 |
|
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
 |
|
 |
|
 |
|
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
| Clyde Singer's America, is a collaboration between Ohio's Canton Museum of Art and the Butler Institute of American Art in Youngstown. Clyde Singer's America is the first comprehensive retrospective exibitation of the work of Clyde Singer (1908-1999). The exibitions will occur at both museums simultaneously. Works from public and private collections will be featured in this exhibition. |
|
|
| Clyde Singer, an artist of the American Scene who studied under the tutelage of Thomas Hart Benton and John Steuart Curry, captured the essence of the American pageant throughout his career. Singer's paintings grasped the vitality of both urban and rural scenes, revealing intimate, humorous and insightful observations of people working, going shopping, chatting in bars, waiting for the subway train, or playing ball. Singer enriched the lives of many throughout eastern Ohio and western Pennsylvania not only through art, but also as curator and assistant director at the Butler Institute, and as an art columnist for the Youngstown Vindicator for almost sixty years. Singer finished over 3000 paintings during his career and was known for his regionalist paintings. |
|
|
|
|
|
 |
|
A definitive publication dedicated to the life and work of Clyde Singer was published by Kent State University Press. The exhibition and book mark the 100th anniversary of Mr. Singer's birth in 1908. The catalogue features essays by Butler Institute Director Dr. Louis Zona, CMA Executive Director M. J. Albacete and Columbus Museum of Art Director Nanette Maciejunes. |
|
|
The exhibition opens on Sunday, September 7 with public reception on Thursday, September 11 at the Canton Museum of Art from 5:30 - 8:00 p.m. Light refreshments will be served. The reception is free to the public, however reservations should be made by calling 330-453-7666 ex. 104.
In tandem with the Canton (Ohio) Museum of Art, The Butler Institute of American Art will host a celebration of the centennial birth year of Ohio painter Clyde Singer with an exhibition of his work, and special programs to accompany the show. Butler members will receive invitations to these events. Admission to the exhibition is free. To receive information about these programs, email info@butlerart.com or call 330.743.1107, ext. 123 after July 31, 2008.
A 30 minute documentary on the life and art of Clyde Singer will premiere on PBS 45/49 on Sunday, August 31 at 10:30 p.m. and repeat Wednesday, September 3 at 2 p.m.; Tuesday, September 9 at 8 p.m.; and Sunday, September 13 at 2 p.m. It is produced and directed by Dulio Mariola |
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|
|