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2008 annual report 4 Board of Trustees 4 Committees of the Board of Trustees 7 President and Chairman’s Report 9 Director’s Report 10 Curatorial Report 14 15 15 16
Exhibitions Traveling Exhibitions Publications
Loans 17 Acquisitions 28 Attendance 29 Education and Public Programs 31 Year in Review 36 Development 38 Donors 48 Support Groups 52 Support Group Officers 56 Staff 58 Financial Report/Statements Unless otherwise noted, all photography of works in the Collection is by John Glembin. cover Erwin Redl, Matrix XV, 2007 (detail). Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society. left T. L. Solien, Night Rider, 2003 (detail). Purchase, Doerfler Fund.
board of trustees Board of Trustees Sheldon B. Lubar Chairman
auxiliary spokespersons
W. Kent Velde President
Mary Caan President, Collectors’ Corner
Betty Ewens Quadracci Secretary
Phyllis Scharner President, Garden Club
Danny L. Cunningham Treasurer Frederic G. Friedman Assistant Secretary and Legal Counsel
members at large
Donald W. Baumgartner Lori Bechthold Valerie Clarke Michael J. Cudahy Curt S. Culver Marvin L. Fishman Ellen Glaisner Judy Gordon Carmen Haberman Judy H. Jorgensen Patricia Jursik A. Raymond Kehm W. David Knox II Kenneth C. Krei Raymond R. Krueger Gail A. Lione Marianne Lubar P. Michael Mahoney R. Bruce McDonald Rick Norris José A. Olivieri Jill G. Pelisek Anthony J. Petullo William L. Randall Roy Reiman Marcia Rimai Sandra Robinson Suzanne L. Selig Deloris Sims Dorothy M. Stadler Christine Symchych Stacy G. Terris Lynde B. Uihlein Jeffery W. Yabuki Andrew A. Ziegler
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COMMITTEES OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES
executive committee
W. Kent Velde Chair
Christopher S. Abele Donald W. Baumgartner Valerie B. Clarke Danny L. Cunningham Frederic G. Friedman Ellen Glaisner Kenneth C. Krei Raymond R. Krueger Gail A. Lione Marianne Lubar Sheldon B. Lubar P. Michael Mahoney R. Bruce McDonald Betty Ewens Quadracci Lynde B. Uihlein
acquisitions and collections committee Marianne Lubar Chair
George A. Evans, Jr. Vice Chair Donald W. Baumgartner Karen Johnson Boyd Marilyn Bradley Andrea B. Bryant Margaret Chester Stephen Einhorn Arthur A. Gebhardt F. William Haberman Anthony Krausen Arthur J. Laskin Gail A. Lione Wayne R. Lueders Marjorie Moon Anthony J. Petullo Richard R. Pieper Sande Robinson | 2008 annual report
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Reva Shovers Christine Symchych Frederick Vogel III Robert A. Wagner Hope Melamed Winter
acquisitions and collections committee subcommittees Decorative Arts Committee Constance Godfrey Chair
Barbara Buzard Mary Caan Barbara Elsner George A. Evans, Jr. Barbara Fuldner Henry E. Fuldner† Denise Hice Nicole Teweles Anne Vogel Frederick Vogel III Robert A. Wagner Earlier European Arts Committee Robert Roth Chair Miriam Abele Lisa Bissonette Lorraine Croft Stephen Einhorn George A. Evans, Jr. Arthur J. Laskin Helen Peter Love Marianne Lubar Geoffrey Maclay Marjorie Moon Frank Murn Doug Pearson Larry Salustro Andrea Schloemer Sally Schuler Kenneth Treis William Treul
Photography Committee Kevin Miyazaki Chair Dick Blau Barbara Ciurej Carmen Haberman F. William Haberman Carol Lewensohn Lindsay Lochman Madeleine Lubar Cardi Smith Christine Symchych Frederick Vogel IV Prints and Drawings Committee Thomas Maher Chair Kent Anderson Roger L. Boerner Lois Ehlert Laurence Eiseman, Jr. Marianne Epstein Julia Evans Jean Friedlander Arthur A. Gebhardt Milton Gutglass* George T. Jacobi David Ritz Helen Weber Barry Wind*
audit committee
R. Bruce McDonald Chair
Keith Burns Danny L. Cunningham Sheldon B. Lubar Stacy G. Terris W. Kent Velde
development committee
Annual Campaign Solicitors Andrea B. Bryant Curt S. Culver Sue Frautschi Jean Friedlander Ellen Glaisner Judy Gordon Gail A. Lione Marianne Lubar Sheldon B. Lubar Donna Meyer Jill G. Pelisek William L. Randall Sandra Robinson Sally Schuler Suzanne L. Selig Lynde B. Uihlein W. Kent Velde
education and public programs committee Christopher S. Abele Chair
Kim Abler Barry Applewhite John Augenstein Joel Brennan Thomas Buck José Chavez Marlene Doerr Daniel Donder Christine Grota Sarah Jerome Judy H. Jorgensen A. Raymond Kehm Janet Matthews Nancy Mitchell Phillip Naylor Sue Nelson José A. Olivieri Betty Ewens Quadracci Cindy Zautcke
Frederic G. Friedman Ellen Glaisner Co-Chairs
exhibitions committee
Curt S. Culver Jean Friedlander Judy Gordon Carmen Haberman Gail A. Lione Marianne Lubar
Christopher S. Abele Karen Johnson Boyd Dale R. Faught Jean Friedlander
Lynde B. Uihlein Chair
Carmen Haberman George T. Jacobi Judy H. Jorgensen Jane L. Kaiser Raymond R. Krueger Donna Meyer Joseph Pabst Anthony J. Petullo Betty Ewens Quadracci Suzanne L. Selig Dorothy M. Stadler Jeffery W. Yabuki
facilities committee
Donald W. Baumgartner Chair Steven G. Chamberlin Richard J. Glaisner Rick Norris
finance committee
Danny L. Cunningham Chair
Donald W. Baumgartner Richard J. Glaisner Sheldon B. Lubar P. Michael Mahoney Marcia Rimai W. Kent Velde
human resources and remuneration committee Kenneth C. Krei Chair
P. Michael Mahoney José A. Olivieri Anthony J. Petullo Deloris Sims W. Kent Velde
investment committee
P. Michael Mahoney Chair Curt S. Culver Mark G. Doll Richard J. Glaisner Wayne R. Lueders Allen M. Taylor W. Kent Velde
nominations and governance committee
Sheldon B. Lubar 1977–1980 Lloyd W. Herrold 1980–1983 David T. Kahler 1983–1986 Robert Feitler 1986–1989 Susan M. Jennings 1989–1992 Allen L. Samson 1992–1995 P. Michael Mahoney 1995–1998 Frank J. Pelisek* 1998–2001 Donald W. Baumgartner 2001–2004 Sheldon B. Lubar 2004–2005; Chair, 2005– Andrew A. Ziegler 2005–2007 W. Kent Velde 2007–
Gail A. Lione Chair
Donald W. Baumgartner Marianne Lubar Sheldon B. Lubar Betty Ewens Quadracci Suzanne L. Selig W. Kent Velde Frederic G. Friedman, Ex-Officio
planned giving committee Andrea B. Bryant Jill G. Pelisek Co-Chairs
Donn Dresselhuys Dale R. Faught Frederic G. Friedman Ed Hashek Judy H. Jorgensen Sally Schuler
Raymond R. and Barbara Krueger
public affairs committee
Layton Art Collection, Inc. Board of Trustees Frederick Vogel IV President
Raymond R. Krueger Chair Christopher S. Abele H. Carl Mueller Betty Ewens Quadracci William L. Randall
Henry E. Fuldner† Constance Godfrey Vice Presidents Robert A. Wagner Treasurer
War Memorial Corporation Board of Trustees P. Michael Mahoney Raymond R. Krueger Presidents Emeritus Council and Chairpersons since 1968 Roger L. Boerner 1968–1971 Arnold D. K. Mason* 1971–1973 Robert V. Krikorian* 1973–1977
George A. Evans, Jr. Secretary Daniel Keegan Curator of the Collection Thomas B. Fitzgerald Kate Raab Polly Van Dyke William Van Dyke Frederick Vogel III
A. Raymond and Sue Kehm Deceased † Deceased after August 31, 2008 *
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president and chairman’s report We are pleased to announce that the twelve months covered by this report (September 1, 2007–August 31, 2008) were marked by great resolve and dedication. Once again, the Museum successfully operated on a balanced budget, as mandated by the Board, thanks to the hard work and commitment of everyone here at the Milwaukee Art Museum. The passion of those who serve the Museum, past and present, enables us to remain a leading art museum in the region and nationally, and a relevant art organization to Milwaukee. We had 274,615 visitors to the Museum, and visitors and critics alike praised feature exhibitions Martín Ramírez, Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945, and Gilbert & George. Reinforcing the quality of its exhibition programming, the Museum entered into its first collaboration with the National Gallery of Art on the acclaimed Foto exhibition. The partnership further provided new opportunities for affiliation, such as for the winter 2009 exhibition Jan Lievens: Out of Rembrandt’s Shadow, our first exhibition co-organized with the National Gallery of Art. The Board realized some critical milestones this past year: hiring a new director, Daniel T. Keegan, who joined the Museum in February of 2008; hiring a new chief curator, Brady Roberts, who joined the Museum just a year later in March of 2009; maintaining a sound and balanced budget; and most importantly, continuing to provide the critical oversight that allows the Museum to remain a vital source for inspiration to all our visitors. Dan Keegan arrived eager to engage our audiences through new exhibitions and new visitor experiences, including the objective to expand the Museum’s online presence and interactive capabilities in the galleries. As we publish this report online (early May 2009), we are witnessing a severe disruption in global financial markets. We are cognizant of the challenges this presents. Fortunately, as you will see from the Financial Report, we enter this period in good financial condition. Nonetheless, the Museum’s management team under Dan Keegan’s direction has been thoughtful and prudent in reducing costs, focusing programs on our core mission, and adding great value to the Museum experience. And as we
W. Kent Velde president of the board of trustees
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complete another year of service, we are thankful for the formidable efforts of everyone associated with enhancing and shaping our institution for the future. The Museum continues to benefit significantly from the wisdom, guidance, and support of one of the strongest Boards in the region. We would like to extend our warmest and sincerest gratitude to all of our fellow trustees for their energy and dedication, for making this Museum not just good but great. We would also like to acknowledge the hard work completed over the year by the exceptional staff and devoted docents and volunteers at the Museum. It is our honor to serve as the leadership of the Milwaukee Art Museum Board—thank you for this incredible opportunity and for your support.
Sheldon B. Lubar
In closing, we would like to report that as of May 2009, the Board will see a few changes in its leadership: Sheldon B. Lubar, after four years as chairman, is stepping down; W. Kent Velde will assume the post vacated by Lubar, and Raymond R. Krueger will take over as Board president.
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Amy Sillman, P & H, 2007 (detail). Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society.
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director’s report Fiscal year 2008 saw several major developments at the Milwaukee Art Museum. My arrival in February on a cold, snowy day brought back memories of growing up in Green Bay. It was a shock coming from warm California, but also a pleasant surprise. I was astonished to see that Milwaukee had developed into a thriving cultural center with the Art Museum in pride of place. The city’s rich cultural landscape of museums and performing arts venues, along with the revitalization of the lakefront and downtown, makes Milwaukee a truly beautiful place to live and work. I was equally amazed to discover how much the community and region value and support the Museum. Not only was there a fabulous new addition to the Museum, but it was also paid in full thanks to the commitment of significant private community leadership. The fact that the Museum is debt free is even more important given these economic times. I joined the Museum at the invitation of the Board of Trustees to help prepare the Museum for the future and for a younger generation of visitors seeking new experiences and new ways to learn about art. To that end, we immediately began to assess and plan for important changes to the Museum experience. Museum staff and trustees went through a series of workshops and retreats to better understand the opportunities and the needs of our increasingly diverse audiences. We researched important changes underway in the museum industry and studied best practices at other leading museums. Several key recommendations emerged: We must move from a more traditional museum model of presenting art to a model of presenting great experi ences around the art. We must become more family friendly by expanding the options for learning as well as for entertainment. We must utilize technology to expand the ways in which visitors to the Museum access information about the art. No doubt, you have already noticed and experienced some of these changes at the Museum.
It has also been a busy 2008 for growing the Collection. There are too many artworks to list here (the full list of fiscal year art acquisitions—over 170 works—can be found on page 17). However, two art acquisitions are particularly significant: iona rozeal brown’s painting sacrifice, purchased with funds from the African American Art Alliance and Contemporary Art Society, and a visitor favorite, Erwin Redl’s Matrix XV, an interactive installation that plays with light, perception, and dimension. These works expand the Museum’s holdings so that every visit can be fresh and exciting.
Daniel T. Keegan
At this writing, we are in the midst of one of the most challenging economic environments in decades. That reality has placed a significant strain on the Museum, as it has on all non-profit organizations. Our fiscal year 2009 budget plan is solid, prudent, and responsible. Through careful analysis and subsequent cost reductions, we entered the new fiscal year with clarity about what we can afford, what can wait, and what we must do to begin to act on this renewed vision for the Museum. I hope you agree with me that the amazing service and support provided by the Museum’s Board leadership, our Members, and hundreds of volunteers made the difference this past year—and will do so again in the year ahead. The future is bright: The vision is clear and the opportunities enormous. Together we will get there. Thank you for your unwavering commitment to the Milwaukee Art Museum.
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curatorial report This was an exciting year for the Museum’s Curatorial Department. We presented landmark exhibitions, acquired key works that build on the institution’s strengths while deepening our holdings in other important areas, conserved and maintained the works in our world-class Collection, and dedicated new resources to the library and the archives in the interests of scholarly research. A number of galleries were reinstalled this fiscal year to provide two celebrated areas of the Collection with engaging new presentations: Biedermeier and the American Collections. Following the international tour of the exhibition Biedermeier: The Invention of Simplicity, the Museum’s Biedermeier collection was completely reinstalled in the René von Schleinitz Gallery of nineteenth-century German and Austrian art. The Museum’s Biedermeier objects—among the rarest and highest quality examples in the United States—are now the centerpiece of the gallery, which features an eye-catching blue entry wall, an alcove that sets furniture against reproduction Biedermeier wallpaper, and chairs that are mounted on the wall so that visitors can get a better look. The American Collections Galleries on the Lower Level closed in February and underwent a thorough interpretive renovation. The innovative thematic galleries that had been installed in 2001 when the Museum first teamed up with the Chipstone Foundation were radically updated to bring fresh ideas to the presentation of the collections. The first spaces opened in June to wide acclaim and included a gallery of decorative arts objects presented as sculptural works; an installation of the Museum’s outstanding collection of early American paintings; and a rotating exhibition space, the Decorative Arts Gallery. With the continuing support of the Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust, the Museum completed the final phase of a project dedicated to the George Mann Niedecken Archive (formerly the Prairie Archives). Contract archivist Tim Ladwig finished cataloguing the archive, developed a digital database and online finding aid, and improved the archive’s storage capabilities. In addition, a primary focus of conservation activity this year was on Niedecken works in the Collection. Three chairs and a rug received major conservation treatment thanks to the support of the American Heritage Society. Several works on paper were conserved, and several hundred works on paper were archivally rehoused. The 10 |
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American Heritage Society even sponsored an all-day event in the Conservation Lab with a Niedecken theme. Other conservation activity included preparing more than four hundred works on paper for exhibitions and rotations from the Collection; the treatment of paintings by Arthur Dove (Sunrise, 1924, oil on wood), Maurice Vlaminck (Wheat Fields, ca. 1906, oil on canvas), and Andrew Wyeth (Afternoon, ca. 1945, tempera on wood); the cleaning and restoration of several dozen silver objects, as well as two marble busts of Frederick Layton and Marie Pabst by Gaetano Trentanove; and the conservation of over forty works on paper. To prepare for the Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945 exhibition in the Collection Galleries, Senior Conservator Jim de Young oversaw the large and complicated conservation of the Walk-In Infinity Chamber. Researching and finding suppliers for the 1960s glass and lights to restore Landsman’s electronic sculpture were monumental tasks that could not have been accomplished without the generous financial support of the Museum’s Friends of Art. Additional works conserved were sculptures by Yaacov Agam, Stephen Antonakos, Pol Bury, Howard Jones, and Otto Piene. Through the generosity of private donors, the Conservation Lab was fortunate to receive a new spectrophotometer and paper conservation suction table, both of which will considerably enhance the Museum’s ability to identify and care for the artworks in its charge. Under the direction of Librarian Heather Winter, the Museum’s George Peckham Miller Art Research Library continued to expand its research resources. Through generous support from the Lucia and Alice Stern Library Fund, the worldwide catalogue exchange program, and a number of private donations, the library acquired a variety of important research resources, including George Inness: A Catalogue Raisonné; Pissarro: Critical Catalogue of Paintings; and Alexej von Jawlensky: Catalogue Raisonné of the Oil Paintings, among others. Stanley Landsman, Walk-In Infinity Chamber, 1968 (detail). Gift of the artist and Friends of Art.
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Located on the West Mezzanine Level of the Museum, the library engages the public through behindthe-scenes tours and rotating displays in the case outside its entrance. Among the items featured in 2008 were selections from the Museum’s rare book collection, including Paul Cézanne (Paris: Vollard Editeur, 1914) by famed art dealer Ambroise Vollard and the rare Monografía: las obras de José Guadalupe Posada, grabador mexicano (México: Mexican Folkways, 1930), which contains an introduction by Diego Rivera. In November, Winter curated the exhibition that celebrates the 50th anniversary of the Eero Saarinen–designed War Memorial Center. Year-round, and with the assistance of graduate student interns from the University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee’s School of Information Studies, the library works to organize and make available the Museum’s extensive array of art research materials. The Museum’s curators again were involved in many professional organizations and conferences throughout the year. Of note is the honor bestowed on Curator of Earlier European Art Laurie Winters, who was selected as a member of the inaugural class of the Center for Curatorial Leadership (CCL). The CCL prepares top curators for leadership positions in museums through an intensive program that combines graduate-level business courses taught by professors of the Columbia Graduate School of Business with the opportunity to meet high-profile art museum directors and collectors. Winters was one of only ten curators selected nationally for a fellowship to take part in the inaugural year of the program.
Acquisitions Museum acquisitions in fiscal year 2008 included major works of art that built on the Acquisition Plan prepared by our curators. Major gifts came from the Bradley Foundation, including sculptures by Barbara Hepworth, Donald Judd, and Ellsworth Kelly. Purchases of contemporary abstract paintings by Michelle Grabner, David Reed, Amy Sillman, and Sarah Walker further enhanced a core component of the Collection. Thanks to the perennial support of the Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, the Museum acquired key photographs by Dave Heath, Roger Mayne, and Lou Stoumen, expanding our outstanding collection of
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mid-century street photography. Other acquisition highlights in photography included works by Harry Callahan, Rena Bass Forman, György Kepes, and Sze Tsung Leong. In addition, the Museum added to its Collection Subhankar Banerjee’s Caribou Migration I, a beautiful, near-abstract aerial view that ultimately reinforces the delicate interconnectedness of the Arctic’s varied and complicated ecosystem. Major gifts included Vanessa Beecroft’s VBGDW, given in honor of David Gordon by Susan and Lew Manilow. The collection of prints and drawings was greatly augmented this year by a number of important gifts and purchases. The fine collection of posters at the Museum was enhanced by three significant acquisitions: stellar lithographs by Leonetto Cappiello, Ludwig Hohlwein, and Johan Thorn-Prikker. Several late-nineteenthcentury/early-twentieth-century prints and books were also added, including rare woodcuts and lithographs by Henri Rivière. Donald and Helen Polacheck gifted a major collection of ornithological and botanical prints, including work by John James Audubon, Mark Catesby, Robert John Thornton, and Alexander Wilson, among others. The curatorial staff of prints and drawings also undertook extensive archival research in preparation for the publication of the catalogue raisonné of the prints of Warrington Colescott; several major works by this artist were donated to the collection in recognition of this groundbreaking publication. The Museum also received a generous gift from the Collectors’ Corner in honor of its 60th anniversary. The group has a longstanding interest in textiles and needlework, which makes the eighteenth-century embroidered wallet from New England an especially fitting gift. The piece is signed by Mary Eaton and dated 1764. The quality of Eaton’s embroidery is very high and the brilliance of the surviving color is excellent. The strong provenance that accompanies the piece makes it rare and rich for interpretation. Finally, the Museum further expanded its small Asian collection with a gift of two pieces in 2008. The first is a Chinese tomb sculpture in the shape of a bull pulling a cart. This is an important work that builds on an already existing strength of material from the Han period. The second work is a nineteenth-century Chinese School painting, Hong Kong from the Harbor, which depicts the Hong Kong harbor in great detail
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and illustrates the commercial and cultural exchange between China and the West in the period around 1825. Both works are gifts of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Cutler.
Exhibitions The Museum’s exhibition program offered visitors a wide range of first-class art and memorable experiences. The season began in September with Photographs from the Ends of the Earth, curated by Lisa Hostetler, in Koss Gallery. The exhibition included photographs of the Arctic and Antarctica from the nineteenth century to the present. The vast majority of the historical photographs were drawn from the collection of the American Geographical Society Library at the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee, continuing the strong partnership between our two institutions. In October, Martín Ramírez, the critically acclaimed exhibition organized by the American Folk Art Museum, opened in the Baker/Rowland Galleries. Closely tied to the Museum’s strength in folk and self-taught art, this exhibition reclaimed Ramírez as one of the twentieth century’s most important artists. Before the American Collections closed for construction, the Decorative Arts Gallery presented Art and Reform: Sara Galner, the Saturday Evening Girls, and the Paul Revere Pottery, organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston, and curated by former Museum associate curator of decorative arts Nonie Gadsden. The exhibition presented the story of a young woman who was integral to the development of Arts and Crafts era pottery in Boston. The Contemporary Galleries continue to showcase the exhibition Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945 that opened in January 2008. Sensory Overload celebrates the Museum’s trove of optical and kinetic art dating from 1945 to the present and is chronological in its presentation. The exhibition is bookended by the newly conserved Walk-In Infinity Chamber (1968) by Stanley Landsman—perhaps the Museum’s most popular work of contemporary art—and Matrix XV by Erwin Redl (2007), which invites viewers to reconsider their understanding of spatial experience. In February, photography returned to the Baker/ Rowland Galleries for the first time since 2003 with the exhibition Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945. Organized by the National Gallery of Art in Washington, Foto brought together landmark
photographs from central Europe created during the golden age of photography between the two world wars, when the New Vision, the mass-circulation picture press, and Surrealism came to define Modern photography. The show was popular with audiences and received critical accolades both locally and on its international tour. In Koss Gallery, The Powerful Hand of George Bellows: Drawings from the Boston Public Library was very well received, and for the Museum’s On Site program, a commissioned installation by Milwaukee-based artist Santiago Cucullu punctuated the Schroeder Galleria beginning in April. Summer brought to Milwaukee Gilbert & George, a traveling retrospective organized by the Tate. Featuring large-scale photographs—some of the most remarkable and influential art of our times—by the dapper duo, the exhibition dug deep into the full spectrum of human experience while never failing to fascinate the eye. A Revolutionary in Milwaukee: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken opened in the Koss Gallery in June. The show’s guest curator John Eastberg, senior historian at the Captain Pabst Mansion, brought fresh insight to Niedecken’s work in a number of different media. Finally, J. Palin Thorley: Modern and Traditional Design in Twentieth-Century Ceramics, guest curated by John C. Austin, curator emeritus of ceramics and glass at Colonial Williamsburg, debuted in the newly reconfigured Decorative Arts Gallery.
The Milwaukee Art Museum and the Chipstone Foundation The Museum and the Chipstone Foundation built upon their collaborative partnership this year and worked to completely re-conceive the American Collections Galleries, which had originally been installed in 2001. A non-profit organization located in Fox Point, Wisconsin, Chipstone was founded in 1965 by Milwaukee collectors Stanley and Polly Mariner Stone with the mission to collect early American decorative arts and promote scholarship in the field. Today, the foundation’s holdings of early American furniture, historical prints, and British pottery are creatively displayed and interpreted alongside the Museum’s Collection. In addition to its collaboration with the Museum, Chipstone publishes two annual scholarly journals, American Furniture and Ceramics in America.
