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MOCA GA Logo MARCH 2008 NEWSLETTER

EDITION II
Message from the President
 Annette Cone-Skelton, MOCA GA President/CEO
Welcome to our second issue of MOCA NEWS, our new vehicle for getting the word out about events and news at MOCA GA.

 

Perhaps our most exciting news is that March 1st, MOCA expanded its square footage to include the new exhibition galleries, administrative offices and exhibition preparation area, formerly occupied by the Lowe Gallery.  In an interesting turn of events, the Lowe Gallery has moved into MOCA GA's old space.   

 

Demolition is beginning in the new space and preparations are being made for the construction phase following the MOCA GALA Art Auction 2008 on April 12.  Those of you who join us at the Gala will be able to see the new galleries after demolition and before construction is completed.

 

We are deeply grateful to Merrill Elam and the talented architects at Mack Scogin Merrill Elam Architects for the great design work on our new spaces as well as the newly completed Education/Resource Center facility -- all being done pro bono.  The new galleries will debut this summer with an exhibition in mid-June by Larry Walker, one of the winners of MOCA GA's Working Artist Project, funded through a major grant from the Charles Loridans Foundation.

 

A celebration event, generously hosted by Betty and Bob Edge, Karen and John Spiegel and Susan Tucker, was held on February 8.  Patron members and funders of the Museum were able to tour the new MOCA GA Education/Resource Center which officially opened to the public February 12.  This new research facility will bring a much-needed resource to the Atlanta arts community.

 

We hosted a members-only Scroll Party in the new, unfinished exhibition galleries which was well attended and increased our membership nicely.  At the event we had available a beautiful handmade scroll for all members to sign.  The scroll will be housed in our historical archives, and signees will be forever known as MOCA TULA Scribes.

 

The MOCA GALA Art Auction 2008 event is consuming much of our focus right now.  The Auction Artists have donated great works of art again this year, and we are so pleased that Jim Landon will repeat his very entertaining performance as auctioneer.  Dan Carithers adds the special visual beauty as our returning event designer. 

 

This year, we are honoring my co-founder, David Golden, and his lovely wife, Elizabeth.  We are delighted to have David's brother and sister-in-law, Jon and Bobbie Golden, as our Host Committee Co-Chairs.  Their efforts are sure to guarantee a great success for MOCA GALA 2008.

 

As always, thanks to each of you for your part in the Museum's success.

 

Sincerely, 

 ACP logo

Annette Cone-Skelton

President, CEO

MOCA Gala Art Auction 2008
 Auctioneer and Art GALA 2007
        Saturday, April 12, 2008 

 

Mark Your Calendars,

The MOCA GALA Art Auction 2008 Art Auction is   almost here...

 

Saturday, April 12, 2008 at TULA Art Center

6:30 - 10 p.m.

 

 

Only one more month until the MOCA GALA Art Auction 2008.  This is sure to be an exciting evening in MOCA's new exhibition galleries, a chance to see the renovation in progress (after demolition and before completing construction).

 

The evening's line-up includes:

 

6:30 p.m.
The Silent Auction featuring more than 100 works of art by Georgia's finest artists opens -- Open Bar for cocktails, passed heavy hors d'oeuvres

8 p.m.
Live Auction with Auctioneer Jim Landon -- Special announcement of winners of the 2008 Wokring Artist Project grants

After-Party
After the Live auction, an additional bar will open and live music will be featured in the lower atrium at TULA.


MOCA News asked GALA 2008 auctioneer Jim Landon about the upcoming event and he said "Usually the artists are present so this becomes an opportunity to select first quality art that has personal meaning."

 

"And as auctioneer, I have a great opportunity to try to intimidate my friends into purchases beyond their means," he joked.

 

We hope to see you there.  For information and to RSVP, email info@mocaga.org or call 404-367-4542

 

For more on GALA 2008, click here . For a sampling of art to be auctioned, click here .

