Recognitions

Each year at the annual Art Museum Membership meeting and reception held in April, the museum staff recognizes the significant contributions of volunteers, students, faculty, and community partners who played key roles in the successes of the past year and beyond. Thank you and a huge congratulations goes out to the following recipients!

Faculty Leader of the Year

Our Faculty Leader of the Year award is presented to Dr. Andew Casper, Professor of Art and Architecture History at Miami University. Dr. Casper is a strong supporter of the Art Museum and our engagement with students in the Department of Art. In particular, he provides great support through the Capstone exhibition course, ART 498D, while also serving on our exhibitions committee. We are looking forward to continuing our work with Dr. Casper for many years into the future and thank him for his service in support of the Art Museum!

Volunteer Leader

The Volunteer of the Year award was presented to Susan Joyce for significant contributions as Docents’ Co-President and in leading the initiative for Docent Drop-In Saturday tours at the Art Museum. Alongside co-president Sue Momeyer and other docents, Susan has worked tirelessly to make a difference, especially in helping us engage with new audiences.

Community Partner

The Community Partner of the Year was awarded to Mandi Reed of Union County High School. Mandi Reed, art educator at Union County High School in Indiana, with the support of Prof. Stepanie Danker and her ART 195 students, Art Museum Preparator and Building Manager David Dotson was instrumental in developing an innovative 3D printing pilot program with the creation of individual artworks by her students.