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exhibitions Photographs from the Ends of the Earth Sept 13–Dec 24, 2007 Koss Gallery Organized in collaboration with the American Geographical Society Library of the University of Wisconsin–Milwaukee Libraries Supported by the Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Martín Ramírez Oct 6, 2007–Jan 13, 2008 baker/rowland galleries Organized by the American Folk Art Museum Presented by Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar. Education Sponsor JP Morgan Chase Bank. Milwaukee presentation supported by the Harley-Davidson Foundation, Rockwell Automation, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel, Dorothy W. Inbusch Foundation, Inc., Bucryus-Erie Foundation, and Mr. and Mrs. José A. Olivieri. Art and Reform: Sara Galner, the Saturday Evening Girls, and the Paul Revere Pottery Oct 25, 2007–Feb 10, 2008 decorative arts gallery Organized by the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston Sponsored by the Chipstone Foundation The Powerful Hand of George Bellows: Drawings from the Boston Public Library Jan 10–March 23, 2008 koss gallery Organized by the Trust for Museum Exhibitions, Washington, D.C., in collaboration with the Boston Public Library
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Sponsored by the Caxambas Foundation, with additional support provided by the Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Foundation Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945 Jan 24, 2008–June 7, 2009 contemporary galleries Sponsored by David Bermant Foundation and DeWitt Ross & Stevens Law Firm, with additional support provided by the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Contemporary Art Society and Friends of Art Scholastic Art Awards—Wisconsin Regional Exhibition Jan 26–March 16, 2008 pieper education gallery and schroeder galleria Supported by the Milwaukee Art Museum Docents, the Marc Flesch Memorial Fund, James Heller in memory of Avis Heller, Ray and Sue Kehm with matching funds from AT&T, James and Carol Wiensch, and an anonymous donor Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Feb 9–May 4, 2008 baker/rowland galleries Organized by the National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by the Argosy Foundation, with generous additional support provided by the Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation, Milwaukee Art Museum’s Friends of Art, Christine Symchych, Madeleine and David Lubar, The Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation, Inc., Milwaukee Art Museum’s Photography Council, and an anonymous donor
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A Revolutionary in Milwaukee: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken April 17–July 20, 2008 koss gallery Sponsored by the Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust On Site: Santiago Cucullu (MF Ziggurat) April 24, 2008–Jan 4, 2009 schroeder galleria Sponsored by Harpo Foundation J. Palin Thorley: Modern and Traditional Design in TwentiethCentury Ceramics June 5–Aug 17, 2008 decorative arts gallery Co-organized with the Chipstone Foundation Gilbert & George June 14–Sept 1, 2008 baker/rowland galleries Organized by the Tate Modern, London Sponsored by the Argosy Foundation and Donald and Donna Baumgartner, Suzanne L. Selig, Lynde B. Uihlein, Lehmann Maupin Gallery (New York), Sonnabend Gallery (New York), and the Wisconsin Department of Tourism, with additional support provided by Greater Milwaukee Foundation Terry A. Hueneke Fund, Tony and Sue Krausen, Jon Schlagenhaft & Curt Stern, Jean Friedlander, David and Maggi Gordon in memory of Max Gordon, Marc and Jacqueline Leland in honor of Max Gordon, Susan and Lew Manilow, Cream City Foundation’s Joseph R. Pabst LGBT Infrastructure Fund, Reva and Philip Shovers, Leonard Sobczak, Richard W. Weening, and Julilly W. Kohler
traveling exhibitions 19th-Century German Prints, Drawings, and Paintings from the Milwaukee Art Museum Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati, OH Sept 7–Nov 4, 2007 Elusive Signs: Bruce Nauman Works with Light The Andy Warhol Museum, Pittsburgh, PA Sept 22–Dec 29, 2007
Gord Peteran: Furniture Meets Its Maker Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue, WA Sept 13–Dec 9, 2007 Anderson Gallery, VCU School of Arts, Richmond, VA Jan 18–March 2, 2008 Long Beach Museum of Art, Long Beach, CA April 11–Sept 7, 2008
Museum of Contemporary Art San Diego, La Jolla, CA May 25–Aug 31, 2008
publications The Domestic Scene (1897–1927): George M. Niedecken, Interior Architect Second Edition Expanded 120 pages, over 100 illustrations Designed by Dan Saal with Brenda Neigbauer Printed by the Fox Company Lithographers, West Allis, WI Distributed by the University of Wisconsin Press The 1981 first edition of this work had long been out of print and much sought after. A second edition was published to celebrate the 2008 opening of the fully catalogued George Mann Niedecken Archives, and in conjunction with the exhibition A Revolutionary in Milwaukee: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken. This exhibition was curated by John C. Eastberg, senior historian at the Captain Pabst Mansion, and coordinated at the Museum by Liz Flaig. The expanded second edition includes the original contributions of author Cheryl Robertson and Niedecken himself, with updated photography, additional color images, and an essay by John C. Eastberg. Eastberg’s scholarship has deepened our understanding of Niedecken’s career by presenting his lesser-known work in the context of Milwaukee’s artistic and social history. Sponsored by the Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust
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Listed chronologically by date of loan
Romanticism to Impressionism: Nineteenth-Century German Prints and Drawings from the Milwaukee Art Museum Taft Museum of Art, Cincinnati, OH Sept 7–Nov 4, 2007 The following ten paintings accompanied this Milwaukee Art Museum exhibition, comprised of 69 works on paper, that traveled to the Taft Museum of Art (see traveling exhibitions on page 15). Christian Bokelmann The People’s Bank Shortly Before the Crash, 1877 Oil on canvas l1888.24 Michael Carl Gregorovius View of Danzig, 1825 Oil on canvas m1999.40 Joseph Anton Koch Landscape with Ruth and Boaz, ca. 1823–25 Oil on canvas m1999.117 Franz Seraph von Lenbach Bavarian Peasant Girl, 1860 Oil on canvas m1969.58 Karl Friedrich Lessing Castle Eltz, ca. 1855 Oil on canvas m1962.94 Ernst Ferdinand Oehme Meissen in Winter, 1854 Oil on canvas m1962.105 Carl Spitzweg Women Mowing in the Mountains, 1858 Oil on canvas m1962.54 Carl Christian Vogel von Vogelstein Portrait of Ferdinand-GeorgeAugust, Duke of Saxony, 1815 Oil on canvas M1988.42
Heinrich von Zügel The Overturned Oxcart, 1875 Oil on canvas m1967.68 Philippe de Champaigne Musée Rath, Geneva, Switzerland Sept 20, 2007–Jan 13, 2008 Philippe de Champaigne Moses Presenting the Tablets of the Law, ca. 1648 Oil on canvas m1964.121 Georgia O’Keeffe and the Women of the Stieglitz Circle Georgia O’Keeffe Museum, Santa Fe, NM Sept 21, 2007–Jan 13, 2008 With subsequent travel to the High Museum of Art, Atlanta, GA (Feb 9–May 4, 2008) and the San Diego Museum of Art, CA (May 24–Sept 28, 2008) Georgia O’Keeffe Early Abstraction, 1915* Charcoal on paper m1997.189 * only traveled to first venue Georgia O’Keeffe Series I, No. 7, 1919 Oil on canvas m1997.193 Georgia O’Keeffe: Nature and Abstraction Vancouver Art Gallery, BC Oct 6, 2007–Jan 13, 2008 Georgia O’Keeffe Blue B, 1959 Oil on canvas m1973.606 Georgia O’Keeffe It Was Red and Pink, 1959 Oil on canvas m1977.135
Ferdinand Georg Waldmüller St. Nicholas Day, 1851 Oil on wood panel m1962
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Courbet Galeries nationales du Grand Palais, Paris, France Oct 8, 2007–Jan 28, 2008
Gerrit Sinclair University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee Art History Gallery, WI April 18–May 8, 2008
With subsequent travel to The Metropolitan Museum of Art, NY (Feb 25–May 18, 2008) and Musée Fabre, Montpellier, France (June 13–Sept 28, 2008)
Gerrit Sinclair Seated Nude, 1943 Oil on Masonite m1977.6
Gustave Courbet Portrait of Clément Laurier, 1855 Oil on canvas m1968.31 Paula Modersohn-Becker and Paris around 1900 Kunsthalle Bremen, Germany Oct 13, 2007–Feb 24, 2008 Paula Modersohn-Becker Two Girls in White and Blue Dresses, 1906 Oil on board m2004.128 Martin Puryear The Museum of Modern Art, NY Nov 4, 2007–Jan 14, 2008 With subsequent travel to the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth, TX (Feb 18–May 18, 2008), The National Gallery of Art, Washington, DC (June 22–Sept 28, 2008), and the San Francisco Museum of Modern Art, CA (Oct 28, 2008– Jan 25, 2009) Martin Puryear Maroon, 1987–88 Steel, wire mesh, wood, and tar m1991.24 The Dancer: Degas, Forain and Toulouse-Lautrec Portland Museum of Art, OR Feb 2–May 11, 2008 Henri de Toulouse-Lautrec La Danse au Moulin Rouge, 1897 Color lithograph m1964.57
Gerrit Sinclair Self-Portrait, 1945 Egg and oil tempera on Masonite m1957.7 The German Entrepreneurs Deutsches Historisches Museum, Berlin, Germany April 25–Aug 31, 2008 Christian Bokelmann The People’s Bank Shortly Before the Crash, 1877 Oil on canvas l1888.24 Future Tense Neuberger Museum of Art, State University of New York, Purchase May 11–July 20, 2008 Sarah Walker Frostline, 2007 Acrylic on paper m2008.68a,b T.L. Solien: Myths and Monsters Madison Museum of Contemporary Art, WI May 17–Aug 17, 2008 T.L. Solien Night Rider, 2003 Oil and enamel on canvas m2008.75 Emily Groom Museum of Wisconsin Art, West Bend, WI Aug 6–Oct 27, 2008 Emily Groom Cloud Shadows, 1914 Oil on canvas m1914.2
acquisitions The acquisition list includes gifts and purchases from September 1, 2007, to August 31, 2008. Dimensions are in inches, with height, width, and depth in that order, unless otherwise specified. For drawings and prints, dimensions indicate sheet size (except where indicated); for photographs, the image size. Prints and drawings are on paper, with exceptions noted. Primary materials only are listed for decorative arts. Paintings
Cecilia Beaux (American, 1855–1942) Mrs. Stedman Buttrick and Son John, 1909 Oil on canvas 33 1/4 x 25 in. Gift of Mrs. John D. Bryson m2008.76 iona rozeal brown (American, b. 1966) sacrifice, 2007 Mixed media on framed panel 52 x 38 in. Purchase, with funds from African American Art Alliance and Contemporary Art Society m2007.60 Chinese School Hong Kong from the Harbor, ca. 1870 Oil on canvas 17 3/4 x 30 1/2 in. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Cutler m2008.78 Michelle Grabner (American, b. 1962) Untitled, 2007 Flashe on canvas 80 x 80 in. Purchase, Doerfler Fund m2008.74 Dennis Nechvatal (American, b. 1948) Poet, 1981 Oil on canvas 26 1/2 x 22 in. Gift of Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar m2007.88 David Reed (American, b. 1946) #546, 2002–06 Oil and alkyd on linen 40 x 180 in.
Purchase, with funds from Friends of Art on their 50th anniversary in honor of Elizabeth D. Hoffman (foa leadership, 1981–2008) m2008.69 Amy Sillman (American, b. 1966) P & H, 2007 Oil on canvas 72 x 80 in. Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society m2008.77 T. L. Solien (American, b. 1949) Night Rider, 2003 Oil and enamel on canvas 60 x 72 in. Purchase, Doerfler Fund m2008.75 Jimmy Lee Sudduth (American, 1910–2007) Untitled, n.d. Mixed media on wood 48 x 48 in. Gift of Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar m2007.89 Sarah Walker (American, b. 1963) Frostline, 2007 Acrylic on paper 80 x 120 in. Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society m2008.68a,b Philip Wofford (American, b. 1935) Delivery Chasm, 1971 Acrylic and mixed media on canvas 68 1/4 x 69 in. Gift of Jim and Joan Urdan m2007.85
Sculpture
Chinese Bull Cart, Northern Qi Dynasty (550–577 ce) Painted pottery 11 5/8 x 16 1/2 in. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Cutler m2008.79 Barbara Hepworth (English, 1903–1975) Two Piece Marble (Rangatira), 1968–69 Marble 28 x 35 x 13 in. (top); 38 x 24 x 18 in. (bottom) Gift of the Bradley Family Foundation m2008.55 Donald Judd (American, 1928–1994) Untitled, 1970 Anodized aluminum 8 x 8 1/4 x 161 in. Gift of the Bradley Family Foundation m2008.56 Ellsworth Kelly (American, b. 1923) Curve VI, 1974 3/4 in. polished aluminum 120 x 12 x 3/4 in. Gift of the Bradley Family Foundation m2008.57 Erwin Redl (Austrian, b. 1963) Matrix XV, 2007 Blue LED lights and fiber-optic rods Dimensions variable Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society m2007.87
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Drawings
Warrington Colescott (American, b. 1921) History of Printmaking: Mauricio Lasansky Arrives in Iowa City, 1975 Pen and ink on handmade paper 21 3/4 x 30 13/16 in. (image and sheet) Gift of Christopher A. Graf, MD, in remembrance of Janet E. Graf m2007.65 Santiago Cucullu (Argentinean, b. 1969) Skins, Rocks, Windows, and Walls, 2008 Adhesive vinyl Dimensions variable Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society in honor of Jim Murphy m2008.106 Paul LaMantia (American, b. 1938) X Day, 2004 Acrylic and ink on paper 36 x 45 in. Gift of the artist and Ms. Sheryl Johnson m2007.61 Simon Sparrow (American, 1925–2000) Untitled [portrait of a woman], 1980s Pastel with acrylic on notebook paper 23 7/8 x 18 in. (image and sheet) Accessioned from Museum service m2007.55
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Vanessa Beecroft, VBGDW, 2000. Gift of Susan and Lewis Manilow in honor of David Gordon.
Harry Callahan, Chicago, ca. 1948. Purchase, with funds from the Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust.
iona rozeal brown, sacrifice, 2007 (detail). Purchase, with funds from African American Art Alliance and Contemporary Art Society.
Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Untitled, n.d. (detail). Gift of Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar.
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Prints
Josef Albers (American, b. Germany, 1888–1976) White Line Squares, XII, 1966 Color lithograph 20 3/4 x 20 3/4 in. Gift of Robert and Helen Weber Family m2007.70 John James Audubon (American, b. Santo Domingo [now Haiti], 1785–1851) Roscoe’s Yellow Throat; from The Birds of America (Edinburgh and London, 1827–38), vol. I, plate 24, 1832 Hand-colored etching, engraving, and aquatint 38 11/16 x 25 3/4–26 in. Gift of Helen and Jeanette Oberndorfer m2007.74 Barn Owl; from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), vol. I, plate 34, 1839/40 Hand-colored lithograph 10 7/16 x 6 13/16 in. m2008.51 Iceland or Gyr Falcon; from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), vol. I, plate 19, 1839/40 Hand-colored lithograph 10 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. m2008.52 Purple Martin (Calabash); from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), vol. I, plate 45, 1839/40 Hand-colored lithograph 10 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. m2008.54 Snow Lark Bunting; from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), vol. III, plate 155, 1841 Hand-colored lithograph 10 1/4 x 6 1/4 in. m2008.50 Common, or Purple CrowBlackbird and Maize or Indian Corn; from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), vol. IV, plate 221,
1841/42 Hand-colored lithograph 10 3/16 x 6 3/8 in. m2008.47 Raven (Old Male) and ThickShell Bark Hickory; from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), vol. IV, plate 224, 1841/42 Hand-colored lithograph 10 1/4 x 6 1/2 in. m2008.49 Brown Pelican (Young First Winter); from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), plate 424 Hand-colored lithograph 6 5/8 x 10 5/16 in. m2008.45 Fish Crow and Honey Locust; from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), plate 226 Hand-colored lithograph 10 1/8 x 6 9/16 in. m2008.46 Red-and-White-Shouldered Marsh-Blackbird (Male); from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), plate 214 Hand-colored lithograph 10 3/8 x 6 5/8 in. m2008.48 Whooping Crane (Young); from The Birds of America (New York and Philadelphia, 1840–44), plate 314 Hand-colored lithograph 10 5/16 x 6 9/16 in. m2008.53 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck Félix-Hilaire Buhot (French, 1847–1898) Convoi funèbre au Boulevard de Clichy (Funeral Procession on the Boulevard de Clichy), 1887 Photogravure, etching, drypoint, and aquatint 13 5/8 x 17 13/16 in. Gift of the Hockerman Charitable Trust m2008.70
Margaret Burroughs (American, b. 1917) Bessie Smith, Queen of the Blues, ca. 1945 Linocut 15 15/16 x 12 15/16 in. Purchase, with funds from the African American Art Alliance m2007.81 At the Beach, 1957, reprinted 1977 Linocut 14 5/8 x 18 1/16 in. m2007.83 Black Venus, 1957, reprinted 1977 Linocut 18 1/2 x 12 1/2 in. m2007.82 Gifts of Abe J. and Lynn Goldsmith Alexander Calder (American, 1898–1976) Small Escargot, 1976 Color lithograph 30 1/2 x 22 in. Gift of Helen and Jeanette Oberndorfer m2007.75 Leonetto Cappiello (Italian, 1875–1942, active in France) Maurin Quina, 1908 Color lithograph 63 3/16 x 46 13/16 in. Purchase, Peer Birch Memorial Fund m2008.88 Mark Catesby (English, 1683–1749) The Bahama Coney; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 79 Hand-colored etching 14 5/16 x 20 2/16 in. m2008.24 The Bead Snake, The Virginia Potato; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 60 Hand-colored etching 13 3/4 x 20 5/16 in. m2008.3
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The Bill of the Flamingo in Its Full Dimensions; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 74 Hand-colored etching 20 3/8 x 14 in. m2008.5 The Blue-Wing Shoveler; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 96 Hand-colored etching 19 9/16 x 13 9/16 in. m2008.26 The Blue-Wing Teal; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 99 Hand-colored etching 14 x 20 3/8 in. m2008.19 The Blueish Green Snake; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 47 Hand-colored etching 20 1/4 x 14 5/16 in. m2008.33 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck The Booby; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 87 Hand-colored etching 18 7/8 x 14 3/16 in. Gift of Wallace R. Lee, Jr. and Barbara Brown Lee m2007.78 The Cat Fish; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 23 Hand-colored etching 13 5/8 x 19 9/16 in. m2008.11
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Centipede; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, appendix, plate 2 Hand-colored etching 19 9/16 x 13 13/16 in. m2008.23 The Chain Snake; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 52 Hand-colored etching 13 3/4 x 20 5/16 in. m2008.22 The Copper-Belly Snake, The Ilathera Bark; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 46 Hand-colored etching 13 7/8 x 20 5/16 in. m2008.14 The Corn Snake; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 55 Hand-colored etching 13 15/16 x 20 3/16 in. m2008.32 The Cuckow of Carolina; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 9 Hand-colored etching 14 x 20 5/16 in. m2008.18 The Cut Water; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 90 Hand-colored etching 14 1/16 x 20 7/16 in. m2008.8 The Flying Fish, The Rudder Fish, The Fresh-Water Perch; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 8 Hand-colored etching 20 1/4 x 14 3/16 in. m2008.15
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Frutex Virginianus, Papilio Candatus; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 83 Hand-colored etching 17 5/8 x 12 ½ in. m2008.31 The Goatsucker of Carolina; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 8 Hand-colored etching 14 x 20 1/2 in. m2008.1 The Gray Fox Squirrel; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 74 Hand-colored etching 13 ¾ x 19 9/16 in. m2008.9 The Land Frog; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 69 Hand-colored etching 19 9/16 x 13 11/16 in. m2008.4 Murcena; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 20 Hand-colored etching 14 1/8 x 20 ¼ in. m2008.6 The Negro Fish, The Black Tail; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 7 Hand-colored etching 14 1/8 x 20 3/16 in. m2008.21 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck The Noddy; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 88 Hand-colored etching 13 1/2 x 18 7/8 in. Gift of Wallace R. Lee, Jr. and Barbara Brown Lee m2007.80
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The Pied-Bill Dobchick; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 91 Hand-colored etching 14 ¼ x 20 3/16 m2008.17
Sea Hermit Crab; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 34 Hand-colored etching 17 11/16 x 12 3/8 in. m2008.16
The Pigeon Hawk; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 3 Hand-colored etching 13 11/16 x 20 3/8 in. m2008.20
Small Rattlesnake; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 42 Hand-colored etching 14 ½ x 20 1/8 in. m2008.7
Plumieria Roseo; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 92 Hand-colored etching 17 11/16 x 11 3/4 in. m2008.30 The Purple Jackdaw; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 12 Hand-colored etching 13 ¾ x 20 5/16 in. m2008.12 The Red Claw Crab [gorgonian coral]; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 37 Hand-colored etching 14 1/4 x 20 1/4 in. m2008.28 The Red-Wing’d Starling and The Broad Leaved Candleberry Myrtle; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 13 Hand-colored etching 14 5/16 x 20 ¾ in. m2008.2 The Round-Crested Duck; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 94 Hand-colored etching 13 ¾ x 20 5/16 in. m2008.25
The Spotted Ribbon Snake; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 61 Hand-colored etching 20 3/16 x 14 ¼ in. m2008.10 The Turkey Buzzard; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 6 Hand-colored etching 14 x 20 3/8 in. m2008.13 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck The White-Headed Eagle; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. I, plate 1 Hand-colored etching 14 9/16 x 19 7/16 in. Gift of Wallace R. Lee, Jr. and Barbara Brown Lee in memory of Samuel Elting Greeley m2007.79 Water-Viper Snake; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 43 Hand-colored etching 14 x 20 1/8 in. m2008.27
acquisitions
Mary Eaton, Wallet, April 3, 1764. Purchase, with funds from Collectors’ Corner in honor of their 60th anniversary.
Dave Heath, NYC 1959 (Man by Jukebox), 1959. Purchases, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Acquisition Fund.
Cecilia Beaux, Mrs. Stedman Buttrick and Son John, 1909. Gift of Mrs. John D. Bryson.
David Reed, #546, 2002–06. Purchase, with funds from Friends of Art on their 50th anniversary in honor of Elizabeth D. Hoffman (foa leadership, 1981–2008).
Donald Judd, Untitled, 1970. Gift of the Bradley Family Foundation.
