Hermitage Museum 2012 Annual Report by Serino Matt

Annual Report* July 2011 - December 2012

*Please note that this report covers an 18 month time period as we are changing our annual report from the fiscal year (July-June) to the calendar year.

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.

Table of Contents Mission

Board and Staff

Volunteers

Tours and Private Events

Outreach and Education

Sloane Collection

Highlighted Programs

Highlighted Exhibitions

Marketing and Public Relations

Fundraising

Member Programs and Young Associates

Corporate Membership and Capital Improvements

Financial Statements

Contributors

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

Our Mission The Hermitage Museum and Gardens preserves the distinct beauty of its natural environment; conserves and shares its multi-cultural collection; promotes and educates to inspire an appreciation for art and nature; and cultivates a spirit of stewardship while paying tribute to its rich legacy.

Presidentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Message I wish to issue a special invitation to all those reading this report, and those who love the arts, to visit the Hermitage Museum and Gardens. To our friends, family, and in-town/out-of-town guests, please take the opportunity to visit this truly exceptional place. Once you enter the grounds you will immediately see why the Hermitage is enjoyed by thousands each year. Our twelve acres of green space, located on the beautiful Lafayette River, offer stunning views and quiet reflective walks. In addition, there are multiple variations of the arts to enjoy, as well. This to include a 40-room mansion built in the early 1900s, with an impressive collection of artwork throughout the house, to be enjoyed by all who visit. The Hermitage recently turned 75 years old, yet we have so much to offer to all, that we are really just getting started. Take time out of your hectic schedule and enjoy all the wonders that make up the Hermitage Museum and Gardens!

Robert E. Garris, Jr. President Board of Trustees

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Board of Trustees** Robert E. Garris, Jr. President Christine G. Neikirk Vice-President Olin L. Walden Treasurer Nancy H. Nusbaum Secretary

F. Nash Bilisoly Steven P. Blashfield Nancy W. Branch Pamela Q. Combs Benjamin G. Cottrell. V Alex D. Erving Barbara Hamm Lee

Jennifer W. Moore Trish R. Pfeifer Susan M. Roady Kerri R. Stokes

Sandy Harris Nancy L. Martin

John B. Meek Emeritus

James A. Valone William S. Hull Emeritus

Staff** Melanie Mathewes

Lil Acosta

Colin Brady

Tom Allan*

Yolima Carr

Stephen Marder*

Curator of Gardens & Grounds

Visual Arts Studio Manager

Melissa Ball

Allie Lane*

Education Programs Manager

Volunteer Coordinator

Matt Serino

Garden Attendants

Alanna Kibiloski

Marie Snyder* Julianne DeHaven*

Executive Director

Curator of Collections

Marketing Manager Membership & Development Manager

Truly Matthews

Visual Arts Programs Manager

Weddings & Events Manager Site Coordinator

Groundskeepers Kim Murray* Donald Staten*

*Indicates part-time staff **Board and Staff as of December 2012

Volunteers

The Hermitage Museum continued to attract new volunteers and docents last year. Six new docents joined the training course during this time. 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. Larger volunteer groups worked with the Curator of Gardens and Development departments in conjunction with interior volunteers for outdoor events like Sunsets on the River concerts and the outdoor movie series, Friday Night Films. Increased awareness of the site from the community has further fueled volunteer applications and time given to the Hermitage.

Interns and Part Time Staff This past year the Hermitage brought on two additional part-time positions, one sustained and one under contract. The latter was that of a registrar, Bridget Mohan, who spent six months working on cataloging the Hermitage collection. Using the software, ReDiscovery, she was able to add over one thousand objects to a permanent database that can be monitored by staff onsite, as well as support staff from the software company itself. This work will provide the museum with an online database that is easy to export and share with a larger community via our website. The second part-time position was that of a volunteer coordinator. Allie Lane has been brought on for a permanent role that falls under our part-time position. She actively pursues new volunteers for all of our departments in addition to all of the clerical tasks that accompany such work. Our interns (from ODU and UVA) 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 Collections with a total inventory of the archives â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a project which included processing over 10,000 items.

Volunteer Coordinator, Allie Lane

Thank You to Our Volunteers Aaronne Johnson Abby Baird Adam Soper Alex Erving Alyson Miller Andrew Larken Angelina Taylor-Jamison Angie White Ann Stokes Anna Schweitzer Anne Mann Annelore Walz April Barrientos Ariane McBean Arielle Taylor Ayana Hancock Barbara Laws Becky Charneskie Ben Cotrell Betty Arredoido Borham Shin Brian Gueirri Bryant Thomas Cameron Poynter Candace Feathers Caroline Ballard Carrie Coleman Chante Jackson Charlie Seerden Cheri Hewlett Chris Breighner Chris Neikirk Christina Kassel Chuck Gibson Cindy White Claire Urbi Collier Webb Cristin Husbeck Crystal Breeden Crystal Hinzpeter Debora Mosher Doan Ngyuen Don Woodlan Ed Gibbs Edwin Johnson Ellen Thacker Ellie Lewis Eric Gallo Evelyn Lewis Felicia Jarvis Frank Bilisoly Glenn Jones Greg Finke

