FY10/11 Annual Report

ANNUAL 20 20 REPORT 10 11

INTRODUCTION

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WHAT’S INSIDE 4 INTRODUCTION 6 ARTISTS 8 EXHIBITIONS 14 CONNECTIONS 30 INNOVATION INSTITUTE 32 PARTNERSHIPS 40 AT A GLANCE 43 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL PURPOSE 44 PEOPLE WE LOVE

JOHN OSORIO-BUCK // 2010 Fall Artist-in-Residence (front) GALLERY VIEW // During a performance by P. Scott Cunnigham PHOTOS BY // Ben Premeaux: Premeaux Photography, Center staff and volunteers DESIGNED BY // Susan Jedrzejewski Images of artwork courtesy of the artist

MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD CHAIR

BOB BERTGES // Chair, Board of Directors

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This is an amazing time in the life of Charlotte’s cultural community. In spite of all the uncertainties we face in today’s business environment, our city’s cultural sector is alive with new ideas and experiences that hold great promise for the future. I am happy to say that McColl Center for Visual Art is a vital hub for all that hope. Emerging from our first decade of bringing contemporary art and artists to our city, we are beginning to realize that our contributions transcend art-making. This year’s strategic visioning exercise with our Board, staff and a host of our partners revealed that we are really about community-making. The ideas and actions of our artists move out from the Center in waves of inspiration, whether we are helping school kids learn about science in our environmental art program or transforming corporate executives in our Innovation Institute. These and many other Center endeavors combine into one creative chorus that resonates on many levels to help our community thrive. You will find evidence of the Center’s contributions in this report. But don’t stop here.

I encourage you to mine your own creative spirit by becoming involved with the Center. Come talk to an artist, visit an exhibition or take a class. I am certain that you will be inspired.

MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT It was almost a decade ago that the Urban Institute reported the findings of a study on the support system surrounding American artists. They found that 96 percent of Americans claimed that they were inspired by arts and culture. Strangely, only 27 percent reported that artists contributed significantly to society’s goodness. We discussed this powerful paradox at the Center’s National Advisory Board meeting in New York this year. It’s no surprise that we all agreed with the conclusion of the Urban Institute Report: “Through their work, artists inspire, celebrate, mourn, commemorate, and incite us to question the human condition. They make visible our rich diversity, help interpret our past, and imagine and construct the future. They are fundamental to our nation’s cultural heritage and vibrancy, and important to our social fabric and economic vitality.”

SUZANNE FETSCHER // President/CEO

Every day at the Center, our Board, staff, volunteers and community partners strive to live the reality described in that quotation. The success of the Center’s first decade is a testament to the Charlotte community’s growing realization that inspiration is the fuel that will power the future. My colleagues and I believe that the Center is on the vital, leading edge of this emergence.

The many vignettes contained in this report are only a slight sample of the many catalytic moments provided by the artists who come to our unique and wonderful place to develop and share their work. I am encouraged by the depth and variety of the stories revealed here. And I am hopeful that more ongoing collaborations with our many partners will continue to increase the impact of artists’ work in our community. That work will inspire and transform us all.

INTRODUCTION

ARTISTS

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ARTISTS-IN-RESIDENCE AND AFFILIATE ARTISTS Artists inspire critical thinking and positive change. They interpret the past and invent the future. Their creativity is an economic engine and reason for joy and celebration for us all. These artists joined the McColl Center for Visual Art family in FY2011.

CARMELLA JARVI, Mixed Media, Charlotte, NC CHRIS WATTS, Mixed Media, Charlotte, NC DAN ALLEGRUCCI, Printmaking, Charlotte, NC D’ANGELO DIA, Photography, Charlotte, NC DIANA ARVANITES, Mixed Media, Charlotte, NC HEATHER D. FREEMAN, Video/New Media, Charlotte, NC INDRANI NAYAR-GALL, Printmaking, Charlotte, NC PATRICIA STEELE RAIBLE, Mixed Media, Charlotte, NC ANTHONY SCHRAG, Installation/Performance, Glasgow, Scotland FAHAMU PECOU, Gantt Artist-in-Residence, Painting, Atlanta, GA JONATHAN BRILLIANT, Sculpture, Columbia, SC LAUREN DICIOCCIO, Mixed Media, Woodside, CA LAURIE FRICK, Carolinas Healthcare Artist-in-Residence, Mixed Media, Austin, TX LORI LARUSSO, Painting, Lexington, KY BEN PREMEAUX, Wells Fargo Art Teacher-in-Residence, Photography, Huntersville, NC DAWN BLACK, Painting, Durham, NC ELIANA R. ARENAS, Metals/Jewelry, Charlotte, NC ERIN M. RILEY, Fibers/Mixed Media, Philadelphia, PA JOHN OSORIO-BUCK, Installation, Cambridge, MA MARCIA JONES, Gantt Artist-in-Residence, Mixed Media, Atlanta, GA MICHAEL BEITZ, UNCC Artist-in-Residence, Sculpture/Video, Roswell, NM QUISQUEYA HENRIQUEZ, Knight Artist-in-Residence, Mixed Media, Dominican Republic P. SCOTT CUNNINGHAM, Knight Writer-in-Residence, Poetry, Miami, Fl HEATHER FREEMAN // 2010 Affiliate Artist

