THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM QUARTERLY MAGAZINE WINTER 2012 – 2013T

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DECEMBER 4, 2012 – FEBRUARY 3, 2013 THIRD FLOOR GALLERIES NEW EXHIBITION

Charles T. Butler, Director

Patricia A. Butts, Assistant to the Director

Marcolm Tatum, Graphic Designer

COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS

Kristen Miller Zohn, Curator of Collections and ExhibitionsRebecca Bush, Curator of HistoryDeb Wiedel, Assistant Curator of ExhibitionsAimee Brooks, RegistrarMellda Alexander, Assistant RegistrarJohn Jackson, Exhibition Design and Production CoordinatorChris Land, Art and Artifact HandlerLeslie Shirah, Exhibit Preparator

EDUCATION

Abbie Edens, Curator of EducationJessamy South, Youth and Family Programs CoordinatorKaci Kelly, School and Educator Services CoordinatorStaci Worley, Education Assistant

DEVELOPMENT

Donna Atkins, Development DirectorAshley Bice, Marketing and Media ManagerMarsha Mason, Membership ManagerWren Gilliam, Special Events CoordinatorLaura Narr, Development Assistant

ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES

Kimberly Beck, Deputy Director for OperationsDeborah M. Danford, BookkeeperMary Goff, Information AssistantSusan Sealy, Front Desk Receptionist/Development AssociateLeslie Torijano, Thursday/Weekend ReceptionistJennifer Blomqvist, Museum Shop Manager/Buyerand Volunteer CoordinatorHarold Floyd, Security ChiefAl Johnson, Security DeputyGale Solomon Kittrell, Security DeputyTed Sanchez, Building EngineerLarry Relf, Head Custodian

Custodians: Martha Culp, Jerry Harper,Peggy James, Carl Upshaw

MUSEUM SHOP HOURS:Tues., Wed., Fri., Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.Thurs. 10:00 a.m. – 7:30 p.m. | Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.

MUSEUM STAFF“Are you a member of the Museum?”

Over the past six months, we have been working diligently to prepare for a membership campaign that will coincide with our 60th Anniversary year’s celebrations. Our members are a proud part of our Museum family and have always been a tremendous source of important support as well as institutional pride. The Columbus Museum unofficially kicks off the start of these celebrations with the Master Circle Dinner when we preview the new exhibition, Promises of Great Things to Come: Future Gifts to the Collection of the Columbus Museum.

Over 100 artworks and historical artifacts will be presented in our third floor changing exhibition galleries, which represent these donors’ commitment to the Museum’s future though their planned giving. It is remarkable and very telling that many of these donors are also members at the Master Circle level and above with their annual gifts of funds, artwork, valued objects, or other property.

Though we certainly do appreciate this support, we also recognize that our Museum members of every level are vitally important! As our recent well attended Family Day and the constant traffic of children in the ever-popular Transformations Gallery confirm, many of our best loved programs involve our families. You see parents and grandparents gather for Lunch and Lectures or Art & Artist Book Club, as well as visiting our exhibitions and collections or utilizing our Bradley Olmsted Garden.

Speaking of the Garden, it will be one of the areas that we focus on during our spring fundraiser, Let There Be Art and Bloom. Many of the fees for various Museum programs as well as this upcoming event are heavily discounted for our members. Consider a family membership for a friend or family member as a holiday gift and then know you have given a present that will keep on providing joy all year long to both the deserving recipient and your museum.

Besides memberships at the Supporting level and higher, we also welcome new military members, educators, students, and seniors as Civic members to our Museum. Another membership group that we wish to see grow are the Contemporaries. There will be more information about this campaign in the spring newsletter and we will keep you advised as the year progresses of our growing numbers as well as the many members- only activities that we are planning.

My parting thoughts in this column are directed to the family of Sarah Turner Butler. Weezie as she was known at the Museum, was a force to be reckoned with in matters of finance, strategic planning, and institutional identity. One look from Weezie could either successfully launch a boat or freeze the water around its hull…but you always knew that her ultimate goal was the health of the Museum. I consider myself fortunate to have been able to work alongside her, and because of her leadership and philanthropy the Columbus Museum is a much better place today. Our deepest sympathies go to her family and friends. We do miss her.

As the year draws to a close please consider the Museum for your year-end charitable giving. Remember that the Museum is open throughout the holidays, and special films, programs, and events are here for you and your holiday guests to enjoy.

Wishing you the happiest of holidays and as always, I look forward to seeing you at the Museum.

From the Director

MUSEUM HOURS:Tues. Wed., Fri., Sat. 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Thurs. 10:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. | Sun. 1:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

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DECEMBER 4, 2012 – FEBRUARY 3, 2013 THIRD FLOOR GALLERIES NEW EXHIBITION

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This special exhibition has been organized in celebration of the Museum’s 60th Anniversary. Consisting of important gifts of American art and regional history that will come to the Museum in the future, this exhibition demonstrates how indispensable generous collectors are in growing and strengthening the Museum’s collection. While the exhibition is on display, special labels in the second floor permanent collection galleries will indicate important gifts from the last six decades.

Exposure to great works of art and artifacts in museums increases visitors’ knowledge about their own collections and interests. Likewise, museums have always relied on the generosity of collectors in accumulating and refining objects. Many people seek to create a

legacy by donating their collections to museums. These connections have transformed private objects into public treasures.