Jacqueline Hodge Janelle Burchfield Jasmin Ceneto Jasmine Bundick Jennifer Moore Jerika White Jim Valone Jodee Flint John Yuill JT Houk Karen Cowen Katelynn Miller Katherine Cummings Kathy Protogyrou Kay Egan Kellie Walker Kelsey Vanderhall Ken Dancer Ken Danser Kendron Jenkins Keondra Cuffee Kerri Stokes Kim Green Koku Edem Ametepe Lance Foster Larry Mann Leona Beck Linda Barnett Linda Cherry Lisa Sauve Lisa Timmerman Liz Melchor Liz Philpott Liz Philpotts Marian Enright Marie Gray Mark Lewis Marybeth Miller McKenzie Hubbell Megan Mann Michael Eiswheiss Michael Glover Michael Hull Miguel Dominado Mike Austin Mitchell Cleary Mojave Hobbs Molly Stevens Nancy Branch Nancy Earley Nancy Martin Nancy Nusbaum Nash Bilisoly

Natalie Thomas Natashia Hampton Nikki Finley Olin Walden Pam Combs Paul Meadors Paulette Ampey Peggy Haile-McPhillips Raynna Nkwanyne Rianna Feemster Richard riddle Robert Hume Robert Studebaker Romeo Renard Russel Flynn Ruth Madden Ryan Crosrv Sakita Trammell Sally Slaughter Sarah Kiah Morton

Shannon Taylor Sharon Privett Sheila Jamison-Schwartz Shelby Dorsett Shirley Robinson Sonja Goderian Stephen Blashfield Susan Eilberg Susan Hull Sydney Seeredn Tina Whelan Tom Kent Trish Pfeifer Vaughan Privett Vic Frailing Virginia Kitchin Walker Cleary

U.S. Navy Volunteers

Boys Scouts Chesapeake Bay Foundation Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, and Virginia Beach Master Gardeners City of Norfolk Wetlands department Elizabeth River Project Lafayette Wetlands Partnership Norfolk Public Schools (students and teachers) NOAA, Old Dominion University-Biology department Old Dominion University Freshman Service Experience United Way U.S. Navy Virginia Institute of Marine Science Virginia Wesleyan College

Tours and Private Events Visitation Museum Admissions: Total Regular Museum Admissions: 3,561 AAA Adult: 938 Adult Admission (General): 962 Adult Admission (Member): 288 Student: 180 Military: 306 Brough/eyecaptures.net

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Norfolk Garden Tour (April 26): 1,020

Group tours were given to the following: Ballentine Retirement Community Tour Bermuda Garden Club Boy Scouts of America Brooklyn Tours Chesapeake Master Gardeners Cypress Creek Garden Club ForKids Garden Club of Suffolk Ghent Montessori School Girl Scouts of America

Great Neck Point Garden Club Hampton Baptist Church Iron Horse Tours Kindercare Lake Prince Retirement Community LCCP Linderwood Elementary School Military Reunion Muscarelli Museum NATO

Norfolk Christian Schools Norfolk Sister Cities Old Dominion University Pembroke Garden Club of Hampton Phillips Destination Tours Primeplus Norfolk Senior Citizens Tours Senior Community Tours Sact Officers Partners’ Club St. Matthew’s Catholic School

St. Patrick’s Catholic School Tidewater Community College Tidewater Park Elementary University of Virginia Valerian Art Studios Virginia Commonwealth University Virginia Wesleyan Willard Elementary William & Mary

Weddings & Events 42 Weddings and 5 Private Events “The Hermitage Museum and Gardens was an absolutely beautiful place to have a wedding. If you are looking for an outside wedding, this is the place to do it!” -Whitney Porter, Bride, 2011

Eleise Theuer

Catie’s Photography

Justin Hankins

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

Outreach efforts included the following: • Hosted Elizabeth River Project “Wetlands in the Classrooms” plantings. Four local school groups (E.E. Home School, Victory Elementary, Williams School, and Christopher Academy) participated in the program in March 2012. • Presentations were given by Yolima Carr, Curator of Gardens & Grounds, to over 400 individuals from various civic leagues, gardener’s groups, garden clubs, and environmental societies. • Worked directly with the 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. • Offered Wetlands Enrichment Tours to nearly 400 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, the importance of environmental protection, and the benefits of rain gardens. • 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. • Participated as an educational exhibitor at the 2011 and 2012 Mid-Atlantic Home & Flower Shows in Virginia Beach. • Hosted programming for the 2012 Norfolk Home and Garden Tour. The program included tours throughout the day, flower arrangements, and environmental speakers. All funds raised went toward the restoration of historic gardens and landscapes in Virginia. The Hermitage was featured on the cover of the 2012 Historic Garden Week in Virginia guide book (90,000 distributed regionally).

Accomplishments & Awards • Oyster restoration continued in 2012 with the addition of another small oyster reef along the shoreline near the millstone allée. Staff and volunteers from the Hermitage and the Chesapeake Bay Foundation deposited 120 bushels of recycled oyster shells beside the reef balls. • Three “dog scoop” receptacles were installed throughout the Hermitage grounds • In spring 2012, planting and enhancement of the new Rain Garden was completed. • Achieved “Model Level” and “Sustained Distinguished Performance” status from the Elizabeth River Stars Program for the fifth 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.

