Newscasting • May - August • 2018

SPRING/SUMMER 2018

NEW SEASON, MORE HOURS! STAY ACTIVE OUTDOORS WITH GFS PREVIEW MASAYUKI KOORIDA: SCULPTURE THE DINA WIND PROJECT

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5 .18 WELCOME I write this intro to our Spring/Summer issue of Newscasting on the first day of spring, ironically as we prepare for our fourth nor’easter. It was a long winter. At GFS we’ve marveled at the serene beauty of fresh snow on the landscape, highlighting every nook and surface and revealing the sculptures and plants in new ways. We’ve spent the season connecting with one another and exploring topics in new ways, too—through artist talks and discussions prompted by our film series, book club and more.

We’ve also spent the winter planning and looking forward to all the exciting programs GFS presents this spring and summer!

Springtime brings the colorful optimism of new growth and opportunity to spend more time outside. This season GFS presents new work that invites you to closely examine how art can be inspired by natural forms. You’ll see new programs that reflect GFS’s belief that the experience and discovery of art in nature is transformative. As GFS members, you have ultimate access to the wondrous oasis where art and nature awaken the senses, enhance well-being and stimulate reflection. Whether you choose to wander the gardens on a quiet Member Morning, to start your weekend off with First Fridays @ GFS, recline in the grass for our plein air movies, or dance the night away at AFTERGLOW 2018, we look forward to celebrating the season with you.

Claire Cossaboon Manager of Membership ccossaboon@groundsforsculpture.org

NEW IN 2018 — MORE OPPORTUNITIES TO USE YOUR GFS MEMBERSHIP! OPEN MONDAYS From June 25 – September 3 OPEN LATE FRIDAYS, SATURDAYS, SUNDAYS From May 13 – October 7 MEMBER MORNINGS Starting Sunday, April 29 Members enjoy early access to the park at 8am on the final Sunday of the month, April – November.

Top left: Isaac Witkin, Garden State, 1997, Zimbabwe black granite, 188 x 133 x 115 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, ©Estate of Isaac Witkin; photo by dmhphotographer.com

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Bottom left: The Monet Bridge at Grounds For Sculpture, photo by dmhphotographer.com

youtube.com/user/ groundsforsculpture COVER: Boaz Vaadia, Ba’al with Cat, 2009, bronze, basalt and bluestone, A/P edition of 5, 47 x 77 x 50 inches, Collection of Boaz Vaadia Ltd, ©2009, Boaz Vaadia Ltd; photo by dmhphotographer.com

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SAVE THE DATE member events calendar MEMBER MORNINGS Sundays – April 29, May 27, June 24, July 29, August 26 , September 30, October 28, November 25

A new perk just for members on the last Sunday of months April-November, GFS members enjoy early access to the park at 8am! Enjoy a quiet start to your day and catch the morning light at GFS before the summer heat and the general public are admitted. No reservations required. Members may use Guest Passes to bring additional guests.

SPRING/SUMMER MEMBER PREVIEW DAY Saturday, May 5, 10am-2pm Enjoy a members-only opportunity to preview the artistic season! Members enjoy special programs, such as artist tours and talks, performances, art-making, and more. Members may use Guest Passes to bring additional guests. Gates open at 9:30am. Present your current membership card or join upon entry.

Save-the-Date for our Fall/Winter Member Preview Day: Saturday, October 27

FIRST FRIDAYS @ GFS Fridays – June 1, July 6, August 3, September 7, October 5 from 6-9pm

Looking for something different to do on Friday nights?

Now in its second season, First Fridays @ GFS offer guests an opportunity to unwind while enjoying drinks at our open-air beer garden, checking out the art, wandering the grounds, going behind the scenes at The Seward Johnson Atelier, and enjoying a variety of pop-up performances and other fun happenings. Free for Members!

TORONTO, ONTARIO: AN AUTUMN CULTURAL ESCAPE October 12-16; Registration Deadline: July 4

GFS Members-only insider’s tour of Toronto’s cultural wonders. Nearby Toronto is often forgotten when thinking of fabulous art getaway cities, but with its vibrant neighborhoods, international character and burgeoning arts scene, Canada’s largest city is a must-see destination for art lovers. Highlights include a private visit to the studio of James Carl, who exhibits at GFS in 2018. Space is limited! Full itinerary at www.groundsforsculpture.org/membertrips, or contact the Membership Manager at ccossaboon@groundsforsculpture.org.