ARTISTS

EXHIBITIONS

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JONATHAN BRILLIANT // Have Sticks Will Travel

ZIPSTIR September 3, 2010 to January 8, 2011 Featuring Jonathan Brilliant and Hong Seon Jang Resident artist Jonathan Brilliant from Columbia, SC, and Hong Seon Jang from Sunnyside, NY, guided gallery visitors through an innovative use of space using common manufactured materials that gave everyday goods like magazines, coffee stir sticks, straws and zip ties new meaning.

HONG SEON JANG // ZipCity

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SCOTT TOWNSEND // Languages and Blood, Like Water, Dissolve Into Mixtapes (Series)

DIS(COMFORT) January 21 to March 19, 2011 Featuring John Osorio-Buck and Scott Townsend Scott Townsend from Raleigh, NC, and resident artist John Osorio-Buck from Cambridge, MA, created a conceptual and interactive exhibition that addressed survival, community and issues of personal identity while moving away from the typical “object driven” goal of making art for profit.

JOHN OSORIO-BUCK // Utopia Eight & Pot-O-Gold

EXHIBITIONS

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HEATHER LEWIS // Thirty-one hand-shaped circles

THE GREEN SHADOW April 15 to August 20, 2011 Featuring Heather Lewis and Jeff Schmuki Using soft sculptures stuffed with growing medium, Jeff Schmuki from Gulfport, MS, created a “green space” that addressed fragility, decomposition and rebirth. Adjacent were installations, wall drawings and sculptures by Heather Lewis from Asheville, NC, whose imagery utilized light and shadows to expand the viewer’s perception.

JEFF SCHMUKI // Monsantra

EXHIBITIONS

CONNECTIONS

ART CAN NOT SAVE US // September 2010

RESIDENT ARTISTS MAKE UNIQUE CONNECTIONS Although McColl Center for Visual Art is a nationally renowned, urban artist residency experience, and a state-of-the art laboratory where contemporary artists develop their work, the Center’s contributions transcend art-making. Through partnerships with hundreds of individuals and institutions, the Center is a catalyst for positive change, a nexus of inspired community-making.

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ANTHONY SCHRAG

”Art is the thing that gives you meaning in life. Art is the thing that’s supposed to be challenging our habits. It’s not just a structure that you work in. It’s a structure that offers a different way of life. I think there’s also something about danger. If something is safe, it’s not pushing boundaries. It’s safe because it’s known. If it’s about the unknown, it’s the very premise of art,” said Anthony Schrag of Art Can Not Save Us which he performed while in residence at the Center. Schrag also opened an advice booth at Crisis Assistance Ministry.

Taking inspiration from the Peanuts character Lucy van Pelt, he paid five cents for advice from the clients in line, offering relief from the stress and frustration of waiting for help. He gathered 114 comments, which became an insightful pamphlet that he shared with the staff. Schrag’s residency also included a partnership with Metrolina Association for the Blind with whom he held a series of workshops with the blind, recorded the conversations, and turned them into a book of Braille which is now archived at McColl Center for Visual Art. “It reverses the flow of information. A visually impaired person can’t access a painting or a sculpture. The information in this book is not accessible to a sighted person.”

LAUREN DICIOCCIO

“The simple act of making something by hand is such a powerful and intimate way to show support for soldiers who are far from the comforts of home and family. I feel that the act of hand-sewing these letters communicates appreciation and thankfulness on a level that words cannot capture,” said Lauren DiCioccio who created the Dear Solider project while in residence at McColl Center for Visual Art. During her residency, Lauren worked with individuals at Shamrock Senior Center and the community at large to create hand-sewn letters with inspiring and thankful messages that were mailed to those serving in the military.

DEAR SOLIDER // October 2010

CONNECTIONS

BEAUTY // Eliana R. Arenas

ELIANA R. ARENAS “Clothing, jewelry and cosmetics are often used to transform, improve or cover the so-called flaws of the body. By definition, clothing is the covering of the body; jewelry is an adornment for the body; and cosmetics are used to alter the surface of the body. These are external objects and practices which are used to consciously present the subject to a larger public. Women not only use them, but rely on them daily in order to perform and be comfortable,” said Eliana R. Arenas who continued work on her Beauty series while in residence at the Center. The artist held a reception on International Women’s Day that showcased her newest portraits; eight women from eight different countries.

