The Columbus Museum invites you to celebrate creativity and culture through the experience of American art, regional history, tranquil gardens, and more. As a destination for people of all interests and ages, the Museum has something for everyone –from the art enthusiast to the history buff, the nature lover to the leisure visitor – it’s free, and it’s all in one space.
THE COLUMBUS MUSEUM:
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Sunday 1 PM – 5 PM
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Thursday 10 AM – 7:30 PM
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ON THE COVER:
Len Jenshel, Bank of Columbus, Columbus, Georgia (detail), 1987, chromogenic print, The Ella E. Kirven Charitable Lead Trust for Acquisitions, The Columbus Museum G.2022.35.3
Letter from the Director
I’m excited about the many things happening at The Columbus Museum this spring: three exhibitions opening, our annual meeting, our fundraiser Racing for COMU, and numerous programs and events.
American Made:Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection, opening March 8 , offers an extraordinary opportunity to see this important collection that celebrates American art from the Colonial period to the present. This issue includes an interview with Dr. Jacobsen about the DeMell Jacobsen Foundation, collecting American art, and the importance of museums. Join us for a Member’s Opening Reception on March 13!
Later in March, Bells & Pomegranates: Jewish American Art from The Columbus Museum will open in the Yarbrough Gallery, featuring prints, drawings, and select three-dimensional objects from the Museum’s collection. The inspiration for this issue’s cover image, Making Bank:Money and Columbus Financial Institutions opens in May in the History Spotlight Gallery; the exhibition looks at the history of banks and related financial institutions in our region over the past 200 years.
This year, the nation celebrates the bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s storied Farewell Tour. Lafayette, who had fought in the Revolutionary War as a young man, returned at the invitation of President James Monroe, touring the United States as the last living Revolutionary General. His acclaimed trip included a visit to Fort Mitchell. We recently acquired ceramics made in honor of Lafayette’s visit. They will be on view in the Crowley Family Gallery beginning in late March.
We acquired a significant outdoor sculpture this past September by Jun Kaneko, Untitled (Dango), installed in our entrance courtyard. Internationally renowned, Kaneko has work in numerous major collections, including the Smithsonian American Art Museum, the Detroit Institute of Arts, and the Philadelphia Museum of Art. More information about Kaneko and this new acquisition are in this issue. We are grateful to the Friend of the Museum whose contribution helped make this acquisition possible.
Please mark your calendars for May 3 for Racing for COMU, our festive Kentucky Derby Party, where we will honor Mason and Mary Lu Lampton for their steadfast support of the arts. We are grateful to co-chairs Elizabeth Cliatt and Landy Cartledge for their leadership in creating this exciting event that supports the Museum’s operations. You’ll be able to enjoy special bourbons and place bets during the festivities.
In early January, we learned that we had received the most votes for best new museum in USA Today’s 10Best contest. This achievement would not have been possible without the support of our community and especially you, our members. Through January 31, more than 72,000 people— over one third of Columbus’s population—have visited COMU since we reopened last spring. We are grateful for the community’s enthusiasm and have plans for more exciting acquisitions, installations, exhibitions, and programs in the coming year!
A Conversation with Dr. DeMell Jacobsen
AmericanMade:PaintingsandSculpturefromtheDeMellJacobsenCollection opens at The Columbus Museum on March 8. Dr. DeMell Jacobsen shared her insights with us on this remarkable exhibition and her passion for preserving American art. Don’t miss this behind-thescenes look at a truly inspiring collection!
In 2011, you founded the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen Ph.D. Foundation to fulfill a promise to your late husband to create a transformative collection of American art. How do you define ‘transformative,’ and how does the foundation’s mission shape its impact on American art today?
My foundation has a broad focus—building a representative collection of American art. That means being inclusive of all artistic styles, movements, genres, and media, while also representing overlooked and underrepresented artists. In many cases, these artists have been missing from the canon of art history, and my goal is for American artists to get their due credit. By sharing these works with museums, I can help educate the public about our nation’s artistic history. A “transformative” collection, in this case, elevates a museum’s public offerings with incredible works of American art that they otherwise might not have access to. When museum visitors are able to learn about artists they have never heard of, their understanding of American art history is transformed.
How do you see the works in this exhibition reflecting the larger story of America’s cultural heritage and development as a nation?
The works in the exhibition run from the pre-Revolutionary colonial era to the current time, and through this progression, we see changes in culture. First, we’ll notice the popularity of portraiture (from a time before cameras existed); next, the awe-inspiring landscapes of our unique and varied environments. We also see still life paintings come into favor and genre scenes depicting everyday life as well as moral lessons. We see the influence of Europe and the Near East as artists traveled and explored abroad. American artists formed their own brand of impressionism, of course inspired by their European peers, but this soon gave way to more inventive and radical modernism. Works Progress Administration (WPA) artwork that came out of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal showcases the dignity of the American worker during the Great Depression. American artists then ventured into fully non-representational compositions and
abstract expressionism, or “action painting.” Visitors can see how these works parallel the development of the nation and changes in our culture, tastes, and ideas.
You’ve made it a point to share the Foundation’s collection with museums across the country. Why is it important to you to make these works accessible to the public?
Our nation has such a rich cultural heritage; however, most people are not familiar with American artists specifically. Everyone knows Monet, Van Gogh, and Picasso, but many equally talented American artists are not household names. That is why I have made it the mission of my Foundation to share these works with museums around the country. I want the American public to learn about these artists—their stories, their styles, and their unique contributions to art history.
Some works have fascinating stories, from how they were discovered to how they’ve been restored. Can you share one that stands out to you?
Edwin Lord Week’s painting titled Market Square in Front of the Sacristy and Doorway of the Royal Chapel, Granada has an interesting story. First, the painting was originally mislabeled as Cordoba instead of Granada. I love to see the places depicted in the paintings, and I had a dear friend who happened to live in Spain. I asked her to find this site in Cordoba, and she looked and looked but was never able to identify it—that is, until she visited Granada and recognized the scene immediately! That is how we were able to correctly identify the location in the painting’s title. The frame surrounding the painting at the time I purchased it was not right at all, so I had a new one made. While it was an improvement, I always wanted to find a period frame that could really make this painting sing! It took me 14 years, and
Dr. Diane DeMell Jacobsen
I finally found just the right frame—the one you see around the painting today. It’s an American frame crafted around the same time the painting was completed. You’ll notice the striking calligraphic ornament on the frame perfectly complements the Moorish architecture in the scene.
