ORLANDO, FL — The Orlando Museum of Art (OMA) invites you to take advantage of the following cultural and educational opportunities that complement the world-class exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle: Adult Educational Programs Gallery Talks Dates: January 25, February 8 and March 1 Time: 1:30 p.m. Cost: Free with gallery admission Discover the excitement, allure and power in the world-class exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle! See how motorcycles of the 20th century reflect changes in society and world events. Join Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs, as she explores the exhibition and makes comparisons to developments in fine art. Teacher Professional Development Workshop: Vroom! When: Thursday, February 2, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. Cost: $12 for Members; $14 for non-Members. Registration: Required by January 31; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Enjoy a look at The Art of the Motorcycle, and explore lesson plans that emphasize the motorcycle as a cultural icon and design achievement. Interdisciplinary classroom activity suggestions will be provided and discussed. Video Series: Art in the Time of Motorcycles Dates: Wednesdays, February 22, March 1, 8, 15, 22 and 29 Time: Noon to 1 p.m. Cost: $2 for Members; $3 for non-Members. To better understand the development of fine art in the 20th century with the development of the motorcycle, join us for an in-depth look at artists considered to be icons of our century. The series will start with an overview of American art in the 20th century and a look at Futurism. Architecture saw many changes — the Frank Lloyd Wright design for the Guggenheim Museum shocked the world. By mid-century, experimentation was pervasive. Robert Rauschenberg and Jasper Johns were two of the creative artists working then. Pop Art exploded on the scene in the ’60s. Claes Oldenburg embraced this trend with mammoth soft sculptures. Finally, we will see women, like Louise Nevelson and Faith Ringgold, come to the fore using non-traditional materials in art. Lecture: Icons of the 20th Century: The Art of the Motorcycle Date: Wednesday, March 29 Time: 7:30 p.m. Cost: $20 for Members; $25 for non-Members. Registration: Required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Join Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs, as we explore the motorcycle as the definitive social force and cultural icon of change in the 20th century. See design and technology advance with the decades, but more importantly, see how this machine evolved into a symbol of industrialization, urbanization, lifestyle and freedom. The unique art form will also be placed in an art historical context. The lecture concludes with a guided tour of The Art of the Motorcycle exhibition. After-Hours Tours When: By special appointment Cost: $20 per person (adults only) Information: Call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 261. Get an exclusive tour of The Art of the Motorcycle after general operating hours. A minimum of 25 people and maximum of 40 people is required for the tour led by Jan Clanton, associate curator of adult programs. Youth Educational Programs Creation Station: Motorcycle Mania When: Thursday afternoons, March 2, 9, 16, 23 and 30 Time: 2 to 3:30 p.m. Cost: $1 for each child Registration: Not required; for more information, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288. Bring your favorite youngster for this “drop-in” program. Each project makes learning fun for both child and adult. March’s theme is “Motorcycle Mania!” Spring Art Camp Dates: March 13-17 Times: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. or half-day sessions, 9 a.m. to noon or 1 to 4 p.m. Audience: Students in grades 1-5 Cost: Five-day rate (any five days): Full day: $150 for Members; $175 for non-Members. Half day: $80 for Members; $95 for non-Members. Daily Rate: Full day: $35 for Members; $40 for non-Members. Half day: $19 for Members; $22 for non-Members. Early drop off: $5 per child, per day Registration: Required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 262. Explore the OMA’s permanent collections of African art, art of the ancient Americas and American art, as well as the special exhibition, The Art of the Motorcycle, in projects that bring art to life! Motorcycle Themes: March 13 9 a.m. to noon Art that Moves March 14 1 to 4 p.m. Designed for Speed March 15 9 a.m. to noon Let’s Shift Gears March 16 1 to 4 p.m. In the Fast Lane March 17 9 a.m. to noon Doing “Wheelies” Home School Day: The Motorcycle and Popular Culture When: Wednesday, March 22, from 1 to 4 p.m. Audience: Home-schooled students in grades 3-8 Cost: $16 per student; no charge for parent chaperones. Registration: Required by March 20; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288. Explore how motorcycle design has changed over time and how motorcycles have become symbols of the times in which they were created. 