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FUTURE HOME OF THE FUTURE // March 2011

JOHN OSORIO-BUCK Utilizing a vacant lot, resident artist John OsorioBuck created Future Home of the Future and offered the community a unique perspective on an unused urban space. Osorio-Buck constructed a trebuchet in a vacant lot that launched packets of wildflower seeds, “painting” the area with native flowers.

In another project, Osorio-Buck asked photography students from Myers Park High School to consider what transformation meant to them. The students toured the artist’s studio, submitted photographs that were critiqued by Osorio-Buck then selected imagery for a sculpture constructed by the artist and later donated to the school.

‘Transformation’ was made possible by an education grant from the Arts & Science Council.

TRANSFORMATION // March 2011

CONNECTIONS

INDRANI NAYAR-GALL Influenced by her own global relocations, Indrani Nayar-Gall examines displacement and loss while addressing the trauma of migration that makes one a minority faced with uncertainty in an unfamiliar landscape. During her summer residency, Nayar-Gall collaborated with the Levine Museum of the New South and McColl Center for Visual Art to install the Separated by ‘A’ Skin project at Levine.

This project articulated the artist’s concern about hierarchical structures and intolerance in new and old world societies. Nayar-Gall’s firm belief in equality stems from her exposure to the theories of incarnation in Eastern philosophy and from the recent genetic discoveries of Spencer Wells and Alan Templeton. Both establish that all humans existing today descended from a single ancestor in Africa.

INDRANI NAYAR-GALL // 2010 Affiliate Artist

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D’ANGELO DIA Investigating public opinion and contemporary beliefs, Dia uses photography and performance art as a catalyst for dialogue while arousing public attention to social, political and racial issues. “I listen to everything from Bach to Lil’ Wayne, and it doesn’t make me more or less Black,” said Affiliate Artist d’Angelo Dia as he spoke about his performance, Negritude Movement, which incorporated the art of poetry and stepping. “This performance relates to my current body of work concerning males from ethnic minority groups, each audience member will see and experience the performance based on their own cultural upbringing and interpretation.”

NEGRITUDE MOVEMENT // August 2010

CONNECTIONS

PROJECTING THE SKY SO IT CAN SEE ITSELF // November 2010

JONATHAN BRILLIANT “Initially I was seduced by the view of the sky from my studio. Since this is the first time I have had a workspace with windows, I found myself gazing with wonder at the horizon beyond. I particularly loved how at moments I could see cars rushing by at 70 miles an hour while clouds drifted slowly above,” said resident artist Jonathan Brilliant who projected videos of clouds onto three of the Center’s exterior walls on the last night of his residency.

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BEN PREMEAUX // 2011 Winter Artist-in-Residence

BEN PREMEAUX WELLS FARGO CMS ART TEACHER-IN-RESIDENCE “My time in residence rejuvenated my passion for art making. The experience helped push my work in many new directions. The interactions with the public and the other residents challenged me daily to think about what I make and why I make it,” said Ben Premeaux, Wells Fargo CMS Art Teacher-in-Residence who exchanged three months of teaching in Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools for a three-month residency at McColl Center for Visual Art. During his residency, Premeaux created an art education curriculum to share with CMS about artist-in-residence programs that met goals of the North Carolina Standard Course of Study.

CONNECTIONS

LAKEWOOD PARK // August 2011

ENVIRONMENTAL ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE PROGRAM In fall 2009, McColl Center for Visual Art sponsored the residency of Daniel McCormick, a California environmental artist with a distinguished resume of creating public art installations that restore and preserve land and water. The success of McCormick’s residency prompted the Center to invite him back to create an Environmental Artist-In-Residence (EAIR) Master Plan that outlined prospective projects that could be completed by nine artists over three years. The project is setting the standard for the way remedial environmental artist residencies are planned and executed at the Center. The EAIR program has four main “pillars” identified by an EAIR advisory committee: art-making, benefit to the environment, science education and community engagement. The EAIR program creates intersections among all of these fronts and promises exciting possibilities for the roles artists can play in creating a greener community.

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LAKEWOOD Children of the Lakewood Community learned about the ecosystem of their local Stewart Creek and the impact storm water runoff has on its water quality as they worked with scientists and artists. Guided by educators from Charlotte Nature Museum, a sampling station was installed in the creek from which children were able to identify the natural species. Numerous “ambassador species” were discovered and referenced in tile mosaic storm drain markers created with artist Tom Thoune. By creating mosaic representations of the ambassador species and through their own messages about the importance of keeping storm drains clean, the children will help promote protection of their neighboring Stewart Creek and encourage neighbors to consider the importance of keeping litter, oil and other waste out of the drains that flow into the creek.

RBC BLUEWATER PROJECT

FIRST WARD

The RBC Blue Water Project in partnership with the Charlotte Nature Museum and the EAIR Program led activities for volunteers from RBC Bank and engaged them to help with efforts to restore and preserve a formerly damaged area of the Little Sugar Creek watershed in Freedom Park. The project is designed to improve water quality in the creek.