In addition to chronological presentation of the objects in their historical eras, the exhibition highlights collectors and their stories, and a video in the exhibition describes how an object goes from a collector’s home to the Museum’s collection. Director Tom Butler commented, “When collectors share lifelong passions with a wider audience through a museum exhibition, they communicate not only their emotional bond with these objects, but they are better able to engage us through personal stories revealing their knowledge and enthusiasm for these items that have become a significant part of their lives.”

PROMISES OF GREAT THINGSTO COME:FUTURE GIFTS TO THE COLLECTIONOF THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM

Chasing Rainbow, 2004, LEDs, circuitry, Leo Villareal, born Albuquerque, NM 1967, Promised gift of Marleen and Marc Olivié, Columbus, Georgia

Two children at Sunset by a Watery Inlet with Sailboats, ca. 1840-1855, oil on canvas, George Cooke, Promised gift of Mrs. Harold Jarrell, Butler, Georgia

Spinning and Knitting, modeled 1882-83, cast 1980, bronze, Thomas Eakins, Promised gift of Mr. and Mrs. Stuart P. Feld, New York, New York

Composition, 1916, pastel on cream-colored laid paper, Morton Schamberg, Promised gift, Dr. and Mrs. Philip L. Brewer Collection, Columbus, Georgia

This exhibition is made possible by the generous funding from the Columbus Regional Healthcare System and the 2012 Let There Be Art fundraiser.

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Accessories beautify an outfit, but they can also serve other functions. Some are items of utility: capes add warmth and purses hold necessities. Adornments indicate one’s position in society: at times only the wealthy could afford fine jewelry and the latest styles. Some items attract the opposite sex: fans can assist in flirtation. Moreover, objects become family heirlooms that are used by successive generations. Intimate and personal, accessories reveal personal tastes and social standing.

This exhibition draws from the Museum’s extensive costume collection and is the first-ever installation devoted to accessories. Items will include fans, parasols, purses, jewelry, bonnets, capes, shoes, shawls, and foundation garments. There will be examples to try on, and visitors can pick up a guide to pieces in the permanent collection galleries that portray accessories in use.

PARASOLS, PURSES, AND PETTICOATSCOSTUME ACCESSORIES FROM THE PERMANENT COLLECTION

NEW EXHIBITION FEBRUARY 10 – JUNE 2, 2013 GALLERIA CASES

1. Pearl Brooch and Earrings, 19th century, seed pearl and gold, unknown maker, Gift of Georgia Wilkins 53.2; Comb, ca. 1820-1910, tortoise shell, unknown maker, Gift of Mrs. James E. Yarbrough 67.84

2. Purse, 1920s, beads, metal, silk, unknown maker, Gift of a Friend of the Museum 2010.51

3. Petticoat, 1870s, cotton, unknown maker, Gift of Dr. Lillian U. Pancheri 80.16.2

4. Shawl, late 19th century, silk and wool, unknown maker, Gift of Daisy E. Ticknor 69.79

5. Umbrella, mid 19th century, lace, silk, and Ivory, unknown maker, Gift of Mr. Leon Kohn 56.232

6. Two-Way Fan, ca. 1847-1852, celluloid, paper, unknown maker, Gift of a Friend of the Museum 2010.103

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Shop an Accessories Boutique at the Museum on Friday, March 1!See Page 13 for details

This exhibit is made

possible by the generous

funding from Susan T.

Edge, Couture Collection

In October, the Museum acquired a carved walnut library armchair that is an excellent example of Gothic Revival furniture. The piece was purchased from the Neal Auction Company in New Orleans, where it was offered as part of the Lee B. Anderson Estate Collection. Anderson, one of the foremost collectors of Gothic Revival in America, was attracted to the sculptural quality of this style of furniture.

In the mid- to late-19th-century, the world was quickly changing due to the advancements of the Industrial Revolution, and people looked to the past for tradition and stability. Decorative art borrowed from many styles of the past; this trend has been called Revivalism. The Gothic Revival style grew out of the popular Romantic Movement, which focused on things associated with Medieval Christianity. Many churches and country homes were built in the Gothic Revival style during the decades before and after the Civil War. The style was meant to be applied to the entire house; however, most homeowners did not want to replace all of the furnishings they already owned. Therefore, most often only the public rooms such as dining rooms, entrance halls, libraries, and parlors were decorated with Gothic furniture.

The Museum’s library chair has been attributed to the New York City firm of J. & J.W. Meeks, New York, who produced furniture for the middle class and the aristocracy in several revival styles, including the Gothic. A chair nearly identical to ours is in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum

of Art, New York. Collections Committee Chair, Steve Sharp, said of the new acquisition, “The superb form of the chair is matched by an impeccable provenance from Lee Anderson and the impressive comparable work at the Metropolitan. Moreover, the piece was featured on the cover of the catalogue for the seminal exhibition on the subject at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts in 1976, The Gothic Revival Style in America, 1830-1870 by Katherine S. Howe and David B. Warren. We are honored to add the piece to our growing collection of decorative arts.”

