Museum of the Southwest 2015 Annual Report

Museum of the Southwest

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2015 Annual Report

MUSEUM OF THE SOUTHWEST 2015 Annual Report

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Cover:

Tomy Lee Kentucky Derby Trophy with Mint Julep Cups and wooden case. 1959. Gold with jade base, Sterling Silver.

Gift of the Scharbauer Family. 2015.001.052a–f.

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A NOTE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . . .

Every year for the Museum of the Southwest is a flurry of activity and adventure—and 2015 was no different! We had very high hopes for everything we wished to accomplish last year and I believe we exceeded those goals and expectations in some pretty amazing ways.

The summer was all about monsters as the Durham Children’s Museum welcomed Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs to Midland from Tasmania, Australia in its North American debut. This collaboration with the Midland County Public Library allowed inquisitive visitors of all ages to explore life in the Permian Period through interactive elements, life-sized animatronics that were startlingly realistic, computer games and so much more. The response to the exhibition was, well, monstrous and guests are still asking when the exhibition will return.

In April of last year, the north lawn of the Museum became the temporary home of the Midland Downtown Farmer’s Market after they lost their space downtown. The new partnership began to reap dividends for both parties very quickly as market fans showed their love of the new, greener location by turning market day into a wonderful community gathering. Likewise, many people who were drawn to the campus for the first time by fresh produce, farm eggs, baked goods and artisan crafts took advantage of the many opportunities the Museum of the Southwest has for fun experiences and family time. In the end, what began as a temporary solution turned into a permanent partnership benefiting not just the Farmer’s Market and the Museum, but the entire Midland community.

In March, the Turner Memorial Art Museum closed for much needed renovations and refurbishing. While everyone was sad to be without art exhibitions for most of the year, the excitement around the many historic discoveries and plans for the new space began to build as the community looked forward to the commencement of our Golden Anniversary celebrations and the reopening of a ‘new’ art museum in 2016. For more details on the progress of the renovation last year, see page 16.

Considering all this team did in 2015, it is beyond exciting to share that last year we had over 100,000 entries to our different facilities and events—the first time the Museum of the Southwest has reached that figure in over a decade. This is a 43% increase over attendance figures of 2014 and a 58% increase over those of 2013—with one of our spaces closed for the majority of the year. These increases are due to the work of everyone involved with the Museum, all we sought to achieve last year and the strategic collaborations we have developed through our work. All of this is built on our mission, ‘inspiring discovery, interaction and exploration of art, science, culture and history, enriching the lives of people of all ages.’

All of the effort the Museum undertakes on behalf of our community would not be possible or successful without the support of our volunteers, Board of Trustees, Board of Governors, area foundations, members and donors. On behalf of the staff of the Museum of the Southwest, I extend a tremendous ‘thank you’ to everyone who believes in the work we undertake for Midland and West Texas—we are grateful for your support and encouragement.

Brian Lee Whisenhunt Executive Director

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Exhibitions Juliette & Fred Turner , Jr. Memorial Art Museum

The People of Taos February 28, 2014—March 22, 2015 Novadean and Fred Hogan Gallery Each year, the Hogan Gallery offers a different look into the Museum of the Southwest’s permanent collection, with a focus on the art of Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 2013 gallery rotation examined the influence of Taos on several generations of artists. In 2015, the Hogan Gallery explored the people of Taos and how art reflects the many personalities in this small town. Visitors learned about the original Native inhabitants, Spanish colonists and white settlers. Since 1893, artists have been flocking to Taos, along with many writers, patrons and other characters. This small artists’ colony has had a huge influence on American art. The People of Taos exhibition was on view for nearly a year, giving all Museum guests the opportunity to learn about the social networks and VIPs that made this area so significant and unique.

Dorothy Brett. Untitled. Acrylic on board. Gift of Bobby and Joanie Holt.

1989.002.001.

Explorer | Observer | Reflector Three Perspectives on American Indian Life January 23—March 22, 2015 Lissa Noël Wagner Wing This pop-up exhibition (curated from the Museum of the Southwest’s permanent collection) took an in-depth look at artists’ depictions of the American Indian on paper media. In the first gallery, viewers explored Karl Bodmer’s depictions of American Indians from the 1830s. Bodmer traveled with the German expedition of Prince Maximilian of Wied throughout the continental United States. Bodmer’s watercolor drawings of the landscapes and tribes they encountered were turned into a limited edition of hand-colored aquatint engravings and the Museum of the Southwest owns one of the only complete suites of the prints.

In the second gallery, visitors experienced the preparatory drawings made by Joseph Imhoff. The drawings, which were later turned into paintings, show Imhoff’s intense process for capturing his native subjects. Imhoff lived in Taos in the 1930s and created intensely personal and specific portraits.

In the third gallery, viewers saw what happens when the Indian becomes the artist. Woody Crumbo used lithographic prints to depict many vivid Native subjects, often in the middle of ceremonial dances.

The Potawatomi artist worked throughout Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma until the 1980s.

Exhibition made possible by Louan and Glenn Rogers.

Karl Bodmer. Mató Tópe Decorated with his War Emblems. 1833. Handcolored aquatint engraving. Bodmer Acquisition Fund. 1984.008.047.

