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Summer at The C olumbus Museum is a season of connection—where art, history, and communi ty come together in vibrant and meaningful ways. As our galleries fill with families, students, and returning visitors, we are excited to share new ad ditions, special exhibitions, and continued part nerships that deepen the stories we tell.
In this issue, we are pleased to highlight a sig nificant new addition to the collection, Carter I by Andy Warhol. This work is especially notable for being signed by both artist and sitter. Created in 1976 for Carter’s presidential cam paign, the portrait captures a pivotal moment at the intersection of American art and history, with strong ties to our region. We are grateful to Dan and Kathelen Amos for this generous gift.
In ce lebration of America’s 250th birthday, we present a focused exhibition in the Crowley Gal lery exploring the Revolutionary era and the early years of the Republic. Circa 1776 brings together portraits of Colonial Americans who helped shape the nation, alongside period decorative arts and historical artifacts that illuminate this formative time.
Our partnership with the Art Bridges F oundation continues this summer with a new set of loans from the Honolulu Museum of Art. These works will be on view in our permanent collection galleries, as well as in a focused installation highlighting Asian American artists.
We are also proud to share that recognition of the Museum’s transformative renovation continues to grow. The project recently received an Award of Merit from the Georgia chapter of the American Institute of Architects in the Renovation/Restoration/Adaptive Reuse category. With so much happening this season, I invite you to explore our exhibitions, participate in our programs, and reconnect with the works that make The Columbus Museum such a vital part of our community. ON THE COVER:
Summer is a particularly special time at the Museum, as children and families fill our spaces with energy and curiosity. The Dan and Kathelen Amos Children’s Gallery offers hands-on exploration while our eight weeks of summer camps provide engaging opportunities for young learners to connect with art and history. Our Summer Festival will take place on June 27, alongside a full calendar of weekly activities.
The Columbus Museum is proud to mark the nation’s semiquincentennial with a special installation in the Crowley Gallery. Entitled Circa 1776, the exhibition brings together objects created within the 25 years on either side of the founding of the United States, offering a focused
look at the people, materials, and ideas that shaped the early Republic. Drawn largely from the Museum’s permanent collection, the installation highlights the breadth of artistic and material production during this pivotal era. Visitors will encounter a dynamic Revolutionary War battle scene alongside portraits of early Americans that reflect both personal identity and emerging national ideals. Decorative arts—including finely crafted furniture, medals, and domestic objects—offer insight into daily life, revealing how artistry and function intertwined in the late 18th and early 19th centuries. Together, these works illuminate not only the historical moment, but also the evolving story of American craftsmanship, politics, and culture.
To enrich this presentation, The Johnson Collection of Spartanburg, South Carolina, has generously lent a rare pair of portraits by Joshua Johnson, an early 19th-century artist now recognized as the first professional African American painter in the United States. Fewer than two dozen museums nationwide hold examples of Johnson’s work, making this an extraordinary opportunity to experience his portraits in person. Their inclusion expands the narrative of the exhibition, foregrounding the contributions of African American artists in the early Republic.
Several recent acquisitions from The Columbus Museum’s collection will also make their public debut in Circa 1776, further deepening the installation and offering fresh perspectives on this formative period in American history.
Thursday, July 9
Art & Patriotism Guided Tour
5:30 – 6:30 PM // FREE
American artists have used their creative output to share stories throughout history. Join Lucy Kacir, Director of Education and Engagement, for a gallery experience exploring the intersection of art and patriotism in the United States.