MEMBERS’ MUSINGS In addition to supporting the arts, many GFS members are gifted artists themselves. Now is the time to begin preparing your submissions for our ninth annual Members’ Musings exhibition, opening at GFS on Saturday, October 20th! Look for the prospectus in mid-June, and plan to have your digital submissions in by August 3rd.

GFS FAMILY BREAKFAST Saturday, July 28 from 10am-12pm

Calling all Family level members and above! Enjoy breakfast, take part in a family-friendly tour of the sculpture garden, and learn about the artwork of Michael Rees, who exhibits at GFS in 2018. Discover how Rees uses Augmented Reality in his art, then make your artwork come alive using similar technology! Free RSVP required at groundsforsculpture.org.

PLEIN AIR CINEMA SERIES: ARTFUL ANIMATION Thursdays – June 7, July 12, August 9, September 6 at Sundown

AFTERGLOW 2018, HOSTED BY THE GFS YOUNG PROFESSIONALS Save the date! Saturday, August 11

COURTYARD CONCERT SERIES RETURNS! Fridays – June 22, July 27, August 24, 7:30pm.

Rain or shine.

18TH ANNUAL EPICUREAN PALETTE Sunday, September 23 from 1-4pm

Since the dawn of moving pictures, adults and children alike have enjoyed the infinite possibilities animated films can provide in telling a story. This summer, GFS brings you four unique cinematic experiences, each of which uses true craftsmanship, transcending the realms of art and animation to ignite the imagination. Free for Members!

Our popular series returns with live music under the canopy of maple trees during our summer Courtyard Concert series, featuring notable up-and-comers and legendary locals. Highlighting performers with plenty of originality, we aim to promote and support the exceptional music in the tri-state area.

NEW discount for Members!

Enjoy an evening of illumination with cocktails, live entertainment, and revelry.

More details to come at www.afterglow2018.org

The Epicurean Palette is GFS’s largest fundraiser and the area’s most prestigious wine and food event featuring food by chefs from the finest restaurants, as well as a generous selection of wine, beer, and spirits from local purveyors. This event takes place on GFS’s beautifully landscaped 42-acre sculpture park, and attracts approximately 1,200 people from in and around the tri-state area. Member General Admission $125; Non-member General Admission $185. Tickets on sale in June at www.epicureanpalette.org.

“NETWORK FOR A CAUSE” WITH UNITED WAY OF GREATER MERCER COUNTY AND GFSYP Friday, October 5, 5-7:30pm

This is not your traditional networking event! Create connections with other young professionals and give back to the community. Includes admission to First Friday programs at GFS. More details at www.uwgmc.org.

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PHOTO: Toronto Skyline Night by 500 Prime ©2017 Tourism Toronto

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO REGISTER FOR THESE EVENTS, VISIT GROUNDSFORSCULPTURE.ORG OR CALL (609) 586-0616.

member REFLECTIONS The “GFS SmART Cart: Where Science meets ART” launched as a new offering on Member Preview Day last May. GFS Volunteers have been busy creating these mini handson experiences available on a variety of topics. Have you ever wondered what GFS peacocks eat? What do you call baby peacocks? How big are their eggs? No, we can’t let you touch the real peacocks at GFS, but stop by the SmART Cart and you’ll find one you can cuddle!

Volunteer Andrea Pitluk with the peacock-themed

When the lotus are blooming, find the SmART Cart SmART Cart to learn about the four superpowers of the lotus plant. Perhaps you have wondered how sculptors choose the stone for a sculpture, and what tools they use for carving—handle these tools and investigate different kinds of stone on the SmART Cart!

In 2018, these topics will be joined by lessons on The Life Cycle of the Meadow and Metal Casting. Look for the SmART Cart on your next visit and see what topic is being discussed that day. Stop by, engage and walk away amazed!