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Zebra Swallow-Tail Butterfly; from The Natural History of Carolina, Florida, and the Bahama Islands (London, 1731–43), vol. II, plate 100 Hand-colored etching 16 3/4 x 12 7/16 in. m2008.29 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck Warrington Colescott (American, b. 1921) Death in Venice, 1971 Portfolio of 10 color etchings 22 1/2 x 15 in. Gift of Dr. Robert A. Dickens in honor of Warrington Colescott m2008.100.1–.13 Santiago Cucullu (Argentinean, b. 1969) Architectonic vs. H.R., 2006 Portfolio of 12 color screenprints and lithographs on paper, title page, woodcut on muslin, and cover with inkjet dust jacket Approx. 37 x 30 in. (screenprints and lithographs); 48 x 60 in. (woodcut) Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society m2008.73.1–.15 Loys Henri Delteil (French, 1869–1927) Portrait of Félix Buhot, 1898 Etching 12 1/4 x 9 13/16 in. Gift of the Hockerman Charitable Trust m2008.71 Henrik Gronvold (Danish, 1858–1940, active in England) American Rhea, Darwin’s Rhea, Rothschild’s Rhea (Rhea Americana, Rhea pennata, Rhea rothschildi); from The Birds of South America (London, 1913–17) Color lithograph 8 3/4 x 12 5/8 in. u2008.7 Violet-Eared Dove, Talpacoti Ground-Dove (Zenaida auriculata, Chamaepelia talpacoti); from The Birds of South America (London, 1913–17)
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Color lithograph 8 3/4 x 12 5/8 in. u2008.8 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck George Grosz (American, b. Germany, 1893– 1959) Ecce Homo, 1923 Bound volume of 100 photolithographs, 16 in color; decorative purple fabric-covered clamshell box 14 1/4 x 10 3/4 x 5/8 in. (book, closed); 15 1/8 x 11 7/16 in. (box) Gift of George and Angela Jacobi m2008.107.1,.2 Guerrilla Girls (American, established 1985) “Do women have to be naked to get into the Met. Museum?”; poster for the project “Public Viewings,” 1989 Offset color lithograph 10 7/8 x 27 7/8 in. (image and sheet) m2007.56 “WHEN RACISM & SEXISM ARE NO LONGER FASHIONABLE, WHAT WILL YOUR ART COLLECTION BE WORTH?,” 1989 Offset lithograph 17 x 21 11/16 in. (image and sheet) m2007.57 Gifts of Virginia and J. Thomas Maher Jane Hammond (American, b. 1950) Love Laughs, 2005 Color lithograph with hand coloring and collage 51 5/16 x 33 13/16 in. (image and sheet) Purchase, with funds from Print Forum, Susan and Raymond Kehm, and Dr. Lucile Cohn in honor of David Gordon m2008.87 Ludwig Hohlwein (German, 1874–1949) Munchener Renn-Verein, 1910 Color lithograph 44 1/2 x 30 13/16 in. Purchase, with funds from Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust, and partial gift of James A. Lapides m2008.102
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Peregrine Honig (American, b. 1976) Father Gander, 2005 6 color lithographs on chine collé with handmade Japanese brocade fabric cover 15 1/16 x 19 1/16 in. Purchase, with funds from Print Forum, Christine Symchych, and an anonymous donor m2007.53.1–.8
Judy Pfaff (American, b. England, 1946) Eavesdrop, 1996 Etching, spit bite, and surface rolls on paper in a hand-painted artist’s frame 10 1/4 x 76 in. (plate); 16 1/16 x 81 5/8 in. (frame) Gift of Robert and Helen Weber Family m2007.71
Konrad Klapheck (German, b. 1935) Die Selbstsichere (The Self-Assured), 1976 Etching 12 x 7 15/16 in. Gift of Lynde B. Uihlein m2008.98
David Reed (American, b. 1946) Untitled #2 (LP 40), 2001 White-ground color aquatint with chine collé 18 1/2 x 64 3/8 in. m2007.58.1
Carl Moser (Austrian, 1873–1939) Weissgefleckter Pfau mit Drei Kirschen (White-Spotted Peacock with Three Cherries), 1905/06 Color woodcut 14 11/16 x 14 1/8 in. Purchase, with funds from the Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust m2007.67 Robert Nanteuil (French, 1623–1678); Charles Le Brun (after) (French, 1619–1690) Pompone de Bellièvre, 1657 Engraving 12 1/2 x 9 7/16 in. (image and sheet) Gift of the Hockerman Charitable Trust m2008.72 Raymond Pettibon (American, b. 1957); Joel J. Rane (American, b. 1965); Cristin Sheehan Sullivan (American, b. 1967) Scream at the Librarian: Sketches of Our Patrons in Downtown Los Angeles, 2007 Deluxe hardcover book with color screenprint illustrations and letterpress and case with flaps 9 3/4 x 7 3/4 in. (closed) Purchase, with funds from the Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust m2008.101a, b
Untitled #3 (LP 42), 2001 White-ground color aquatint with chine collé 18 1/2 x 64 3/8 in. m2007.58.2 Untitled #4 (LP 41), 2001 White-ground color aquatint with chine collé 18 1/2 x 64 3/8 in. m2007.58.3 Gifts of Jonathan Novak Contemporary Art, Los Angeles Henri Rivière (French, 1864–1951) Les Trente-six vues de la Tour Eiffel (Thirty-six Views of the Eiffel Tower), 1888–1902 Bound volume of 36 color lithographs 9 3/16 x 11 1/2 x 3/4 in. (closed) Purchase, with funds from the dass Fund m2007.69 L’Enterrement aux Parapluies (Burial Procession with Umbrellas), 1891 Color woodcut 20 9/16 x 13 5/8 in. Purchase, with funds from the Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust m2007.68 Alison Saar (American, b. 1956) Washtub Blues, 2000 Color woodcut 30 1/4 x 22 1/2 in. (block and sheet)
acquisitions
Purchase, with funds from the African American Art Alliance in honor of David Gordon m2008.86 Prideaux John Selby (English, 1788–1867) Black Grouse, from Illustrations of British Ornithology: Part I, Land Birds (Edinburgh, 1825), plate 58 Hand-colored etching 24 15/16 x 20 1/4 in. m2008.40 Hen Harrier, from Illustrations of British Ornithology: Part I, Land Birds (Edinburgh, 1825), plate 10 Hand-colored etching 24 13/16 x 20 5/16 in. m2008.38 Osprey, Female, from Illustrations of British Ornithology: Part I, Land Birds (Edinburgh, 1825), plate 4 Hand-colored etching 25 x 20 3/16 in. m2008.39 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck Joel Shapiro (American, b. 1941) Untitled (H), 1994–95 Hard-ground etching 17 13/16 x 18 15/16 in. Gift of Robert and Helen Weber Family m2007.72 Frank Stella (American, b. 1936) Moultonville; from the series Eccentric Polygons, 1974 12-color lithograph and screenprint 22 3/16 x 17 3/16 in. m2007.76 Sunapee; from the series Eccentric Polygons, 1974 14-color lithograph and screenprint 22 3/16 x 17 3/16 in. m2007.77 Gifts from Helen and Jeanette Oberndorfer
Johan Thorn-Prikker (Dutch, 1868–1932) Dutch Art Exhibition, Kaiser Wilhelm-Museum, Krefeld 1903, 1903 Color lithograph 33 3/4 x 47 7/8 in. (image and sheet) Purchase, with funds from the Peer Birch Memorial Fund and the Erich C. Stern Fund m2008.80 Robert John Thornton (English, ca. 1768–1837) The Maggot-Bearing Stapelia; from the portfolio The Temple of the Flora (London, 1801) Aquatint, mezzotint, and stipple engraving with hand coloring 21 1/8 x 16 11/16 in. m2008.36 The Quadrangular PassionFlower; from the portfolio The Temple of the Flora (London, 1802) Aquatint, mezzotint, and stipple engraving with hand coloring 22 11/16 x 17 5/8 in. m2008.37 The Superb Lily; from the portfolio The Temple of the Flora (London, 1811) Aquatint, mezzotint, and stipple engraving with hand coloring 15 5/16 x 12 1/16 in. m2008.35 Group of Roses; from the portfolio The Temple of the Flora (London, 1812) Aquatint, mezzotint, and stipple engraving with hand coloring 15 1/4 x 11 15/16 in. m2008.34 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck Unknown Gillia capitata, Gillia capitata var alba, Gillia Achilleaefolia, Gillia tricolor…, n.d. Hand-colored etching 11 x 8 11/16 in. u2008.3 Iberis umbellata, Iberis umbellata var sanguinea, Iberis umbellata var alba…, n.d.
Hand-colored etching 11 x 8 11/16 in. u2008.1 Linaria Aristis, Linaria Spartea, Antirrhinum glandulosum, Linaria triphylla, Linaria speciosa…, n.d. Hand-colored etching 11 x 8 11/16 in. u2008.5 Nicotiana tabacum, Nicotiana acuminata, Nicotiana noctiflora, Nicotiana multivalvis…, n.d. Hand-colored etching 10 5/8 x 8 1/4 in. u2008.4 Rhodanthe Manglesii, Morna nitida, Morna nivea, Helichrysum bicolor, Heliokrysum…, n.d. Hand-colored etching 11 x 8 11/16 in. u2008.2 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck Unknown after Mark Catesby Picvs varius min or ventre luteo/ Piverd au ventre jaune, n.d. Hand-colored etching 10 x 15 3/4 in. Gift of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck u2008.6 Jacques Villon (French, 1875–1963) Jacques Villon; text by Venturi Lionello, 1962 Linen-covered bound volume of 8 color lithographs 17 x 21 x 3/4 in. (book, closed); 16 5/8 x 20 1/2 in. (sheet) Gift of Lynde B. Uihlein m2008.99 Alexander Wilson (American, b. Scotland, 1766–1813) Broad-Winged Hawk, ChuckWill’s-Widow, Cape-May Warbler, and Female Black-Cap W.; from American Ornithology (Philadelphia, 1808–14), plate 54 Hand-colored engraving 14 11/16 x 11 9/16 in. m2008.42
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Brown Creeper, Golden-Crested Wren, House Wren, Black-Capt Titmouse, Crested Titmouse, Water Wren; from American Ornithology (Philadelphia, 1808–14), plate 8 Hand-colored engraving 16 7/8 x 13 1/4 in. m2008.44 Long-Eared Owl, Marsh Hawk, Swallow Tailed Hawk; from American Ornithology (Philadelphia, 1808–14), plate 51 Hand-colored engraving 14 3/4 x 11 3/8 in. m2008.43 Louisiana Tanager, Clarks Crow, Lewis’s Woodpecker; from American Ornithology (Philadelphia, 1808–14), plate 20 Hand-colored engraving 14 5/8 x 11 9/16 in. m2008.41 Gifts of Donald and Helen Polacheck in memory of Stanley and Dorothy Polacheck Terry Winters (American, b. 1949) Untitled, 1988 Etching, soft-ground etching, and spit bite aquatint 35 1/4 x 28 1/8 in. Gift of Robert and Helen Weber Family m2007.73
Photographs
Subhankar Banerjee (American, b. India, 1967) Caribou Migration I, 2002 Chromogenic print 86 x 68 in. Purchase, with funds from the Blumenthal Family Foundation and Wendy and Warren Blumenthal m2007.64 Vanessa Beecroft (Italian, b. 1969) VBGDW, 2000 Digital chromogenic print, photographed by Todd Eberle 120 x 144 in. (four panels) overall Gift of Susan and Lewis Manilow in honor of David Gordon m2007.54a–d
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acquisitions Chinese School, Hong Kong from the Harbor, ca. 1870. Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Cutler.
Félix-Hilaire Buhot, Convoi funèbre au Boulevard de Clichy (Funeral Procession on the Boulevard de Clichy), 1887. Gift of the Hockerman Charitable Trust.
Leonetto Cappiello, Maurin Quina, 1908. Purchase, Peer Birch Memorial Fund.
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Chinese, Bull Cart, Northern Qi Dynasty (550–577 ce). Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Richard W. Cutler.
acquisitions
Julie Blackmon (American, b. 1966) Play Group, 2005 Archival inkjet print 22 x 22 in. Purchase, with funds from the Contemporary Art Society in honor of Margaret Andera m2007.90 Bill Brandt (English, b. Germany, 1904–1983) Halifax, 1937 Gelatin silver print, printed later 13 1/2 x 11 9/16 in. Gift of Linda and Mitchell Jacobson m2007.84 Marco Breuer (German, b. 1966) Untitled (C-784), 2008 Reversal paper, scraped 11 15/16 x 10 1/16 in. Purchase, with funds from the Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust m2008.89 Victor Burgin (English, b. 1941) Family, 1977 Spiral-bound offset-printed paperback book 6 x 6 in. (closed) Accessioned from Museum service m2007.62 Harry Callahan (American, 1912–1999) Chicago, ca. 1948 Gelatin silver print, printed 1950s 7 x 7 in. Purchase, with funds from the Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust m2008.81 Ralston Crawford (American, 1906–1978) Hatch on Ship’s Deck, 1938 Gelatin silver print 2 11/16 x 4 in. m2008.104 Untitled (Industrial Abstraction), 1949 Gelatin silver print 6 11/16 x 9 15/16 in. m2008.103
Purchases, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Acquisition Fund Rena Bass Forman (American, b. 1954) Patagonia No. 2, Lago Grey, Chile, 2003 Toned gelatin silver print, printed 2008 37 15/16 x 37 15/16 in. Purchase, with funds from Wayne and Kristine Lueders m2007.66 Aron Gent (American, b. 1985) Master Bath, 2006 Archival inkjet print 32 x 40 in. Purchase, with funds from the Photography Council m2008.60 Dave Heath (American, b. 1931) Chicago (Two Young Boys in Alleyway), 1956 Gelatin silver print 10 1/16 x 6 7/8 in. m2008.85
György Kepes (American, b. Hungary, 1906– 2002) Cosmological Eye, 1941 Mixed media collage 13 5/8 x 10 1/4 in. Purchase, with funds from the Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust m2008.62 Stuart D. Klipper (American, b. 1941) Ross Ice Shelf, East of Cape Crozier, Ross Island, Ross Sea, Southern Ocean, Antarctica, 1992 Chromogenic print, printed 2007 12 x 38 in. Gift of the artist m2007.63 Jason Lazarus (American, b. 1975) Lavina Erbes as Schoolgirl, Kansas, 2007 Archival inkjet print 30 x 36 in. Purchase, with funds from the Erich C. Stern Fund m2008.63
Sze Tsung Leong NYC 1959 (Man by Jukebox), 1959 (American and British, Gelatin silver print, printed 1961 b. Mexico, 1970) 12 1/8 x 8 1/2 in. Baogang, Inner Mongolia, 2003 m2008.84 Chromogenic print Purchases, Richard and Ethel Herz12 x 22 in. feld Foundation Acquisition Fund m2007.91 John Holmgren Burlington Northern Line, (American, b. 1969) Minneapolis, 2007 Not to Be Used for Navigation Chromogenic print No. 7, 2007 12 x 22 in. Archival inkjet print mounted to m2007.93 etched acrylic sheet 40 x 40 in. Jerusalem II, 2007 Purchase, with funds from the Chromogenic print Erich C. Stern Fund 12 x 22 in. m2008.61 m2007.92 Purchases, with funds from Nadine Antoniette JaDoul Contemporary Art Society (American, b. 1981) Vacuuming, 2007 Lock & Whitfield Archival inkjet print (English, active ca. 1857–1895) 15 x 15 in. Men of Mark, 1876 Purchase, with funds from Susan 31 Woodburytypes and Raymond Kehm 4 1/2 x 3 1/2 in. (oval) each m2008.59 Gift of John Angelos m2007.52.1–.31
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Roger Mayne (English, b. 1929) Southam Street, North Kensington, London, 1956 Gelatin silver print 13 1/2 x 17 3/8 in. m2008.66 Wapping, 1959 Gelatin silver print 19 1/8 x 14 5/8 in. m2008.67 Man with Youths, Throgmorton Street, 1960 Gelatin silver print 9 1/2 x 14 1/4 in. m2008.65 Purchases, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Acquisition Fund L. F. Murdock (American, active 20th century) [Garden], 1907–30 Autochrome 2 1/2 x 3 1/16 in. m2008.90 [Mountain landscape with lake], 1907–30 Autochrome 2 1/2 x 3 in. m2008.91 Gifts of John Angelos Douglas Prince (American, b. 1943) Laura’s Braids, 1982 Photosculpture (three gelatin silver acetate transparencies, plastic, and metal screws) 5 1/4 x 5 1/8 x 2 1/2 in. Gift of Audrienne W. Eder m2007.86 Jason Reblando (American, b. 1973) Baseball, 2006 Archival inkjet print 22 x 55 in. Purchase, with funds from Elliott Schnackenberg, in memory of Arnold Gore m2008.64
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Herb Snitzer (American, b. 1932) NYC View from a Bridge (Lone Boy in School Yard), 1959 Gelatin silver print 8 1/2 x 12 13/16 in. Purchase, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Acquisition Fund m2008.83 Lou Stoumen (American, 1917–1991) Sea of Hats, 1940s Gelatin silver print, printed 1970s 8 15/16 x 12 1/4 in. Purchase, Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Acquisition Fund m2008.82 Unknown, American (active 19th century) [Man, woman, and four children holding pails and shovels], 1840s–60s Ambrotype 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. m2008.95 [Man, woman, and three children sitting in an interior], 1840s–60s Ambrotype 5 1/2 x 4 1/2 in. m2008.96 [Three children; girl in middle holding musical instrument], 1840s–60s Daguerreotype 4 5/8 x 3 3/4 in. m2008.94 [Woman with four children holding pails and shovels], 1840s–60s Ambrotype 3 3/4 x 3 1/4 in. m2008.97 Gifts of John Angelos Unknown, American (active early 20th century) [Daisies], 1907–30 Autochrome 4 1/4 x 3 15/16 in. m2008.93
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[Three women in winter setting], 1907–30 Stereographic autochrome 2 1/4 x 5 1/8 in. m2008.92 Gifts of John Angelos
Decorative Arts
Mary Eaton (American, 1745–1841) Wallet, April 3, 1764 Wool thread embroidered on linen ground with calamanco lining 7 3/4 x 4 1/4 x 1 in. Purchase, with funds from Collectors’ Corner in honor of their 60th anniversary m2008.108
Peregrine Honig, Father Gander, 2005. 1 of 6 color lithographs. Purchase, with funds from Print Forum, Christine Symchych, and an anonymous donor.
Tools and Equipment
Margaret Burroughs (American, b. 1917) Matrix for Black Venus, 1957 Linoleum block 14 x 11 in. Gift of Abe J. and Lynn Goldsmith u2007.1
Video Art
Bruce Conner (American, 1933–2008) EVE-RAY-FOREVER, 2006 dvd Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society m2007.59a–c Mary Lucier (American, b. 1944) Polaroid Image Series: Room, Shigeko, Croquet, City of Boston, with I Am Sitting in a Room (score) by Alvin Lucier, 1970, digitized 2006 Four dvds, 23 min. Purchase, with funds from Contemporary Art Society m2008.105
Carl Moser, Weissgefleckter Pfau mit Drei Kirschen (White-Spotted Peacock with Three Cherries), 1905/06. Purchase, with funds from the Ralph and Cora Oberndorfer Family Trust.
David Robbins (American, b. 1957) Lift, 2007 dvd, 29 min. Gift of the artist m2008.58.1,.2
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Barbara Hepworth, Two Piece Marble (Rangatira), 1968–69. Gift of the Bradley Family Foundation.
Michelle Grabner, Untitled, 2007. Purchase, Doerfler Fund.
Ellsworth Kelly, Curve VI, 1974. Gift of the Bradley Family Foundation.
Warrington Colescott, Death in Venice, 1971. 1 of 10 color etchings. Gift of Dr. Robert A. Dickens in honor of Warrington Colescott. Photo by Michael Tropea.
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attendance The Milwaukee Art Museum welcomed 274,615 visitors to its exhibitions and education programs in fiscal year 2008. Among those who visited, more than three-quarters came from Wisconsin, 30,200 came from Illinois, and 32,950 came from other states and international locations. The most popular exhibition of the season was Martín Ramírez with 35,422 visitors. Foto was the highest attended winter exhibition since 2002, drawing nearly 28,000 visitors during the coldest months of the year. Members of the Milwaukee Art Museum represented 19 percent of the total visitors for the fiscal year. Feature exhibition attendance included:
35,422 Martín Ramírez 27,886 Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 18,902 Gilbert & George
Art in Bloom, drop-in family activities
Gilbert & George Member Preview Celebration
Foto Member Preview Celebration
education + public programs This was a year of continued growth and new programs in the Museum’s adult, school, and family programs. One out of every three people who came to the Museum in fiscal year 2008 participated in an education or public program. In total, we served more than 116,000 people both on- and off-site. Among public programs, the highlight was the inauguration of the Milwaukee Art Museum’s Art in Bloom. This tribute to art and flowers was presented by the Museum’s Garden Club and sponsored by Wisconsin Energy Foundation. In just four days, more than 8,000 visitors came to see the thirty-two exquisite floral arrangements by Milwaukee’s top designers in the Museum’s Collection galleries, and to participate in the workshops and lectures with expert florists and gardeners. Another 40,000 adults came to the Museum throughout the year for docent-guided tours, gallery talks, lectures, classes, films, and musical performances. Barbara Brown Lee, our very own “Sister Wendy,” starred in four Art Lives Here with Barbara Brown Lee Collection videos, garnering over 2,000 downloads from the Museum’s website, www.mam.org. The programs the Museum offers to k–12 schools were expanded or newly added in 2007, and several of the participating students earned local and/or national recognition. For example, 843 fifth-grade students became Junior Docents after three years of study, and after giving a presentation on a work from the Museum’s Collection to family members and friends. In the first year of the teen internship program, thirtytwo teens from ten Milwaukee Public Schools were provided jobs alongside Museum staff. All seven of the teens who participated in the yearlong internship received scholarships to college, largely based on their involvement with the Milwaukee Art Museum. Teen interactive marketing intern Michelle Ching created the Museum’s MySpace page, which made the topten list of museum websites. Forty-two Wisconsin students won awards at the national Scholastic Art Awards competition, and two Wisconsin students won national Gold Medal art portfolio awards of $10,000. The Museum’s Martín Ramírez exhibition provided an opportunity for Milwaukee-area students in bilingual programs to reflect on an immigrant’s journey to the United States through art. The students from Nativity Jesuit Middle School took the Museum experience a step further, creating a mural in the style of Ramírez that
depicted their own journey from Mexico to Milwaukee. The Museum also piloted two new school programs: one with Discovery World, Santiago Calatrava and the Dream Machine, and one with Betty Brinn Children’s Museum, Ge-o-My, introducing our youngest visitors to concepts of art and geometry. These are just two of the latest programs that leverage the strengths of cultural institutions throughout Milwaukee to provide students with a multidisciplinary approach to studying the arts. In addition to these, we continued our school program collaborations with First Stage Children’s Theater, Milwaukee Symphony Orchestra, Milwaukee International Film Festival, Latino Arts, Inc., Artists Working in Education, SHARP Literacy, Inc., and Danceworks. Overall, the Museum’s school Nativity Jesuit Middle School mural after Martín Ramírez program experienced another record-breaking year: 61,822 students participated in the Museum’s school tours and programs. More than 9,000 people participated in family and youth art-making activities both on- and off-site. Events included Target Family Sundays, School Family Nights, studio classes, Storytime in the Galleries, Art Aloud (the after-school art and literacy program held in Milwaukee Public Libraries), a summer program with the Boys and Girls Clubs, and summer camps. Throughout fiscal year 2008, the Museum continued to develop its role as a premier educational resource and as a gathering place for people of all ages to experience the arts. On behalf of the children of Milwaukee and beyond, the Museum would like to thank its sponsors and volunteer docents. Without them, none of these programs would be possible.