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Gothic Revival Library Armchair, ca. 1850, walnut, attributed to J. & J.W. Meeks, New York, Museum purchase made possible by Edward Swift Shorter Bequest Fund 2012.37

ART ACQUISITION

In America, the late-19th-century was the Golden Age of weddings. During this time, people were relatively wealthy and romantic feelings were very popular. When Queen Victoria of England wore a white dress at her wedding to Prince Albert, she inspired many brides to do the same. Before the late 1800s, the average bride could not afford a special wedding dress. She usually wore her “best dress,” made in a color and fabric the bride liked.

Lucy Hannah Barnett lived in Columbus her entire life, from 1860 to 1945. OnFebruary 23, 1882, she wore this dress to marry Clifford Bowdre Grimes, who was mayor of Columbus at the time. One period newspaper described it as “a regal robe of satin mervilleux, combined with a court-train of brocaded moire, trimmed with pearl beaded Spanish lace.” The Museum has received several pieces of clothing and personal effects belonging to Mr. Grimes over the years, and we are delighted to see the couple’s items “reunited.” This beautiful dress comes to the Museum from Ruth Grimes Carr and David Grimes Carr, granddaughter and great-grandson of Clifford and Lucy Grimes.

Wedding dress, 1882, silk, brocade, lace, mother-of-pearl, unknown maker. Gift of Ruth Grimes Carr, granddaughter of Lucy Barnett Grimes. 2012.34.1Lucy Barnett Grimes on her wedding day, February 23, 1882, courtesy ofDavid Grimes Carr.

HISTORYACQUISITION

ACQUISITIONS

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VOLUNTEER & DOCENT SPOTLIGHT

THE COLUMBUSMUSEUM SHOP

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Tash TaylorTasha Taylor is from Orem, Utah. She received an Art and Visual Communications Associate degree in April 2012 from Utah Valley University. After getting married earlier this year, she relocated to Georgia. Tasha has been a volunteer in the Shop since May 2012 and enjoys interacting with the visitors that come in. She also enjoys art classes and plans on finishing her Bachelor of Arts degree at Kansas State University.

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

If you enjoy people, art, and unique merchandise, then the Shop is a great fit for you! No retail experience is necessary; we will train you! We can customize your schedule as volunteer positions in the Shop are generally long-term (5 months or longer). Volunteers are also needed to assist with special programming and events. If you are interested in volunteering in any way at the Museum please contact Jennifer Blomqvist, Volunteer Coordinator at jblomqvist@columbusmuseum.com or 706.748.2562 ext. 212.

VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIESAT THE MUSEUM!

Joyce GoshaJoyce Gosha has been a volunteer docent at the Museum since 1998. A well-traveled “army-brat,” Joyce graduated high school in Germany and went on to study German and English at Howard University in Washington D.C. After retiring from the Muscogee County School District, she became an avid volunteer throughout the community. Joyce enjoys listening to music, working in the yard, and expanding her knowledge and love for the arts and history.

DOCENT SPOTLIGHT

DOCENT AND VOLUNTEER HOLIDAY LUNCHEON December 10, 2012 | 11 A.M. | Turner GalleriaIn recognition of your time, support, and commitment to the Museum all docents and volunteers are invited to a special holiday luncheon in your honor. Join us as we celebrate the end of the year with food, festive music, and good friends. Guests are asked to bring a side dish or dessert and the Museum will provide the main dishes. Please RSVP by December 7th to the Education Assistant at 706.748.2562 ext. 651 or sworley@columbusmuseum.com.

Beat the winter blues with a visit to the bright and cheerful Museum Shop! Immerse yourself in a book

on American art or regional history, surprise a friend with a lovely piece of handmade jewelry, inspire a child with a fossil kit or train whistle, or treat yourself to a little something

to brighten your day!

SHOP HOURS:

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Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday

and Saturday 10:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

Thursday 10:00 a.m. – 7.30 p.m.

Sunday 1:00 - 4:30 p.m.

The docent program is a great way to give of your time and talents if you like to learn about history and art and enjoy sharing with others! As a docent you have the wonderful opportunity to meet new people, work with students and visitors, and learn more about the Museum’s collection. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer docent please contact Kaci Kelly at (706) 748-2562 ext. 653 orkkelly@columbusmuseum.com.

DOCENT PROGRAM

MUSEUM MEMBER DISCOUNTS:

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Rocio Rodriguez & American Art Pottery Opening

Lunch and LecturePeale Portrait Unveiling

MUSEUM SPOTLIGHT

VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT

DOCENT SPOTLIGHT

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GALLERY TALES:CHANGING SEASONS February 7, 14, 26, 28 andMarch 7, 14 | 9:30 A.M. or 10:45 A.M.Patty Chamberlain is back! Bring your students to the Museum for a fun and interactive program using artworks to identify and understand the changing seasons in nature. The program is designed to meet standards for fine arts, language arts, and science. This program is free and open to K-5th grades with a maximum of 40 students in each session. Pre-registration is required; please contact the Education Assistant at 706.748.2562 ext. 651 orsworley@columbusmuseum.com.