The DeMell Jacobsen Collection has, from the start, included diverse voices and perspectives. Can you tell us more about how you approach the artists and works that are in the collection?
When women and people of color were excluded from attending art school for much of history, you can see why museum walls are filled mostly with the artwork of a very narrow demographic. However, there were other incredibly talented artists who deserve their due credit. Some were remarkably able to break through barriers earlier on, and their accomplishments should be recognized. An example you can find in the collection is Mary Cassatt and her charming 1900 portrait, Baby Charles Looking over His Mother’s Shoulder Cassatt was the only American artist (male or female) to exhibit works with the French impressionists. Another example is Charles Ethan Porter’s c. 1880s still life, Sunflowers . Porter was one of the first African Americans to study and exhibit at the National Academy. His talents were so well respected that he was able to further his artistic studies in Europe in part with the help of author Samuel L. Clemens (better known as Mark Twain). Artists like these, as well as those from more recent times, absolutely must be represented in the collection.
Do you have a personal favorite among the works in this exhibition? What makes it meaningful to you?
It’s impossible to have a favorite—they are like my children. This collection is special in a lot of ways. Many collectors focus on a specific era, genre, or artist, but my goal has been to create a representative collection of American art. Therefore, there is so much variety of style and subject matter. That said, I’m proud that this collection has something for everyone, no matter what
your personal taste in art may be. I often tell people that my definition of a “masterpiece” is a work that keeps giving me more the longer I look at it. That’s not to say the work contains more detail, but that it evokes new feelings and emotions the longer I look. That’s how I feel about each of the works in this exhibition. These works are masterpieces of American art.
What do you hope visitors will take away from this exhibition, both in terms of art appreciation and understanding of our history?
For one, I hope visitors gain an appreciation for the depth of our nation’s artistic heritage. Further, I want visitors to learn about artists they weren’t familiar with before and then leave inspired to come back to the museum’s American galleries again and again. One of my personal passions is frames, so I would be remiss if I didn’t mention the importance of having the right period frame on a painting. Visitors can see the progression of American art history as they look through the works in the exhibition, but they also get a sense of the changes in tastes in home interior design, architecture, and furnishings as they look at the frames. We take great care to ensure that paintings are paired with an appropriate period frame—sometimes we are lucky enough to purchase a painting in its original frame; sometimes, the frame has been replaced by a previous owner, and it doesn’t do the painting justice; other times the frame has been damaged and needs to be restored to its original splendor. I encourage visitors to look closely at the frames in the exhibition and think about how they complement the painting (but do not distract from or take away from the masterpieces they protect and hold).
What excites you most about the future of the Demell Jacobsen Foundation’s collection and your work with it? Are there any new directions you’re exploring?
We continue to grow the collection—and that is always exciting. In doing so, we remain focused on underappreciated artists to ensure the collection truly represents American art history. We also continue to focus on frames and the important marriage between frame and painting. As we have acquired new works, we are planning a follow-up book to American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection . Our new volume will have a strong focus on frames as we hope the exhibition will give visitors a new-found appreciation for this often overlooked art form.
Images: 1. Edward Moran, Summer Morning, New York Bay, 1873, oil on canvas, Courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation // 2. John F. Francis, Strawberries and Cakes, 1860, oil on canvas. Courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation // 3. Charles Alston, Black and White #8, 1961, oil on linen canvas. Courtesy of the Thomas H. and Diane DeMell Jacobsen PhD Foundation
March 14 – August 10, 2025
Bells & Pomegranates: Jewish American Art from The Columbus Museum
This exhibition’s title comes from Exodus 28:33, which describes the decorative elements to adorn the hem of the first Hebrew priestly garments: “Make pomegranates of blue, purple and scarlet yarn around the hem of the robe, with gold bells between them.”
The antiquity of the text and the specificity of its detail reflect the enduring significance of aesthetic objects in Jewish life. Drawn entirely from the Museum’s permanent collection, Bells and Pomegranates celebrates the many contributions that Jewish creatives have made to American visual and material culture.
The prints, drawings, and three-dimensional objects featured in the exhibition are divided into several sections: Jewish Life, Faces…and Figures, Landscapes, and Abstractions. The project includes renowned
artists like Peter Max and Ida Kohlmeyer, as well as lesser-known talents such as Jolán Gross-Bettelheim, Marguerite Wildenhain, and Marty Kalb. Many of these makers, who became naturalized U.S. citizens during the first half of the 20th century, contributed to the transformative wave of immigration that shaped American modernism over the course of the twentieth century. The Straus family, sometime residents of Columbus, are spotlighted with the inclusion of a stunning pair of goblets from their Brilliant-Period cut glass manufactory (fig. x).
Images: 1. Wolf Kahn, Three Barns in a Row, 2001, pastel on paper, The Swift Family Foundation, The Columbus Museum G.2001.23.2 // 2. Jo Davidson, Portrait Head Of Gertrude Stein, 1923, terracotta, The Simon Schwob Acquisition Fund, The Columbus Museum G.1995.24 // 3. Mel Bochner, If the Color Changes, 2003, monoprint with engraving and embossment on hand-dyed Twinrocker handmade paper, Gift of Sally and Wynn Kramarsky in honor of the Museum’s 60th Anniversary, The Columbus Museum G.2012.45.5 // 4. Burton Silverman, Flower Kids, 1967, charcoal on paper, Gift of Wes and Eileen Porter, The Columbus Museum G.2007.31
Making Bank: Money and Columbus Financial Institutions
Money is a key part of our everyday lives, affecting our daily decisions and the prosperity of our communities. The Chattahoochee Valley has been home to a number of banks and financial institutions in the past two centuries.
Some of these businesses have their roots in local textile mills and other manufacturing ventures, but since the mid-20th century, the suc cess of local banks has become a key driver of our region’s growth. As Columbus transitioned from a blue-collar mill economy to one centered on financial services, money and banks gained even more importance.
E. Kirven Charitable Lead Trust for Acquisitions, The Columbus Museum G.2022.35.1 2. Columbus Bank and Trust piggy bank, late 20th century, Gift of the Corn Family, The Columbus Museum G.2021.82.86 3. $20 banknote, Bank of Columbus, 1856, The Evelyn S. and H. Wayne Patterson Fund, The Columbus Museum G.2006.35.7
Jun Kaneko, Untitled Dango
The Columbus Museum is proud to announce the acquisition of a significant addition to its outdoor art collection: Jun Kaneko’s Untitled Dango, 2010. Over seven feet high, the sculpture now graces the Museum’s reimagined front entrance and courtyard, where it serves as an eye-catching beacon and gathering place. The sculpture’s glazed surface, with its primary colors and basic geometric shapes, relates directly to COMU’s ongoing work of teaching visual literacy, educating students of all ages about the building blocks of design principles.