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Foto Member Preview Celebration
Marcia Storm, MartĂn RamĂrez Member Preview Celebration
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year in review The Milwaukee Art Museum welcomed 274,615 visitors to its events and galleries in fiscal year 2008: approximately 82,000 to the feature exhibitions; 76,839 on school and adult tours; 8,149 to Art in Bloom; 8,071 in after-school programs and studio classes; 6,487 at lectures, symposia, and gallery talks; 4,370 at Target Family Sundays; 3,066 at the musical performances; 2,668 at film events; and 670 at Senior Days. Off-site, throughout the community, the Museum served an additional 7,376 people through lectures, after-school programs, and family events. SEPTEMBER 2007 THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 6 Express Talk: Pissarro: Creating the Impressionist Landscape THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6–27 Class: Looking at Art THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 6–OCTOBER 25 Class: Oil Painting: Masters’ Techniques FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 7 Meet the Author: Ashley Bryan, Let It Shine: Three Favorite Spirituals SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 Class: Mixing with the Masters of “isms”: Impressionism Book Club Talk: Camille Pissarro: Letters to His Son Lucien SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Closing: Pissarro: Creating the Impressionist Landscape Lecture: Joachim Pissarro, Pissarro’s “Modern Tradition” TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Gallery Talk: “Fragments” of the Collection THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 Opening: Photographs from the Ends of the Earth SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 15 Story Time in the Galleries: Folk Tales
MAM Film: Black White + Gray: A Portrait of Sam Wagstaff + Robert Mapplethorpe
THURSDAYS, SEPTEMBER 27–NOVEMBER 15 Class: Drawing in the Galleries for Kids
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 16 Friends of Art: Community Free Day
Class: Drawing in the Galleries for Adults
Lecture/Book Signing: Ruth Kohler and Leslie Umberger, Sublime Spaces & Visionary Worlds: Built Environments of Vernacular Artists, Alverno College Conference Center TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18 Gallery Talk: Photographs from the Ends of the Earth Music in the Museum: They All Came to America THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20 Artists Panel and Reception: Subhankar Banarjee, Diane Cook, Rena Bass Forman, John Holmgren, and Stuart Klipper, Photographs from the Ends of the Earth Milwaukee International Film Festival Opening Night Party SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 Gallery Talk: The World of Jane Austen THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 Gallery Talk: Going Out of Style: 400 Years of Changing Tastes in Furniture Artist Lecture: David Lenz, Everyday People: An Arist’s Tribute
SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 ArtXpress High School Reception SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Closing: Going Out of Style: 400 Years of Changing Tastes in Furniture
OCTOBER 2007 MONDAY, OCTOBER 1 Art Aloud: Fall Semester Begins at 6 Milwaukee Public Libraries TUESDAY, OCTOBER 2 Friends of Art: Grape Stomp Run/Walk WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 3 President’s Circle Preview Party: Martín Ramírez THURSDAY, OCTOBER 4 Member-Only Preview Day: Martín Ramírez Member Preview Celebration: Martín Ramírez FRIDAY, OCTOBER 5 Member-Only Preview Day: Martín Ramírez
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 10 Artist Talk: James Siena and Katia Santibañez
Quad A Quartet: African American Art Alliance Talks
Milwaukee Public Schools Wellness Event
Lecture: Dr. Enrique Figueroa, United States and Immigration in the Times of Martín Ramírez and Today
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 11 Lecture: Kristin Espinosa, Martín Ramírez: His Life and Times Express Talk: Martín Ramírez Tours for Teachers: Martín Ramírez Lecture: John Gurda and Arnoldo Sevilla, Latino Heritage in Milwaukee Event: RunUp to the Runway SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13 Book Salon: Arctic Dreams Class: Mixing with the Masters of “isms”: Surrealism SUNDAY, OCTOBER 14 Closing: The Pieperpower Photorealists Watercolor Collection Coming Off View: Robert Gober’s Untitled TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Gallery Talk: Photographs from the Ends of the Earth Music in the Museum: Spanish Eyes
FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 Gallery Night: Martín Ramírez SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 Story Time in the Galleries Gallery Day Walking Tour of Walker’s Point, Holy TrinityGuadalupe Church Sounds of Saturday: René Izquierdo SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 Target Family Sundays: Day of the Dead TUESDAYS, OCTOBER 23–NOVEMBER 13 Class: Art History in the Galleries: Antiquities THURSDAY, OCTOBER 25 Class: October Art Break, Wilson Center Opening: Art and Reform: Sara Galner, the Saturday Evening Girls, and the Paul Revere Pottery Lecture: Nonie Gadsden, Art and Reform
Member-Only Exhibition Talk: Martín Ramírez
WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 Senior Days
Express Talk: Martín Ramírez
SATURDAY, OCTOBER 6 Opening: Martín Ramírez
THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 Express Talk: Martín Ramírez
Contemporary Art Society Tenth Benefit Art Auction: Preview Party
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9 Gallery Talk: Martín Ramírez
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THURSDAYS, OCTOBER 25–NOVEMBER 15 Class: Art and Music Appreciation Series FRIDAY, OCTOBER 26 Gallery Talk: Art and Reform MONDAY, OCTOBER 29 Closing: The Marcia and Granvil Specks Collection: German Expressionist Landscapes and Cityscapes Conversation with the Curator: Martín Ramírez WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 31 CAS Tenth Benefit Art Auction: Gallery Talk
NOVEMBER 2007 THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 1 Express Talk: Martín Ramírez Classical guitarist Irina Yanovskaya in Café Galleria MAM Film: Drawing on Film FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2 CAS Tenth Benefit Art Auction Gala SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 3 Symposium: Brooke Davis Anderson, Kristin Espinosa, Victor M. Espinosa, and Randy Vick, Inside the World of Martín Ramírez TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 6 Gallery Talk: Martín Ramírez THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 8 Express Talk: Martín Ramírez Lecture: Russell Bowman, Martín Ramírez in Context Tours for Teachers: Photographs from the Ends of the Earth
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Artful Cooking by Café Calatrava SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 10 Class: Mixing with the Masters of “isms”: Fauvism Book Salon: The Colorful Apocalypse: Journeys in Outsider Art SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 11 50th Anniversary Commemoration: Saarinen-Designed War Memorial
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 29 Express Talk: Martín Ramírez FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 30 Cedar Block: The Ramírez Box
DECEMBER 2007 SATURDAY, DECEMBER 1 Museum Store: Door Pottery Trunk Show and Demonstrations Class: Folk Art Sculpture Workshop
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 13 Music in the Museum: Save the Bones for Henry Jones
Event: Milwaukee High School of the Arts Catch a Rising Star
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 15 Express Talk: Martín Ramírez
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 2 Museum Store: Door Pottery Trunk Show and Demonstrations
Lecture: Joe Ketner, Sensory Overload Preview Gallery Talk: Old Master Drawings from the Stephen Solovy Art Foundation Wisconsin Baroque Ensemble in the Baroque Galleries FRIDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16–18 Friends of Art: Ornaments & Adornments SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 17 Story Time in the Galleries: Folk Tales SATURDAY–SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 17–18 Museum Store: Angeli Art Imports Neapolitan Crèche Trunk Show SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 18 Lecture: Deborah CasciniBeardsley, Neapolitan Crèche Reproductions TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 27 Gallery Talk: Photographs from the Ends of the Earth
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Target Family Sundays: Celebrations! MONDAY, DECEMBER 3 Young Authors Conference TUESDAY, DECEMBER 4 Gallery Talk: Art and Reform THURSDAY, DECEMBER 6 Express Talk: Martín Ramírez MAM Film: I’ll Be Seeing You SATURDAY, DECEMBER 8 Book Salon: Mary Through the Centuries: Her Place in the History of Culture Class: Mixing with the Masters of “isms”: Expressionism The Tower (Bell) Ringers in Windhover Hall
Lecture: Dr. Colin B. Bailey, THURSDAY, DECEMBER 27 Express Talk: Martín Introducing Renoir Ramírez TUESDAY, DECEMBER 11 Gallery Talk: Martín Ramírez JANUARY 2008 Music in the Museum: Tuxedo Junction THURSDAY, DECEMBER 13 Fine Arts Society Holiday Luncheon/Lecture: Laurie Winters, History of the “Blockbuster” Exhibition Express Talk: Martín Ramírez Tours for Teachers: Art and Reform Danceworks School Program Print Talks: Latino Artists Salsa the Night Away Artful Cooking by Café Calatrava: Holiday Sides El Gordo in Windhover Hall FRIDAY, DECEMBER 14 The Madrigal Ensemble of Pius High School SATURDAY, DECEMBER 15 Story Time in the Galleries: Folk Tales McKinley Elementary School Chorus and Band in Windhover Hall Sounds of Saturday: Fine Arts Quartet SUNDAY, DECEMBER 16 Holiday Brunch MONDAY, DECEMBER 17 St. Mary’s Parish Middle and Grade School Bands in Windhover Hall
Gallery Talk: Madonna in Art
THURSDAY, DECEMBER 20 Express Talk: Martín Ramírez
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 9 The Ali Lubbad Desert Ensemble in Café Galleria
MONDAY, DECEMBER 24 Closing: Photographs from the Ends of the Earth
Suzuki Strings in Windhover Hall
THURSDAY, JANUARY 3 Express Talk: Martín Ramírez THURSDAY, JANUARY 10 Opening: The Powerful Hand of George Bellows: Drawings from the Boston Public Library Opening Reception and Lecture: Robert Conway, The Powerful Hand of George Bellows Express Talk: Martín Ramírez Artful Cooking by Café Calatrava: Marinades and Rubs SATURDAY, JANUARY 12 Present Music Concert: Art, Architecture, and Music SUNDAY, JANUARY 13 Closing: Martín Ramírez Closing Celebration: Martín Ramírez FRIDAY, JANUARY 18 Quad A Quartet: A Progressive Evening, Gallery Hop Gallery Night/Talk: The Powerful Hand of George Bellows Friends of Art Grape Lakes: Perfect Pairings SATURDAY, JANUARY 19 Story Time in the Galleries TUESDAY, JANUARY 22 Gallery Talk: My Kid Could Have Painted That! THURSDAY, JANUARY 24 Opening: Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945
year in review
Opening Reception and Lecture: Erwin Redl, Sensory Overload SATURDAY, JANUARY 26 Opening: The 2008 Scholastic Art Awards– Wisconsin Regional Exhibition TUESDAY, JANUARY 29 Gallery Talk: The Powerful Hand of George Bellows THURSDAYS, JANUARY 31–MARCH 20 Class: Drawing in the Galleries for Kids: Meet the Masters
FEBRUARY 2008 FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 1 Mardi Gras Celebration MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 Art Aloud: Spring Semester Begins at 6 Milwaukee Public Libraries TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Gallery Talk: Scholastic Music in the Museum: Embraceable You TUESDAYS, FEBRUARY 5–26 Class: Art History in the Galleries: Beginnings of Modernism WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 Gallery Talk: Sensory Overload President’s Circle Preview Party: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Canceled: Snowstorm THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 Member-Only Preview Day: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Member Preview Celebration: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945
FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 Member-Only Preview Day: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Member-Only Exhibition Talk: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 Opening: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Class: Mixing with the Masters: Roy Lichtenstein Book Salon: The Trial Sounds of Saturday: Fine Arts Quartet SATURDAYS, FEBRUARY 9–23 Class: Art Boxes SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 Target Family Sundays: African American Celebration Closing: Art and Reform: Sara Galner, the Saturday Evening Girls, and the Paul Revere Pottery MONDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Closing: American Collections Galleries and 20th-Century Design Gallery For reinstallation TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 12 Gallery Talk: Foto THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 14 Express Talk: Foto Valentine Candlelight Dinner StoryCorps: Listening Is an Act of Love Art After Five: Love Post Office Gallery Talk: Naughty Bits SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 16 Story Time in the Galleries TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 19 Gallery Talk: Out of the Vault
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 20 Senior Day Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: City Films, UWM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 21 Express Talk: Foto THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 21–MARCH 13 Class: Looking at Art
TUESDAY, MARCH 4 Gallery Talk: The Powerful Hand of George Bellows Music in the Museum: Gypsy Caravan WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5 Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: Homeland, Homeland: My Country, Program 3, UWM
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 23 Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: City Films
THURSDAY, MARCH 6 Express Talk: Foto
SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 24 Girl Scouts Discovery Sunday: Art in 3D
Book Salon: Their Eyes Were Watching God
wednesDAY, FEBRUARY 27 Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: Homeland, Homeland: My Country Program 1, UWM THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 28 Express Talk: Foto Author Lecture and Book Signing: Susan Vreeland, Luncheon of the Boating Party THURSDAYS, FEBRUARY 28–APRIL 24 Class: Oil Painting: Masters’ Techniques
MARCH 2008 SATURDAY, MARCH 1 Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: Homeland, Homeland: My Country, Program 2 SATURDAYS, MARCH 1–APRIL 5 Class: Family Art Therapy SUNDAY, MARCH 2 Lecture: Maggi McCormick Gordon and Leslie Bellais, The Art of Quilt Making
Event: Art and The Big Read
Lecture: Dr. Irene Guenther, Nazi “Chic”? THURSDAYS–FRIDAY, MARCH 13–21 George Peckham Miller Art Research Library Used Book Sale SATURDAY, MARCH 15 Story Time in the Galleries: Lines, Shapes, and Colors Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: The Most Important Art, Program 1
Quad A Quartet: A Close Read of Harlem Renaissance Art
SUNDAY, MARCH 16 Closing: The 2008 Scholastic Art Awards– Wisconsin Regional Exhibition
SATURDAY, MARCH 8 Book Salon: Berlin Stories
TUESDAY, MARCH 18 Gallery Talk: Foto
Class: Mixing with the Masters: Warhol
Music in the Museum: Tuxedo Junction
Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: Homeland, Homeland: My Country, Program 4
THURSDAY, MARCH 20 Express Talk: Foto
SUNDAY, MARCH 9 Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: The Dybbuk Screening and Discussion, Celluloid Myths and Celluloid Dreams, Program 1
FRIDAY, MARCH 21 Opening: René von Schleinitz Gallery
Girl Scouts Discovery Sunday: Art in 3D MONDAY, MARCH 10 Conversation with the Curator: Foto TUESDAY, MARCH 11 Gallery Talk: “Out of the Vault” Prints, Drawings, and Photographs Talk THURSDAY, MARCH 13 Express Talk: Foto Tours for Teachers: Foto
Lecture: John Gurda, Milwaukee’s Central European Heritage
SATURDAY, MARCH 22 The Zero Group—50th Anniversary Symposium: Udo Kultermann, Heinz Mack, and Otto Piene Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: The Popular, Program 1 SUNDAY, MARCH 23 Closing: The Powerful Hand of George Bellows: Drawings from the Boston Public Library TUESDAY, MARCH 25 Gallery Talk: Sensory Overload
Teen Interns Talk about Art
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THURSDAY, MARCH 27 Express Talk: Foto
Jews, Music, and the American Dream: Ben Sidran
TUESDAY, APRIL 22 Gallery Talk: Curator’s Choice: Old Masters
SATURDAY, MAY 3 Member Trip to Chicago: Hopper and Homer
Member-Only Curator’s Favorites Tour: Sensory Overload
APRIL 2008
THURSDAY–SUNDAY, APRIL 10–13 Art in Bloom
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 23 The Wartburg Wind Ensemble
Museum Store: Ephraim Pottery Trunk Show
SATURDAY, MAY 17 Story Time in the Galleries: Lines, Shapes, and Colors
FRIDAY, APRIL 11 Member Breakfast Cocktails and Blooms: Art in Bloom After Hours
Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: Celluloid Myths and Celluloid Dreams, Program 2, UWM
SATURDAY, APRIL 12 Class: Mixing with the Masters: O’Keeffe
THURSDAY, APRIL 24 Opening: On Site: Santiago Cucullu
SUNDAY, MAY 4 Closing: Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945
Artist Lecture and Reception: On Site: Santiago Cucullu
TUESDAY, MAY 6 Gallery Talk: Framing the Bradley Collection
TUESDAY, APRIL 1 Gallery Talk: Von Schleinetz Gallery Music in the Museum: Fools Rush In WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2 Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: Special Program WEDNESDAYS, APRIL 2–23 Class: The Fundamentals of Color THURSDAY, APRIL 3 Express Talk: Foto Gallery Talk: Film and Foto Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: The Popular, Program 2 Art After Five: College Edition THURSDAY–FRIDAY, APRIL 3–4 Symposium—Picturing the Modern: Photography, Film, and Society in Central Europe, 1918–1945, with Anson Rabinbach THURSDAYS, APRIL 3–24 Class: Art and Music Appreciation Series: A Feast of German Musical Art SUNDAY, APRIL 6 Target Family Sundays: Foto Fun TUESDAY, APRIL 8 Gallery Talk: “Out of the Vault” THURSDAY, APRIL 10 Express Talk: Foto Tours for Teachers: Sensory Overload
Book Salon: The Orchid Thief Sounds of Saturday: René Izquierdo TUESDAY, APRIL 15 Gallery Talk: Foto WEDNESDAY, APRIL 16 Senior Days Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: The Most Important Art, Program 2, UWM THURSDAY, APRIL 17 Opening: A Revolutionary in Milwaukee: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken Lecture and Reception: John C. Eastberg, The Designs of George Mann Niedecken Express Talk: Foto THURSDAYS, APRIL 17– MAY 15 Class: Drawing in the Galleries for Kids
SATURDAY, APRIL 26 Friends of Art: Bal du Lac SUNDAY, APRIL 27 Girl Scouts Discovery Sunday: Art in 3D MONDAY, APRIL 28 Closing: Käthe Kollwitz: Prints from the Marcia and Granvil Specks Collection TUESDAY, APRIL 29 Music in the Museum: Frederic Chopin, Polish Patriot WEDNESDAY, APRIL 30 Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: The Popular, Program 3, UWM
MAY 2008 member month
FRIDAY, APRIL 18 Gallery Night
THURSDAY, MAY 1 Express Talk: Foto
Gallery Talk/Tour: Foto
Member-Only Curator’s Favorites Tour: On the Edge: Frames
SATURDAY, APRIL 19 Gallery Day Story Time in the Galleries: Lines, Shapes, and Colors
Teens Talk Art!
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FRIDAY, MAY 2 Event: Cinco de Mayo Celebration
American Heritage Society Seminar: Conservation of the American Collections: George Mann Niedecken Member-Only Family Tour: Portraiture
WEDNESDAY, MAY 7 Modernity and Tradition: Film in Interwar Central Europe: The Popular, Program 4, UWM THURSDAY, MAY 8 Tours for Teachers: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken Four on the Floor Youth Art Tour Artist Talk: Mary Lucier Member-Only Curator’s Favorites Tour: Masterpieces of German Art SATURDAY, MAY 10 Class: Mixing with the Masters: Stuart Davis Member-Only Family Tour: Art from Many Places and Times SUNDAY, MAY 11 Mother’s Day Brunch Girl Scouts Discovery Sunday: Art in 3D TUESDAY, MAY 13 Gallery Talk: Conserving Sensory Overload THURSDAY, MAY 15 Discovery World/ Milwaukee Art Museum Member Madness Event
Member-Only Family Tour: Line, Shape, and Color Sensory Overload: Film Screening ArtWorks High School Reception SUNDAY, MAY 18 Member-Only Behind-theScenes Tour MONDAY, MAY 19 2008 Members’ Annual Meeting TUESDAY, MAY 20 Gallery Talk: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken THURSDAY, MAY 22 Member-Only Curator’s Favorites Tour: Highlights from the Decorative Arts Collection SATURDAY, MAY 24 Member-Only Family Tour: Storytelling in Art THURSDAY, MAY 29 Café Calatrava in Downtown Dining Member-Only Curator’s Favorites Tour: Photography Collection Highlights SATURDAY, MAY 31 Member-Only Family Tour: Portraiture
JUNE 2008 MONDAY, JUNE 2 Art Collecting 101 THURSDAY, JUNE 5 Opening: J. Palin Thorley: Modern and Traditional Design in TwentiethCentury Ceramics
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Lecture and Get to Know the Chipstone Foundation Reception: John C. Austin, J. Palin Thorley
MONDAY–FRIDAY, JUNE 23–27 Arts Camp at the Wilson Center
MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 14–18 Art and Music Exploration Camp
SATURDAY, JUNE 7 The Magnificent Performing Strings
Drawing and Printmaking Art Camp
MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 14–AUGUST 21 Boys and Girls Club Workshops
Sounds of Saturday
TUESDAY, JUNE 24 Gallery Talk: J. Palin Thorley
TUESDAY, JUNE 10 Music in the Museum: I Can Dream, Can’t I?
Music in the Museum: I’ve Got It Bad and That Ain’t Good
TUESDAY, JULY 15 Gallery Talk: Gilbert & George
WEDNESDAY, JUNE 11 President’s Circle Preview Party: Gilbert & George
THURSDAY, JUNE 26 Express Talk: Gilbert & George
THURSDAY, JULY 17 Express Talk: Gilbert & George
THURSDAY, JUNE 12 Member-Only Preview Day: Gilbert & George
SATURDAY, JUNE 28 Story Time in the Galleries: Bugs, Butterflies, and Backyard Fun!
SATURDAY, JULY 19 Story Time in the Galleries: Bugs, Butterflies, and Backyard Fun!
SUNDAY, JUNE 29 Lecture: Lucian J. Simmons, Art and War: The Fate of Europe’s Art, 1933–1945
Class: Summer Pastel Workshop
Member Preview Celebration: Gilbert & George THURSDAYS, JUNE 12–AUGUST 7 Class: Oil Painting: Masters’ Techniques FRIDAY, JUNE 13 Member-Only Preview Day: Gilbert & George Member-Only Exhibition Talk: Gilbert & George SATURDAY, JUNE 14 Opening: Gilbert & George
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THURSDAY, JULY 3 Express Talk: Gilbert & George MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 7–11 The Art of Nature Art Camp
Book Salon: Loving Frank
TUESDAY, JULY 8 Gallery Talk: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken
Class: Mixing with the Masters: Chagall
Music in the Museum: Fireworks
SUNDAY, JUNE 15 Father’s Day Brunch TUESDAY, JUNE 17 Gallery Talk: Gilbert & George THURSDAY, JUNE 19 Express Talk: Gilbert & George FRIDAY–SUNDAY, JUNE 20–22 Friends of Art: Lakefront Festival of Arts
THURSDAY, JULY 10 Express Talk: Gilbert & George THURSDAYS, JULY 10– AUGUST 14 Drawing in the Galleries: Art History Inspires! SATURDAY, JULY 12 Class: Mixing with the Masters: Calder Book Salon: The Magnificent Ambersons Kids’ Day at Bastille Days
SUNDAY, JULY 20 Closing: A Revolutionary in Milwaukee: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 21–25 The “isms” Art Camp TUESDAY, JULY 22 Gallery Talk: Gilbert & George and the London Scene THURSDAY, JULY 24 Express Talks: Gilbert & George Event: Gilbert & George: Now What? FRIDAY, JULY 25 Gallery Night Talk/Tour: Gilbert & George SATURDAY, JULY 26 Milwaukee Artist Marketplace MONDAY–FRIDAY, JULY 28–AUGUST 1 Sampler Art Camp WEDNESDAY, JULY 30 The South Shore Youth Opera Ensemble
THURSDAY, JULY 31 Express Talk: Gilbert & George Art After Five: Young @ Art Lecture: Simon Anderson, Art and Scandal
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SATURDAY, AUGUST 16 Story Time in the Galleries: Bugs, Butterflies, and Backyard Fun! SUNDAY, AUGUST 17 Closing: J. Palin Thorley: Modern and Traditional Design in TwentiethCentury Ceramics
SUNDAY, AUGUST 3 MONDAY–TUESDAY, Opening: The Sue Dunham AUGUST 18–19 Memorial Scholarship “Teachers as Writers” Fund Exhibition Retreat Target Family Sundays: Inside Outside Artside Fun! SUNDAY–MONDAY, AUGUST 3–4 Wisconsin Writes THURSDAY, AUGUST 7 Express Talk: Gilbert & George SATURDAY, AUGUST 9 Class: Mixing with the Masters: Klee Book Salon: Middlesex Gallery Talk: Ms. Ruthie Does Gilbert & George
TUESDAY, AUGUST 19 Gallery Talk: Gilbert & George THURSDAY, AUGUST 21 Express Talk: Gilbert & George FRIDAY–SATURDAY, AUGUST 22–23 2008 Milwaukee Wine Festival THURSDAY, AUGUST 28 Express Talk: Gilbert & George
WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 13 Senior Days
THURSDAY–SATURDAY, AUGUST 28–30 Harley 105th, Events and Extended Hours
THURSDAY, AUGUST 14 Express Talk: Gilbert & George
THURSDAY–SUNDAY, AUGUST 28–31 Finch & Flash
Opening: Unmasked and Anonymous: Shimon and Lindemann Consider Portraiture Artist Gallery Talk with Book Signing and Reception: Unmasked and Anonymous Laugh Your Shorts Off: Milwaukee International Film Festival Evening of Shorts FRIDAY, AUGUST 15 Cedar Block: What You Get When You Cross…
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development The significant achievements of the past year would not have been possible without the consistent and extremely generous support of the Museum’s donor family. Led by Trustee Ellen Glaisner, a dedicated group of trustees and a committee of volunteers once again produced a successful annual campaign—the Museum’s principal source of support. The Museum continues to rely heavily on contributed revenue for its operations in all areas. As such, all gifts—both large and small—are critical to providing outstanding exhibitions (the lifeblood of the Museum), premier educational programs that are among the finest in the country, and a Collection of 20,000 works that span from antiquity to the present day.
2007–2008 Giving More than 17,000 Members and donors contributed a total of $7,120,000. This total includes $4,784,000 for the Museum’s membership and annual campaign and an additional $2,336,000 in grants and sponsorships for various education programs and exhibitions. These gifts were from individuals, corporations, and foundations. The chart on the next page shows the growing importance of membership, the annual campaign, major gifts, and grants to Museum operations.
Membership Members are the heart of this great institution, and their support enables the Museum to provide the community with inspiring art and memorable experiences. The Museum is able to provide educational programming to over 60,000 area schoolchildren, to care for and display priceless works of art, and to bring breathtaking, world-renowned art exhibitions to Milwaukee for over 300,000 visitors to be delighted and enlightened by—all because of contributions from our Members. Milwaukee and the Milwaukee Art Museum are deeply thankful for the 17,443 Museum Members whose steadfast commitment to the value of the arts makes this all possible. Museum Members, in turn, are afforded many opportunities to come one step closer to the art. Among the many benefits of membership: free, unlimited admission to the Museum as well as discounts on purchases in the Museum Store, on Museum classes 36 |
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and special programs, and on parking passes. Members are also invited to enhance their Museum experience and to meet other art lovers by joining one of the Museum’s eight special interest support groups that focus on the appreciation and acquisition of art. This year, Members were treated to Member Appreciation Month in May, a monthlong celebration designed to thank them for their support with special access, deeper discounts, and exclusive tour opportunities. Museum Members were provided a more intimate look at the Collection through MemberOnly Curators’ Favorites Tours. Members at the Art Advocate level and above were invited on a day trip to see the exhibitions Watercolors by Winslow Homer and Edward Hopper at the Art Institute in Chicago, and Partner level and above Members were given a behindthe-scenes tour of the Conservation Lab with Senior Conservator Jim de Young. Members also enjoyed 25 percent off at Café Calatrava and at Café Galleria throughout May, and could double their purchasing power in the Museum Store during Member Double Discount Days. The Milwaukee Art Museum is proud and thankful to have such a supportive base of Members. It is because of their participation and generosity that the Museum is able to provide the community with engaging and rewarding experiences year-round.
