2013 Annual Report by Chelsea Dey

Museum of the Southwest

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2013 Annual Report

MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST

2013 Annual Report

A NOTE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . . . For any museum or nonprofit, each year brings new opportunities, challenges and hurdles. And for the Museum of the Southwest, 2013 was no different even if it seemed the hurdles were a little taller and the opportunities a little bigger. The Museum family—staff, volunteers, Board members, members—came together and met each challenge with the zeal and enthusiasm that is so much a part of our institutional culture. Although it seems so long ago now, February of 2013 brought an incredibly successful Auction inspired by and named for the Roaring Twenties. The décor, costumes, refreshments and celebration all contributed to what many considered to be the party of the year. In addition to all of the fun, the event raised over $400,000 which will support the exhibitions, program and events hosted by the Museum through 2015. Of course, the biggest news of the year came during the summer when the Museum was given the opportunity to acquire a home adjacent to the campus. In a move that illustrated the decisive nature of our leadership and supporters, we went from offer to closing in twenty days with 90% of the selling price raised or pledged. Since then, I have become the tenant of the home and truly enjoy the comfort of the residence and my short commute. The detached garage was converted into a guest house that was decorated through the generosity of Margy Tettleton of Hyacinth for the Home and Dr. Summer Merritt of Four Seasons Health & Wellness. The Museum hosted our first guests in March and is making plans for a ‘reveal’ of the spaces later this spring. Summer also brought a major change to the Museum campus as our admission pricing was streamlined and combined. Guests are no longer asked to pay admission at each of our doors, but pay only once and enjoy entry to the entire campus. This has allowed us to better track the movement of visitors across our campus and has encouraged families to take advantage of all the opportunities the Turner Memorial Art Gallery, Durham Children’s Museum and Blakemore Planetarium have to offer, illustrated in the large increases in admissions during the second half of the year. Thanks are due to everyone who supports the Museum of the Southwest through your dedication of time, resources and ingenuity. Without your help, this institution could not continue to grow and better serve the community of Midland and the people of West Texas. Thanks are also due to the hardworking staff of the Museum of the Southwest who continues to strive to make the Museum a relevant and important place in the lives of the people in this community. Whether Board of Governor, Board of Trustees or member, we appreciate all that you do for this institution and always look forward to seeing you on the Museum of the Southwest campus.

Brian Lee Whisenhunt Executive Director

Exhibitions Here and Now Gallery

Contemporary Artist Series 2013: Myths and Legends The 2013 selection of contemporary artists represented the many symbols that touch our deepest centers of motivation. These artists keep alive the associated ideas and imagery of public dreams derived from various cultural sources. This series was made possible by Arts Council of Midland .

Billy Keen’s Moving On February 8—March 24 The mystery of life’s spiritual journey provides the inspiration for Billy Keen’s work. Each composition uses mixed media of acrylic on wood panel with sculptural elements to encourage the viewer to interact with the image on an emotional level both physically and intellectually. The hand carved sculptural items in each composition reinforce the theme of nature in both the representative component and its abstract surrounding. The resulting dialogue between the materials of wood, metal, bone and ivory create a sense of history and ritual. Billy Keen. Blue Rock Sky. 2011. Mixed media.

Mary Kramer’s BorderLine April 5—May 26 Born in Annapolis, Maryland, Mary Kramer spent most of her childhood in Santa Fe, New Mexico. The landscape and culture of the Southwest remain influential in her life and work. In her paintings there is a profound connection between material and idea. The contemplative palette and richly layered surfaces evoke a sense of the earth, but also betray deeply considered concepts related to human concerns like memory, language and the boundaries drawn to preserve them. In the paintings she re-imagines the mysterious forces that link the mind and heart to the timelessness and continuity of the land. Mary Kramer. The Border Series: Oklahoma-Texas 2. 2010. Oil on canvas.

Andrew Hancock’s Chasing Greatness June 7—August 25 Andrew Hancock is an internationally recognized and published photographer currently based near Indianapolis and specializing in photography that combines motion, energy and personality. He routinely travels the country and abroad creating images for a wide variety of commercial and editorial clients. Hancock is a regular contributing photographer for Sports Illustrated magazine , and while his specialties are action photography and location portraiture, he keeps to his roots as a photojournalist and remains involved in documentary, reportage and travel photography. Andrew Hancock. David Boudia. 2012. Photograph. 4

Craig Kosak’s New Age September 20—November 3 Craig Kosak’s body of work titled New Age is inspired by the wildlife and landscapes he encounters while traveling. Each trip consists of both a journey through the outer world and an inner journey of self-discovery. Using a process that is both careful and strenuous, many layers of paint, strong graphic composition and bold colors are combined to set the stage for realistically rendered animals, objects and landscapes. The subjects are integrated with abstract elements and expressive brushwork representative of the inner emotive world. He works until balance between both worlds is achieved and the painting comes alive. Craig Kosak. Sirens. 2010. Oil on Canvas.

Greg Davis’ India’s Kumbh Mela November 15—December 29 National Geographic Creative Photographer Greg Davis traveled all the way to India to produce the grand body of work presented in this exhibition. India’s Kumbh Mela is a series of photographs captured at the world’s largest spiritual pilgrimage, occurring only once every 12 years. The legendary Kumbh Mela has been drawing Hindu believers to the confluence of the holy Ganges and Yamuna rivers for millennia. Bathed in myth, the 2013 Kumbh Mela attracted over 100 million pilgrims over the course of the 55 day festival, with a peak of an estimated 30 million on the most auspicious day, February 10, 2013. A short film entitled Cloth Paper Dreams complemented Davis’ still images at the exhibition. Greg Davis. Nectar of Immortality. 2013. Digital pigment print.