An internationally renowned artist and designer based in Nebraska, Jun Kaneko is a true trailblazer in terms of ceramic innovations. His Dangos, of which this is but one example, are marvels of ceramic firing. To heat the clay and
glazes of these monumental objects to the proper temperature, Kaneko innovated his signature walk-in “beehive kilns.” The artist frequently incorporates his Dangos into public art projects. These popular, large-scale outdoor installations have appeared in Chicago at Millennium Park among other locations around the globe.
This sculpture is the first work by Kaneko to enter the collection. It is a welcome addition that upholds COMU’s commitment to acquiring and displaying work by American artists from different communities, backgrounds, and regions. The Museum is grateful to the anonymous donor who provided support for the acquisition of this new Columbus Museum fan favorite.
Image: Jun Kaneko, Untitled Dango, 2010, glazed ceramic, The Gladys Walton Dudley Fund, with additional support from a Friend of
Lafayette Bicentennial
Two new acquisitions will make their debut this spring as COMU joins the bicentennial celebration of the Marquis de Lafayette’s Farewell Tour.
The story began in 1777 when Lafayette, a French nobleman, purchased a ship and sailed to America to join the Revolutionary War. The 19-yearold, motivated by dislike of Great Britain and admiration for the American cause of liberty, was made a major general and became friends with General George Washington. Over the next four years, Lafayette endured a brutal winter at Valley Forge and earned distinction in several military actions, including the Battle of Brandywine and the Siege of Yorktown. He also played a crucial role in growing French support, securing 6,000 French troops to join the fight.
Nearly fifty years later, President James Monroe invited Lafayette, by then the last living American Revolutionary general, to tour the U.S. Still wildly popular, the Frenchman was hailed as a hero, attracting enormous crowds in every city he visited. From his arrival in August 1824 to his departure in September 1825, Lafayette visited all 24 states and enjoyed the best hospitality each community had to offer. This included Fort Mitch
Images:
1. James and Ralph Clews (active c. 1818–1836), “Welcome Lafayette” G.2025.2.1
ell, Alabama, where Lafayette crossed the Chattahoochee River on March 31, 1825. At the frontier fort, located within Muscogee (Creek) territory, Lafayette was welcomed by both white and Indigenous Alabamians and entertained by a Muscogee game of stickball.
To celebrate Lafayette’s visit, English potters flooded the American market with transfer-ware ceramics, depicting their former enemy’s face on plates, cups, pitchers, and bowls. COMU’s new acquisitions offer two examples of the dozens of different designs produced, which can be found in
2. Unknown maker, Lafayette & Washington child’s cup, c. 1824/1825, transfer-printed canary ware, The Gladys Dudley History Fund, The Columbus Museum G.2025.2.2
Racing for COMU
The Columbus Museum is delighted to announce its upcoming spring fundraiser, Racing for COMU, on Saturday, May 3, 2025. This special evening will honor the extraordinary contributions of longtime supporters Mason and Mary Lu Lampton, whose commitment to the arts has significantly shaped the cultural landscape of Columbus.
Mason, you brought a rich family history of steeplechasing from Kentucky to our community and established Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens here. You then chose to dedicate the proceeds from that event to support the arts in Columbus, benefiting the Museum and other cultural institutions in the area. What inspired you to do this?
I’ve always had a deep appreciation for steeplechasing and the arts.
Growing up in Kentucky, I was fortunate to be surrounded by an equine enthusiast family. My grandfather was Master of the Hillsboro Hounds and created the Iroquois Steeplechase. It was something that shaped my
both the excitement of the race and the shared appreciation of history and culture. After graduating from Vanderbilt University, I joined the U.S. Army and was stationed at Fort Moore, where I met Mary Lu. After living in Louisville, Kentucky, we returned to Columbus in 1977, and I saw an opportunity to merge my passions. Steeplechase at Callaway Gardens became a way to celebrate tradition while supporting the arts, ensuring their continued growth and impact in our community for years to come.
You are both supporters of the arts here in town. What do the arts mean to a community? Why is it important to highlight and showcase the rich history of Columbus?
It is important to support the arts because they celebrate the rich history and culture of the Chattahoochee Valley area and beyond. By highlighting issues we all share, the arts bring understanding and unity to the diverse groups of people living here. They attract tourists to our area and en-
courage new people and businesses to move to Columbus. The Columbus Museum not only showcases our history but also educates our population in the world of fine arts. The arts are an invaluable part of the fabric of our community and deserve everyone’s support.
Mary Lu, as a former Board President and longtime Trustee, what has been the most fulfilling part of your involvement with the Museum? Why do you believe it’s important for others to support and engage in the Museum as well?
My involvement with the Museum began in 1977 when Mason and I moved back to Columbus. I immediately joined the Museum’s Guild. I volunteered with the guild and was active in many fundraisers, which led to friendships with a wide variety of people. As a longtime Board Member and Board President, I’ve had the pleasure of serving on almost all the committees, which has been an ever-expanding education for me. Through the Collections Committee, I have been exposed to a wide variety of art. It has given me a greater appreciation for areas of art and culture I knew little about. I’ve enjoyed being involved with the Museum, watching it grow and expand. The people I’ve worked with and the organization itself have broadened my horizons and brought me great satisfaction and joy in what we’ve achieved working together.
What do you both think of the reimagined Museum?
With the Reimagining Campaign, the Museum moved into the 21st century showcasing an already magnificent collection in a modern, viewer-friendly, interactive way. We are so proud and appreciative of all those who made this transition possible.
RACING FOR COMU
Saturday, May 3, 2025 // 5:30 - 9:30 PM*
(*Derby runs at 6:45, arrive in time to place your bets!)
Members $125 per person/Non-Members $150 per person*
*Includes an annual Individual Level Museum
Membership
Experience the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby with an evening of Betting, Bourbon, Dining, and Live Music.
Mason and Mary Lu Lampton
Summer Camps
COMU Summer Camps
Summer camps give your camper the opportunity to learn about art through lessons in the Studio, hands-on art projects, and daily gallery walks! The week will culminate in an exhibition of each camper’s artwork.