Alumni artist and school teacher at Trinity Episcopal School d’Angelo Dia received mentoring from Daniel McCormick and the EAIR Program in the development of an environmental art installation at Trinity Episcopal School that serves as a continuing field laboratory for water testing and watershed education. The installation is designed to slow erosion and help water quality in a detention pond on school property.

RBC VOLUNTEERS AT FREEDOM PARK // June 2011

TRINITY EPISCOPAL SCHOOL // September 2010

CONNECTIONS

MARCIA JONES GANTT CENTER ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE “I was catapulted into communities where otherwise we never would have spoken on such profound and important levels,” said Marcia Jones, Gantt Center Artist-in-Residence who creates harmony and balance in the midst of extremes.

Marcia Jones worked with the local battered women’s shelter to help women find hope and healing through artistic expression.

FAHAMU PECOU GANTT CENTER ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Delving into stereotypes of black masculinity and fine art “insider politics,” Gantt Center Artist-in-Residence Fahamu Pecou plays with the notions of fame, image and consumerism in paintings that critique contemporary media and our collective misconceptions. Offering a witty and spontaneous look at all aspects of pop culture, PERFECT 2 // Marcia Jones Pecou hosted The 15 Project, which sought to bridge the gap between the worlds of art and culture and the general public in an irreverent and informative talk-show style program where invited guests experienced their 15 minutes of fame.

FAHAMU PECOU // 2010 Fall Artist-in-Residence

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CONNECTIONS

MICHAEL BEITZ // 2011 Winter Artist-in-Residence

MICHAEL BEITZ UNIVERSITY OF NORTH CAROLINA CHARLOTTE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Filling voids in urban spaces, UNCC Artist-in-Residence, Michael Beitz brings a sense of play to everyday settings with architectural sculptures that invite viewers to interact with art and their surroundings.

During his residency, Michael Beitz led a multi-week workshop with art students at University of North Carolina Charlotte who learned to use traditional and new media to explore ideas within the public realm. Guided by Beitz, students learned to recognize and examine the production of cultural space while developing the knowledge of historical and contemporary approaches to making and placing art in public spaces.

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LAURIE FRICK CAROLINAS HEALTHCARE ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE “Our attraction to external patterns stems from internal neural structures in our mind.

There is a human desire to find the neural mirror to ourselves, even at the most basic level -- the firing pattern of hippocampal neurons,” says resident artist Laurie Frick who brings the study of neuroscience into the making of large-scale abstract works of art, using pattern, words and color.

During her residency in conjunction with Carolinas Medical Center, Laurie Frick designed an installation that used data from ALS patients to characterize the disease’s seeming ability to defy patterns. In her piece, Frick incorporated seven stages of severity across six categories of symptoms with 264 patients ranging in age from 25 to 84. Referencing the individual’s professions and ages, Frick worked to find patterns in the data with the belief that ALS wasn’t chaotic or random. The sculpture is installed at CHS.

LAURIE FRICK // 2010 Fall Artist-in-Residence

CONNECTIONS

P. SCOTT CUNNINGHAM KNIGHT WRITER-IN-RESIDENCE

POET ON A HOT TIN ROOF // June 2011

“There’s a general impression that poetry is safe,” said inaugural Knight Writer-in-Residence P. Scott Cunningham, who views poetry as one conversation where his personality, concerns and mental processes are always present with real emotion. Throughout his residency, Cunningham opened his studio to the public as he read poems to visitors to his bell tower studio. Adding a new level of theatricality and drama, Cunningham delivered a 30-minute reading during Poet on a Hot Tin Roof as he stood “stripped of titles, introductions and banter” to a captivated audience.

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QUISQUEYA HENRIQUES // 2011 Summer Artist-in-Residence

QUISQUEYA HENRIQUEZ KNIGHT ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE

Using sculpture, collage, prints, video, installations and sound to explore racial, ethnic, gender and cultural stereotypes, Cuban-born Knight Artist-in-Residence Quisqueya Henriquez hosted a free artist talk that offered the community a chance to hear this art world “trendsetter” address the role of the public in her work. During her tenure, Henriquez completed several works of art that will be included in the joint exhibition with fellow Knight Artist-in-Residence Sonya Clark. Converge opens at McColl Center for Visual Art in January of 2012.

CONNECTIONS

INNOVATION INSTITUTE

PUSHING THE EDGE // Led by artist Randy Schull

INSTITUTE A TRANSFORMATION No one ever learned to innovate by talking about it. It’s all in the doing — risking, revealing, setting aside theories, and never, ever hiding behind the familiar. The Innovation Institute at McColl Center for Visual Art works to restore creativity in business, community and non-profit environments through smart risk taking and harnessing the imagination. Regardless of the issues a business or individual may face, the Innovation Institute can help unleash your creative core, experience the challenges of creativity, reveal imagination, and develop the capacity to recognize, influence, and support creativity in others.

