The 110 th Anniversary of The Judson Studios
The Judson Gallery of Contemporary and Traditional Art
DAVID JUDSON, DIRECTOR
Presents the exhibition

WILLIAM LEES JUDSON: ARTIST
Curated by Prof. Ronald E. Steen, Art Historian and Art Educator

         William Lees Judson, the first dean of USC's School of Fine Arts, was an art teacher, craftsman, author, pioneer, activist, and an environmentalist, but above all he was an artist. Illuminating his aesthetics, this exhibition presents a selection of Judson's plein air paintings, portraits, drawings, and watercolors. Works in the exhibition are on loan primarily from Judson family collections as well as other private and public collections. A fully illustrated catalogue accompanies the exhibition.

Art Education Programs
Press Release
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Exhibition dates: Monday, October 15, 2007 through Friday, January 4, 2008
Gallery hours: Mon.-Fri. 10 to 3, and 2 nd Saturdays, 1-4

ART EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Antonio The World’s Most Famous Artist’s Model
An illustrated lecture by Jake Gorst, Documentary Producer and Director
Saturday, November 10 th, 4 to 6 p.m.

         Antonio Corsi's life changed forever when William Lees Judson invited him to model for USC's School of Fine Arts. Corsi traveled across the country to Highland Park in 1911 and settled in a house around the block from the school. He remained there until his death in 1924. Focusing on Corsi's fascinating life, this documentary illuminates the profession of artist's model. During his career Corsi modeled for such renowned artists as Daniel Chester French, Edward Burne-Jones, Frederick Leighton, John Singer Sargent, Alma Tadema, and Edmund Tarbell.

Free. Seating is limited. Advance Reservations Required. Call Mon.-Fri. 9-1 (800) 445-8376

Group Tours: The William Lees Judson Exhibition & Judson Studios Workshop
Wednesdays, 10 a.m. and at 2 p.m. Tour format approx. 1 ½ hr.
$10.00 per person. Group minimum 20. Call Mon.-Fri. 9-1, (800) 445-8376

RELATED EVENTS

October 19 -21, 2007, Pasadena Heritage Craftsman Weekend 2007
Weekend of lectures, home tour, events in historic homes, bus and walking tours, furnishing and decorative arts show and sale.
For details: www.PasadenaHeritage.org

November 18, 2007, The Arroyo Arts Collective 15th Annual Discovery Tour
A self-guided tour of artists’ studios in Highland Park, Eagle Rock and
Mount Washington. Shuttle service is available, which includes Judson Gallery.
For details: www.ArroyoArtsCollective.org

March 20, 2008, “Plein Air” From Giverny to the Arroyo
An illustrated lecture by Prof. Steen at the Gamble House, Pasadena
For details: www.GambleHouse.org, The Sidney Gamble Lecture Series 2007-2008

Hold your event or meeting in the creative environment of Judson Studios & Art Gallery. Call (800) 445-8376

Illustrations:
“ Holly Street Bridge, Pasadena, CA”, n.d.
by William Lees Judson
oil on canvas
17 1/8” x 22” unframed
Collection of Karen Judson

Antonio Corsi posing for "The Prophet Hosea"
by John Singer Sargent 
Boston Public Library, Massachusetts

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