President’s Circle At the heart of every great institution is a core of great supporters—a circle of philanthropic leaders committed to its success. For the Museum, that group is the President’s Circle, which saw a 5.5 percent increase in its membership in 2007–2008. Everyone who enjoyed Museum programs during the past year benefited from their outstanding generosity. Its 303 Members gave, in individual contributions of $2,500 or more, a total of $3,262,603 to the 2007–2008 annual fund, an increase of 4.5 percent from last year. Trustee
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Ellen Glaisner led the Development Committee and the solicitors who raised funds among President’s Circle Members, and donors in the President’s Circle provided 68 percent of the Museum’s recordsetting total raised through the annual fund. Further, President’s Circle Members participated in the Museum’s programs as avidly as they supported them, celebrating the opening of Museum feature exhibitions at exclusive premieres and marking Museum milestones. They enjoyed private tours of exhibitions, the annual President’s Circle party, and events to greet the new director and in honor of the work of Trustee Sheldon B. Lubar.
Sponsorship Support Foundations, corporations, and private donors contribute to the Museum for a variety of reasons. 2007–2008 marked the year when the Museum more clearly delineated the differences between sponsorship and philanthropic support. Whereas philanthropy is the support of a cause or organization without financial incentive, a sponsorship is a cash or in-kind payment made in return for access to the commercial potential associated with the organization. Sponsorships can build visibility and awareness of a brand, offer business-building opportunities, demonstrate community responsibility and support of the arts, and offer memorable
hospitality experiences for clients and employees, among numerous other benefits. Over the last few years, the Museum has seen a marked increase in sponsorships of exhibitions and the education and public programs that bring them to life. Without sponsorship support, the Museum would not be able to offer the outstanding feature exhibitions, special installations, or wildly popular events such as Family Sundays, Art in Bloom, or Lakefront Festival of Arts.
Legacy Society More than ninety Museum supporters have promised gifts through their estates. Using wills, trusts, insurance, retirement plan assets, or other assets, planned gift donors receive valuable tax advantages while providing support that benefits Museum visitors for generations to come. Over the long term, an increased endowment is key to the Museum’s success. The endowment still generates less than 8 percent of the annual operating budget, trailing all comparable U.S. art museums. Most monies received from planned gifts will help build this endowment fund. For information on estate gifts, request the Museum’s Planned Giving brochure from the Director of Planned Giving at 414-224-3245.
Revenue sources as a percent of budget
100% 80% 60%
31%
21%
40%
21%
20%
12%
29%
31%
35%
35%
39%
34%
36%
44%
35%
36%
34%
35%
30%
10%
13%
14%
12%
17%
18%
36%
15%
0%
10% 15%
2001
10%
2002
8%
8%
7%
7%
6%
6%
7%
8%
9%
8%
9%
10%
2003
2004
2005
2006
2007
2008
35%
28%
25% 5% 7%
Key Annual Fund and Memberships Earned Income Grants/Sponsorships Milwaukee County War Memorial Endowment/Investment/Reserves Annual fund includes memberships; corporate, foundation, and individual support; and contributions designated for specific programs and projects. Earned revenues include admissions, Museum Store, facility rentals, Café Calatrava sales, and tours.
2009
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Gifts received between September 1, 2007, and August 31, 2008
Thank you to the supporters who helped the Museum in 2007–2008. As Members, annual fund donors, or supporters of special exhibitions and programs, they made it possible for art to enrich hundreds of thousands of lives. The following lists recognize those supporters who contributed more than $350 during the 2007–2008 fiscal year ending August 31, 2008. Annual Contributing Support $100,000 and above
Drs. Isabel and Alfred Bader The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Gebhardt Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar Milwaukee Art Museum Friends of Art Melitta S. Pick Charitable Trust Betty Quadracci/The Windhover Foundation Reiman Family Foundation David and Julia Uihlein Charitable Foundation Lynde B. Uihlein Wisconsin Arts Board Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Ziegler
$50,000–$99,999
Mr. and Mrs. Mark L. Attanasio Donna and Donald Baumgartner Johnson Controls Foundation Northwestern Mutual Foundation Helen and Jeanette Oberndorfer Fund Sue and Bud Selig
$25,000–$49,999
Anonymous The Argosy Foundation The Cudahy Foundation Greater Milwaukee Foundation Trinity Foundation Fund Joy Global Foundation Mary Ann and Charles P. LaBahn Laskin Family Foundation Nicholas Family Foundation Suzanne and Richard Pieper Family Foundation Mrs. Martha W. Smith US Bank Foundation
$10,000–$24,999
Anonymous Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Borden Mrs. Frederick L. Brengel Briggs and Stratton Corporation Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Anthony W. Bryant
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Murph and John Burke CG Schmidt, Inc. Chase Bank Curt and Sue Culver Mr. Richard W. Cutler Marianne H. Epstein Pati and James D. Ericson Ms. Leona Fitzsimonds Fitzsimonds Charitable Trust Four-Four Foundation Jean and Ted Friedlander Richard and Ellen Glaisner Greater Milwaukee Foundation Donald and Barbara Abert Fund Barry L. Grossman and Gail A. Lione Mr. and Mrs. R. Jeffrey Harris Jane and George C. Kaiser Herbert H. Kohl Charities, Inc. Mr. Kenneth C. Krei and Dr. Melinda Scott Krei Raymond and Barbara Krueger Dr. and Mrs. Michael C. Kubly Randy Levine and Mindy Franklin Levine LFF Foundation Lorelle K. and P. Michael Mahoney Mrs. Sally Manegold Mr. and Mrs. R. Bruce McDonald MGIC Investment Corporation Mrs. James J. Murphy Anthony Petullo Foundation Puelicher Foundation, Inc. Sensient Technologies Foundation Mrs. Nita Soref Thousand Hills Fund of the Christian Stewardship Foundation Kent and Marcia Velde Thomas and Anne Wamser Weyco Group, Inc. Charitable Trust
$5,000–$9,999
A. O. Smith Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Joseph M. Bernstein Joan and Roger L. Boerner Dr. William B. Boyd and Mrs. Karen Johnson Boyd Mr. John H. Bryan Bucyrus-Erie Foundation, Inc. John and Kay Crichton Patrick and Anna M. Cudahy Fund
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Mary Dahlman Elizabeth Elser Doolittle Trust Everett Smith Group Foundation Ltd. Dr. and Mrs. Marvin L. Fishman Frederic and Elizabeth Friedman Barbara and Henry* Fuldner The Gardner Foundation Judy Gordon and Martin Siegel* Greater Milwaukee Foundation Roma and Laurence Eiseman Fund Luedke-Smith Fund Omnium Fund Gary and Anne Grunau Bill and Sandy Haack Evan and Marion Helfaer Foundation Irgens Development Partners, LLC Richard G. Jacobus Family Foundation, Inc. Diane and Bob Jenkins Judy and Gary Jorgensen Kahler Slater Architects The Karol Fund Mr. and Mrs. James H. Keyes Kikkoman Foods Foundation Ruth DeYoung Kohler Robert W. Konrad Lake Express Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Foundation Marcus Corporation Foundation, Inc. Marshall and Ilsley Corporation Maxsan Foundation Genie and David Meissner Mr. and Mrs. John Mellowes Joyce and Bruce Myers Gilbert and J. Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd. Pollybill Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Harold A. Rand Rexnord Foundation, Inc. Marcia Rimai and Daryl Diesing Will Ross Memorial Foundation Merlin Rostad Larry and Susan Salustro Mr. and Mrs. James Schloemer Bob and Judy Scott Sigma-Aldrich Foundation Mrs. Norman Soref Christine Symchych Telly Foundation, Ltd.
Harris Turer Ms. Mary N. Vandenberg and Mr. Keith Mardak WaterStone Hope and Elmer Winter Bettie Zillman Burton and Charlotte Zucker* 1997 Charitable Lead Trust
$2,500–$4,999
AIG Life Brokerage Astor Street Foundation Inc. Mrs. Marilyn Auer Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Bader Badger Meter Foundation Robert Barnard and Heidi Marcelle Mrs. Dona O. Bauer Mr. John P. Baumgartner Lori and Kurt Bechthold Deborah A. Beck Carl and Susan Becker Mr. and Mrs. William D. Biersach Mr. and Mrs. Warren Blumenthal Bon Ton Stores, Inc. Mary and Cap Borges Orren and Marilyn Bradley Steve and Patty Brink Dr. Mary A. Brown Barbara B. Brumder 1964 Trust Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bryson, Sr. Mrs. Elaine Burke Mr. William E. Burke Barbara and Donald Buzard Bruce and Marsha Camitta Kathleen R. Cavallo The Cherry Family Foundation Mr. Clarence P. Chou Patty and Larry Compton Conley Publishing Group Judith and Francis Croak Jolinda and Danny L. Cunningham Polly and Giles Daeger Sue and Russ Darrow Don and Sallie Davis Ms. Lois Ehlert Stephen and Nancy Einhorn Albert J. and Flora H. Ellinger Foundation, Inc. Mrs. J. Thomas Emerson Kathy and Bob Emery John and Mary Emory Suzy B. Ettinger Tom and Jennifer Florsheim, Jr.
Nita Soref, CAS Art Auction
Robin Nankin and Wendy Blumenthal, CAS Art Auction
Judy Gordon and Donald Baumgartner, CAS Art Auction
Steve and Patty Brink, Kathy Yuille, and Dr. Tony Krausen
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Dr. Peter Foote and Dr. Robin S. Wilson Byron and Suzy Foster Family Foundation Fran Franklin Tim and Sue Frautschi G.E. Healthcare Financial Services Dr. Joseph and Nancy Geenen Mary Ann and Lloyd Gerlach Mrs. Melvin Goldin Ralph G. Gorenstein Dr. John and Andrea Grant Greater Milwaukee Foundation Colton Family Fund Dresselhuys Family Fund Terry A. Hueneke Fund Journal Foundation Thomas and Yvonne McCollow Fund Kopmeier Family Fund Randall Family Fund Guaranty Bank Mr. and Mrs. F. William Haberman Robert and Mimi Habush Claire and Glen Hackmann Ann and Jon Hammes Dr. and Mrs. David Harvey Dr. and Mrs. David S. Haskell Anita and Tom Hauske Mrs. R. Goeres Hayssen Katherine Ann Heil Ann E. and Joseph Heil, Jr. Charitable Trust Ms. Stacey Herzing and Ms. Jamie Poster Jennifer F. and Robert J. Hillis Margaret and David Hobbs Terri and Verne Holoubek Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Jerry J. Holz William H. Honrath and Elizabeth Blackwood Phyllis Huffman Frieda and William Hunt Memorial Trust Inland Power Group, Inc. George and Angela Jacobi Susan and Lee Jennings Peter Johnson Mrs. Samuel C. Johnson Journal Communications Susan and A. Raymond Kehm Mary and Ted D. Kellner Mrs. Kenton E. Kilmer Mr. and Mrs. Gale E. Klappa Dedi and David Knox II KPMG LLP Krause Family Foundation Tony and Susan Krausen Fran Kryzinski Joyce M. Kuehl
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Steve R. Kuhnmuench and Cheryl Gehn Milt and Carol Kuyers Mary Pauly Lacy Barbara Brown Lee Leonard LeVine* Leonard and Carol Lewensohn David and Madeleine Lubar Joan Lubar Wayne and Kristine Lueders Jack and Kathy MacDonough Mr. and Mrs. Gerald Mainman Mr. Michael W. Major Elizabeth Malone Mr. and Mrs. Barry R. Mandel Matrix Foundation Merrill Lynch Metso Minerals Industries, Inc. George L. N. Meyer Family Foundation Bob and Jan Montgomery Scott and Marjorie Moon Mary Louise Mussoline and James W. Cope, M.D. Joan W. Nason Norris and Associates, Inc. Jane and Keith Nosbusch Judy and Thomas Obenberger Mr. and Mrs. H. Nicholas Pabst Park Bank Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Pauls Mrs. Jill G. Pelisek Diane Pellegrin Pepsi Perlick Corporation Barbara Recht Sande Robinson Wayne Roper Betty and Brent Rupple Thomas and Kay Schanke Douglas and Eleanor Seaman Charitable Foundation Marie and James Seder and Family Reva and Philip Shovers Ron and Mary Siepmann Erik and Maud Siljestrom Mrs. Katherine M. Smith Mrs. Cardi Toellner Smith and Mr. Ken Smith Christopher and Joana Smocke Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. Speaker Sprecher Brewing Co. Inc. Dr. and Mrs. James Stadler II Judith Z. Stark Sharon and Bill Steinmetz Linda and Richard Stevens Dr. and Mrs. James E. Stoll Anne and Fred Stratton Stratton Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Marie Tallmadge Marilyn and Allen Taylor
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Nicole and L. William Teweles Kathleen and Frank Thometz Anne R. Booth and Charles Trainer Carolyn White-Travanti and Leon Travanti Frederick Vogel and Megan Holbrook John and Martha Vogel Anne H. and Frederick Vogel III Wachtel Tree Science and Service Jo and Bob Wagner Mr. and Mrs. James Wiechmann Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wiensch Dr. Charles J. Wilson Yabuki Family Foundation Kathy and David Yuille Edward and Diane Zore Ms. Katherine Zvesper
$1,000–$2,499
Adelman Travel Group American Appraisal Associates, Inc. Susan L. Andrews Anonymous (3) API Software, Inc. Apple Family Foundation Lovedy and Ettore Barbatelli Dr. Richard P. Barthel and Mrs. Diana Barthel Mr. and Mrs. Clair Baum Polly and Robert Beal Michael and Rita Becker Mr. and Mrs. David E. Beckwith Fred Berman Ms. Lisa Berman and Mr. Larry Dalton Richard and Kay Bibler Foundation Joel and Geraldine Biller Patricia R. Blake Ralf and Kathy Boer Mr. John Bohler Camilla Borisch Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brachman Marilyn and John Breidster Mark and Cheryl Brickman Broadview Advisors Mrs. Lorena M. Brockway Dr. Henry and Barbara Burko Burns Family Roy Butter Lois A. and Dean S. Cady Barbara J. Carson Chapman Foundation Joanne Charlton Doris Chortek Comprehensive Genetic Services SC Robert and Lisa Conley Michael Crowley J.D. and Shelly Culea
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Curl Linda and John Daley Dedicated Computing LLC Deborah and Thomas Degnan Mr. and Mrs. Duane A. Delestienne DigiCopy Mr. and Mrs. Mark G. Doll John and Sue Dragisic Eileen and Howard Dubner Barbara and Tom Dunham Eaton Corporation Julianna Ebert and Frank J. Daily Carol and Tom Ehrsam Mr. and Mrs. Paul R. Ellsworth, Jr. E. R. Wagner Manufacturing Co. Foundation, Inc. Ernst & Young LLP Evans Charitable Gift Fund/ George and Julia Evans Ken and Claire Fabric Faustel Incorporated Barbara and William Fernholz Ellen and James Flesch David French Diane Gabriel Mr. Richard A. Gallun and Ms. Judy McGregor Ms. Emmely C. Gideon Graef, Inc. W. Scott and Janice Gray Greater Milwaukee Foundation Del Chambers Fund Lois and Donald Cottrell Fund B Dr. Carl W. Eberbach and Elisabeth Falk Eberbach Fund Audrey J. and John L. Murray Fund Ms. Mollyann Hansen Norma and Bill Harrington Dr. and Mrs. Ronald D. Hart Edward T. Hashek Hentzen Coatings, Inc. Thomas D. Hesselbrock and Carl Spatz Janet and Robert Hevey Dr. and Mrs. Sun–O Ho Mr. and Mrs. Charles Hoke Mrs. Cynthia Holly Holz Motors, Inc. Robert and Lorraine Horst Mr. and Mrs. Nic Hoyer Ms. Anne E. Hunt Mr. and Mrs. Kenneth C. Hunt Mrs. Harland W. Huston James and Karen Hyde Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Charles D. Jacobus John T. and Suzanne S. Jacobus Family Foundation Russ Jankowski Ms. Patricia D. Jursik Kalmbach Publishing Co.
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Mr. Douglas Kaplan and Ms. Malea McGuinness Daniel T. Keegan and JannĂŠ Abreo Henry S. Kepner, Jr. Robert and Patricia Kern Kerry Food Services Jane and Joe Kerschner Judith Keyes Steve and Mary Jo Knauf Daniel and Stacey Kohl Mr. Herbert V. Kohler and Ms. Natalie Black Teri Kolb Koss Foundation, Inc. Shirley and Stanley Kritzik Sally Kujawa Ladish Company Foundation Sandra and Dale Landgren Mr. and Mrs. Richard Lane Lila Lange Dr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Lawson Mr. Robin Lehman Alan T. Lepkowski Mrs. Judith R. Leszczynski Mr. and Mrs. Sam W. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. Marcus C. Low, Jr. Fred and Anne Luber Lufthansa German Airlines Ms. Angela Lustig and Mr. Dale Taylor Mr. and Mrs. D. Richard Lynch Jacqueline S. Macomber John E. Mahony Audrey A. Mann Mark Travel Corp James and Kathleen McCaslin Dr. and Mrs. Anthony Meyer Marilyn E. Miller Mr. and Mrs. John F. Monroe Mary Mowbray and Roland Schroeder Lucia and Jack M. Murtaugh Mr. and Mrs. Geoffrey L. Mykleby National City Bank National Insurance Services Dr. Paul A. Nausieda Annette and Fred Niedermeyer North Shore Bank Anne and Chris Noyes Mr. Andrew Nunemaker Elizabeth and John Ogden Mr. and Mrs. Jose A. Olivieri Mr. and Mrs. David A. Olsen Ruth and Walter Olsen David Olson and Claire Fritsche Phillip William Orth and Mariette C. Orth Charitable Lead Trust Palmer Family Foundation Peck Foundation, Milwaukee LTD Janice and Raymond Perry Community Fund, Inc.