DOLLEY MADISONSQUEEZEJanuary 26 | 5:30 P.M. – 10 P.M.Early 19th century parties were filled with music, dancing, and other revelries. Dolley Madison, one of our nation’s First Ladies, was known for her parties, which were called “squeezes." Experience a “squeeze” as you listen to live music, learn dances, partake of period foods, have your portrait taken, participate in a silent auction for amazing reproduction period items, and take a tour of the Museum’s portrait collection with one of Dolley’s personal friends, Elizabeth Stowe, who is featured in the Museum’s collection! Registration is required by January 19 please contact the Education Assistant at 706.748.2562 ext. 651 orsworley@columbusmuseum.com.

$25 Museum members/$35 Non-members

SPECIAL TOPICSIN AMERICANCOLONIAL ANDFEDERAL PORTRAITURE January 8, 15, 22, 29 | 10:00 A.M. to 12 p.m.Instructor: Kristen Miller ZohnEach week we will explore various aspects of early American portraiture: the influence of England on early American portraiture, the Peale family, Portraits of Luxury: Gilbert Stuart and Thomas Sully, and portraits of George Washington as the father of our country. The sessions will include a visit to the Museum’s galleries and all reading materials will be provided. $75 Museum members/$85 Non-members/$65 Columbus Museum Docents

COFFEE &CONVERSATIONSJanuary 31 | 2 – 3 P.M. | Free!Coffee and Conversations is a free program that centers on engaging discussions about the Museum’s permanent collection and traveling exhibitions. Each conversation explores a new topic and selection of works. Join Rebecca Bush, Curator of History, as we explore the Growing up in the Valley exhibition. For more information contact the Education Assistant, at 706.748.2562, ext. 651 or sworley@columbusmuseum.com.

ART DETECTIVES January 19 | 1 – 3 P.M. Become part of Chicken George’s Gumshoe Crew, grab a magnifying glass, and get ready to go on an exciting detective hunt through the Museum! Search for clues that will lead you to works of art, create your own projects, and even become part of a painting! Ages: 5-10, $10 Museum members/$15 Non-members. Pre-register by January 8th at 706.748.2562 ext. 651 or sworley@columbusmuseum.com.

EDUCATION

Family Program

ARTVENTURES February 1, 8, 15, 2211 A.M. – 12 P.M. Come explore shape, color, pattern, and texture through a variety of art making activities in the Studio, games, and story time! The class is open to children ages 3-4 with one care giver and includes four forty-five minute sessions.

Pre-register by January 21 at 706.748.2562 ext. 651 or sworley@columbusmuseum.com

$30 Museum members/$40 Non-members

Family Program

FAMILY ART AFFAIR February 162 – 4 P.M. | FREE! Drop in the Studio to create a bottle cap necklace!

Family Program

HOMESCHOOLGALLERY PROGRAMFebruary 59:30 A.M. or 10:45 A.M. | FREE! In celebration of Homeschool Week, the Museum has partnered with the Columbus Convention and Visitors Bureau to offer special programming for local and visiting homeschool families. Homeschool students and their families will learn about the changing seasons using storytelling and art. The program is FREE and pre-registration is not required, but each session has a limit of 40 participants. Self-guided tours will also be offered at no cost during regular Museum hours.

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THIRD THURSDAYS6 – 8 P.M.Interested in experiencing the Columbus Museum in a new way? Then join us for an after-hours experience on the Third Thursday of each month! Listen to live music, take tours of special exhibitions, and participate in artist talks.

January 17: Strumming through 17th & 18th century, Robert Sharpe, Classical Guitarist

February 21: Laissez Les Bon Temps Roulez: Mardi Gras at the Museum,"CSU Jazz Syncopators" under the direction of Dr. Alex Pershounin

ARTS 4 ALZHEIMER’S -ART MAKING Arts 4 Alzheimer's is an innovative program designed specifically for individuals living with early stage Alzheimer's disease. The program gives those with Alzheimer’s and other dementias, exciting and creative ways to communicate and express their feelings. Each program promotes stimulating activities and social interaction for those living at home with loved ones.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer Artist Educator or to register a loved one for the program, please contact the Education Assistant at 706.748.2562 ext. 651 or sworley@columbusmuseum.com.

SATURDAYDROP-IN TOURS2 P.M. Starting January 5 the Museum will begin offering drop-in tours of the permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Visitors will be able take a one hour tour with a weekend gallery guide. These tours are free and no registration is required. Please contact the Education Assistant, for more information at 706.748.2562, ext. 651 orsworley@columbusmuseum.com.

PORTRAIT DRAWINGWORKSHOP February 2, 9, 1610 A.M. – 1 P.M. | Instructor: Jonathan SimonThis workshop will take an in-depth look at portrait drawing from a live model, with the focus of bringing a single portrait to its highest completion. The class will take a traditional academic approach, blocking-in large shadow shapes and masses and working toward finer detail while briefly touch on anatomy, proportions of the head, and features of the face. A tonal technique will be used with charcoal to focus on understanding how light affects the form. Students should have a strong understanding of the principles of drawing and work at their own pace with encouragement and individual critiques.$160 Museum members/$175 Non-members

ART & ARTISTBOOK CLUBWednesdays | Noon – 1 P.M.The Art and Artist Book Club features works of fiction and non-fiction that explore various topics related to the history of art. For more information contact the Education Assistant at 706.748.2562, ext. 651 or sworley@columbusmuseum.com.

