Hermitage Annual Report: Fiscal Year 2010-11 by Serino Matt

2010 - 2011 Annual Report

The Hermitage is recognized as a ‘Sustained Distinguished Performance River Star’ by the Elizabeth River Project’s River Stars Program. This represents the completion of significant new initiatives by a River Star and was earned for the Museum’s continued efforts in habitat enhancement, pollution prevention, and community outreach and education.

The Hermitage Museum & Gardens has been recognized as a ‘Green Museum’ by Virginia Green, a statewide program that works to reduce the environmental impacts of Virginia’s Tourism Industry. This annual report is being offered in a digital format in an effort to reduce waste and promote environmental awareness.

The Hermitage now participates in the NEA Blue Star Museum program, offering free museum admission to active duty military and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day. 109 visitors took advantage of this program during the Summer of 2010.

Table of Contents Mission and Message

Board and Staff

Volunteers

Tours and Private Events

Collection and Conservation

Highlighted Programs

Highlighted Exhibitions

Outreach and Education

Marketing and Public Relations

Fundraising

Member Programs and Young Associates

Capital Improvements

Financial Statements

Members and Contributors

Thank you to these organizations for their generous support of the Hermitage Museum & Gardens.

Our Mission To stimulate the appreciation of art and the environment.

President’s Message “Meet me at the Hermitage!” is being said more frequently than ever. This historic residence of Florence and William Sloane has become a popular destination for Hampton Roads neighbors and friends. Some prefer to contemplate exquisite art in solitude. Others want to listen to music at sunset along the Lafayette River with friends, or create their own art in the studio, or observe greening efforts such as wetlands restoration, oyster reef balls, and rain gardens. Simply “Meet me at the Hermitage” and we can enjoy together a multitude of activities! Each time you visit the Hermitage Museum & Gardens, be sure to introduce yourself to its Executive Director, Melanie Mathewes, members of its excellent professional staff, its Trustees, and its members of the Hermitage Young Associates Board. We are thankful to have such fine leadership. The quality of these leaders has permitted the Hermitage to not only survive – but flourish – during the recent economic downturn. Never before in its history have so many people met at the Hermitage to experience lively and ever-changing events. The Sloane family would be very proud of this accomplishment! Our beautiful century-old residence has required much attention recently. It contains a renowned art collection and is the center of many educational and social activities. A year ago its heating and air conditioning system failed – so – even while struggling to recover from the recent recession, our Trustees had to arrange to upgrade and replace the system (and find a way to pay for it!) without curtailing the programs calendar! Our Trustees decided to meet this challenge directly so the Hermitage recently held its first ever capital campaign to upgrade the heating and air conditioning system. Many of you responded wonderfully to this need! Thank you, each of you, for every gift! At this time the Hermitage has replaced the old system and avoided a crisis - but still needs more funds to recover all costs. If you have not yet contributed please contact our Executive Director or any Trustee – or visit our website. Throughout the past 10 years or so, the Hermitage has faced major challenges such as fire, hurricane, insurance required playground and fence changes, shoreline erosion, roof replacement, heating and air conditioning upgrade, and much more – but – magically, it is a stronger and more vibrant place today than ever before. Why? Because the Hermitage sits in Lochhaven in the middle of a community that enjoys meeting at the Hermitage to celebrate the arts, our environment, and each other! Several Trustees rotate off of the board with me in June, 2012. Please go out of your way to thank Barbara Laws, Liz Melchor, and John Meek for their extraordinary long term service to the Hermitage. Introduce yourself to our new President, Bob Garris, and the other Trustees. The Hermitage will continue its growth for years to come under their guidance! “Meet me at the Hermitage” regularly so that we can join in celebration of this continued appreciation of the arts and our environment! Our best years are yet ahead!

K. Maxwell Dale President Board of Trustees

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Board of Trustees** K. Maxwell Dale President

Benjamin G. Cottrell, V

Christine G. Neikirk

Barbara Hamm Lee

Nancy H. Nusbaum

Robert E. Garris, Jr. Vice-President

Barbara B. Laws

Kerri R. Stokes

Nancy L. Martin

James A. Valone

John B. Meek

D. Rick Wyatt

Elizabeth F. Melchor

William S. Hull Emeritus

F. Nash Bilisoly Treasurer Eleanor A. Lewis Secretary

Jennifer W. Moore

Staff Melanie Mathewes

Melissa Ball

Lauren Northup

Truly Matthews*

Executive Director

Curator of Collections

Public Programs Manager Public Programs Coordinator

Yolima Carr

Tom Allan*

Colin Brady

Lil Acosta

Matt Serino

Garden Team

Megan Frost

David Holt* Kim Murry* Barbara Schaefer*

Curator of Gardens & Grounds Curator of Interpretation Marketing Manager Membership & Development Manager

Site Coordinator

Weddings & Events Manager

*Indicates part-time staff **Board of Trustees July 1, 2010 to June 30, 2011

Volunteers

The Hermitage Museum continued to attract new volunteers and docents throughout the last fiscal year. Six new docents joined the training course during this time. The Docent Training Program continues at the Hermitage, which includes new class structure, docent manuals, and educational outlets. In addition to these new guides, the Hermitage saw an increase in volunteers applying to the site. Internships remained at a steady pace of three students per academic semester. Increased awareness of the site from the community has further fueled volunteer applications and time given to the Hermitage. Large volunteer groups worked with the Development and Programs departments for outdoor events such as Sunsets on the River and Friday Night Films. More than 350 individuals have volunteered their time to assist with the beautification of the gardens & grounds including neighbors, students, teachers, sailors, and scouts. Seven new Master Gardeners were recruited to become Garden Docents.

Internships 2010-2011 was a great year for Hermitage interns. Nine interns joined us from universities far and near, including the University of Virginia, the College of William and Mary, Virginia Commonwealth University, University of Cincinnati, Old Dominion University, Johns Hopkins University, James Madison University, and Palazzo Spinelli in Florence, Italy. Our interns worked on a variety of projects central to the Curatorial departmentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s long-range plan. Those projects included: reading, scanning, and cataloging over 4,000 receipts pertaining to museum operations from the years 1939-1946; assisting the Curator of Interpretation with a detailed inventory of collections storage; developing a self-guided tour for Japanese and Chinese speaking guests; writing and illustrating a childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s guide for the Asian collection; assisting with installation of the Summer 2011 permanent collection exhibit; assisting the Curator of Collections with a total inventory of the archives â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a project which included processing over 10,000 items.