• Campers must meet the minimum age requirement on or before the first day of camp for which they are registered.
• Pre-K campers must be fully toilet trained and able to demonstrate full bath room independence in order to attend any camp.
• Full day campers should bring a lunch and snack each day. Pre-K campers only need to bring a snack.
SUMMER CAMPS SCHEDULE
Messy Masterpieces (Ages 4-5)
June 2 – 6 // 9 AM – Noon
Instructor: Lesley Jakovcic
Art Sampler (Ages 5-7)
June 9 – 13 // 9 AM – 5 PM
Instructor: Greysen Strumpler
Look, Listen, and Make (Ages 5-7)
June 16 – 20 // 9 AM – 5 PM
Instructor: Rachel Vogt
Savvy Sculptors (Ages 5-7)
July 7 – 11 // 9 AM – 5 PM
Instructor: Liz Elliott
Playful Painters (Ages 5-7)
July 14 – 18 // 9 AM – 5 PM
Instructor: Liz Elliott
Sensational Storytellers (Ages 8-10)
June 23 – 27 // 9 AM – 5 PM
Instructor: Jamie Wilkinson
Fun With Fiber (Ages 8-10)
July 21 – 25 // 9 AM – 5 PM
Instructor: Jamie Wilkinson
Museum All-Access Adventurers (Ages 8-10)
July 28 – August 1 // 9 AM – 5 PM
Instructor: Asher Tures
Pre-K Camp (Ages 4-5):
$80 members/$90 non-members
Full Day Camp (ages 5-7 and 8-10):
$155 members/$185 non-members
Each camp is one full week (Monday-Friday)
Each camp is subject to cancellation if a minimum of 10 students are not enrolled.
Teacher Professional Development Series
Beginning in January 2025, The Columbus Museum hosted twenty middle and high school educators as part of the Object as Text:Teacher Professional Development Series.
This transformative four-part workshop dove into the new Georgia English
Participating educators were recruited from area middle and high schools and included classroom teachers, academic coaches, and content specialists. In addition to the workshop series for teachers, each participant has committed to bring at least one class of students on a field trip so they can experience The Columbus Museum firsthand.
Explore books, hands-on objects, and an art activity for children and caregivers to enjoy together.
8 Saturday & 11 Tuesday Mini Makers
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
8 Saturday Teen Sculpture Workshop
2 – 3:30 PM
Instructor: Samantha Simmons
(Ages 14 – 18)
$25 Members/$40 Non-Members
Ages 2 - 4 years & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
Learn about art through story time, games, and more! Each session includes exploring new materials and creating mini masterpieces to take home.
8 Saturday Yoga at the Museum
10:30 AM – Noon
$5 Members/$10 Non-members
Registration required. Space is limited.
De-stress with a yoga class at The Columbus Museum, surrounded by art and history! Start with a short experience then relax with a gentle, all levels yoga session led by Sue Tomkiewicz. Some yoga mats are available on a first come, first served basis.
Drop-In Tours:
American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection
Every Saturday // 2 PM
Join a COMU docent for a guided tour highlighting The Columbus Museum’s cur rent exhibition celebrating two centuries of American artistry. No registration required.
Registration required. Space is limited. Discover the art of sculpture with a handson workshop inspired by Chattahoochee Crisscross by Martha Clippinger. Explore how she used ceramic tile to reflect the Chattahoochee River and Columbus’ industrial history, then craft your abstract piece using shapes, textures, and materials from nature and architecture. Perfect for all skill levels, this is your chance to connect with art, history, and creativity!
11 Tuesday Look at Lunch
12:15 PM // FREE
No registration required.
On the second Tuesday of each month, spend your lunch break with COMU staff as we take a close look at a work of art in our collection. We will spend 20 minutes in the galleries looking at an artwork, followed by lunch in the courtyard. Bring your food or purchase from the Museum Café.
11 Tuesday After School Art Break
2:30 – 4:30 PM // FREE
Elementary students & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
Join us in the Studio for art making! Each month, take inspiration from an object in the COMU collection and experiment with new materials in an artmaking project.
Garden Volunteer Work Day
Bradley Olmsted Garden
8:30 AM – Noon
No registration required.
American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection
Member Opening Reception
6 – 8 PM // FREE for Members
Registration requested.
From Colonial-era portraits and sweeping 19th-century landscapes to captivating still lifes and genre scenes, this exhibition celebrates the diverse creativity of American masters like Thomas Cole, Mary Cassatt, and John Singer Sargent. Doors open at 6 PM with a curator-led tour beginning at 6:30 PM. Light refreshments will be served.
15 Saturday Family Saturday
10 AM – Noon // FREE
Drop-in event. No registration required. Drop by COMU each month for new activities exploring our permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
16 Sunday Say “I Do” at COMU: Bridal Show
1 – 4 PM
$5 per person
Registration required. Space is limited. Discover the best venue for your big day! Meet local vendors to help you plan every detail of your special event.
18 Tuesday
COMU Lifelong Learners Now on View: Celebrating Women’s History Month
12:15 PM // FREE
Optional Gallery Experience at 11:30 AM
Registration required. Space is limited.
Join Curator of History and Exhibitions Manager Rebecca Bush for a discussion on various aspects of women’s history reflected through items on view in the Museum. Participants have the option to purchase lunch from the Museum’s Café or bring their own.
Join us at The Columbus Museum for our monthly social event celebrating all things COMU! This month, dive into our loans of 1920s and 1930s artwork from the Museum of Modern Art. Enjoy a screening of Frank Capra’s 1934 Oscar-winning romantic comedy, It Happened One Night, alongside gallery talks, art making, and more!
22 Saturday Tie Snake Workshop with Cathy Fussell
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
(Ages 16+)
$25 Members/$40 Non-Members Registration required. Space is limited.
Join local artist Cathy Fussell for a unique workshop on crafting her iconic tie snakes. Begin with a gallery visit to view her work, The Myth of the Tie Snake, before Cathy shares her creative process and guides you through making one of your own.
26 Sunday
Signature Sunday with Jack Flournoy
3 – 5 PM
(Location provided upon reservation)
$20 for Reciprocal ($150) Level Members & above Registration required. Space is limited.
April
1 Tuesday, 2 Wednesday, & 3 Thursday Open Studio
10 AM – Noon // FREE Drop-in event. No registration required. Spend your Spring Break at COMU! Explore objects from the Museum’s collection and use it as inspiration for fun artmaking proj ects.
