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.
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We are gearing up for a busy spring at COMU with three exhibition openings and events and programs for all ages. In May, Racing for COMU returns just in time for the Kentucky Derby. Please plan to join us on Saturday, May 2, for the party of the season! You will enjoy fine food, live music, games, bourbon, and more—all while supporting the Museum’s exhi bitions, programs, and daily operations. Last year’s inaugural event was great fun, and I hope you’ll join us again for another fantastic evening.
In October 2024, Monica Ikegwu spoke at COMU to a captivated audience about her work, following the popularity of her painting Chidera (2021), which members of the Alma Thomas Society selected for acquisition earlier that year. This March, we are de lighted to present the artist’s first one-person muse um exhibition, Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil in her twenties, Ikegwu is already receiving signifi cant accolades, and in this exhibition, she explores the idea of concealed and revealed identity—what we choose to show the world, and what we keep hidden. You can meet the artist at the reception on Saturday, March 21.
A new exhibition in the Yarbrough Gallery will explore one of Americans’ favorite places to summer: Maine. On view from April 11 through September 6, VACATIONLAND: American Artists and the State of Maine is a permanent-collection-based exhibition that considers the many American artists who have been inspired by the Pine Tree State, including Winslow Homer, Margaret Zorach, and Marsden Hartley. The exhibition also highlights significant artists’ colonies and art schools, including the Ogunquit Art Colony and the Skowhegan School of Painting and Sculpture—communities that have helped shape American art for generations.
Also new this season is an exhibition in the History Spotlight Gallery that focuses on recreation and leisure. Opening May 16, Columbus at Play explores the games, hobbies, competitions, parks, and pastimes residents of our region have enjoyed since the 19th century. From organized sports to neighbor-
Rothschild Lecture, which this year is held in conjunction with the third-floor exhibition Georgia’s Fall Line. Mark Souther—Professor of History and Director of the Center for Public History and Digital Humanities at Cleveland State University—will discuss his recent book, Sandhill Cities: Metropolitan Ambitions in Augusta, Columbus, and Macon, Georgia (LSU Press, 2025). Souther, a native of Gainesville, Georgia, is a specialist in the American South, and his talk will offer a fascinating perspective on the ambitions and growth of Georgia’s cities over time.
You, our members, are the lifeblood of the Museum. Thank you for your generous support, and I hope you will be able to attend the Members’ Annual Meeting, when we reflect on the past year and share what lies ahead. This year’s meeting will be held on Thursday, May 14, with a reception following.
We look forward to welcoming you throughout the season—your presence truly brings the Museum
In 2024, The Columbus Museum’s Alma Thomas Society voted to acquire Chidera (2021), a painting by Baltimore-based artist Monica Ikegwu. Following the enthusiastic response to that acquisition, the idea emerged to invite Ikegwu to develop a solo exhibition for the Museum.
For Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil, the artist has created an entirely new body of work, expanding on the monochromatic single and double portraits for which she has become widely recognized. In this exhibition, Ikegwu explores the interconnected ideas of concealment and revelation—how identity is shaped by what is shown, what is withheld, and what remains partially obscured.
S everal paintings feature a painted sheer curtain that veils portions of the sitter’s face or body, a recurring motif that prompts questions about visibility, security, and self-presentation. These carefully rendered oil portraits
invite viewers to consider, “How well do we really know the people in our daily lives?” and “What do we hide from and make known to others?”
COMU is proud to present Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil, the artist’s first one-person museum-organized exhibition. Curious about Ikegwu’s striking use of blue and the symbolism behind her distinctive palette? Visitors can learn more through the exhibition catalog, available in the Museum Shop, or by joining the public celebration on Saturday, March 21, from 3 to 7 PM, which will include artist-led tours, live performances, and handson artmaking for all ages.
This permanent-collection-based exhibition spotlights over 150 years of American artists with ties to Maine. The state’s varied topography and picturesque views have long enthused artists seeking new subject matter or escape from humdrum city life.
As the 20th century unfolded, an ever-increasing number of artists discovered the Upper Northeast. They especially appreciated its undeveloped countryside, rustic living conditions, cool summer temperatures, and relative seclusion. VACATIONLAND features work by artists with deep roots in Maine,
like Robert Henri, David Driskell, and Louise Nevelson. It also highlights important artist colonies, such as Monhegan Island and Seguinland. The inclusion of works by artists working in the mid-19th century through the late 20th century corroborates Maine’s enduring allure and inspiration.
Play was widely accepted as a key part of childhood by the late 19th century. Adults understood that children needed time to move around and develop social skills between periods of study and learning.
