Back to Saint John's Bible Exhibition
Donald Jackson, with Andrew Jamieson and Sally Mae Joseph. To the Ends of the Earth, c. 2002. Natural hand-ground ink on calfskin vellum.
All images © 2002 The Saint John's Bible, Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at Saint John's University.
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Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's Bible
June 9–September 3, 2006
General Admission
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TMA Members
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FREE |
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Adults
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$10.00 |
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Students/Seniors
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$8.00 |
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Children (13–17 yrs)
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$5.00 |
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Children (3–12 yrs)
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$2.00 |
Exhibition Events
Summer Lecture Series
Opening Lecture
Friday, June 9
5:30–6:30 p.m. (galleries open late for viewing until 7:30 p.m.)
Wise Auditorium, TJC
Lecture by Tim Ternesand Diane von Arx on the exhibition Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's Bible. They will describe the scope of the project, the artistic and theologic parameters, detailing the many phases involved in the production, and update the audience on the final stages of what has been called a "Bible for the new millenium."
Members $8.00, Non-members $20; Students/Seniors $18
Members Lecture & Reception
Saturday, July 15
6:00–8:00 p.m.
Tyler Museum of Art Classroom
Members-only lecture by Christopher Calderhead, artist and graphic designer in the U.S. and Great Britain. Calderhead was elected to Fellowship in the Society of Scribes and Illuminators in 1988, and serves as editor of Alphabet, a journal of the lettering arts.
FREE. Current members only. (For more information on becoming a member click here.)
Thursday, August 17
5:30–6:30 p.m.
Wise Auditorium
Lecture by Chris Tomlin, natural history artist and contributor to The Saint John's Bible project. Tomlin's lifelike illustrations inspired by Minnesota's flora and fauna strike chords of amazement and recognition with the viewing public.
Members $8.00, Non-members $20; Students/Seniors $18
First Friday Art Tours
First Friday Art Tours are designed to further the understanding of art in an informal atmosphere. Tours are held the first Friday of each month at 11:00 a.m.
Members $5, non-members $13, Students/Seniors $11
Friday, July 7
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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Friday, August 4
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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Friday, September 1
11:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
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Special Events
Calligraphy Demonstrations
Saturday, June 10
10:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. and 2:00 p.m.–4:30 p.m.
TMA Lobby
Diane von Arx is a U.S.-based calligraphy artist who contributed to The Saint John's Bible project. She will be giving a public demonstration on lettering and will create personalized book plates and name plates for visitors as time permits.
FREE (does not include exhibition admission), but space is limited, early arrival is recommended.
Saturday, July 15
1:00–2:00 p.m.
TMA Lobby
Christopher Calderhead, artist and graphic designer in the U.S. and Great Britain, was elected to Fellowship in the Society of Scribes and Illuminators in 1988, and serves as editor of Alphabet, a journal of the lettering arts. He will demonstrate various calligraphy arts for the public.
FREE (does not include exhibition admission), but space is limited, early arrival is recommended.
Summer Art Camps
Tuesday–Friday, July 11–14, 18–21, and 25–28
Tuition required.
Click here for more information.
Seniors Day
Monday, June 26
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Special private viewing for seniors (age 65 and older) of the exhibition. Docented tours will be available, or seniors can choose to explore the galleries at their leisure.
FREE, seniors only.
Family Day
Sunday, July 16
2:00–4:00 p.m.
A special day for families to enjoy the Museum, with art projects and light
refreshments.
FREE (exhibition admission not included, but special discounted admission
for families will be available). Reservations required.
Calligraphy Workshop
Saturday, August 5
10:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
TMA Classroom
Jannell Wimberly and Donna Sabolovic—professional calligraphers and members of Kaligrafos, The
Dallas Calligraphy Society—will lead a day-long adult calligraphy workshop.
Members $100; non-members $125
Pre-registration required.
Reservations are required for all free events held in conjunction with Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's Bible (unless otherwise noted); tickets are required for entry to all paid events (except Summer Art Camps and the Calligraphy Workshop). To make reservations and pre-order your tickets please print out the order form linked below (to make reservations for Summer Art Camps click here), fill out, and send with payment to:
If you wish to make your reservations by phone, please call us at 903-595-1001. If you have any questions please call or send an email (including daytime phone number) to info@tylermuseum.org.
Group Tours
The Tyler Museum of Art is offering discounted ticket pricing for clubs and organizations that want to schedule group visits during the upcoming exhibition Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's Bible, June 9–September 3, 2006.
Special exhibition ticket rates are available for $7.00 per person for all groups booking at least two weeks in advance, with a minimum of 10 adults (student and children's tickets remain at regular pricing).
If your group wants to schedule a special docent-led tour, an additional charge of $20 will be charged per group of 15 visitors. Groups numbering more than 15 will need to be divided so all guests will have adequate access to the exhibition. Multiple groups can view the exhibition at the same time in various galleries. For very large groups, sequential tour times can be scheduled. Call 903-595-1001, ext. 206 or email tours@tylermuseum.org to schedule a docented tour.
The Tyler Museum of Art is expecting large numbers of visitors for this exceptional exhibition and wants to ensure that your visit is a rewarding, unique experience. Reserve your group tickets today, and enjoy what has been called "the most significant handwritten, illuminated Bible of the modern era" by calling 903-595-1001 or email your preferred visit date and time, along with a daytime phone number to info@tylermuseum.org and you will be contacted about your reservation.
For more information regarding Illuminating the Word: The Saint John's
Bible, please contact info@tylermuseum.org.
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Donald Jackson, with Andrew Jamieson and Sally Mae Joseph. To the Ends of the Earth, c. 2002. Natural hand-ground ink on calfskin vellum.
All images © 2002 The Saint John's Bible, Hill Museum & Manuscript Library at Saint John's University.