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West Texas Triange: Ben Woitena June 5—August 16, 2015 Museum Grounds The West Texas Triangle, established in 2006, is a collaboration between five nationally accredited fine art museums all located centrally between El Paso and Dallas, Texas. The consortium includes the Grace Museum in Abilene; the Old Jail Art Center in Albany; the Museum of the Southwest in Midland; the Ellen Noël Art Museum in Odessa; and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts in San Angelo. Collectively, the West Texas Triangle produces an annual exhibition of the work of a single sculptor with a “Texas connection.” In 2015, the West Texas Triangle was pleased to present the work of Ben Woitena.

Ben Woitena is a Houston-based multimedia sculptor. His large outdoor sculptures are part of many Texas art museums and have been exhibited extensively around the country. The Museum of the Southwest exhibited Windswept on its campus lawn. This work was a grand abstract sculpture made of painted steel and abrasive blasted stainless steel. It had been exhibited at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL and was featured in the San Angelo 2014 Sculpture Competition. Along with Windswept, the Blakemore Planetarium showcased several of Woitena’s smaller sculptures during this summer exhibition.

Ben Woitena. Windswept. 2000. Painted steel, blasted stainless steel.

Ben Woitena. Oaxaca Real. 2009. Painted steel and wire rope.

A NOTE FROM THE CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS . . .

While the galleries were closed in 2015, Museum staff worked on several exciting projects, including writing the first book devoted to the Museum’s collection. This exciting publication publication will contextualize will contextualize the Museum, the Museum, its history and its history the scope andof the itsscope collections of its collections in art and material in art and culture. material Seventy culture. short Seventy essays short willessays highlight willworks highlight from the collection, works fromwritten the collection, primarily written by theprimarily by the Museum’s staff with additional contributions by an art Museum’s historian atstaff the with University additional of Texas of the Permian Basin. New research was undertaken to explore the artists contributions and artworks in bythe an collection art historian and atto the help readers connect with the University works, many of of Texas which of the willPermian be on display Basin.when the permanent collection is reinstalled. New photography of New the Museum’s research was permanent undertaken collection to explore was undertaken and will accompany the beautifully designed art book. the artists and artworks in the collection and to help readers connect with the works, — Wendy many Earle of which will be on display when the permanent collection is reinstalled. New photography of the Museum’s permanent collection was undertaken and will accompany the beautifully designed art book.

— Wendy Earle Otis Dozier. West Texas. Oil on canvas.

Museum Acquisition Fund. 2000.003.001.

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Exhibitions Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum

Framed: Step Into Art October 3, 2014—February 1, 2015 Framed: Step Into Art was a bilingual traveling exhibition created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum. This exhibition moved visitors through a giant picture frame into a world where paintings by wellknown artists leap off the canvas and invite children inside the art experience. Guests were able to spend time with paintings from iconic to contemporary—and learn to appreciate their own, as well as others’ opinions of individual art.

Exhibition made possible by RBC Wealth Management.

John Singer Sargent’s Camp at Lake O’Hara.

2015 Student Art Exhibition: Time Warp February 13—April 4, 2015 A collaboration with the Midland Independent School District, the annual Student Art Exhibition celebrates the talents of Midland and other area school’s youngest artists and their teachers. Elementary through high school students were represented through a variety of media including drawing, painting and sculpture. This exhibition was a juried competition with ribbons awarded to the top ranking students.

The Museum of the Southwest’s 2015 Student Art Exhibition focused on the theme “Time Warp.” Students were allowed to interpret this theme in any way they saw fit.

2015 Student Art Exhibition winners.

Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs May 1—August 21, 2015 Summer 2015 was an exciting time for the Midland County Public Library and the Museum of the Southwest as the two institutions joined together to host Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs.

Having traveled to Midland from Australia, this was the first time this exhibition had ever been seen in North America. Viewers stepped back in time 290 million years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea and found out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen. This unique exhibition brought the past back to life with an amazing collection of fossilized skeletons and full-size life models of the animals that ruled the world millions of years before the age of dinosaurs. This traveling exhibition was produced by Gondwana Studios.

Exhibition made possible by City of Midland Hotel/Motel Tax Board, the FMH Foundation, Concho Resources, The Beal Foundation, J. Robert Jones Charitable Trust and Union Pacific Foundation, with support from Cece and AJ Brune, Kelly and Mike Cunningham, Julie Z. Edwards, Dr. Tom and Anne Hyde, Katherine and Duncan Kennedy, Mary B. Kennedy, Stephen and Leah Robertson, and Claire and Jim Woodcock.

Julius Csotonyi. Pelycosaurs.

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We Create September 4—October 25, 2015 We Create was designed to showcase works of art that our visitors and members generated during Summer 2015’s Family Fridays. This program-driven exhibition was curated in-house by Museum employees and offered guests the opportunity to add their own creativity to various displays during their visit. Some of the objects on display included oral histories, deconstructed book art, a community quilt and a community mural. We Create promoted community enhancement, guest interaction and program awareness.

Exhibition made possible by RBC Wealth Management.

Valeree Rendon. 2015.

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown November 1, 2015—January 21, 2016 For millions of Americans, it really isn’t Christmas until they have watched A Charlie Brown Christmas at least once! This seasonal exhibition examined the making of this animated classic and celebrated the anticipation, joy, and pitfalls of the holiday season in 50 framed and matted Peanuts daily and Sunday comic strips.