Today, play is recognized as not just serious fun for children but a basic human need at all ages. This exhibition explores how Chattahoochee Valley residents have enjoyed games and recreation over the past 200 years. Hobbies and leisure activities will be highlighted, as well as competitions and leagues. Public parks, musical groups, organized sports, and needlework will be among the topics covered.
Spring 2026
The C olumbus Museum recently received a gift that makes a meaningful contribution to its American art holdings.
A painting by L oïs Mailou Jones (1905–1998) had been on the curatorial short list for several years. Jones’s oil paintings from her 1937–1938 sabbatical year in France, like View of a Town in France , are particularly desirable because they are so accomplished and so rare. Jones blossomed in the liberal atmosphere of Paris. There she met and befriended Céline Tabary, a fellow art student. The pair returned to Washington together and set up the Little Paris Studio Group, a loose affiliation of African American art teachers who worked for DC Public Schools. They hired models for drawing sessions, critiqued each other’s work, and exhibited as a unified collective. The Columbus-born painter Alma Thomas was an active participant in the Little Paris Studio Group. Indeed, until Thomas’s death in 1978, the lives of Thomas and Jones intersected on multiple occasions, especially at Howard University, Thomas’s alma mater (class
of 1924) and Jones’s employer (1930–1977). Jones was an influential professor for generations of Howard University art students. Several of her pupils went on to have distinguished careers of their own, including collection artists David Driskell, Elizabeth Catlett, Mildred Thompson, Lloyd McNeill, and Lou Stovall. The Columbus Museum is thrilled to add View of a Town in France to its holdings. This handsome painting will fill a significant gap in COMU’s collection with an excellent example from a banner year.
The Museum is gr ateful to Columbus-born, Brooklyn-based patron Ralph Julius, Jr., who, since 2017, has made several donations of art to COMU—like Jones’ View of a Town in France —in memory of his parents, Dene and Ralph Julius, Sr. These impactful gifts, which elevate the quality of the overall collection, include a Japanese-influenced, high-style chair from the Herter Brothers firm and a cityscape by one of America’s very best watercolorists, Charles Demuth.
The Columbus Museum recently acquired a needlework sampler made by one of Muscogee County’s most notable antebellum residents. Margaret “Peggy” Taylor Collier was born November 13, 1789, in Brunswick County, Virginia. She almost certainly made this sampler in Virginia or perhaps near Augusta, Georgia, as a girl. It features the alphabet in both upper- and lower-case letters, as well as numerals 0–9. The unusual identifier at the bottom is also a factual statement: “Peggy Taylor Collier was born Nov. 13 1789.”
On February 22, 1809, in Columbia County, Collier married John W. Woolfolk (1781–1861), with whom she had six children. The Woolfolks moved to Muscogee County in the 1830s as John became one of the earliest and wealthiest land owners in the Wynnton area. Their home at 1615
12th Street is still standing. It was built circa 1835 and was once part of an estate that stretched from Weracoba Creek to the foot of Wynn’s Hill and from Wynnton Road to just north of present-day 13th Street. Woolfolk also owned other plantations totaling thousands of acres in Muscogee County and Georgia, including land that eventually became part of Fort Benning. Margaret Woolfolk died in Columbus on January 31, 1853. Her sampler is the first made by a local woman to enter the COMU collection, as well as the collection’s first alphabet sampler, made by nearly all young American girls in well-to-do families in the late 18th and early 19th centuries.
After an unforgettable night last year, Racing for COMU is back—and if you were there, you already know this is one event you won’t want to miss. Last year’s annual fundraiser was a huge success with a packed house, high-energy betting, and fantastic food and drinks. This year, we’re bringing that same excitement back for an even more thrilling Derby-inspired evening at The Columbus Museum.
Join us as we watch the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby while enjoying an elevated night of betting, bourbon, dining, and live music—all in support of the Museum’s exhibitions, educational programs, and commitment to free admission for our community. Festivities begin at 5:30 PM with betting opportunities and a variety of fun activities to set the mood. Guests will then gather to watch the Derby live—the heart-pounding centerpiece of the evening—before celebrating with dancing and live music.
guests can get Derby-ready in advance with our taking place the week before the event. Whether you’re
crafting something bold, classic, or delightfully over-the-top, the workshop is the perfect way to get into the Derby spirit—and ensure your look is raceday ready.
This year ’s gourmet menu will once again be crafted by EPIC, led by renowned chef Jamie Keating. The event is chaired by Cathryn Pease, whose enthusiasm and dedication help make Racing for COMU one of the Museum’s most anticipated nights of the year.