Greg Davis’ Corporate Sponsors:

Exhibitions Lissa Noël Wagner Wing

Miniature Books March 1—June 9 When Gutenberg printed his first book in 1436, his second book was a miniature. Only a small percentage of people could read, and any book became a genuine treasure, handed down for generations. They were built to last, with leather covers, permanent ink, resilient paper, and secure binding. As such, most were works of art. These tiny tomes (restricted to a size of three inches or less) are a universal phenomenon. This show featured a display from the Miniature Book Society, as well as selections from the eclectic miniature library of Tom Parks, Ph.D., retired UTPB professor.

New Acquisitions, 2011—2013 June 21—July 28 The Museum of the Southwest has a unique permanent collection ranging from archaeological and historical items to ancient and contemporary artwork from the Southwest. The art collection is comprised of over 1,700 objects which include paintings, prints, sculpture, drawings, photographs, textiles, ceramics, and much more. Between January of 2011 and July of 2013, twelve works were acquired by the Museum of the Southwest. This pop-up exhibition showcased works by Barbara Cleary, John Fincher, Eugene Newmann, Denny Pickett, Judy Tuwaletstiwa, Doug Wheeler and Barbara Zusman. Barbara Cleary. Mountain Landscape. 1987-1990. Watercolor. 2012.001.003. Gift of Jenna Cleary-Layden.

Sculptors Who Paint: Veryl Goodnight, Donna Howell-Sickles and Rosie Sandifer August 16—November 3 Sculptors Who Paint brought together both new and classic works from three female Western artists. Veryl Goodnight and Rosie Sandifer, both well-known sculptors, join Donna Howell-Sickles, known for her award-winning graphic work. In Sculptors Who Paint, these three artists’ preferred media stood alongside their newer forays: Goodnight and Sandifer’s movement to painting and Howell-Sickles’ latest ventures into sculpture. Viewers of this exhibition experienced a variety of landscapes and portraits of the West, with a unique focus on women artists and subjects. This exhibition and its accompanying gallery guide were made possible by the Pevehouse Family Foundation. Donna Howell-Sickles. Shelter From a Storm. 2012. Mixed media.

Charles Carrillo: Retablos December 5â&#x20AC;&#x201D;January 12 Charles (Charlie) Carrillo has blended craft, conservation and innovation throughout his career as a santero, a carver and painter of images of saints. In Hispanic New Mexican communities, the depiction of saints for religious purposes dates back to the 18th century. Carrillo started his creative journey in 1978 when he began researching the techniques, materials, and subject matter of the early santeros. Today, Carrillo is recognized not only as the primary authority on this subject but also as the most accomplished artist practicing in this regional tradition. This holiday exhibition displayed his retablos from several private collections. Charlie Carrillo. Nuestro Senora de Dolores (Our Lady of Sorrows). 2009. Pine Panel, Homemade Natural Pigments and Pinon Sap Varnish.

A NOTE FROM THE CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS . . . The Museum of the Southwest not only acquires and exhibits art, but spends a lot of time caring for and conserving the collection. In 2013, the Museum brought in three professional conservators to help us assess the needs of different areas in the permanent collection of paintings and sculptures. With the help of the Collections Committee, a conservation schedule was established for the next several years. The first work of art to undergo conservation treatment was the portrait of Mrs. Fredda Turner Durham that hangs in the main lobby of the Turner Memorial Art Gallery. Through a conservator working in Canyon the painting will be re-stretched, cleaned and reframed, returning back to her spot sometime this April. Over the summer, a conservator will work with the outdoor sculptures to repair, reapply patina and re-wax several of the bronze sculptures. Collections care is an important part of the work done by museum staff, and includes preservation to make sure artwork is not damaged in the first place. Funding for collections care and conservation comes from donations and bequests. â&#x20AC;&#x201D;Wendy Earle

Exhibitions Turner-Thomas Galleries

The Lone Star Printmakers February 15—March 10 The Lone Star Printmakers formed in Dallas in 1938 with the goal of promoting the creation and collection of prints. Printmaking, particularly lithography, was an important medium for experimentation and allowed artists to reduce the costs of producing and promoting their work. The members, including Jerry Bywaters, Otis Dozier, Alexander Hogue, Charles Bowling and Merritt Mauzey, depicted the regional landscapes and people of Texas. Their works offer us an important glimpse into life around that period. This exhibition showcased the work of several members of the Lone Star Printmakers and taught visitors about the technique of lithography. Charles Bowling. Deep Woods. Lithograph. 1969.012.002. Gift of Artist.

Midland Arts Association Spring Juried Show March 28—April 28 Organized by the Midland Arts Association in cooperation with the Museum of the Southwest, this annual juried exhibition featured 75 works by area and regional artists in a variety of media. The 2013 juror was Michael R. Grauer, curator of art for the Panhandle-Plains Historical Museum in Canyon, Texas. Mr. Grauer holds his bachelor’s degree with a double major in art history and painting from the University of Kansas, and his master’s degree in art history from Southern Methodist University. Peggy Immel. Salt & Pepper. Oil/linen panel. Best in Show 2013.

Student Art Exhibition May 9—May 26 A collaboration with the Midland Independent School District, the annual Student Art Exhibition celebrates the talents of Midland and other area schools’ youngest artists and teachers. Elementary through high school students are represented through a variety of media including drawing, painting and sculpture. Faviola Calymayor. Little Girl Resisting a Kiss. Best in Show 2013— Senior High School.