December 5: Seven Days in the Art World by Sarah Thorton – Presented by Jessamy South, Youth & Family Programs Coordinator

January 9: Portrait of an Unknown Woman by Vanora Bennett – Presented by Kristen Miller Zohn, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions February 6: Life Studies: Stories by Susan Vreeland – Presented by Deb Wiedel, Assistant Curator of Exhibitions

LUNCH & LECTUREFebruary 7 | Noon – 1 P.M.Enjoy your lunch and join a lively discussion with local and regional art and history professionals about themes found in the Museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions. Join us as Kristen Miller Zohn, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, describes how fashion accessories have been used for a variety of reasons, including practical purposes, as indications of social standing, and as aids in the art of seduction. If you are interested in purchasing an $8 lunch, please contact the Education Assistant at 706.748.2562, ext. 651 orsworley@columbusmuseum.com by February 4th.

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MEMBERS MAKE MUSEUMS

GIVING ISAN ART.

A COLUMBUS MUSEUM MEMBERSHIP IS A MASTERPIECE!

A gift of Museum membership will delight all year long with wonderful benefits only offered to our members. Share the Museum experience with someone special for the holidays, a

birthday, an anniversary, or just because! Give a gift of membership at columbusmuseum.com.

Through unique social and cultural events, Contemporaries members enjoy exclusive events that offer access to experience the Museum and the Columbus cultural arts community through themed parties, guided tours, art activities, artist demonstrations, and more. Encourage young professionals who share an interest in the arts to support the Museum and the Columbus cultural arts community while having fun! Experience the excitement for $50 for an Individual Membership and double the fun for a couple for $80! Join today at columbusmuseum.com!

UPCOMING CONTEMPORARIES EVENTS:December 16: Historic Home Tour

January 24: Comedy Night at The Loft

February 1: InBloom at the River Center

February 14: Brushes & Beverages with Erin Gregory

CALLING ALL LITTLE PEEPS!Chicken George now has a club of his very own designed especially for little chicklets, ages 8 and under, to join him for fun- filled art experiences every month! Look for special coupons, coloring sheets, stickers, and members- only benefits when you’re a part of Chicken George’s creative team. All this for just an additional $5 each year for Museum members!

Saturday, December 8 | 11 A.M. – 4 P.M. | FREEDress up the kiddies and grandkiddies in their festive finest for a day filled with family fun! Kick-off the holiday season at the Museum with the “North Pole Fa-la-la-la-la Follies” puppet show, Victorian Carolers, the Youth Orchestra of Greater Columbus, painting toy trains for Family Art Affair in the Studio, the Wynnton Magnet School violins, a holiday movie in the Patrick Theater, pictures with that jolly ole man from the North Pole, and enjoy punch and cookies and art activities throughout the day! Make plans to join us for the festivities and you’re sure to take home memories that will last a lifetime!

HOLIDAY OPEN HOUSE!

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DEVELOPMENT UPDATE

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Friday, March 1 | 10 A.M. – 5 P.M.Throughout history, accessories have made the outfit…and sometimes the woman. Enjoy viewing a collection of ladies’ accessories from the Museum’s permanent collection in the Parasols, Purses, and Petticoats exhibit on the second floor mezzanine, then mark your calendar to spend the day at the Museum choosing the perfect fur, vintage handbag, and piece of jewelry from one- of- a kind vendors chosen by Suzy Edge. Shop unique selections from A. Bientot of Houston, Jennifer Lyon of Atlanta, Linda Richards of New York, and more, with a portion of the proceeds benefitting the Museum.

ACCESSORIES BOUTIQUEAT THE MUSEUM

Friday, January 18 | 7 P.M. – 9 P.M.Have you ever fancied yourself a Rembrandt in- the- making, but didn’t know where to start? We can assist your budding skills by putting a paintbrush, canvas, and a drink in your hand! Columbus’ own Jill Philips will take you under her wing and guide you step-by-step towards creating your own masterpiece as you spend a casual evening with friends at the Museum. Please reserve your seat by January 14 by contacting Laura Narr at 706.748.2562 ext.544 or lnarr@columbusmuseum.com.

$25 Museum members/$35 Non-members; Includes all materials, drinks, and light fare!

CONTOURS,COCKTAILS,& CONNOISSEURS

Thank you for the continued support you have given to the Museum throughout the course of the year. With your membership, support, and gifts the Museum has made a difference and created a lasting impact in our community. We hosted over 60,000 visitors, educated 15,000 school children, and showcased nine exhibitions. As we approach the season of thanks and giving, our thoughts turn to the tremendous support of our loyal friends. Before 2012 draws to an end, please consider a year-end gift to the Museum; it will help to ensure our level of excellence in both exhibitions and programming. We sincerely thank you for your thoughtful consideration and will be contacting you personally in the coming weeks.

YEAR-END GIVING

he beauty of the Columbus Museum’s nationally recognized architectural

design and our numerous award-winning exhibitions provide the perfect setting for an unforgettable wedding, rehearsal dinner, bridal tea, engagement party, or other special occasion. Our facilities can be arranged to host any affair. For more information or to schedule your bridal event at the Museum, please contact Wren Gilliam, atwgilliam@columbusmuseum.comor 706.748.2562 ext. 543.

THE COLUMBUS MUSEUMalways changing. always free.