Sloane Collection • The painting, Cave of the Storm Nymphs, by Sir Edward Poynter is being loaned to the Yale center for British Art for the first half of 2013. Edwardian Opulence: British Art at the Dawn of the Twentieth Century Yale Center for British Art, New Haven, Connecticut (USA): (February 28 - June 2, 2013) • The Hermitage was accepted to the Museum Assessment Program (MAP) in 2012. MAP helps small and mid-sized museums strengthen operations, plan for the future and meet national standards through self-study and a site visit from a peer reviewer. • The Hermitage Collections Committee is determining which objects in the collection need to be accessioned and which pieces can be let go through auction, sale, or permanent removal. An unassigned set of pearls owned by Mrs. Sloane was auctioned on June 13, 2012. A portion of the funds are being used for the development of the Asian Gallery (Great Hall). This gallery includes new bonnets for the current vitrines, labels, fabric, and lighting. • Selected pieces in collection were photographed by Rudinec Photos (RequestAPrint). Fine art archival reproductions of these works are available for purchase at www.requestaprint.net. • The option for self-guided tours of the Museum was introduced. Additional labels and a brochure guide map are now available to visitors. Docent led tours are still available to guests.

Sir Edward Poynter, Cave of the Storm Nymphs

• Extensive research was conducted on materials in the archives, which will contribute to the process of determining what is an asset to the collection, as well as laying the foundation for publications.

Appraisals and Conservation • The second Hermitage Appraisal Days event took place in May 1st, 2012. The event consisted of a lecture followed by an informal appraisal session by Karl Green of Bonhams, New York. The lecture focused on the inner workings of the auction world. Prior to his lecture he completed the appraisal of the entire Hermitage furniture collection. Karl Green is an appraiser and auctioneer with nearly 30 years of experience in the European and American auction markets. Specializing in French and Continental Furniture and Decorations, Mr. Green is responsible for Bonhams’ Furniture and Decorative Arts auctions in New York • Susan Abeles of Bonhams, New York completed an appraisal of the jewelry in the Sloane Collection. • Mark Lewis, Stephen Marder (plaster), and Suzanne Collins (faux finish painter) repaired and refinished the plaster in the Great Hall in preparation for Garden Week (February, 2012). • Stephen Marder completed ceiling conservation in the Master Bedroom in the summer of 2011. The funds for this project were raised by the Hermitage Young Associates.

For a more detailed look at the Curatorial Department’s activities, visit the ‘Hermitage Collection Connection’ blog at http://hermitagemuseum.wordpress.com.

Historic homes are under constant threat from the elements, as well as internal damages caused by the failing of the sites infrastructure. The curatorial staff, in cooperation with the site coordinator, constantly monitors the health of the Museum through documentation of changes both externally and internally. The inclusion of these documents in our annual reports should act as a reminder to all that this museum is a living artifact and should be treated as such. We cannot afford to remain static in these endeavors should we want this museum to survive for future generations.

Master Bedroom Water Leak

On November 1, 2012 a water pipe burst in the ceiling above the Sloanesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; Master Bedroom. Fortunately, no important works of art were lost. However, major damage was caused to the ceiling as well as several walls forcing us to close the east wing for several months as restorations are completed. It has been determined that the cause of the incident was a hidden rubber pipe that was slowly deteriorating over the decades. The rubber pipe has been replaced with copper and restoration of the bedroom walls and ceiling is under way. Repairs for this project will continue into 2013 with a completion date set for March. The bedroom will be converted into a new gallery space.

Hurricane Sandy In late October 2012, Hurricane Sandy brushed past Hampton Roads before making landfall in New Jersey. No major structural damage occurred to the site, however, a significant storm surge of nearly eight feet crept onto the property leaving clear indications that water is creeping slowly towards the main facility during large storms.

Highlighted Programs Visual Arts Studio The Hermitage Visual Arts Studio offers a relaxing and creative environment with an ongoing schedule of visual arts classes and workshops for the local community. Adjacent to the Museum on the Hermitage grounds, the Visual Arts Studio houses two multi-media classrooms and a ceramics studio with wheels and two kilns. Course sessions run three to eight weeks, six times per year and are taught by artists active at the Hermitage and in the Tidewater area.

Art Camps at the Hermitage welcomed 234 children between July 2011 and December 2012 In addition to adult and children’s courses offered throughout the year, Art Camp at the Hermitage introduces children to the world of art and history featuring nine consecutive weeks of art projects, special Museum tours and visiting guest art instructors and programs. Boys and girls, ages 6-10, are invited to explore the artwork of the Sloane collection and emulate those works through art instruction. The Hermitage also offered four weeks of Young Artists Camp for 11-13 year olds which provided students with an overall foundation of basic fine-arts training. The Visual Arts Studio welcomed 380 students and spring and summer art camps served 234 children between July 2011 and December 2012, reflecting an overall increase of participants and an increase in income. Program offerings continued to include painting, drawing, fiber arts, ceramics, and family workshops. The ceramics program has produced increased participation and interest with the addition of specialized classes and workshops. The Visual Arts Studio continues to contribute to the community by providing 16 scholarship spots for Summer Art Camp worth $175 each to underprivileged children from the Park Place Child Life organization made possible through a generous donation by the Margaret Levin Plovnick Scholarship Fund.

All Hallows Eve Sunday, October 30, 2011

Event Attendance: 2,315

This family friendly fall event is free to the public and always draws a crowd. Performances by the Virginia Stage Company and a fantastic puppet show by Fuzz and Stuffing captivated visitors of all ages. Balloon creations by Ryan “The Balloon Guy,” face painting by Pic-NPaint, and costumed tours of the collection provided continued entertainment throughout the afternoon. Activities for the whole family were set up on the Hermitage grounds, such as lawn games, art projects, obstacle courses, and costume contests. Thank you to all of our volunteers and sponsors who made this event possible. All Hallows Eve was scheduled again in 2012, but was canceled due to Hurricane Sandy.