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown consisted of high-quality digital reproductions of Charles M. Schulz’s original Peanuts strips and included photographs of Schulz family celebrations. In addition, the exhibition contained vintage three-dimensional Peanuts-themed seasonal novelties, including several from the exclusive Determined Productions, Inc. collection.

Exhibition organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, California.

Exhibition made possible by Kelly Hart & Hallman LLC and Mauri & Doug Scharbauer, with support from the Kinder Morgan Foundation and Midland College Students in Philanthropy.

Image © October 2015 Peanuts Worldwide LLC.

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Programs Highlights

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. The Museum proudly offers this lecture series free of charge for all guests.

Speakers in 2015 included Susan Sutton of Ballroom Marfa and Katherine Brimberry of Austin’s Flatbed Press. Our featured speaker for the year was Jad Abumrad with NPR’s RadioLab. This lecture was hosted at the Yucca Theatre in downtown Midland and included a special partnership with West Texas Public Radio.

The Business of Art 2015 series was made possible by the FMH Foundation.

RELATIVITY WHETHER YOU ARE A WHIZ in physics or a backyard astronomer, Relativity has something for everyone. Come for a show in our planetarium dome and stay for a special lecture with local astronomers and educators. Lectures are free and open to the public.

Guests in 2015 included Dr. Paul Padley with Rice University and Dan DeLong, formerly of XCOR Aerospace. Dr. Padley’s lecture included a partnership with Midland College. Our featured speaker for the year was Captain Alan Bean, the fourth person to walk on the moon.

The Relativity 2015 series was made possible by the FMH Foundation.

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. Free and open to the public.

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SCIFRIDAYS WHAT’S THAT LURKING IN THE SHADOWS? The 2015 season of SciFridays explored the wide genre of “Creature Features”. SciFridays are free and open to the public.

The Museum hosted 406 guests during the 2015 season of SciFriday between March 20 and October 2.

FAMILY FRIDAYS GATHER UP THE WHOLE FAMILY for Family Fridays at the Museum! Enjoy educational, fun activities based on themes that foster creativity and a love of learning.

Sessions are designed for children ages 4 years through 12 years old; though the whole family is encouraged to join in on the merriment as a variety of activities will be offered simultaneously. All activities are included with paid admission or Museum membership.

The Museum welcomed 1,080 guests between June 5 and July 25 during Family Fridays.

Family Fridays in 2015 were made possible by the Clare Thompson Ellis Memorial Fund and the Permian Basin Area Foundation.

SPRING BREAK SPRING BREAK PROGRAMMING EXPLODED in 2015 as campus attendance rose 300% from 2014. Daily cartoons, movement activities, art workshops and dome shows allowed guests to spend an entire day exploring the Museum. In 2015, the Museum opened its doors on Monday, for a full week of family programming and fun.

Spring Break 2015 was made possible with support by Kelly and Mike Cunningham.

Total Spring Break entries were 3,530 guests.

FOURTH GRADE TOURS EACH OCTOBER, THE MUSEUM is open free of charge to all MISD fourth grade students for their annual field trip. In 2015, 1,658 fourth graders attended a two hour visit to the Museum in which they learned about the physics of flight and participated in a “curate your own art exhibition” activity.

The 2015 Fourth Grade Tours were made possible by Suzanne Clevenger Martin.

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Special Events

SUMMER SUNDAY LAWN CONCERTS The 28th season of the Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts was made possible by the Live Downtown Midland Management District and underwritten by CBS7 and the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Cane d’Oro Pizza, Jimmy’s Italian Ice and Tall City Dawgs were on site for food and refreshments. As always, each concert was presented FREE for the community through the generosity of the musicians, corporate sponsors, underwriters and media sponsors. The concerts are steadily growing in popularity, with total attendance in 2015 more than doubling the attendance in 2013!

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2015 CONCERT SCHEDULE June 7 | Midlandaires Band Old Country/Rock Fan Night Made possible by West Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine Hosted by My Country 96.1 June 14 | Weatherstone Classic Rock Bike Night Made possible by Peyton's Bikes Hosted by Classic Rock 102 June 21 | Tommy Lewis | The Piano Room Two Acoustic Shows Dad Night Made possible by Susan Palmer, Legacy Real Estate Hosted by Lite FM June 28 | UnSweet Ts Classic Rock Member Night Made possible by Corey Sly Electrical Service, Inc. Hosted by 97 Gold July 5 | NO CONCERT Happy 4th of July weekend!

July 12 | Rory Payne Country Cowboy Night Made possible by Concho Resources Hosted by Kicks 99

July 19 | Sense Amelia Classic 80s Rock 80s Night Made possible by Jaime & Roger Alexander | Joni Alexander & Stephen Cushion Hosted by Classic Rock 102 July 26 | JazzBird Smooth Jazz Pet Night Made possible by Midland Pediatric Associates Hosted by Lite FM August 2 | Mariachi Santa Cruz Mariachi Fiesta Night Made possible by Remote Gas Analysis Hosted by Que Buena 106 August 9 | Jumping Giants Pop/Rock Family Night Made possible by Pioneer Natural Resources Hosted by Rock 95.1 August 16 | The Shades Rock ‘n Roll Classic Car Night Made possible by House of Printing Hosted by 97 Gold

Photographs courtesy of Bellus Photo

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Special Events Fundraisers

SEPTEMBERFEST 2015:

DESTINATION SPACE The Museum celebrated its 46th year of SeptemberFest with the theme Destination Space. This annual juried arts festival draws artists from far and wide to display their works on the first weekend after Labor Day. Including a Friday night "preview party" and two days of art, live entertainment, festival food and a KinderFest area for kids, SeptemberFest has become the premier arts festival for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Due to construction in the Turner Memorial Art Museum, SeptemberFest 2015 was moved from the front of the Mansion to the grounds near the Durham Children’s Museum and Blakemore Planetarium. Haley Park was also utilized.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday, September 5: Preview Party, 7-11pm Saturday, September 6: KinderFest Preview Party, 8:30 am - noon Artist booths open 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, September 7: Artist booths open noon - 5 pm

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES - Over 70 artist booths - Fun festival foods and beer - Live music and entertainment throughout the weekend - KinderFest activities for kids - Exotic Petting Zoo - Magic Shows - Entrance to the Durham Children's Museum - Entrance to the Blakemore Planetarium exhibition space and dome shows

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE Saturday noon | Waco & Julie 2 pm | Grindstone 4 pm | Midlandaires Band Sunday 1 pm | Ernesto Calderon 2:30 pm | Adam Rivera 4 pm | Alberto Madrid SeptemberFest 2015 was made possible in part by Chevron.

Photographs courtesy of Julian Mancha Photography

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CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION 2015:

MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN The Museum celebrated its 18th year of Christmas at the Mansion in 2015. Due to restoration projects taking place in the Turner Mansion, Christmas at the Mansion events took place in the Blakemore Planetarium and offcampus. The 2015 events are listed below:

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown November 1, 2015—January 31, 2016 Exhibition on view in the Durham Children's Museum

Organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California.

Mother-Daughter Brunch Saturday, December 5 | 10 am to noon Made possible by: Kay Bird | Richard & Nancy Gibson Christmas Luncheons Tuesday, December 8 | noon Wednesday, December 9 | noon Made possible by: Mary Kennedy | Denna McGuire & Betty Tomlin President's Club Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 10 Third Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Run Saturday, December 12 | 11 am Made possible by: Cece & A.J. Brune With support from: Live Downtown Midland Management District, Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin and Betenbough Homes Christmas Open House Saturday, December 12 | 11 am to 3 pm Made possible by: Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, P.C. | Jane Williams | Claire & Jim Woodcock Gingerbread Workshop Saturday, December 12 | 1 to 3 pm Made possible by: Summer & Reid Merritt ReinBeer V Wednesday, December 16 | 7 to 10 pm Made possible by Element Petroleum Operating Christmas at the Mansion 2015 was made possible in part by Lissa NoĂŤl Wagner.

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Attendance Report Museum Campus Monthly Attendance

MONTHLY ATTENDANCE 2015 Month January February March April May June July August September October November December Totals

Turner Memorial Art Museum 421 446 1,075 64 53 1,086 908 711 0 0 0 0

Durham Children's Museum 115 1,123 3,017 1,315 2,666 3,496 4,285 2,959 922 877 1,101 2,391

Blakemore Planetarium 611 574 1,927 1,103 1,902 3,477 4,232 2,528 1,150 497 525 993

Events, Rentals & Tours* 592 650 1,531 4,388 6,985 9,952 3,966 6,504 6,881 4,860 2,011 4,858

Total 1,739 2,793 7,550 6,870 11,606 18,011 13,391 12,702 8,953 6,234 3,637 8,242

4,764

24,267

19,519

53,178

101,728

*Tours/MSW Events/Rentals - includes the Midland Farmers Market count beginning in April, 2015 with its addition to the Museum grounds and the Turner Memorial Art Museum was closed to the public in March of 2015.

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Volunteerism ANNUAL APPRECIATION AWARDS Thursday, April 16 Turner Award: F. Marie Hall Melissa Eastham Award: Catherine Hyde Annual Appreciation Awards: John Eberly Ramona Galindo Michelle Green Jim Painter Pam Painter Future Leader Award: Emrys Peets Community Spirit Award: West Texas Radio Group Photograph courtesy of Whitney Moseley Photography

MSW STAFF IN THE COMMUNITY

VOLUNTEER HOURS

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 of West Texas, Arts Council of Midland, Association of Fundraising Professionals, The Benevolent Order of HamHocks, Helping Hands, 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, Mountain-Plains Museums Association, National Arts Education Association, Permian Basin Outing Club, Salvation Army, Sibley Nature Center, Summer Mummers, West Texas Astronomers and the West Texas Recording Library.

In 2015, the many dedicated and hard-working volunteers of the Museum of the Southwest worked a total of 1,303 hours—that’s a total estimated value of $30,060.21.* Compared to the 1,010 hours volunteered in 2014, volunteerism at the Museum is up 29%! *The Independent Sector last estimated in 2014 that volunteer labor was valued at an average of $23.07 an hour.

Photographs courtesy of Julian Mancha Photography (above & opposite)

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Restoration Restoration and Renovation Projects in 2015 In May of 2015, the project the Museum of the Southwest had talked about and planned on for years finally began in earnest: restoration of the Juliette and Fred Turner, Jr. Memorial Art Museum which is comprised of the Turner Mansion, Thomas Gallery and Lissa Noël Wagner Wing. Staff moved out of the building and into temporary spaces so that crews could begin the abatement and demolition phases of construction. The overall goals of the project were to refresh all of the surfaces of the building, replace lighting with new fixtures, unify the older and new galleries visually and highlight historic elements of the Turner Mansion hidden by drop ceilings and other modern details.