West Texas Triangle: Danville Chadbourne June 7—August 25 The West Texas Triangle is a collaboration between five art museums in this region. Besides the Museum of the Southwest, the group includes the Ellen Noël Art Museum in Odessa, the Grace Museum in Abilene, the Old Jail Art Center in Albany and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts in San Angelo. For 2013, the West Texas Triangle featured the work of Danville Chadbourne. Chadbourne was born in Bryan, Texas, with fine arts degrees from Sam Houston State University and Texas Tech University. His sculptures are designed to evoke spiritual or primal states, using simple organic forms. He is concerned with the intellectual speculation that viewers make regarding other cultures, especially primitive or ancient ones based on our observation of their artifacts. Chadbourne works in clay, wood, stone, fiber, bone and some found objects to create monuments and other dynamic forms. Over the years he has created a complex body of work unified by a primal iconography and artifact-like quality emerging from a very personal and consistent formal, aesthetic and philosophical sense. In addition to a special episode of Connections, the podcast of the Museum of the Southwest, the West Texas Triangle published a catalogue to accompany the exhibitions. Danville Chadbourne. The Great Equivocal Truth. 1988-89. Acrylic on plywood and wood.

Beneath Your Feet: Selections from the Museum Vault October 4—November 10 Beneath Your Feet highlighted rarely seen works from the Museum of the Southwest’s permanent collection. The Museum has a collection of over 1,700 works of art, but at any given time over 95 percent of it is stored in the vault in the Museum’s lower level. The paintings selected for Beneath Your Feet represented a great diversity of artists, time periods and styles. Viewers gained rare insight into the many different areas in which the Museum has collected over the years. Artists featured in this exhibition included Norman Rockwell, Woody Gwyn, Albert Bierstadt and prominent members of the Taos Society of Artists. T.C. Cannon. Untitled #22. ca 1960-1978. Drawing. 1980.03.001. Museum Acquisition Fund.

Exhibitions Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum

From Houdini to Hugo: The Art of Brian Selznick February 15—March 10 Award-winning author and illustrator Brian Selznick was born in New Jersey in 1966. His early childhood inspirations included movies such as Star Wars, The Wizard of Oz, The Phantom of the Opera and many other 1950s science fiction and fantasy movies. Selznick’s parents encouraged his artistic and creative endeavors by supplementing his education with private art lessons and allowing him to create such fantasies as “Island of GI Joe” and “House for Trolls” in their East Brunswick backyard. Selznick studied at The Rhode Island School of Design and after graduation went on to work at Eeyore’s Books for Children in New York City. While working at the bookstore, Selznick wrote and illustrated his first book, The Houdini Box, which was published in 1991. Selznick’s career continues to flourish. He is the author and illustrator of over 16 books. In 2008, the Association for Library Service to Children gave the Caldecott Medal to Selznick for The Invention of Hugo Cabret, an award given annually to the artist of the most distinguished American picture book. Brian Selznick. The Dulcimer Boy: All he could think of was the boy in his arms. 2003. Pencil on watercolor paper.

Musical Instruments June 7—August 25 From Beethoven to Scruggs, people have always been driven to make music—but the creation of instruments had to come first. Musical Instruments brought the evolution of music and instruments to life, incorporating informational panels on the history of music around the world, diverse and innovative instruments for music-making, and activity areas where visitors could build their very own instruments using recycled materials and ordinary household items. Among these unusual instruments were a PVC pipe “Blue Man Group” styled organ, a washtub bass and other surprises created by Museum staff and volunteers.

Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books September 6—December 29 Golden Legacy presented a unique opportunity to view the most extensive public showing of original illustrations published in America’s much-loved picturebook series, Little Golden Books. Launched in 1942—the first full year of America’s involvement in World War II—Little Golden Books made high quality illustrated books available at affordable prices for the first time to millions of young children and their parents. Sixty original illustrations, chosen from the vast Random House archive, were featured in the exhibition, as well as hands-on activities and reading material. Viewers were taken back in time as they enjoyed illustrations from picturebook classics such as The Poky Little Puppy, Tootle, Home for a Bunny, The Kitten Who Thought He Was a Mouse, The Color Kittens, I Can Fly and more.

This exhibition was made possible by the Kinder Morgan Foundation and organized by the National Center for Children’s Illustrated Literature (NCCIL), Abilene, Texas. Richard Scarry. Bunny Under Mushroom. 1963. Gouache and watercolor. From Ole Risom’s I am Bunny. (detail).

Accessions

Danville Chadbourne Sympathetic Beliefs - The Obvious Secret 2002-04 Acrylic and Ink on Wood and Earthenware 2013.005.001 Museum Acquisition Fund

Barbara Zusman

For Aaron 2003 Muslin on Foam Mold 2013.001.004 The Edward R. Broida Bequest Gift of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston

Ken Payne

The Smell of Grizzly 1981 Bronze Sculpture 2013.003.004 Gift of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Not Pictured Danville Chadbourne The Reinvention Of Misrepresentation 2008 Acrylic and Ink on Wood 2013.005.002 Museum Acquisition Fund

Terrell O’Brien The Short Go 1982 Bronze Sculpture 2013.003.002 Gift of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Danville Chadbourne The Obscure History Of Deception 1994-00 Acrylic on Plywood and Wood, Ink and Acrylic on Wood 2013.005.003 Museum Acquisition Fund

Ken Payne Outnumbered 1981 Bronze Sculpture 2013.003.003 Gift of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Donna Howell-Sickles Red Horse Rider 1999 Original Lithograph 2013.006.001 Museum Acquisition Fund

Denny Pickett Fallen Angel n.d. Oil on Canvas 2013.002.001 Gift of Judy & Hubert Schmidt

Dick Mason Two Blue Collars 1992 Serigraph 2013.004.001 Gift of Dick Mason

Rosie Sandifer Cloud Patterns 2013 Oil on Linen 2013.007.001 Museum Acquisition Fund