Thank You to Our Volunteers Yasmine Abdous Diane Ailey Terri Allan Ray Almond Rachel Anderson Eray Basar Goturk Basar Sevda Basar Suzi Berg Jay Bery Frank Bilisoly Nash Bilisoly Jacquelyn Blakely Jasmine Blanchard Nina Blumberg Amy Broum Elaine Brown Pam Brunden Lynn Bryant Valerie and David Cannella Catherine Carr Nina Cavazos Theta Chi Leah Christine Carrie Coleman Frances Coronel Rosa Coronel Kathrina Crawley, Jim Cross Nicole Cunanan Max Dale Jimmy Daniels Donna Dodenhoff Susan Eilberg Susan Eilly Jennifer Enriquez Reesa Erickson Alex Erving Kathryn Evans Christy Everett Tom and Harriette Frost Caroline Gallagher Bob Garris Chuck Gibson Monica Giles Mark Girard Jennifer Goodrich Corinne Harrison

Kate Heckard William and Allene Hull Theresa Hutchinson Spencer Hutchinson Connor Hutchinson Sheila Jamison-Schwartz Ed Johnson Trisha Jones Paul Jones Natia Joyner Alexandra Khalaf Nicole Knudson Meredith Kramer Allie Lane Stephen Lavin Elle Lays Eleanor Lewis Mark Lewis Shelley Lind Will Locke Sara Lockery Brianna Lynch Anne Mann Larry Mann Manell Marasigan Sara Mason Leigh Mathewes Perry Mathewes Clare Mathewes Truly Matthews Jim and Joan Maus Peggy McPhillips Faye Mead Paul Meadors John and Sally Meek Liz Melchor Phillip Merritt Marneil Mojares Debora Mosher Leslie Mounaime Melissa Mullins Michelle Munoz Chris Neikirk Ed Nichols Michael Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Meara Sydney Palese Susan Platt Pamela Pruden

Sarah Richards Beth Richardson Scott Riddell Rainham Rowe Tom Rule Virginia Sanford Victoria Schwab Stu Schwartz Ashley Selbe Barbara Shaffer Jacqueline Sheridan Lâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;tasha Shields Shenetta Simms Melissa Simmons Sara Snader Marie Snyder Grace Soulen Kerri Stileos Ian Stokes

Gordon Stokes Ellen Thacker Kathryn Thompson Lisa Timmerman Juli Ann Tuleya Jim and Christiane Valone Virginia Vanlton Olin Walden Anne Walz Catherine Waring Abby Watson Collier Webb Angela Weber Elizabeth Weir Kelly Willette Kendra Williams John Yuill Kristen Zuk

Maersk Line, Limited volunteer group

Boys scouts troop # 70 Serotoma Club. Chesapeake Bay Foundation Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach Master Gardeners City of Norfolk Wetlands dept Compostella Elementary School Elizabeth River Project Lafayette Wetlands Partnership Maersk Line, Limited Navy USS Harry Truman CVN 75 NOAA, Old Dominion University-Biology dept United Way Virginia Institute of Marine Science

Tours and Private Events Museum Tours: Rearranging the Galleries This past year marked the physical shift of the Asian collection from the north gallery, to storage, to new locations in the Great Hall, Morning Room, and Little Library. Scholarship on the pieces continued to move forward in preparation of this move. When completed in 2012 the new ‘Asian Gallery’ will house over two-hundred objects that will be supported with an ample amount of literature to assist guests as they walk through the collection.

Work on the galleries will continue... as we prepare for the switch to self guided galleries. Additional work has been done in rearranging the West Gallery, as well as the Morning Room and Master Bedroom. Work on the galleries will continue into 2012 as we prepare for and influx of guests due to large tour groups and the switch to self guided galleries. The curatorial department continues to look for ways to improve the dispersal of information regarding the collection, whether it is through blog posts, new gallery layouts, or awareness programs that are in conjunction with the state or private groups.

Group tours were given to the following: Ballentine Retirement Community • Bermuda Garden Club • Boyscouts • Chesapeake Master Gardeners • Chowan Senior Citizens • Cypress Creek Garden Club • Elders Peak • Ghent Montessori • Girlscouts • Great Neck Point Garden Club • Iron Horse Tours • Kindercare • Lake Prince Retirement Community • Muscarelli Museum • NATO • Norfolk Sister Cities • Old Dominion University • Pembroke Garden Club of Hampton • Phillips Destination Tours • St. Matthews Catholic School • Tanners Creek • Tidewater Community College • Virginia Wesleyan College • The College of William and Mary

Weddings & Events 13 Weddings and 1 Private Event “The Hermitage is a gorgeous venue, and the perfect place for a scenic, outdoor wedding. It’s the only venue of its kind in Hampton Roads!” -Julie Morgan, Professional Bridal Consultant

DeAnna Casey

Keith Cephus

Outreach and Education The Hermitage has worked with many individuals and organizations over the past year in an effort to educate and promote cultural enrichment.

Outreach efforts included the following: • Presentations were given by Yolima Carr, Curator of Gardens & Grounds, to over 200 individuals from various civic leagues, gardener’s groups, garden clubs, and environmental societies. • Worked directly with the City of Norfolk, Keep Norfolk Beautiful Youth Group, Elizabeth River Project, VIMS, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, Virginia Native Plant Society, garden clubs, and public/private school groups; teaching all subjects relating to living shorelines, wetlands, native plants, wildlife habitat, and gardening. • Participated as an educational exhibitor at the Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Show in Virginia Beach. The event drew 15,000 people. • Hosted 40 representatives from the Norfolk Sister Association (Norfolk, UK) in April, 2011. • Continued to offer Through the Garden Gate specialized garden tours. The tours included information on the history of the formal rose garden, plant identification, and an overview of the evolution of the Hermitage gardens and grounds. • Offered Wetlands Enrichment Tours to over 350 students, meeting SOL requirements for 4th, 5th, and 6th grade students. • Organized and planned programs to offer workshops to the public teaching garden maintenance, rose pruning, and the importance of environmental protection.

Accomplishments & Awards • Restored a quarter acre of wetlands on the west side of the property with the help of the Elizabeth River Project, NOAA, City of Norfolk Wetlands department, Old Dominion University, and the local community. The project involved the installation of coir logs and the planting of over 3,500 plugs of spartina grass. • Installed an irrigation system in the East Garden and Brick Wall Garden using funds donated by the Redwood Junior Garden Club. • Achieved “Model Level” and “Sustained Distinguished Performance” status from the Elizabeth River Stars Program for the fourth consecutive year. The award was given for the Hermitage’s continuing efforts in pesticide control, enhancing and preserving natural habitats, and educating students and the general public.

Collection and Conservation Conservation efforts this past year focused on the home itself, particularly the restoration of the Sloane master bedroom ceiling - completed by plaster conservator Stephen Marder. The second floor of the Museum underwent a transformation as well with the installation of two new permanent galleries: the Florence K. Sloane Painting Gallery and the West Gallery. The Hermitage was also pleased to welcome Chinese art specialist Bruce MacLaren for the first ever Hermitage Appraisal Days.

Conservation Work Plaster conservator Stephen Marder completed restoration work on the master bedroom ceiling. The entire project ended up taking longer than expected due to his discovery of a slow leak in the ceiling above the bedroom which was causing the plaster to continually weep, making any effort to restore the ceiling worthless until the leak was resolved. The source of the leak took a few months to identify and officially stop; once that was finished Stephen quickly finished his work. His conclusions on the project were as follows: the consolidation procedure was a success, stabilizing and securing the area in the center of the ceiling. An area about 18” diameter, center of the ceiling, had de-laminating veneer where the thin white veneer plaster had separated from the base coat. The gap or deflection of the veneer layer was about 1/4”, most of which was corrected with temporary armatures. The overall condition of the original plaster was ‘good’, while repair materials used over the years had deteriorated. The minor losses found in the original plaster were in-filled, while paint losses on the ornament was not repaired or ‘in-painted’, as the excessive paint layers fill ornament detail and may be removed in the future.

Before (top) and after restoration

The average moisture content observed in the room materials is 7%. The future condition of the ceiling depends on monitoring and eliminating moisture as it is found. A large scale project for the future could include careful paint removal, ‘air-dry’ joint compound removal over the entire ceiling and further consolidation. The ceiling should be painted rarely, as the excessive paint layers accelerate damage and clog the detail of the ornament.