Hermitage Studio Artist Program 2010-2011 Studio Artists

Jim Alexander

Jocelyn Coles

Patricia Isenhour

Helen Jones

Amanda Page Stephens

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 on Hermitage grounds. Six artists are annually juried into the program based on portfolio submissions, professional commitment, and involvement in the local arts community. The program invites these artists to experience the Hermitage as a site for inspiration, collaboration, and for sharing the world of art with others. Enjoying a successful fifth year, six artists joined the Hermitage program for a 12-month period.

Enjoying a successful fifth year, six artists joined the Hermitage Studio Artist Program for a 12 month period. Artists Jim Alexander, Jocelyn Coles, Patricia Isenhour, Helen Jones, Amanda Page Stephens, and Virginia Van Horn participated in the 20112012 program year. Representing a wide range of artistic styles and mediums, the artists worked in painting, photography, ceramics, fiber arts, and other mixed media. By taking part in local exhibitions and offering classes and workshops at the Hermitage’s Visual Arts Studio, the Studio Artists represent the caliber of the growing Tidewater arts community.

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 Virginia’s SOL requirements. Participants of the WET program included The Williams School, Willard School, Christ Academy, Norfolk Christian, Girl Scout troops, Tidewater Park Elementary, Linderwood Elementary, St. Patrick Catholic School, and Hermitage Art Camp kids. Nearly 400 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, rain gardens, 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 ten exhibitions during the past year featuring nationally acclaimed art, local and regional artists, and an exhibition originally pursued by Florence Sloane in the 1930s. The Hermitage welcomed a total of 1,253 visitors to the exhibition openings throughout the year.

Exhibitions July 2011 - December 2012: Her Mini-Metropolitan:The Evolution of Florence Sloane’s Hermitage, 1868 - Present July 8 - August 30, 2011

In the Pines: Works by Erin Schwinn April 21 - 29, 2012

Reclamation: Works by Travis Cohn and Ed Pollard September 23 - October 22, 2011

Retooled: Governor’s School for the Arts May 11 - June 5, 2012

Blossoming: Works by Tory Fair December 15, 2011 - February 14, 2012

Room with a View: Hermitage Studio Artists June 29 - August 7, 2012

Tools for the Creative Mind: Governor’s School for the Arts March 9 - 27, 2012

Recent Work Anne Iott September 7 - October 30, 2012

Norfolk Public Schools Middle School Exhibition April 1 - 17, 2012

Drawn & Quartered: Olive Leonhardt, 1939 Revisited November 30, 2012 - February 19, 2013

Her Mini-Metropolitan: The Evolution of Florence Sloane’s Hermitage, 1868 - Present July 8 - August 30, 2011 This year instead of featuring Mend Our Broken Art (annual conservation exhibit) in the Changing Galleries, the Curatorial Department opted to build an exhibition around the history of the Hermitage. Displayed in the form of an enormous timeline, the exhibit told the story of the Hermitage and its founders from 1868 through 1953. Photographs, newspaper articles, and items of personal correspondence were featured alongside corresponding world events. The exhibit attempted to contextualize the Hermitage for visitors and provide a clearer picture of the Sloane family during a turbulent time in Norfolk’s history. The exhibit featured a number of Mrs. Sloane’s letters to her friends and patrons, including an excellent missive written in 1934 to a visiting Army commander. The letter, an excerpt of which is below, explains her position on the importance of museums, and sheds light on her lifelong devotion to the development of the Hermitage:

Sloane children and friend in Lafayette River, circa 1915

“Museum work is one of expansion. It exists only to give and share with others — its ideals are lofty and far reaching, it aims to help by giving freely of intelligence, time, material, energy and finance. You will find this and only this among all Museum workers — paid or volunteer — a record hard to equal. This is the story and this is why Museums have a growing hold on civic life and will carry on for all time.”

Blossoming: Works by Tory Fair December 15, 2011 - February 14, 2012 This collection by critically acclaimed, Boston based artist, Tory Fair, MFA, featured sculpture, wall reliefs, and prints. Blossoming confronted the viewer with questions about the real and the imagined by incorporating life-sized, fantastical sculptures of human forms haloed by incredibly detailed flowers. The exhibition evoked concepts of nature, space, borders and looking beyond oneself to explore growth and emotions and was a surprising step away from the expected.

Tory Fair, In the Wall II, Resin and sand, 26” x 49” x 21”, 2010

Recent Work Anne Iott May 11 - June 15, 2012 Anne Iott, who received her MFA from the University of Michigan, is a Norfolk resident and former Hermitage Studio Artist. Throughout her extensive career, Anne has received numerous prestigious awards and has participated in 11 solo exhibitions and over 60 group exhibitions. The collection featured in this exhibition explored and highlighted aspects of the environment as both a public and private matter. The exhibition included large scale paintings, small prints, mandalas, and various media. Explanatory text and narratives provided visitors with the fascinating and, in many cases, deeply personal meaning behind Anne’s works of art. Anne Iott’s Studio, 2012

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Olive Leonhardt, 1939 Revisited November 30, 2012 - February 19, 2013 The Hermitage displayed the works of New Orleans artist Olive Leonhardt in an exhibit that was planned to show in Norfolk in 1939 by Florence Sloane, but never came to fruition. Leonhardt’s paintings and drawings incorporate psychological elements featuring various forms of geometric expressionism that are defined by her intense control of line and use of austere color. Thank you to Gay Leonhardt, exhibit co-curator and granddaughter of Olive Leonhardt, for making this exhibition possible. Olive Leonhardt, Woman with Lilies, Oil on canvas

Marketing and Public Relations Marketing efforts this past year included increased promotions for arts classes and weddings, an enhanced online presence, additional grounds signage, and new brochure guides for the museum and grounds. The organization received positive coverage in publications such as VEER Magazine, The Virginian-Pilot, and Inside Business.