Eugene Newmann Country Exercises (Arroyo) 2002 Oil on Canvas 2013.001.001 The Edward R. Broida Bequest Gift of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Terrell O’Brien Comin’ Undone 1982 Bronze Sculpture 2013.003.001 Gift of KPMG Peat Marwick LLP

Judy Tuwaletstiwa Prima Materia: Red Bones 2002 Bamboo, Earth and Acrylic on Canvas John2013.001.002 Fincher The Edward R. Broida Bequest Gift of11, The1974 Museum of Fine Arts, Houston December Oil on Canvas 20” xDoug 20” Wheeler 2011.001.001 Fixed Morning Shadow Gift of Warren Taylor 1981 Ink and Graphite on Drafting Linen 2013.001.003 The Edward R. Broida Bequest Gift of The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston 13

Programs CONNECTIONS: THE PODCAST OF THE MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST EXPERIENCE THE MUSEUM’S EXHIBITIONS through exclusive interviews with artists, museum staff and visitors. The 2013 season of Connections featured artists from The Contemporary Artist Series 2013: Myths and Legends, located in the Here and Now Gallery. These podcasts are available as a free download from the iTunes store. Interviews: Billy Keen, Mary Kramer, Andrew Hancock, Danville Chadbourne (West Texas Triangle Featured Artist), Craig Kosak and Greg Davis

ART SOCIAL FILL YOUR MORNING with a gallery talk, short film and inspiring discussion over coffee and breakfast treats. Every Art Social event features a different exhibition focus and speaker, so drop by and don’t forget to bring your friends! Coffee provided by Starbucks. Wednesday, February 27 | 10 am to noon Lone Star Printmakers with Wendy Earle Wednesday, March 27 | 10 am to noon Miniature Books with Dr. Tom Parks Wednesday, April 24 | 10 am to noon From Houdini to Hugh: The Art of Brian Selznick with Kristen Wagstrom Thursday, September 29 | 10 am to noon Sculptors Who Paint with Emily Wilkinson Thursday, October 17 | 10 am to noon Beneath your Feet with Wendy Earle Thursday, November 21 | 10 am to noon Golden Legacy with Debbie Lillick

THE BUSINESS OF ART THE BUSINESS OF ART WELCOMES a wide range of guest speakers who have made art their career. Hear their stories and benefit from their experiences and knowledge. This program was free for Museum members; otherwise a donation of $5 was suggested. The Business of Art 2013 lecture series was made possible by the FMH Foundation. Sunday, March 3 | 2:30 to 3:30 pm Wyatt McSpadden: Photographer Sunday, May 5 | 2:30 to 3:30 pm Morgan Davis Gieringer: Tiny Books, Big Ideas Sunday, October 13 | 2:30 to 3:30 pm Claudia Zapata: The Chicano Art Landscape 14

ART WORKS

A NOTE FROM THE CURATOR OF EDUCATION . . . For several years, the Museum has been developing, redefining and reimagining many new and established educational programs for children, families and adults. 2013 saw the advancement of many of these programs through the addition of audience surveys and evaluations. Changes made to our programs, with these details in mind, have already led to a fruitful growth in attendance and a rise in interest for programs in 2014.

—Kristen Wagstrom

EXPAND YOUR SKILLS, learn a new technique or dabble in a media you’ve never tried. Family and adult classes make learning about art fun and friendly for all ages. Come and see how you can make art work! Spring 2013 Session, ages 5-7 January 15—March 5 Spring 2013 Session, ages 8-12 January 16—March 6

OPEN CAMPUS NIGHTS FROM TIME TO TIME, the Museum of the Southwest celebrates an exhibition opening or group of exhibitions with public open-campus nights. The doors of the Turner Memorial Art Gallery, Durham Children’s Museum and Blakemore Planetarium open to the community after-hours for a fun-filled family night, free of charge. Friday, March 1 | 6 to 8:30 pm -A special look at From Houdini to Hugo: The Art of Brian Selznick -Opening reception for Miniature Books and talk by Dr. Tom Parks -SciFriday Launch: Forbidden Planet Thursday, May 9 | 6 to 8:30 pm -Opening reception for Student Art Exhibition 2013 - Student Art awards presentation in Brown Science Center Friday, August 16 | 6 to 8:30 pm -Opening reception for Sculptors Who Paint -Artist panel with Veryl Goodnight, Rosie Sandifer and Donna Howell-Sickles -Dance performances on grounds -SciFriday: Sunshine

FAMILY FRIDAYS THE MUSEUM DEBUTED a new family-focused summer program in 2013 called Family Fridays. Each Friday of the summer between 10 a.m. and 3 p.m., community guests were invited to share their passions and interests with our guests through interactive activities, song and dance, even hula hooping! Combined attendance for these 12 consecutive Fridays was just over 1,000! June 7 | Basin PBS

July 26 | Hoopnomics

June 14 | I-20 Wildlife Preserve

August 2 | Flower Power

June 21 | Journal Making

August 9 | Sibley Nature Center

June 28 | West Texas Astronomers

August 16 | Musician Christy Lewis

July 5 | Independence Day

August 23 | Back to School Bonanza

July 12 | Healthy Living July 19 | Pictureless Books 15

Programs RELATIVITY: THE BLAKEMORE PLANETARIUM LECTURE SERIES WHETHER YOU ARE A WHIZ in physics or a backyard astronomer, Relativity has something for everyone. Come for a show in our Spitz SciDome and stay for a special lecture with local astronomers and educators. The Relativity 2013 lecture series was made possible by the FMH Foundation. Saturday, April 20 | 5 to 6 pm Dr. Valerie Connaughton: The Fermi Gamma-Ray Telescope Saturday, September 28 | 5 to 6 pm Charles Hemann: Solar System Ambassador Saturday, November 9 | 5 to 6 pm Char Kruger: Navajo Tales of the Sky