Images: 4. Unknown maker, Baltimore Federal Card Table, c. 1790-1800, mahogany, Museum purchase made possible by the Daniel P. and Shannon L. Amos Foundation; a Friend of the Museum, in honor of Mrs. Clarence C. Butler; and The Watson Fund, in memory of Brig. Gen. Paul C. Watson, The Columbus Museum G.2002.13 // 5. Unknown maker, Spectacles owned by Hannah Mendenhall, c. 1775-1798, metal, glass, Gift of the Corn Family, The Columbus Museum G.2021.82.1 // 6. Charles Balthazar Julien Fevret de Saint-Memin, Portrait of Thomas Hillen, 1804, pencil, charcoal and chalk on paper, Gift of Dr. and Mrs. Philip L. Brewer in honor of the Museum’s 50th Anniversary, The Columbus Museum G.2003.38.7
7. Unknown maker, George Washington Indian peace medal, 1792, coin silver, The Art Acquisition and Restoration Fund, The Columbus Museum G.2022.5
COMU is proud to once again participate in the Art Bridges Partner Loan Network with seven unique loans of American art. The ceramic vessel and six paintings are owned by the Honolulu Museum of Art, legendary for its renowned collection of Asian and Asian American art.
Art Bridges, based in Bentonville, Arkansas, exists to expand access to all kinds of American art and to inspire institutions to open their vaults and share important works that would otherwise go unseen. The organization covers costs for packing and shipping as well as for educational programs centered around the borrowed objects.
For this generous year-long loan, COMU will incorporate three paintings into the permanent collection galleries. These canvases will create fresh visual juxtapositions with “conversation partners” already in the galleries. New insights and interpretations for old favorites at COMU are sure to arise. The other four loans will form the core of a small tworoom installation highlighting Asian American art. Six objects are by artists not yet represented in COMU’s holdings, thereby offering visitors the chance to study firsthand new compositions and styles.
The construction of Columbus’ “Iron Bank” spanned the Civil War. As envisioned by Bank of Columbus president William H. Young, its Renaissance Revival style projected power and stability. After several years of purchasing land at the southeast corner of Broadway and 11th Street, construction began in July 1860. H.C. Oram & Co. of Philadelphia supplied its distinctive iron front, which arrived in March 1861. One story suggests that the installation of window frames was delayed during the war, so staff simply boarded up the windows until completion in 1866.
One of the building’s first tenants was the Georgia Home Insurance Company. Chartered in 1859 and also led by Young, it was one of the first insurance companies in Georgia, offering fire insurance for homes, businesses, and merchandise (including highly flammable cotton), as well as marine insurance for ship owners. Columbus’ First National
Bank was chartered in 1876 as an offshoot of Georgia Home, and the two businesses shared their headquarters for decades while being led by John Rhodes Browne and later his son Rhodes. In 1948, stockholders approved a merger with the Home Insurance Company of New York, ending the company’s nearly 80-year local presence.
This gold leaf sign, which hung at the company’s iconic building, was reverse painted on glass by a firm in New York City’s Financial District. The newspaper used as backing now peeks through as paint has flaked away over the decades, revealing the sign’s year of manufacture: 1898.
An American painter, graphic artist, and filmmaker, Andy Warhol remains one of the most influential and widely recognized figures of the Pop Art movement. Emerging in the 1960s, Pop Art responded to the rise of mass media, advertising, and consumer culture, blurring the boundaries between fine art and everyday life. Warhol stood at the center of this shift, transforming familiar images—celebrities, products, and public figures—into works that were at once instantly recognizable and conceptually provocative.
This new acquisition, Jimmy Carter I , is a silkscreen print, a medium Warhol embraced for its ability to remove artist-specific mark-making from the process while allowing for striking clarity, repetition, and variation. By using silkscreen, Warhol challenged traditional ideas of
production as both subject and method, and reinforcing his interest in how images circulate and gain meaning in modern culture.
In 1976, the Democratic National Committee commissioned Warhol to create a portrait of former Georgia governor Jimmy Carter for his presidential campaign. The commission came at a pivotal moment in American history, as the country sought renewed trust and transparency in the wake of the Watergate scandal. The intention was strategic: to appeal to younger voters and a media-savvy electorate by aligning Carter with Warhol’s cultural cachet—his celebrity, art world influence, and unmistakable visual style. At a time when most campaign imagery remained formal and conventional, Warhol’s approach introduced a sense of immediacy and modernity. The resulting portraits merge pop art with politics, presenting Carter as a contemporary and approachable figure, while also signaling a broader shift toward the increasingly visual and image-driven nature of political campaigns.