4 Friday
Kids Spring Break Workshop
2 – 3:30 PM
Instructor: Lesley Jakovcic
$25 Members/$40 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited. Do you love ani mals? Come for an afternoon of animal-themed artmaking inspired by Andy Warhol’s Black Rhinoceros Participants will explore print making, using their favorite animals as subject matter. Each student will leave with several prints of their own work. All skill levels are welcome.
5 Saturday & 8 Tuesday Artful Babies
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
7 Monday
Volunteer & Docent Luncheon
11:30 AM – 1 PM
FREE for Volunteers & Docents
Registration required. Space is limited. Enjoy a special luncheon in the Galleria and a
5, 12, 19, & 26 Saturday Kids “River” Workshop Series
Instructor: Haylee Dorrill
$80 Members/$100 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited. Get inspired by the Chattahoochee River as we explore the galleries, make discoveries, and draw inspiration from the work of Cathy Fussell. Return to the Studio and create your own river-inspired artwork. All skill levels are welcome.
No registration required.
10 Thursday Bells & Pomegranates:
Jewish American Art from The Columbus Museum Member Opening Reception
6 – 8 PM // FREE for Members
Registration requested.
Discover the significant contributions that Jewish artists have made to American culture, featuring prints and drawings by renowned artists like Peter Max and Ida Kohlmeyer. This exhibition celebrates the enduring influence of immigration and naturalization on American modernism. Doors open at 6PM with a curator-led tour beginning at 6:30PM.. Light refreshments will be served.
Enjoy an afternoon with local painter Jack Flournoy, who will share insights into his creative process and present an up-close look at his work, including his current project, The Dark Womb. A Columbus native and former student of Bo Bartlett, Flournoy’s art explores themes of permanence and transformation. continues on next page ...
12 Saturday
Yoga at the Museum
10:30 AM – Noon
$5 Members/$10 Non-members
Registration required. Space is limited.
12 Saturday & 15 Tuesday Mini Makers
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
Ages 2 - 4 years & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
15 Tuesday COMU Lifelong Learners
Now on View: The C. Dexter Jordan Sr. Collection
12:15 PM // FREE
Optional Gallery Experience at 11:45 AM
Registration required.
Join COMU board member and retired Columbus State University professor Thornton Jordan for a discussion on the C. Dexter Jordan Sr. gun collection. An optional gallery experience will begin at 11:45 AM, while the talk will begin at 12:15 PM. Participants have the option to purchase lunch from the Museum’s Café or bring their own.
16 Wednesday Volunteer & Docent Bus Trip to Atlanta
8 AM – 6 PM
Bus leaves from COMU FREE for Volunteers & Docents
Registration required. Space is limited. Join fellow volunteers and docents for a day of exploration on a bus trip to Atlanta! The itinerary includes a visit to the Spelman Museum, a lunch at the iconic Paschal’s, and a guided tour of historic Oakland Cemetery. Don’t miss this enriching and fun adventure!
17 Thursday Third Thursday
5:30 – 8 PM // FREE
Celebrate Bells and Pomegranates, featuring Jewish American artists from the Museum’s permanent collection. Enjoy gallery talks, art-making, and more, culminating in a 6:30 PM talk with Georgetown University Lecturer in Theology and Fine Arts Ori Soltes on the artists showcased in the exhibition.
19 Saturday
Family Saturday
10 AM – Noon // FREE Drop-in event. No registration required.
May
3 Saturday
Racing for COMU
5:30 – 9:30 PM
$120 Members*/$125 Non-Members*
(*Includes an annual Individual Level Membership) Registration is required.
Experience the 151st running of the Kentucky Derby with an evening of betting, bourbon, dining, and live music in honor of Mason and Mary Lu Lampton. The Derby runs at 6:45 PM, so arrive in time to place your bets!
8 Thursday Garden Volunteer Work Day
Bradley Olmsted Garden
8:30 AM – Noon
No registration required.
9 Friday & 10 Saturday COMU Shop Mother’s Day Sale
Join us as we celebrate COMU’s acquisitions and accomplishments during the 20242025 fiscal year. Reception to follow.
15 Thursday
Third Thursday
5:30 – 8 PM // FREE
We are taking a deep dive into our special exhibition, American Made: Paintings and Sculpture from the DeMell Jacobsen Collection, with music, gallery experiences, and more. Check our website for more details.
16 Friday
The Art of Glassmaking Workshop: Mushrooms
3 & 5 PM
$65 Members/$75 Non-members
Registration required. Space is limited. A BRAND NEW class here at COMU, learn to make your own glass mushroom with Kelly Robertson of Calvary Glass. All materials are provided. No experience is necessary.
17 Saturday & 18 Sunday
The Art of Glassmaking Workshop: Mushrooms
10 AM, Noon, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM
$65 Members/$75 Non-members Registration required. Space is limited.
17 Saturday Family Saturday
10 AM – Noon // FREE
Drop-in event. No registration required.
For event information and tickets, visit our website or contact:
ext. 5440 or mwilson@comuga.org
Gift Shop & Garden Café News
The COMU Gift Shop had an incredible fourth quarter, with over 800 sales transactions across the store, website, and pop-up shops. Thank you for making the 2024 holiday season such a success! While Fountain City Coffee undergoes renovations, the Garden Café will continue serving drinks, snacks, and a limited selection of grab-and-go items. Stay tuned for their return this Spring!
Volunteer News
On December 12, we celebrated our amazing COMU volunteers and docents at the Annual Volunteer & Docent Social Hour. Thank you all for your enthusiasm, hard work, and dedication!
Volunteer with us! Whether you enjoy working with visitors, assisting at special events, or supporting behind-the-scenes projects, there’s a place for you. Join our dedicated team and help bring art and history to life for our community. Formoreinformation,contactBrookeKingatbking@comuga.org.
Friday, May 9 Saturday, May 10
COMU Shop Mother’s Day Sale
Meet the Visitor Services Team!
The Visitor Services Team at The Columbus Museum is dedicated to creating a warm and welcoming experience for every guest. Whether greeting and assisting visitors or facilitating sales in the COMU Shop and Garden Café, this team ensures every visit to the Museum is special!
Since 2018, Brooke King , Gift Shop Buyer/Manager and Volunteer Coordinator, has been curating unique shopping experiences in the COMU Shop. With over a decade of experience in retail merchandising for non-profits, Brooke takes pride in helping visitors find items that remind them of their favorite artworks and artifacts in the collection. In addition to her role in the shop, Brooke hosts several workshops throughout the year, including the popular Glassmaking Workshops, held three times annually. Outside of work, Brooke enjoys spending time with her husband, two sons, and two daughters, keeping up with their busy schedules of baseball, track, cross country, gymnastics, and art club.