On January 21, our annual Ice Sculpture Demonstrations day was bigger than ever with more ice, more carving, and more time to enjoy. A free program for members, the day’s schedule included eight ice carving locations throughout the park, where master carvers transformed huge blocks of ice into incredible, glistening works of art. The talented group of artists answered questions about their craft and took requests from the crowds for what to carve next!

This past winter, GFS and members of our community further explored Joyce J. Scott: Harriet Tubman and Other Truths through our Film For Thought series.

Three documentary films delved into issues of race and bias in the U.S., and the use of art as a tool for social awareness and change. After each film, GFS held an informal post-screening discussion led by guest moderators. Barbara Essig, GFS member and dedicated Film for Thought attendee, noted of the experience, “We found each of the three films particularly relevant. The Joyce J. Scott exhibition raises issues we experience daily and mirror current events. The discussion held after each film brought different viewpoints not merely from the facilitator but also from several of the attendees. We hope that this will become an annual program which will bring interesting topics to us.”

On April 5, members enjoyed an early spring day-trip to Wheaton Arts and Cultural Center, located in Millville, New Jersey—the center of the nation’s first glass industry. Members enjoyed a private tour of the Museum of American Glass.

The tour included the most comprehensive collection of glass produced in America, as well as three brand new exhibitions presenting contemporary American glass, botanical sculptures, and works inspired by science. Members viewed glass blowing demonstrations, toured behind the scenes in the world class Glass Studio, and made their own glass pieces in a glass-casting workshop.

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Thanks to the efforts of volunteers, Member Discovery Tours will soon be available! These are written tours that guide you as you discover GFS on your own.

Think you already know all about GFS? Pick up this self-guided tour from the Member Lounge and see if you can learn something new. Are you a new member and want to explore on your own? Use the Member Discovery Tour to guide you as you explore some of our hidden and not so hidden secrets.

Not ready to explore on your own? Sign up for one of our Walk-In Tours at the Guest Services Info Desk. Both Indoor and Outdoor Tours are available on most days. Each Volunteer Docent creates their own tour, so no two tours are the same. Check in on arrival and see what is available the day you are here!

VISIT US IN THE MEMBER LOUNGE!

Thursdays – Sundays, 1:00 – 4:00pm Located in a bright corner of the SJCA building overlooking the gardens, the Member Lounge is an inviting space for members to take a break with a complimentary refreshment, generously provided by Whole Foods. Read the latest museum publications, take a New Member Orientation, learn about upcoming programs and trips, or connect with a staff member.

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MASAYUKI KOORIDA: SCULPTURE Masayuki Koorida sculpture being loaded into a container in Shanghai. Photo Courtesy of the Artist.

Masayuki Koorida, Untitled, 2015, granite, 66.54 x 92.52 x 101.97 inches, Collection of the Artist

weighty solidity of the stone takes what could be outstretched antennae, or a seed pod reaching towards the sun, and roots these objects in the present moment, as if they are frozen in place. At the same time, the playfulness of the shapes prevents the highly polished stone from feeling overly formal.

Opening to the public on May 6, 2018 in the Museum Building and outdoor

Faith McClellan, Director of Collections & Exhibitions rounds For Sculpture is home to quite a few monumental stone works: Space of Stone

by Magdalena Abakanowicz, Isaac Witkin’s Garden State, The Nine Muses

by Carlos Dorrien and Walter Dusenbery’s Damascus Gate which welcomes visitors on to the grounds. Carrying on this tradition, while continuing to explore the works of artists that reflect the complex and dynamic world around us, Grounds For Sculpture presents an exhibition of work by Masayuki Koorida this spring.

Masayuki Koorida, originally from Kyoto, Japan currently resides in Shanghai, China where most of the works in this exhibition were made in his large airplane hangar-like studio. Koorida is a master of surface treatment, and the combination of highly textured and sensuously smooth surfaces in his work are invitations to tactile exploration.

Masayuki Koorida, Black Seed, 2010, granite, 28.74 x 39.37 x 38.58 inches, Collection of the Artist Inspired by the natural world, the

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gardens, the exhibition features 26 of the artist’s sculptures. The exhibition includes several large-scale works carved in granite and marble as well as new stone works created for this exhibition. The mezzanine gallery will feature smaller works in a variety of mediums, including milled stainless steel and cast acrylic. A collection of nine of Koorida’s new graphite drawings will complete the installation.

