We will discuss the beginnings of Tuscan art with works by Proto-Renaissance painters Giotto, Cimabue, and Duccio as well as Early Renaissance Uccello, Masaccio, Lippi, and Botticelli, which are all featured at the Uffizi Gallery.

About your speaker:  Julie Mattox is a 39-year visual arts veteran educator, Mrs. Mattox has gained the reputation of teaching her Advanced Placement Art History students with passion and commitment.  Understanding the educational importance of viewing iconic art and architecture first-hand, she has organized and led numerous tours to Paris, Florence, Rome, and Venice as well as excursions to New York City

Upcoming Presentations before GumTree Leaves

April:
Highlights of the Uffizi Gallery – Part 2            We will talk about paintings housed in the Uffizi Gallery featuring works by 13th and 14th century Proto-Renaissance painters Cimabue, Giotto and Duccio, 15th century works by Flemish artist Hugo van der Goes and Early Renaissance painters Botticelli and Uccello.

Catered by Borrowed Thyme
Cost: $20
Date: March 8th
Time: 12pm
Location: GumTree Museum

Please call 844-2787 to make reservations

Kate Freeman Clark (Holly Springs/Mississippi, 1875-1957)

Kate Freeman Clark was the daughter of Edward Clark and Cary Freeman Clark, a descendant of the prominent Walthall family of Holly Springs.

Exploring the art section of the World Columbian Exposition in Chicago played a role in Kate’s decision to pursue a career as an artist. She enrolled in the Arts Students League in New York where she studied under John H. Twachtman, attended watercolor classes taught by Irving Wiles and oil painting classes under William Merritt Chase, who would play an important role in her development as as an artist.

In 1896, for the first of six consecutive summers, Kate Freeman Clark attended Chase’s outdoor painting classes at Shinnecock Hills, Long Island. Her works exhibited a little of Chase’s influence but she soon developed into her own style of bold brush strokes while maintaining a solidity of form and a skillful subtle use of color and light. The Shinnecock years were her most productive and happiest as she was one of Chase’s favorite students.

At the turn of the century, Clark began submitting her work to important exhibitions using the name “Freeman Clark” in order to hide her gender. For a period of over twenty years Clark had many works accepted into prestigious shows, including The Corcoran Gallery, The Carnegie Institute, Pennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts, the National Academy of Design and The New York School of Art.

William Merritt Chase’s death in 1916 and the changing mode of art, introduced by the New York Armory Show of Cubist paintings in 1913, took the heart out of her career, and after losing her grandmother in 1919 and her mother’s passing in 1922, Kate Freeman Clark decided to give up painting and return to the Walthall home in Mississippi. Ms. Clark bequeathed to the city of Holly Springs, Mississippi, her family home, her entire collection of paintings and funds to build a museum, known today as The Kate Freeman Clark Gallery. It is important to note that Ms. Clark never sold any of her paintings.

Downtown Merchants are now staying open later!!!

Please join us at the Museum to view our Permanent Collection on Exhibit and enjoy a beverage of your choice. We will have music and would love to talk about our upcoming events.

Special offer of the NIGHT!

A Walking Tour of Florence
Time: 12pm – 1pm
Cost: $20.00 (includes lunch and beverage)

We will explore the architectural highlight of the cradle of the Renaissance including the Florence Cathedral complex, Santa Croce, the Basilica of San Lorenzo, and the Duomo Museum.

Please RSVP to make reservations to attend the Luncheon Lecture by Feb. 15th. If you have any further questions please contact the Museum by calling 844-2787 or email
Kit or Christina at:

kstafford@gumtreemuseum.org
christina@gumtreemuseum.org

Thank you for always supporting your local Museum!

About your speaker: Julie Mattox is a 39-year visual arts veteran educator, Mrs. Mattox has gained the reputation of teaching her Advanced Placement Art History students with passion and commitment. Understanding the educational importance of viewing iconic art and architecture first-hand, she has organized and led numerous tours to Paris, Florence, Rome, and Venice as well as excursions to New York City.

We are currently exhibiting pieces of art chosen from our Permanent Collection. The exhibit will be in the Gallery until the end of February.
Please come by to visit us any time. We would love to share our love of art with you!

Gallery Hours:
Tuesday – Friday
10am – 4pm

For any parent who wants to get their child involved with the arts, TVA Saturday’s are a perfect fit. We will be creating works of art inspired by the fabulous Kate Freeman Clark that will be on display while having lots of Fun! We get them involved with a little scavenger hunt to really get them looking at the art and to ask questions.

The session will be taught by Kit Stafford (11 years teaching experience and National Board Certification) and assisted by Christina Dorough.

Students Kindergarten – 5th grade are eligible

Limited Seats available

$25 for Members
$30 for Non-Members

Lunch and supplies are provided

THANK YOU TVA FOR SPONSORING EVERY SATURDAY!

Call 844.2787 for reservations

Business Hours:
Tuesday – Friday
10am – 4pm

“Some painters transform the sun into a yellow spot, others transform a yellow spot into the sun..” by Pablo Picasso

Mark your calendars!

January 14

GumTree Museum of Art’s annual formal fundraiser, which supports your local visual arts museum is around the corner! This event will offer an elegant evening at the
Tupelo Country Club
with fine art, food, wine, and fun.

Entertainment is provided by the Alan Stephen’s Band, dancing, silent auction, live auction, and a exciting draw down promises to be the highlights of the evening. The Blue Tie Affair is a fun and exciting formal fundraiser that reaches out to a variety of ages and backgrounds to make it possible for many to participate in this extraordinary evening.

Tickets: $50.00
Call for reservations
844-2787

Order Tickets Online at

http://www.eventbrite.com/event/2658396335

This fine auction promises something for everyone!

With beautiful works of art from local artists, precious one of a kind items, elegant dinners, and getaways,this will be an evening filled with the finest! This is just a sneak peak of a few of our fabulous items!

Fabulously Fine Art
Original works by Exceptional Local Artists
Paintings
Pottery
Jewelry
Photography

Delectably Fine Food
Deliciously Prepared Spring Picnic Basket
Gourmet Dinner for 8
Candlelit Dinner for 2

Wonderfully Fine Wine
Reynolds Family Winery/ Cabernet Sauvignon (Vintage 2003)
Brut Rose Ruinart Champagne
Jordan Cabernet Sauvignon 2007
Beautiful Silver Ice Bucket

Fantastically Fine Fun
A 2 Day/ 2 Night Guided White Tail Deer Hunt
Custom Van for a Daylong Excursion of Buyer’s Choice
Fabulous Getaway to Beautiful Pascagoula Home
Spa Package

Awesomely Fine One of a Kinds
Men’s Watch
Men’s Hand Tailored Suit
Ladies Watch

DRAW DOWN
Buy a Ticket and Be Entered for the Grand Cash Giveaway!