Ms. Elaine N. Peterson Helen L. Pfeifer PieperPower Jim and Gwen Plunkett Skip and Ildy Polliner Gene and Ruth Posner Foundation Kathy and Andy Potos PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Mr. and Mrs. Thomas S. Quadracci Steven and Maxine Rabinowe Mrs. Gordana Racic and Mr. Milan Racic Stephen and Susan Ragatz Patrick and Noreen Regan Nancy and Ray Retzlaff Mrs. Inger Riley Mary E. Ritchie and Thomas W. Cunningham Joan and Robbie Robertson Ms. Gayle G. Rosemann and Mr. Paul McElwee Mr. and Mrs. Charles R. Roy Dorothy Ruderman Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Sanders Sandstone Foundation, Inc. Joan and Marc Saperstein Louise Schlichenmaier and Othon Ochsner Family Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Michael J. Schlossmann Marty and Elaine Schreiber Lillian Schultz Carole B. and Gordon I. Segal Ms. Marsha Sehler Mr. and Mrs. Jack Shaffer Lois A. Smith Joan and Michael Spector Mr. and Mrs. Donald R. Stacy Mr. and Mrs. John A. Steinhafel Mrs. Joyce F. Steinmann Mary and Carl Strohmaier Mrs. Robert A. Sullo Mrs. Mary Alice Tamsen Sherwood and Libby Temkin Grace and Mark Thomsen Chuck and Lori Torner Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Uihlein Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Alyea, Jr. Ms. Dolores Van Dyke Mrs. Harvey E. Vick William and Eleanor Wainwright Andrew J. Weber Mr. and Mrs. Peter Wegmann Mr. and Mrs. Richard L. Wilkey Mr. and Mrs. Allen W. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wythes JoAnn and Michael Youngman Mr. and Mrs. R. Douglas Ziegler Elizabeth Levins and Herbert B. Zien
$500–$999
Ms. Elizabeth Aelion Agtech Products, Inc. Joan Aker Mary K. Albrecht Patricia S. Algiers Molly F. Allen Kent and Dianne Anderson Priscilla R. Anderson Mrs. Sandra D. Anderson David and Carol Anderson Family Foundation Anonymous (4) Dana and Gail Atkins Badger Boiled Ham Co. Barbara Baker Janine F. Barre Jim Barry Jean and Dennis Bauman Margery H. & Irvin M. Becker Diane and David Bedran Mr. and Mrs. James D. Bell Peter F. Bemis Pearl and Nathan Berkowitz Marlene and Bert Bilsky Dennis C. Birchall and Laura E. Epperson Lydia Bishop Mr. and Mrs. Peter H. Blommer Mike and Ginny Bolger Dr. and Mrs. Charles Bomzer Mr. and Mrs. John Bostrom Mr. and Mrs. Robert B. Bradley Ms. Deanna Braeger Lisa Brennan David D. and Diane M. Buck Margery and Victor Burstein Carla and Neal Butenhoff James R. Cauley and Brenda M. Andrews Joan Celeste CERAC, Inc Mrs. William P. Chapman Valerie B. Clarke Mr. and Mrs. Phillip Cohen Dr. Lucile Cohn Gregory and Denise Cole Combined Federal Campaign Commerce Industrial Chemicals, Inc. Mary and James Mark Connelly Lynn S. Connolly Ms. Lucy Cooper Mary C. Corcoran Mr. and Mrs. Gordon C. Davidson Mr. James Davie and Mrs. Susan DeWitt Davie Dawes Rigging & Crane Rental Mr. Roger G. DeLong Margadette Moffatt Demet Thomas Derrig Mr. and Mrs. Delmar D. Desens
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Patti and Patrick Doughman Tom and Bette Drought Karen Duffy Michael Dunham Mr. and Mrs. John R. Dunn Dr. and Mrs. Harry A. Easom Dwight and Lin Ellis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elsner Barbara I. Ericson Fairway Transit Inc. Dale and Carole Faught Jane and David Fee Mr. and Mrs. Jose M. Ferrer, IV Mrs. William Fetherston Dr. and Mrs. Stuart W. Fine First American Payment Systems Boots and Dick Fischer Anne and Dean Fitzgerald Janet and David Fleck Mary Meyer Foote Nancy and Jim Forbes Elizabeth Forman Maureen Gallagher Thomas J. Gallagher Mr. and Mrs. George J. Gaspar Shel and Danni Gendelman Mr. and Mrs. Arnie Gertsma Faye and Gary Giesemann Carole and Adam Glass Anne Gleischman Mr. and Mrs. Thomas W. Godfrey Hannah R. Gollin Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Goniu Mr. and Mrs. Robert T. Goodman Jack L. Goodsitt Dr. and Mrs. Robert Gould Mr. and Mrs. Donald I. Grande Greater Milwaukee Foundation Michael and Patricia Dunn Fund David C. Scott Foundation Fund Donald and Janet Greenebaum Kathy and Clark Gridley Mr. and Mrs. Daniel J. Grob Barbara S. Grove Richard C. Hack Mr. and Mrs. James J. Hagner H. Lowell Hall Mary and Edward J. Hanrahan Mr. and Mrs. Frederick F. Hansen W.T. Hansen Family Foundation, Inc. Sandy and Jim Hanus Buzz and Joan Hardy Mike and Gay Hatfield Carla H. Hay Tom and Suzanne Hefty Mr. and Mrs. G. Edward Heinecke Mr. and Mrs. Charles Herbert Susan and John Herma Mr. and Mrs. Keith Hernke Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Herzing Mr. and Mrs. John A. Hevey
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Ed and Vicky Hinshaw Ms. Eleanor J. Hoehn Dr. and Mrs. Burton P. Hoffman Melanie C. Holmes Glenn and Nancy Hubbard Donald and Melody Huenefeld Ms. Abbie Hunter Dr. and Mrs. Jacques Hussussian Professor James F. Hyde, Jr. IBCC Industries, Inc. Innovative Construction Solutions, Inc. InPro Corporation Interiorscapes Inc. Richard Ippolito and Pamela Frautschi Mr. and Mrs. Philip W. Jennings Mr. and Mrs. Russell R. Jensen Jim Murray, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Leland C. Johnson Glenn Jonas Jeff and Laura Jorgensen Marsha A. Kademian Mr. and Mrs. Mark Kadlec Marlene and Allan Kagen Richard and Judith Kahn Charles and Lois Kalmbach Charlie and Mary Kamps Dr. and Mrs. Harry J. Kanin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey C. Kasch Mr. and Mrs. Michael Keough Mr. and Mrs. Henry (Pat) Kerns Dr. and Mrs. Michael D. Kerr David and Janet Kirkbride Robert and Gerda Klingbeil Anne K. Klisurich Stephanie Klurfeld Mr. and Mrs. Bill Koester Marie Kohler Robert and Gail Korb Mary Krall Monica H. Krause Donald and JoAnne Krause Family Foundation Irene Daniell Kress Pam Kriger Kubala Washatko Architects Gail F. Kursel Todd Lappin and Muriel Green Dr. Margaret M. Layde Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Layden, Jr. Legacy Bank Ron Lester John Lewenauer Rita Lewenauer Dr. Joseph A. Libnoch Robert J. Lodzinski Ivie R. Loeser Mr. and Mrs. Henry J. Loos Gary Lundberg
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Ann Ross MacIver Lois Malawsky Jacqueline Servi Margis Marvin and Ann Margolis Jan and Vince Martin Lucy A. Martin Debesh and Linda Mazumdar Mary E. McAndrews Mr. and Mrs. John S. McGregor David and Darcy McKendrey Mary A. McKey Ms. Pamela Meinhardt Mr. Paul F. Meissner Jess E. Merten Dr. Martine D. Meyer William C. Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Douglas J. Mickelson Robert and Susan Mikulay Miller Compressing Company Dr. Judith A. Miller and Ms. Kimberly A. Miller Dr. and Mrs. Gregory S. Milleville Motor Castings Foundation Peyton and Ruth Muehlmeier Mary and Terry Murphy M. Lucille Neff Mr. and Mrs. Daniel H. Nelson Dave F. and Elaine M. Nelson Jim and Pat Nelson Marcy Neuburg Nev 2/11 Mrs. Faith E. Newberg and Mr. Ronald Newberg Lynn S. Nicholas Ms. Barb L. O’Connor and Ms. Stephanie A. Knuteson Olympic Wall Systems, Inc. Joseph R. Pabst Therese Palazzari and Mark Maduza Dr. Tracy A. Park Katherine Paulsen Ms. Cissie Peltz William and Bobbe Petasnick Dr. and Mrs. John R. Petersen Joyce and Morton F. Phillips, M.D. John Julian Pickeral III and Evalynne J. Espejo Ned and Barb Piehler Neil and Karen Pinsky Charles W. Pluckhahn Dr. and Mrs. Randle E. Pollard Steven and Karen Port Dr. and Mrs. William B. Potos Kasandra and R. Jeffrey Preston Jack and Martha Prince Proven Direct R&R Insurance August J. Ray Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Rector David and Kris Reicher
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Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Reusche Sarah E. Richman and Tim J. Aiken Linda and Blaine Rieke Patricia and Allen Rieselbach Dr. and Mrs. Stephen Robbins Mr. and Mrs. Paul Roller Lucy Rosenberg Bibi and Gregory Rosner Mr. and Mrs. Mason G. Ross Tracy and John Rothman Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Krystyna D. Rytel, MD. Mr. and Mrs. Richard Sachs Joseph Schick Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence Schlick Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Schnoll Lawrence and Katherine Schnuck Mr. and Mrs. David Schroeder Mr. and Mrs. Mark Schueller Sally Schuler Ms. Gail Schumann and Mr. Michael Switzenbaum Schwaab, Inc. Dr. and Mrs. Walter R. Schwartz Scott Advertising Agency, Inc. Tom and Judy Seager Douglas and Eleanor Seaman Charitable Foundation Mr. and Mrs. William T. Shaffer, Jr. Share Corporation Dr. Mary Anne Siderits Dr. Paul J. Sienkiewicz and Mrs. Sheree Sienkiewicz Ms. Deloris Sims Dr. Jonathan and Shirley Slomowitz Mr. and Mrs. Frank M. Smeal Mr. L. Clark Smith Mrs. Lloyd B. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Warren Smith Mrs. Dale L. Sorden Split Rail Foundation, Inc. Mrs. Mary K. Steele Barbara Stein Marley and Gary Stein Gary J. Steinhafel and Jocelyn Servick Mr. and Mrs. John E. Stinchfield Dr. and Mrs. James Stone Mary Jane Stott and John D. Becker Barbara C. Strecker and Susan R. Strecker The Streich Family Foundation, Inc. Michael and Mary Jo Stroh Loretta Howard Sturgis Mr. and Mrs. W. Clyde Surles/ Arthur C. Kootz Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Daniel E. Switzer Susan P. and James H. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Robert A. Teper
Ann Terwilliger Theiss Interior Design Ltd. Judith M. Thompson Mr. and Mrs. John L. Touchett Barbara and Benjamin B. Truskoski, Jr. Priscilla A. and Thomas R. Tuschen Joan and James Urdan Van Buren Management Reverend and Mrs. Ardys D. Van Stavern Kathleen and Charles G. Vogel von Briesen & Roper, S.C. Sharon K. Wadina Mr. and Mrs. George E. Wardeberg Julia and Johannes Weertman Len and Susan Weistrop Mr. and Mrs. David H. Wells Thomas G. Wendt Western States Envelope Company Ms. H. Patricia Westphal and Ms. Judy Rotta Heide A. Wetzel Dr. and Mrs. Robert Whitfield Ann and George Whyte Madonna and Jay Williams Bill and Doris Willis Mr. and Mrs. Donald S. Wilson Dr. and Mrs. J. Frank Wilson Mrs. Margo Winter Ms. Jane Wochos James O. Wright Ms. and Mr. Nancy L. Young Mr. and Mrs. Robert D. Zucker
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100 Monkeys, Inc. Gregg and Susan Achtenhagen Stephanie and Marc Ackerman Dr. and Mrs. Robert T. Adlam AllianceStaff, LLC Dr. and Mrs. William H. Annesley Anonymous (2) Aquarius Systems Janie and Cliff Asmuth Kathleen and Anthony Asmuth Mr. Steve Bablitch and Ms. Elaine Kelch Mr. and Mrs. Bruce R. Bauer Doris M. Bauer David and Jill Baum Mr. and Mrs. Anthony D. Beadell Ms. Susan R. Bennett Ms. Ashlee Bergin and Dr. Steven Bergin Dr. and Mrs. R. H. Bibler Ellen E. Bladorn Morton and Barb Blutstein
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Robert and Carole Bonner Ms. Elysia Borowy-Reeder and Mr. Scott Reeder Mr. and Mrs. Gordon F. Boucher Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Boyd John Brander and Chris Rundblad Ms. Barbara Brennan Jean Britton Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Bronner S. J. Brown Mr. John D. Bryson and Mrs. Lisa A. Bryson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Buestrin Mr. and Mrs. James Bunting Kathlyn M. and Christopher J. Callen Carol A. Carpenter Ms. Mary C. Carpenter Mrs. Susan H. Cerletty Representative Pedro A. Colón and Mrs. Betty Colon-Ulmer Computerized Structural Design, Inc. Mary and Paul S. Counsell William Crowley M.D. Mary Catherine Cuisinier Tom and Maripat Dalum Mr. and Mrs. Thomas P. Damm Data Dog Interactive Mr. and Mrs. Richard R. Davidson Mr. and Mrs. Edwin J. Depenbrok Herb and Carolynn Desch Nancy Desjardins Ms. Marlene Doerr Susan Doornek Mr. and Mrs. Rodney H. Dow Donald G. Dreske Mr. and Mrs. Ronald Drobac Ms. Sylvia R. DuBois Mr. and Mrs. James O. Durand E. Miller & Associates Educators Credit Union Ken Eichenbaum Eric and Erica Ellsworth Jim and Julie Enslow Richard and Carol Eschner Robert H. Eskuche Dr. Holly Falik and Mr. Steven Kay Katherine A. Falk Mr. Mark R. Ferdinand Dr. and Mrs. Edward V. Filmanowicz Mr. and Mrs. Jerrold E. Fix Father James P. Flaherty Mr. and Mrs. Darrell W. Foell Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Forman Mr. Kevin Fraley Donald H. French Dr. David R. Friedland and Dr. Karin L. Hague Mr. David A. Friedman
Jim Friedman Dr. and Mrs. Richard D. Fritz Fullhouse Interactive Martha and George Furst, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gaertner Mr. and Mrs. Richard Galling Mr. Sanat Gandhi Mr. and Mrs. Terry A. Gaouette Mr. and Mrs. C. Frederick Geilfuss II Mr. and Mrs. William Genne Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Mark A. Gennis Ms. Elizabeth Gifford and Mr. Gary Cartwright Mr. and Mrs. Franklyn M. Gimbel Jeffrey M. Goldberg Idy and Bill Goodman Attorney Jonathan V. Goodman Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence Goodman Mr. Paul Gordon and Honorable Bonnie Gordon Thomas J. Gould Greater Milwaukee Foundation Minahan/MacNeil Family Fund Mr. and Mrs. Tom Gripp Mr. Don Gross Grumman–Butkus Associates Dr. and Mrs. Jon Gudeman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Gunnlaugsson Harry and Vivian Gunzniczak Mr. Jay Haertel Hammel, Green and Abrahamson, Inc. Mr. Edward J. Hammond and Ms. Marcia P. Brooks Mr. and Mrs. Laurence C. Hammond, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hanley Mr. and Mrs. Phillip J. Hanrahan Hansen Storage Company Dr. Heidi Harkins and Mr. Hugh Davis Mr. and Mrs. Mark O. Harrington Hatco Corporation Cheryl and Roy Hauswirth Dr. David Shapiro and Dr. Jane A. Hawes Ms. Nancy Hayer Barbara Heller Mary E. Henke John and Barb Henken Lloyd and Edith Herrold Mr. and Mrs. Thomas G. Herz Alfred J. Heyer Marianne Hillebrand Daniel W. Hoan Foundation, Inc. Dennis C. Hood and Christine R. Williams Mr. and Mrs. William R. Hoover Ms. Margaret B. Hopwood Julia Ihlenfeldt Burleigh E. Jacobs
Jeanne Jacobs Dr. and Mrs. Mitchell M. Jacobson Bette and R. E. Jacquart The Douglas C. James Charitable Trust Mrs. Richard C. John Jonco Industries Inc. Karl’s Event Rental Mr. and Mrs. Martin Katz Dr. and Mrs. Kiesl K. Kaufman Mr. and Mrs. Timothy Kelley Raymond N. Kertz Audrey and Jack Keyes Mr. George B. Knight Mr. and Mrs. William C. Koenig Benedict and Lee Walther Kordus Dennis Korjenek and Christine Zipperer Mr. and Mrs. Lee R. Lane Mr. and Mrs. Eugene F. Lavin William L. Law Foundation, Inc. Lee and Rebecca Lawrence Mr. and Mrs. David Leevan Legacy Property Management Services Mr. and Mrs. Gary Leo Mr. Jeffrey C. Levy Mrs. Charles J. Lewin Carol and Tom Lied Mary Ann and David Lindberg Mrs. Marshall Loewi Mr. David Long Robert J. Lotz Michael and Tonya Lueder Dawne Wood and Oliver P. Luetscher Lunda Construction Company Mrs. Sherry L. Lundell and Mr. Richard E. Lundell Luther Manor Dr. Robert D. Lyon and Ms. Gabrielle S. Davidson Ms. Elaine Malek Shelly and Tom Malin David E. Mandernack Allen and Judy Marrinson Master Lock Company Rose Mary and Frank Matusinec Mr. Patrick M. Mayer Mrs. Robert L. McGlynn Daniel M. Micha Mildred and Donald Michalski José A. Milan Milwaukee Occupational Medicine, SC Monches Farm Elizabeth A. and John W. Moore Linda and Douglas Moore Mrs. Barbara Morris Mortara Instrument Company Mr. and Mrs. George N. Mueller
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Mr. Lee M. Mueller Donald and Corinne Muench Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Muenster Mukwonago Animal Hospital SC Michael S. Murray National Investment Services Thomas Needles and Jeanette Kraemer Mr. and Mrs. David K. Nelson Joyce and Rick Ninneman Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Norton Mrs. Jerome Nowinski Oncology Alliance Mr. and Mrs. William Orenstein Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Parker Dr. and Mrs. Clifton Peterson Mr. and Mrs. John Peterson Mrs. Mary Peterson Claire Pfleger Meline and Allan Pickus Mr. and Mrs. K. D. Pierson Jr. Polanki, Inc. Jon and Katie Prown Mr. and Mrs. Edward A. Purtell Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Michael T. Quinn Mr. Olivier Reiher and Ms. Malika Siker Mr. David Ribbens and Mrs. Lois Ribbens Riverworks Design Studio Mrs. Gerald H. Robbins Elizabeth and John Roffers Mrs. Nancy J. Romine Marcia Emold Rose Richard and Kathleen Rostad Mr. Richard Sachs Jr. Wayne and Christine Sage Judy Saichek Mr. Michael R. Salick and Mrs. Janet Salick Ms. Myrelene L. Saunders Mr. and Mrs. W. E. Schauer Christopher and Beth Schimel Mr. and Mrs. John Schlifske Mr. and Mrs. Bernard C. Schubert Mr. and Mrs. Robert Schumann The Secret Garden Nancy and Roger Sergile John Shannon and Jan Serr Mrs. Robert B. Siegel Mr. Scott A. Silet and Ms. Katherine Lewis Dr. and Mrs. John E. Sinsky Mr. Todd Slusar Allison M. and Dale R. Smith David M. Smith Dr. and Mrs. Sheldon Solochek Carol and John Speaker Mr. Robert F. Spindell Jr. Bonnie and Bill Stafford Eric D. Steele and Kathryn C. Bach
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Mr. and Mrs. Jack Stein Jerry and Louise Stein Steren McDonald’s Restaurants Ed and Eleanor Stevens Mr. Robert Stilin Sue and Robert Strauss Burton and Audrey Strnad Bryce and Anne Styza Marvin Summers Mr. and Mrs. Frederick L. Syrjanen Tangram, Inc. Mrs. Catherine Tenke Teichert Dr. John and Mrs. Anne Thomas, Jr. Maureen Thompson Mr. and Mrs. Stuart W. Tisdale Sally M. Tolan Mrs. Robert Tollefsrud William and Sharon Treul Betsy Soref Trimble Ms. Martha Trueheart Mr. and Mrs. James Tynion III Mrs. Trish Ullrich US Bank Dr. and Mrs. Barry Usow John and Jennie Walker Ken Weidt Marian M. Weinberg Welders Supply Company Mr. and Mrs. Edward Werner Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. Whealon WHN Investor Services, Inc. Kathleen and Dennis Wicht Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Wigdale Barbara and Ted Wiley Mr. and Mrs. Peter D. Willms Ms. Maxine Wishner and Mr. Dan Mooney Norm and Prati Wojtal Lee G. Wolcott World of Wood, Ltd. Ms. Shari Woydt Richard and Kay Yuspeh Mrs. Richard P. Zauner Zetley & Cohn, S.C. Ruthe Zubatsky Eve Joan and James Zucker Zyzeon Capital Corp.
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Sponsors for Exhibitions, Collection Installations, Special Projects, Programs, and Events
We deeply appreciate the support provided by businesses, foundations, and individuals who sponsored exhibitions, Collection installations, special projects, programs, and events in 2007–2008. Exhibitions Robert H. Andrews Memorial Fund of the Tides Foundation, on the recommendation of Ms. Susan L. Andrews Conservation Lab’s technical upgrade Anonymous Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 The Argosy Foundation Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Gilbert & George Donna and Donald Baumgartner Gilbert & George David Bermant Foundation Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945 Mr. and Mrs. Mark Brickman Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Gilbert & George The Brico Fund Gilbert & George Bucyrus-Erie Foundation, Inc. Martín Ramírez The Caxambas Foundation The Powerful Hand of George Bellows: Drawings from the Boston Public Library Chipstone Foundation Art and Reform: Sara Galner, the Saturday Evening Girls, and the Paul Revere Pottery J. Palin Thorley: Modern and Traditional Design in TwentiethCentury Ceramics American Collections reinstallation (phase 1) Cream City Foundation, Joseph R. Pabst LGBT Infrastructure Fund Gilbert & George Mae E. Demmer Charitable Trust George Mann Niedecken Archive Project
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A Revolutionary in Milwaukee: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken exhibition and book DeWitt, Ross & Stevens S. C. Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945 Jean and Ted Friedlander Gilbert & George David and Maggi Gordon, given in memory of Max Gordon Gilbert & George Harley-Davidson Foundation Martín Ramírez educational programming Harpo Foundation On Site: Santiago Cucullu Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Photographs from the Ends of the Earth Terry A. Hueneke Gilbert & George Hupy and Abraham, S.C. Finch & Flash Dorothy W. Inbusch Foundation, Inc. Martín Ramírez JPMorgan Chase Bank Martín Ramírez educational programming Julilly W. Kohler Gilbert & George Tony and Susan Krausen Gilbert & George Lehmann Maupin Gallery Gilbert & George Marc E. Leland & Associates, given in memory of Max Gordon Gilbert & George Leonard and Carol Lewensohn Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Phoebe R. and John D. Lewis Foundation The Powerful Hand of George Bellows: Drawings from the Boston Public Library David and Madeleine Lubar Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Marianne and Sheldon B. Lubar Martín Ramírez Mr. and Mrs. Lewis Manilow Gilbert & George Robert Mapplethorpe Foundation Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945
Milwaukee Art Museum Contemporary Art Society Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945 Milwaukee Art Museum Friends of Art Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945 Walk-In Infinity Chamber Milwaukee Art Museum Photography Council Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Milwaukee Journal Sentinel Martín Ramírez Mr. Dan Mooney and Ms. Maxine Wishner Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Mr. and Mrs. Jose A. Olivieri Martín Ramírez Meyer J. and Norma L. Ragir Foundation/Robert Ragir Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 Rockwell International Martín Ramírez Jon Schlagenhaft * and Curt J. Stern* Gilbert & George Sue and Bud Selig Gilbert & George Reva and Philip Shovers Gilbert & George Mr. Leonard J. Sobczak Gilbert & George Sonnabend Gallery Gilbert & George Christine Symchych Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945 The Richard C. von Hess Foundation American Collections reinstallation (phase 1) Robin and Richard Weening Gilbert & George Wisconsin Department of Tourism/Joint Effort Marketing Gilbert & George
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Education and Public Programs Alexian Village of Milwaukee Senior Days Anonymous Art Aloud ArtXpress Family ArtPacks Scholastic Art Awards Assurant Health Foundation Family Sundays School programs Aurora Sinai Medical Center Senior Days Leonard and Barbara G. Bornstein Public programs Mr. Ashley F. Bryan Education programs Earn & Learn: Mayor Tom Barrett’s Youth Employment Initiative Teen Programs Evercare-Wisconsin Senior Days Faye McBeath Foundation Art Aloud Four-Four Foundation Family ArtPacks Greater Milwaukee Foundation Marc and Karen Flesch Memorial Fund Scholastic Art Awards Greater Milwaukee Foundation Pain Fund & Richard and Joy Teschner Fund Teen programs Ruth Grotenrath and Schomer Lichtner Fund Public programs Harley-Davidson Foundation Art Aloud Mrs. Monica A. Hart Education programs Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation Junior Docents Susan and A. Raymond Kehm Scholastic Art Awards Kohl’s Department Stores Kohl’s Art Generation Kopmeier Family Fund School programs Manpower Foundation, Inc. Art After Five Mrs. Nancy M. Matthisen Education programs Milwaukee Art Museum Garden Club Art in Bloom Milwaukee Arts Board ArtWorks
Milwaukee Public Schools Partnership for the Arts ArtWorks Teen programs Mr. Kevin J. Miyazaki Scholastic Art Awards National Black MBA Association, Inc. Milwaukee Chapter Art After Five Paoli Clay Co. Scholastic Art Awards Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Education programs Mr. C. D. Read and Mrs. Sheila Read Art in Bloom Ms. Alexandra Reeves Art in Bloom Rockwell International Calatrava and the Dream Machine Mrs. James Schwalbach Education programs Daniel M. Soref Charitable Trust Junior Docents Target Art Aloud Target Family Sundays US Bank Foundation Junior Docents Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare Senior Days Mr. and Mrs. James E. Wiensch Scholastic Art Awards Wisconsin Energies Foundation Art in Bloom
Lifetime Members
When supporters provide sustained assistance far above the ordinary, the Museum honors them as Lifetime Members. We are deeply grateful to the following for the support they have provided. Tracy and Peg Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. J.P. Atterberry Jay and Patty Baker Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. Baumgartner Mrs. Barbara Berger Barbara and Russell E. Bowman The Lynde and Harry Bradley Foundation Michael J. Cudahy Joanne Dyskow Rev. Roland Ehlke Gloria and Steven Foster Dr. Marvin Fruth Christopher Goldsmith David and Maggi Gordon
Dr. George Gray Dr. Milton F. Gutglass Richard and Ethel Herzfeld Foundation David and Cynthia Kahler Mrs. Robert V. Krikorian Barbara Brown Lee Sally Manegold Mrs. Arthur F. Milbrath Jane Bradley Pettit Foundation Mr. and Mrs. B. Victor Pfeiffer Joan M. Pick Charlene Powers Mrs. Betty Quadracci The Reiman Family Foundation Pleasant T. Rowland Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Granvil I. Specks Sally and Steve Stevens Mrs. Erwin C. Uihlein Lynde B. Uihlein Mr. and Mrs. Rymund Wurlitzer Burton Zucker
Legacy Society
The following have arranged through wills, retirement plans, charitable remainder trusts, or other instruments to leave a portion of their estate to the Museum. Their legacies will help ensure the Museum’s exhibitions and programs serve many generations to come. Anonymous (8) Charles* and Dorothy Aring Adam Bauman Mr.* and Mrs. John Robert Baumgartner David E. and Natalie B. Beckwith T. Thompson Bosworth Anthony and Andrea Bryant Mrs. John D. Bryson Dr. Lucy and Norman* Cohn Lisa A. H. Cudahy Mary L. Dahlman Mary Terese Duffy Roma and Laurence Eiseman Lotte K. Emde Jean Friedlander Elizabeth and Frederic Friedman Ellen and Richard Glaisner Christopher Goldsmith Donald and Carolie Goniu Florence S. Grodin Marguerite Spicuzza Hambling Edward T. Hashek Michael and Gay Hatfield Sheila M. Hendrix John G. Hill, Jr. and Sarah H. Hill
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Marianne Hillebrand Mrs. Daniel W. Howard* Grace M. Iacolucci Angela and George Jacobi Douglas C. James Russ Jankowski Susan M. Jennings Judy and Gary Jorgensen Dr. Charles and Mrs. Anne Junkerman Miriam (Mim) P. Kahn Jane L. and George C. Kaiser Ray and Susan Kehm Mary E. Kelly Dr. and Mrs. John D. Koehler Mary and Michael* Krall Lise and Tom Lawson Barbara Brown Lee and Wallie* Lee Marie E. Leupold Leonard and Bebe LeVine* Gail Lione and Barry Grossman Helen Peter Love Dr. Robert* and Audrey Mann Mr.* and Mrs. Thomas McCollow William and Barbara Morris Alice Elizabeth Hill Nelson Helen* and Jeanette* Oberndorfer Diane M. and J. Alan O’Connor Lygere Panagopoulos Jill and Jack* Pelisek Elaine N. Peterson Lucia and Pete Petrie Anthony J. Petullo Ronald and Barbara Poe Randy R. Reddemann Thomas J. Reich for the Reich Family Sande Robinson Gladys* and Merlin Rostad Atty Robert W. and Mrs. Barbara Roth Allen and Vicki Samson James and Andrea Schloemer Wendy and Douglas* Sleight Arthur C.* and Katherine M. Smith Mr. and Mrs. Christopher Smocke Mrs. Nita Soref Mr. and Mrs. Allen M. Taylor Roseann and David Tolan Edward M. Turner Kent and Marcia Velde Anne H. and Frederick Vogel III Jo and Bob Wagner David Wescoe Dr. Charles J. Wilson Lee G. Wolcott Bettie Zillman
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Public Funding Sources
The continuing support of Milwaukee County makes this facility available under the auspices of the War Memorial Corporation to serve the living in memory of our war dead. The Milwaukee Art Museum is supported in part by grants from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts. It receives additional support from the Wisconsin Department of Tourism through its Joint Effort Marketing program. We also thank the Milwaukee Arts Board for the support it provides with funds from the City of Milwaukee and the State of Wisconsin.
