Although the Museum’s actual anniversary is in January, it's too cold and the chance of storms too great to have the party in winter. Thus, the Museum is hosting a week-long celebration culminating tonight.
During this week special guest and Iowa native Tim Jenison has been at the Museum for a variety of special activities. Jenison, inventor of such notable computer applications such as Video Toaster and owner of the software company NewTek, became fascinated with the 17th century painter Johnannes Vermeer. He set out to prove that Vermeer used simple technology, most specifically a basic camera obscura and mirrors, to create his master paintings. The journey of Jenison’s findings were documented in the 2014 film Tim’s Vermeer (click here to view the trailer).The Gala Schedule: Cocktails @ Charles H. MacNider Art Museum 5:00-6:15 p.m. and unveiling of exhibition Drawn to Abstraction; Dinner @ Music Man Square 6:30-7:30 p.m.; Screening of Tim’s Vermeer 7:30-9:00 p.m.; Q&A with Tim Jenison 9:45 p.m. –
Tickets are $50 each, available at Charles H. MacNider Art Museum.
Documentary Short
Museum Trustee Paul Micich and intern Christina Newton interviewed many persons affiliated with the Museum, from all different walks of life. Interviewees discussed their roles within the Museum’s development, as well as their favorite elements of the Museum.
