Currier Society: Live Auction and Gala Program

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Currier Live Auction and Gala Program

Welcome to the Currier Society Live Auction and Gala The Currier Museum works to connect art with people, and we thank you for your support this evening.

We have an exciting program of exhibitions and events lined up for the fall. In September, our community art project, Blue Trees, will transform our neighborhood and stretch towards downtown. All of our community is invited to participate.

In October, we will open an important exhibition of Renaissance sculpture featuring little-known works drawn from several museums. From Hermit to Warrior: John the Baptist in the Renaissance is the first old masters exhibition at the museum in more than ten years and will reveal the creative impulse of an important period of world history.

We will kick off our new Artist-in-Residence program in September with Ethan Murrow’s wall drawing exhibition which will capture aspects of New Hampshire in an exciting contemporary project — made with Sharpies. The spring brings a stunning show of African textiles fashioned from beads.

We continue our work with families of those struggling with opioid addiction, Alzheimer’s patients, and other audiences in need. We hope that you will bid enthusiastically tonight in support of these programs. If you are not already a member of the Currier Society, please join us for special behind-the-scenes events and a chance to experience art in depth.

Have a great evening — and thanks again for your strong support.

Alan Chong Director and CEO 1

Registration and Bidding Please use the bidder number that you received at registration to bid on all items.

If you have any questions during the evening, see one of our staff members. Here is the step-by-step process: 1. Check-in at the Registration Table. You will be asked to provide a credit card, billing address, and email at registration. If you have previously registered to bid online, our staff can check you in using your email address.

2. At the end of the evening, the credit card on file will be charged for any items you won during the silent and live auction, and for any donations you made.

3. You can pick up your items in the lobby. Staff working in the lobby will have the list of winning bidders. Gift certificates will be at the registration table.

Works of art will be packed and ready for pick-up in front of the gift shop.

Schedule of Events 6 pm........................................................ Cocktails with the Curators in Lobby Silent Auction in Lobby and Historic Court 7:15 pm....................................................... Silent Auction closes 7:30 pm....................................................... Dinner in Winter Garden 8 pm........................................................ Live Auction begins 9 pm........................................................ Coffee and dessert in Winter Garden

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Thank you to our Sponsors Presenting Sponsor Fiduciary Trust of New England Platinum Sponsor AutoFair Automotive Corporation Silver Sponsor Optisure

Bronze Sponsors Prime, Buchholz & Associates, Inc. Curbstone Financial Great New Hampshire Restaurants Sponsor

Baker Newman Noyes The Currier Museum of Art greatly appreciates financial support from this year’s generous sponsors. Their support allows the Currier to continue to serve as New Hampshire's gathering place for art and community.

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Happenings at the Currier

Exhibitions

Summer Block Party

Creative Studio

Community Mural

Moulin Rouge at the Currier

Noon Year's Eve 5

Thank you to the Silent Auction Artists

Visit the auction in the Anderson Lobby and Historic Court from 6 to 7:15 p.m. Thank you to the artists: Greg Brown Colin Callahan David Carroll Tomie dePaola Christine Destrempes Tom Devaney Carolyn Enz Hack Lulu Fitcher Beth Krommes Lise Lemeland Patrick McCay Tom McGurrin Richard Morin Gloria Najecki Joy Raskin Claudia Rippee Teresa Taylor Jim Wolcott 6

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Live Auction

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1. Framed Photograph and Individual Portrait Sitting

by Artist Laureate of New Hampshire, Gary Samson Brianna, Sumner, Maine by Gary Samson Photograph (archival print signed by the artist) 17” x 14” Framed in brushed silver frame Gary Samson is the current Artist Laureate of New Hampshire. Gary’s work has been exhibited internationally and his photographs are in numerous collections, including the Currier Museum of Art, the University of New Hampshire, the National Archives in Washington DC, and the New Hampshire Institute of Art. Bid now for a chance to receive this beautiful framed photograph, Brianna, Sumner, Maine and an exclusive experience for an individual environmental portrait session with Gary Samson. Photo session to be conducted at a mutually agreed upon time and location, prior to June 30, 2019.

Example of Gary Samson environmental portrait: James Aponovich, Manchester, NH, 2004 (not for sale).