Appraisal Days In September 2010 Curatorial Staff welcomed Chinese art specialist Bruce MacLaren for the first ever Hermitage Appraisal Days. The event included a lecture by the visiting specialist, a luncheon, and an afternoon appraisal session where members of the public were invited to bring items from their personal collections for informal assessment. Bruce MacLaren came to Bonhams following ten years as curator of Chinese art at the Peabody Essex Museum in Salem, Massachusetts. During his tenure at the museum, he was the curator or assistant curator of numerous well-received exhibitions including Yin Yu Tang, the relocation and interpretation of a 18th century, sixteen bedroom merchant’s house from Anhui, China to Salem, Massachusetts. In addition to authoring several articles on Chinese art and culture, he has been an invited speaker at symposia and conferences in Hangzhou, China, the Honolulu Art Academy, Northeastern University, Simmons College, and Oxford University. Mr. MacLaren holds a bachelor of arts degree from Connecticut College with a double major in Chinese and Asian Studies, and a master’s degree in Art History from the University of Kansas with a concentration on Chinese painting and calligraphy. Bruce is now the Chinese art specialist for the East Coast and Midwest based in Bonhams’ New York gallery.

Second Floor Galleries Florence K. Sloane Painting Gallery The Hermitage Museum and Gardens is pleased to announce the unveiling of a brand new gallery space on the second floor of the historic house museum. Now open to the public, the gallery features work by a variety of significant 20th century artists. The Florence K. Sloane Painting Gallery arose from a great need – to display Mrs. Sloane’s impressive collection of contemporary masters in optimal conditions with informative labeling. This approach is a first for the Hermitage, and a great leap forward in appealing to the modern museum visitor. Bringing art and culture to the Norfolk area was Mrs. Sloane’s life’s work, and her legacy persists in this gallery. The paintings now on display are undoubtedly some of the finest of their kind in the world, and several are on public view for the first time in history. In amassing her collection, Mrs. Sloane was deliberately instructive; she purposefully filled her museum with a diverse array of paintings so that the people of Norfolk might learn about all styles of art. Her collection stands alone in the region. Artists featured in the new gallery include Peggy Somerville, Helen Turner, George Wharton Edwards, Nicolai Fechin, Abbott Grave, Charles Hawthorne, Douglas Volk, and Stephen Reid. Local, state, and federal granting agencies came together in support of the gallery. The Irene Leache Memorial Foundation, the Virginia Commission for the Arts, and the National Endowment for the Arts were instrumental in the successful transformation of this new space.

left: Stephen Reid, Rejoice Greatly

West Gallery With the 2010 opening of the Florence K. Sloane Painting Gallery, the Hermitage was able to display an important collection of paintings in optimal conditions for the very first time. On the heels of this significant gallery opening, the Curatorial staff at the Hermitage is planning to expand the concept of the Painting Gallery into an adjoining room, the West Gallery, to further the public’s understanding of Mrs. Sloane as a collector. The West Gallery exhibit is scheduled to open in November of 2011 and will expand on the themes already discussed in the Painting Gallery. The new exhibit will emphasize Mrs. Sloane’s exceptional taste in all areas of fine and decorative art – not just paintings. Anchored by a display of important small bronzes by American sculptor Harriet Whitney Frishmuth, the gallery will also contain open document storage featuring letters, photographs, postcards, and sketches The West Gallery display will highlight the smaller details of the Hermitage story; the small yet unrestrained sculpture of an American master, the preparatory sketches of major American Impressionists, and the handwritten notes Florence Sloane exchanged with them all. The goal of this new gallery is to illustrate Mrs. Sloane not only as a patron but also as a friend. Harriet Frishmuth, Wild Grapes

Highlighted Programs Public Programs and exhibitions offered at the Hermitage attracted over 2,100 people to the Museum this past year. Through Visual Arts Studio classes, workshops and open studios, family programs, children’s Art Camp, an ongoing schedule of exhibitions in the Changing Galleries and the Studio Artists Program, the Hermitage continued to provide Hampton Roads with numerous creative and educational opportunities.

Visual Arts Studio The Visual Arts Studio saw a 19% increase in attendance from the previous year The Hermitage Visual Arts Studio (VAS) offers a relaxing and creative environment with an ongoing schedule of arts classes and workshops. The VAS houses two multi-media classrooms and a ceramics studio with wheels and two kilns. Course sessions run between three and eight weeks, six times per year and are taught by artists active at the Hermitage and in the Tidewater area. Art Camp at the Hermitage introduces children to the world of art and history featuring nine weeks of art projects, special museum tours, and visiting guest art instructors. Boys and girls, ages six through ten, are invited to explore the artwork of the Sloane Collection and emulate those works through art instruction. For the first time in 2011, the VAS introduced four weeks of Young Artists Camp which provided students ages eleven through thirteen with an overall foundation of basic fine-arts training. • Last year, the VAS welcomed 389 adult students and art camps served nearly 150 children, reflecting an overall increase of 85 participants in programs from the previous fiscal year. Program offerings have expanded to include creative writing, fabric arts, and monthly family art days. • The Visual Arts Studio continues to contribute to the community by providing 16 scholarship spots for Summer Art Camp to children from the Park Place Child Life organization - made possible through a generous donation by the Margaret Levin Plovnick Scholarship Fund. “The opportunity the Hermitage gives these low income, at-risk children is priceless and is something they will remember forever. One of our children cried the whole way home because their week of camp was over and they had such a great time.” -Michelle Shultz, Executive Director, Park Place Child Life Center

All Hallows Eve Sunday, October 24, 2010

Event Attendance: 2,810

The fall celebration for all ages, All Hallows Eve, featured performances by the Emerging Artist Ensemble from the Virginia Stage Company and a duet by two Virginia Symphony members. The Education team from the Symphony also brought their fabulous program, the Instrument Petting Zoo. The “Petting Zoo” gives children a hands on experience with a variety of instruments with the help of the Symphony volunteers. And keeping with tradition, Fuzz and Stuffing Puppets, Ryan the Balloon Guy, and Ashley Pickin from Pic-n-Paint Face Painters provided entertainment for the entire afternoon. This annual program would not have been possible without the support of our sponsors and the wonderful volunteers that came to participate in the day. Thank you to Rich Gray for the origami projects and instruction at the Visual Art Studio as well as Theta Chi Fraternity from Old Dominion University.

Hermitage Studio Artist Program 2010-2011 Studio Artists

Jocelyn Coles

Amanda Page Stephens

Jasmine Fountain

Patricia Isenhour

Helen Jones

Virginia Van Horn

The Studio Artist Program offers artists the opportunity to apply for one of six working studios available in the Studio Artists Cottage, located adjacent to the Visual Arts Studio on the Hermitage grounds. Six artists are annually juried into the program based on portfolio submissions, professional commitment, and interest in participating in the exchange of artistic ideas. The program invites these artists to experience the Hermitage as the Sloane family intended; inspired by the surrounding natural beauty and the enthusiasm of artistic collaboration.

Enjoying a successful fourth year, six artists joined the Hermitage Studio Artist Program for a 12 month period. Artists Jocelyn Coles, Jasmine Fountain, Amanda Page Stephens, Helen Jones, Patricia Isenhour, and Virginia Van Horn participated in the fourth year of the program. Taking part in local exhibitions as well as lending their creativity to the Hermitage by leading programs and workshops, the Studio Artists demonstrate the caliber of the growing Tidewater artistic community. Representing a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, the artists produce works of painting, photography, ceramics, textiles, and other mixed media.