That August , Warhol traveled to Carter’s peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, a setting that offered a deliberate contrast to the polished environments typically associated with national politics. There, he photographed Carter and members of his family, including Rosalynn Carter, their daughter Amy, and Carter’s mother, Lillian. Warhol worked primarily with a Polaroid camera, a tool he favored for its immediacy and ability to quickly generate source material for his prints. These informal photo sessions produced a series of images that Warhol later translated into silkscreen compositions. Two principal painted versions of Carter emerged from this process. The version represented here captures the candidate in a contemplative, even solemn moment—an expression Carter later attributed to the financial pressures of the campaign—while a second version presents a more familiar, smiling likeness.
In this portrait, Warhol’s characteristic visual language is on full display. The cropped composition focuses closely on Carter’s face,
emphasizing expression over setting, while the bold contrasts and flattened areas of color heighten the image’s graphic impact. The result is an image that feels both personal and iconic—rooted in a specific moment yet designed for broad public circulation. By depicting Carter in a quieter, more introspective pose, Warhol offers a nuanced counterpoint to the confident, smiling imagery typical of political campaigns, inviting viewers to consider the complexity behind the public persona.
The Democratic National Committee’s forward-thinking campaign ultimately proved effective; Carter went on to win the presidency and later credited Warhol, along with fellow artist Jamie Wyeth, for helping shift the momentum of the race. The collaboration between artists and a presidential campaign marked a notable moment in the convergence of art, politics, and media—one that continues to resonate in today’s visually driven political landscape.
The Columbus Museum is especially proud to have acquired this particular impression from the first edition, distinguished by the rare presence of signatures from both artist and sitter—an exceptional convergence of artistic and historical significance. This important work enters the collection through the generosity of Kathelen and Dan Amos, whose gift ensures its preservation and accessibility for our community. With its strong ties to Georgia and its intersection of American art and political history, Jimmy Carter I holds particular resonance for the Museum and the region we serve. As part of the permanent collection, it will support future exhibitions, educational initiatives, and conversations that connect past and present in meaningful ways.
The print is currently on view in the Museum’s Shorter Gallery, where we invite visitors to experience this remarkable work firsthand.
2 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
Drop by COMU for new surprises each week – scavenger hunts, exploring touch objects in the galleries, special art-making activities… and more!
3 Wednesday Gallery Play Date
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 6 - 24 months & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
Families are invited to explore objects on view in the gallery and play with a variety of objects, including toys, books, games, and more!
5 Friday Story Time Tour
10 – 11 AM // FREE
No registration required.
Explore COMU through stories and handson objects during these special interactive family tours. With lots of opportunities for audience participation, families will look closely at four objects in the Museum as we make discoveries about what we see.
6 Saturday 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.
9 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
10 Wednesday Gallery Play Date
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 2 – 4 years. Drop-in event. No registration required.
11 Thursday
Celebrating
12 Friday Story Time Tour
10 – 11 AM // FREE No registration required.
13 Saturday Mini Makers
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
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-
16 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
Every Saturday // 2 PM // FREE Drop-in event. No registration required.
17 Wednesday Gallery Play Date
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 6 - 24 months & caregivers. Drop-in event.
Join Lucy Kacir, Direc-
about Juneteenth and how objects in COMU’s
termination related to the southern freedom
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. (detail), 1995, mixed media on wood, The Edward Swift Shorter Bequest
18 Thursday – 21 Sunday Classic Finds for Dad Sale
Drop-in During Shop Hours
Celebrate Dad with something timeless. Enjoy this curated sale featuring thoughtful gifts, classic accessories, and distinctive pieces he’ll actually love. Whether you’re shopping for Father’s Day or just because, discover something meaningful and ready to wrap. Limited time special discounts on select items.
19 Friday Story Time Tour
10 – 11 AM // FREE No registration required.
19 Friday Juneteenth Guided Tour
11 AM – Noon // FREE No registration required.
23 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
24 Wednesday Gallery Play Date
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 2 – 4 years. Drop-in event. No registration required.
25 Thursday – 28 Sunday COMU Shop Annual Sale
Drop-in During Shop Hours
No registration required.