Join us each season as we explore the history and beauty inspired by our historic Bradley Olmsted Garden. Watch for your special e-vite for lectures and workshops with knowledgeable and expert gardeners in celebration of the Museum’s 60th Anniversary and the year of the Garden.

TALKS & WALKSIN THE BRADLEY OLMSTED GARDEN

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DIRECTOR CIRCLE

Mr. and Mrs. Daniel P. AmosFriends of the MuseumMr. and Mrs. Benjamin H. Hardaway IIIDr. and Mrs. Thornton F. JordanMr. Marc Olivié and Ms. Marleen De Bode OliviéMrs. Jack S. Schiffman

COLLECTOR CIRCLE

Thornwill Farm, Harris County, GeorgiaMr. and Mrs. Paul S. Amos IIMrs. Donald F. Broda, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. HechtMr. and Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. W. Jeremy JefferyMr. and Mrs. Mason H. LamptonMr. and Mrs. John C. Martin IIMr. and Mrs. W. Walter Miller, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Alan C. Ramsay, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Edward F. RobinsonMr. and Mrs. Otis J. ScarboroughMr. and Mrs. Wade H. Tomlinson III

MASTER CIRCLE

Mr. and Mrs. Philip M. Adams, Sr.Dr. and Mrs. A. C. AlvarezMr. and Mrs. George AtkinsDr. and Mrs. Champ BakerMr. and Mrs. Don W. Beck, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. W. Reynolds BickerstaffMr. and Mrs. James W. Biggers, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. James H. BlanchardDr. and Mrs. Philip L. BrewerMr. and Mrs. Stephen T. ButlerMrs. Forrest L. Champion, Jr.Mr. Dustin CooperMr. and Mrs. Raymond E. CrowleyMr. and Mrs. J. Robert Elliott, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. John F. FlournoyMr. and Mrs. Robert W. FlowersMr. and Mrs. Thomas G. O. ForsbergMr. and Mrs. D. Clyde FountainMr. and Mrs. James E. GatesMr. and Mrs. Jack C. GoldfrankMrs. Ben M. GreenblattMr. and Mrs. Kerry W. HandMr. and Mrs. Morton A. HarrisMr. and Mrs. William T. Heard, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. A. Comer Hobbs, Sr.Mr. Stephen J. Hodges and Pat DanielMr. and Mrs. Christopher D. HohlsteinMrs. Jack C. HughstonMr. and Mrs. Kenneth S. Janke, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. C. Dexter Jordan, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. Jack B. Key, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Mark A. LawrenceMrs. Donald M. Leebern, Jr.Mrs. Margaret O. LewisMr. Wendell LewisMr. and Mrs. Clifford B. MasonMr. and Mrs. Daniel McCaulMr. and Mrs. Jerry B. NewmanMr. and Mrs. W. Michael OgieDr. and Mrs. Douglas PahlMr. and Mrs. William Roland PeekMr. and Mrs. F. Anderson Philips, Sr.Dr. and Mrs. Andrew W. PippasMrs. Eileen RiesenburgerMr. and Mrs. Chandler RileyMrs. Kathy J. RileyDr. and Mrs. Richard S. RobbinsMrs. Barbara G. Rothschild

Mrs. Benno G. RothschildMr. and Mrs. Claude G. Scarbrough IIIDr. and Mrs. Franklin StarMrs. Rose H. SteinerMrs. Richenda K. StrausMr. and Mrs. Clifford J. Swift IIIMr. and Mrs. Henry W. Swift, Jr.Ms. Elizabeth A. TaylorMrs. T. Earl TaylorMr. and Mrs. William B. Turner, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr.Mrs. Elizabeth G. TylerMr. and Mrs. Wright B. WaddellMr. and Mrs. John W. Walden, Jr.Mrs. Davis Ronald WatsonChris D. WeaverMr. and Mrs. Jack WilenskyMr. and Mrs. Ronnie WilsonDr. and Mrs. Luther H. Wolff IIIMr. and Mrs. George Woodruff IIIDr. and Mrs. Sidney H. Yarbrough IIIMr. and Mrs. Michael W. Zuna

The Columbus Museum is proud to recognize our Patron, Contributing, Supporting, Contemporaries, Civic and Honorary members who joined or renewed within the last quarter.

PATRON

Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Ed Adams, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Wilson W. BlackmonMr. and Mrs. Richard Y. BradleyDrs. Marlene and Robert GarnettMr. and Mrs. Richard B. HareMr. and Mrs. A. Illges, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Edward B. KinnerMr. and Mrs. Marvin R. SchusterDr. and Mrs. Cecil F. Whitaker, Jr.

