Headley-Whitney Museum - About

Marylou Whitney and the Board of Directors
of the Headley-Whitney Museum Present
Brunch and Bibelots, Sunday, May 4, 2008 from 11:00a.m. to 2:00p.m.

An annual favorite of Lexingtonians and visitors alike, the Headley-Whitney Museum’s post-Derby Brunch is the perfect end to the Derby festivities.

Join us as we celebrate the Museum’s 40th Anniversary! In addition to enjoying a beautiful dining experience on the Museum’s grounds guests will be encouraged to explore our scenic site and new exhibit “Bewildering, Bejeweled, Bodacious Eggs.”

Also on display will be the jewels selected for our upcoming Bibelot Competition- a 59.49 carat Pink Tourmaline and a 63.36 carat Green Tourmaline.

Individual (under 35)	$100.00
Individual (over 35)	$150.00
Sponsored Table	$1,500.00
Ruby Patron	$2,500.00
Emerald Patron	$5,000.00
Diamond Patron	$10,000.00

Bewildering, Bejeweled, Bodacious Eggs
Presented by the Headley-Whitney Museum
April 4, 2008 – June 15, 2008

LEXINGTON, KY – The Headley-Whitney Museum is pleased to bring the flamboyant, beautiful and creative work of artist Lenné Nicklaus-Ball to Lexington. The exhibition is organized through Katharine T. Carter & Associates.

Exhibit Opening and Reception
Friday, April 4, 2008, 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public. Please RSVP: 859-255-6653.

Lenné Nicklaus-Ball, who currently resides in Florida, was inspired by her late grandmother’s love of costume jewelry to create the pieces showcased in this exhibit. On a 2004 visit to South Africa, Nicklaus-Ball witnessed artisans decorating ostrich eggs and was inspired to create her current work, the P. Nunn Collection. She whimsically adorned ostrich eggs with jewelry, paint, and feathers to commemorate by-gone eras that included the big bands of the 1940’s and the Southern society of the 1950’s. Each piece represents a time of fantasy and beauty that will offer viewers a visual celebration.

The Headley-Whitney Museum is a decorative arts museum founded by famed jewelry designer George W. Headley and is home to his jewelry designs and eclectic collections. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5pm, with the last tour at 4pm. The museum is closed on Mondays. We are located along the scenic corridor of Old Frankfort Pike in Lexington. For more information call the Headley-Whitney Museum for details at 859-255-6653 or visit www.headley-whitney.org.

The Headley-Whitney Museum Presents:
Meet the Artist: Lenné Nicklaus-Ball, Exhibit Preview & Luncheon
Friday, April 4, 2008
12:00 - 1:30 PM

LEXINGTON, KY – The Headley-Whitney Museum announces a unique opportunity to meet the artist behind the fabulous works of the upcoming exhibition Bewildering, Bejeweled, Bodacious Eggs. Be the first to preview the exhibit - even before opening night! Attend this afternoon luncheon Friday, April 4, 2008 from Noon to 1:30pm to hear the artist discuss her works and answer your questions, also enjoy this opportunity to network with other local artists.

Lunch will begin at Noon with the artist’s discussion beginning at 12:45. Guests are invited to attend lunch, the artist’s discussion, or both. Space is limited and reservations are required. Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 by March 31, 2008 to reserve a space. The cost for guests attending the lunch portion of the event is $10.00. A credit card number is required to hold a space.

The Headley-Whitney Museum is a decorative arts museum founded by prominent 20th- century jewelry designer, George Headley, and is located in the heart of Bluegrass Country. Further information about the Headley-Whitney Museum is available on the museum’s website: www.headley-whitney.org.