Come and shop the annual sale at COMU! Find discounts up to 75% off throughout the shop as well as specialty last-chance items.
27 Saturday Summer Festival
10 AM – 2 PM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
Enjoy our special Summer Festival with art making, gallery experiences, special guests, and more!
30 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
7 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
8 Wednesday Gallery Play Date
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 6 - 24 months & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
9 Thursday Art & Patriotism Guided Tour
5:30 – 6:30 PM // FREE
No registration required.
American artists have used their creative output to share stories throughout history. Join Lucy Kacir, Director of Education and Engagement, for a gallery experience exploring the intersection of art and patriotism in the United States.
9 Thursday Garden Volunteer Work Day
Bradley Olmsted Garden
8:30 AM – Noon
No registration required.
10 Friday Story Time Tour
10 – 11 AM // FREE
No registration required.
11 Saturday Artful Babies
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
Ages 6 – 24 months & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
14 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
15 Wednesday Gallery Play Date
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 2 – 4 years. Drop-in event. No registration
16 Thursday COMU Shop Christmas in July Sale
Drop-in During Shop Hours
No registration required.
Celebrate the season early with our Christmas in July Sale! Enjoy special discounts on unique gifts and one-of-a-kind keepsakes. It’s the perfect time to get a head start on holiday shopping, or treat yourself to something special. Limited-time offers, so don’t miss out!
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17 Friday Story Time Tour
10 – 11 AM // FREE No registration required.
18 Saturday Family Saturday
10 AM – Noon // FREE
Drop-in event. No registration required. Stop by COMU every month for new activities exploring the Museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
25 Saturday Mini Makers
10:30 – 11:30 AM // FREE
Ages 2 – 4 years & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
28 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
21 Tuesday Tuesdays at 10
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 4 & up. Drop-in event. No registration required.
22 Wednesday Gallery Play Date
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 6-24 months & caregivers. Drop-in event. No registration required.
24 Friday Story Time Tour
10 – 11 AM // FREE No registration required.
15 Saturday Family Saturday
10 AM – Noon // FREE
Drop-in event. No registration required.
27 Thursday – 30 Sunday Summer Send-Off Sale
Drop-in During Shop Hours
No registration required.
Join us for our Summer Send-Off Sale, where you can enjoy special savings on seasonal favorites,
unique finds, and must-have gifts before the season slips away. It’s the perfect time to treat yourself, refresh your space, and grab those pieces you’ve had your eye on.
29 Wednesday Gallery Play Date
10 – 11 AM // FREE
Ages 2-4 years. Drop-in event. No registration required.
31 Friday Story Time Tour
10 – 11 AM // FREE No registration required.
13 Thursday Garden Volunteer Work Day
Bradley Olmsted Garden 8:30 AM – Noon No registration required.
For event information and tickets, visit our website or contact:
27 Thursday Columbus at Play Guided Tour
5:30 – 6:30 PM // FREE
No registration required.
Enjoy a guided tour beginning with the special history exhibition, Columbus at Play, exploring how Columbusites have enjoyed games and recreation over time. We will then make our way into the permanent collection galleries and discuss other objects that depict leisure activities. Bring a playful spirit and be ready to share your favorite play-based memories!
10:30 – 11:30 AM // June 6 & July 11
Ages 6-24 months & caregivers
Babies love art! Drop in during this event to learn about the world of art with your child through playtime in the galleries and art-making activities.
10:30 – 11:30 AM // June 13 & July 25
Ages 2-4 & caregivers
Drop in with your little artist to learn and play in the galleries! Each session includes a chance to explore new materials and create mini masterpieces to take home.
Summer Family Festival
Discover, create, and more at Family Saturday! Drop by the Museum each month for a new activity exploring the Museum’s permanent collection and temporary exhibitions.