Sam Wooden , a Visitor Services Representative since March 2022, is the smiling face that greets Museum guests Monday through Friday. With a BA in Spanish Literature and Culture, Sam is passionate about connecting
visitors with all that COMU has to offer, from exhibitions to upcoming programs and special events. As a front-line team member, Sam’s goal is to make every guest feel welcome and informed. Outside of work, Sam enjoys crafting original fiction and exploring her creative side.
Rounding out the team is Renata Tompson , who joined The Columbus Museum staff in September 2024 as a Visitor Services Representative. A Columbus native, Renata holds a BA in History and a Certificate in Museum Studies from the University of Georgia, where she also interned in the Georgia Museum of Art’s registration department. Her time abroad in South Korea deepened her appreciation for her hometown and the importance of fostering safe, inclusive spaces for community growth. At COMU, Renata is committed to ensuring every visitor’s experience is memorable and meaningful.
Together, Brooke, Sam, and Renata form a dynamic team devoted to making The Columbus Museum a place where art, history, and community come to life. Be sure to say hello the next time you visit—they can’t wait to welcome you!
Image: (from left to right) Brooke King, Sam Wooden, and Renata Tompson
October 1 to December 31, 2024
The Columbus Museum is grateful to recognize our President, Director, Collector, Master Circle, & Patron level members. Those who joined or renewed within the last quarter are in bold print.
PRESIDENT CIRCLE
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Amos**
Mrs. Donald F. Broda, Jr.**
Mr. & Mrs. Robert G. Hecht**
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr.**
Helen Jordan Hobbs**
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Martin II**
Mr. & Mrs. W. Michael Ogie**
Mr. & Mrs. Alan C. Ramsay, Jr.**
D. Steven Sharp**
DIRECTOR CIRCLE
Mrs. Lovick P. Corn**
David Durant
Dr. & Mrs. Thornton F. Jordan**
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Houghland Lampton**
Mrs. Cherry N. Pease**
Dr. & Mrs. Richard S. Robbins**
Maxine R. Schiffman**
Katherine & Wright Waddell**
COLLECTOR CIRCLE
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley**
Ed & Suzanne Burdeshaw**
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Butler**
James G. & Kathryn A. Hillenbrand
Gail B. Greenblatt**
Marjorie & Jerry Newman**
Mr. & Mrs. Otis J. Scarborough**
Bobsie Swift**
Mr. & Mrs. D. A. Turner III
Dr. Chip & Audrey Tillman*
Mrs. Davis Ronald Watson**
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Woodruff
Rebecca K. & Sidney H. Yarbrough III, M.D.**
MASTER CIRCLE
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Adams, Jr.*
Dr. & Mrs. A. C. Alvarez**
Dr. & Mrs. David P. Antekeier
Fred & Catalina Aranas Family Foundation
Ms. Betty L. Auten*
Mrs. Champ Baker, Jr.**
Bo Bartlett & Betsy Eby*
Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Beck, Jr.**
Catherine & Rennie Bickerstaff**
Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Bickerstaff
Mrs. James J. W. Biggers**
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Blanchard**
Thomas R. Bowden & Troy P. Mann
Minnie R. Bradley**
Ms. Sara B. Bradley
Mr. & Mrs. Jeremy Brewer*
Dr. & Mrs. Philip L. Brewer**
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Brooks
Nancy Sullivan Burgin*
Ms. Patricia A. Butts
Florene Calvin-Dawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Gill Cargill*
Dr. Kia L. Chambers
Mr. & Mrs. R. Keith Chambless
Mrs. Forrest L. Champion, Jr.**
Dr. & Mrs. Hunter Champion
Rhonda Pritchett Clippinger
Bonnie & Leslie Cohn**
Craig & Traci Courville**
Mr. & Mrs. Robert Mack Dixon, Jr.
Ms. Brooks Dykes & Mr. Eugene Dykes
Mr. & Mrs. J. Robert Elliott, Jr.**
Mint & Robert Flowers**
Cindy & Spencer Garrard
Mr. & Mrs. Gardiner W. Garrard, Jr.**
Mrs. Sally Q. Gates**
Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Goldsmith**
James E. & Kelli Hall
Mr. & Mrs. Kerry W. Hand**
Mr. Christopher R. Harman**
Judye S. Harris**
Dr. & Mrs. Ed P. Helton
Robbie Keith Holt**
Darren & Becky Horne
Mrs. Lula Huff**
Mr. & Mrs. John H. Irby
Mr. & Mrs. Randolph B. Jones III*
Dr. William P. Kendall**
Mrs. Erwin D. Key**
Mr. & Mrs. Jack B. Key III**
Dr. & Mrs. Edward B. Kinner**
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Hardaway Lampton*
Mrs. Donald M. Leebern, Jr.**
Mr. & Mrs. W. Fray McCormick**
Mrs. R. Scott McGurk**
Mrs. Marquette McKnight
Ms. Marsha E. Mason**
Mr. & Mrs. L. Pierce Miller
Mr. & Mrs. Virgil Miller
Mr. & Mrs. W. Bradley Mullins
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Pahl*
Mr. & Mrs. William Roland Peek**
Thom Pegg, Black Art Auction
Mr. & Mrs. Ben B. Philips**
Ms. Sally Phillips
Dr. & Mrs. Andrew W. Pippas*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert S. Poydasheff, Jr
Ms. Marianne Richter*
Mr. & Mrs. Chandler Riley*
Mrs. Kathy J. Riley**
Mr. & Mrs. Alan F. Rothschild, Jr.**
Mrs. Benno G. Rothschild**
Ms. Melanie Slaton & Mr. Ben Holden*
Dr. & Mrs. J. Lacey Smith
Celia Solomon*
Dr. Eva Sperk
Ms. Rose H. Steiner**
Ms. Jeanne R. Swift**
Elizabeth A. Taylor**
Patty Kimbrough Taylor**
Jim & Melissa Thomas
Beth Thrift
Mr. & Mrs. Wade H. Tomlinson III**
Townsend Wealth Management
Mr. & Mrs. James Trotter, Jr.**
Dr. Amandah S. & Mr. John T. Turner*
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr.**
Mr. Robert H. Vardaman, Jr.