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RISK: VALUE OF FAILURE & LIMITS OF SUCCESS // Led by artist Kevin Hogan

CUSTOM FOCUSED CREATIVITY SESSION // Led by artist Shaun Cassidy

TRANSFORMATIONAL LEADERSHIP PROGRAM

CUSTOM PROGRAMS

The Transformational Leadership Program is a sixday experience held over several months that helps unleash imagination and transform the personal and professional lives of corporate executives, community and non-profit leaders.

The sessions are led by professional artists and facilitators and limited to small groups so participants have deeply personal insights that are shared in an extraordinary, transformational and dynamic way. In FY2011, the Institute doubled the number of Transformational Leadership Programs and participants.

Organizations sometimes become mired in the status quo. They follow routine procedures and wonder why they get routine and unproductive results. The Innovation Institute designs and delivers custom programs that help corporations escape the boundaries of the ordinary to create extraordinary results. Led by artists and professional facilitators, the Institute provides provocative experiences that replace brain drain with inspiration and rigidity with rewards. In FY2011, the Institute conducted 32 custom programs for 700 executives from the energy, banking, healthcare, diversified manufacturing, education and non-profit sectors.

INNOVATION INSTITUTE

PARTNERSHIPS

VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY // October 2010

Partnerships Partnerships are the lifeblood of McColl Center for Visual Art. Unlike many artist residency programs where artists are sequestered in out-of-the-way places, Center artists develop their work in full view of enthusiastic and increasingly interested urban audiences. The Center has hundreds of energetic partnerships with schools, non-profit organizations, foundations and corporations that add power and meaning to each artist’s context and content.

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VIRGINIA PAPER COMPANY

In partnership with the Arts & Science Council and Hopewell High School, McColl Center for Visual Art and alumnus artist Annabel Manning collaborated to “makeover” the Virginia Paper Company building (corner of Graham and 3rd Street) that had been sitting vacant for years. Roughly twenty panels were installed, designed by students and inspired by Charlotte’s Romare Bearden. The digital collages designed by the students allowed each artist the opportunity to make a meaningful real-world contribution to a public art project while connecting to the visual arts, history, and technology.

CANOPY CONSTRUCTION

ORGASM INC.

Using unconventional digital fabrication techniques, a team from the School of Architecture at University of North Carolina Charlotte headed by Chris Beorkrem, designed and installed a canopy on the grounds of McColl Center for Visual Art that was composed primarily of recycled industrial biproducts, shipping pallets and salvaged steel in a project funded by the Arts & Science Council and the EPA.

“Critics’ Pick! As entertaining as it is revelatory” said The New York Times about the documentary film, Orgasm Inc. which screened at McColl Center for Visual Art in partnership with the Lesbian & Gay Community Center. Created by Center alumnus artist Liz Canner, the film revealed a drug company’s race to develop the first FDA-approved Viagra for women.

CANOPY CONSTRUCTION // August 2010

ORGASM INC // March 2011

PARTNERSHIPS

LIFESPAN ARTIST RECEPTION // April 2011

LIFESPAN REEMPRISE FUND

Thanks to a grant from the Reemprise Fund, McColl Center for Visual Art facilitated a partnership between our professional alumni artists and the artists at LIFESPAN, an organization that transforms the lives of individuals with developmental disabilities by providing education, employment and enrichment programs. Over the course of several months, LIFESPAN artists participated in workshops and one-on-one mentoring, where the artists learned printmaking and mosaic techniques, how to prepare for an exhibition and how to create a blog. The project culminated with an opening reception at McColl Center for Visual Art on April 15, 2011 where several of the artists were able to sell their work.

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FELICIA VAN BORK // April 2011

PROJECT ART AID

Working with the American Cancer Society, resident Felicia van Bork and Project Art Aid held painting workshops at the Center for cancer survivors to create works of art that were included in a collaborative mosaic of 100 contributing artists. “Working with survivors was really exciting; seeing them translate their deep passion for life into art was amazing,” said van Bork. The mosaic was exhibited at the American Cancer Society’s Making Strides Against Breast Cancer event along with an additional 200 individual works of art that were painted “predominantly pink” and auctioned.

PARTNERSHIPS

COMMUNITY DAY

A full day of free artist-led workshops and activities was held in both the fall and spring which drew a combined audience of over 2,000 members from the community. With something for everyone, participants could help build a fort on the front lawn with Anthony Schrag, create a collage of Things You Can’t Remember with Laurie Frick and even assist Jeff Schmuki with the installation of the The Green Shadow exhibit. In partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina, participants also had the opportunity to work in the Center’s printmaking studio with alumnus artist Ginny Boyd and create monoprints inspired by the prompt I am healthy because. Over fifty of the final pieces were included in a 100+ page book which was delivered to local area hospitals.