June 27 // 10 AM – 2 PM // Ages 4 & up
Family Saturday
July 18 & Aug. 15 // 10 AM – Noon // Ages 4 & up
TUESDAYS AT 10
June 2, 9, 16, 23, & 30 // 10 – 11 AM // Ages 4 & up
July 7, 14, 21, & 28 // 10 – 11 AM // Ages 4 & up
Stop by any Tuesday in June or July for a new adventure each week— whether it’s a scavenger hunt, hands-on gallery objects, creative art-making, or something totally unexpected. No two weeks are the same!
Drop by COMU for gallery play time for children ages 4 and under! Explore objects on view in the galleries and play with a variety of toys, books, games, and more.
Ages 6 – 24 months
June 3 & 17 // 10 – 11 AM
July 8 & 22 // 10 – 11 AM
Ages 2 – 4 years
June 10 & 24 // 10 – 11 AM
July 15 & 29 // 10 – 11 AM
June 5, 12, 19, & 26 // 10-11 AM
Featured Books:
Join us for interactive family tours that invite close looking, storytelling, and hands-on fun. Together, we’ll explore four fascinating objects in the galleries— each paired with a story that sparks connections and curiosity. One stop even features in-gallery toys for a tactile experience designed especially for young visitors.
They Call Me River by Maciek Albrecht
How to Draw a Tree by David LaRochelle
At One: In a Place Called Maine by Lynn Plourde
The All-Together Quilt by Lizzy Rockwell
July 10, 17, 24, & 31 // 10-11 AM
Featured Books:
Snow Thief by Alice Hemming
Jayden’s Impossible Garden by Mélina Mangal
A Flash of Color & Light: A Biography of Dale Chihuly by Sharon Mentyka
Niko Draws a Feeling by Bo Raczka
This spring , the Gift Shop has been buzzing with creativity! In April, we welcomed artist Kelly Robertson of Cavalry Glassblowing Studio for a special mobile workshop, where participants crafted their own glass flowers and bubble bowls—each piece as unique as its maker.
In May, artist Addie Newcomer—whose watercolor works and pottery are available in the Shop—led a lively citrus-inspired watercolor work shop. Guests explored vibrant color and technique, leaving with fresh skills and beautiful creations.
Since February, the caf é has once again given visitors the perfect place to relax and recharge during their Museum experience.
Stop in for a casual lunch or midday pick-me-up, with a menu featuring fresh grab-and-go sandwiches, snack boxes, and sweet treats—ideal for enjoying before or after exploring the galleries and garden.
This spring, we had the pleasure of celebrating our incredible volunteers with our annual appreciation luncheon and bus trip. Their generosity, enthusiasm, and dedication continue to make a meaningful impact on everything we do at the Museum. We are deeply grateful for their time and commitment—and proud to have such a passionate community supporting COMU.
October 5–8, 2026
Experience the art, history, and natural beauty of New York’s Hudson Valley on this special getaway. Highlights include Boscobel House and Gardens, Storm King Art Center, Olana State Historic Site, and the Thomas Cole National Historic Site, along with visits to Beacon, Hudson, and Franklin D. Roosevelt National Historic Site.
From $4,950 per person (double occupancy)
Includes accommodations, select meals, transportation, and admissions. Space is limited.
Details & reservations: Contact Ryn Wilson at ryn@adventuresinart.com
February 6–14, 2027
Discover Madrid through exclusive, behind-the-scenes access to world-renowned collections. Enjoy VIP entry to Fundación MAPFRE’s Sargent’s Vision of Spain , including a loan from COMU’s own collection, plus early access at the Museo del Prado, Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía, and Museo Nacional Thyssen-Bornemisza. Additional highlights include a private visit to the Palacio de Liria and a guided excursion to Toledo
From $11,999 per person (double occupancy)
Includes accommodations, meals, guided tours, and exclusive access. Space is limited.
Details & reservations: trips@arrangementsabroad.com
January 1 to March 31, 2026
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. and 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**
Mr. & Mrs. W. Bradley Mullins
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
**Continuous member for 20+ years // *Continuous member for 10+ years
Rebecca K. & Sidney H. Yarbrough III, M.D.**
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**
Zack & Amanda Bishop
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
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*
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 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
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**
Mr. & Mrs. Richard A. Childs*
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 and Mrs. Leslie King
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
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. Mathews D. Swift**
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. Richard S. Waddell**
Mr. & Mrs. Sam M. Wellborn**
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. Walter W. Calhoun
Deanna & Shane Darrah
Christopher Hurst
Lee Capraro & Julian Ripple
Dr. & Mrs. Andy Roddenbery
The Honorable & Mrs. William C. Rumer
Mr. & Mrs. Bobby Springer
Mrs. W. David Varner, Jr.