SCIFRIDAYS ESCAPE REALITY at the Museum of the Southwest and submerge yourself into a world of fantasy during SciFridays. The 2013 season featured a special trilogy devoted to humanityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exploration of our solar system. Films began at 8:15 p.m. and SciFridays were free and open to the public. Friday, March 1 (Debut) Forbidden Planet Friday, June 21 Destination Moon Friday, July 19 2001: A Space Odyssey Friday, August 16 Sunshine

STAR PARTIES JOIN THE WEST TEXAS ASTRONOMERS in Haley Park, behind the Blakemore Planetarium, for an up-close view of the stars in the night sky. Parties begin at dusk and generally occur one Friday a month, except in summer. The 2013 Star Parties were made possible by the Apache Corporation. January 10 February 14 March 14 April 11 May 17 16

June 7 September 13 October 11 November 8 December 13

Attendance Report And Volunteer Hours Worked

MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST MONTHLY ATTENDANCE 2013

Month

Turner Memorial Art Gallery

Durham Children's Museum

Blakemore Planetarium

Events, Rentals & Tours

Total

January February March April May June July August September October November December

11 31 839 327 384 792 740 603 170 215 211 1,345

362 355 2,624 935 1,095 2,036 2,438 1,999 631 515 616 1,310

293 262 697 430 1,137 1,713 1,644 1,288 309 328 273 366

732 1,225 1,726 2,918 4,786 3,240 3,139 2,669 4,637 5,577 1,371 2,860

1,398 1,873 5,886 4,610 7,402 7,781 7,961 6,559 5,747 6,635 2,471 5,881

Totals

5,668

14,916

8,740

34,880

64,204

Please Note: The Museum changed to “all-campus pricing” and computerized attendance tracking in June 2013.

MSW STAFF IN THE COMMUNITY Many of the Museum staff members are very active throughout the community. Familiar Museum faces can be seen at the following organizations’ fundraisers and activities: Aphasia Center, Arts Council of Midland, Association of Fundraising Professionals, Habitat for Humanity, Helping Hands, I-20 Wildlife Preserve, Junior League of Midland, La Junta Heritage Center in Presidio, Midland Archaeological Society, Midland Community Theatre, Midland Downtown Farmers Market, Midland Need to Read, Midland Police Department, National Arts Education Association, Permian Basin Outing Club, Ritz Cultural Board, Salvation Army, Sibley Nature Center, Summer Mummers, West Texas Astronomers and West Texas Recording Library.

VOLUNTEER HOURS

In 2013, the many dedicated and hard-working volunteers of the Museum of the Southwest worked a total of 1,164 hours— that’s a total estimated value of about $25,770!* *The Independent Sector estimated that in 2012, volunteer labor was valued at an average of $22.14 an hour. 17

Special Events Auction and More

AUCTION 2013: THE ROARING TWENTIES Saturday, February 2 | 7 pm to Midnight Auction is an elaborate gala occurring only once every three years; proceeds support the operations and capital projects of the Museum of the Southwest. Over 300 guests filled the Museum for Auction 2013, many of whom were adorned with 1920s glam which added to the festive air of the evening. Actors and greeters in period costumes welcomed guests and escorted them to their rooms. The many spaces of the Museum were decorated with themes such as Chanel Boutique, Silver Screen, The Ritz, and Cotton Club, with the lead of Decorations Chair, Kristi Leeper. Auction Items were vast and unique; big ticket items included a trip to the LUCHO shoe factory in Brazil with an exclusive opportunity to design and name a shoe after yourself (courtesy of LUCHO), a year lease of a 2012 blackon-black Jaguar XJ as seen in Bond movie Skyfall (courtesy of Reagor Dykes Auto Group) and a pair of 5karat black diamond earrings (courtesy of Cathy Eastham Fine Jewelry). Auction 2013 raised $400,000, thanks to the leadership of Co-Chairs Jaime Alexander and Shelly Robertson, as well as Sponsor Co-Chairs Debra and Fred Westmoreland. The next Auction will occur on the Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Golden Anniversary in 2016 and will celebrate 50 years of wonderful exhibitions, great programs and exciting events for Midland and the West Texas Communities.

ANNUAL APPRECIATION AWARDS Thursday, April 25 | 6 to 7:30 pm Turner Award: Presented posthumously to Melissa Eastham Annual Appreciation Kay Bird Awards: Tiffany Blakely Cathey Graham Kristi Leeper Mark Roberts Anna and Gene Washam Community Spirit Award: Van Stavern Interiors Event Chair: Tiffany Blakely

SUMMER SUNDAY LAWN CONCERTS The Museum of the Southwest has hosted free music concerts on its grounds every Sunday evening throughout the summer for more than two decades. These concerts are free to the public and remain a fun community attraction. The Summer of 2013 marked the 26th season of Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts. Families and friends came together at 7:30 p.m. on their sunny Summer Sundays, and some concerts attracted over 1000 guests! June 23:

Weatherstone— Classic Rock, Fan Night Sponsor: Midland Pediatrics Associates Host: Classic Rock 102

June 30:

Coyote Crude— Country, Cowboy Night Sponsor: Turf Specialties Host: Kicks 99

July 14:

Brown Sneakers— Pop/Rock, Pet Night Sponsor: Corey Sly Electrical Service Host: My Mix 106.7

July 21:

Unsweet Ts— Classic Rock, Hat Night Sponsor: Concho Resources Host: 97 Gold

July 28:

JazzBird— Jazz, Hawaiian Shirt Night Sponsor: Angel’s Care Home Health Host: Lite FM

August 4:

Bent— Blues, Family Night Sponsor: Graham Pharmacy Host: Lite FM

August 11:

The Shades— Rock, Classic Car Night Sponsor: House of Printing Host: 97 Gold Underwritten by MRT & CBS7 19

Special Events SeptemberFest and Christmas at the Mansion

SEPTEMBERFEST 2013: RETURN TO STORYLAND

WEEKEND SCHEDULE

Friday, Saturday & Sunday, September 6, 7 & 8

Friday, September 6: Preview Party, 7-11pm

SeptemberFest 2013 brought guests back to the simplicity of childhood in "Return to Storyland," a theme inspired by the Durham Children's Museumâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s exhibition, Golden Legacy: Original Art from 65 Years of Golden Books, which opened the night of Preview Party. "Return to Storyland" was the 44th year of the Museum's annual art show and fundraiser, taking place on the weekend after Labor Day. SeptemberFest 2013 was made possible in part by Tolleson Wealth Management, Dallas, Texas.