Advertising and Publicity Advertising: 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 • VHTA Guide Book • Landmarks of Hampton Roads

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

• Hampton Roads Bride • VOW Bride • Uniquely Yours Wedding Show Guide

Nearly 200 radio spots ran on WHRO (89.5 FM) and WHRV (90.3 FM). Online advertising included whro.org, pilotonline.com, wavy.com, theknot.com, and weddingwire.com. • Hermitage was featured on the cover of the 2012 Historic Garden Week in Virginia guide book. • The Museum and Grounds were used as a backdrop for the cover story and 16 page spread in the spring 2012 issue of VOW Bride Magazine.

Highlighted Articles: Hermitage Encourages Visitors to Linger During Garden Week by Mary Reid Barrow The Virginian-Pilot - Grow (circulation: 163,000 daily) • April 15, 2012 Synopsis: Visitors to Norfolk’s Historic Garden Week tour may find it difficult to pull themselves away from the Hermitage Museum & Gardens’ serene, green grounds along the Lafayette River to visit other homes. From bird walks to flower arranging and art demonstrations, from a program by four local wetlands experts to a lecture by Monticello director Peter Hatch on restoring and preserving the Virginia landmark’s gardens, the April 26 event will be varied and interesting. Blossoming Edge by Betsy DiJulio VEER Magazine (circulation: 30,000 monthly) • January 15, 2012 Synopsis: To those familiar with contemporary art, these resin pieces may call to mind the work of Kiki Smith. Though the influence is unmistakable, these pieces speak their own powerful language. Fair is an artist to watch, just as, especially with this show, the Hermitage Museum’s contemporary exhibition program asserts itself as one to keep on our radar screens. 75 Years: Hermitage Museum & Gardens by Lakeshia Artis Inside Business (circulation: 9,000 weekly) • December 21, 2012 Synopsis: For 75 years, the Hermitage Museum & Gardens has provided the community with a vast collection of art from around the world. In addition to the museum, visitors can tour the 12 acres of gardens on the shores of the Lafayette River and five buildings that house various arts programs.

Television Interviews: Norfolk Perspectives with Bob Batcher (TV-48) • August, 2011: Melissa Ball and Ed Pollard discuss Reclamation exhibit at the Hermitage. • March, 2012: Melissa Ball and Governor’s School artists (student and staff) talk about Retooled exhibit in the Changing Galleries. • May, 2012: Megan Frost discusses Sunsets on the River and Friday Night Films events. View online at www.norfolk.gov/TV48/perspectives_archive.asp

Printing and Distribution New brochure guide maps were created for self-guided house tours as well as the gardens and grounds. 20,000 Rack Cards were distributed to all Welcome Centers in Virginia as well as rest areas along I-95, I-64, and I-66. 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 38% since July, 2011. 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 • Annual appeal letters • 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 A new interactive site map was added to the website in January 2012 (http://www.thehermitagemuseum.org/visitor-info/interactive-map). The collections blog (The Hermitage Collection Connection) continues to be updated by Colin Brady, 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 page have nearly doubled since last year, with a total of 1,525 fans.

Website visitation increased by 48% from 2011 to 2012. Website Traffic:

2012 Totals

Daily Averages

Site Visits

119,601

328

Page Views

512,768

1,404

Hits

3,288,810

9,010

Fundraising The Hermitage has remained a private non-profit throughout its history, dedicated to the appreciation of the arts and the environment. The Museum depends on the generosity of its contributors to support its mission and remain open to the public. Throughout 2011 and 2012, the Hermitage continued to cultivate and advance relationships that support the organization and the larger local arts community. The Hermitage continues to keep the public informed of the accomplishments of the Museum, increase outreach, and lay groundwork for future growth. Thank you to all of the donors, corporate sponsors, volunteers, and members for their continual support and commitment to the Hermitage. Their generosity ensures that the Hermitage is able to maintain a level of programming expected from the Museum, continue to keep the grounds open to the public, and remain a resource for the community.

HVAC Campaign The installation of a new HVAC system for the Hermitage Museum was vital to the preservation of the historic structure and the Sloane Collection housed inside. The Hermitage received a $25,000 challenge grant from the Hampton Roads Community Foundation. This grant was contingent on the Museum raising $125,000.

Over 125 individual donors, corporations, and foundations contributed $127,000. Thank you to Christiane and Jim Valone, David and Susan Goode, the Hermitage Museum’s Board of Trustees, the Young Associate’s Board, and all the friends of the Hermitage for helping to reach this goal. Over 125 individual donors, corporations, and foundations contributed to this project and raised over $127,000, exceeding our goal.

Hermitage Donor Breakdown* Corporate Giving Algonquin Garden Club Associated Distributors, LLC Ballard Fish & Oyster Co., Inc BB&T Belmont at Freemason Apartment Homes Starr Hill Cavanaugh Nelson & Co Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Colonial Webb Contractors William E. Wood and Associates Realtors Cottrell Contracting Corporation Dedicated Care Center The Executive Evaluation Center Getem Services Glave & Holmes Architecture Hart Electric, LLC Computer Consulting Services, Inc.