Non-member tickets include a one-year Individual Museum Membership, offering exclusive benefits such as invitations to members-only exhibition openings and events, complimentary or discounted program access, free admission to more than 200 museums through the Southeastern Reciprocal Membership Program (SERM), and 10% discount in the Museum Shop.
If last year was any indication, Racing for COMU promises another night filled with style, celebration, and unforgettable moments—all for a cause
Racing for COMU
Saturday, May 2
5:30 – 9:30 PM
$125 Members/$150 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited.
Fascinator Creations Workshop
Saturday, April 25
10:30 AM – 12:30 PM
$40 Members/$55 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited.
American Art. Discover how artists have captured the essence of their subjects, from early colonial figures to contemporary icons..
7 Saturday & 10 Tuesday Artful Babies
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
Ages 6 - 24 months & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required. Explore books, hands-on objects, and an art activity for children and caregivers to enjoy together.
2:30 – 4:30 PM // FREE Elementary students & caregivers. 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.
Celebrating
Every Saturday // 2 PM // FREE Drop-in event. No registration required.
14 Saturday & 17 Tuesday Mini Makers
10:30 – 11:30 AM
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 masterpiec es to take home.
14 Saturday Yoga at the Museum
10:30 AM – Noon
$5 Members/$10 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited.
2 – 4 PM
Ages 16+. $30 Members/$40 Non-Members Registration required. Space is limited. Join Museum staff to create a shadowbox inspired by the exhibition America Fantastica: Memories, Dreams, and Chance. Explore Surrealist concepts and translate them into your own one-of-a-kind artwork. Materials will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring small trinkets they wish to incorporate into their design.
De-stress with a yoga class at COMU, surrounded by art and history! Start with a short mindfulness-focused gallery 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.
Join a COMU docent for a guided tour highlighting our permanent collection. Learn about American art and regional history through this hour-long tour of some of our most beloved collection objects.
3 – 7 PM // FREE
No registration required.
Meet the artist and celebrate in style at The Columbus Museum as we debut Monica Ikegwu: Through the Veil, the artist’s first solo museum exhibition. Spend your Saturday engaging directly with Baltimore-based artist Monica Ikegwu through gallery tours led by the artist herself, alongside live performances, food trucks, and hands-on art making for all ages—an energetic, immersive celebration of new work and creative community.
28 Saturday Family Saturday
10 AM – Noon // FREE
No registration required.
Stop by COMU every month for new activities exploring the Museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
31 Tuesday Open Studio
10 AM – Noon // FREE
Ages 5 – 10 years & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
Spend your Spring Break at COMU! Join us daily in the Studio as we explore a different object from the Museum’s collection each day to use as inspiration for an artmaking activity.
1 Wednesday – 3 Friday Open Studio
10 AM – Noon // FREE
Ages 5 – 10 years & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
4 Saturday & 7 Tuesday Artful Babies
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
Ages 6 – 24 months & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
9 Thursday Garden Volunteer Work Day
Bradley Olmsted Garden
8:30 AM – Noon
11 Saturday
Yoga at the Museum
10:30 AM – Noon
$5 Members/$10 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited.
11 Saturday & 14 Tuesday Mini Makers
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
Ages 2 – 4 years & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
14 Tuesday After School Art Break
2:30 – 4:30 PM // FREE
Elementary students & caregivers. No registration required.
16 Thursday
Georgia Fall Line Speaker Event
5:30 – 8 PM // FREE
No registration required.
Celebrate Georgia’s Fall Line, COMU’s newest history exhibition, with a reception, gallery exploration, and dynamic talk by Professor Mark Souther of Cleveland State University at 6:30 PM. Drawing from , Souther will explore the bold ambitions and evolving identities of Georgia’s Fall Line cities, including Augusta, Columbus, and Macon.
17 Friday
The Art of Glass Making Workshop – Bubble Bowls
3 PM
Advanced class cost: $150 per Person
Registration required. Space is limited. Are you one of our seasoned students? Sign up for our new advanced glass making workshop where you will get to craft your very own glass bubble bowl. Limited space is available, so sign up early.
18 Saturday & 19 Sunday
The Art of Glass Making Workshop – Spring Flowers
10 AM, Noon, 2 PM, 4 PM, 6 PM
$75 Members/$85 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited. All materials are provided. No experience is necessary.
18 Saturday
Family Saturday
10 AM – Noon // FREE
No registration required.