THE DINA WIND PROJECT Faith McClellan, Director of Collections & Exhibitions n July 2018 a new monumental sculpture by Dina Wind (1938-2014) will be installed on the grounds. This work is being created in partnership with the Dina Wind Art Foundation and her estate and the excellent fabrication team of The Seward Johnson Atelier. Partnering with the artists at the Johnson Atelier, who have the artistic sensitivity and technical knowledge to take the idea of enlarging this work from vision to reality, has been a rewarding moment for both organizations, and harkens back to a time when many of the works that now make up the collection on view at Grounds For Sculpture were made by the Johnson Atelier technicians. It is not hard to imagine how much Dina Wind would have enjoyed working closely with the craftsmen and women of the Johnson Atelier, seeing her work come to life on a new scale.

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Wind, who initially focused her art making practice on painting, eventually redirected her focus towards sculpture, and in 1978 she started welding at the Cheltenham Art Center in Philadelphia. She became particularly adept at welding and layering compositions of found steel, incorporating and repurposing anything from old car parts to saw blades, conscious that her choice of material was an environmental statement. Some compositions that Wind developed with the intention of mounting to walls she dubbed “brooches” and thought of these works as large-scaled pieces of jewelry for architecture.

Dina Wind, Harp of David #1, 1985 steel, 28 x 23 x 21 inches, Collection of the Dina Wind Art Foundation, photo courtesy of Halkin/Mason Photography

In her 30-year career she left behind a strong collection of works with a distinct style and point of view, rooted in abstract expressionism. Wind referred to her sculptures as “drawings in space.” Her husband and avid art-collecting partner, Jerry Wind, says in an interview captured in the Woodmere Art Museum’s catalogue, Spring and Triangle, “Dina worked very intuitively. She never had a drawing for any

Work in progress at The Seward Johnson Atelier on Dina Wind’s Harp of David #1.

of her sculptures; instead she started by gathering material and then playing with the pieces until it became a sculpture, until basically she felt she had captured that drawing in space.”

Harp of David #1 will be a 26-foot enlargement of Wind’s 1985 work of the same name. Grounds For Sculpture is honored to have the opportunity to commission this work, and to join the ranks of other prominent museums in the region who are home to Wind’s sculptures, such as the Philadelphia Museum of Art, the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and Woodmere Art Museum.

Fabrication in progress of the sculpture base of Dina Wind’s Harp of David #1 at The Seward Johnson Atelier.

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Dina Wind, photo courtesy of The Dina Wind Art Foundation

Support for Harp of David #1 was provided by The Dina Wind Art Foundation.

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EDUCATION AND ENGAGEMENT Heather Brady, Director of Education & Engagement fter a snowy winter, the arrival of longer days and warmer weather is a call to embrace the outdoors and celebrate the change of seasons.

This season, we invite you to join us for programs that deepen our awareness of the environment we inhabit and share. In partnership with the Mercer County Park Commission, we’ll learn about the birds that make the park their home during a bird walk in May; and in July, aquatic plant expert, John Mark Courtney, will offer insights into the cultural significance and biological qualities of GFS’s beloved and magnificent lotus plants. The natural world also serves as inspiration for two upcoming programs for families: Print & Plant, a day of sun-printing, seed starting, and making upcycled planters this spring; and Butterfly Bonanza, a chance to get up close and personal with the different species of butterflies that mix and mingle in the GFS meadow later this summer.

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In addition, the garden will provide an ever-changing backdrop for experiences

designed to foster health and well-being, including our popular Wellness Walks programs, which will explore Eastern approaches to wellness this season in connection with the Masayuki Koorida: Sculpture exhibition. On Saturday, June 9th, GFS will also participate for the first time in Global Wellness Day, a project dedicated to living mindfully. Our Yoga + MindTravel program will start with a 60-minute outdoor yoga session followed by a 30-minute piano performance of real-time composition by composer and artist, Murray Hidary—which you can hear through wireless headphones.