Gardens and Grounds Education: Educational programs were taught relating to wetlands, living shorelines, native

plants, wildlife habitat, gardens, and gardening. Wetlands Enrichment Tours (WET) continued to offer an interactive program to school groups that met Virginiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s SOL requirements. Participants of the WET program included The William School, Western Branch Intermediate, Waters middle school, Willard School, Christ Academy, and Hermitage Art Camps. Over 350 students participated in the WET program this past year. Through the Garden Gate tours included the history of the formal rose garden, plant identification, and an overview of the gardens.

Workshops: Workshops for the public focused on garden maintenance, rose pruning,

environmental issues, native plants, and heirloom plants. The Enhancing Wetland Gardens workshop taught attendees how to naturally prevent erosion and create a riparian buffer.

Partnerships: City of Norfolk, Elizabeth River Project, Chesapeake Bay Foundation, NOAA, City of Norfolk Wetlands department, Old Dominon University, and Norfolk Garden Club

Highlighted Exhibitions The changing galleries hosted six exhibitions during the 2010-2011 fiscal year featuring nationally acclaimed art, local and regional artists, and a historical timeline and rarely-seen pieces from the Hermitage permanent collection.

Exhibitions July 2010 - June 2011: Sailors’ Dreams: Works by Cesar Romero August 20 - October 7, 2010

Reinvention, Redefinition: Governor’s School for the Arts Exhibition March 20 - March 22, 2011

Tiny Treasures: Miniature Works from the Tidewater Arts Alliance October 22 - November 23, 2010

Norfolk Public Schools Middle School Exhibition April 8 - April 29, 2011

Spiritual Visions: Crossing Boundaries, Making Connections December 17, 2010 - February 8, 2011

A Year’s Journey: Hermitage Studio Artists Exhibit May 20 - August 1, 2011

Sailors’ Dreams: Works by Colombian Painter Cesar Romero August 20 - September 7, 2010

This exhibition featured the art of Colombian oil painter, Cesar Romero, for his first show in the United States. Romero is a contemporary oil painter and engraver whose most powerful influence is nature, thanks to a childhood spent largely outdoors and alive in the natural world. The Sailors’ Dreams exhibit was duly inspired by symbols found in drawings by Colombia’s indigenous cultures, as Romero draws enormous inspiration from the geometric abstractions found in aboriginal art. Showcasing fantastical paintings described by the artist as “a celebration and a festival of color and texture” this exhibition displayed a new series of paintings inspired by the marine life of Hampton Roads. This exhibition incorporated interactive programming including painting workshops taught by the artist, children’s activities lead by staff from the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center, and an Art Talk lead by Michele Greet, Andean art historian of George Mason University. Cesar Romero, Light Meal, 2010, oil on canvas, 14” x 47.5”

Spiritual Visions: Crossing Boundaries, Making Connections December 17, 2010 - February 8, 2011 The concept of this exhibition began with the Museum’s permanent collection. Truly a celebration of the arts, the Sloane Collection features significant artwork with religious and spiritual iconography ranging from Asian to Russian to Spanish; and from ancient to 20th century. The Hermitage invited emerging and professional artists to explore the concept of giving a contemporary voice to expressions of spiritual iconography. All are influenced by religion, spirituality, or mysticism in some way. The exhibition demonstrated how spirituality can affect an artist’s work. Featuring the works of fifteen different artists, Spiritual Visions provided the viewer with an intriguing variety of responses to the theme of spirituality. Representing many points of view, the exhibition included abstract sculpture, iconographic painting, mixed media, and provoking photography.

top: James Warwick Jones, The Buddha bottom: Millicent Young, Judas Altar

A Year’s Journey: Hermitage Studio Artists Exhibit May 13 - June 21, 2011 The Studio Artist Program, which began in 2007, offers regional artists the opportunity to apply for one of six studios available in the former Gardener’s Cottage and enables those accepted into the program to participate in this annual exhibition. Last year, artists Jocelyn Coles, Jasmine Fountain, Patricia Isenhour, Helen Jones, Amanda Page Stephens, and Virginia Van Horn came together for this unique gathering. Each artist was inspired to use different creative methods and to provide individual artistic messages. top: Virginia Van Horn, If Wishes Were Horses bottom: Patricia Isenhour, detail of Carried Off

Marketing and Public Relations Marketing efforts this past year included a branding campaign to raise awareness of the Hermitage throughout the state, increased promotions for weddings, an enhanced online presence, and a major increase in distribution of promotional materials. The organization received positive coverage in publications such as Hampton Roads Magazine, The Virginian Pilot, and Hampton Roads Bride. The Hermitage also launched a brand new website - www.thehermitagemuseum.org.

Advertising and Publicity Advertising: A mix of print, radio, and internet advertising was used to promote the Museum and its related programming, exhibitions, events, and facility rentals. Advertising this past year included a branding campaign to increase general awareness of the Hermitage throughout Virginia as well as increased advertising for weddings at the Hermitage. Print ads could be seen in the following publications: • Virginia Living • Hampton Roads Magazine • The Virginian Pilot (PULSE) • VEER Magazine

• Tidewater Parent • Norfolk Visitor’s Guide • Landmarks of Hampton Roads • Discovery Map

• Time Travelers Passport Book • Boardwalk Art Show Guide • Hampton Roads Wedding Guide • Hampton Roads Bride

• VOW Bride

Over 100 radio spots ran on WHRO (89.5 FM) and WHRV (90.3 FM) consistently throughout the year. The Hermitage increased online advertising efforts, running campaigns with whro.org, pilotonline.com, wavy.com, nowplayingva.org, virginialiving.com, and theknot.com.

Highlighted Articles: Major League Love by Angela Blue and Kelsey Clayton Hampton Roads Bride • January 2011 Two page spread of wedding held at the Hermitage (Ryan and Ashley Kurpiel) featuring photography at the Hermitage by Keith Cephus Synopsis: The couple was touring the museum as a possible venue when they looked up and saw a rare portrait of Abraham Lincoln that was done before he grew his beard. When the couple got engaged, Ashley had just told Ryan the story of why Abraham Lincoln grew his beard and why there are very few portraits of him without it. Seeing the portrait at the Hermitage confirmed that it was the place for them. Be Picky When Planting: Experts Say Choosing Native Varieties Will Help Ensure Your Garden Not Only Grows - But Thrives by Kimberly Cuachon-Haugh Hampton Roads Magazine • June 2011 (Full page article) Synopsis: In search of the main entrance of the Hermitage Museum and Gardens in Norfolk, I’m transported back in time… Curator Yolima Carr meets me at the front door and begins my tour near the back of the property in the native plants garden. “Native plants do not need to be babied like other plants do because they are used to the area,” says Carr. Carr instructs that native plants bring beneficial insects and birds to the garden and that pesticides will not be depended upon because of the natural ecosystem that is being built in the garden.

Television Interviews: Norfolk Perspectives with Bob Batcher (TV-48) • July 2010 Melissa Ball discusses upcoming summer camp and arts classes, Megan Frost discusses the Sunsets on the River concert series View online at www.norfolk.gov/TV48/perspectives_archive.asp

Printing and Distribution New promotional materials included membership brochures, membership cards, bookmarks, and drink ‘koozies’. 20,000 Rack Cards were distributed all Welcome Centers in Virginia as well as rest areas along I-95, I-64, and I-66. Distribution of post cards and Visual Arts Studio brochures was expanded to local neighborhoods (Larchmont and Lochhaven). Monthly Hermitage e-news email blasts kept members and the public up to date with happenings at the Museum. Electronic distribution lists have increased by over 50% in the past year.