Tribute Gifts
We gratefully thank the generous donors who contributed gifts of $100 or more as a tribute to someone special. In Memory of Peter Bardy Mr. Edward A. Alarupi In Memory of Betty Ciurej Ms. Lindsay L. Lochman and Mr. Eric E. Chatlain In Memory of Sue Dunham Michael D. Dunham Mr. and Mrs. Patrick Dunham Nasgovitz Family Foundation In Memory of Mary L. Dunst Lola and Lawrence A. Coles Mr. and Mrs. Tom Lindemann Sterling Appraisal Service In Honor of Stephen Einhorn Greenlight Capital, Inc. In Honor of Kevin Fahey and Ray Grzebielski Chris Zwaska and Heather Furger In Memory of Dudley Godfrey Mr. and Mrs. William Alverson American Orthodontics Luke Beckerdite and Peggy Scholley Patricia R. Blake Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Boyd John H. Bryan Barbara and Donald Buzard Sally Carson Ms. Mary Chait
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Clarcor Foundation Mrs. Barbara B. Collings Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Colman Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elsner Evans Charitable Gift Fund/ George and Julia Evans Mr. and Mrs. Rudolph Ferraro Anne and Dean Fitzgerald Mrs. Mary Ann Flemma Mrs. Barbara Fuldner Barbara and Henry* Fuldner Glenroy, Inc. Jean F. and Charles T. Gorham Ms. Nancy Graham Mrs. William Graves Jill and Anthony Grueninger Buzz and Joan Hardy Anita and Tom Hauske Mr. and Mrs. Al Hentzen Janet and Robert Hevey Mrs. Peter D. Humleker Richard G. Jacobus Family Foundation, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. Gerald J. Kahn Ms. Helen D. Van Dyke King Ms. and Ms. Joan Klimpel Mr. Randall S. Knox Steven Koenig and Debra Sadow Mr. and Mrs. R. and J. Krikorian Krueger International Ralph and Mary Lou LaMacchia Laskin Family Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Andrew R. Lauritzen Barbara Brown Lee Little Rapids Corp. Ms. Gail Mathes Ms. Jean McKey Mr. and Mrs. John F. Monroe Jr. Mrs. and Mr. Rosemary Monroe Gilbert and J. Dorothy Palay Family Foundation Ltd. Jeffrey Pash Diane Pellegrin Pollybill Foundation Doris and Edward D. Powers Provident Trust Company Mrs. Richard C. Quinlevan Jr. Mrs. Mary Read Mr. and Mrs. V. Ross Read III Rishi Tea & Herb Co. Robert W. Baird & Co. Inc. Ms. Dina Scalzo The Wilbert and Genevieve Schauer Foundation, Inc. Schneider National, Inc Douglas and Eleanor Seaman Charitable Foundation The Frank V. Sica & Colleen McMahon Foundation
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Mr. and David Simpson Ms. Nancy M. Speth SSI Technologies Mr. and Jack Stein Ms. Jayne Stokes Tailwind Capital Mr. and Mrs. Donald Taylor Martha and Peter H. Thermansen Joan and James Urdan Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Van Alyea, Jr. The Von Hess Foundation/Meg Schaefer and Thomas Hills Cook Ms. Dedra Walls and Mr. Robert Munger Waukesha Wholesale Foods Mr. Andrew Weinberg Wisconsin Paperboard Corporation Mr. and Mrs. Craig Zetley In Honor of David Gordon Dr. Lucile Cohn Mrs. Paula L. Gottschalk Susan and A. Raymond Kehm Ruth DeYoung Kohler In Memory of William E. Gray IV Laskin Family Foundation Milwaukee Art Museum Friends of Art In Memory of Deborah Harrington Barbara Brown Lee In Memory of Avis Heller Donna and Donald Baumgartner Joan and Roger L. Boerner Mr. and Mrs. Robert Brachman Dr. and Mrs. Curtis L. Carter Shao-Lin Chen and Fengchi Wu Ms. Lorraine Croft Peter Foote and Robin Wilson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Foster Mr. John T. Harrington Dr. and Mrs. David Harvey Mr. and Mrs. William C. Heller, Jr. Laskin Family Foundation Barbara Brown Lee Dr. Joseph A. Libnoch Rose Mary and Frank Matusinec Mr. and Mrs. John F. Monroe National Wildlife Federation Mr. and Mrs. John Nordstrom Jane S. O’Connell Denise D. and Peter A. Pasch Betsy and Rand Rochman Larry and Susan Salustro Lynne M. and George T. Simon William and Sharon Treul
In Memory of Judith Hinkes Mr. and Mrs. John F. Brockschlager In Honor of Jen and Russell Jensen Mr. and Mrs. Wilfred Kraegel In Memory of Virginia W. Knight Diane Pellegrin In Memory of Marlene Kohn Lise and Arthur Albert Mr. Rolf Albert Ms. Sangeeta Chopra-Charron Barbara and Ronald Dickstein Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Giles Gurstel, Staloch & Chargo, P.A. Manchel & Brennan, P.C. Dr. and Mrs. Gale L. Mendeloff The Partners Network Mr. Michael Sekara Mr. David Weisman In Honor of Dr. Anthony S. Krausen Barbara and Howard Schnoll In Honor of Barbara Brown Lee Bruce and Marsha Camitta Mary Dahlman Deltrol Corp. Club Ruth DeYoung Kohler Annette and Fred Niedermeyer Racine Art Guild Inc. Sally Schuler In Memory of Ronald L. Leszczynski Mrs. Judith R. Leszczynski Mr. and Mrs. Thomas L. Michael In Honor of Leonard LeVine* Mr. and Mrs. Edward LeVine In Honor of Chuck Loomis Women’s Exchange of Milwaukee In Memory of Tom MacArthur Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Wigdale In Memory of Mrs. Mary Jane Moon Mary and Cap Borges Mr. and Mrs. Paul F. Bronson Barbara and Donald Buzard Chase Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elsner Hatch Industries Limited Henny Penny Corporation Mr. Hough Mr. and Mrs. Charles Jacobus Mr. and Mrs. Richard Klopcic Joyce and Bruce Myers Sally Schuler Mr. and Mrs. Gary Sharpless Mrs. Thomas Tanner Mr. and Mrs. James Whittet In Memory of James Murphy Dr. and Mrs. Craig Byers Mr. and Mrs. Connolly Deborah and Thomas Degnan Sandy W. and Brett A. McMahon
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Mr. and Mrs. Terence W. Ochs Park Bank Foundation, Inc. Mr. Donald Peterson Ms. and Mr. Terry A. Peterson Joan and Don C. Prachthauser Reva and Philip Shovers Erik and Maud Siljestrom Dr. and Mrs. James E. Stoll Wachovia Bank Kathleen and Dennis Wicht Kathy and David Yuille In Honor of Nick and Wendy Nielsen Bill and Sandy Haack In Memory of Hermann Nunnemacher Ryan Kromholz & Manion, S.C. In Honor of Jill Pelisek Ms. Catherine G. Pullar In Memory of James R. Peterson Ralf and Johanna Vanselow In Honor of Anthony Petullo Ms. Wendy Bemis In Memory of Mary Shinners Estate of Mary D. Shinners In Memory of Ann (Andy) Smith Ms. Jeanne M. Ament Carlton & Manning Families Common Threads Quilt Guild Dr. and Mrs. Nicholas L. Owen Mr. and Mrs. L. Clark Smith Lee G. Wolcott In Honor of Christine A. Symchych Dr. and Mrs. James E. Stoll In Memory of Don Tarachow Katy, Rick, and Eva Greenwalt In Honor of W. Kent Velde Suzanne and Richard Pieper Family Foundation In Memory of Jack R. Winter Susan and Lee Jennings In Memory of Burton C. Zucker Susan and Lee Jennings In Memory of Robert D. Zucker Karen and Kevin Fitzsimmons
Gifts In Kind
The following individuals and organizations generously provided goods and services to help the Museum in 2007–2008. 88Nine Radio Milwaukee ACME Badger Liquor Co. BBJ Linen Beer Capitol Boelter Dr. and Mrs. Gilbert Boese Mr. and Mrs. John D. Bryson, Sr. Canopies
Coffee With a Conscience, WWBIC CORT Tom Crawford DigiCopy Exacta Graphics Ms. Lucy Flint The Fox Company Lithographers Front Room Photography Future Brands Glacéau Mrs. Constance Godfrey Mr. Joseph P. Gromacki La Tulipe Lakefront Brewery Barbara Brown Lee M Magazine Mr. and Mrs. Herrn H. Mack Majic Enterprises Milwaukee Magazine Eric Munzinger The Onion OnMilwaukee.com Paul Owen Photography Ms. Betty-Carol Sellen Shepherd Express Sprecher Brewing Co. Stone Creek Coffee Strauss Veal Sysco Corporation Nicole and L. William Teweles Mr. Edward M. Turner, Jr. University of Notre Dame, Institute for Latino Studies University of Wisconsin– Milwaukee, Peck School of the Arts Mr. and Mrs. Jim Urdan Mr. and Mrs. Robert Weber Wine Merchants Wisconsin Academy of Sciences, Arts and Letters WMSE 91.7FM
Friends of Art Event/ Project Sponsors and Gifts In Kind
88Nine Radio Milwaukee AbsoluteBusinessLLC Academia Bartilla ACME Corp. Production Resources Advanced Ear, Nose and Throat Archiblox Argosy Foundation Artist and Display Supply Associated Bank Bacardi USA Bacchus Badger Liquor Baird Bartolotta’s Lake Park Bistro
Al Bartosz Donald and Donna Baumgartner Sue Bazelon Beechwood Cheese Factory Braise on the Go Café Calatrava Capture/Robert Allan Photography Cardiac Rhythm Specialists, S.C. Carr Valley Cheese Chamness Inc. Ray A70Chi Clear Channel Outdoor Columbia/St. Mary’s Concordia University Wisconsin Deloitte & Touche LLP Lori and Chris Didier Direct Supply, Inc./Jenny and Bob Hillis Eat Cake, La Tarte Laura and John Emory Express Motions Deb Feldman Flaherty’s Happy Time Compnay Front Room Photography Fulton’s on the River Future Brands Godfrey & Kahn Julie and Andy Gusho Harlequin Bakery Harley-Davidson Motor Company Hawks Nursery Hoffman York Brian Houston Inland Power Group Johnson Bank—Milwaukee William R. Johnson Jon Schlagenhaft Design Kil@wat Sue and Tony Krausen LAMAR Outdoor Advertising Nancy and Arthur Laskin Lehigh-Milwaukee Levy Restaurants Lexus North Shore Joan Lubar Madeleine and David Lubar Marianne and Sheldon Lubar M&I Bank Eileen and Barry Mandel Marcus Corp. Michael Best & Friedrich LLP Midwest Airlines Miller Brands Miller Brewing Company Milwaukee Brewers Milwaukee Lifestyle Magazine Nelson Schmidt Next Level Technologies Niche Wine Marketing Co. Northwestern Mutual
Northwestern Mutual Foundation OnMilwaukee.com Osteria Del Mondo Mindy and David Palay Panera Bread Park Bank Payne & Dolan, Inc. Pepsi Americas The Printery The Private Bank Quad Graphics/Milwaukee Magazine Quarles & Brady LLP Reinhart, Boerner, Van Deuren SC Sarah Richman Robert W. Baird & Co., Inc. Roundy’s Supermarkets, Inc. Peggy and Scott Sampson Sanford Restaurant Sargento Saturn of Greenfield Sax Arts & Crafts Kristin and Chuck Severson The Shorewood Florist Shully’s Cuisine & Events Susan Solvang Sommer’s Automotive State Farm Insurance Lauren Stein Stone Creek Coffee Strauss Veal Stacy Terris Three Thieves Trader Joe’s US Bank Usinger’s Famous Sausage Visual Impressions We Energies Weyco Group Whole Foods WTMJ 620 AM Carlene and Andrew Ziegler
Endowment Donors Anonymous Jacob L. Bernheim* Mainman Family Fund Janet M. Miller* Trust Mr. Albert K. Rinehart * Mr. Edward A. Weschler*
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support groups African American Art Alliance
American Heritage Society
Founded in 1990, the African American Art Alliance (AAAA) continues to engage the community in events that feature African American art and artists and to provide a forum for related education and discussion. The alliance further supports the Museum in the acquisition of African American art for its Collection.
The American Heritage Society (AHS) supports the Museum’s collection of American fine and decorative arts from the colonial era to the mid-twentieth century through the development and/or sponsorship of educational programs, workshops, trips, acquisitions, and conservation efforts.
AAAA kicked off its year with a special Quad A Quartet program held in conjunction with the National Endowment for the Art’s The Big Read. Special guest Dr. Amy Mooney, an art historian, presented “A Close Read of Harlem Renaissance Art,” which focused on works within the Museum’s Collection. Mooney compared works by Aaron Douglas and Lois Mailou Jones to authors such as Zora Neale Hurston and James Weldon Johnson to reveal how the central themes of the Harlem Renaissance continue to influence artists and audiences today.
In 2008, AHS Members had numerous opportunities to celebrate the exciting variety of American art, decorative art, and architecture in Milwaukee and beyond. The group enjoyed two memorable occasions for in-depth study of local architecture and design: during their Annual Meeting at the Frederick Pabst Mansion, and at AHS’s second annual conservation event, which focused on the challenges of conserving the works of Milwaukee interior designer George Mann Niedecken. A wonderful fall day was spent in Chicago’s Historic Astor Street District and included tours of the area’s notable private and public buildings and their collections. The group also examined important American art from the East Coast through exhibition receptions and lectures dedicated to Boston-based Arts and Crafts potter Sara Galner, New York artist George Bellows, and British expatriate and ceramist J. Palin Thorley.
Another season highlight was a presentation by Chicago-based artist Margaret Burroughs, followed by dinner. The event was held to celebrate the Museum’s acquisition of Burroughs’ print, Bessie Smith, Queen of Blues, with funds provided by AAAA. Other acquisitions supported by AAAA in 2007–08 included sacrifice, a painting by iona rozeal brown, and Washtub Blues, an Alison Saar print purchased by AAAA in honor of former Museum Director David Gordon. In April, AAAA collaborated with the Milwaukee Art Museum Garden Club to host Art in the Yard for the inaugural Art in Bloom. Several regionally known artists were invited to display their outdoor sculptures for purchase during the event. In both April and October, AAAA Members enjoyed getting together for informal group gatherings in conjunction with Gallery Night. For Gallery Day in July, AAAA joined forces with a coalition of Milwaukee-based artist organizations to host the 4th Annual Milwaukee Artist Marketplace. The free event is held annually outdoors at the Museum and features original artworks, available for purchase, by more than eighty emerging and established Milwaukee-area artists.
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AHS rounded out the year by sponsoring the conservation of four significant works in the Collection designed by George Mann Niedecken. The conserved works—three armchairs and a rug—were part of a stunning tableau in the spring exhibition A Revolutionary in Milwaukee: The Designs of George Mann Niedecken.
Contemporary Art Society The Contemporary Art Society (CAS) promotes the appreciation of contemporary art through the sponsorship of programs that bring renowned artists, critics, and curators to the Museum, and by supporting the Museum in its acquisition of important works of contemporary art. This support group provides a forum for emerging enthusiasts and dedicated collectors alike. CAS began its eventful season with a talk by New York-based abstract artists (and husband and wife) James Siena and Katia Santibañez. Both artists were represented in the CAS Tenth Benefit Art Auction in November. The auction of over 150 carefully selected
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works was attended by 350 people and raised over $400,000 for the benefit of contemporary art at the Museum. Because of the huge success of the auction, CAS was able to support numerous acquisitions throughout the year, including works by Bruce Conner, Mary Lucier, iona rozeal brown, Sze Tsung Leong, and two works by Santiago Cucullu. The group also sponsored the purchase of Erwin Redl’s dramatic Matrix XV, a 25 x 50-foot installation, and a lecture by the artist at the opening of Sensory Overload: Light, Motion, Sound, and the Optical in Art since 1945, the exhibition in which Redl’s work is featured. In March, CAS funded a symposium with Zero Group artists Otto Piene and Heinz Mack, and, in May, a lecture by video artist Mary Lucier—both served to give further context to the Sensory Overload exhibition. In late spring, the group supported the lecture by Milwaukee-based artist Santiago Cucullu, whose installation involving contact paper and ready-made materials transformed the Calatrava-designed Schroeder Galleria. The year ended with a bang as CAS hosted a dinner for iconic British artists Gilbert & George in conjunction with the retrospective of their work at the Museum.
Collectors’ Corner The Collectors’ Corner began supporting the Museum in 1948, when a group of local women decided to form an organization devoted to the study of decorative arts and antiques. Today, Collectors’ Corner Members continue to develop interesting programs and to support the Museum in making acquisitions of important decorative arts pieces for its Collection. This year, the Collectors’ Corner developed a series of programs focused on the Museum, titled “Our Art Museum.” A special visit from Chief Curator Joseph Ketner at the home of Carolyn Jacobus kicked off the year, followed by a number of visits to the Museum to enjoy engaging, curator-led tours of the exhibitions. Topics of discussion ranged from Arts and Crafts–era pottery to American folk artist Martín Ramírez to the drawings of artist George Bellows. Members were also treated to a rare and extensive behind-the-scenes tour of the Museum with Chief Educator Barbara Brown Lee, Librarian Heather Winter, and Senior Conservator Jim de Young. Their over sixty years of combined tenure at the Museum made for a truly enlightening experience. Members finished the year with a delightful Annual
Meeting and a lecture by John Eastberg, senior historian at the Pabst Museum and guest curator of the Museum’s exhibition on early-twentieth-century Milwaukee designer George Mann Niedecken.
Fine Arts Society Founded in 1987, the Fine Arts Society (FAS) is a group of European-art enthusiasts that sponsors and supports related educational programs and lectures, exhibitions, trips, and acquisitions by the Museum, which serve to increase community knowledge and appreciation for European art. The Fine Arts Society offered a varied selection of Collection- and exhibition-based programs during fiscal year 2008. The year began with a lecture by Joachim Pissarro, the great-grandson of French Impressionist painter Camille Pissarro, in conjunction with the exhibition Pissarro: Creating the Impressionist Landscape. The society kicked off the holiday season in late November with an afternoon tea featuring a presentation by Deborah CasciniBeardsley, who collaborates with Italian artisans to create reproduction crèche figures using eighteenthcentury fabrication techniques. In December, Dr. Colin B. Bailey, chief curator of the Frick Collection, put the Museum’s Renoir painting, View of Bougival, into context in a lecture based on his exhibition Renoir Landscapes: 1865–1883, which had featured the Museum’s beautiful Renoir. Later that same month, Laurie Winters lectured on the history of the “blockbuster” at the society’s annual holiday luncheon. In March, FAS celebrated the return of the Museum’s Biedermeier pieces from their world tour with a lecture by local historian John Gurda titled “Milwaukee’s Central European Heritage.” In spring, FAS Members were given a special opportunity to tour the St. Joseph Center Chapel at the School Sisters of St. Francis. At the end of June, Lucian J. Simmons, head of restitution at Sotheby’s, offered a behind-theheadlines look at the legal and ethical issues related to Nazi-era looting in his lecture “Art and War: The Fate of Europe’s Art 1933–1945.” The year ended pleasantly with an elegant summer party at the home of Mary Terese Duffy.
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Friends of Art Celebrating its 50th year as the Museum’s largest volunteer support group, Friends of Art (FOA) continued its longstanding tradition of special events fundraising by hosting five events in the 2008 fiscal year. As with all Friends of Art programs, each event sought to engage the community, expand the Museum’s audience, and generate funds to support the Museum and its Art Acquisition and Exhibition Fund. Raising over $400,000 this year alone, the event season began in October with the Grape Stomp, chaired by Eric Eben and Scott Hanaway, which drew 650 runners to the Museum’s grounds for this annual 5K run and 2-mile walk. Ornaments & Adornments kicked off the holiday season with the mid-November art and gift sale in Windhover Hall. Julia DeCicco and Kate Ojeda chaired the 10th annual, three-day event, which included seventy-five juried artists. Perfect Pairings was launched in January as FOA’s newest endeavor and raised nearly $50,000 in its inaugural year. This exciting new event concept, delivered by co-chairs Joan Lubar and Jon Hopkins, featured a truly epicurean experience for over 225 guests who were on hand to “sip, savor, and support” during an evening of award-winning foods paired with outstanding wines. In April, co-chairs Miriam and Chris Abele and Kristin and Alec Fraser helped the Museum celebrate a new era and welcome Dan Keegan as its new director by hosting the 49th annual Bal du Lac. Seeking to reinvent this classic Museum gala by staying true to its theme “No Ordinary World, No Ordinary Bal,” the event received rave reviews by first-time attendees and loyal followers alike. Lastly, in June, the 46th annual Lakefront Festival of Arts (LFOA) highlighted the talents of 172 top artists from around the country. The efforts of co-chairs Eric Eben and Debra Feldman and their dedicated team of volunteers drew over 20,000 attendees to this nationally recognized event. The incredible response was also largely due to the continuing and unprecedented support of LFOA’s 2008 presenting sponsors, Quad Graphics and Milwaukee Magazine.
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Key FOA volunteers and business partners were recognized during the May Annual Meeting for their commitment and efforts in helping FOA accomplish its 2007–2008 fundraising goals. Volunteer Service Awards were presented to Polly Daeger, Ilse Heider, and Joe Massimino, while Next Level Technologies was awarded 2008 Partner in Art. Finally, former director of FOA events and programs, Elizabeth D. Hoffman, was recognized for her twenty-six years of service to the Museum with the 2008 Friend of the Year Award, FOA’s highest form of recognition. Beth was further honored with a David Reed acquisition that was funded by FOA in her honor.
Garden Club Currently in its eighty-eighth year, the Museum’s Garden Club is the largest member club of the Wisconsin Garden Club Federation. As part of its mission, the club supports the Milwaukee Art Museum by providing flowering plants and arrangements for the Museum’s entrances and information desks. Members of the Museum are welcome and encouraged to join the Garden Club, whether as a novice or master gardener. The Garden Club’s primary focus this year was the launch of Art in Bloom: A Tribute to Art and Flowers. Featuring thirty art-inspired floral designs and a variety of floral and garden-related programming over four days, the event exceeded expectations by drawing an impressive 8,000 visitors into the Museum’s galleries in April. Led by event co-chairs Margarete Harvey and Marcia Velde and Garden Club President Phyllis Scharner, the club played a critical role in the event’s success through the tireless efforts of numerous dedicated volunteers. From tours and trips to demonstrations and workshops, the Museum’s Garden Club maintained an active program schedule for its Members. Programming this season featured visits to the Chicago Botanic Garden and the Urban Ecology Center, a hands-on spring wreath workshop, a flower-arranging demonstration, and various other educational and social gatherings. Club Members also enjoyed a spring trip to the gardens and museums of Michigan and Northern Ohio with Members of the Museum’s Fine Arts Society.
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Photography Council
Print Forum
The Photography Council, comprised of Museum Members with an interest in the art and history of photography, enjoyed a tremendously exciting 2007– 2008. Opening the year was the artists’ panel and opening reception for the exhibition Photographs from the Ends of the Earth. The exhibition was the result of another outstanding partnership with UW–Milwaukee Libraries’ American Geographical Society Library. Five artists—Subhankar Banerjee, Diane Cook, Rena Bass Forman, John Holmgren, and Stuart Klipper—convened in Lubar Auditorium to discuss the exhilaration, challenges, and continuous change associated with photographing Arctic and Antarctic landscapes. In October, the group visited the home of Mitchell and Linda Jacobson to see their exceptional collection of photographs, and was treated to a discussion on “collecting tips” with Dr. Jacobson and Associate Curator of Photographs Lisa Hostetler.
Founded in 1980, Print Forum maintains a diverse and engaged membership of print and drawing enthusiasts, collectors, dealers, artists, and students, and supports a wide range of interests, from Old Master to modern and contemporary works on paper. Further, Print Forum is proud to provide support for acquisitions of prints, drawings, and artists’ books for the Museum’s Collection.
In January, Photography Council Members were working hard to raise money for, and to get the word out about, the landmark exhibition Foto: Modernity in Central Europe, 1918–1945. Collectively the group raised over $25,000 for the show, which exceeded its attendance estimates by 40 percent. The group also hosted a reception on the opening night of “Picturing the Modern: Photography, Film, and Society in Central Europe, 1918–1945,” the symposium held in conjunction with Foto and co-organized with the Center for 21st-Century Studies at UW–Milwaukee. Members enjoyed another successful Annual Event in March, adding Chicago photographer (and Milwaukee native) Aron Gent to the Museum’s Collection with his work Master Bath (2006) from his series “The Suz.” In May, together with Print Forum and the Contemporary Art Society, Photography Council Members traveled to Art Chicago, where Associate Curator of Photographs Lisa Hostetler led a tour of select photography dealers’ booths. Finally, in June, the group held its end-ofseason party, at which Members shared their favorite works collected, seen, or made in the past year.
Print Forum enjoyed a banner year in 2007–2008, starting in October with a show-and-tell event in the Herzfeld Study Center, which offered a glimpse at the treasures in the private collections of Members. In November, the group celebrated the loan of Italian Renaissance drawings from the Stephen Solovy Art Foundation with a gallery talk by Dr. Robert LaFrance, associate curator of pre-modern art at the Krannert Art Museum and an engaging and energetic scholar. The holiday party in December at the Peltz Gallery was a hit, and in January, Print Forum sponsored an opening reception for the exhibition The Powerful Hand of George Bellows: Drawings from the Boston Public Library. In conjunction with the exhibition, Print Forum and the American Heritage Society co-sponsored a lecture by guest curator Robert Conway. Meeting artist Peregrine Honig (whose work Father Gander was acquired by the Museum with the support of Print Forum) in February at an exclusive talk and dinner was a highlight of the new year. In May, Members enjoyed a studio visit to Bunker Press, and capping off the year was the annual dinner featuring recent acquisitions and a presentation by Associate Curator of Prints and Drawings Mary Weaver Chapin.