MONOPRINTING WITH GINNY BOYD // April 2011

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MUSEUM MILE The Center was pleased to partner with Charlotte’s Museum Mile on April 23, 2011 where participants ran 5,280 feet passing McColl Center for Visual Art, Discovery Place, and Spirit Square, ending in front of the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art to promote Charlotte’s most exciting mile. Volunteers, artists and staff members competed in the race including Daniel McCormick, EAIR Program Director and Mary O’Brien, EAIR Program Manager who ran in tribute to a family member.

DANIEL MCCORMICK & MARY O’BRIEN // Museum Mile

SUMMER ARTS INSTITUTE

COMMUNITY ART CONNECTIONS // June 2011

Forty classes were held this summer for 300 students in grades 1st through 8th and included partnerships with the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art and Johnson and Wales University. Offerings included Encaustic Painting, Digital Drawing, Art to Garden, Kinetic Sculptures and Community Art Connections which taught students how the visual arts can be a catalyst for positive change. Through various handson projects led by alumnus artist Annabel Manning, students were inspired to make their own unique connection with the community. “I thought it was going to be a regular painting class... But it turned out to be helping others through art and giving to people who really needed it. The class was awesome!� said Deana, SAI student who painted inspiring designs on canvas bags and filled them with light snacks and toiletries to distribute to those affected by homelessness.

PARTNERSHIPS

SPRING FLING

On April 1, 2011 the Center held Spring Fling, a fundraising event which transformed the building from bud to blossom, welcoming guests to explore eight individually decorated artist studios while enjoying gourmet treats, music and works of art for sale from over twenty-five of our alumni artists in a special exhibition.

SPRING FLING STUDIO DESIGNED BY TOM THOUNE // April 2011

THE CONTEMPORARIES

McColl Center for Visual Art’s affiliate group, the Contemporaries, held 13 events in the past year which offered creative opportunities for individuals with an intellectual curiosity about contemporary art to deepen, expand and cultivate interest in contemporary art and artists. Events included a tour of Bank of America’s art collection in the Ritz-Carlton, collector tours in the homes of both Jim Bishop and Suzanne Fetscher, behind-the-scenes studio visit to BoltGroup as well as the 3rd annual wine and art pairing event, Palate to Palette.

PALATE TO PALETTE // December 2010

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FROM THE HEART

ALLEGRUCCI DESIGNS CENTER T-SHIRT

The weather was beautiful and the setting divine for From the Heart, a reception for Center donors who contributed gifts of $250 and more. Gracious thanks to Board member - Barbara Laughlin - for opening up her splendid home and lavish garden.

Adapting one of his explosion woodcut prints, resident artist Dan Allegrucci designed a t-shirt for the Center so individuals (including staff ) can show everyone how much they love the Center.

Shirts are $25 and are available while supplies last!

FROM THE HEART // May 2011

CENTER STAFF // November 2010

ALUMNUS ARTIST WINS MACARTHUR

LEADING LADY

Known for transforming marble into intricate, seemingly weightless works of art, Elizabeth Turk, 2003 Artist-in-Residence has been named as a 2010 MacArthur Fellow by the John D. and Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.

Celebrated for her community contributions, our President/CEO, Suzanne Fetscher, was recognized

by Governor Bev Perdue and Ambassador Bonnie McElveen-Hunter in USAirways’ - The Charlotte USA 20: Celebrating Dynamic Women.

PARTNERSHIPS

AT A GLANCE McColl Center for Visual Art advances artists and community through dynamic residencies, exhibitions and educational programs based in contemporary art. The Center provides transformative experiences for visual artists, individuals who visit the Center and our broader community.

VISION // McColl Center for Visual Art is the leading center for the advancement of creative capacity for artists and the public MISSION // Advancing artists, community and the creation of contemporary art through residencies, exhibitions, outreach and education GALLERY HOURS* // 2 to 7 PM, Thursday and Friday; 11 AM to 6 PM, Saturday *Effective September 1, 2011

LOCATION // 721 North Tryon Street, Charlotte, NC 28202 ADMISSION // Free TOURS // Free docent-led tours each Saturday at 11:30 AM. Group tours available by appointment.

PROGRAMS // Residencies, Exhibitions, Education, Outreach, Innovation Institute FACILITY // Gothic revival, former Associate Reformed Presbyterian Church designed by J.M. McMichael; built in 1926; sold in 1982; accidentally set on fire in 1985; founded in 1997; renovated 1998-1999; design FMK Architects, Mark Fishero lead architect; construction Rodgers Builders.