Foundations Monarch Bank Sertoma Club of Norfolk Dr. Thomas J. O’Hara, DDS O’Keefe Family Dentistry Lionbridge Financial Group Philip R. Trapani Jr. PLC Phillips & Peters, PLLC Mary Chandler Photography SunTrust Bank The Garden Club of Norfolk Troutman Sanders, LLP Twisted Sisters Cupcakes Tycon Medical Incorporated Urban Playground, LLC Vanguard Hauling, LLC Willbanks, Smith, & Thomas Asset Management, LLC Willette Designs, LLC

Caterpillar Foundation** D. Baker Ames Foundation Edwin S. Webster Foundation Norfolk Southern Foundation** Preston and Catharine White Foundation

Grants Received Business Consortium for Arts Support Elizabeth River Project Hampton Roads Community Foundation** Norfolk Commission on the Arts and Humanities

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

Membership Programs 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.

Sunsets on the River The Sunsets on the River concert series brings new audiences to the Hermitage grounds each year to enjoy live local music, beverages, and good company. The Museum remains open to allow guests to visit outside of our normal business hours. Visitors set up picnics and chairs on the back lawn of the Hermitage, along the Lafayette River, and are free to enjoy all that the Hermitage has to offer.

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Thank you to the following musicians who participated in the 2011/ 2012 concert season: Matt Miller, DJ Cornbread, Mercy Creek, the Michael Clark Band, the School of Rock, the Green Boys, Town Mountain, Big Red Tree, the Bartones, and the Esoteric Ramblers.

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. The 2011/2012 season attracted large crowds to the Museum grounds. The Secret Garden, Singinâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; in the Rain, The Birds, An American in Paris, and The Wizard of Oz were just a few of the classic films featured in our last series.

Young Associates Board During the summer of 2010, the Hermitage founded the Young Associates 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. Every fall, the board puts together a fundraiser event for the Hermitage. The annual Virginia Roast & Toast boasts live music, craft beer, wine, and plenty of oysters. The event brings together hundreds of community members in support of the Hermitage. The money raised supports the everyday expenses of running the Hermitage and ensuring its continued service to the community. On behalf of the Hermitage Museum & Gardens, we would like to thank the Young Associates Board for all of the hard work they put into planning this event every year. Their support is invaluable to the success of the Hermitage. Young Associates Board members: Caroline Ballard, Janelle Burchfield, Carrie Coleman, Sidnia E. Finke, Jodee M. Flint, Eric Gallo, Julia Guerrieri, Michael Glover, Michael Hull, Trisha Jones, Andy Larkin, Megan Mann, Sarah Kiah Morton, Liz Philpott, Cameron Reeves Poynter, Bryant Thomas, John Yuill

Charlie Gunter

Corporate Membership

Corporate sponsorship has always provided critical support for the Hermitage and has allowed the museum to develop new programming and increase outreach. The Hermitage Corporate Membership Program is a new initiative created to offer organizations and businesses new benefits and increased visibility in return for their support and dedication to the Hermitage. 15 corporate members have contributed over $15,000 to the Hermitage since the program began in July 2012:

Cavanaugh Nelson, PLC • Redwood Jr. Garden Club • Sertoma Club of Norfolk • The Hermitage Auxiliary

A tax-deductable contribution allows Corporate Members to enjoy access to the Sloane Collection, changing exhibitions, and the stunning twelve acres of gardens and grounds! Corporate members also receive recognition in marketing materials for programs and events throughout the year. Opportunities include semiannual Heirloom Plant Sales, Virginia Roast & Toast, Sunsets on the River concerts, Spring and Summer Art Camps, Friday Night Films, and Visual Arts Studio programming. Marketing materials for these events can include direct mail, flyers, event programs, email, event signage, and advertisements in publications like The Virginian Pilot and VEER Magazine.

Benefits of Corporate Membership* Facility Rental Privileges for Corporate Picnics or Meetings 10% Discount on New Memberships for Employees Recognition in Hermitage Annual Report Museum Guest Passes and Hermitage Special Event Tickets Invitation to the Sloane Society Reception Company Logo in newsletter/Logo with link website Inclusion in Marketing Materials for Hermitage Events

Capital Improvements • New HVAC system was installed in 2011. The Museum’s air handlers are now capable of distributing both air conditioning and heat. Humidifiers were installed on four of the air handlers in the Museum. • Museum boiler was converted from heating oil to natural gas. • Chimney for the Gothic Drawing Room fireplace was waterproofed. • Restoration to the water damaged area around the Master Bedroom, hallway, and adjoining library has begun (pg. 13).

Financials The Hermitage Foundation Fiscal Year 2011-2012 Released From Restricted Funds 4%

Operating Revenue and Support Earned Income

$166,184

Contributions

$140,831

Endowment

$222,000

Investments

$308,188

Released From Restricted Funds Total Operating Income

Collections & Exhibitions 6%

Endowment 25%

Contributions 16%

Investments 35%

$35,706 $872,909

General & Administrative 9% Development & Marketing 7% Gardens & Grounds 12%

Earned Income 19%

Operating Expenses Tours 11%

Facilities 22% Education & Interpretation 32%

Tours

$108,411

Facilities (Security, Utilities, and Insurance)

$216,518

Education & Interpretation

$314,025

Collections & Exhibitions Gardens & Grounds

$62,049 $113,756

Development & Marketing

$66,829

General & Administrative

$90,093

Total Operating Expenses

$971,681

Net Operating Revenue & Support ($98,772)