Dr. Thomas A. & Sherry F. Wade**
Mr. Travis F. Wade
Mr. & Mrs. John W. Walden, Jr.**
Whitni & Mulford Waldrop
Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Wallace*
Chris Weaver**
Mr. L. Rexford Whiddon**
Susan Smith Wiggins*
Pat & Jack Wilensky**
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Wilson**
Mrs. Brevard House Windsor**
Kay & Billy Winn**
Bob & Liz Wolverton
Keith & Susan Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Joel O. Wooten*
PATRON
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey G. Adams
Mrs. Julia S. Alexander**
Drs. Karin & Champ Baker III*
Susan Berry
Mrs. Marjorie B. Bickerstaff**
Mr. Mrs. Alfred O. Blackmar
Mr. & Mrs. Gary O. Bruce**
Garrett & Shawn Burns
Ann P. Burr**
Ms. Jan Carter**
Elizabeth & Shaun Conlin
Scott & Pam Cotter
Sherricka Day
Mrs. Frank S. Etheridge III**
Mr. & Mrs. Frank D. Foley III**
Mr. & Mrs. Keith Frakes
Andy & Dana Freeman**
Rich Godfrey & Kim Dodd
Mr. & Mrs. Lee R. Grogan, Jr.**
Mr. & Mrs. Madden Hatcher, Jr.**
Mrs. Richard Hallock
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Huff**
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Johnson**
Mr. & Mrs. Miles Jordan
Dr. Ronald E. King
Mr. & Mrs. Seth L. Knight III**
Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Krieg*
Betty Krulik
Ashok & Mary Kumar*
Mr. & Mrs. Larry Lewallen
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Link**
Drs. Kevin T. & Amanda McPherson*
Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Martin III**
Dr. & Mrs. Michael Metry
Mr. William Morgan & Mr. Steve Morse
Mrs. Rebecca Olson**
Mr. & Mrs. J. Donald Peek**
The Honorable & Mrs. William C. Rumer**
Dr. & Mrs. Lloyd Sampson**
Edith H. Satterwhite**
Ms. Charlotte Alexander Saunders**
Mr. Claude G. Scarbrough III**
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Schley
Kenneth A. Shaw**
Mrs. Nancy Stephens*
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas P. Swift**
Mr. & Mrs. John P. Thayer*
Mr. Kenneth H. Thomas, Jr.
Anita & Philip Tomlinson**
Mr. & Mrs. Jack G. Turner**
Rick & Jan Ussery
Mrs. W. David Varner, Jr.
Mr. Elliott Waddell
Mr. & Mrs. Mal Waldrep
Mrs. Jessie G. Wright**
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Yancey**
The Columbus Museum is grateful to recognize our Reciprocal, Family, Supporting, & Civic level members who joined or renewed within the last quarter.
RECIPROCAL
Jean R. Anderson**
Jacob & Claire Beil**
Carol & Tom Boers**
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Boyce*
Jonathan Cartydue
Mr. & Mrs. Jerry Chamness
Tom & Myra Converse*
Ms. Rebecca Covington
Randall E. Craven**
Kristin Fay
Ms. Geraldine W. Goodman
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Griffin**
Mr. & Mrs. Seth Harp**
Ena G. Hunt
Mr. & Mrs. Brock Jones**
Dr. Marilyn Laufer & Mr. Charles T. Butler**
Dr. & Mrs. James Lopez**
Ms. Ericka Loze-Hudson
Elizabeth H. Russell**
Ms. Marnie S. Salter**
Margaret Blanchard Smith*
Rubye Stafford
Robert D. Turman
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Yarbrough IV*
**Continuous member for 20+ years // *Continuous member for 10+ years continues on next page ...
Members & Contributions
FAMILY
Fatima Ali
Fred & Alice Barlow
Kate Biddle
Susan N. Binns**
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Block*
Mrs. Jennifer Blomqvist*
Mr. & Mrs. Mike H. Buckner**
Leigh Burns
Stephanie Casebier
Virginia Causey
Celia Clarijs
Lena Denton
Mr. David Fivecoat
Maggie Fuller
Felicia E. Gail
Becca Gross
Gabby Hardy
Mr. Alan Harkness
Angie & Pete Hart*
Lilly Heidari
Marissa Howard
Taylor Isenberg
Ellen Johnson & William Leahy
Baldwin Lee
Anais Lopez
Kathy Lyles
Anne Marchetta
Phillip McDaniel
Claudia McDavid
Dr. & Mrs. Harold W. McRae**
Amy Meeker-Taylor
David Miles
Regan Moorehead
Eloise Oliveira
Emily Papciak
Thomas Paterson
Seth & Rachel Pound
Sawyer Prichard
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory K. Pridgen**
Mike & Geri Regnier*
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Robinson**
The Sanders-Castles Family
Mr. & Mrs. T. Christopher Shadburn
II**
Thomas Shinall
Mrs. A. Slyck & Mr. C. Vande Zande
Shanna Smith
Stephanie Smith
Amanda Tadajewski
Berkley & Ed Tante*
Robin Trimarchi & Mollie Smith
Colonel & Mrs. William E. Turman
Alyson Vuley
Ariana Yandell
Rena Youngblood
SUPPORTING
Mr. & Mrs. Bo Bone
Sherida Brannan
Belle P. Brightwell & Thomas Ford, IV**
Mr. Kenneth J. Broda**
Mr. & Mrs. Walter W. Calhoun
Ms. Nancy Claridy
Deanna & Shane Darrah
Marian P. Fletcher
Jennifer Foney
Edward Hohlbein
Mrs. Betty Jo Hooks
Ms. Sandra S. Hudson
Mrs. William S. Hudson
Paula L. & Gary L. Johnson*
Connie Jones
Tom & Vicki Ladshaw
Sandra J. Larkin
Ms. Jeanette Marshall*
Patrick P. Martin*
Susan Perry
Delia Postell
Rabbi Beth Schwartz*
Mrs. Agnes A. Shelton*
Barbara Stewart*
Mrs. Susan Temple
Col. & Mrs. Ronald P. West**
Mrs. Martha Ruth Whatley*
CIVIC
Miss Diane Anderson
Carole Barham*
Bette Barr*
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Creek*
Rose Eugley
Delta Flowers
Carol Harrison
Colonel & Mrs. John House
Karen Howle-Hurst
Wesley B. Jones
Nancy Moore
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Newton**
Steve & Adleyn Scott*
Ms. Julia Sellers**
Mattie K. Wright**
ALMA THOMAS SOCIETY
Catherine & Rennie Bickerstaff
Mrs. Donald F. Broda, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Butler
Dr. & Mrs. Hunter Champion
Cindy & Spencer Garrard
Mrs. Sally Q. Gates
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Thornton F. Jordan
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Hardaway
Lampton
Patrick P. Martin
Aaron Payne Fine Art
Ms. Marianne Richter
Mrs. Agnes A. Shelton
Ms. Melanie Slaton & Mr. Ben Holden
Bobsie Swift
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr.