While removing additions to the Turner Mansion that were made in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the construction crews uncovered many interesting details—several of them unseen for more than forty years. In the early 1970s, the Museum of the Southwest made its first expansion, enclosing the back porch of the Turner Mansion by adding the Thomas Gallery to provide additional exhibition space and a new entrance to the galleries. When the acoustic ceiling was removed from this portion of the building, the workers found the original patio ceiling still remained. With simple Masonite, a design was created that complemented the shutters and brickwork that continued around to the back of the house. The original light fixtures were also still in place and echoed some of the design elements seen in other parts of the house. As you move from the back of the house into what was the former guest room of the Turner Mansion, the removal of carpet revealed the original layout of the halls and closets that made up the space. The staff was quite surprised to find the tile on the floor and one wall of a former bathroom still existed.

Finally, with the removal of an acoustic drop ceiling in the Turner Mansion dining room, additional bands of the crown molding program that were not visible were uncovered, but more importantly the rosette or medallion in the center of the room was revealed—a detail of the architectural plans long forgotten. Like much of the molding in the house, the rosette was hand cast in plaster and has three bands of gracious petals plus two additional bands of decoration that surround it. In the summer of 2015, significant changes to the Turner Memorial Art Museum became more obvious—changes that will impact its use and enjoyment by our visitors for years to come. Some of those changes included improvements to spaces most people don’t see, like administrative offices and our collection storage area. With updates to the furnishings of that space, the Museum will quadruple the number of works of art it can store in the same square footage, preparing us for art acquisitions for the foreseeable future.

All of this work was inspired by the fact that in 2016 the Museum of the Southwest celebrates its Golden Anniversary, fifty years of service to this community. The project also includes a new permanent exhibition called the Turner Legacy Galleries that will tell the story of the equestrian pursuits of the Turner, Durham and Scharbauer families including the two Kentucky Derby Trophies won by the families in 1959 and 1987. Three spaces in the historic Turner Mansion will be devoted to this story as well as additional panels throughout the Mansion that will provide context and background about the house and its importance to their family life. By the end of the year, construction was moving along at a steady place and the staff began to finalize plans for the exhibitions, events and activities that would be a part of this celebration in 2016.

The Turner Mansion truly is a work of art and the restoration of the historic spaces is going to be something for our entire community to celebrate and enjoy. The Museum of the Southwest is proud to call it our home and is excited to reveal all of these fascinating historic details to Midland this spring—refreshed and renewed for the next generation of visitors. Likewise, we are thankful to Fredda Turner Durham and Dorothy Turner Scharbauer who made a gift of the property to the Museum in 1968 and set us on our current course of service to Midland and the communities of West Texas.

IMAGES (Clockwise from top left): Dining room molding Mrs. Turner’s bathroom tile Guest bath tile detail Guest room tile revealed 16

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Accessions The Scharbauer Collection

A NOTE FROM THE COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS MANAGER. . .

The Scharbauer Collection features 247 objects relating to the history of the Turner Mansion and the family’s love of horse racing. Part of the collection features trophies from the thoroughbred pursuits of Juliette and Fred Turner, Jr., including their 1959 Kentucky Derby trophy won by Tomy Lee. Other trophies, paintings and awards relate to Dorothy and Clarence Scharbauer, Jr.’s quarter-horse and thoroughbred racing passion.

Items accessioned into this new collection include 70 trophies, 25 plates and awards, 12 plaques, 28 art items (comprised of paintings, sculptures and prints), a 16-piece set of personalized Pickard china, jockey silks, horse racing blankets, mint julep cups, and even a rose blanket won by Alysheba at the 1987 Kentucky Derby.

In addition to these accessioned items, a paper archive and a small memorabilia archive were established with this generous gift from the Scharbauer Family.

A portion of the Scharbauer Collection will be exhibited in the newly designed Turner Legacy Galleries, opening in May of 2016.

— Jenni Opalinski

For a complete list of items donated by the Scharbauer Family, visit the Museum’s website and view the online version of our 2015 Annual Report.

Tomy Lee Kentucky Derby Trophy

1987 Sterling Silver Gift of the Scharbauer Family 2015.001.048

Kentucky Derby Rose Blanket (Alysheba)

Custom Blue and White Diamond Silk Pattern Dinner Plates

1987 Silk roses and fabric Gift of the Scharbauer Family 2015.001.147

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Alysheba Preakness Trophy

1959 Gold with jade base, sterling silver Gift of the Scharbauer Family 2015.001.052a–f

1988 Pickard China Gift of the Scharbauer Family 2015.001.085a-p

OTHER ACCESSIONSÂ Catharine Critcher

Portrait of Francis Wyly Hall

Oil on canvas Gift of Glenn & Louan Rogers 2015.002.001

Catherine Lee

Shards

Glazed raku ceramic, cast bronze with patination Anonymous Gift in Honor of Dorothy Turner Scharbauer 2015.003.001

Catherine Lee Hebrides #2, Harris Fabricated and patinated bronze Anonymous Gift in Honor of Dorothy Turner Scharbauer 2015.003.002

Patrick Mehaffy Eve/Eva. Wood, acrylic and New Mexico dirt on canvas Gift of Alice & Jerry Kruse 2015.004.001

Orna Feinstein

Rings Series #378

Monoprint on paper Gift of the Artist 2015.005.001.