Rack Card distribution has increased nearly 100% Direct mail pieces included the following: • Invitations to members-only exhibition openings • Post cards promoted upcoming programs and events • Visual Arts Studio course brochures • Newsletters mailed to Hermitage members • Flyers distributed to all Norfolk Public Elementary and Middle Schools to promote Summer Art Camp at the Hermitage and All Hallows Eve

Website and Social Media In June 2010, the Hermitage launched a new website - www.thehermitagemuseum.org. The new site contains an updated navigational system to accommodate new programs and initiatives and also features rotating homepage images, photo galleries, promotional touts, forms, password protected pages for secured documents, press room, and interactive site map. The collections blog (The Hermitage Collection Connection) continues to be updated by Lauren Northup, Curator of Collections. The Hermitage Facebook page (Hermitage Foundation Museum and Gardens) allows the Museum to stay connected with members and supporters. Fans of the Hermitage facebook have nearly doubled since last year, with a total of 875 fans.

Daily web page views have increased by 15% since the previous fiscal year Website Traffic:

Fiscal Year Totals

Daily Averages

Site Visits

119,601

328

Page Views

512,768

1,404

Hits

3,288,810

9,010

Fundraising The Hermitage Museum is privately funded and receives no automatic, annual funding from the city or state. Our events and programs have steadily increased over the past year and we are grateful to the Hampton Roads community for believing in the beauty and importance of the Museum and Gardens. Individual, local organization, corporation and government funding sources are vital to the success of the Hermitage Museum. Whether your support comes from membership, campaign gifts or the annual fund, these gifts keep the Hermitage gardens and grounds to remain free and open to the public seven days a week. Thank you to all our supporters and donors. • Memorial Gifts made in memory of Katharine Dial Baker, Earl Bud Bortell, III, Gigi Durham, and Ashton Leigh. • Gifts were made in honor of Ellie Lewis, Donna Morrison, Kelly Willette, and Rick Wyatt.

Support for the Hermitage (Fiscal Year 2010 vs. 2011) $60,000 FY 11

$50,000

FY 10

$40,000

FY09

The Hermitage saw significant increases in several areas of contributions this fiscal year.

$30,000

$20,000

• 145% increase in membership $10,000

• 121% increase in event income membership

corporate giving

event income

restricted gifts

donations

• 247% increase in restricted gifts

Hermitage Donor Breakdown* Corporate Giving Belmont at Freemason Apartment Homes Bowman, Green, Hampton and Kelly Cavanaugh Nelson Cottrell Contracting Corporation D’Egg West Drs. Shivar, Peluso and Andersen Elliot’s Fairgrounds Hart Electric Hoffman Beverage Company Meek Appraisal Services, Inc. Monarch Bank Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc

Foundations Nuckols Tree Care O’Keefe Family Dentistry SunTrust Bank Troutman Sanders LLP Vanguard Hauling, LLC Wall, Einhorn and Chernitzer Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management Willette Designs

Caterpillar Foundation** D. Baker Ames Foundation Irene Leach Memorial Foundation Norfolk Southern Foundation** Preston and Catharine White Foundation

Grants Received Business Consortium for Arts Support Elizabeth River Project Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities

*Breakdown of donors by corporations, foundations, and matching gifts. Complete list of contributors on page 24. **Matching gifts.

Membership Programs Membership increased by 274% Membership support ensures that the Hermitage Museum and Gardens will remain a vital and vibrant site where the community and artisans are given an opportunity to experience the wonder of the great outdoors. Member benefits include unlimited free admission to the Museum, invitations to exhibition openings, discounts on classes and camps, and free admission to programs like Sunsets on the River and Friday Night Films. The Hermitage finished the year with 957 members.

Sunsets on the River Sunsets on the River has been instrumental in welcoming new audiences to the Hermitage Museum over the past two years. More and more families are able to experience the Museum and Gardens. Keeping the Museum open until 9:00 p.m. on these Thursday evenings has allowed people to visit outside of our regular museum hours. Thank you to the following musicians who participated in the 2010/2011 concert seasons: Lewis and Kayce McGehee, The Diamonds, Ampersand, Jackass Flats, the Michael Clark Band, Jae Sinnett, the Governors School Jazz Band, Mercy Creek, Prana and the School of Rock. During these concerts the Hermitage hosted alumni from Virginia Tech, UVA, and William & Mary.

Friday Night Films The Friday Night Films outdoor movie series allowed members and guests to visit the Hermitage after hours to view classic films with family and friends. Over 600 people attended the inaugural season of this program. Films Shown: Dial M for Murder • Some Like it Hot • Beetle Juice • Harvey • Sabrina

Young Associates Board During the summer of 2010, the Hermitage founded the Young Associate Board - a new board to engage younger generations interested in the Museum. The founding members of this group brought a new energy and enthusiasm to the Museum. In just a few short months, they worked with the Development Department to fund raise and sell tickets for their first event, the Virginia Roast & Toast. Held November 14, 2010, the event sold out. Over 300 attendees enjoyed a gorgeous afternoon at the Hermitage. Proceeds from this event were used to restore the Master Bedroom ceiling in the Museum. Founding Members: Alex Erving, Carrie Coleman, Trish Jones, Paul Jones, John Meek, John Yuill, Ann O’Keefe, Kelly Willette, Cameron Reeves Poynter, Waightstill Avery, Michael Glover, Angie Hill, Kim Phillips, and Melanie Cramer.

Capital Improvements Exterior Improvements A number of improvements were made on the property and to the exterior of site buildings over the past year including adding new security light fixtures, installing mechanincal timers to lights, and treating exterior walls with water repellant. • A new exterior light fixture with a mechanical timer was installed on the Mechanical Building. • Exterior light fixtures with mechanical timers were installed on the Visual Arts Studio building. • Mechanical timers were installed on existing lighting at the Wood Shed. • Light fixture was installed on the south wall of the mud room on the main building. • The south exterior brick wall of the central gallery was treated with a water repellant solution.

Interior Improvements Interior improvements to the Museum included installation of track lighting and UV Plexiglass, replacement of the hot water heater, plaster repairs, and upgraded emergency lighting. • Plaster was repaired on the archives room and office hallway ceilings. • Track lighting systems were installed in the West Gallery and Central Hall Gallery ceilings. • UV Plexiglass was installed on all windows in the Morning Room and in the Florence K. Sloane Painting Gallery. • Old gas hot water heater was replaced with an electric hot water heater. • All emergency (power outage) lights in the Museum were replaced.

Financials The Hermitage Foundation Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Released From Restricted Funds 5%

Operating Revenue and Support Earned Income

$139,009

Contributions

$140,670

Endowment

$292,975

Investments

$254,119

Released From Restricted Funds Total Operating Income

Collections & Exhibitions 7%

Investments 29%

Contributions 16%

Endowment 34%

$43,959 $870,732

General & Administrative 8% Development & Marketing 7% Gardens & Grounds 11%

Earned Income 16%

Operating Expenses Tours 9%

Facilities 24% Education & Interpretation 34%

Tours

$75,970

Facilities (Security, Utilities, and Insurance)

$213,019

Education & Interpretation

$298,421

Collections & Exhibitions

$59,565

Gardens & Grounds

$97,151

Development & Marketing

$57,742

General & Administrative

$74,316

Total Operating Expenses

$876,184

Net Operating Revenue & Support

($5,452)

Members and Contributors Heirloom Society

1937 Supporter

Boxwood Friend

$5,000 and above

$500 to $999

$100 to $249

Norfolk Commission on the Arts & Humanities Christiane and James Valone Charitable Fund