CONTRIBUTING

Mr. and Mrs. Newton B. Aaron IIIDr. and Mrs. Ronald V. BeckMr. and Mrs. Jacob BeilMrs. Susan N. BinnsMr. and Mrs. Lee BrantleyMr. and Mrs. Gary O. BruceMr. and Mrs. Edward C. BurdeshawMrs. Philip M. ByrneDrs. Kathryn and Benjamin CheekMr. Dave ForkerMrs. Barbara L. HouserMrs. Lula HuffMrs. Clarence H. JacksonMr. and Mrs. Brock JonesDr. William P. KendallMrs. Louise K. MillerMr. and Mrs. Richard OlsonMr. and Mrs. J. Norman PeaseMr. and Mrs. Ben B. PhilipsMr. and Mrs. Edwin S. Poole, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. W. D. Varner, Jr.Dr. and Mrs. Richard H. WilsonMr. and Mrs. James D. Yancey

CONTEMPORARIES (INDIVIDUAL)

Miss Sara BerryMr. Moises ColonMs. Nicole G. KerrMr. Stewart KillgallonMr. Andy Luker

Miss Eliza MasonMs. Amy MasseyMs. Sarah WhiteMiss Hanna Wickham

CONTEMPORARIES (DUAL)

Mr. and Mrs. Jay BiceMr. and Mrs. Kevin BrownMr. and Mrs. Alan DuncanMr. and Mrs. R. Walker GarrettMr. and Mrs. Bill JenkinsMs. Lauren Pastwik andMr. Bin MinterMs. Libba Richardson andMr. Will DillonMs. Catherine Woodworth

SUPPORTING

Mr. and Mrs. Jesse G. Bowles IIIMs. Patty H. BranchMr. and Mrs. Kenneth J. BrodaMrs. Harold D. BuckDr. and Mrs. Jim BuntinMrs. Fay J. CannamelaMr. and Mrs. Jack CeccatoMr. and Mrs. J E. Chancellor IIIMs. Martha ColeDr. and Mrs. Richard H. CossMajor and Mrs. Randall E. CravenMr. and Mrs. John W. CrawfordMrs. Lee A. CrowderDr. and Mrs. William J.Cunningham, Sr.Mr. and Mrs. Donald W. DakinMs. Ronie DaltonMr. and Mrs. Robert K. David, Jr.Ms. Alice Gentry DouglasMs. Charmel DozierMr. and Mrs. M. Thad EstesMrs. Tamlin FortnerDr. Lenemaja FriedmanMr. and Mrs. Bill GreenMr. and Mrs. Gary L. GriffinMr. and Mrs. J. Anderson HarpMaj. Gen. and Mrs. Henry H. HarperDr. and Mrs. Harvey A. HarrisCol. (Ret.) and Mrs. Dennis J. HarronMr. and Mrs. R. Kevin HoffmanMr. and Mrs. Stephen M. HowardMs. Susan HrachReverend and Mrs. John M. HuntMr. and Mrs. Charles D. JohnsonMs. Gloria K. JonesIris Saltiel and Philip KaplanMr. and Mrs. Burton KatzMr. and Mrs. Jamie KeatingMs. Susan KoontzJudge and Mrs. John T. Laney IIIMr. and Mrs. Bill LangleyMr. and Mrs. Steve LipsMs. Nancy MartinMr. and Ms. James P. McHenryDrs. Kevin T. and Amanda McPhersonMr. and Mrs. H. W. McRaeLt. Col. (Ret) Richard A. Munn, Jr.Mr. Chris MurrayMs. Gail T. NewmanMs. Louise O'KelleyLt. Col. (Ret) andMrs. Arthur D. OsborneMr. and Mrs. John R. PageMr. and Mrs. Jack M. Passailaigue, Jr.Col. and Mrs. Ben H. PentonMr. Hal S. Pope and

Ms. Sybil McCullenMr. and Mrs. Jefferson C. ReedMr. and Mrs. Robert W. RobbinsMr. and Mrs. Andrew RobinsonDr. and Mrs. Hugh I. RodgersMargaret and John SchleyMr. and Mrs. Spencer SealyMrs. Alex C. Sears, Jr.Mr. and Mrs. T. ChristopherShadburn IIMs. Laura A. SladeMs. Melanie SlatonMr. William L. SlaughterMr. and Mrs. Jay SparksMr. and Mrs. John P. StaffordDr. and Mrs. Thomas SteinbergMs. Wynne P. StevensonDr. and Mrs. Donald M. StewartMr. and Mrs. Jack H. TinklerMr. and Mrs. Richard B. TraughMrs. Katherine TriplittMr. Cliff TuckerMs. Ronni Van LigtenMrs. B. A. WaddellMr. and Mrs. Richard S. WaddellCol. Reid WallisMs. Mary Lewis WalshMr. James C. WaltonCol. and Mrs. Ronald P. WestMr. and Mrs. L. Rexford WhiddonMrs. Mattie WrightMs. Patricia G. Wynn

CIVIC

Ms. Carole Barham andMr. Karl HenryMrs. Betty BrittoMrs. Annie Ruth B. DavisMr. and Mrs. Harold F. Floyd, Sr.Ms. Lavonda W. ForbesMr. Dick McMichaelMrs. Lucile W. OgieMs. Mary T. RenteriaMr. and Mrs. William B. SingerMs. Sue B. SmithMs. Constance M. VanBlarcumMr. and Mrs. Bernard WittMrs. Jessie G. Wright

HONORARY

Mr. Xavier Blount, Jr.Ms. Cydney ClarkMs. Marie ClyattMs. Latoya DavisMs. Tanisha FigueroaMs. Estella MaloneMs. Tammy RomeriMr. and Mrs. Pablo SanchezMr. and Mrs. James R. SperryMs. Tasha TaylorMs. Elle TyraMs. Anne WiseMs. Juli Yoder

The Columbus Museum is proud to recognize our Director, Collector, and Master Circle Members. Those who joined or renewed within the last quarter are in bold print.