The Headley-Whitney Museum Presents:
The Extravagant Ostrich Egg Experience: A Workshop
Saturday, April 19, 2008
12:30 - 3:30 PM

LEXINGTON, KY – The Headley-Whitney Museum announces an opportunity to design and decorate your own fabulous faux bibelot using a real ostrich egg! Attend this afternoon workshop on Saturday, April 19, 2008 from 12:30 to 3:30pm and express your inner creativity, inspired by the works of Lenné-Nicklaus-Ball. Featured in the exhibit Bewildering, Bejeweled, Bodacious Eggs open through June 15, Nicklaus-Ball’s extraordinary eggs are flamboyant works, exquisitely painted and ornamented with all manner of decorative accoutrements. Create your own ostentatious egg to take home and treasure.

This workshop is open to everyone ages 10 and older. Children ages 10-13 must be accompanied by a participating adult as structures will be created using low-temp glue guns. Supplies are included in the participation fee; however, participants are welcome and encouraged to bring their own unique treasures including costume jewelry and base structures to further embellish and personalize their pieces. Additionally, the Museum will make available several Dremel drills for participants interested in egg carving. Furthermore, the Museum will have some semi-precious and precious stones available for purchase by anyone interested in taking their piece to an even more grandiose level.

This exciting opportunity to explore your own creativity and create a lasting work of art is not to be missed! Space is limited and reservations are required. Interested parties should call 859-255-6653 by April 11, 2008 to reserve a space. The cost is $22.00 for Headley-Whitney Members and $25.00 for potential members. A credit card number is required to hold a space.

Dramatic Design: Vintage Scaasi Couture and a Collection of Decorative Buttons
Presented by the Headley-Whitney Museum
February 1, 2008 – March 16, 2008

LEXINGTON, KY – The Headley-Whitney Museum presents two private collections on view together in Dramatic Design. Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Saykaly’s collection of haute couture dresses by Arnold Scaasi headline the exhibit which also includes a collection of decorative antique buttons spanning three centuries.

Exhibit Opening & Reception and Sunday Lecture
Friday, February 1, 2008 6-8 p.m. Free and open to the public.

Sunday, February 3, 2008 1:30-3 p.m. Lecture by Dr. Kimberly Miller-Spillman, University of Kentucky. Free and open to the public.
Please RSVP for both events at 859-255-6653.

Arnold Scaasi has been a force in the New York fashion world since his arrival in the 1950s. For over five decades Scaasi has dressed wealthy women across the country including celebrities and First Ladies. Scaasi dresses are known for their vibrant colors that dazzle the eye. Dr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Saykaly’s private collection features Scaasi couture clothing from the 1950s and 1960s.

The decorative buttons featured in the exhibit are from around the world and range from the eighteenth to the twentieth centuries. Made from a variety of materials these delicate works of art contain incredible detail and design, sure to amaze and amuse the viewer.

The Headley-Whitney Museum is a decorative arts museum founded by famed jewelry designer George W. Headley and is home to his jewelry designs and eclectic collections. The museum is open Tuesday through Friday from 10am to 5pm, and Saturday and Sunday 12pm to 5pm, with the last tour at 4pm. The museum is closed on Mondays. We are located along the scenic corridor of Old Frankfort Pike in Lexington. Call the Headley-Whitney Museum for details at 859-255-6653 or visit www.headley-whitney.org.

The Headley-Whitney Museum’s Apollo Board is proud to present the Studio 54 Fashion Dance Party, March 1, 2008 from 8-12 pm.

Admission
Studio 54 Fashion Dance Party
Headley-Whitney Museum
Saturday, March 1, 2008
8-12 pm
$20 for Members
$25 for Potential Members

To reflect the Museum’s temporary exhibition Dramatic Designs: Vintage Scaasi Couture & A Collection of Decorative Buttons, this affair commemorates works by internationally acclaimed couturier Arnold Scaasi.

Arnold Scaasi has, for the past 50 years, designed for First Ladies and celebrities alike in unique patterns and luxurious fabrics. Studio 54 Fashion Dance Party will offer lots of glitz, glamour and fashion. Attendees will also be able to view antique decorative buttons from all over the world.

Cocktails will be served as the public chooses which Scaasi inspired creation by a local designer is truly the most Dramatic Design. The selection will have been narrowed down to the top three winning representations of modern couture by a panel of national and local judges.