John and Karen Cavanaugh Cavanaugh Nelson & Co, PLC Dave and Carrie Coleman Sandy and Eleanor Harris Hoffman Beverage Company Perry and Melanie Mathewes* John and Sally Meek* KPM LLC Monarch Bank Melissa Mullins and John Jones Northrop Grumman Shipbuilding, Inc* Charlie and Nancy Nusbaum* R.L. and Margaret Sewell* Martha K. Stokes* SunTrust Bank Troutman Sanders LLP Wall, Einhorn and Chernitzer

A.F. Thomas & Associates, PC* Katie Abrahamson Eric and Ruth Acra Deanna Adams Eric and Tracy Adams Greg Addison John Alamoland Derek and Wendy Alband Robert P. Albergotti, Jr.* Don Alkire Raymond Almond and Sydney Meredith Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alston Ryland Ammons Christopher and Kimberly Anderson Vince and JoAnn Anderson April Andrews Deborah Andrews Cynthia Anstrom Bonnie Anthony Wendy Antoine Fred and Nancy Archer Andy and Ann Ashe Joan Atkinson Camille Atwood Margaret Asycue LeeAnn Azar Alexandra Babb Pat and Maury Bailey Mr. and Mrs. Curtis E. Bailey Mike and Julie Bailey David and Cheri Baird Mary Louise Baird Bobby Ball Gary and Susan Ball Chad and Caroline Ballard Mary Ann Barbini Kristin Barbour Michele Barnes Bruce and Lauren Barr Donna Bausch Harry Baylor Robert Reardon and Nancy Topping Bazin Margaret Beale Michael Beane Robert and Elizabeth Becker Joel Becker The Becker Family Lisa Beckman Darby Beckman Linwood and Frances Beckner Harold and Jean Bell David and Claire Benjack Larry and Carter Bernert Dr. and Mrs. Lawrence A. Bernert Jr.* Lewis and Beth Bernstein Bruce Besley Marti Bevan Robbie and Angie Bice Jim and Blair Bickford* Anne Cabell Birdsong David Blakey, M.D. Anne Blanchard Steven and Paige Blashfield Larry Iverson and Susan Boatwright Pam Boatwright Robbie Bock

Magnolia Patron $2,500 to $4,999

Business Consortium for Arts Support -AMERIGROUP Foundation -Atlantic Dominion Distributors/Hoffman Beverage -Bank of America -Birdsong Corp. -The Camp Foundations -Dixon Hughes Goodman -Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. -The Dragas Companies -Foundation (anonymous) (2) -Fulton Bank-Southern Division -Hampton Roads Community Foundation -Haynes Furniture Company, Inc. -Kaufman & Canoles -Norfolk Southern Foundation -Palladium Registered Investment Advisors -Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation -Poole Mahoney, P.C. -Southeastern Virginia Community Foundation -SunTrust Bank -Virginia Natural Gas, Inc -Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation -Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC -Willcox & Savage, P. C. -Williams Mullen Cottrell Contracting Corporation Elizabeth River Project The Garden Club of Norfolk Mr. and Mrs. William S. Hull* Everett and Nancy Martin* Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management

Millstone Circle $1,000 to $2,499

D. Baker Ames Foundation Max and Emily Dale* Dr. Barbara and Mr. Garrett Laws Jennifer W. Moore Chris and Chris Neikirk* Nuckols Tree Care Dave Schleicher Sertoma Club of Norfolk Drs. Kerri and Gordon Stokes Jim and Christiane Valone* Virginia Commission for the Arts Joe Waldo and Ashby Vail Preston and Catharine White Foundation

Woodsend Benefactor $250 to $499

Bowman, Green, Hampton and Kelly David and Susan Goode Dâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Egg West Drs. Shivar, Peluso and Andersen Ed and Deborah Gibbs Ellie Lewis and David Murch Hart Electric Jason and Michelle Wallace Lee and Virginia Kitchin Liz Melchor Meek Appraisal Services, Inc. Mike and Karen Howlett Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCoy, Jr. Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Keefe Family Dentistry Olin Walden Rich and Pam Gray Sam Finney Scott Shephard* Stephen Cox and Jean Webster Stephen Smith and Jynine Thomas Stu and Sheila Schwartz Tom and Harriette Frost Whitney Metzger

Greg and Ann Bockheim Susan Boice Bonheur Family Mrs. Anne P. Boothby* John and Emily Borchers Earle and Donna Bortell Christian Borum Churchill and Karin Bowles* Jerry and Judy Bowman Robert and Sara Boyd William and Jean Boykin* Malcolm and Nancy Branch* David Brandt and Family Shawn and Rachel Bregant Stephen and Hannah Brewer Donna Briggs Gary and Margaret Bright Steven Brinker and Elizabeth Yusi Mary Brinkmeyer and Blake Bailey E.S. and Marjorie Broach* Charles and Elizabeth Broach Ted and Jill Broach Julia M. Brock Amy Brown Micah and Emily Brown Rob and Kelly Brown George and Susan Brown Lt.Col. and Mrs. William E. Brown, III Richard and Judith Brown Elaine and Norman Brown Jefferson B. Brown* Mr. and Mrs. R. Maury Browne, III C E and Mary Brubaker* Justin Bruelle Jim and Janet Brunelle Kenneth Bunch Evans McMillion and Chris Burgess Dickie Burnette Mr. and Mrs. William R. Burnette Ann Burrows Fred and Joan Burt Mr. and Mrs. R.H. Burt Margaret Bush Otis Butler Mr. and Mrs. Craig M. Butler Ann P. Byrne Cherie and Allan Cahill Dr. Anne-Taylor Cahill Stephanie Callahan Joe and Karina Campbell Steve and Alison Carmel Leslie Carr and Janice Kohl Jim and Judy Carraway Rick Carroll Nicole Carry Scott Carter Lynn Carter Alexis and Adam Casagrande James C. Chalkley Bob and Ruth Anne Chilldres Dixon and Kate Roy Christian* Donna Circelli Susan Clarke Alice A. Clarke* Mrs. Margaret S. Clay Sharon Cole Michael Cole and Lynn Earle Sarah Coleman Lisa Coleman Jocelyn Coles Bill and Moira Combes Don and Pam Combs Alison Cooper and Bridget Kirkpatrick Cheryl Copper and Jeanie Kline Daniel Cornine Donna Counts Stephen and Marianna Coxe

Richard and Mary Crawford Terri Creek Francis and Anne Crenshaw* Lewis and Pamela Crenshaw Lisa A. Crevier Jerry and Marcia Cronin Parker and Annah Cross* Jean Cumming Michael and Anne Cummings Leslie Cuncill Kenji Cunnion and Laura Kihlstrom Mike and Amy Cutter Katherine Dahl Halbert Dail Claudia Daley Rebecca Dalton Donna Daniel Alison Darden Elizabeth Darden Roy and Betty Jean Darnell Phil and Charlie Davey Ryan and Dorothy Davidson Ray and Theresa Davis Chuck and Kathy Davis Leslie Deal John and Gaye Deal Ann Dearsley-Vernon Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Dechert Brad and Jessica Decker Robert and Marie Deegan Charles Demark Ann Marie DeMichael Nanette Derkac Amber DeWitt Thiendella Diagne Richard and Beth Diamonstein Beth Ann Dickie Michael Disharoon Mr. and Mrs. Mathew Domingos Kaylie Donahue Lora Donaldson Tim and Catherine Dorsey Pat Doss Michael and Sue Doviak Michael Dowell and Pat Gooch Doyle Family Buffy Driskill M.E. Duff Jr. Erin Duffy and Jim Corbett Steve and Tammy Duncan Erin Duncan Steve and Sally Earnest William Edelstein Kay Egan Blair Ege Jessica Egerton Ted and Lauren Elkins Rick Ellis Carl R. Ellis Blaire Ellson Anne Eppler Steve and Betty Estrada Dr. and Mrs. James Etheridge* June Etheridge Dr. and Mrs. Russell Evett Jan Faul* Bill Fearnside and Kirk Burgess Kevin Felts Ian Felty Joe and Hali Fiano Greg and Sidnia Finke Justin Firestone Bobbie Fisher Laura Fitzwilliam Derek and Kedron Fix Lindsey Flaherty Sheila Flynn