Estimated value: $2,100

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2. Double Bouquet with Daisies, Tulips, Irises and a Lemon

by Bruce McColl Watercolor and gouache on paper 30 x 22 inches, 2015 Bruce McColl was born in Waterford, Michigan in 1966. He received his BA from Brown University in 1988 and was awarded an MFA in painting from Wayne State University, where he studied with noted painter Robert Wilbert. In 2005, Bruce was appointed Art Center Director at the Currier Museum of Art. A recent graduate of the National Guild's Community Arts Education Leadership Institute, today Bruce is Director of Art Education, where he leads a talented team of educators who engage and inspire more than 8,500 school-aged students each year.

Bruce has been awarded a Pollock-Krasner Foundation Grant, two Fellowships in Painting from “ArtWorks!� in New Bedford, Massachusetts, and two residencies at the Vermont Studio Center in Johnson, Vermont. His work is included in the permanent collections of the Currier Museum of Art; Saint Anselm College in Manchester, New Hampshire, and Union College in Schenectady, New York.

Bruce McColl is represented by McGowan Fine Art in Concord, New Hampshire.

Donated by: Bruce McColl and McGowan Fine Art Estimated value: $3,500

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3. Bowl by Edwin Scheier Edwin Scheier, American, (Bronx, New York, 1910–2008, Green Valley, Arizona) Stoneware, 10” x 11.25," 1996 This remarkable wheel-thrown bowl is enlivened by the sgraffito decoration and relief that were hallmarks of pioneering 20th-century potters.

Edwin was largely self-taught in ceramics and met his wife, Mary, also a ceramicist, while working for the WPA. They collaborated from the start of their marriage and created ceramics that melded their creative strengths. Edwin taught at the University of New Hampshire in Durham, where they lived until 1968 when they moved to Oaxaca, Mexico to study Mayan arts and crafts. The couple won numerous awards throughout their careers, had their first retrospective at the Currier in 1948, and their last traveling retrospective, organized by the Currier, in 1991. The Scheiers’ ceramics are in many major museum collections, including the Currier.

Estimated value: $4,500

4. Aquamarine and 14 karat white gold necklace This gorgeous pendant is made of 14 karat white gold. The pendant contains one emerald cut aquamarine in the center. The aquamarine weighs 2.50 carats. The color is a light to medium blue.

The aqua is eye clean. Round brilliant cut pave diamonds are set around the aquamarine. The diamonds weigh .50 carats in total weight. The color is H. The clarity is SI. The pendant is on a 14 karat white gold chain.

Donated by: Capitol Craftsman Romance Jewelers Estimated value: $2,000

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5. Two Tickets to Late Night with Seth Meyers and a Meet and Greet with Seth Attend a taping of Late Night with Seth Meyers, and enjoy the highest level of comic commentary (as well as Seth's personal stories he shares off-camera).

Shows are generally taped Monday through Thursday nights at 6:30 pm, though actual time may vary depending on the date. Guests must be 16 years of age or older.

Estimated value: Priceless

6. Art in Small Bites Progressive Party Begin dinner at Manchester's newest contemporary art gallery, kelley stelling, with a private tour, cocktails, and snacks. Next you will make your way to the Manchester home of gallerist Karina Kelley, and Currier Museum board member Ben Kelley. This 1950's California deck house was designed to take in westerly views of the city and serves as an impressive backdrop for their contemporary art and mid-century modern antique collection.

Karina will draw from her Italian and Croatian heritage to create a four-course meal featuring wine pairings from their cellar. The evening will conclude at the North End Victorian home of gallerist Bill Stelling and Dr. Bill Siroty with after-dinner drinks and dessert. Their home features an extensive modern and contemporary art collection, much of which includes pieces acquired during Bill Stelling's years as a gallerist in the Lower East Side of Manhattan in the 1980s.

Highlights include a Jenny Holzer neon scrolling sign, a Keith Haring puzzle, and a Greer Lankton doll similar to one featured in the current sculpture show at the Met Breuer in New York.

Donated by: kelley stelling Estimate value: priceless

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7. Demi Lune Table by Ted Blachly Bubinga, East Indian Rosewood 33”H x 40”W x 17”D Ted Blachly has been a woodworker/furniture maker for more than forty years and became a juried member of The League of New Hampshire Craftsman in 1989.

