Endowment and Donation by the Schulz Family in Memory of Daniel Schulz
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he carlos museum is honored to announce that longtime collectors and museum friends Barbara and Larry Schulz, have established the first endowment dedicated to the African collection. Barbara and Larry have created this important fund in memory of their beloved only son. During Daniel’s childhood, they visited the Carlos often as a family and now the museum provides a consoling environment that embodies Daniel’s diverse interests and talents. In addition, Barbara and Larry are donating several works of art to the African collection in Daniel’s memory. Daniel died in March of 2021 of an accidental opiate overdose while
seeking release from crippling anxiety and depression. Daniel’s family hopes that this gift will not only support African art but will also raise awareness about how mental illness and drug addiction can afflict anyone. Barbara said of her son, “He was a sparkling wit, creative chef, superb violinist and bassist, and loving spirit. The works gifted in his memory are intended to reflect his passion for fine arts, social equity, and Atlanta—the city he called home.” To enhance diversity within the museum collections, Barbara and Larry have also contributed meaningful seed money for an African American Works on Paper Fund. Thanks to this donation,
the museum will be able to acquire additional works on paper by African American artists. These acquisitions will build on the collection, which currently includes work by artists such as Romare Bearden and Mildred Thompson. “This gift will be transformative for the collection and for the museum as a whole” says Curator of Works on Paper Andi McKenzie. This timely gift coincides with the inauguration of Emory University’s interdisciplinary African American Studies PhD program and will allow the museum’s collections to grow alongside and complement the Stuart A. Rose Library’s archives of African American History and Culture. Z
“ As the first of its kind for the African collection, the Daniel Schulz African Collection Support Endowment will allow the museum to pursue projects that have not previously been possible. It is generous and momentous for propelling the collection and related research forward. I am incredibly grateful to Barbara and Larry Schulz for their support of African art and their friendship with the Carlos Museum.” —Curator of African Art Amanda Hellman far r ig h t Romare Bearden (American, 1911–1988). Untitled (The Trojan Horse). Ca. 1977. Collage of various papers and mixed media mounted on masonite. Museum purchase in partnership with Stuart A. Rose Manuscript, Archives, and Rare Book Library, Robert W. Woodruff Library, William Bowen Astrop Family, Nancy and Randall Burkett, Maria Doiranlis and Jasper Gaunt.
r i g h t Mildred Thompson (American, 1936-2003). Variation of Muliebris I. 1991. Etching. Gift of Sally and Joe Gladden in honor of Eleanor Ridley, 2017 Woolford B. Baker Service Award recipient.
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