Wayne Fogle Ruby Foley Philip and Marva Forkner Bruce and Fred Forsberg* Jasmine Fountain Martha Gayle Fowlkes Vic Frailing Fred and Willa France Mr. Clifton J. Frank Jennette Franklin* James Lipchak and Rhonda Franklin Brian Friedman Shelby Frisby Myron and Shelby Fryman Steve Fuller and Jodee Flint Carter and Caroline Furr* Lara Gadkowski Leslie Gage Ted and Helen Galanides* Sharron Gallagher Eric and Page Gallo James and Joann Gammon George and Patricia Garris Bob and Neven Garris Vanessa Gatlin Stacia Gawronski Rachel Germond and Sadie Ahandri Kathleen Giacolone Anne M. Gilbert* Jon and Sarah Glass Jorg and Melinda Glaubke Michael Glover Mary Goldburg Edward and Kathleen Goldman Charlie and Mella Goldman Mary Shute Goodman Alice Goodman Yekaterina Gotkis Roy and Beverly Graeber Lydia Graham Martin Charlie and Kathryn Grau William Graves and Elizabeth Nybakken Caroline K. Green Donna Griset Ray Grover and Sandra Brooks Denise Gruccio Kevin Gudejko and Joe Sciullo Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gustin Margaret Hackett Christopher P. Hagan Mark Hagan David and Jane Hager Barbara Hamm Lee and Maxie Lee Josh and Caitlin Hanbury Adam and Kelly Hancock John and Mary Lawrence Harrell* Ralph and Susan Harris Mr. and Mrs. William O. Harris III Kathrin Hartmann Paul Hastings, Jr. Mary Hayward Joel and Kathleen Heaton Mary P. Heilig* Jeff and Joyce Heller Rich and Loree Heller Scott and Lindsey Hemelstrand Walter Sobczyk and Donna Henderson Burr and Jennifer Henderson Lois Henricks Alexandria F. Herbertson Patrick and Kasey Hester Richard and Sheryl Hill Jennifer Hilton Carol F. Hines Robert and Simone Hnath Dan and Jennifer Hodgson Nancy Hoffman

Allen Hoffman Alicia and Mike Hohl Rebecca A. Holden Kristie Holmes Keith and Elizabeth Hope Richard and Kathryn Hourigan Mary and Bobby Howerin Katie Howlett Joe Hoyt and Amanda Outcalt John and Lida Hudson* Lori Huenerberg Allison and Edwin Hughes Robert and Marie Hull Elizabeth Hunt Jesus and Ashley Inciong Katie Ingersoll Roderick Ingram Cameron and Sally Ingram Anne S. Iott Justin Issler Mike and Debbie Jackson Nancy Jacobson John and Lynn James Marcus and Elizabeth Janik Andrew Jantzen Margaret Allison Jarvis The Jemal Family Mark and Holly Jenison Ray Jennings Tommy and Marie Jensen Mrs. Marilyn Jessen Stephen Johnson Dave and Chrissy Johnson J. Earlene Johnson and Jan Skinner EM Johnson Alfred Rollins and Helen Jones Keith and Chandy Jones Craig and Vickie Jones Susan Joseph Mark Kaluius David Kamer and Marcia Samuels Aaron and DeAnna Katrancha Mr. and Mrs. Stuart E. Katz Claudia E. Keenan Randall and Tanya Keller Scott and Carroll Lee Kennedy Joshua Kennedy Thomas and Carol Anne Kent Kelly Kerr Robert Kiernan Anne D. Kiley* Annetta Killian Jim and Mary Ann Kincaid Doug and Heidi Kirby Stephen and Michelle Kirshenbaum Ronald and Mary Jean Kledzik Jon and Jessica Kliner Ronald Klutz and Robin Forrett Steve and LouAnn Knapp Lee Krohn Ryan and Ashley Kurpiel Tom Lahowetz Drew and Kate Landman Robert Gallagher Susan Lang AJ and Laura Langa Mr. and Mrs. Ralph E. Lawrence* Robert and Priscilla Lawson* Page and Harper Lea Jennifer LeHew Ellen C. Leigh Henry and Betty Leigh* Robert and Barbara Leigh* Betty Leigh and Cathy Walters* Harry and Donna Leigh* Elizabeth Lester Bernard Levin

Mrs. Leonard D. Levine Michael and Gina Levy Mark and Jamie Lewis James Liepman and Margaret Deuel Peggy Lilienthal Katherine Linder Bernice Lipson and Harold Katz* Tom Lira Kathy Llewellyn Bill and Carol Lloyd Preston Lloyd Skip and Kathleen Locke Sara Lockery Bob and Becky Lockery Mike Lotito Jean Love Mary Lee Lowe Brett Lukasik Ross Mackenzie Clay and Joann Macon Margaret Magnussen Michal Mahgerefteh Luke Mahoney Paul and Andrea Mahoney John and Julie Malcolm Kristina Malleck Barbara Maloney Calin Maniu Charles Mann Bob and Bev Mann* Zack Mansell and Marsha Pascual Susan G. Mantz Stephen and Molly Marder Melissa Mark Linda Markel* Linda Marshall Dr. and Mrs. Joe Martin Dr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Martin, III Katherine A. Mask David and Margaret Mathewes* Dr. and Mrs. Warren Matthews Kristin and Josh Mauer Betty Mauzy Amanda McBreen Sean and Sarah McBride Mike and Barb McCandless John and Ann McCarthy Erich and Mary McChesney Nat and Thaler McCormick Mr. and Mrs. Charles McCoy, III Julie McDonald The McFadden Family Linda McGraw McGraw Morgan, Inc* Oriana McKinnon* Matthew and Julie McLean Nancy McMahon Patrick and Aarynn McMahon Beedee McMillan Katie McNaughton Frank and Carole McPhillips Paul D. Meadors Althea Mease Ken and Marilyn Meek Chris and Kate Melhuish Carter and Jackie Melin Arthur Menoche Richard and Shaune Meredith William and Harriet Messner Amy Metzger Rexanne Metzger* Carol Meyers Jennifer Miele William and Margaret L. Miles Nancy Milner Bill and Judy Miner Christine Mintz