 

The Education/Resource Center
ERC, Artist Books and Archives
MOCA GA's New Education/
Resource Center opens 
 

Fast Facts

MOCA GA's Education/Resource Center -- contains MOCA GA's archives, the permanent art collection, and a growing library. 

 

Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

To view works of art from the collection, please make an appointment by e-mailing lthrower@mocaga.org.

 

 

 

MOCA GA Education/Resource Center

TULA Art Center

75 Bennett Street

Atlanta, GA 30309

404-367-4542

Main entrance and parking for the E/RC is in the rear of TULA

 

Curious to learn more about Georgia artists?  You're in luck.  Open in February, MOCA GA's new Education/Resource Center houses a treasure trove of information about contemporary art and Georgia artists:  everything from catalogues, articles, photos, artist resumes, oral histories and objects.

 
click here for more information on MOCA GA's new Education/Resource Center.

 

MOCA GA Staff Profile

Lisa D. Thrower                       

Lisa D. Thrower,  
Manager of Collections and Exhibitions 
 
It could be said that Lisa's career was destined from childhood. As a young girl, she would collect bits and pieces from the yard, then meticulously catalog and document them, even protect them using plastic wrap and cardboard trays. She and her brother would then create little miniature museums with their findings.

 

Little did she know, she was preparing for her future and one of her many duties at MOCA GA -- archiving the more than 550 works of art in the permanent collection.  Lisa wears many hats on the MOCA GA staff.  She manages the Education/Resource Center which houses more than 150,000 items.  It is her important job not only to ensure that the items are safe and well cared for, but that they are accessible to people interested in learning about art and artists in Georgia.  She also prepares exhibition materials, including documentation using photographs and video.  She oversees the installation of exhibitions in the Education/Resource Center and is responsible for docent tours and visitors' access to the permanent collection.  And fittingly, she coordinates the MOCA GA interns, which is how she began in May 2002.

 

"It's been great because I've been able to come full circle," said Lisa,  "I began as an intern and saw the first donation of educational items come into the museum and now I am instructing college aged students in archiving and research.  We are documenting Georgia's art history as it happens."

 

Lisa was raised in Jacksonville, FL, and has a BA degree in history with an art history minor from Agnes Scott College.  In her rare free time, she likes to cook and go antiquing.  

Working Artist Project:  YEAR TWO

 Carter Fost                               

      WORKING ARTIST PROJECT: YEAR TWO

 

 
Carter Foster
 

Submissions are now in for the 2008 MOCA GA Working Artists Project, funded by the Charles Loridans Foundation.  The three winning artists will be announced at the MOCA GALA 2008, Saturday, April 12, 2008.

 

Annette Cone-Skelton will be joined by fellow juror Carter Foster, Curator of Drawings at the Whitney Museum of American Art.  Foster is a native of Atlanta and a graduate of the University of Georgia.  His career has led him to the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Cleveland Museum of Art, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art before joining the Whitney in 2005.

 

The Working Artist Project was created by MOCA GA to support artists living and working in Atlanta.  The program aims to go beyond artist grants and strives to establish Atlanta on a national level as a city in which to launch a viable career in art.  Additionally, the WAP program was created to help retain existing artists in Atlanta and attract artists to come to the Atlanta area, bringing in new, exciting talent.

 

The three artists chosen will receive financial support in the form of a $12,000 stipend.  They will be provided a paid studio assistant during the year, working 10-15 hours a week.  In an unusual twist, the winning artist then provides valuable mentoring to the studio assistant, helping to launch careers of young artists and thus contributing to an artist-friendly environment in Atlanta.

 

Each artist will be featured in a solo exhibition with catalogue at MOCA GA.  In addition, a work of art from each artist will be added to the MOCA GA permanent collection, insuring their place in the overall history of Georgia's contemporary art.

 

The winners of the first WAP grants are Don Cooper, Danielle Roney, and Larry Walker.

 

For more detailed information about the Working Artist Project, click click here.