Saturday, September 7: KinderFest Preview Party, 8:30 am - noon Artist booths open 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, September 8: Artist booths open noon - 5 pm

Made possible in part by

CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION 2013: A VERY DOWNTON CHRISTMAS Friday, December 5 through 29 For the 16th year of Christmas at the Mansion, the Museum presented A Very Downton Christmas, inspired by the popular television program. The month of December featured all of the community’s favorite activities and events as in previous years with the addition of an ugly Christmas sweater themed 5k and a high tea in the spirit of Downton Abbey. 2013 Events: Preview Party , High Tea, Ugly Christmas Sweater Run, Mother-Daughter Brunch, Gingerbread House Workshop, Christmas Luncheons, ReinBeer III, Christmas Teas and Open House Saturdays with Santa, Choirs and Crafts. Event Sponsor Co-Chairs Mary de Compiegne Lissa Noël Wagner Event Co-Chairs Melanie Cowden Dr. Summer Merritt

ReinBeer Made possible by

Financial Report Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets, Year Ended December 31, 2013

Membership PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S CLUB Roberta Aldridge Jaime and Roger Alexander Melissa and Dwight Alworth Nancy Anguish Cliffy and B.J. Beal Karen and Spencer Beal Kay B. Bird Carol Jo and Jack Blake Holly and Jim Blakemore Elizabeth and Herb Blankinship Suzy Starr Boldrick Deborah and Floyd Boler Linda and Corky Bosworth Cristi Branum Frances and Jack Brown Karmen and Billy Bryant Donna and Jim Byerlotzer Carol and Bill Bynum Paula Cahoon Peggy and Bob Cowan June Cowden Margaret Cowden Melanie and Wright Cowden, Jr. Eloise and Bob Davenport Betty Rae and Paul Davis, Jr. L. Decker Dawson Mary de Compiegne

Mindy and Joe de Compiegne Lindsey and Ryan Dickerson Mary Anne and William Dingus Ann and Dick Donnelly Rhonda and Lynn Durham, Jr. Cathy Eastham Lucille and Glen Ellis Cathey and Harry Graham Marianne and Will Green Kathy and Mike Grella Sarah Lew and David Grimes Phyllis Grimland Rosalind Redfern Grover F. Marie Hall Carole and Harry Hinkle Sarah and Ron Holcomb Anne and George Hover Nancy Hull Vicki and Clint Hurt Catherine and Matt Hyde Mary B. Kennedy Marion and John Kimberly Louise and Clint Kuzmich Pat and Ron Larson, Ph.D Nancy and Joe Liberty Vangie Lindsey Sue Marshall

Suzanne Clevenger Martin Denna and Allen McGuire Frances Mills D'Ann and John Norwood Winnie and T.B. O'Brien Cathie and Mike Party Jay Reynolds Holly and Mark Roberts Carolyn Roden Louan and Glenn Rogers Jheri and Bill Rutter Karen Scharbauer Karen and Douglas Scharbauer Alison and James Small Liz and Nick Taylor Sandy and George Thomas Schatzie and Charles Tighe Lissa NoĂŤl Wagner Debra and Fred Westmoreland Todd Westmoreland Jann and Steve Wiesenfeld Terry and Jack Wilkinson, Jr. Jane Williams Kate and Miguel Wolbert Claire and Jim Woodcock Becky Yarborough

PATRONS CeCe and A.J. Brune III Jason Cannon Sharon and Bobby Floyd

Jim Geitgey Eleanor and Stephens Harper Patty and Tevis Herd

Eric Michaelson Beverly Pevehouse

SUPPORTERS Sylvia Adrian Ginny and Randy Bailey Elizabeth Beal Kay and Don Bishop Kitty and Bill Chalfant Pat and Cam Chancellor J. Mark Cox Amy Davenport Annette and Martin Dozier Julie Z. Edwards Lyn Ford 24

Joanie Holt Rose Ann Hughston Anne and Thomas Hyde Patricia and Leon Jeffcoat Julie and Don Judson Katherine and Duncan Kennedy Ann Kleine Sarah and David Lauritzen Lucy and Michael Lennox Becky and David Lindemood Summer and Reid Merritt

Arthur Oldham Heather Polum Janet and Tony Sam Jennifer and Taylor Sell Claudette and Tulsi Dyal Singh Shelley and Chip Smith Betty and Don Tomlin Carole Warren Barbara and Sam Whisenhunt Pebble and Glenn Winters

RECIPROCAL Sissy Adams Kay and Ralph Arrell V. Elaine Barnes Mary and Barry Beck Kathryn Boren Geoffrey and Diane Browne Tanza and Ronny Brumfield Kenye Kay Butts Leon Byerley, Jr. Robert Campbell Roberta and Richard Case Teal Chidester Andrea and Johnny Cohlmia Amber and Rob Crumpler Cindy and David DeShan Andrea and Rusty Freeman Clem George Betty and Bill Gilmore Jerry Goodwin Mary Griffith Patti Groce