Katie Maratta

The Long Horizon

Mixed media on archival fiber board Museum Acquisition Fund 2015.006.001 19

Financial Report Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets, Year Ended December 31, 2015

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Membership PRESIDENT’S CLUB Roberta Aldridge Jaime and Roger Alexander Melissa and C. Dwight Alworth, II Nancy Anguish Cliffy and B.J. Beal Karen and Spencer Beal Kay B. Bird Carol Jo Blake Holly and James Blakemore Emily and Kevin Blonkvist Laurie and Miles Boldrick Sue Starr Boldrick Karmen and Billy Bryant Donna and Jim Byerlotzer Paula Cahoon Kathy and Mitch Clark Peggy and Bob Cowan June Cowden Melanie and Wright Cowden, Jr. Eloise and Bob Davenport Betty Rae and Paul Davis, Jr. L. Decker Dawson Mindy and Joe de Compiegne Mary Anne and Bill Dingus Ann and Richard Donnelly Rhonda and Lynn Durham, Jr. Cathy Eastham Julia Z. Edwards

Lucie and Glen Ellis Judia and Dan Foreman Lynn and Earl Freeman Nancy and Richard Gibson Cathey and Harry Graham Kathy and Michael Grella Sarah Lew and David Grimes Rosalind Redfern Grover F. Marie Hall Carole and Harry Hinkle Sarah and Ron Holcomb Nancy Hull Catherine and Matthew Hyde Katherine and Duncan Kennedy Mary B. Kennedy Patricia and William Kern Marion and John Kimberly Louise and Clint Kuzmich Nancy and Joe Liberty Marion and Cadell Liedtke Edwin Magruder Sue Marshall Suzanne Clevenger Martin George McAlpine Shirley and M. McDonnold Denna and Allen McGuire Linda and Michael Melson Dr. Summer and Reid Merritt

Kathy Fletcher Judy Duke Miller D’Ann and John Norwood Cathy and Mike Party Margaret and James Purvis Sally Reeder Jay Reynolds Donna Robertson Carolyn J. Roden Louan and Dr. Glenn Rogers A.W. Rutter, Jr. Karen and Douglas Scharbauer Karen J. Scharbauer Donnette and Ronald Schwisow Alison and James Small Liz and Nicholas Taylor Sandy and George Thomas Mitzi and David M. Thomas, III Betty and Don Tomlin Lissa Noël Wagner Todd Westmoreland Debra and Fred Westmoreland Terry and Jack Wilkinson, Jr. Jane Williams Celia and Word Wilson Kate and Dr. Miguel Wolbert Claire and James Woodcock Becky Yarborough

PATRONS Cece and A.J. Brune, III Mary Lou Cassidy Sharon and Robert Floyd

Patty and Tevis Herd Eric Michaelson Beverly Pevehouse

Candy Porter Shelley and Chip Smith

SUPPORTERS Ina and Mona Ables Jan and Roger Artley Ginny and Randy Bailey V. Elaine Barnes Jeanne Beach Kay and Don Bishop Christy and Carl Brininstool Kitty and Bill Chalfant Dr. J. Mark Cox Kelly and Mike Cunningham Amy Davenport Andrea and Rusty Freeman Fred Gist 22

Lisa and Tom Goforth Marianne and Will Green John Grella Mary Griffith Hilary Hale Joanie Holt Bonnie and O.J. Hubbard, Jr. Terri Ivie Ann Kleine Lucy and Michael Lennox Josh McCabe Jane and Carl Moore Pam and Jim Painter

Jennifer and Taylor Sell Claudette and Dr. Tulsi Singh Alicia and Marty Slaton Debra Spinks Claire and Monty Statton Margy and Van Tettleton Carole Warren Lori Wesley Kim and Mike Whittenberg Holly Williams Deborah and Burr Williams

RECIPROCAL Sylvia Adrian Shirlee and Kent Alexander Martha and Rick Barrera Jann and Dr. Vincent Bash, III Mary and Barry Beck Alathea and Jim Blischke Kathryn Boren TJ Boyd Scott Brandt Diane and Geoffrey Browne Tanza and Ronny Brumfield Kenye Kay Butts Leon Byerley, Jr. Robert Campbell Drs. Roberta and Robert Case Keng-Ming Chang

Amber and Rob Crumpler, Jr. Greg Dove Katy Duncan Jamie Durrett Betty and Bill Gilmore, Jr. Ann and Ken Hankins, Jr. Darci Hansen Karen Hardie Terry Hennigan Elsie and Harry Hugly Charles Hurst Anne and Dr. Thomas Hyde Virginia and Bobby Jones Kimberly and Jeff Kennedy Christine and Thomas Knox Victoria Kuzmich and Greg Smith

Patricia Locke Lynn Mashburn Zeeba Mathews Edward McPherson Kathryn Menaul Joy and Joseph Patterson Kayla and John Perkins Amy Purdy Charity and Randy Rohlfs Mauri and Doug Scharbauer, Jr. Claire and Stephen Shaw Mary Smith Bryce Swinford Alma and Mike Thompson Victoria and John Wantland DeeAnna and Richard Werner