July 1 to September 30, 2012

The Columbus Museum gratefully acknowledges the following friendsfor their contributions:

July 1 to September 30, 2012

MEMBERS & CONTRIBUTIONS

In memory of Mrs. Susan M. CochranDr. William P. Kendall

In memory of Mr. Thacker CargillMs. Anne ByrneMrs. Ben H. Hudson II

The Columbus Museum gratefully acknowledges the following friendsfor their contributions:

July 1 to September 30, 2012

Susan CochranMemorial Bus FundMr. and Mrs. Jacob BeilMr. and Mrs. Lee BrantleyRepresentative andMrs. Thomas B. Buck IIIDr. and Mrs. Marvyn D. CohenMr. and Mrs. Richard N. CovingtonMr. and Mrs. D. Clyde FountainDrs. Marlene and Robert GarnettMr. and Mrs. Seth L. Knight IIIMr. and Mrs. Anthony D. LinkMr. and Mrs. William Roland PeekMr. and Mrs. Dan M. SnavelyMr. and Mrs. Philip TomlinsonMr. and Mrs. Richard W. UsseryDr. and Mrs. Thomas A. Wade, Jr.

For Educational ProgramsFriends of the Museum

Harry C. and Helen L. Jackson Foundation

The Ella E. Kirven Charitable Lead Trust for Acquisitions

J. Dupont Kirven, Jr. CLUT

The Knight Fund at the Community Foundation of the Chattahoochee Valley, IncFor Museum Website

The Walter Alan Richards Foundation, Inc.For Garden Terrace Project

Mr. and Mrs. Claude G. Scarbrough IIIFor sponsorship of Growing Up in the Valley: Stories of Childhood from the Permanent Collection

The J. W. & Ethel I. Woodruff Foundation

Communicorp, Inc.For back page ads in the Summer and Fall 2012 Muse

Columbus Consolidated Government and Columbus Conventionand Visitors Bureau For sponsorship of Homer in America

Mrs. Susan T. EdgeFor sponsorship of Parasols, Purses and Petticoats: Accessories from the Permanent Collection

Mr. David Grimes CarrFor gift of wedding dress worn by Lucy Barnett Grimes

Mr. and Mrs. James E. GatesFor gift of digital print Panoramic View of the Columbus Museum

Mr. John HindeFor gift of six envelopes received by Colonel Peyton Colquitt

Mr. and Mrs. Joseph R. Walters, Jr.Gift of black bodice and ensembles from the early 1900’s

Marleen and Marc OliviéFor hosting our first Signature Sunday Landrum Educational FundFor sponsoring the Rocio Rodriquez: Divergent Fictions Exhibit Norman S. and Emmy Lou P. Illges Foundation andthe 2012 Let There Be ArtFor sponsoring the Beautiful and Practical Newcomb College and American Art Pottery Exhibit Edward Swift Shorter Bequest FundFor sponsoring the Dawn Black Conceal Project

NEW EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT

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Wade H. (Trip) Tomlinson III, President

W. Fray McCormick, 1st Vice President

Marleen De Bode Olivié, 2nd Vice President

Philip L. Brewer, Treasurer

Kathleen Hohlstein, Secretary

Charles T. Butler, Recording Secretary

Mary Lu Lampton, Immediate Past President

Dr. A.C. Alvarez, Daniel P. Amos, Kathelen Amos, Barrett Bain,Eliza Brewer, Kay Broda, Elizabeth T. Corn, Aminta J. Flowers,Gail B. Greenblatt, Charlotte Hare, Robert G. Hecht,Chris Henson, Kathleen Hohlstein, Dora E. Jackson,C. Dexter Jordan, Dr. Thornton Jordan, Helen Hobbs,Dr. William P. Kendall, Jerry B. Newman, Carolynn Obleton,

Elizabeth C. Ogie, Jill Chancey Philips,Dr. Garry Pound, Thelma M. Robinson, Otis Scarborough,Dr. Steve Sharp, Elizabeth Taylor, Rebecca K. Yarbrough

Life Trustees: Sarah T. Butler †, Evelyn T. Crowley, Ethel W. Foley,Sarah M. Hardaway, Judye S. Harris, F. Clason Kyle,Betsy T. Leebern

Honorary Trustees: James H. Blanchard, Wendell Lewis,Representative Calvin Smyre, J. Barrington Vaught

Adjunct:Docents – Sandy Kes | MCSD Liaison – Dr. Gary Gibson

BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2012 – 2013

Susan SealyFront Desk Receptionist/Development Associate

Susan Sealy is a Cuthbert, Georgia native who moved to Columbus from Tallahassee, Florida, a year ago. She spent more than 16 years as a professional fundraiser and won the prestigious “Fundraiser of the Year” award at Florida State University. Susan’s experience includes major gift fundraising, alumni relations, special events, and grant writing. She received an ABJ from the University of Georgia and an MBA from Brenau University. She and her husband, Spence, have two children, Katie-Spencer and William. Susan serves as the secretary for the PTO at Eagle Ridge Academy and is a volunteer for the Chattahoochee Valley Episcopal Ministry.

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