1st Saturday: Things that Go Zoom When: Saturday, May 6, from 10 a.m. to noon Audience: Families with children ages 3-5 and up Cost: $5 per family Registration: Not required; call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 288, for more information. Join us for a fun, affordable opportunity for families to explore art, music, stories and other activities together. Youth Tours Guided youth tours at the OMA are available for students in elementary, middle and high school. Reservations are required 10 business days in advance, Tuesday-Friday. All tours meet Florida’s Sunshine State Standards. For information on costs and scheduling, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 282 or 240. Cultural Collaborations The Motorcycle in Florida: Vintage Postcards and Photographs Dates: January 22-July 23 Times: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Sunday: noon to 5 p.m. Cost: $7 for adults, $3.50 for children (3-12), $6.50 for students and seniors (60+) and free for Historical Society members and children under 3 Location: 65 East Central Blvd., Orlando, FL Information: Call (407) 836-8500 or visit www.thehistorycenter.org. To learn more about motorcycles in Florida, The Orange County Regional History Center is hosting a photography exhibition titled The Motorcycle in Florida, to complement the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. The Motorcycle in Florida features select archival photographs and postcards from The History Center’s archives. Reproductions can be purchased upon request. “Going Places…” Drama and Poetry Inspired by The Art of the Motorcycle Dates: February 6-10 Time: 10 a.m. to 12:45 p.m. Cost: $15 Audience: Limited to 30 students in grades 5-12 Location: The Orlando Repertory Theatre is located next to the Orlando Museum of Art at 1001 Princeton Street, Orlando, FL. Information: For more information or to register, call (407) 896-4231, Ext. 240. In this interactive arts experience, spend the morning touring the OMA’s special exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. Afterward, join the Orlando Repertory Theatre across the park for an afternoon of developing and performing original poetry inspired by the image of the motorcycle. Fueled by themes such as freedom, travel and speed, spend the day exploring the crossovers between visual art, theatre and creative writing. The Art of Chrome and Leather III Dates: March 3-31 Times: Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Sunday, 1 to 4 p.m. Location: The Cultural Arts Center, 600 N. Woodland Blvd, DeLand, FL Information: Call (386) 734-4371 or visit www.delandmuseum.com. After experiencing the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle, ride over to The DeLand Museum of Art as it presents The Art of Chrome and Leather III, which showcases some of the country’s top bike builders. Among the featured artists are award-winning motorcycle designer Cyril Huze and DeLand’s own, internationally known cycle painter, Chris Cruz aka “Florida’s Air Brush Wizard.” The embellished custom bikes are displayed as sculpture. Designs showcase the elegance and symmetry of the motorcycle as it depicts the elements of speed and flow. See a Curtiss Flyer Model at the Orlando Science Center Dates: Ongoing Times: Call (407) 514-2000 for hours. Cost: Call (407) 514-2000 for admission prices. Location: 777 East Princeton Street, Orlando, FL Information: Call (407) 514-2000 or visit www.osc.org. Glenn Hammond Curtiss was a pioneer motorcycle designer and racer. Check out one of his motorcycles, the Curtiss Marvel, 1910, featured in the OMA’s exhibition The Art of the Motorcycle. Curtiss achieved a new land-speed record of 136.36 mph on the hard-packed sand of Ormond Beach, Florida, with the Curtiss V-8, 1907. Earning the title “the fastest man on earth,” Curtiss held the record for all vehicles until 1911. He retained the motorcycle-speed record until shortly before his untimely death in 1930. He produced more than 500 inventions in his lifetime, particularly in the fields of bicycles, motorcycles and flying machines. Walk across the park to the Orlando Science Center and see a quarter-scale model of the Curtiss Robin airplane in the lobby and a display board on Curtiss within its Touch the Sky exhibition spotlighting aviation pioneers. Curtiss’ company designed the Curtiss Robin in 1928 after he had retired from the aviation business. It became one of the most successful commercial planes of its day with a top speed of 99 miles per hour. It was later built with more powerful engines. Submit Your Favorite Motorcycle Story The OMA, in partnership with the University of Central Florida’s Cultural Heritage Alliance in the School of Film and Digital Media, is collecting motorcycle stories. Tell us: Did you attain enlightenment on a scenic motorcycle expedition? Can you recall your first wheelie”¦or your first spill? Thought you were tough enough to ride with the Warlocks? Ever wrecked your dream bike the day you bought it? Have you actually met the ghost of Scootertrash Past? If you think your straight pipes are loud, submit your motorcycle story at the OMA, or visit http://sfdm.ucf.edu/~motorcyclestories, and people all over the world will hear you! UCF Student Films During the fall semester, students at UCF’s School of Film and Digital Media created short films based on motorcycle stories collected by UCF’s Cultural Heritage Alliance and the OMA. Visit http://sfdm.ucf.edu/~motorcyclestories to read these stories. The films will be shown at the OMA during The Art of the Motorcycle, January 22-July 23, 2006. Full Sail Time Lapse Video Full Sail Real World Education is partnering with the OMA to create a time-lapse video of the installation process for The Art of the Motorcycle to show how a world-class exhibition comes together. The video may be viewed online at www.OMArt.org. General Information The Art of the Motorcycle is organized by Wonders, The Memphis International Cultural Series, in association with the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, New York. The Presenting Sponsor is Orange County Government through the Arts & Cultural Affairs Program. For further information, call (407) 896-4231 or visit the OMA’s web site at www.OMArt.org. The OMA is located just one hour southwest from Daytona Beach along the I-4 corridor (exit #85) in picturesque Orlando Loch Haven Park at 2416 N. Mills Ave., Orlando, FL.