Blachly’s work is represented by Pritam & Eames, The Gallery at Somes Sound, and The League of NH Craftsman. In 2014, his work was included in the permanent collection of the Currier Museum of Art. Examples of his work have also appeared in numerous publications: Architectural Digest, Art and Antiques, and Fine Woodworking Magazine.

Donated by Ted Blachly Estimated value: $6,500 8. Mt. Desert Island, Maine Getaway Stay the week in a lovely three bedroom cottage on Mount Desert Island, Maine, with two rooms featuring queen beds and a single bedroom. Nestled among trees at the edge of Somes Pond where the loons call after dark, you will find undulating, moss-carpeted pathways adjacent to Acadia National Park.

Enjoy hiking the many trails, walking panoramic seaside paths, kayaking and canoeing, and swimming in Somes Pond.

Also included in this package is an Adventure Tour for four (4) at Acadia National Park. This three-hour tour will give your group a terrific snapshot of Acadia National Park and Mount Desert Island, including several photo stops at spectacular locales throughout the park.

This cottage is available in mid-to-late September, or early October 2018, or Summer/Fall 2019, dates to be negotiated. No pets please. The Acadia Tour is available anytime that tours run.

Donated by: Judith Goldstein Estimate value: $3,000 13

9. Private Party for Eight at the Currier's Zimmerman House, Designed by Frank Lloyd Wright For the first time in history, the Currier Museum of Art will invite the public to bid on an unprecedented experience; an evening with friends at the Zimmerman House, designed by Frank Lloyd Wright. The winning bidder and their guests will enjoy an exclusive evening with the Currier’s Director and CEO, Alan Chong, at the historic property located in the North End of Manchester, New Hampshire.

The Isadore J. and Lucille Zimmerman House (1950) was designed by one of the world’s greatest modern architects, Frank Lloyd Wright (1867-1959). The Zimmermans were well-known for their love of art, music, and entertaining. The house offers glimpses of a private world from the 1950s and 1960s, including the Zimmermans’ personal collection of pottery, sculpture, and Japanese art.

This intimate evening offers the remarkable opportunity to experience the life and art of a bygone era.

“We regard the Zimmerman House as part of the Currier Museum’s collection,” said Alan Chong. “Visitors see the house on guided tours. We are excited to offer this very special auction item, not only because it builds support for the museum, but also because our special guests can enjoy this historic house in the way it was designed, as an intimate experience with music, art, and food.”

Frank Lloyd Wright designed the house, its interiors and furniture, the gardens, and even the mailbox. In 1979 the building was listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Mrs. Zimmerman left the property to the Currier Museum upon her death in 1988. While the museum offers docent-led tours through the property, this auction will allow the winning bidder and their guests first-time full-access to the home for the duration of the evening.

The evening will include cocktails and live music, an in-depth tour of the exquisitely preserved mid-century residence, and a customized five-course catered dinner. Each guest will also take home their own special keepsake, a beautiful photo book, A Work of Art for Kindred Spirits: Frank Lloyd Wright’s Zimmerman House.

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10. Vase by Edwin Scheier Edwin Scheier, American, (Bronx, New York, 1910–2008, Green Valley, Arizona) Stoneware, 8.5” x 6.75”, 1991 This remarkable wheel-thrown vase is enlivened by the hand carved decoration and relief that are hallmarks of this pioneering 20th-century potter. Edwin was largely self-taught in ceramics and met his wife, Mary, also a ceramicist, while working for the WPA. They collaborated from the start of their marriage and created ceramics that melded their creative strengths. The couple won numerous awards throughout their careers, had their first retrospective at the Currier in 1948, and their last traveling retrospective, organized by the Currier, in 1991. The Scheiers’ ceramics are in many major museum collections, including the Currier.

Estimated value: $3,500 11. New York City Weekend Getaway with Private Plane Travel in style as you board a private plane and take off to New York City for an amazing weekend in Midtown Manhattan. This package includes: • Round-trip transportation for two (2) on a Pilatus PC-12 plane from any airport in New Hampshire to Teterboro, New Jersey (12 miles from Midtown Manhattan).