HOUSEHOLD Laura Abbott Brandey Ackerman Anne Adams Agnes Adams Steve Adams Jenny and Wes Adkins Lynn and Jeff Alsup Janice Archer Janet Arenivas Katherine and Ralph Arrell Blythe Awtrey Scott Balasia Sarah and Sam Beaufait Paul Becker Julie Ann Berdoza Charlotte Beresik Michael Billings William Black Laura Bowling April Brendle Patty Brunson Kara and Daniel Bryant Crystal Burchfield Katy Burnett Brooke Butler Jennifer Carmouche Lori Cast Sara Castillo Judy Castillo Barbi and Brian Castillo Marie Castro Elizabeth Castro Anne Cauthen Doris and Wesley Chalfant Maria and Miguel Chavez Stephanie Chenoweth Elisabeth Christensen Kimberly Claiborne Eydie and Joe Clement Kara and Michael Coates Andrea and Johnny Cohlmia Conrad Coleman Loralee Collins Naomi Colson Fran and Joe Compton Meri Cooney Alisha Cooper Sunny Cowden Barbara Cox Michele Cox Brenda and Todd Crawford Krystal Crook Marcia Crowder Jess Custer Kristina Daigle Tracy and Scott Dau Gretchen and Scott Davis Kelli Davis Brandii Deering Connie DeMasi Amy Dennis Michelle DeShan Cindy and David DeShan Cindy Diaz Julie Donnelly Annette and Martin Dozier Jamie and Tim Edwards Stacy and Brendan Egan Bethany and Matt Etheredge Paige and J. Michael Evans Susan Feuer Katie and William Fitch Ashley Fithian Meredith Flowers Jody Fontes Cindy and William Michael Ford

Misty Frank Candace and Brandon Furr Brennis Gantz Rena Gardana Annabelle Gardople Jennifer Garza Hayley and Roy Geer Ann Gilbert Deryl Gotcher Elizabeth Greaves Michael Gutierrez Suzann Haechten Ramanda and Micah Haislett Carol and Gary Hall Barbara and Ed Handley Stacie and Wesley Hanna Joy Hansen Christopher Harrell Brandon Hawkins Mike Heathington Tatiana Helguera Melissa and Benjamin Henson Lori Herrera Andree and Bill Hickey Catie and Jeffrey Hill Staci Hinsz Megan and Andrew Hohenberger Dana and G. Lance Holland Brooke Holland Michelle Hollis Christina Howell Amanda Ingram Carole and Dr. Stan Jacobs Claude Jewett, Jr. Carla Johnson Lauren Johnston Dr. Mystic Jordan Susan Jowell David Keese Billy Kelley Katie Kelton Denise Kinkade Nicole and Steven Kippel J. Ross Lacy Angela Lancaster John Larson Lauren Lawlis Barbara and Jim Leeton, Jr. Amanda Leggett Allison and Christopher Lillis Dawn Listner Natalie London Whitney and Josh Lorenz Joy Luke Jessica Lundstrom Ruth Macchi Margie and Paul Marko Casey Martinez Catherine and Jason Matthews Jerra and Ken Matticks Katie Maxwell Billy McCool Christopher McGinnis Martin McHale Carrie McKean Laurie McLain Leslie McLaughlin Barbara and Bruce McLean Elizabeth McMellon Terri McNeely Barbara McWilliams Rick Medina Steve Mohr Angela Montez Maggie Moore Josh Moose

Meredith Morgan Tipton Cindi Mughelli Kaye and Bill Musar Jesica Naiman Brittney Neatherlin Natalie Nolen Maria Petra Palacio Stephanie Pate Gabrielle Paulo Kimberly Penick Lyndolyn and Curt Pervier Chelsea Pervier Caitlin Pierce Luke Prizer Christina Ramdeo Jennifer and Patrick Ramsey Karl Reiter James Reyes Patricia and James Riggen Wendy and Robert Roberson Karlee and Caleb Robinett Katherine and David Robison Jeffery Robnett Amy and Steve Robnett Justin Roland Maria and Steven Rushing Jessi and Jake Russo Whitney Salazar Mitch Sanchez Amber Schultz Katherine and Wendell Simmons Kelley and Tracy Sivalls Silvia Slaten Catherine and George Smith, Jr. Samantha and Justin Smith Taryn and Chris Snider Jason Snitker Brian Southerland-Wood Lacy and Josh Sperry Sara and Bill St. Clair Cynthia Stein Samuel Stennis Carolyn and Dale Stice Madison and James Stroud Kuohui Suchecki Merle and L.B. Taylor Summer Telck Richard Thayer Stephanie Thomas Tonya Thurlby Emily Tilsen Allison Todd Kristin Tolle Jill Trent Ashley Tschauner Monique Turnbow Liza Valdez Margie Valenzuela A.J. Vogel Margaret and W. Burgess Wade Arvella Wade Cathy and Dennis Wallace Forest and Mike Wallace Kari and Benjamin Warden Heather Weaver Shannon and Gerry Weisenfels AnneMarie and Daniel White Leslie Whitehead Elizabeth Whitney Mary Kathryn Wimberly Dr. Marianne B. Woods Tiffany Woodward Rebecca Zavala Frances and Henry Zollinger