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20 Monday Volunteer/Docent Appreciation Luncheon
11:30 AM – 1 PM FREE to COMU Volunteers and Docents
21 Tuesday
COMU Lifelong Learners: VACATIONLAND
12:15 PM // FREE
Optional Gallery Experience at 11:30 AM Registration required. Space is limited.
Join us for our monthly lunch lecture series highlighting topics related to objects and exhibitions currently on view at COMU! In April, COMU’s Curator of American Art, Jonathan F. Walz, Ph.D., will talk about the new exhibition VACATIONLAND: American Artists in Maine with added commentary from Libby Bischof, Professor of History and University Historian at the University of Southern Maine and Executive Director of the Osher Map Library and Smith Center for Cartographic Education. Participants have the option to purchase lunch from the Museum’s Café or bring their own.
25 Saturday Adult Workshop: Fascinator Creations
10:30 AM – 12:15 PM
$40 Members/$55 Non-Members Registration required. Space is limited. Make your own fascinator inspired by the Racing for COMU annual fundraiser! Join Museum staff to create a one-of-a-kind headpiece that is sure to impress. Materials needed to make your fascinator will be provided, but participants are encouraged to bring any unique decorations or hats they wish to embellish.
2 Saturday Racing for COMU
5:30 – 9:30 PM
$125 Members/$150 Non-Members Registration required. Space is limited. Experience the 152nd running of the Kentucky Derby with an evening of betting, bourbon, dining, and live music. The Derby runs at 6:45 PM, so arrive in time to place your bets!
9 Saturday Yoga at the Museum
10:30 AM – Noon
$5 Members/$10 Non-Members Registration required. Space is limited.
12 Tuesday After School Art Break
2:30 – 4:30 PM // FREE
Elementary students & caregivers. No registration required.
14 Thursday Garden Volunteer Work Day
Bradley Olmsted Garden 8:30 AM – Noon
No registration required.
14 Thursday COMU Annual Meeting
4 PM // FREE for Members Registration requested.
Join us as we celebrate COMU’s acquisitions and accomplishments during the 20252026 fiscal year. Reception and tour of the exhibition Columbus at Play to follow.
16 Saturday Family Saturday
10 AM – Noon // FREE No registration required.
For event information and tickets, visit our website or contact:
Membership at 706.748.2562 ext. 5430 or membership@comuga.org
17 Sunday
The Art of Watercolor with Addie Newcomer
2 – 4 PM
$40 Members/$55 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited. Unwind and get creative during this relaxed, hands-on watercolor workshop led by local Columbus artist Addie Newcomer. Enjoy an afternoon of painting paired with wine and charcuterie as Addie guides participants through techniques inspired by nature, texture, and vibrant color. Whether you’re a beginner or an experienced artist, you’ll leave with your own finished watercolor piece –and a deeper appreciation for the art of watercolor.
19 Tuesday COMU Lifelong Learners: Georgia’s Fall Line
12:15 PM // FREE
Optional Gallery Experience at 11:30 AM Registration required. Space is limited. In May, COMU’s Curator of History and Exhibitions Manager, Rebecca Bush, will talk about the ongoing exhibition Georgia’s Fall Line. Participants have the option to purchase lunch from the Museum’s Café or bring their own.
29 Friday
Members & Friends: Bus Trip to Atlanta –Amy Sherald: American Sublime
8 AM – 6 PM
$100 Members/$125 Non-Members
Registration required. Space is limited. Spend the day celebrating the achievements of Georgia natives with COMU! This special outing includes a visit to Amy Sherald: American Sublime at the High Museum of Art, followed by lunch at the iconic Mary Mac’s Tea Room. The day concludes with a visit to The Jimmy Carter Presidential Library and Museum, offering a meaningful and memorable cultural experience in Atlanta.
Image: Amy Sherald, What’s different about Alice is that she has the most incisive way of telling the truth (detail), 2017, oil on canvas, The Fund for African American Art, The Columbus Museum G.2017.10
Our summer camps offer a fun, creative environment where campers can explore art through engaging studio lessons, hands-on art making, and daily gallery walks throughout the Museum. Each week concludes with a special exhibition celebrating every camper’s artwork—an experience families and friends won’t want to miss.
To help ensure a positive experience for all campers, please note:
Campers must meet the minimum age requirement on or before the first day of their registered camp session.
Pre-K campers must be fully toilet trained and able to use the bathroom independently.
Full-day campers should bring a lunch and a snack each day; Pre-K campers only need to bring a snack.
On The Move! (Ages 4-5)
June 1 – 5 // 9 AM – Noon // Instructor: Hayley Ellis
Young artists explore motion through art, movement, and hands-on projects inspired by things that roll, float, and fly.