Ann and Ken Hankins Jacqueline Hendricks Olivia Hill Elsie and Harry Hugly Mary Hunter Virginia and Bobby Jones Susan Jowell Danelle and Peter Karth Christine and Thomas Knox Carol and John Kullman Patti and Watson LaForce Karen and Bob Lanier Barbara and Jim Leeton, Jr. Stephanie Lindgren Patty Locke Lynn Mashburn Zeeba Mathews Melissa McHale Jananne and Les McLaughlin Patricia and Jack McMillan Edward McPherson

Linda and Michael Melson Karen and Jim Nicholson Kenneth Patterson Ricki and Charlie Perry Sally Reeder Mauri and Doug Scharbauer, Jr. Estela and Paris Sharp Kathryn Shelley Mary Smith Debbie Spinks Dale and Jon Stasney Carole Symonette Sandy and George Thomas Alma and Mike Thompson Victoria and John Wantland Richard Werner Jâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;Lynn and Mark Wheeler Holly and John Williams Derek and Ashley Wray Cindy and Ken Zoller

HOUSEHOLD Anne Adams Lynn and Jeff Alsup Candace Alter The Anderson Family Joy Argumaniz Marta and Henry Baumgartner Peter Bazin Edna Benavides Megan Bias Fran and Grant Billingsley Tiffany Blakely Shawnna and Beau Boren Deborah Brown Donna Carrasco Doris and Wesley Chalfant Kathryn Chandler Miguel Chavez Jennifer and Ryan Cochran Fran and Joe Compton Suzanne and Mike Conaway Krystal Crook Mindy Cummings Alison Dalton The Davis Family Marlina and Michael Deller C.B. and Lisa DeMasi Shauna and Rick Drebenstedt Laura and Jeremy Earl Stacy and Brendan Egan Leigh and Andy Ellis Gabriela and Edgar Escobar Sheila and Connor Ewing Ray Farmer Cindy and Mike Ford Marilyn and Thomas Friday Cristina and Victor Gil Connie and Rick Glasscock Elizabeth Greaves Sarah and Brian Green Teryn and Benjamin Griffin

Carol and Gary Hall Laura Hall Barbara and Ed Handley Janell and Pat Hanlon Tim Harris Tabitha Haussecker Becca and Brad Heidelberg Christina Helbling Sarah and Jason Hernandez Kristi Herrera Andree and Bill Hickey Dana Holland Adria Hosford Margaret and Daniel Hover The Jackman Family Carole and Stan Jacobs Mystic Jordan Janice and Jeff Kapp Debby Kelly Denise Kinkade The Kuykendall Family Emily Lester Casey Littlefield Joy Luke Stephanie and James Markgraf Brandon Martinez Jerra and Ken Matticks Sheila and Phil McKown Kari and Kevin McNally Mary Ann and John McRae Amber Mebane Jill Melton Karrie and Jason Miller Doris Moreno Andrew Murphy Kaye and Bill Musar Lupe Navarrete Curtis Nethery and Betsy Brininstool Nina and Charlie Noel James and Heather Nowlin

Tami O'Bannion Olivia and Jose Ortiz Dustin Oslick Juan Payen Lyndolyn and Curt Pervier Lael and Larry Pitts Lindsey and Brian Pond Maggie and Spencer Reed Becky Rejon JoAnne Richards Patricia and James Riggen Randy Rohlfs Beatrice Sanchez Carolyn Seright Stice Claire and Stephen Shaw Helen and Bob Shelton, Jr. Joyce and Cliff Sherrod Phyllis and Jon Short Janet and Roy Shrode Katherine Simmons Kelley and Tracy Sivalls Samantha and Justin Smith Catherine and George Smith, Jr. Sara and Bill St. Clair Michael Stoltz Jennifer and Chad Sullivan Paul Summersgill Meredith Tipton Kristin Tolle Cody and Lauren Martin A.J. Vogel Margaret and Burgess Wade Cathy and Dennis Wallace Nicole Webb Cara Weisel-Barrett Deborah and Burr Williams Greg Wilson Joshua Wolsey Sharon Yacob Frances and Henry Zollinger 25

Membership INDIVIDUAL

Chelsea Pearson Bobbi Pope Ronna Kay Porter Metta and Jerry Preas Miriam and Randy Prude Robin Pruett Rhonda Ray Pat Rendall Annelorre Robertson Alexandria Rose Robert Rudrauff Jo Ann Ryan Minnix Tom Schmidt Michael Scott Doris Spires Teddy Stickney Tommie Strack Ashley Tate H. A. Tuck Leslie Turner Kristen Wagstrom Branden Weeks Jennifer Welsh Danny Wesson Brian Whisenhunt Amanda White Margaret White Wyoma Whitlow Janet Whitman Marianne Woods Jan Wren Cory Yeager

Marilyn Hanson Michele Harmon Linda Harrington Barbara Hartwell Joyce Hauke Joan Henry Anne Herbig Carolyn Hobby Susannah Horn Bridget Hyde Jackie Ingram Lisa Jansa Alexis Johnson Cheri Jones Andrew Kerr Kristi Leeper Ryan Magee Paula Marshall-Gray George McAlpine Rose McIntyre Guy McKenzie Beau Moore Naomi Moore Richard Moore Clark T. Moreland Fan-Delene Mowles Marian Mussett Jenni Opalinski Audrie Palmer Judy Pardo Ann Parish Sandy Patri

