"Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning -
When Surrealism Met the Red Rock"

Calendar of Events
Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning:
When Surrealism Met the Red Rocks
MONDAY, MARCH 9 - SUNDAY, MARCH 15

MONDAY, March 9

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10 AM-NOON
Surrealism and Dada Art Techniques Workshop
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

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4-6 PM 

Opening Reception
Featuring: Photographic displays of the lives and art of Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning,
and Max' son, Jimmy Ernst; Readings of Dorothea Tanning's poetry and prose by
Shondra Jepperson; Period music (recorded by our own Verde Valley Sinfonietta with
Russell Fox conducting); Slide Show of Max, Dorothea and their Art edited by Mark
Rownd. "Surrealisme" Art Exhibition by Sedona Art Center Artists in the SHM Apple
Packing Shed, courtesy of The Sedona Arts Center, curated by Vince Fazio and Shirley
Eichten-Albrecht.
Location: Sedona Heritage Museum Main House and Apple Packing Shed
FREE
 

TUESDAY, March 10

 

11 AM - 3 PM
Exhibition Continues Through April at The Sedona Heritage Museum
Featuring: Photographic displays of the lives and art of Max Ernst, Dorothea Tanning, and
Max' son, Jimmy Ernst; Period music; Slide Show of Max, Dorothea and their Art edited by
Mark Rownd.ISurrealisme" Art Exhibition by Sedona Art Center Artists in the SHM Apple
Packing Shed, courtesy of The Sedona Arts Center, curated by Vince Fazio and Shirley
Eichten-Albrecht.  Sedona Heritage Museum Info: www.sedonamuseum.org
Location: Sedona Heritage Museum Main House and Apple Packing Shed

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WEDNESDAY. March 11

 

1:30- 2:20 PM
"Max Ernst and Dorothea Tanning," Historical Lecture and Slide Presentation
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.
 

2:30-3:30 PM

Panel Discussion: "How Dada and Surrealism has Influenced Modern
and Contemporary Art in Sedona
Featuring: Jan Sitts and Mark Rownd
Location: Apple Packing Shed (SHM)
FREE

THURSDAY, March 12

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4 PM & 7 PM SHOWINGS
"MAX ERNST: A Film by Peter Schamoni"

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

FRIDAY, March 13

 

7:30 PM - 9 PM

"Loplop and the Queen - A Collage Play with Dorothea and Max" :
A One Act Play on Love and Surrealism

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 moreinformation go to: www.redearththeatre.org, call Red Earth Theatre at
928-399-0997, or email info@redearththeatre.org

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SATURDAY. March 14

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7:30-9 PM

"Loplop and the Queen - A Collage Play with Dorothea and Max" :
A One Act Play on Love and Surrealism
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 info@redearththeatre.org

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)
 

12:30 PM

Surrealistic Dance Performance

Featuring: Live Dada/Surrealism dance interpretations by Danse Sedona, performed to
Surrealistic style music of the period
Location: Sedona Heritage Museum Living Room and Apple Packing Shed
FREE

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2 PM to 3:30 PM
"Loplop and the Queen - A Collage Play with Dorothea and Max" : A One Act Play on Love and Surrealism

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 https://www.FineArtMuseumofSedona.org
For more information go to: www.redearththeatre.org, call Red Earth Theatre at 928-399-0997, or
email info@redearththeatre.org