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e Metro Atlantic PPFA f New Jersey, NYC & Suburbs, Eastern PA, Delaware Visit http://metroatlanticppfa.com/upcoming-events Metropolitan Museum of Art "The Art of the Edge" A Private tour guided by Suzanne Smeaton Two-time WCAF keynote speaker for the PPFA, Suzanne is a pioneer in the study and scholarship of period frames; Suzanne has framed fine art for over 38 years working exten- sively in the field of American period frames for both public and private clients. She has firsthand knowledge of the frames and has participated in frame selections for artworks in many public collections including the Yale University Art Gallery, the Detroit Institute of Art and the Metropolitan Museum of Art where she coordinated the replication of the original frame for Emanuel Leutze's 12' X 21' Washington Crossing the Delaware. Join us for our own private tour as Suzanne focuses on the artistry of the FRAMES rather than the paintings. Frames are often thought of as the margin of art, the border, not the 'main event'. Join us as we go through the American Paintings. We will explore the galleries as well as the frames on view in the Luce Study Center. Learn about the frames on the artworks - how they were made, their history, who designed them, who chose them and why. Join us as we go through the galleries with easy conversation and plenty of opportunity to have your questions answered in a warm, friendly environment. EVENT #1: Metropolitan Museum of Art Private Tour w/ Suzanne Smeaton DATE: Sunday September 25, 2016 TIME: 12:45pm LOCATION: The Met 5th Avenue 1000 Fifth Avenue, New York, NY 10028 http://www.metmuseum.org/ EVENT #2: James A. Michener Art Museum Private Museum Tour, Conservation Presentation by Susan Duhl, PPFA Competition Awards DATE: Sunday October 30, 2016 TIME: 12:45pm LOCATION: The James A. Michener Art Museum 138 South Pine Street, Doylestown, PA 18901 http://www.michenerartmuseum.org/ “The Met” (9/25/16) PAYMENT by Sept. 19th m Current PPFA Members - $35 m Nonmembers - $50 “Michener Museum” (10/30/16) PAYMENT by Oct. 24th m Current PPFA Members - $18 m Nonmembers - $30 Amount enclosed:_____________________ Make check payable to “Metro Atlantic PPFA” Please designate attendees for each event. PRINT THIS FORM and mail it with your check to: Whispering Woods Gallery 295 Buck Road, Holland, PA 18966 % Sue Gittlen questions - [email protected] Prices are per person Employees of a current PPFA Shop are eligible for member price SHOP NAME:___________________________________________________ SHOP ADDRESS:________________________________________________ SHOP PHONE:__________________________________________________ MAIN CONTACT CELL:___________________________________________ # ATTENDEES:__________________________________________________ ATTENDEE NAMES:______________________________________________ EMAIL: James A. Michener Museum "Unframing Art - Discovering a Frame's Hidden Past" Presented by Susan Duhl Spend an autumn afternoon at the James A. Michener Museum in historic, beautiful Doylestown, PA. The area boasts many unique places to grab a bite to eat. Or better yet, spend the night while you're in town! It really is quite a culturally abundant destination. We will begin the day with a private tour of the Michener Museum. Next, Philadelphia based Conservator and Collections Manager Susan Duhl has a wonderful presentation in store for us. Also, join us while we award this year's local chapter level PPFA Competition winners. During Susan's presentation, she will discuss how "unframing" reveals a fascinating history about the artwork or artifact, framing materials and techniques,long-term preservation, and the aesthetics of the contents. Awareness of physical properties in the type, interaction, and aging of materials can help predict potential problems, alert the need for special handling, and may dictate framing parameters. Conservators identify frames as enhancing display, but also as microclimates that can protect valuable materials over time. Sign up now, space is limited! Sorry no refunds.