Contributors Millstone Circle

Woodsend Benefactor

$1,000 to $2,499

$250 to $499

Max and Emily Dale Distinctive Event Rentals Edwin S. Webster Foundation David R. and Susan S. Goode Hampton Roads Community Foundation William S. and Allene A.Hull Everett and Nancy Martin Chris and Chris Neikirk Preston and Catharine White Foundation Drs. Gordon and Kerri Stokes The Garden Club of Norfolk Christiane and James Valone Charitable Trust

Ballard Fish & Oyster Co., Inc BB&T Belmont at Freemason Apartment Homes Mr. and Mrs. F. Nash Bilisoly Malcolm Nancy Branch Chubb Group of Insurance Companies Ben and Becky Cottrell Cottrell Contracting Corporation The D. Baker Ames Foundation Mrs. Connie Davis Bob and Neven Garris Harris Charitable Trust Hart Electric, LLC Computer Consulting Services, Inc. Eleanor Lewis and David Murch Perry and Melanie Mathewes Mr. and Mrs. Peter Meredith Monarch Bank Ms. Jennifer Moore Ken and Trish Pfeifer Mr. and Mrs. Gary Philbin Mr. and Mrs. John Shannon Troutman Sanders, LLP Urban Playground, LLC Mr. and Mrs. Joe Waldo

Magnolia Patron

1937 Supporter

$2,500 to $4,999

$500 to $999

Algonquin Garden Club Business Consortium for Arts Support -AMERIGROUP Foundation -Atlantic Dominion Distributors/Hoffman Beverage -Bank of America -Birdsong Corp. -Dixon Hughes Goodman -Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. -The Dragas Companies -Fulton Bank-Southern Division -Hampton Roads Community Foundations -Haynes Furniture Company, Inc. -Hunton & Williams -Kaufman & Canoles -Norfolk Southern Foundation -Palladium Registered Investment Advisors -Patricia and Douglas Perry Foundation -Poole Mahoney, P.C. -Southeastern Virginia Community Foundation -Southern Bank -SunTrust Bank -Virginia Natural Gas, Inc -Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation -Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management, LLC -Willcox & Savage, P. C. -Williams Mullen Chef by Design Catering Company Jean Jordan David and Gray Lawson John and Sally Meek Charlie and Nancy Nusbaum Redwood Junior Garden Club SunTrust Bank Wilbanks, Smith & Thomas Asset Management

Associated Distributors, LLC Ms. Susan Hamelin Baldwin Steven and Paige Blashfield Mr. and Mrs. R. Maury Browne Cavanaugh Nelson & Co Mr. and Mrs. Carrie Coleman Dr. and Mrs. Pam Combs Cooper’s Landscape Management Mr. Stuart Davis Dedicated Care Center Mr. and Mrs. Alex Erving Executive Evaluation Center Glave & Holmes Architecture Mr. and Mrs. Scott Godbout Sandy and Eleanor Harris Mike Howlett Dr. and Mr. Barbara Laws Dr. and Mrs. Warren Matthews Mr. and Mrs. Patrick McMahon Mr. and Mrs. Melissa Mullins Sertoma Club of Norfolk Mr. and Mrs. M. Lee Payne Ms. Dawn Peters Mr. and Mrs. James Phillips Ms. Susan M. Roady Dr. and Mrs. Bill Ruffin Mr. and Mrs. Conrad Shumadine Mr. and Mrs. Carl St. Remy Twisted Sisters Cupcakes Tycon Medical Systems, Inc Mr.and Mrs. Jason Wallace Mr. George Webb Willette Designs Ms. Katherine Willis

Mr. and Mrs. E. Waightstill Avery Ballard Bros. Fish Co. Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Brewer Dr. and Mrs. Jim Carraway Colonial Webb Contractors Ms. Lauren Conner Dr. and Mrs. Russell Evett Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Frost Getem Services Mr. & Mrs. Cliff Gimbert Mr. Mike Gomez Mr. and Mrs. Rich Gray Mr. and Mrs. Harry Gustin Wanda Mae Harger Mr. and Mrs. Joel Heaton Mr. Jack Howell Dr. and Mrs. Glenn Jones Mr. and Mrs. Lee C. Kitchin Lochhaven Civic League Ms. Elizabeth Melchor Ms. Kate Melhuish Ms. Rexanne Metzger Mr. and Mrs. Scott Nottingham Mr. Kenneth Nowitzky Dr. Thomas O’Hara, DDS O’Keefe Family Dentistry Philip R. Trapani, JR. PLC Phillips & Peters, PLLC Mr. and Mrs. Philpott Mr. David Propert Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Roberts Mr. Charles Robinson Mr. Stephen Smith Mr. and Mrs. James Squires Drs. Svinder Toor Ms. Larissa Trinder Mr. and Mrs. William Van Buren Vanguard Hauling, LLC Mr. Olin Walden