 

WAP Artist Profile (2nd in a series of 3)


Each artist from the Working Artists Project will be featured. Danielle Roney recently sat down with MOCA News Editor Vicky Favorite.

Danielle Roney at Work

Under the Artist's Microscope: Danielle Roney Examines Global Cultures


 

Imagine what it would be like to be dropped into the middle of nowhere -- a rural part of China -- with few resources and an abrupt comment, "Here is your water, goodbye!" 

 

That inauspicious beginning is how Danielle Roney found herself plunked down in a remote area of China as she began her journey and pursuit of her art.  Most people might have looked for the nearest airport, but Roney's spirit of adventure kicked in -- her art was calling. 

 
For more information on this exciting Working Artist Project winner, click here .
MOCA GA's 2008 Exhibition Schedule
Lamar Dodd Image
MOCA GA's 2008 Exhibition Schedule

 

MOCA GA's Education/Resource Center at the TULA Art Center is now open to the public.  A selection of works from the Permanent Collection is on display. 



Lamar
Dodd, collection of
King Spalding LLP

 
We will open our new exhibition galleries with three solo exhibitions featuring the Working Artist Project winners. Funded by a grant from the Charles Loridans Foundation, the WAP program exhibitions will include catalogues. The schedule is as follows:

Larry Walker
June 14 - July 26, 2008
Opening Reception:   Friday, June 13, 2008

Don Cooper
August 9 - September 20, 2008

Opening Reception: Friday, August 8, 2008

Danielle Roney
October 4 - November 15, 2008

Opening Reception Saturday, October 4, 2008

Additional galleries will house on-going exhibitions from MOCA GA's permanent collection.

 

Following these opening exhibitions will be our annual Pin Up show:

Off-the-Wall Pin Up Show + Sale 2008 scheduled for

Thursday, November 20, 2008

Following Pin Up 2008 will be an exhibition featuring the work of Georgia artist, Lamar Dodd. This exhibition will be curated by High Museum Director Emeritus, Gudmund Vigtel and funded by The Forward Arts Foundation. An exhibition catalogue will be printed.

What Are They Up to Now?  MOCA GA Artist Update
 Marta Bus Image, whole busA series updating news on artists featured at MOCA GA.
 
Mario Petrirena
 
Mario Petrirena, featured in the MOCA GA group exhibition Clay, 2003, recently received a Pollock-Krasner award to create images for the outside of MARTA buses in Atlanta, part of the Art In Motion project.
 

Petrirena appeared recently in a show entitled Speak (Again) Memory at the Contemporary Art Center, New Orleans.  He recently appeared in "The Master Series Reunion"  at City Gallery East in Atlanta, as well as the Frederieke Taylor Gallery in New York.  In September, he will have a solo exhibition in Miami at the Farside Gallery, curated by Cuban critic Carlos M. Luis. 

 
 
MOCA GA                                                                Museum Hours:
Museum of Contemporary Art of Georgia                     Tuesday - Saturday
TULA Art Center                                                        10am - 5pm
75 Bennett Street                                                      Closed Sunday and Monday
Atlanta, GA   30309
404.367.4542
 

Funding and support for this organization is provided in part by the City of Atlanta Bureau of Cultural Affairs; the Fulton County Board of Commissioners under the guidance of the Fulton County Arts Council; and the Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriation of the Georgia General Assembly. The Georgia Council for the Arts is a partner agency of the National Endowment for the Arts.

75 Bennett Street, Atlanta, 30309
404.367.4542
Hours: Tuesday - Saturday, 10 - 5;

Closed Sunday and Monday
Directions: Two blocks north of Piedmont Hospital
Website: www.mocaga.org



MOCA|GA collects and archives significant, contemporary works of the artists of the State of Georgia. To place our artists in a global context, the museum's exhibitions include Georgia artists and/or artists from around the world. Its programs promote the visual arts by creating a forum for active interchange between the artists and the community.


 


 

 

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