• Two-night stay in a one bedroom suite at the Roger Smith Hotel in Midtown Manhattan.

• A welcome amenity basket upon check-in.

• A guided tour with free admission for two (2) at MoMA. The Roger Smith Hotel embodies culture and connection, comfort, and respite, and you will be a leisurely stroll away from arts, theater, food, drink, architecture, and history. Head to the Museum of Modern Art where you will enjoy a guided tour by Conservator, Michael Duffy. Then retreat to your peaceful guestroom to enjoy a selection of good books and interesting art. The gift certificate for the Roger Smith Hotel will be valid for one year, starting on July 1st, 2018.

Donated by: Andy and Melissa Crews, and Bill and Bonnie Greiner Estimated value: $7,200 15

12. Ski Getaway at the Omni Mt. Washington Resort

As grand as the history behind it, the Omni Mount Washington Resort is gracious in ambiance and generous in amenities. A favorite New England retreat of presidents, poets, and celebrities, the hotel delights every sense with enchanting music, refined dining, and luxurious décor. With a classic Donald Ross-designed golf course, signature spa, decadent dining facilities, and nine high-flying zip lines, you’ll never want to leave this hideaway in Bretton Woods, New Hampshire.

This package includes: • Two-night stay at the Omni Mt. Washington Hotel. King bed.

• $300/night room credit to be used for food, beverage, spa, etc. subject to availability. Must be used by December 31, 2018.

• Two (2) one-day ski lift tickets to Bretton Woods.

Donated by: James and Ann Conway and iHeartMedia Estimated value: $2,000 13. SUPPORT THE CURRIER; SUPPORT OUR COMMUNITY FUND A NEED

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Society Join the

Currier Your involvement in the Currier Society strengthens the Museum’s cultural reach through support of fine art exhibitions, art education and public programming.

With your Currier Society annual gift, you join other philanthropic community members who share a passion for fine art and care deeply about advancing the Currier’s mission in our community.

We are grateful for your support. Currier Society Members who make a minimum $1,500 annual contribution receive the following benefits: • Recognition as a Currier Society Member in our Annual Report.

• Invitations to exclusive members-only events throughout the year such as behind-the-scenes tours, meet and greets with artists, VIP cocktail receptions, and musical performances.

• A reciprocal membership at more than 700 museums and 13 Frank Lloyd Wright sites.

• Unlimited admission to the Currier and discounts in the Museum Shop, Café, and Art Center.

Fill out the Currier Society card on your table this evening and be entered into a special raffle!

FOCUSED ON ART. CENTERED IN COMMUNITY. COMMITTED TO INSPIRE.

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Thank you to our Trustees and Advisory Council TRUSTEE OFFICERS

TRUSTEES

Harry Shepler President

Dwight Churchill Michael N. Costa Robyn Cotton H. Andy Crews Pamela Diamantis Peg Gaillard Jean Gottesman Bonnie Greiner Patricia Howard David A. Jensen Benjamin Kelley Peter Milnes John H. Morison, III

Elizabeth Hitchcock Vice President Stephen Duprey Treasurer/Secretary M. Christine Dwyer Immediate Past President

ADVISORY COUNCIL OFFICERS Robyn Cotton Chair Terry Heinzmann Vice Chair Bill Stelling Vice Chair Wayne Cardoza Guild Chair

Thomas J. Silvia Nike Speltz Jay Surdukowski John F. Swope Richard Thorner TRUSTEE EMERITI Raymond G. Cote Patrick Duffy Kendra O’Donnell Davis Thurber

COUNCIL MEMBERS Francis D. Agyare Adele Boufford Baker Sarah Brassard Thomas Carter Eva Castillo Lyndsey Cole Ann Conway Julie Demers Kelly Diamond Kirsten Doogue Eric Fleming Meghan Fleming Jeanne Herrick Mary Jordan Erin Kerwin Sienna Larson

Joerg Laves Shaula Levenson Kathy Mathis Brendan McCafferty Cathy McDonah Patricia Meyers Julie Middleton Sarah Moeckel Liz Morgan Michelle Pierson Carol Robidoux Mariana Rosas-Beer Trinidad Tellez June Trisciani Susan Woods Danielle York