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support group officers African American Art Alliance Sande Robinson President Ingrid Davis Vice President ShaRon Williams Secretary Michele McKnight Treasurer A. Helen Baylor Valerie A. Childrey, MD Margaret Hollmon MutopĂŠ Johnson Irene D. Morgan Nancy Simuel Members at Large Lucinda J. Gordon Dorothy Nelle Sanders Gloria A. Wright Emeritus Members Fran E. Serlin Director of Public Programs Staff Liaison
American Heritage Society Denise Hice President
Traci Schnell Vice President and Chair of Events Kathleen Vogel Vice President and Chair of Membership Carlen Hatala Secretary Ron Christman Treasurer Barbara Fuldner Past President Andy Alarupi Karla Benton Linda Brazeau Randy Bryant Judith Croak John Eastberg Barbara Elsner Joseph Gromacki Jeffrey Hayes Rana Holbrook Susan Kidder Paul Phelps
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Nicole Teweles Anne Vogel Members at Large Kathie Asmuth Constance Godfrey Julie Mosher Advisory Board of Directors Liz Flaig Curatorial Department Administrator Staff Liaison
Collectors’ Corner Mary Caan President
Mary Terese Duffy First Vice President Kathy Paulsen Second Vice President Patricia Shea Corresponding Secretary Bookie Slugg Recording Secretary Jeanne Schmitz Treasurer Judith Croak Past President Anne Vogel, Chair Tish Alverson Vicki Banghart Cissy Bryson Beps Herbon Acquisitions Committee Barbara Nordstrom Historian Susan Oster Christie Foote Members at Large Joni Villacencio, Chair Natalie Girard Susan Godfrey Nominating Committee Barbara Donner Donna Jordahl Barbara Whealon Program Committee Liz Flaig Curatorial Department Administrator Staff Liaison
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Contemporary Art Society Tom Obenberger President
Wendy Blumenthal President-Elect Dorothy Stadler Secretary Gail Groenwoldt Treasurer Tony Krausen, Chair Donna Baumgartner Jeff Kasch Joanne Murphy Auction Maud Siljestrom, Chair Karen Drummond Sue Krausen Joyce Pabst Cynthia Stoll Hospitality Schuyler Mason, Chair Sigrid Dynek Jane Lacy Andy Nunemaker Membership David Keen, Chair Leon Travanti Newsletter Steven Brink Nominations Ellen Flesch, Chair Tim Frautschi Kevin Kinney Joan Lubar Marie Seder Program Andrea Grant, Chair Wendy Blumenthal Sue Kimmel Ellin Levy Travel Reva Shovers Honorary Board Member Joseph D. Ketner II Chief Curator Curatorial Advisor John McKinnon Curatorial Assistant of Modern and Contemporary Art Staff Liaison
Docent Council Raymond Kehm Chair Sally Schuler Past Chair Sally Pratt Secretary Bo Hanfield Ken Loeffel Continuing Education Co-Chairs Carla Uphill Bonnie Welz Docent Digest Editors Brenda Schendel Carol Thieme Greater Team Coordinators Eileen Kaczmarek Barbara Wood Hospitality Co-Chairs Jane Fee Junior Docent School Program Coordinator Nancy Matthisen Irene Morgan New Docent Training Co-Chairs Nancy Sergile Carol Wiensch Peer Review Co-Chairs Janis Frank Gloria Rozmus Special Events Co-Chairs Frank Green Joan Nason Travel Co-Chairs Brigid Globensky Marcie Hoffman Barbara Brown Lee Jane Nicholson Staff
Full-time docents Henry Adams Becky Adlam Suzanne Aiken Kathy Arenz Katherine Beeson Diane Berndt Therese Binder Kathy Boer Val Borger Anne Borkowf
Patty Brink Alexandra Buchholz Marsha Camitta Mary Crawford Judith Croak Lorraine Croft Mary Ann Crossot Elizabeth Cuneo Mary Ann Delzer Joan Drouin Stephanie Dudek Mary Therese Duffy Janet Dulde Virginia Dunphy Heidi Fallone Jane Fee Sylvia Fishman Barbara Fitzgerald Ellen Flesch Peg Fleury Janis Frank Kay Giese Linda Goetsch Frank Green Ruth Gregory Jule Groh Carol Haakenson Bo Hahnfeld Valerie Hanbury Beverly Happel Joan Henderson Donna Hensel Lloyd Hickson Jack Hill Minah Ho Rana Holbrook Joan Hunt Carole Jezek Eileen Jezo Liz Joehnk Barbara Jorgensen Eileen Kaczmarek Raymond Kehm Carole Kintis Mary Krueger Lila Lange Barbara Larkin Carol Lehmann Alice Lipscomb Kenneth Loeffel Joan Maas James Maki Nancy Matthisen Julie McHale Irene Morgan
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Kathleen Muldowney Mary Murphy Joan Nason Jenny Nelson Annette Niedermeyer Joyce Ninneman Joyce Pabst Mary Papenthien Georgia Parks Dorothy Ann Phinney Margaret Plotkin Yvonne Porter Joan Prachthauser Sarah Pratt Marianne Pronold Michael Radichel James Radtke Norma Rand Gail Rennie Diane Richards Marcie Roberts Terry Rozga Gloria Rozmus Sheila Rudberg Brenda Schendel Sally Schuler Jane Segerdahl Janet Seizyk Nancy Sergile Cathy Simpson Wendy Sleight Dorothy Stadler Sharon Steinmetz Carol Stephenson Carol Thieme Jerome Trewyn Beverly Ugent Carla Uphill Janet Vopal Margret Jhin Walsh Mary Alice Wasielewski Stephanie Waszak Bonnie Welz Alice White Carol Wiensch Pamela Willms
Part-Time Docents Mary Ackermann Sylvia Barany Leanne Boris Judy Christofferson Claire Fabric Sheila Falbo Ellen Glaisner
Mary Holden Jeanne Jacobs Beth Just Elaine Larsen Joyce Ninneman Norma Rand Mary Ellen Reiland Diane Schneiger Susan Shane Judy Shapiro Mary Alice Tamsen Priscilla Tuschen Susan Vebber Yolanda Wattsjohnson Kathy Wicht Martha Wolz Barbara Wood Clarice Zucker
Emeritus Docents Marianne Atkielski Pat Baker Vicki Banghart Joan Barnett Elaine Berke Martha Bolles Georgia Bond Claudette Bostrom Arlene Brachman Marilyn Bradley Frede Butzen Phyllis Casey Joanne Charlton Patricia Crump Mary Dahlman Barbara Damm Bette Drought JoAnn Eddy Audrienne Eder Shirley Erwin Estelle Felber Marynell Fetherson Marjorie Franz Sue Frautschi Jean Friedlander Ann Gehring Olive Giese Susan Godfrey Marguerite Gohsman Paula Goldman Bob Gresk Eileen Gruesser Monica Hart Adrienne Hirsch Lorraine Horst
Caroline Imhoff Nancy Jaekels Joan Kabins Elsie Kanin Sally Kersten Fran Kryzinski Joan Larscheid Norbert Lochowitz Audrey Mann Mary Meyers Alice Nelson Mariana Nowinski Helen Pfeifer Miki Pollard Beverly Rattner Lavonne Rau Rose Marie Rodriguez Ginny Rogers Mary Louise Roozen Bob St. Clair Mary Jo Schauer Jan Scherr Patricia Strassburger Marvin Summers Virginia Taylor Gloria Thibodeau Roseann Tolan Ruth Traxler Betty Jean Waldron Libby Wigdale
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Kim M. Muench Kristin W. Severson Vice President, Marketing
Mary Terese Duffy Vice President
Judith L. Perkins Vice President, Membership
Trainees
Laurie Winters Curator of Earlier European Art Curatorial Advisor
Molly W. Allen Mark S. Bishop Danielle D. Brinkman Elizabeth H. Bruce Dennis F. Connolly Jen Dirks Catherine A. Faught Kristin Fraser Tim R. S. Garland Scott A. Heinert Raymond Kehm Joan Lubar Laura U. Lukas Linda L. Lundeen Heidi D. Mains Pamela W. Shovers Patricia Ullrich Board of Directors
Catherine Sawinski Curatorial Assistant Staff Liaison
Sandi Anderson Director of Support Groups Staff Liaison
Friends of Art
Garden Club
Valerie B. Clarke President
Phyllis Scharner President
Louise L. Perrin Vice President, Corporate Development
Ginny Erlandsson First Vice President
Carl Becker Melissa Block Donna Burdge Leifa Butrick Miriam Cleary Mary Lou Elson Christine Georgenson Anne Gimbel Mary Hamilton Jonas Karvelis Louise Keck Sharon Nieman John Oberwetter Mary Read Claudia Shea Susan Steinman Barbara Brown Lee Chief Educator Staff Liaison
Kenneth Treis President
Lorraine Croft Secretary Alfonse Runquist Treasurer Robert Foote Ex-Officio BĂŠatrice Armstrong E.J. Brumder Andrea Bryant Jane Doud Tom Foster Anne Gimbel Raymond Kehm Donna Kempf Arthur Laskin Helen Peter Love John Monroe Frank Murn Mary Rotheray Joana Smocke William Treul William Wainwright Channing Welch Winston Williams Members at Large
Lori R. Bechthold Julia DeCicco Vice Presidents, Events Nancy A. Monroe Lawrence W. Oliverson Vice Presidents, LongRange Planning
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Jon W. Hopkins Secretary David M. Bauer Treasurer Edward J. Hanrahan Past President Susan G. Forrer Holly H. Segel Stacy G. Terris Members at Large
Sally Brown Jan Montgomery Second Vice Presidents, Programs Nancy Sommer Third Vice President, Hostesses Marilyn Stewart Recording Secretary
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Eleanor Lee Treasurer
Photography Council
Barbara Mann-McGinnis Assistant Treasurer
Carol Lewensohn President
Margarete Harvey Parliamentarian
Kate Elsner Lilek Vice President
Mary Terese Duffy Lenora Stone Directors
Christine Symchych Treasurer
Deborah Kern Honorary Director Rocheen Styczinski Immediate Past President Margarete Harvey Marcia Velde Chairs, Art in Bloom Barbara Mann-McGinnis Busy Botanists Ginny Erlandsson Community Outreach Bette Drought Environmental Ruth Pike History/Photos Donna Gager Landscape Design Phyllis Scharner Liaison to District Garden Clubs Carol Buechel Membership Ruth Derse Nancy Hayer Peg Lewis Newsletter LaVonne Rau Reservations Mary Ottusch Social Secretary Ruth Derse Telephone Tree Punky Mattison Yearbook Sandi Anderson Director of Support Groups Staff Liaison
Lindsay Lochman Secretary Warren Blumenthal Carmen Haberman William Haberman John McCally Richard S. Pieper Jim Seder Cardi Smith Diane Strauss Maxine Wishner Members at Large Lisa Hostetler Associate Curator of Photographs Curatorial Advisor Brooke Mulvaney Curatorial Assistant Staff Liaison
Print Forum Charles Wickler President Raymond Kehm Vice President Colleen Pemberton Treasurer Joan Moore Secretary Tricia Polyak Past President Kathy Ehley Thomas Gould Russ Jankowski Kenneth Klauck Cheryl Olson-Sklar Josie Osborne Kathy Parker Jill Pelisek Christine Symchych Members at Large Mary Weaver Chapin Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings Curatorial Advisor
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Brooke Mulvaney Curatorial Assistant Staff Liaison
museum Volunteers Mary Ann Adams Jeanne Baas Pat Bakula Jody Beer Jane Botham Rose Brojanac Mal Sun Brunner Diane Buege Lorraine Buehler Natalie Canadeo Cesar Carbajal Marcia Clen Sandra Collier Brigitte Cooper Diane Dembroski Rod DePue Tom DeVeau Sue DiMario Monica Drake Joan Drouin Bette Dulka Priscilla Farrell Jenny Marie Farris Mary Ferwerda Mary Fiedler Peg Fleury Carol Frothingham Mary Ann Ganny Debbie George Deborah Geske Sean Geygan Nathan Goldstone Marialyce Gove Helen Cole Green Virigil Guenther Elaine Haberichter Tsui Ching Hammond Diamond Hanson Chuck Harper Barbara Himes Mary Hoefert Jean Holmes Caroline Imhoff Geraldine Jakubowski Russ Jankowski Jennifer Janviere Carole Jezek Ashley Johnson Kristin Johnson Samantha Johnson Kathleen Kelly
Mary Kelly Susan Kerr Marie Khan Diane Kirchen Lidia Klos Chris Knight Emily Kozik Monica Krause Susan Kustra Stephani LaMantia Joan Levine Ingebourg Liebl Alice Lipscomb Ken Loeffel Jane MacAvaney Barbara Mahoney Beata Mary Major Catharine Malloy Arthur Malone Maxine Malone Lisa Marshall Jennifer Maurer Marion Metzow Terry Mika Joe Miller Adrienne Muller-Goldstein Barbara Noonan Judy Owens Yiqun Pan Ben Parker Peggy Patros Kelly Phoungphol Marilyn Pietrzak Patricia Pietrzak Jane Porath Edith Radovich Jim Radtke Judy Randall Gloria Rath LeRoi Reed Maureen Rice Curt Rode Pat Rode Maggie Rose Mary Rosenheimer Adele Roy Marian Rozek Philip Rozga Jennifer Scheidegger Cindy Schmadeke Brenda Schmidt Tom Schneider Nancy Sergile Milli Shade Beatrice Steffes
Betty Storey Dore Strobel Joy Stuppia Terry Sutter Sheila Swanlund Lori Unangst Bobbye Vance Cindy Wagner Bob Walk Marlene Watchmaker Phoebe Wechsler Dorothy Wilkins Sharone Witter Lee Wolcott Susan Yale Margaret Zhang Aaron Zins
Mark Rothko, Green, Red, Blue, 1955. Gift of Mrs. Harry Lynde Bradley.
The inaugural Art in Bloom brought inspired floral designs—and 8,000 visitors—to the Museum April 10–13, 2008.
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staff
As of August 31, 2008 *part time
DIRECTOR’S OFFICE
REGISTRAR’S OFFICE
Daniel Keegan Director
Dawn Frank Registrar
Marilyn Charles Executive Assistant
Melissa Hartley Omholt Assistant Registrar
HUMAN RESOURCES
Jane O’Meara Assistant Registrar
Jan Schmidt Director of Human Resources
Mary Beth Frigo Ribarchek Human Resources Associate Bailey Briggs* Human Resources Assistant
CURATORIAL
Lisa Hostetler Interim Coordinator of Curatorial Affairs Associate Curator of Photographs Laurie Winters Curator of Earlier European Art
Stephanie Hansen Rights and Reproductions Coordinator/Database Assistant Demetra Copoulos* Registrar’s Assistant
Chris Niver* Associate Conservator Mark Dombek Framer
Beret Balestrieri Kohn Audio Visual Librarian
John Irion Designer
ART PREPARATORS
Tina Schinabeck Research Assistant Rachel Vander Weit Research Assistant
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Heather Winter Librarian/Archivist
Larry Stadler Chief Preparator Joe Kavanaugh Lead Preparator
John Dreckmann Lighting Preparator Dave Moynihan Construction Preparator Keith Nelson Preparator Kelli Busch Preparator John Nicholson* Assistant Preparator Paul Stoelting* Assistant Preparator
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Neil Kulas Interactive Designer
Adam Horwitz Administrative Assistant
LIBRARY
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Mike Congdon Interactive Marketing Coordinator
Terri White Associate Conservator
Sarah Fayen Curator, Chipstone Foundation Curator of American Decorative Arts, Milwaukee Art Museum
John McKinnon Curatorial Assistant
John Eding Media Relations Manager
Margaret Arney Marketing Research Associate
Steven Anderson* Preparator
Brooke Mulvaney Curatorial Assistant
Jonas Wittke Community Relations Manager
Jim de Young Senior Conservator
Mary Weaver Chapin Assistant Curator of Prints and Drawings
Catherine Sawinski Curatorial Assistant
Elysia Borowy-Reeder Senior Director of Communications
CONSERVATION
Tim Ladwig Preparator
Liz Flaig Curatorial Department Administrator
COMMUNICATIONS
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DESIGN
Christina Dittrich Senior Editor Dan Saal Senior Designer Brian Pelsoh Designer Brenda Neigbauer* Contract Designer Andrew Whitcomb* Contract Designer
VISITOR SERVICES
Caitlin Martell Assistant Director of Visitor Services
Lizbeth DeValkenaere Manager of Visitor Services Adam Horwitz Assistant Manager of Visitor Services Rebecca Rohan Volunteer Coordinator
receptionists Sarah Kissinger* Luke Michalski*
visitor services representatives Laura Backus* Diane Berndt * Liz Bogart *
Jennifer Brendemuehl* Christine Georgenson* Mary Hamilton* Paaj Her* Kari Kjos* Selmer Kjos* Elissa Lewis* Kelly Mac Avaney* Erin Peronto* Emily Plotkin* Joe Riepenhoff *
BUSINESS ENTERPRISES
Gwen Benner Senior Director of Business Enterprises
MUSEUM STORE
Bambi Grajek-Specter Director of Retail Operations Mary Johnson Museum Store Manager Karen McNeely Book Buyer Meghan Bramstedt Gift Buyer Laurie Genske Assistant Store Manager Julia Jackson* Assistant Store Manager Catherine Best Sales Development Coordinator Meg Yanz Buyer’s Assistant Susie Rendon* Stockroom Associate
store associates Stacey Fitzsimons* Abbie Hunter* Barbara Klinger* Connie Lytle* Liz Martin* Alissa Murphy* Anne Sullivan* Dan Szczepanski* Sheila Vollman* Monica Zakrzewski*
CAFÉ CALATRAVA
David Jones, Jr. Food and Beverage Director Chris Hatleli Chef de Cuisine Nick Burki Kitchen Manager William Korinek Assistant Café Manager Ashley Reinke Temporary Catering Manager
café front of house staff Kat Brokaw* Sue Burke* Corrie Damske* Sarah Diericx* Jessica Gaskey* Michael Hembree* Shelley Maculan* Sam McMahon* Jill Miller* Eric Olson* Jennifer Pankoff * Zachary Reinardy* Liz Ribarchek* Angie Rodriguez* Amy Shelander* Alma Villasenor* Servers
café back of house staff Keith Granzin* Lead Cook Ramon Lopez Avila* Amanda Borchardt * Tony Clark* Ian Cook* Erik de la Cerda* Megan Gajewski* Shana Goodman* Patrick Isajiw* Erica Janczak* Max Perez Xavier Rivera Patrick Williams* Cooks Karl Harris* Princeton Lucas Tia Sanders* Pedro Xolot * Dishwashers
staff
Catering Riley Engstrom Brian Butz* John Davis* Kiel McGuinness* Set-Up Technicians
events Bob Wodke Events Manager Anne Radtke Sales and Events Coordinator Bill Deuberry Sales and Events Coordinator Courtney Bell* Events Assistant
EDUCATION and PROGRAMS
Brigid Globensky Senior Director of Education and Programs
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
Fran Serlin Director of Public Programs Passion Terrell Tour Scheduler Marcie Hoffman Tour Assistant
David Wiesner Lead Audio Visual Technician Kerensa Edinger* Audio Visual Technician
FINANCE
Jane Wochos Chief Financial Officer Chris Gaskey Accounting Manager Rhonda Flory Payroll/General Ledger Associate
Barbara Brown Lee Chief Educator
Heidi Koester Office Administration Associate
Jane Nicholson School and Teacher Programs Manager
Rosalind Ma Accounting Assistant
Amy Kirschke Manager of Adult and Studio Programs Sylvia Peine Family Programs Coordinator Sarah Ovard Studio Programs Coordinator Shirah Apple Teen Program Coordinator Helena Ehlke* Scholastic Coordinator Steve Vande Zande* Adjunct Community Programs Coordinator Joan Schlehlein School Programs Assistant Janet Gourley Administrative Assistant Lauren Zens* ArtPack Kiosk Attendant
Kathleen Rendflesh Accounting Assistant
FACILITIES
Charles Loomis Director of Facilities Erwin van Dyck Facilities Manager Geoff Mumau Facilities Assistant Justin Dadtka Facilities Technician/ Painter/Detailer Bob Keebler* Facilities Technician
Gary Bolhar Jim Byrne Rich Cherek Dean Doberstein Francisco Driessen Adam Dudenhoefer Stefanie Fendry Alex Goodwin Violet Gutierrez Mike Harris Greg Heinritz Jewel Henry Barry Herker Nathaniel Hughes Warren Iles Barbara Johannes Stephanie Johnson Diane Kendall Carlos Léon Román Ken Lowery Jerry Macek Jeremy Reynolds Alberto Rios Dan Rutherford William Sephus Lee Siebers James Sudberry John Veger Jamie Wasielewski Temporary Daniel Wisniewski Security Officers
Rita Flores Wiskowski Development Systems Manager DeDe Chaoui Development Department Administrator Elizabeth Egan Membership Marketing Coordinator Rebecca Owen Membership Relations Coordinator Terry Pachuca Development Assistant Kristin Nelson* Membership Associate
SPECIAL INTEREST AND SUPPORT GROUPS
Sandi Anderson Director of Special Interest and Support Groups Krista Renfrew Special Events Coordinator Dionne Wachowiak* Administrative Assistant
INFORMATION SYSTEMS
Becky Goral Manager of Information Systems Derrick Funk Network Administrator/ PC Technician Sue Nelsen PC Support Technician
DEVELOPMENT
SECURITY
Mary Louise Mussoline Senior Director of Development
Ben Choice Security Coordinator
Therese Palazzari Director of Institutional Gifts
Nick Bhaduri Dan Blair Taffnie Bogart
Mary Albrecht Director of Planned Giving and Major Gifts
Ron Ruiz Director of Security
Sara Stum Director of Membership
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financial report Financially, the Milwaukee Art Museum concluded fiscal year 2008 with a balanced budget and a strong balance sheet, with no debt as of August 31, 2008. Net assets remained steady at $127 million as of year-end. Highlights of the 2008 operating year include: • Successfully meeting the annual campaign and membership goals, increasing 2% from prior year • Continued success of the store, café, and facility rentals, which contributed a gross profit in excess of $1.9 million, increasing 2% from prior year • Keeping sponsorship revenue consistent with prior year ($2.3 million) for both curatorial and education programs The investment portfolio experienced weakened performance in 2008, losing approximately $1.3 million (4.1%) in market value from the prior year. Total market value of investments increased from $31.9 million to
$32.9 million (3.2%) from 2007 to 2008. The increase in the market value of the funds was due to a large grant from Kohl’s Department Stores for fiscal years 2009 and 2010 and an increase in sponsorships for 2009 exhibitions. The Museum’s ability to raise and earn revenues sufficient to cover operating expenses will continue to be a challenge in the years ahead. As the Museum plans for its future, successfully accomplishing its goals will depend on continuing to expand the visitor experience, grow its Member and donor base, and build a larger endowment.
financial statements MILWAUKEE ART MUSEUM CONDENSED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
As of August 31, 2008
Assets Liabilities and net assets Cash and cash equivalents 606,840 Payables 1,230,656 Investments and funds held in trust 33,763,552 Deferred revenue 349,306 Inventories and other assets 915,044 Notes payable – Accounts receivable, net 354,605 Contributions receivable, net 1,613,587 Total liabilities 1,579,962 Property and equipment, net 91,729,011 Total net assets 127,402,677 Total assets 128,982,639 Total liabilities and net assets 128,982,639 CONDENSED STATEMENT OF OPERATIONS
Operating fund only
Operating revenue Contributed revenue Unrestricted 5,216,647 Restricted for programs 2,668,409 Total contributed revenue 7,885,056 61% Earned revenue 4,094,059 31% Endowment draw for operations 1,045,041 8% Total operating revenue 13,024,156 100% Operating expenses Education 1,041,958 8% Audience and communication 1,990,916 15% Presentation and curatorial 2,870,337 22% Business operations 1,360,859 10% Administrative and development 2,725,550 22% Facilities and security 3,033,735 23% Total operating expenses 13,023,355 100% Change in unrestricted net assets from operations 801
The condensed statement of financial position and the condensed statement of operations are derived from the Milwaukee Art Museum’s finan cial statements as of August 31, 2008, which have been audited by KPMG LLP, independent auditors, whose report expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial statements. A complete copy is available upon request or can be found on the Museum’s website: www.mam.org.
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Subhankar Banerjee, Caribou Migration I, 2002 (detail). Purchase, with funds from the Blumenthal Family Foundation and Wendy and Warren Blumenthal.
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