The Calvert Marine Museum is pleased to be hosting a photography exhibit by local art students from Northern High School. Under the guidance of art instructor, Laura Rozengota, and visiting artist, Bob Tinari, the Advanced Photography and AP Studio Art students were able to get a new perspective by visiting the grounds of the Calvert Marine Museum.

“Students were able to put into practice what they’ve been learning by going to a local place that they have visited many times on their own. Going as a group allowed them to look through artists’ eyes for a deeper appreciation,” said Rozengota. Nearly 40 students participated and museum staff was very impressed with all of artwork; Stephanie Dowell, Carly Huseman and Rebecca Johnson received honorable mentions.

Additionally, the work of Carly Huseman has been chosen by the Calvert County Board of Education to be on display at the Baltimore Washington International Airport for one year. This project was made possible through a grant from the Arts Council of Calvert County and the Maryland State Arts Council.

The official opening was held on Saturday, December 10 with art students, families and local residents in attendance.  “We really enjoy reaching out to the students especially when it has to do with local history,” said Exhibit Curator, Jim Langley.  “We liked it so much that we’d like to do it again and base it on one of the museum’s three themes,” said Langley.

The exhibit will be on display in the museum lobby through February 17, 2012 and is open to everyone. Visit the Calvert Marine Museum Facebook page to see the photos.


Photos submitted by Northern High School: Stephanie Dowell, Carly Huseman, and Rebecca Johnson

The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Museum members and children under 5 are always admitted free. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2.00 for children ages 5 – 12.  For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Become a fan on Facebook. 

Demonstration

Adding Life to the Portrait
Watercolor on Ginwashi Paper: Creating a Batik Effect Saturday, Jul 30, 2011, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee: $30 for MCAC members / $40 for nonmembers Instructor: Pat Arnold
Bring your own watercolors & brushes. Paper & other materials will be supplied. This is a unique process using hot wax that culminates in a painting with a batik effect.


Photography Camera Equipment Use Saturday, Aug 20, 2011, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2-12 participants Fee: $30 for MCAC members / $40 for nonmembers Instructor: Milton Tierney
This workshop covers the use of photo equipment & accessories: how a camera basically works; the mysterious lens aperture or f/stops; the photographic stop; the ISO & how to choose the right one; shutter speeds; automatic & manual exposure readings; histograms; auto & manual focus; depth of field; lens choice & types; on-camera flash; tripod use; file sizes & types; & lens filters. Other topics covered are protective clothing, tick prevention, animal attacks & camera protection. Students need to bring camera, accessories, owners manual & note pad.
Saturday, Jun 18, 2011, from 1 - 3 p.m. Instructor: Robert Wayt Smith Fee: *No charge A demonstration of glazing & advanced painting techniques that will help to breathe life into your paintings.

Meet & Greet
Saturday, Jun 25, 2011, at 1 p.m. Join us to learn about MCAC & participate in an Art Materials Swap. Bring those unused arts & crafts supplies you do not want & take home something you can use!

"Movies" at MCAC

Toulouse-Lautrec and Montmartre
Sunday, Jul 17, 2011, at 2 p.m.
This 30-minute film was produced by The National Gallery of Art. Henry Toulouse-Lautrec (1864-1901), from a wealthy family is renowned for his paintings and posters inspired by the rowdy, edgy spectacle of entertainment in late 19th century Paris. This film traces his life and some of those relationships

Introduction to Photography (DVD) By Karl Taylor Saturday, Aug 6, 2011, from 2 - 4 p.m. Moderator: Anne Machetto
Fee: *No charge
In this 90-minute DVD, Karl Taylor presents basic photography techniques in an easy to understand manner. He discusses using your camera in manual mode, as well as light, composition, depth of field, lenses, and more.

Waste Land
Sunday, Aug 14, 2011, at 2 p.m.
This film is a recent 93-min. Academy Award Nominee. Contemporary artist Vik Muniz expands his portfolio of intriguing art made from non-conventional material by embarking on a project in his native country Brazil. Going to Rio de Janeiro's largest garbage dump, he utilizes the natural resources there to make portraits of individual workers. He oversees the art, but the locals are its stars as well as the ones who assemble the final product. In doing so, they start to envision a world outside the daily confines of the dump. Their stories and personalities are both engaging and enlightening. To see how this entire experience changed and moved them is undeniably memorable.

