[Classifieds] Reception Tonight! "Natural Science Illustration: Darwin to Digital" at Highfield Hall, Now thru October

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Join us for an evening of art, refreshments and music within the stately Highfield Hall. 
Exhibit listed as a "Best Bet" in the Cape Cod Times!  






Announcing the opening of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators, New England Chapter 2009 Members Exhibit 

"Natural Science Illustration: Darwin to Digital" 

Highfield Hall 
Falmouth, MA 
September 21-October 31 

Opening Reception: Friday, September 25, 5:00-7:30 

with Technique Demonstrations, Refreshments & Chamber Music 

Highfield Hall is open through October 31, Monday through Friday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sundays from 10 am to 1 pm. 
For more information call Highfield Hall: 508-495-1878 




A diverse view of Science Illustration in recognition of Darwin’s bicentennial, this exhibit will highlight the range of styles, techniques and subjects that exist in the field today from over 20 illustrators and members of the New England Chapter of the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (GNSI-NE). It will also showcase prints from the Marine Biological Laboratory/ Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Library’s renowned collection of historical illustrations, including Haeckel and Leuckart . In addition, works from local illustrator and early GNSI member Julia Child's Biological Illustration students will be on view in the Ter Heun room. The show promises to be a unique juxtaposition of contemporary artists with several significant predecessors in the field.   





Throughout the span of the exhibit, related talks will take place at Highfield Hall on the following Thursdays at 7:00pm; 
October 8: Cathy Norton , Director of the Marine Biological Laboratory/ Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution Library: “Rare Scientific Illustrations inside the MBL/WHOI Library and the Biodiversity Heritage Library Project”;   
October 15: Steve Buchanan (GNSI-NE), US postage stamp & digital artist: “Painting Science: Purposes and Audiences”;   
October 22: Julia Child (GNSI), Illustrator and Instructor of Biological Illustration. “The Art of Nature: An Illustrated History of Natural Science Illustration, from Cave Art to the 21st Century”. 


In addition, a Nature Journaling Workshop by Tricia Cassady (GNSI-NE member and Treasurer) will be offered on Sunday, September 27 from 12:00-4:00. Come an hour early to tour the Hall and view the exhibit. 




Opening reception is on Friday, September 25 th   from 5:00-7:30 and will include sketchbook displays and technique demonstration by several GNSI-NE members who will share their individual skills and styles. Demonstrations will be given by Laurie Bebick (Illustrating on mylar film), M.J. Brush (Drybrush watercolors and backgrounds), David Delay (White-line woodcut printmaking), Barbara Harmon (Photoshop/digital techniques) and Joan Pelletier (Watercolor).  Chamber Music will also be provided by Laura Tutina, Fritz Sonnichsen, Beth Giuffrida; and Marilyn Rowland, Denise Dias, Frances McLean. 




Tamara Clark, Curator of “Darwin to Digital” and President of the GNSI-New England Chapter 




"Darwin to Digital" Exhibit website: www.tamaraclark.com/gnsine/highfield.html 
Information and directions to Highfield Hall: www.highfieldhall.org 

Information about the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators: www.gnsi.org 
Information about the GNSI-NE: www.tamaraclark.com/gnsine/ 
Information about the MBL/WHOI Library archive and exhibits: http://www.mblwhoilibrary.org/exhibits/ 

Hope to see you at the reception this Friday! It promises to be a wonderful event for science and art enthusiasts within the elegant Highfield mansion. 

Please pass this on to others - all are welcome! 

Thank you, 
Tamara Clark 

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