YOUNG ART PATRONS
JoJo Beck
Cameron & Lucy Saunders
Mrs. Billie C. Smith
The Columbus Museum gratefully acknowledges the following contributions in honor or in memory of special friends.
In honor of Mr. & Mrs. Mason Houghland Lampton
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley
In honor of Patty K. Taylor
Margaret C. Gardzina
In honor of Jonathan F. Walz, Ph. D.
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Ceccato
In memory of James E. Gates
Dr. William H. Edwards
In memory of Eileen Wetzel
Dr. & Mrs. A.C. Alvarez
George & Jean Flowers
Mr. Elliott Waddell
Dr. Thomas A. & Sherry F. Wade
The Columbus Museum gratefully acknowledges the following friends for their contributions.
Donation of artwork by Alan Feltus
Gift of Thornton & Sue Jordan
Donation of artwork by Larry Walker
Gift of Larry D. & Brenda A. Thompson
Donation of artwork by Minor White Gift of a Friend of the Museum
Donation of cream and sugar set by Reuben Haley
Gift of D. Steven Sharp in memory of George L. Atkins, Jr.
Donation of artifacts related to early film stars from Columbus
Gift of Daniel Bellware
Donation of items belonging to Elaine Hammond
Gift of Ginger W. Smith & Stephen Smith in memory of Elaine Hammond
Donation of WWII Marines uniform owned by Phenix City resident
Gift of Vulcan Park and Museum
Donation of quilt by Yvonne Wells
Gift of Elizabeth Ogie
Donation of Riverwalk postcards
Gift of a Friend of the Museum
Donation of Bob the Drag Queen tour lanyard & poster
Gift of Jonathan Frederick Walz, Ph.D.
Donation of two woodblocks for Gustave Baumann print
Gift of The Ann Baumann Trust
Donation for the African American Art Fund
Dr. William H. Edwards
Bea Haledjian
Donation for Bradley Olmsted Garden
Mrs. Julia S. Alexander
Diane Fields
Mrs. Knoxie Heisler
Shirley Hewitt
Judge & Mrs. John T. Laney III
Mr. & Mrs. W. Michael Ogie
Donation for education programs
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Butler
Donation for general acquisition
Bobsie Swift
Donation for history acquisition
Ms. Sandra S. Hudson in honor of Rebecca Bush
Donation for general operations
Georgia Committee of the National Museum of Women in the Art
Greater Shady Grove Baptist Church Inc.
Elizabeth A. Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Wilson
J. Barnett Woodruff Charitable Annuity
Lead Trust
Donation for Young Art Patrons
Aimee Bisel
Katie-Spencer Sealy
Donation to Reckoningsand
Reconstruction:SouthernPhotography from the Do Good Fund exhibition
Hotel Indigo
Sponsorship of American Made exhibition
Aflac Foundation, Inc.
2025 Annual Fundraiser Presenting
Sponsor
Aflac Foundation, Inc.
2024 Year-End donations
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey G. Adams
Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Beck, Jr.
Frances Bellezza
Sherida Brannan
Clarence L. Brantley
Lee Capraro & Julian Ripple
Landy & Andrew Cartledge
Mr. & Mrs. William Wade Cliatt
Mr. Timothy J. Crowley
J. Bruce Griffin
Mrs. Sally S. Hall
Mrs. Vincent S. Haneman, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Seth Harp
Mrs. Nell Hudson
Connie Jones
Philip Koch
Drs. Francye & Joseph Largeman
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Link
Dr. Edwin L. Page & Pamela Harmann Page
Corey Rogers
Synovus Trust Company, N.A.
Suzanne Taylor
Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Wallace
Susan Watson through the Wilson W. & Geraldine D. Blackmon Fund
Daniel P. Amos, Kathelen V. Amos, Mary B. Bradley, Kay Broda, Lance Brooks, Lark Champion, Florene Dawkins, J. Robert Elliott, Jr., Mint Flowers, Gail B. Greenblatt, Pace Halter, Donna S. Hand, Helen Hobbs, Thornton F. Jordan, William P. Kendall, Tricia Llewellyn Konan, Elizabeth Lampton, Mary Lu Lampton, W. Fray McCormick, Becky Miller, Stephen Morse, Dionne Rosser-Mims, Jack Schley, Melanie Slaton, Bobsie Swift, Thomas Wade, Jr., Whitni Waldrop, Elizabeth Wolverton, Blair Woodruff
Christine Hull
Ex-officio MCSD Representative
LIFE TRUSTEES:
Phillip L. Brewer, Elizabeth T. Corn, Judye S. Harris, Robert Hecht, F. Clason Kyle, Betsy T. Leebern, Jerry B. Newman, Rebecca K. Yarbrough
HONORARY TRUSTEES:
James H. Blanchard
The Honorable Calvin Smyre J. Barrington Vaught
Museum Staff
Marianne Richter Director
Lacey Yeend Assistant to the Director
COLLECTIONS & EXHIBITIONS
Jonathan Frederick Walz Director of Curatorial Affairs & Curator of American Art
Rebecca Bush Curator of History & Exhibitions Manager
Kristen Hudson Director of Marketing & Public Relations
Marcolm Tatum Graphic Designer
Cesar Colon Torres
Marketing & PR Coordinator
ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Kimberly Beck Deputy Director for Operations
Paula Evans
Accounting Specialist
Brooke King Gift Shop Manager & Volunteer Coordinator
Samantha Wooden Visitor Services Representative
Renata Tompson Visitor Services Representative
Rick McGowan
Security Chief
Larry Hunter Security Deputy
Al Johnson Security Deputy
Edward Diamond
Maintenance Engineer
Jonathan Jones General Maintenance
Alice Holmes Custodian
Dorothy Walker Custodian
Rita Palm Custodian
Matthew Thompson Horticulturist
The Columbus Museum is supported in part by Georgia Council for the Arts through the appropriations of the Georgia General Assembly. Georgia Council for the Arts also receives support from its partner agency –
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