The new season also presents opportunities for members to connect with their artistic sides. Adult workshops will use drawing, painting, and photography as lenses through which to examine both the work of Masayuki Koorida and the world around us, and programs for kids will center on the possibilities of materials which will feature prominently in our galleries this spring, summer, and fall, including graphite and cardboard. The process of enlarging Dina Wind’s Harp of David #1 will also be the focus of a not-to-be-missed tour at The Seward Johnson Atelier on the evening of Tuesday, May 22nd. Mark your calendars now for this special program, which will take participants behind the scenes of this monumental project.

To learn more about the programs mentioned, please visit groundsforscupture.org.

We look forward to seeing you soon, and often!

SJ Atelier Tour Fabrication Department Photo by David Steele

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st af f NEWS Libby Vieira da Cunha, Manager of Group Visit and School Programs, joined Grounds For Sculpture in February 2018. Libby holds a BFA from the School of the Art Institute of Chicago and a M.S.Ed., in Museum Education from the Bank Street College of Education. Prior to joining the team at GFS, Libby oversaw education programs at Park Avenue Armory in New York City, Airlift (The Music Box Village), and the Contemporary Arts Center in New Orleans. In addition to her leadership roles, Libby has served as an advisor for multiple Joan Mitchell Foundation education initiatives. Libby also maintains an active artistic career enhancing her capabilities to teach others how to activate their imaginations and inspire close looking, personal connection, and collaborative meaning-making.

Annmarie Holler, Assistant Manager of Guest Services, joined GFS in November 2016 as a Senior Visitor Assistant. In her role, Annmarie assisted creating a positive guest experience through tours and answering guest questions regarding new and upcoming exhibitions. Annmarie has a Bachelor’s degree in Art Education, a minor in Art History, and a Masters in Fine Arts from Marywood University where she concentrated in painting, printmaking and photography. Annmarie is also an adjunct professor at Georgian Court University where she teaches Drawing I & II and Visual Thinking and Design. When Annmarie’s not on the grounds assisting guests, you would probably find her taking a walk with her camera, working in a printmaking studio or hanging out with family and friends.

Lindsey Young-Lockett, Manager of Exhibition Production, joined GFS in November 2014 as Registrar. As Registrar, Lindsey was responsible for the care, installation, and documentation of the artwork, both outdoors and for indoor exhibitions. In her newly expanded position she will be taking on more project management roles related to both outdoors and indoor changing exhibitions projects. Before working for GFS, Lindsey worked on campus at our partner organization The Sculpture Foundation as Museum Division, Preparator, a position she held for 14 years. Lindsey earned her Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art and History of Art at The College of New Jersey. GFS combines two of Lindsey’s passions, art and nature.

GFS feels like a second home to Lindsey who grew up in this area and now lives in Hopewell, NJ with her boyfriend, sculptor Eric Schultz and their dog Luna.

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Dani Kristich, Assistant Registrar, joined GFS in November of 2016 as a member of the Guest Services team. She previously completed her education at Kutztown University receiving a Bachelors in Fine Arts, a Minor in Art History, and a set of unforgettable professional experiences. Outside of daily work Dani continues her love of art through painting and showing her artwork locally. When researching at work isn’t enough, Dani spends time learning about alpacas, going to workshops and learning as much as she can, in hopes of one day owning a few of her own.

Tracy Lee, Assistant Preparator, first came to GFS as a student at TCNJ and was hired as part of the installation team for the Jae Ko exhibition in 2015. She holds a Bachelor’s degree in Fine Art specializing in printmaking from The College of New Jersey, where she also currently works as the Gallery Coordinator. After graduation, Tracy was hired as a Senior Visitor Assistant for the Guest Services department. Aside from her love for art and building things, Tracy enjoys hiking, kayaking, rock climbing, and eating bananas with her puppy, Luna. She is looking forward to backpacking through parts the Appalachian Trail this spring and summer with Luna.

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ARTS ADVOCACY

NOTES FROM THE FIELD Allison Tratner, Interim Executive Director, New Jersey State Council on the Arts The arts play a central role in New Jersey life – from our urban and suburban areas, to the shore lines and the mountains, and everything in between. Our geographically and culturally diverse state is home to arts organizations offering ground-breaking and life-changing experiences for people of all ages. Artists working in dance, music, theater, painting, sculpture, and more, are making their way and leaving their mark on communities large and small. And none of it is possible without the generosity of donors, and the partnerships created and supported by public dollars.

