July 10-October 3, 2010
MMA La Mirada

The Monterey Museum of Art is the exclusive West Coast venue for this exhibition of more than 70 iconic images. Experience some of the most magnificent landscapes ever captured by one of America’s greatest artists.

In 1978, Ansel Adams selected images he wished to make available to museums and art institutions. Although he was able to complete a substantial number of the prints, his death in 1984 curtailed the long-range plans for the project. As a result, only a few complete “Museum Sets” were produced.

The Monterey Museum of Art’s exhibition presents the public with the unique occasion to view one of the few complete Museum Set portfolios. This rare opportunity, presented in collaboration with Ansel Adams’ heirs, highlights all of the most canonical images chosen by the artist as his most important works.

“Visitors will experience America through the eyes of this genius in one of Monterey’s most unique gallery settings, the Monterey Museum of Art-La Mirada,” said the Museum’s Executive Director E. Michael Whittington. “This will be a monumental opportunity to see and experience the essence of some of the greatest natural environments ever captured on paper by a true innovator of our time.”

 

Chief Curator Audio Tour by Marcelle Polednik, PhD
Download mp3 here (19.7 mb)

 

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Community Day
Saturday, September 11, 11 am-5 pm
Free Admission for Monterey County Residents and Visitors

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Presenting Partner

Exhibition sponsored by Jane and John McCoy, Pam and John Wilkinson, Marion and John Bottomley, Jeanne and Bill Landreth, E. Michael Whittington in Memory of Thomas Hales Eubanks, Sheila and Hugh Barton, Henry Gilpin, Tracy Morrison, Dr. and Mrs. James Rheim, Rita and Shelby Steele. The Monterey Museum of Art is generously supported by its members. General operating funds are provided by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Additional marketing support is provided by an Arts Regional Initiative grant from the James Irvine Foundation.

 

July 15-October 31, 2010
MMA Pacific Street

Robynn Smith, artist and teacher, combines painting, drawing and printmaking—three media which she navigates with ease—to weave together diverse images and subject matter.

MontereyNOW is an exhibition series presenting local artists who have made significant contributions to the visual arts. This exhibition series is sponsored by Barbara and William Hyland.

Opening Reception with Artist
Art After Hours
Thursday, July 15, 5-7 pm
MMA Pacific Street
Free Admission

In Conversation: Robynn Smith and Marcelle Polednik
Saturday, September 18, 3 pm
MMA Pacific Street
Free with Museum Admission

Through October 24, 2010
MMA Pacific Street

Featuring paintings, photographs, watercolors and etchings, Land & Sea will offer visitors a unique look at how Monterey’s natural and urban landscape has influenced the many artists who lived and worked in Monterey and abroad. Additionally, French cinematographer Eva Lothar’s award-winning short film on Cannery Row, Street of the Sardine (1968), will be screened in the Bunny and Miller Outcalt Photography Gallery.

Tours are available upon request. Call 831.372.5477 x 104 for more information.

Supported in part by a grant in memory of Louise Bougie Beland from the John H. Marble Endowment Fund administered by the Community Foundation for Monterey County. General operating support is provided by the David and Lucile Packard Foundation and the Monterey Peninsula Foundation. Sponsored by Mary Cary and Gary Coughlan. Additional marketing support provided by an Arts Regional Initiative Grant from the James Irvine Foundation.