WEBSITE // www.mccollcenter.org SOCIAL // facebook.com/mccollcenternc; twitter.com/mccollcenternc; youtube.com/mccollcenter PHONE NUMBER // 704.332.5535 TAX ID NUMBER // 51-0195015

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STAFF Suzanne Fetscher, President/CEO Michael Andrews, Director of Development & Marketing Michael Arena, Innovation Institute Facilitator Briarlee Barrow, Staff Accountant Auston Davie, Facilities Technician Angela Grauel, Education & Outreach Manager Claudia Gonzalez Griffin, Program Associate

Susan Jedrzejewski, Marketing & Communications Manager Dennis Lemmons, Facilities/Studio Manager Sarah Lewkowitz, Special Events Manager & Assistant to the President Daniel McCormick, EAIR Program Director Edward McCray, Administrative Assistant Devlin McNeil, Director of Programs Jackie Nalley, Facilities

Mary O’Brien, EAIR Program Manager Sandy Patrick, Director of Finance Ben Premeaux, Media Lab Associate Ce Scott, Creative Director Sara Simmons, Innovation Institute Associate Anna Sison, Innovation Institute Facilitator Barbara Spradling, Director of Innovation Institute Bennett Stulting, Visitor & Volunteer Relations Manager (through 3/11) Marisa Wilson, Associate Director of Development (through 5/11)

Ray S. “Rip” Farris, Vice Chair Paige Gantt, Apprentice Paige Johnston Barbara Laughlin Wesley Mancini Lori Tomoyasu McGee Chris McCoy, Apprentice Richard McCracken

Sheila T. Mullen Jonathan K. Murray Marjorie Serralles Russell Shannon G. Smith A. Zachary Smith III Jeff Trenning Bryan L. Williams, Treasurer Phyllis Wingate-Jones Joan Zimmerman

Mason Granger Ken Lambla

Ruby Lerner Willie Little Lori McGee, Chair

BOARD OF DIRECTORS Jennifer Appleby Bob Bertges, Chair W. Charles Campbell Shaun Cassidy Astrid Chirinos Thomas Cottingham Russ Daniel Andy Dews

NATIONAL ADVISORY BOARD Olga Garay Jennifer Parham Gilomen

AT A GLANCE

EAIR STEERING COMMITTEE Philip Blumenthal, Co-Chair Richard McCracken, Co-Chair Dianne English Reed Perkins Lee Jones Ann Browning Jane Alexander Tom Stanley Robert Corbin Ann Clark Becky Hannum

CONTEMPORARIES BOARD Blake Clifton Martina Corich Elizabeth Shields Fagg Laura Fellows Harper Fox, Co-Chair Paige Gantt, Board Liaison Andrea Giangiori Jamie Hayes Gary Knight Eric Jensen

Ashley Lathe, Co-Chair Jonathan Mangels, Treasurer Fay Miller Kym Motley, Co-Chair Jonathan Murray, Board Liaison Kevin Perry Georgina Petrosky Kati Mills Stegall Pete Teoh Caroline Wainright Leigh Wainwright

Igor Khodochinskiy Jackee Neely Jacqueline Mcclure Jason Turnipseed Judith Essick Karen Couch Karla Sosa Katherine Robinson Katie Devillers Katie Stegall Katie Walters Kevin Perry Laura Hannon Lerissa Rentas Leticia Foster Lyla Halsted Marie Rose Kelly Matt Lopina

Meredith Ferguson Nancy Cummings Quinn Hunter Raina Mehler Robyn Benjamin Ruhi Brelvi Samatha Peppard Sara Smith Sarah Ewalt Sharon Keenan Shaun Kirsch Sheryl Sitnik Sylvia Roseboro Tamara Castaneda Tiffany Young Vanessa Clark Vanessa Tamas

VOLUNTEERS, INTERNS, DOCENTS Alicia Blanton Amedee McGee Aura Lawson Becca Bellamy Ben Gregory Bernice Mar Carmen Lucas Chelsea Samuel Clarence Lucas Courtney Melvin Daniel Bonilla David Matheson Eddie Love Erin Russell Gael Furbish Giovanni Gutierrez Hallie Ringle Hannah Caddell

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION Donated Goods & Services 2%

FY 2011 SOURCES OF OPERATING REVENUE Individual & corporate contributions 359,540 Donated goods & services 31,367 Foundation & corporate grants 660,464 Arts & Science Council Basic Operating Grant 388,279 Government grants 121,013 Earned Revenue 461,401 Fundraising Event 41,495 Endowment Support

0 Total Operating Revenue $2,063,559 Board Designated Endowment Support $220,429 $2,283,988

Fundraising Event 2%

Individual & Corporate Gifts 17%

Foundation & Corporate Grants 32%

Earned Revenue 22%

Arts & Science Council Grant 19%

Government Grants 6%

FY 2011 OPERATING CASH EXPENSES Administration 288,970 Organizational development & marketing 343,872 Residencies, exhibitions & education 1,260,842 Program support services & facilities 209,720 Total Operating Expenditures $2,103,404 Depreciation, In-kind & Non-Cash Expenditures 291,008 Total Organizational Expenses $2,394,412