The public support for the arts invested through the New Jersey State Council on the Arts - from both the National Endowment for the Arts and the State of New Jersey - makes it possible for us to do our work – to support, financially and professionally, the artists and arts organizations that build on what we all value most about a modern society: human understanding; cultural and civic pride; strong communities; excellent schools; lifelong learning; creative expression and economic opportunity.

We all have a lot competing for our time and money these days – jobs, families, responsibilities - and yet we choose the arts. We choose to be entertained, challenged, inspired, and awed by the exceptional work like that of the artists at Grounds For Sculpture, presented to us in a common language in an undeniably memorable setting. Now more than ever we are grateful for the artists who bring us together for these shared experiences, and to you, our fellow arts patrons and supporters for your belief in the importance of the arts.

MUSEUMS ADVOCACY DAY On Tuesday, February 27, together with hundreds of other Museum professionals and supporters from around the country, GFS’ Director of Education and Engagement Heather Brady participated in the American Alliance of Museums’ 10th Annual Museums Advocacy Day. Heather and her New Jersey delegation colleagues took Capitol Hill by storm with new data about the economic impact of and public support for museums, and advocated for continued authorization and funding for

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Gary Garrido Schneider with United States Senator Cory Booker

NATIONAL ARTS ADVOCACY DAY IN WASHINGTON, D.C. On March 13, GFS Executive Director Gary Garrido Schneider was part of the New Jersey delegation that met with legislators to show support for federal arts funding.

Louise Barrett, Princeton University Art Museum; Heather Brady, Grounds For Sculpture; Congresswoman Bonnie Watson Coleman’s Chief of Staff James Gee and Legislative Assistant Yujin Lee; Peter Watson from Howell Living History Farm.

the Institute of Museums and Library Services’ Office of Museums Services, as well as funding for the National Endowment of the Arts, the National Endowment for the Humanities, and a universal charitable deduction. At a time when many federal policy decisions affecting museums are still to be decided, GFS was proud to be able to raise our voice and share examples of the ways in which both federal and individual support, from members like you, impacts our work each and every day.

DEVELOPMENT Emilie Benes Brzezinski, Lintel, 1993, cast bronze, 128 x 117 x 28 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier; photo by dmhphotographer.com

STRATEGIC PLANNING COMMITTEE: Nancy Kieling Board Secretary, Strategic Planning Committee Chair Gary Garrido Schneider Executive Director Nadya K. Shmavonian Consultant / Facilitator Eric Ryan President

GROUNDS FOR SCULPTURE – STRATEGIC VISION PLANNING AND PROCESS 2018-2028 PLANNING Grounds For Sculpture (GFS) is in a period of significant transition, building on a sound and vibrant foundation of success over the last 25 years. A strategic planning process has resulted in a long-term vision that sets our aspirations to be a leader, magnet and vibrant forum that invites a diverse public to create, learn, and discover personal meaning in their interactions with art, nature and one another. Our plan identifies key strategic priorities (Impact, Relevance & Capacity) that will drive the next 3-5 years of work toward our larger vision.

GFS seeks to be inclusive, reflective, and responsive to the dynamic world we live in. The potential power of this aspiration was driven home during the planning process by a concurrent exhibition, Joyce J Scott: Harriet Tubman and Other Truths. The exhibit helped us to imagine other future opportunities to be more explicit about our commitment to diversity and inclusion at all levels, and to reach out to individuals, families, and groups who might otherwise not be served by our offerings. This work has moved our Board to articulate and commit deeply to values and goals of relevance, social impact, responsiveness, inclusion, diversity (among our Board, collection, artists, staff, volunteers) in a remarkable way. It has enabled us to see and feel what we can do if we fully commit to these values.