Jane & Bruno Zupan**
Wayne & Jane Bond
Mr. Eddie Branch
Michele Chulick & Ian Pesses
Mr. Timothy J. Crowley
Mrs. John H. Deaton**
Mrs. Claire Derr
Mr. & Mrs. Tom Flournoy**
Beth France
Fred & Cathy Fussell*
Mr. & Mrs. Drew Godwin
Mr. John F. Greenman & Ms. Alice Budge**
Mr. & Mrs. Eric Happell
Ena G. Hunt
April & Marcus Kirk
Mr. Harry L. Lindsey*
Ms. Ericka Loze-Hudson
George & Anne Peagler
Bronwen P. Rogers
Mr. & Mrs. G. L. Sexton III**
Mr. & Mrs. John A. Shinkle*
Ms. Wynne P. Stevenson**
Mr. & Mrs. Lance Tankersley*
Corey & Rita Thompson
Wendy Timmons
Allison & Bill Wickham
Mr. & Mrs. Sidney Yarbrough IV*
Fred & Alice Barlow
Mr. & Mrs. George G. Boyd, Sr.*
Dr. & Mrs. Fred Burdette**
Rick Caldwell & Gordon Cade*
Mr. & Mrs. Ralph W. Callaway
Erin & Justin Clark
Mr. Bainbridge & Dr. Karen Cowell*
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Creek*
Bobbie & Don Dakin**
Mr. & Mrs. R. Jason Davenport
Jamie DeShong
Kelly A. Evans
Ford/Woods Family
Alice French-Brewer
Mr. & Mrs. J. Hudson Garrett**
Richard E. Hatfield & Timothy
Thomas
Mr. & Mrs. Chris Heinsen
Susan Hoskins
Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Hughston
Mr. & Mrs. J. Lee Jackson**
Linda Johnson
Mr. & Dr. Andrew Krawchyk
Mr. & Mrs. George Mize
Madi & Brandon Moseley
Mr. & Mrs. S. L. Mullin Jr.**
Mrs. J. Edward Norris, Jr.**
Mr. & Mrs. Richard C. Peebles**
Ms. Olivia L. Philips
Lisa Ramsey
Yahya Rauf
Mr. Frank Romeo
Philip Smith
Stephanie Smith
Robin Trimarchi & Mollie Smith
Dr. & Mrs. John P. Tucker**
Mr. & Mrs. Billy G. Turner**
Nancy Tyrol
Mr. & Mrs. Mal Waldrep
Ron & Melinda Ward*
Mr. & Mrs. William C. Woolfolk, III
Paula & David Acton
Mr. & Mrs. Bo Bone
Mr. & Mrs. Fred J. Dodelin
Ms. Alice Gentry Douglas**
Polly & Wade Fowler
INDIVIDUAL
Mary Lynn Adams
Lynda M. Alford**
Bucky Bowles**
March Burnette
Linda & Michael Cavaliere
Dana Chatman
Roxann G. Daniel
Susan R. Dolan**
Ms. Marjorie Drury*
Ms. Jan Ellis*
Viki Gilmore
Carol Harrison
Lawanna Hayes
Ms. Ann Howard**
Paula L. & Gary L. Johnson*
Jan Jones
Connie Jones
Miss Meredith L. King*
Frank & Lorraine Kolar
Lt. Col. (Ret) Patricia A. Krause**
Sherrie Marquita
Susan Perry
Lisa Pyburn
Hugh Stuckey
Berkley & Ed Tante*
Mrs. Elaine Tarpley**
Edweena McIntosh Thomas*
Mr. Cliff Tucker**
Mr. Ronald Veasey
Ms. Lynda Worthington*
Laura Yates**
Carol Angell & Michael Weaver
Ms. Sara G. Barfield*
Linda Bass & Shawn Mewhorter
Mr. & Mrs. James E. Brooks, Jr.**
Mr. & Mrs. Hal Campbell
Mrs. Felecia Mathews
Cienfuegos**
Lisa Drazez
Darlene Hughes-Kittrell
Margaret L. Ingersoll*
Jay & Peggy Jacobs*
Mr. A. Stephen Johnson**
Twila R. Kirkland
Mr. Ronald M. Mack**
Luise May
Mr. & Mrs. Robert A. Newton**
Shirley Redmond
Dr. Kimberly Scott*
The Columbus Museum is proud to recognize our active Alma Thomas Society members who joined or renewed within the last quarter.