Heirloom Society $5,000 and above

Boxwood Friend $100 to $249

Mr. Raymond Almond Ms. Jan Andersson Mr. Adam Appleton Mr. and Mrs. Fred Archer Ms. Joan Atkinson Mr. and Mrs. Richard Aufenger Mrs. and Mr. Gary Ball Ms. Dorothy Ballard Mr. Brad Bangel Mr. Kenneth Barrineau Miss Margaret Beale Ms. Linwood Beckner Mr. and Mrs. Harold Bell Mrs. Carter Grandy Bernert Mr. and Mrs. John Birknes Ms. Anne Blanchard Mr. and Mrs. Craig Blankenship Mr. and Mrs. Tom Braca Mr. and Mrs. Marty Bradley Ms. Rebecca Britt Mr. and Mrs. Richard Brown Lt. Col. and Mrs. William E. Brown Mr. and Mrs. Carleton F. Bryant, III Ms. Elizabeth Buffington Mr. and Mrs. William Burnette Mr. and Mrs. Capshaw Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Carmel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Carter Mr. and Mrs. Miles Cary Mr. and Mrs. Adam Casagrande John and Karen Cavanaugh Ms. Catherine Chamberlayne Mr. and Mrs. Dixon Christian Dr. Richard Clary Dr. and Mrs. Floyd Clingenpeel Mr. Darryl Cummings Mr. and Mrs. Donald Cunningham Mr. and Mrs. Brandon Danielowicz Mr. and Mrs. William Dickinson Mr. Brandon Dixon Mr. Jason Dodd Mr. Scott Doudera Mr. David Dunn Mr. and Mrs. Victor Eilenfield Mr. and Mrs. William Eisenbeiss Ms. Erica Elfring Ms. Ruth Elkins Mrs. Sidnia Etherington Mr. and Mrs. Greg Finke Mr. Aaron Fishaw Mr. and Mrs. Dennis Flynn

Ms. Michelle Foy Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Fullmer Mr. Mario Gandia Mr. William Garrett Mrs. Stacia Gawronski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Gillikin Mr. and Mrs. Jonathan Goldman Ms. Alice Goodman Mr. Wesley Gray Mr. and Mrs. Richard Wells Gresham Mr. and Mrs. William Grimball Mr. Luke Grimpel Mr. Randy Guynn Mrs. Barbara Hamm Lee Mr. and Mrs. Josh Hanbury Mr. Blake Harden Mr. and Mrs. Burr Henderson Ms. Donna Henderson Mr. Harvey Hoffman Mr. and Mrs. Peter Huber Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hull Mr. Edwin Ignacio Ms. Anne S. Iott Mrs. Gail Iwans Chad Jernigan Mr. and Ms. Helen Jones Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Jones Mr. and Mrs. Stuart Katz Capt. and Mrs. R.T. Kelly Mr. and Mrs. Scott Kennedy Mr. Patrick Kenney Ms. Anne Kenny Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Kent Mr. Michael John Khandelwal Keith Kibiloski and Liz Romero-Kibiloski Mr. and Mrs. Jim Kincaid Mr. William King Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Klee Mr. and Mrs. Drew Landman Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Larkin Ms. Robert Latimer Ms. Susan Leidy Mr. and Mrs. Harry Leigh Mr. and Mrs. Mark Lewis Mr. James Liepman Mr. Steven Ludwig Mr. John Lyle Ms. Margaret Magnussen Ms. Barbara Maloney Mrs. Beverly Mann Mr. Charles Mann

Mr. David Marshall Mr. and Mrs. Gregory Marshall Dr. and Mrs. Frederick E. Martin, III Mr. and Mrs. David Mathewes Ms. Karen Mayne Mr. and Mrs. Arthur Maynor Mr. and Mrs. Michael McCaffrey Mr. and Mrs. John McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. Mark McCarthy Ms. Julie McDonald Mr. Joe McGettigan Mr. Nathan McGinnis Ms. Melinda McGranahan Ms. Oriana McKinnon Ms. Nancy McMahon Ms. Anne McRae Mr. and Mrs. Ken Meek Mr. Carl Meredith Mr. and Mrs. Robert Molloy Mr. Thomas Mooney Mr. and Mrs. Robert Moore Mr. Ronald Morris Mr. Gil Moskowitz Ms. Karen Mounaime Ms. Sarah Munford Mr. George Murphy Mr. and Mrs. William Murphy Mr. Andrew Newbold Mr. Sidney Nusbaum Mr. and Mrs. Edward O’Neal Dr. Edward Oldfield III Ms. Eleanor Owen Ms. Anne Cabell Pearce Mr. Jeff Permenter Mr. and Mrs. David Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Bernard Pishko Mr. and Mrs. Cameron Poynter Mr. Sean Priest Mr. and Mrs. Vaughan Privett Marek Przadka and Jennifer Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Gray Puryear Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reed Ms. Elise Reeves Mr. Scott Regina River Walk Garden Club Mr. and Mrs. Tim Ross Michael Sadowski Mr. and Mrs. Scott Sale Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Schlichter Ms. Sharon Seamon Dr. and Mrs. Camden Selig

Mrs. Garnett Shores Mr. Howard Simpson Mr. Chris Smith Mr. Brandon Snodgrass Mr. Christopher Spada Mr. and Mrs. John Spruill Ms. Temple St. Clair Mr. and Mrs. Steven Stasulis Mr. Brian Steadman Mr. and Mrs. John Stewart Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Stokes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Summerlin Mr. and Mrs. William Taliaferro Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Trievel Mr. and Mrs. John Trinder Mr. Gordon Tubbs Mr. and Mrs. Jim Tucker Mr. and Mrs. William Ungerman Mr. and Mrs. Erich Vincent Mr. and Mrs. Harry Waldo Ms. Barbara Walsh Mr. Ken Ward Ms. A. Webb Dr. and Mrs. Edward Weisberg Mr. Jeffrey Wendling Mr. and Mrs. Chris Whitehouse Mr. Edward Whitmore Mr. and Mrs. Michael Wiggins Mr. Hal Wilkinson Dr. and Mrs. Armistead D. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Rolf Williams Mr. and Mrs. Ken Wills Mary Page Winberg Mr. and Mrs. Barclay Winn Ms. Elise Wright Mr. Andrew Young

For more information call 757.423.2052 or visit www.theHermitageMuseum.org