Art Sampler (Ages 5-7)
June 8 – 12 // 9 AM – 5 PM // Instructor: Alex Howell
Campers explore a variety of art materials and techniques while exploring the Museum and discovering new ways to create.
Fun With Fiber (Ages 8-10)
June 15 – 19 // 9 AM – 5 PM // Instructor: Jamie Wilkinson
Campers explore fiber art through weaving, stitching, and mixed-media projects.
Playful Painters (Ages 5-7)
June 22 – 26 // 9 AM – 5 PM // Instructor: Liz Elliott
Young artists experiment with painting through portraits, still lifes, murals, watercolor, and folk art.
Chattahoochee Creators (Ages 8-10)
July 6 – 10 // 9 AM – 5 PM // Instructor: Jamie Wilkinson Campers explore artists and creators connected to the Chattahoochee Valley, using the region’s history, culture, and creative traditions as inspiration for their own work.
Museum Detectives (Ages 5-7)
July 13 – 17 // 9 AM – 5 PM // Instructor: Lesley Jakovcic Campers solve art mysteries in the galleries using observation, drawing, painting, and collage.
Savvy Sculptors (Ages 8-10)
July 20 – 24 // 9 AM – 5 PM // Instructor: Hayley Ellis
Campers design and build imaginative sculptures using clay, wire, and recycled materials.
Chattahoochee Creators (Ages 5-7)
July 27 – 31 // 9 AM – 5 PM // Instructor: Alex Howell
Inspired by the Chattahoochee River, campers create art that explores nature, water, and community.
Pre-K Camp (Ages 4-5):
$85 members/$95 non-members
Full Day Camp (ages 5-7 and 8-10):
$160 members/$190 non-members
Each camp is one full week (Monday-Friday)
COMU’s Education team is always looking for meaningful ways to serve our community, and a new partnership with Dimon Magnet Academy is doing just that. Beginning in the 2025–2026 school year, The Columbus Museum has teamed
up with Dimon to support its fourth-grade teachers as the school works toward STEAM certification through the Georgia Department of Education.
STEAM—an educational approach that brings together science, technology, engineering, art, and math—encourages students to learn by connecting ideas across subjects and solving real-world problems. Georgia was the first state in the nation to offer an official STEAM certification pathway, recognizing schools that make a long-term commitment to hands-on, project-based learning. As part of the certification process, schools are also asked to collaborate with community partners—making COMU a natural fit.
Academic Programs Manager Rachel Vogt has worked closely with Dimon’s fourth-grade teaching team to develop a year-long program centered around their guiding question: How can Dimon Magnet Academy cultivate resources and advocate to support the fundamental needs and insecurities within our community?
Throughout the school year, students will visit The Columbus Museum three times, engaging with both the art and history collections to strengthen their observation and critical thinking skills. By looking closely at objects and artworks, students learn how visual materials can communicate ideas, tell stories, and reflect the world around us—just as books and written sources do. Museum educators will also visit Dimon throughout the year to support students as they explore creative, real-world applications for what they are learning. After a recent visit with graphic designer and Museum gallery teacher Alora Dudek, students were given a design challenge: to work collaboratively on a label for one of the vegetables grown in Dimon’s school garden. Projects like this show students how creativity and communication can go hand in hand.
“Our Dimon 4th grade team has loved being partners with The Columbus Museum! The partnership has given our students so many unique opportuni-
ties that they would not get elsewhere, and it has given them fantastic opportunities where they can understand how art can be used as a communication tool. We love the new, innovative ideas they share with us and the students,” said Ms. Renate Golden, 4th grade teacher.
The partnership reflects COMU’s ongoing commitment to interdisciplinary education and to providing students with meaningful opportunities to connect classroom learning with the Museum’s collections and resources. Through collaboration, creativity, and community-focused projects, Dimon’s fourth graders are discovering new ways to learn, communicate, and make an impact.
The COMU Shop enjoyed a successful holiday season, highlighted by our annual Sip & Shop with local artists and the return of Santa during our festive Winter Wonderland celebration. Thank you to those who joined us for those occasions.
This spring , the Garden Café invites visitors to relax and refuel with Fountain City Coffee’s new gourmet café offerings, an ideal complement to time spent exploring the galleries or strolling through the Bradley Olmsted Garden.
The new menu includes a selection of thoughtfully crafted sandwiches, easy-to-enjoy wraps, and snack boxes, perfect for a light lunch, a garden break, or a relaxed moment between galleries. With both hearty and lighter options available, the café offers something for every kind of Museum day.