Aaron Payne Fine Art
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Amos
Drs. Karin & Champ Baker III
Mr. & Mrs. Richard Y. Bradley
Mint & Robert Flowers
Cindy & Spencer Garrard
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Mr. John F. Greenman & Ms. Alice Budge
James E. & Kelli Hall
Robbie Keith Holt
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Hardaway
Lampton
Mr. & Mrs. John C. Martin II
Mr. & Mrs. W. Michael Ogie
Dr. Kimberly Scott
D. Steven Sharp
Kenneth A. Shaw
The Honorable Calvin Smyre
Ms. Margaret Spencer
Dr. Chip & Audrey Tillman
The Columbus Museum gratefully acknowledges the following contributions in honor or in memory of special friends.
In honor of Mary Bradley’s Birthday
Mrs. Marjorie B. Bickerstaff
Mr. & Mrs. Roy E. Martin III
In honor of Sally Q. Gates’ Birthday
Lynn Hunter Griley
In honor of Sally Hatcher
Mrs. Marjorie B. Bickerstaff
In memory of Lorraine Brewer
Dr. & Mrs. A. C. Alvarez
Mr. & Mrs. Daniel P. Amos
Dr. Marilyn Laufer & Mr. Charles T. Butler
Mr. & Mrs. J. Robert Elliott, Jr.
Mark & Bonnie Franco
Mr. & Mrs. Mason Houghland Lampton
Mr. & Mrs. W. Michael Ogie
Nancy & Kim Sheek
Bobsie Carlton Swift
Michael E. Zielaskiewicz
In honor of Dr. Philip Brewer’s 90th Birthday
Mrs. Donald F. Broda, Jr.
In memory of Evelyn & Ray Crowley
Steven Crowley
In memory of Billy Winn
Ms. Rebecca Bush
The Columbus Museum gratefully acknowledges the following friends for their contributions.
Donation of artwork by Bo Bartlett
Kathelen & Dan Amos
Sally Q. Gates
Gail B. Greenblatt
Thornton & Sue Jordan
Mike & Elizabeth Ogie
Thomas & Sherry Wade
Friends of the Museum
Donation of artwork by Andy Warhol
Kathelen & Dan Amos
Donation of Gari Melchers artwork
Gift of Dr. Philip Brewer in memory of his wife, Lorraine Farino Brewer
Donation of Basket
Gift of Jonathan Frederick Walz, Ph.D., in honor of Stefano Catalani
Donation of LP
Gift of Jonathan Frederick Walz, Ph.D., in honor of James Robert
Bush Towner
Donation for general operations
Mrs. Felecia Mathews Cienfuegos
Ashaki Goodman
Madison-Morgan Cultural Center
Mercer University
Montgomery Antiquarian Society
Vincent Naman
Ruth Nichols
Sandra H. Schmidt
Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Woodruff
Donation for Year End
Lynda M. Alford
Creek Stand Partners, LP
Mr. & Mrs. James H. Creek
Donation for Young Art Patrons
Ms. Margaret Spencer
Sponsorship of Puzzle of Politics exhibition
Pinnacle Financial Partners + Synovus
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, 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
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
McKenzie Johannes
Visitor Services Representative
Julia Wagers
Visitor Services Representative
Al Johnson
Security Chief
Thomas Moses
Security Deputy
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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