Workshops

Explorations in Monotype Workshop
Saturday, Jul 9, 2011, from 1 - 4 p.m. Fee: *$30 for MCAC members / $40 for nonmembers Instructor: Harriett Lawler
Monotype is often called the “painterly print” and was a favorite of the impressionists. A monotype is a one-of-a-kind print where the paint (oil paint, oil-based ink or watercolor) is applied directly to a printing plate. Then, the paint is transferred to the printing paper by running the plate and paper through a press.
There are many techniques for producing monotypes, including subtractive, additive, color blending, and painterly, and they can be abstract or realistic. For this workshop, we will focus on the texture transfer technique, a favorite of students over the years. *Printing paper will be available for purchase at a cost of $1.25 per sheet. Students must bring paper towels and pay a $10.00 lab fee for all other materials.
Watercolor on Ginwashi Paper: Creating a Batik Effect Saturday, Jul 30, 2011, from 11 a.m. - 3 p.m. Fee: $30 for MCAC members / $40 for nonmembers Instructor: Pat Arnold
Bring your own watercolors & brushes. Paper & other materials will be supplied. This is a unique process using hot wax that culminates in a painting with a batik effect.

Introduction to Photography (DVD) By Karl Taylor Saturday, Aug 6, 2011, from 2 - 4 p.m. Moderator: Anne Machetto
Fee: *No charge
In this 90-minute DVD, Karl Taylor presents basic photography techniques in an easy to understand manner. He discusses using your camera in manual mode, as well as light, composition, depth of field, lenses, and more.

Photography Camera Equipment Use Saturday, Aug 20, 2011, from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. 2-12 participants Fee: $30 for MCAC members / $40 for nonmembers Instructor: Milton Tierney
This workshop covers the use of photo equipment & accessories: how a camera basically works; the mysterious lens aperture or f/stops; the photographic stop; the ISO & how to choose the right one; shutter speeds; automatic & manual exposure readings; histograms; auto & manual focus; depth of field; lens choice & types; on-camera flash; tripod use; file sizes & types; & lens filters. Other topics covered are protective clothing, tick prevention, animal attacks & camera protection. Students need to bring camera, accessories, owners manual & note pad.


Summer Art Shows--

Juried Show
Jun 17 - Jul 17, 2011 Reception & Gallery Talk: Jun 19

Summer Member Show "On the Water" Jul 22 - Aug 21, 2011, Reception: Jul 24

Invitational: Jackie Clark
Aug 26 - Sep 25, 2011, Reception: Aug 28

THE SHARK HANDBOOK
A must-have for Shark enthusiasts
 
Take a captivating tour of the world of sharks on Sunday, March 20 at the Calvert Marine Museum with Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors series. This month features Nick Caloyianis, photographer for “The Shark Handbook” at 2:00 p.m. in the auditorium. Nick will share his remarkable photography and his exciting experiences shooting pictures; fun for all ages! Books are available in the museum store and a book signing will follow the presentation. FREE.
 
A professional photographer and film producer specializing in underwater photography, Nick will have the special diving suit he wears and his camera equipment on hand to help tell the story. The presentation will include a behind-the-scenes look at the world’s first-ever video and stills taken of the once obscure and mysterious Greenland shark living in the Arctic Ocean. See exciting highlights from his many award-winning productions and his recent experiences with Great White sharks in Cape Cod waters. His still images have appeared in elite publications around the world and his work is featured in Discovery Channel’s Shark Week 2011.
 
Sunday Conversations with Chesapeake Authors, funded by The Southern Maryland Heritage Area Consortium and the Maryland Heritage Areas Authority, with support from the Holiday Inn Solomons, has been a great time to enjoy books and presentations with local Chesapeake authors and illustrators. The last lecture in this free series will be on Sunday, April 10 at 2:00 p.m. with Dr. Karen Shanor presenting “Bats Sing, Mice Giggle – The Surprising Science of Animals’ Inner Lives.” 
 
The museum is open daily from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Admission is $7.00 for adults, $6.00 for seniors and military with valid I.D., and $2.00 for children ages 5 – 12; children under 5 and museum members are always admitted free. For more information about the museum, upcoming events, or membership, visit the website at www.calvertmarinemuseum.com or call 410-326-2042. Become a fan on Facebook.