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HomeMy WebLinkAbout041723 FW_ Artist Talk Is This Saturday! 🎨 ________________________________ From: JeffCo Historical Society Sent: Monday, April 17, 2023 9:00:45 AM (UTC-08:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada) To: Greg Brotherton Subject: Artist Talk Is This Saturday! 🎨 ________________________________ ALERT: BE CAUTIOUS This email originated outside the organization. Do not open attachments or click on links if you are not expecting them. ________________________________ Join us April 22 at the museum Ides of April News from JCHS APRIL 17, 2023 <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=29ad5f09c9&e=70d6482893> Join us at the Jefferson Museum Saturday, April 22 Hear from artists David Eisenhour, Joan Jonland, and Stephen Yates Artist Talk Is This Saturday! Join us Saturday, April 22 at 7:00 PM at the Jefferson Museum to hear the from three local artists whose work is on view as part of our current exhibitions. Don't miss this chance to hear directly from David Eisenhour, Joan Jonland, and Stephen Yates about the inspiration they draw from the natural world and how they approached creating some of the work you can see in Landscapes: Real & Imagined <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=ebfd74dd41&e=70d6482893> and Under Water Street <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=ce1f408679&e=70d6482893> . Capacity will be limited to 30 and we have a few spots left! Register before it sells out! LEARN MORE & REGISTER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=a729fa6d73&e=70d6482893> Pre-registration is required. Suggested donation is $10 and all proceeds help us bring you more great exhibition programs like our artist talks! 😊 Closing Soon at the Museum <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=c6a2edb61f&e=70d6482893> Last Weeks of Land & Seascapes by Jesse Watson Local artist Jesse Watson <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=2bc05c6457&e=70d6482893> 's artwork often reflects his passions—drawing on themes of social justice, diversity, humanity, as well as environmental beauty and conservation. You may recognize Jesse's work from some places around town and we're thrilled to now be one of them! This selection of his land and seascape paintings <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=0ec7942972&e=70d6482893> is on view at the museum for just two more weeks! PLAN YOUR MUSEUM VISIT <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=4193696cfc&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=4e1ab3cb00&e=70d6482893> “Belonging to Something Grand” Earlier this month, we were thrilled to welcome the community to our newest museum exhibition, Under Water Street <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=f c25319aee&e=70d6482893> . This installation of bronze sculpture by David Eisenhour is a brilliant example of how art can bring complex and obscure concepts and stories to life on a sensory level. In this feature, learn about some of the larger themes of biodiversity loss and rising sea levels that this show highlights and why we love interdisciplinary exhibitions that inspire our visitors to see the world around us differently. READ THE STORY <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=8b045cf855&e=70d6482893> Upcoming Programs & Events <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=38e34c0e2f&e=70d6482893> Rothschild House Opening Join us Saturday, April 29 from 12:00 to 2:00 PM for a special reopening celebration at the 1868 Rothschild House <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=e 447a5b7cc&e=70d6482893> ! Come celebrate the unique objects within the home, our wonderful public lands, and stories of the Rothschild family! Bring a picnic, take in the views from the bluff, enjoy lawn games (croquet, anybody?), and tour this very special 154-year-old house. This free event will kick off our 2023 season at the Rothschild House. LEARN MORE <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=052c69f33c&e=70d6482893> <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=f8c345416d&e=70d6482893> First Friday Author Talk With Ivy Anderson & Devon Angus Join us Friday, May 5 at 7:00 PM with the historians behind the award-winning book, Alice: Memoirs of a Barbary Coast Prostitute <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba 31f3d5bf11&id=93bd4a0a27&e=70d6482893> to learn about the history of sex work in Washington, themes in Alice's story that still resonate today, and new research about Alice herself. This will be our only First Friday presentation this year, so be sure to join us in-person or live online! LEARN MORE & REGISTER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=ffa5f45793&e=70d6482893> Register to join us in-person at Northwest Maritime Center (capacity limited to 75) or to access the livestream. All registered attendees will receive access to a recording of this talk after the event. Suggested donation is $10 and all proceeds help us bring you more great programs like our First Friday events! 📚 <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=605d3673db&e=70d6482893> 2023 History Hikes Are Here! 🥾 History Hikes are back with two new guided hikes this May and June! Join North Olympic History Center <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=37bdf22e8d&e= 70d6482893> 's David Brownell for immersive excursions at Discovery Bay <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=bfbe08801b&e=70d6482893> (May 13) and Anderson Lake State Park <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=f7831c80fc&e=70d6482893> (June 10). Each hike will be offered twice, with morning hikes departing at 10:30 AM and afternoon hikes departing at 12:30 PM. Groups will be limited to 12, so get your tickets before these hikes sell out! LEARN MORE & REGISTER <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=24fa57f0ea&e=70d6482893> Get in on the A(u)ction This Spring! <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=b51fa60a01&e=70d6482893> Our Art, History, & Adventure (AHA!) Auction benefiting JCHS education programs kicks off in less than a month! Online bidding on items and experiences inspired by our region's arts and heritage will run May 12-26. If you're ready to get in on the a(u)ction and show your love for lifelong learning, you don’t have to wait until next month! Starting this week and continuing through May, all museum visitors will have a chance to enter a drawing for a regionally-inspired prize. Also, we're still accepting item and experience donations! If you have something to contribute to our growing auction lineup, download a donation form <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=860bf171e6&e=70d6482893> and send it back to giving@jchsmuseum.c om <mailto:giving@jchsmuseum.com?subject=2023%20AHA!%20Auction> . SUPPORT LIFELONG LEARNING <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=690b62a619&e=70d6482893> Help underwrite somebody’s “Aha!” moment with an early gift to our spring fundraiser! Along with auction proceeds, all donations to JCHS education programs online <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage .com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=81dd4bb20f&e=70d6482893> , by mail, or at the museum help us reach our spring fundraising goal of $20,000. Join Our Team <https://jchsmuseum.us18.list-manage.com/track/click?u=11155357fd6e7ba31f3d5bf11&id=c855ab6ae1&e=70d6482893> We're currently hiring for several positions at JCHS! If you are as passionate as we are about arts, heritage, storytelling, and the transformative power of museum experiences, visit our careers page to learn more about the employment opportunities below. Development Director (Full-time) // $60,000-64,000/year Apply by April 21 for priority consideration. Proposed start is May-June 2023. We're looking for a Development Director to support JCHS's growing operations and launch the major gifts phase of a $1.25 million capital campaign. As a core member of our organization's leadership, this position will be responsible for building a culture of philanthropy through a period of renewal and growth for JCHS. Finance Manager (Part-time) // 20 hours/week, $24-26/hour Apply by April 21 for priority consideration. Proposed start is May 2023. We're looking for a part-time Finance Manager to work closely with JCHS development staff through a critical time of growth and refine standards and systems to support our long-term fiscal health. Custodian and Handyperson (Part-time) // 15-20 hours/week, $18/hour We're looking for a part-time custodian and handyperson to perform regular maintenance and cleaning at the Jefferson Museum. 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