Our Docents and Volunteers are the heart of the Museum, and we look forward to celebrating their dedication at our annual Volunteer and Docent Luncheon Monday, April 20. Thank you to all who generously share their time and talents in support of the Museum.
RSVP to the luncheon by contacting Brooke King at bking@comuga.org.
October 1 to December 31, 2025
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.
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.**
Mr. & Mrs. Harrison Wallace*
D. Steven Sharp**
Mrs. Lovick P. Corn**
David Durant
Mr. & Mrs. Kerry W. Hand**
Dr. & Mrs. Thornton F. Jordan**
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Houghland Lampton**
Mrs. Cherry N. Pease**
Dr. & Mrs. Richard S. Robbins**
Maxine R. Schiffman**
Mr. & Mrs. Asa V. Swift
Bobsie Carlton Swift**
Katherine & Wright Waddell**
Mrs. Davis Ronald Watson**
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley**
Ed & Suzanne Burdeshaw**
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Butler**
Judye S. Harris**
James G. & Kathryn A. Hillenbrand
Gail B. Greenblatt**
Marjorie & Jerry Newman**
Mr. & Mrs. Otis J. Scarborough**
Mr. & Mrs. D. A. Turner III
Dr. Chip & Audrey Tillman**
Mr. & Mrs. Ronald L. Wilson**
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Woodruff
Rebecca K. & Sidney H. Yarbrough III, M.D.**
**Continuous member for 20+ years // *Continuous member for 10+ years
Mr. & Mrs. Thomas E. Adams, Jr.*
Dr. & Mrs. A. C. Alvarez**
Dr. & Mrs. David P. Antekeier
Fred & Catalina Aranas Family Foundation
Nancy Elizabeth Arrington
Ms. Betty L. Auten*
Bo Bartlett & Betsy Eby*
Mr. & Mrs. Donald W. Beck, Jr.**
Susan Berry
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. Philip L. Brewer**
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Brooks
Nancy Sullivan Burgin*
Ms. Patricia A. Butts
Florene Calvin-Dawkins
Mr. & Mrs. Gill Cargill*
Jonathan Cartydue
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.**
Mr. & Mrs. Calvin Evans, Jr.
Mint & Robert Flowers**
Cindy & Spencer Garrard
Nora & Gardiner Garrard**
Mrs. Sally Q. Gates**
Mr. & Mrs. Clay Gullatt
James E. & Kelli Hall*
Mr. Christopher R. Harman**
Dr. & Mrs. Ed P. Helton
Robbie Keith Holt**
Darren & Becky Horne
Mrs. Lula Huff**
Mr. & Mrs. Jack Hughston
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**
Ashok & Mary Kumar*
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Hardaway Lampton*
Drs. Francye & Joseph Largeman*
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
Marjorie & Jerry Newman**
Dr. & Mrs. Douglas Pahl*
Dr. & Mrs. Robert M. Patton*
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*
Mr. Frederick Spitzmiller
Ms. Rose H. Steiner**
Dr. & Mrs. Matthew Stewart
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
Chris Weaver**
Mr. L. Rexford Whiddon**
Mrs. Cecil Whitaker**
Susan Smith Wiggins*
Pat & Jack Wilensky**
Mrs. Brevard House Windsor**
Kay & Billy Winn**
Bob & Liz Wolverton
Keith & Susan Wood
Mr. & Mrs. Joel O. Wooten*
Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey G. Adams
Mrs. Julia S. Alexander**
Drs. Karin & Champ Baker III*
Susan Berry
Mr. Reynolds Bickerstaff
Mrs. Marjorie B. Bickerstaff**
Mr. Mrs. Alfred O. Blackmar
Mr. & Mrs. Lee Brantley*
Mr. & Mrs. Gary O. Bruce**
Helen J. Burgin
Mr. Robert F. Burgin III**
Garrett & Shawn Burns
Ann P. Burr**
Ms. Jan Carter**
Elizabeth & Shaun Conlin
Scott & Pam Cotter
Dixie Crymes**
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.**
Dr. & Mrs. Jerry Goldsmith**
Mr. & Mrs. Madden Hatcher, Jr.**
Mrs. Richard Hallock
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Huff**
Mr. & Mrs. Charles D. Johnson**
Mr. & Mrs. Miles Jordan
Dr. Ron & Mrs. Leslie King
Mr. & Mrs. Seth L. Knight III**
Mr. & Mrs. R. J. Krieg*
Betty Krulik
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
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Olson**
Mr. & Mrs. J. Donald Peek**
Larry & Kate Rosenstrauch
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**
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Springer
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. & Mrs. J. B. Vaught
Mr. Elliott Waddell**
Mr. & Mrs. Mal Waldrep
Mrs. Jessie G. Wright**
Mr. & Mrs. James D. Yancey**
Mr. & Mrs. Bruno Zupan**
The Columbus Museum is grateful to recognize our Friend, Reciprocal, Family, Duo, Individual, YAP, & Civic members who joined or renewed within the last quarter.
