Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning:
When Surrealism Met the Red Rocks
MONDAY, MARCH 9 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15
MONDAY , March 9
Surrealism and Dada Art Techniques Workshop ................... 10 AM-NOON
Featuring: Fun Art Workshop led by Sedona artist and Sedona Arts Center Member, Darleene Nelson.
Students will learn about and try their hand at signature "Max" techniques, such as collage, frottage,
grattage, decalcomania, and oscillation. All ages encouraged!
Location: Sedona Heritage Museum Apple Packing Shed
Fee: $20 includes supplies. Reserve your spot early: Call Darleene at 928-254-1914
Opening Reception ........................................................................ 4-6 PM
Featuring: The art of Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning, and Max' son, Jimmy Ernst, with slide show and
photographic displays by Mark Rownd; Readings of Dorothea Tanning's poetry and prose by Shondra
Jepperson; Kayt Pearl, Mary Heyborne, Clint Frakes, Gary Every, Claire Pearson and Elizabeth Oakes presenting
new poems they have written on paintings by Max and Dorothea; Period music (recorded by Verde Valley
Sinfonietta Director, Russell Fox); Slide Show of Max, Dorothea and their Art, edited by Mark Rownd. "The
Surrealist Influence"Art Exhibition by Sedona Art Center Artists in the SHM Apple Packing Shed, courtesy of
The Sedona Arts Center, curated and installed by Sharon Jahnke.
Location: Sedona Heritage Museum Main House and Apple Packing Shed
FREE *SPECIAL PARKING & SHUTTLE TO LOCATION PROVIDED. SEE WWW.SEDONAARTMUSEUM.ORG
FOR DETAILS
TUESDAY , March 10
Exhibition Continues Through April at The Sedona Heritage Museum Hours:
Daily......................................................................... 11 AM - 3 PM
Featuring: The art of Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning, and Max' son, Jimmy Ernst, with slide show and
photographic displays by Mark Rownd; Period music compiled by Russell Fox (Verde Valley Sinfonietta);
Exhibit continues daily in the Main House of the Sedona Heritage Museum through April.
"The Surrealist Influence," an exhibition by Sedona Arts Center Artists, courtesy of the Sedona Arts Center,
runs March 9-15 in the Apple Packing Shed. Curator and Installation, Sharon Manzke.
" Art Exhibition by Sedona Art Center Artists in the SHM Apple Packing Shed, courtesy of The Sedona Arts
Center, curated and installed by Sharon Jahnke.
Sedona Heritage Museum Info: www.sedonamuseum.org
Location: Sedona Heritage Museum Main House and Apple Packing Shed
FEE: Self-Guided
Tour: Adults $5. Children under 13, Free. Audio Tour: $2.00 additional (all ages)
Surrealistic Poetry Techniques Workshop......................................1-3 PM
Featuring: composition workshop using various surrealist techniques: mistranslation, cut
up, image response and others, led by award-winning writer and poet, Clint Frakes.
Location: Sedona Heritage Museum Apple Packing Shed
FREE Reserve your spot early: Call Sharron at 928-284-9526
WEDNESDAY , March 11
"Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning," Historical Lecture and
Slide Presentation ...............................................................1:30- 2:20 PM
Featuring: Jan Sitts, well-known Sedona artist and Max Ernst researcher and
enthusiast talking about the Ernst Family with panel discussion/Q&A to follow.
Panel Discussion: "How Dada and Surrealism has Influenced Modern
and Contemporary Art in Sedona/the World......................2:30-3:30 PM
Featuring: Jan Sitts , Mark Rownd and Bonnie Hartenstein
Location: Apple Packing Shed (SHM)
FREE
THURSDAY , March 12
"MAX ERNST: A Film by Peter Schamoni"........... 4 PM & 7 PM SHOWINGS
Featuring: Excellent Film from Germany on the life and art of Max Ernst with many
scenes from the time he and Dorothea Tanning spent in Sedona.
Location: Mary Fisher Theater
Tickets on sale at Mary Fisher Box Office Mon-Fri (10am-3pm) and online at www.SedonaFilmFestival.org.
$12 General Admission, $9 Film Festival Members
FRIDAY, March 13
"Loplop and the Queen - A Collage Play with Max and Dorothea:
A One Act Play on Love and Surrealism" ................................... 7:30-9 PM
Featuring: The Red Earth Theatre Company, Directed by Kate Hawkes.
Location: SHM Apple Packing Shed
Tickets on Sale (cash or check only) at: Mt. Hope Foods (Cottonwood); Crystal Magic &
ChocolaTree (Sedona); Webers IGA (VOC), the Sedona Heritage Museum main house
desk, and online at www.showtix4u.com or call them at 1-866-967-8167
$15 in advance, $18 at the door, $12 each for groups of 10+ in advance.
For more information go to: www.redearththeatre.org, call Red Earth Theatre at
928-399-0997, or email [email protected]
*SPECIAL PARKING & SHUTTLE TO LOCATION PROVIDED. SEE WWW.SEDONAARTMUSEUM.ORG
FOR DETAILS!
SATURDAY, March 14
"Loplop and the Queen - A Collage Play with Max and Dorothea:
A One Act Play on Love and Surrealism" .................................7:30-9 PM
Featuring: The Red Earth Theatre Company, Directed by Kate Hawkes.
Location: SHM Apple Packing Shed
Tickets on Sale (cash or check only) at: Mt Hope Foods (Cottonwood); Crystal Magic & ChocolaTree,
(Sedona); Webers IGA (VOC), the Sedona Heritage Museum main house desk and online at
www.showtix4u.com or call them at 1-866-967-8167
$15 in advance, $18 at the door, $12 each for groups of 10+ in advance. For more information go to:
www.redearththeatre.org, call Red Earth Theatre at 928-399-0997, or email [email protected]
*SPECIAL PARKING & SHUTTLE TO LOCATION PROVIDED. SEE WWW.SEDONAARTMUSEUM.ORG FOR
DETAILS!
SUNDAY, March 15
Closing Reception ............................................................. NOON-2:00 PM
Surrealist and Dada Art Exhibition by Sedona Art Center artists, hot apple cider and hors d'oeuvres,
Recorded "Period" Music by the Verde Valley Sinfonietta. Wear a Dada hat or outfit and win a prize! Stay for
the Matinee!! (Below)
Surrealistic Dance Performance .................................................12:30 PM Featuring: Live
Dada/Surrealism dance interpretations by Danse Sedona, performed to Surrealistic style music of the
period, choreographed by Candy Quillian.
Location: Sedona Heritage Museum Living Room and Apple Packing Shed
FREE
"Loplop and the Queen - A Collage Play with Max and Dorothea:
A One Act Play on Love and Surrealism" ...................................2-3:30 PM
Featuring: The Red Earth Theatre Company, Directed by Kate Hawkes.
Location: SHM Apple Packing Shed
Tickets on Sale (cash or check only) at: Mt Hope Foods (Cottonwood); Crystal Magic & ChocolaTree,
(Sedona); Webers IGA (VOC), the Sedona Heritage Museum main house desk, and online at
www.showtix4u.com or call them at 1-866-967-8167
$15 in advance, $18 at the door, $12 each for groups of 10+ in advance. For more information go to:
www.redearththeatre.org, call Red Earth Theatre at 928-399-0997, or email [email protected]
*SPECIAL PARKING & SHUTTLE TO LOCATION PROVIDED. SEE WWW.SEDONAARTMUSEUM.ORG FOR
DETAILS