Donna and Bob Alexander Dr. C.W. Alworth Janice Archer Joan Baskin Jennifer Black Lila Bowers Jan Brockett Ellis Brown William Burke Diane Claiborne Joe Cobb, Jr. Marty Conine Brenda and Todd Crawford Pamela Cunningham Flo Curry Lauren Curry Bill Davis Chelsea Dey Wendy Earle Teresa Elliott Tracy Elms Gail Essex Paul Feit Patty Fiske Christin Ford John Foster, Sr. Kathleen Freeman Angela Galvan Evelyn and Norman Gould Michelle and Bill Green Farnsworth Gurr Teresa Guyton

GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS IN 2013

Abba Foundation Abell-Hanger Foundation Arts Council of Midland Beal Foundation City of Midland FMH Foundation

John and Maurine Cox Foundation Kinder Morgan Foundation King Foundation Midland County Monroe Foundation Pevehouse Family Foundation

RBC Wealth Management Rae Charitable Trust Scharbauer Foundation Wayne and Jo Ann Moore Charitable Foundation

CORPORATE SUPPORT

Alderson Enterprises, L.P. Angels Care Home Health Apache Corporation Aphasia Center of West Texas Bank of America Betenbough Homes The Bosworth Company Brooks Benefit Consultants Chevron Cimarex Energy Co. Community National Bank Concho Resources, Inc. Corey Sly Electrical Service, Inc. Energy Square Company First Place Realty Four Seasons Health and Wellness PLLC

Glazers Graham Pharmacy Great Western Drilling Company The Henry Companies Horizon Mud Company House of Printing JM Cox Resources L.P. John H. Hendrix Corp. Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, P.C. Marshall & Winston, Inc. Midland Arts Association Midland Opera Theater Midland Pediatrics Associates Mims & Smith Insurance Associates Oxy, Inc. Petraitis Oil & Gas, Inc.

Pinkies, Inc. Precision Frac, LLC Reliance Energy, Inc. Rhotenberry Wellen Architects Standard Sales Company Tierra Company L.P. Tolleson Wealth Management Tortuga Investments, Inc. Turf Specialties, Inc. The Unitarian Universalist Church of Midland Warren Equipment Company Weaver and Tidwell, LLP Wells Fargo West Texas Astronomers White Glove Cleaning Service

HOLLOWAY HOUSE GIFTS AND PLEDGES

Abell-Hanger Foundation Jaime and Roger Alexander Melissa and Dwight Alworth Karen and Spencer Beal Suzy Starr Boldrick Shawnna and Beau Boren Cristi Branum Hilary Hale and Ryan Brown CeCe and A.J. Brune III Karmen and Billy Bryant Donna and Jim Byerlotzer Melanie and Wright Cowden, Jr. Greg Dove

Four Seasons Health and Wellness PLLC Nancy and Richard Gibson Cathey and Harry Graham Sarah and Brian Green F. Marie Hall Helen Joan Holt Mary Kennedy Jerra and Ken Matticks D’Ann and John Norwood In Memory of Bill Marshall Oxy, Inc. Susan and Mark Palmer Pevehouse Family Foundation

Holly and Mark Roberts Louan and Glenn Rogers Mauri and Doug Scharbauer Scharbauer Foundation Kathy and Steve Schorr Teddy Stickney Lissa Noël Wagner Victoria and John Wantland Debra and Fred Westmoreland Todd Westmoreland Terry and Jack Wilkinson Kate and Miguel Wolbert Claire and Jim Woodcock

Board and Staff BOARD OF GOVERNORS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Ginny Bailey Kay Bird A.J. Brune Leon G. Byerley, Jr. Jim Byerlotzer Judy Corrigan Mrs. John Cox Mary de Compiegne Cathy Eastham Duke Edwards Nancy Gibson Mary R. Griffith Rosalind Redfern Grover Jeff Hewett Joanie Holt Mary Kennedy Bill Marshall Denna McGuire John Norwood Beverly Pevehouse Jay Reynolds Louan Rogers Teddy Stickney Lissa NoĂŤl Wagner Fred Westmoreland Terry Wilkinson Claire Woodcock

Jaime Alexander, President Cristi Branum, Vice President Mauri Scharbauer, Secretary John Wantland, Treasurer Karmen Hendrix Bryant, Past President Dwight Alworth Tiffany Blakely Suzy Starr Boldrick Shawnna Boren Kenye Kay Butts Joe Cobb Melanie Cowden Lindsey Dickerson Sarah Green Catherine Hyde Sarah Lauritzen Ken Matticks Summer Merritt, M.D. Randy Prude Mark Roberts Kathy Schorr James Small Samantha Smith Kate Wolbert

Brian Lee Whisenhunt, executive director Coleman Bales, special projects assistant Eunice Barkes, curator of anthropology Sara Drescher Braswell, art instructor

STAFF Andrew Kerr, director, Blakemore Planetarium Kristi Leeper, special projects manager (April through August 2013)

Mary Lou McDonald, visitor services staff

(through April 2013)

(through August 2013)

Ellis Brown, chief of security James Corson, visitor services staff

Beau Moore, visitor services staff Ashley Neal, visitor services staff

(beginning August 2013)

Kolton Cotton, visitor services staff (beginning June 2013)

(beginning August 2013)

Jenni Opalinski, collections and exhibitions manager Audrie Palmer, development director

Cynthia Ramirez de Lopez, summer programs director

(beginning April 2013)

(Summer 2013)

Chelsea Pervier, grant writer Robin Pruett, campus manager Valeree Rendon, visitor services staff

Chelsea Dey, marketing director Wendy Earle, curator of collections and exhibitions Angela Galvan, operations director Jonathan Galvan, visitor services staff (beginning August 2013)

(beginning December 2013)

Annelorre Robertson, director, Durham Childrenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Museum Ali Slaughter, membership manager

Patricia Goodley, visitor services staff

(through March 2013)

(through May 2013)

Larry Valentine, visitor services staff

Dustin Keese, visitor services staff (August through November 2013)

(through December 2013)

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2013 Annual Report