Michael and Julia Mitchell Robert and Jerrie Molloy Vincent Mollura and Janet Kidd Casey and Kim Moloney Joe and Holly Monaco Cynthia Moneta Titus Moore Jessica Moore Robert and Judith Moore* Bob and Meghan Moorhouse Pete Morford Brad and Ashley Morgan Benny Moritz Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moro Ronald Morris Gil Moskowitz and Diane Duffy Sarah Munford and Laurel Quarberg Ken and Todd Murray Ed and Joy Murray Mary Murray Jacqueline L. Murray Steve Myran Andrew Nelson Bobette Nelson John and Sharon Newhard* Elizabeth Newswanger Josh Newton Dr. Gail Nicula Randal and Barbara Noe Jessi Noel Katie Noorbakhsh J.H. Norman Ike Northup Kenneth and Kathleen Nowitzky Hamid Tavakoli and Maryam Nowroozi Johnna Nsham Mr. Sidney L. Nusbaum, II Kathy O’Connor Michael and Maria O’Hearn John and Ann O’Keefe Dr. Edward Oldfield III Paul and Julie Olson Mr. and Mrs. Edward O’Neal* Dan and Dolores Ostrowski Chasity Oswald Otto design + marketing Eleanor Abell Owen* K.I. Pagach and Dana Fuqua Wesley and Annie Page Kristina Pahl Richard G. Parise Andrew and Kristen Pariser Duncan A. Parker Jeff and Elizabeth Parker Lloyd Parker Jr. Patricia Parker Brenda Parker* Mr. and Mrs. John M. Payne Roxanne Pegram Jocelyn Pena and Ashley Swindell Devin Perez Jeff Permenter and Anna Lee Bamforth Eric, Michelle, Ted, Ivy, Sarah and Joe Peterson K. Peterson James and Anita Peterson Jennifer Butsch Petit David and Karmen Petri Travis Pfitzner Gary and Glenda Philbin Blake Pipis Bernard and Sarah Pishko Juan and Philip Pointon Cristin and Christiaan Pond Kent Porter and Ann Byrd Billy and Cameron Poynter Michael Pressley and Michelle VonKriesen David Propert and Ann Bennett

The Pruden Family Jessica Torres Pryor LH and Jane Puckett Elizabeth Purrington Gray and Sharon Puryear Yi and Xiaohui Qiang Karl Quackenbush Dave Quirk Judy Rachels* James Ramsey, MD Harry and Emma Ramsey Manuel and Anna Rangel Anne M. Ray* Mrs. John Schaefer* T.R. and Kathleen Reed Ryan and Melissa Reese Karla Reese Peter Reeves Lynnette Regan Rob and Lily Reis Marcia E. Riley Ann Ripley Jon E. Rix Garry and Marie Roerson Jim Roberts Mr. and Mrs. Richard D. Roberts* Harvey and Dee Roberts* Kathy Rodriguez Gordon and Anne Roesch* Henry and Carolyn Rogers* Rena Rogoff Craig and Becky Rohde Jake Rose and Richard Caden Ashley Rose Joan Rose Jason D. Rosenberg Tim and Tracy Ross Rhonda Rowland Eran Rubinstein Dr. and Mrs. Bill Ruffin Martha B. Ruggles* Paul Rule Sr Tom Rule Glenn Ruley Meagan Rundell Sam Russo Robert Ryan and Patricia Behlmer Aaron and Camille Rybar Mike and Pat Sachon Michael John Saetta Rick and Jennifer Sanford Gail Savage John and Carol Schaefer* Andy Friedman and Barbara Schaefer Wayne Schaper Andrew and Hollie Schaubach Ruth Schepper Robert and Jeanne Schlegel* Barbara Schlegel and Kevin Grant Jessica Schnekser Kim Schock Pete Schrider June Schumacher John and Sheri Searing* Bill Seemueller Wood and Ellen Selig Linda Shahan John and Elizabeth Shannon* Scott and Kate Sharrow Peter Mark Shaw Lucy Sherrill Daniel and Kyrie Shomaker David and Garnett Shores* Carrie and Taylor Short Mary Lee and Dave Shumate Cynthia Shurling Robert and Julia Siik

David and Ruth Silseth* Si Simonson Mr. and Mrs. Howard Simpson* Carina Simpson James and Jennifer Simpson Eric Singer James and Patricia Slaughter* David Smith Elizabeth Smith Lee and Katharine Smith Jean Smith Edward Smith Joan Smith Thomas and Eleanor Smith John and Marie Smyth Rob and Meryl Snow Robert J. Soble Helen Somers Cecilia Sotomayor Christopher Spada Dr. and Mrs. Curtis Spear* Andrew Spieviek John Spruill James and Karen Squires Temple St. Clair Mr. and Mrs. Carl St. Remy Carol Stelling Kris Stelzig Brooks and Darcel Stephan Amanda Page Stephens Jane C. Stephens James Stephens and Judith Tazewell David and Nancy Stephenson Daniel and Kristi Stevens Stephen and Melissa Stewart John and Martha Stewart Thomas and Selina Stokes Peter and Artemis Stoll Keith Stone Mathew and Renee Stoner Sindy Strange Steve Strasshofer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Strauss Hildreth and Lois Strode Eric Strom and Sabrina Sasser Danise Sullivan Patrick and Mercy Sullivan Thomas and Susan Summerlin Denise Sutton Lynn Sward Lewis Swartley Jeff and Michelle Swingle Lloyd and Laura Taliaferro Gordon and Patricia Tayloe* Ashley Taylor Chuck and Natalie Taylor Rebecca Teagle* Dr. Rick Temple Adam and Leanne Tharp Cindy Thibault Julie Thomas Randy Thomas Andre and Vonnie Thomas Mary Thomas Vince Thomas Family David Thomas David Mayfield and Virginia Thumm Tidewater Art Alliance Timmons Group* Kristel Todd Gary Todd and Anne Hester James and Lin Tomlinson Colleen Townsend and Michele McNaughton Byron and Holly Tracy Charles and Jennifer Trapani Molly Trapani Karen Traub

Kenneth and Larissa Trinder Tim Trivette Lex and Claudia Troutman Kellie and Jim Tucker Edward and Tracey Tucker Kelly Tunno Mr. George T. Tussing William and Laura Ungerman Beth Usry Amy Utter Jeff and Donna Van Keuren Tom and Heather Van Beusckuler Catalina Vasquez Jane Vaughan Patricia and Sarah Vedomske Dr. and Mrs. Jose J. Vicens Barb Vihlein Christine and Erich Vincent Albert and Kimberly Vincent Joe and Terri Vita* Lori Wagoner Patrick and Barbara Waite Edwin and Kathy Waitzer Scott Waitzer Dylan and Dana Wakefield Janne Walker Hui-Shan and Rachel Walker Barbara Walsh Karen Ward Suzanne Watson Britney and Jordan Webb Edward and Janis Weisberg Wellman Nick and Ginny Werner Richard and Connie Wernicke Tim and Jolene Westerman Gilmer and Judy Weston*

Edward and Linda Whealton Demi Wheeler Edith R. White Chris and Kristen Whitehouse Karen Whitmore and Collins Gooch Mr. and Mrs. H.W. Whittemore* Michael and Roma Wiggins Chris and Audra Wilkins C Lee and L.R. Wilkinson* Hal and Gloria Wilkinson Bill and Barbi Willey Ron and Beth Williams Kamila Williams Mrs. Rolf Williams Rolf and Beth Williams Jeanne Williams Charlotte Williams James and Kristin Willis Ken Wills Barbara M. Wilson* Rorie and Sandra Wilson Josh and Sarah Wilson Maxiene Wilson Larry and Twila Wilson Hugh and Jennifer Winkel Shane and Lisa Winker Barclay and Janet Winn Brian and Gretchen Winterstein Dallas and Shanna Wood Kathi and Tim Woodington Colby and Jenn Worden James and Paula Wright Adam Yanez Jaewan Yoon Doris and Michael Young Andrew Young and Patricia Phelan Ken Zaletski

Roy and Beth Zaletski Kirst Zimmerman John and Libby Zrembski Tom and Linda Zuk *Includes Honor and Memorial Gifts

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