Mr. & Mrs. Seth Harp**
Mr. & Mrs. Brock Jones**
Mr. & Mrs. Seth L. Knight III**
Katrin Meidell
Margaret Blanchard Smith
Mr. & Mrs. Charles T. Staples**
Mrs. Susan Temple
RECIPROCAL
Jean R. Anderson**
Debbie & Remo Antoniolli
Mr. & Mrs. John O. Barwick III*
Mr. & Mrs. Vance Beck*
Jacob & Claire Beil**
Carol & Tom Boers**
Mr. & Mrs. Scott Boyce
Scott & Alice Bryan*
Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Bush
Dr. Marilyn Laufer & Mr. Charles T. Butler*
Tom & Myra Converse*
Ms. Geraldine W. Goodman*
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Griffin**
Ashley Holt
Mr. & Mrs. Al Johnson*
Dr. & Mrs. James Lopez**
Ms. Judith M. Nail**
Elizabeth H. Russell**
Mr. & Mrs. T. Christopher Shadburn II**
Fran Bellezza
Mr. & Mrs. Neil Block*
Mr. & Mrs. Mike H. Buckner**
Dr. Kay E. & Dr. William D.
Campbell
Mr. David Fivecoat
Art & Kathy France**
Frank & Linda Freeland
Dan & Sara Ginter
Ross Harper
Betsey Harrington
Evelyn Henson
Ms. Sandra S. Hudson
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Huff**
Jayson & Lauren Leatherland
Ashley McLain
Dr. & Mrs. Harold W. McRae**
Anne & Jim Messner**
Mr. & Mrs. Jack J. Pease III**
Seth & Rachel Pound
Mr. & Mrs. James Russell
Walter & Dancy Stroman**
Ms. Sandra K. Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Cham Watkins
Col. & Mrs. Ronald P. West**
Mr. & Mrs. Mote W. Andrews, Jr.**
Virginia Causey*
Bill Fortson
Jack Hagler
Emily Heslin
Theresa Jackson
Mr. & Mrs. Gregory K. Pridgen**
Mr. & Mrs. Andrew Robinson**
Rabbi Beth Schwartz*
Kelli Wilkes & Mark Komendantov
Mattie K. Wright
Mr. Kenneth J. Broda**
Ms. Nancy Claridy
Effie Davidis
Marian P. Fletcher
Ms. Lavonda W. Forbes**
Ann M. Hall
Mrs. Betty Jo Hooks
Tom & Vicki Ladshaw
Ms. Jeanette Marshall*
Patrick P. Martin*
Ms. Anne Mims*
Mrs. Billy A. Phelps**
Robert Scott
Steve & Adleyn Scott*
Rubye Stafford
Jill Tigner
Mrs. Martha Ruth Whatley*
Carole Barham*
Catherine Erickson & Mark Siddall
The Columbus Museum is proud to recognize our active Alma Thomas Society members who joined or renewed within the last quarter.
Mrs. Donald F. Broda, Jr.
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Butler
Mr. Robert T. Flournoy
Mrs. Sally Q. Gates
Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth M. Henson, Jr.
Dr. & Mrs. Thornton F. Jordan
Patrick P. Martin
Ms. Marianne Richter
Ms. Melanie Slaton & Mr. Ben Holden
Celia C. Solomon
Mr. & Mrs. William B. Turner, Jr.
The Columbus Museum gratefully acknowledges the following contributions in honor or in memory of special friends.
In honor of Charles E. Hall, Sr.
Mrs. Sally S. Hall
In honor of Donna & Kerry Hand
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Amos
Mr. & Mrs. Cham Watkins
In honor of Chris & Ken Henson
George & Jean Flowers
Dr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Lawhorne, Jr.
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 J. Philip Thayer
Mr. & Mrs. Cham Watkins
In honor of Martha Ruth Whatley of the Lumiere Study Club
Mr. & Mrs. Jack J. Pease IV
In memory of Florence Jean Sears
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Amos
The Columbus Museum gratefully acknowledges the following friends for their contributions.