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Membership INDIVIDUAL Oscar Aguilar Courtney Alexander Brandon Anderson Mary Baker Edgar Baldridge, IV Colt Barry Sandra Bishop Ellis Brown Carson Buckles Stacy Burleson Sara and Miguel Bustilloz Candace Cannady Marty Conine Zach Coker McKensy Corbett Kolton Cotton Ann Creamer Hank Cunningham Flo Curry Chelsea Dey Crystal and Kris Dodson Wendy Earle Tracy Elms Paul Feit Patty Fiske Floyd Flippen Thomas Friday Angela Galvan

Brandy Gardner Ralph Gillette Dr. Norman Gould Barbara Hartwell Jacqueline Hendricks Anne Herbig Billea Karnes Teri Kilani David Kloesel Jason Kuenstler Robert Lee Katie McBryde Nick McClure Guy McKenzie Beau Moore Bruce Moore Susan Moore Fan-Delene Mowles Marian Mussett Jenni Opalinski Sarah Pace Audrie Palmer Ann Parish Ronna Kay Porter Anna Katherine Pratt Betty Ann Prentice Kimber Prewit Randy Prude

Robin Pruett Alexis Rice Kristin Roberson Annelorre Robertson Alexandria Rose Melissa Rowland Ramona Russell Jo Ann Ryan Minnix Doug Schmidt Clint Settles Doris Spires Teddy Stickney Tommie Strack John Stretcher Carole Symonette H.A. Tuck Cary VanDegna Natasha Vasquez Norma Viney Charlene Waddill Kristen Wagstrom Donna Weller Brian Lee Whisenhunt Margaret White Jane Wolf Traci Woods

GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS The Beal Foundation City of Midland Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial Fund Downtown Midland Management District FMH Foundation Hanley Charitable Trust H.L. Brown Family Foundation J. Robert Jones Charitable Trust Kinder Morgan Energy Partners Midland College Students in Philanthropy

Midland County Midland Downtown Farmer’s Market Inc. Permian Basin Area Foundation RBC Wealth Management Rea Charitable Trust The Prairie Foundation The Scharbauer Foundation, Inc. Union Pacific Foundation Wayne and Joann Moore Charitable Foundation

CORPORATE SUPPORT Betenbough Homes The Bosworth Company CBS 7-KOSA Chevron Cimarex Energy Co. Concho Resources Community National Bank Corey Sly Electrical Service, Inc. Element Petroleum Operating II, LLC Frost Bank Glazers Henry Resources LLC House of Printing ICA Radio JP Morgan Chase KDC Associates Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, P.C. Marshall & Winston, Inc. Midland Reporter-Telegram My Community Federal Credit Union 24

Newswest 9/ KWES-TV Oxy Permian Peyton’s Bikes Pioneer Natural Resources Purple Land Management Remote Gas Analysis, LLC Rhotenberry Wellen Architects Southwestern Convenience Stores, LLC Standard Sales Company Summit ESP, LLC Tetra Tech Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin The Insurance Man & Associates Tolleson Wealth Management Transglobal Services West Texas Abstract & Title West Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine Center West Texas Radio Group Wildcat Oil Tools, LLC

Board and Staff BOARD OF GOVERNORS

BOARD OF TRUSTEES

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

James Small, President Dwight Alworth, Vice President Catherine Hyde, Secretary John Wantland, Treasurer Jaime Alexander, Past President Tiffany Blakely Cristi Branum Karmen Hendrix Bryant Kenye Kay Butts Melanie Cowden J. Michael Cunningham Hilary Hale Megan Hohenberger Ken Matticks Dr. Summer Merritt Randy Prude Ray Rudnicki Mauri Scharbauer Claire Shaw Jon Short Samantha Smith Claire Statton JLM Rep Margaret Ann Tettleton Todd Westmoreland Kate Wolbert Becky Yarborough

STAFF Brian Lee Whisenhunt, Executive Director Patricia Awbrey, Visitor Services Staff (August through September 2015)

Coleman Bales, Visitor Services Staff

David Kloesel, Visitor Services Manager (through October 2015)

Beau Moore, Visitor Services Staff Bruce Moore, Visitor Services Staff

(through May 2015)

(beginning November 2015)

Sandra Bishop

Jenni Opalinski, Collections and Exhibitions Manager Audrie Palmer, Development Director Emrys Peets, Visitor Services Staff

(beginning October 2015)

Ellis Brown, Chief of Security Candace Cannady, Visitor Services Staff (beginning November 2015)

Zach Coker, Director, Blakemore Planetarium James Corson, Visitor Services Staff (through August 2015)

Callie Cothran, Visitor Services Staff (through August 2015)

Kolton Cotton, Visitor Services Staff (May through August 2015)

Chelsea Dey, Marketing Director Wendy Earle, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Angela Galvan, Associate Director Allison Holmes, Visitor Services Staff (beginning November 2015)

(August through October 2015)

Kimber Prewit, Visitor Services Staff Robin Pruett, Campus Manager Amanda Ramos, Visitor Services Staff (August through October 2015)

Valeree Rendon, Visitor Services Staff (May through August 2015)

Kristin Roberson, Membership Manager Annelorre Robertson, Director, Durham Children’s Museum Melissa Rowland, Educational Outreach Manager (beginning January 2015)

Heba Thomas, Visitor Services Staff (beginning October 2015)

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Museum of the Southwest

Museum of the Southwest 1705 W. Missouri Ave. Midland, TX 79701 432.683.2882 MuseumSW.org Juliette and Fred Turner, Jr. Memorial Art Museum Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum Marian West and William Blanton Blakemore Planetarium

2015 Annual Report