PROCESS In 2017 Grounds For Sculpture committed to develop a new plan that would set out the strategic vision for the next ten years of our work. The process began with a rewriting of the mission statement, led by a subcommittee of the board’s Governance Committee. The new mission statement was approved by the board in March 2017. Over the course of the year our Strategic Planning Committee met regularly to craft a 10+ year vision that sets aspirations for our future evolution, while identifying key strategic priorities that will drive the next 3-5 years of our work. The process was informed by a series of parallel research projects including the American Alliance of Museums - Museum Assessment Program (MAP), a semester long innovative business analysis done in partnership with the University of Philadelphia’s Strategic Design MBA program, and a full day workshop applying Clayton Christensen’s “Jobs to be Done” theory led by Innosight, a growth strategy consulting firm. The process was intentionally inclusive and facilitated by consultant Nadya K. Shmavonian, who brought a wealth of experience. She has previously held senior leadership roles at the Rockefeller Foundation, The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Center for Effective Philanthropy, among others. Nadya conducted interviews with all trustees and senior staff, and key members of the Johnson family foundation. The staff and board imagined ‘big’, reflecting our ambition to be a leader in the arts community, and to increase GFS’s impact and leadership in both art and horticulture. Final steps in the process include taking steps to align with the strategic plan during the second half of FY18 and creating 1 and 3-year target metrics for success, which will serve as a basis for program, staff, and budget planning for 2019.

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Barbara Lawrence Vice President Marco Cucchi Treasurer Ilana Gutierrez Trustee Penelope Lattimer Ph.D, Trustee Barry Zhang Trustee Heather Brady Director of Education and Engagement Rhonda Dimascio Director of Development Coby Green-Rifkin Director of Marketing Communications Rob Gross Chief Financial Officer Tom Moran Chief Curator

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TRIBUTE & MEMORIALS PROGRAM AT GFS A Tribute Gift to GFS can honor special individuals or celebrate births, weddings, or anniversaries. Your donation supports the exhibitions and educational programs of this incredible arts organization while making a lasting tribute to a unique person or event. The following options are currently available:

Berj Krikorian, Sparten, 1993, Vermont marble, 82 x 72 x 54 inches, Grounds For Sculpture, Gift of The Seward Johnson Atelier, In Exchange with Philip and Muriel Berman; photo by dmhphotographer.com

Living Legacy Tree and Plaque - A tree planted in the park with a personalized plaque set in a marker near the tree.

Tribute Bench and Plaque - A teak bench with a personalized plaque.

Living Legacy Tree, Tribute Bench and Plaque - A tree and a teak bench with a personalized plaque.

Memorial Funds - A fund in the name of your loved one, allowing contributions to support the sustenance of the park and its programs.

GIFTS IN MEMORY OR HONOR Make a gift to GFS in memory of someone dear to you, in celebration of his or her life, or make a gift in honor of someone who is celebrating a special occasion.

Every gift, large or small, takes us one step closer to a secure future for the GFS community. For more information and tax deductibility, please contact Amelia Nichols at 609-249-0244 or visit groundsforsculpture.org/Get-Involved/ Memorials.

GFS TOMORROW We are asking for your support—above and beyond what your membership donations help us to accomplish. Annual Fund gifts help GFS realize its mission of combining art and beckoning spaces to welcome, surprise, and engage all visitors in the artist’s act of invention. Over the years, your support has helped to transform GFS into a statewide leader for the arts, known for its 42-acre sculpture park with major exhibitions that continue to push the boundaries of contemporary sculpture.

Please consider supporting this year’s Annual Fund. Your gift is fully tax deductible and will support a wide range of exhibitions and educational outreach programs, and help us maintain the standards of excellence in horticulture that we are known for. These initiatives, along with school tours and other community collaborations that serve tens of thousands of students, seniors, differently abled individuals, and disadvantaged families are made possible by your generous support.

THE GFS LEGACY SOCIETY

You can make your donation online at www.GFStomorrow.org, by mail (Grounds For Sculpture, 80 Sculptors Way, Hamilton, NJ 08619), or call 609-249-0233 or 609-2490244. Thank you for your generosity!

Join the Grounds For Sculpture Legacy Society and help support GFS through planned giving.

Through your bequest or other planned gifts, you can ensure that GFS will continue to fulfill its mission and serve our community.

For more information, please contact the Development Department at 609-249-0244 or 609-249-0233.

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