Donation of Columbus movie memorabilia
Daniel Bellware
Donation of Gari Melchers artwork
Gift of Dr. Philip L. Brewer in memory of his wife, Lorraine Farino Brewer
Donation of Mills and Reed artwork
Gift of William Dunlop
Donation of Juan Hamilton artwork
Gift of Thornton & Sue Jordan
Donation of Midland depot model
Gift of the family of Judge Kenneth Followill & Jack & Caroline Schley
Donation of Columbus recreational ephemera
Gift of Jonathan Frederick
Walz, Ph.D.
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Donation of Chatt-a-hoots cap
Gift of John P. Yeend
Donation of Google Doodle
artwork
Davian Chester
Donation of Andy Warhol artwork
Dan & Kathelen Amos
Donation to Fund for African American Art
Emily Friedman
Lena Walker
Donation for Bradley Olmsted Garden
Georgia Tree Council
Dan & Kathelen Amos
Friends of the Museum
Donation for Susan Cochran Bus
Fund
Mrs. Julia S. Alexander
Sherida Brannan
Ms. Marjorie Drury
Mr. Harry L. Lindsey
Steven & Angela
Marvets-Bradshaw
Next Generation Fund of
The Bradley Turner Foundation
Donation for education programs
Mr. & Mrs. Stephen T. Butler
Next Generation Fund of The Bradley Turner Foundation
Donation for general acquisitions
Ms. Sandra S. Hudson
Ralph Julius Charitable Trust
Donation for general operations
Sherida Brannan
LeighAnn DiCesaris
Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Griffin
Annie H. Kirkland & John Paul Divers
Deborah McCranie
Ronald & Jenda Pettigrew
GB & Charlotte Saunders Foundation Inc.
D. Steven Sharp
Trina Stuckert
J. Barnett Woodruff Charitable Annuity Lead Trust
Donation for Year End (as of 12/31/2025)
Deborah Brumback
Dr. Marilyn Laufer & Mr. Charles T. Butler
Lee Capraro & Julian Ripple
George M. Chescheir
The Mildred Miller Fort Foundation, Inc.
Mrs. Richard Hallock
Mrs. Nell Hudson
Mary S. Hurley
Mrs. Erwin D. Key
Dr. Ron & Mrs. Leslie King
Sandra J. Larkin
Dr. & Mrs. David F. Lewis
Mr. & Mrs. Anthony D. Link
Dr. Edwin L. Page & Pamela Harmann Page
Mr. & Mrs. William Roland Peek
Margaret Blanchard Smith
Dr. Eva Sperk
Synovus Trust Company, N.A.
Mr. & Mrs. Phillip J. Vongsavang
The Willcox-Lumpkin Foundation
Ray M. & Jane R. Wright Foundation, Inc.
Donation for Young Art Patrons
Seth & Rachel Pound
James E. Hall
President
Daniel P. Amos Vice President
Florene Dawkins Corresponding Secretary
Marianne Richter MuseumDirector/RecordingSecretary
Tyler Townsend, CFA Treasurer
Chris Henson
Immediate Past President
Daniel P. Amos, Kathelen V. Amos, Mary B. Bradley, Kay Broda, Lance Brooks, Lark Champion, Brad Clements, Florene Dawkins, Ivey Evans, Mint Flowers, Gail B. Greenblatt, James E. Hall, Pace Halter, Donna S. Hand, Chris Henson, 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, Elizabeth C. Ogie, Gwendolyn H. Ruff, Jack Schley, Bobsie Swift, Tyler Townsend, 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
Honorable Calvin Smyre
J. Barrington Vaught
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
Aimee Brooks
Collections Manager
Miles Kirkpatrick
Associate Collections Manager
Matthew Swindell
Exhibition Designer
Keith Smith
Lead Preparator/Art & Artifacts Handler
Benny Weldon
Associate Preparator/Art & Artifacts Handler
EDUCATION
Lucy Kacir Director of Education & Engagement
Jessamy South Youth & Family Programs Manager
Rachel Vogt Academic Programs Manager
Carter Eldridge Community Outreach Coordinator
DEVELOPMENT
Morgan Wilson Director of Development
Julie Garner Event Sales Manager
Landy Cartledge Grants & Sponsorships Officer
Kim Thomas Development Assistant
MARKETING & PUBLIC RELATIONS
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
Myah Tomlinson
Visitor Services Representative
Emily Gutowski
Visitor Services Representative
Julia Wagers
Visitor Services Representative
Al Johnson
Security Chief
Krim Hashem El
Security Deputy
Matthew Thompson Horticulturist
Edward Diamond
Maintenance Engineer
Shakeem Riggs
Lead Custodian
Alice Holmes Custodian
Dorothy Walker Custodian
Rita Palm Custodian
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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