Janina Monkutė-Marks Museum-Gallery

Contacts
Address: Basanavičiaus g. 45, LT-57182, Kėdainiai.
Tel. (+370 ~ 347) 57 398.
Fax (+370 ~ 347) 60 270.
E-mail: galerija@jmm-muziejus.lt 
http://www.jmm-muziejus.lt
Director – Dalia Minkevičienė.

Information for Visitor

Opening hours:
Tuesday to Friday 10–18;
Saturday 10–15.
During Summer time (June, July, August) the museum is open on Sundays 10–15.

Admission:
adults – 4 Lt;
children, students – 2 Lt;
Museum members – free.

Guided tours:
Excursions are booked by the telephone (+370 ~ 347) 57 398.

Collection
The Museum’s current collection consists of various art works by Janina Monkutė Marks including paintings, prints, rugs and tapestries.
Tapestries and rugs. The Janina Monkutė Marks Museum-Gallery has a great collection of Janina Marks’ textile works, produced by Janina Marks from1970 to 2001. Weaving was her favorite subject when she attended Freiburg’s Ecole des Arts et Metiers. “My tapestries evolved from my paintings, they are the diary of my life.”
Paintings. The distinct phases of paintings by Janina Marks represent her life experiences and observations. Starting in 1960, her early paintings reflect the drama of World War II and her emigration to the United States. Later Janina turned to a more decorative flat surfaced art, inspired by advertising and popular culture. In the 1970s, she found inspiration from her ancient roots, Lithuanian Folk Art. She created huge colourful canvases depicting folk tales, legends, songs and symbols from old religious woodcarvings. The ever-popular “Rūpintojelis”, known as Sorrowing Christ, also found a home within these canvases.

Exposition “Gift to the Native Land”
In the first hall of exposition the new Gobelin tapestry and carpets created by the artist in 1970-2000 are demonstrated.
The second hall contains paintings created by Janina Marks in 1968–1974 and famous for their folk art symbolism.
The third hall is designed for the pop art period. It exhibits works of painting created by Janina Marks in 1962-1966. They are authentic samples of American pop art.
Big- formatted pictures, bright colors, industrial paints, images of the consumer society of that period.
The fourth hall shows the early works of art (of fifties-sixties) by Janina Marks. Among them painted canvasses and collages reflecting experiences of World War Two and emigration.

Exhibitions
The gallery also displays temporary exhibits by local artists as well as other prominent Lithuanian artists with an emphasis on textile arts.
For information about a current show, please contact the Museum.

Museum facilities
In 2000, Janina Marks established a Not For Profit Institution in Kėdainiai. The Institution purchased a 100 year old building for use as a Museum. The buildings interior was modernized to meet contemporary Museum standards while the exterior was restored to reflect the historical significance of this fine old structure. The Museum currently displays paintings, prints, rugs and tapestries created by and donated by Janina Monkutė Marks. The Museum opened its doors to the public on October 20, 2001.

Other news
Gift Shop. Available in the Gift Shop are souvenirs with the Museum’s emblem as well as selection of art books, journals, cards, brochures, small prints and paintings.
Membership. The Museum has established various levels of membership to facilitate community involvement. This Museum is a vital part of the community of Kėdainiai and will thrive with the cooperation and participation of volunteers and members. There will be an annual Membership Meeting to which only members, volunteers and honored guests will be invited.
Membership Levels. Member of JMM Museum: 25 Litas a year. This membership includes free entrance to the Museum, information and invitations to the gallery openings.
Family Membership: 100 Litas a year. This option extends the basic membership to your family. Allowing your immediate family the privileges of Museum membership.
Honored Friend of JMM Museum: 100 Litas a year. This level provides free entrance to the Museum, information and invitations to all the public events. A 10% discount on purchases at the JMM Museum Gift Shop is also included.
Sponsor of JMM Museum: 250 Litas a year. Membership at this level entitles the member and immediate family to free admissions to gallery openings, receptions, concerts, poetry readings, and a 10% discount at the JMM Museum Gift Shop. Patron of the JMM Museum: 1 000 Litas – Life Time Membership. Patron’s names will be prominently displayed at the Museum. They will receive free admissions to gallery openings, receptions, concerts, poetry readings, and a 10% discount at the JMM Museum Gift Shop. Patrons will also receive a gift from Janina Monkutė Marks as her personal thanks for their generous support.
The Founder and the Chief of the Museum is Janina Monkutė-Marks.
The Janina Monkutė-Marks Museum-Gallery expects support from all enlightened and art-loving people. If You sponsor our Museum, You are entitled to its membership.