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June 7th, 2016
Dear ASF Members & Friends,
Summer has arrived and the coming weeks are filled with events. The ASF is hosting many, co-hosting others, and offering special promotions on others. From art, to talks, to Pimms and Highland Games - so much is happening, so "Mark Your Calendars" and join us!
For our latest updates on events and news visit our website, and if not already, follow us on Facebook and Twitter where we love to share news of our community.
Camilla G. Hellman Executive Director, American-Scottish Foundation
t. 212 605 0338
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 EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT - ART Andy Scott, Gallery Exhibit
June 10th - 26th 10am - 5pm daily
Hosted by Glasgow Caledonian University,64 Wooster Street, NYC. Andy Scott, renowned sculptor and creator of the Kelpies, the largest equine sculptures in the world, returns to New York with an exhibition at GCU's New York campus. Scott will be presenting twelve bronze sculptures and two larger steel pieces, together with maquettes (scale models) of some of his famous public works. Alongside will be sketches and drawings showing the process for making his landmark public figurative and equine works.
In recent years, Scott has produced some of Scotland's leading art in the public space, works in addition to the Kelpies include Arria in Cumbernauld and Ravenscraig's Steelman.
A centerpiece of the exhibit is a magnificent chess set, a collaboration between Scott, renowned silversmiths Hamilton & Inches and cabinetmakers Method Studio. The chess set was created to mark Hamilton & Inches'
150th Anniversary. In Spring 2014, the American-Scottish Foundation, in conjunction
with Andy  Scott and Falkirk Council, worked to bring the Kelpies maquettes to New York, where they took up residence for several weeks on the Fountain Terrace of Bryant Park.
They looked very "at home" on the Fountain Terrace and many of us wished they could stay but they had to continue their world travels. Important Links:
EXHIBITION SPOTLIGHT - PHOTOGRAPHIC
Ken Paterson "In the Footsteps of John Muir"
Now through July 8th: 9.30am - 5pm dailyHosted by National Park Service in association with ASFFederal Hall, Wall Street, NYC "In the Footsteps of John Muir" traces Muir's early days in Dunbar, Scotland through to his love of Yosemite, allowing one to see the environment Muir loved and did so much to help preserve. The thirty works are presented as part of the Centennial Celebration of The National Park Service. Ken Paterson was recently interviewed by Paul English for the Daily Record. It gives an in depth understanding of Ken's work. Visit the National Park Service website for more background on John Muir and ASF's Federal Hall exhibit. THE SCOTS WHO BUILT NEW YORK - THE MODERNISTS
July 21st - 6pm Talk, followed by Pimms Sunset Reception The Arsenal Central Park
ASF invites you to join us we explore the influence Scots have had on the contemporary landmarks of New York.
Presented by Architect and Architectural Historian John Kinnear
Amongst those featured will be: Frank Lloyd Wright, Edward Lamb (Empire State Building), Charles Renfro (The Highline), and Charles Rennie MacIntosh, to name but a few.
Following the Talk there will be a Pimms Sunset Reception, in the stunning roof top garden of the Arsenal, overlooking Central Park (or in the Gallery if rain threatens). Tickets : Members $45, Non Members $55 To reserve on line CLICK HERE, or you may download the reply form HERE
The New York British-American Societies Summer Garden Party
Wednesday, 13th July, 6pm
Union Theological Seminary, 3041 Broadway, NYC
We always look forward to this annual garden party, one of those wonderful rare occasions when so many British-American groups come together to meet and mingle.
SUMMER THEATER SPOTLIGHT
National Theater of Scotland - June 10 - 25
The Festival of Arts & Ideas, New Haven, CT
Exclusive premiere of "Our Ladies of Perpetual Succour"
Six Catholic school girls on the cusp of change, when love, lust, pregnancy, and death all spiral out of control in a single day.
A musical play about losing your innocence and finding yourself. With music by Handel, Bach, and 70s classic rock band Electric Light Orchestra. From the writer of Broadway smash hit 'Billy Elliott'.
.."Once again the NTS has produced an outstanding piece of theatre which rivals the best seen in the last decade".
- Daily Record, Scotland
Nominated for three CAT Awards including Best Production and Best Ensemble.
"#1 stage show in the UK 2015" The Guardian
ASF Members & Friends use CODE TARTAN21 & receive a $5 per ticket discount.
Highland Games Spotlight:
Round Hill Highland Games has MOVED and this year will take place on the weekend of June 25th and 26th at Lime Rock Park, Lakeville, CT as part of the British Vehicle Gathering. http://roundhill.org/
ASF are looking forward to attending Highland Games in the weeks ahead. To help you in your planning, here is a list of leading games throughout the US and Canada
JUNE
JULY
7-10
| Grandfather Mountain Highland Games, Inc. - www.gmhg.org | | 30-31 | Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering - www.sshga.org |
AUGUST
SEPTEMBER
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THE AMERICAN-SCOTTISH FOUNDATION
is an international not-for-profit organization. Its aim is to establish links and strengthen ties between Scotland and the United States through the pursuit of contemporary social, cultural, educational, and business activities.
You are invited to join the ASF and become involved in all that is going on. Details of Membership, both Individual and Corporate, are available here. If you have questions, please call the ASF Office on
Tel. 212 605 0338 Fax. 212 605 0222
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