Development & Marketing 16% Residencies, Exhibitions & Education 60%

Administration 14% Program Support & Facilities 10%

SELECTED INFORMATION FOR FISCAL YEARS ENDING JUNE 30, 2010 & 2011 2011 2010 Number of artist-in-residence 23 19 Total number of artist days 2,584 2,268

Investments (held at Foundation for the Carolinas at fair value) $7,077,696 $5,885,838 Total Assets 14,878,003 14,004,306 Total Liabilities 378,045 365,353 Total Net Assets 14,499,958 13,638,953

Total Revenue & Support 2,063,559 1,799,664 Total Operating Expense 2,394,412 2,174,440 Operating Surplus (Loss) (330,853) (374,776) Net change in investments 1,191,858 616,894 Increase (Decrease) Change in Net Assets $861,005 $242,118

FINANCIALS

PEOPLE WE LOVE $15,000+ Lori & Liam McGee Barbara & Steve Spradling (In-Kind) $10,000 - 14,999 Jeanie & Tom Cottingham Yvonne & Dick McCracken $5,000 - 9,999 Mary & Dan Allegrucci* (In-Kind) Kathryn & Darren Ash Donna & Alvaro de Molina Selena Beaudry & Gray Ellison Linda & Bob Bertges Jane & David Conlan Caroline & Ben Dellinger Joanne & Stuart Dickson Andy Dews & Tom Warshauer Suzanne & Elmar Fetscher Paige Gantt Maria & John Huson Paige & Hall Johnston Barbara Laughlin Sheila & Sean Mullen Gabby Pratt Dotti & Ed Shelton Carrie & Bryan Williams Pat & Bill Williamson III Joan & Robert Zimmerman $2,500 - 4,999 Jennifer & Wayne Appleby Karen & Clark Jackson Wesley Mancini & Bob Scheer Hope Matthews & Shaun Cassidy Sam Ramsey & Andre’ Pelletier Emily & Zach Smith Lan & Shannon Smith Lynn & Jeff Trenning Anatoly Tsiris (In-Kind)

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$1,000 - 2,499 Jennifer Algire & Michael Andrews Mary Lou & Jim Babb Marilyn & Michael Baker Jamie Banks & Stephen Lauletta Harriet & Bill Barnhardt Melissa & Rob Becker Amy & Philip Blumenthal J. Larry Brady Kathy & Frank Bragg Renee & Kenneth Bramlett Rose Marie & Gene Bratek Mary Lou & Greg Cagle Susan & Greg Campana Anne Carter & Dean Smith Bettye & Chris Connelly Russ Daniel Mary Anne & Alan Dickson Meredith & Walter Dolhare Olga & Jay Faison Blair & Rip Farris Linda & Bill Farthing Mimi Fitz Pamela & David Furr Carol & Shelton Gorelick Patty & Bill Gorelick, William & Patricia Gorelick Family F Foundation Rebecca Hannum James Hatley Marie-Claire & Kal Kardous Ginger Kemp Lorne Lassiter & Gary Ferraro Robin & Richard LaVecchia Donna & Robert Lilien Marianne & Jonathan Mangels* Natalie & Michael Mazzucca Mary Richard & Chris McCoy Kay & Robert Norris Marianne & Philip Norwood Beth & Steve Purdy Sally & Russell Robinson Kellie & Jeff Scott Sally & Bill Serenius Marjorie Serralles-Russell & Terry Russell

Lisa & Glenn Sherrill Mattye & Marc Silverman, Marc & Mattye Silverman Family Foundation Lida Stidman & Jonathan Curley Lydia Shelton Surles & Mark Surles Kelly & Neal Taub Patti Tracey & Chris Hudson $500 - 999 Eric Anderson (In-Kind) Regine & Andreas Bechtler Jim Bishop* (In-Kind) Sallie & Derick Close Kathy & Chris Cope Jane & Tom Coyle Elizabeth Davis Cathy & Pat Dean Marilyn & David Furman Elizabeth Galen Pamela & Scott Gantt Jennifer Parham Gilomen & Scott Gilomen Deidre & Clay Grubb Suzanne & Mike Haaf Mandy & Todd Houser Jeff Huberman & Cheryl Walker Shelly & Adam Landau Sarah Lewkowitz* Shug & Walker Lockett Jane & Luther Lockwood Joan Lorden & Larry Mays Sonia & Isaac Luski Susan & Loy McKeithen Evangeline & Edwin McMahan Ed McMahan, Jr. Devlin McNeil & Aimee Nichols Trudi & Gray Norris Arthur Oudmayer Charlene & Kevin Patterson Jennifer Rabon Jennifer & Jack Ross* Ce Scott Octavia Seawell Anne & Tony Serdula Katy & Raleigh Shoemaker Ellen Smith

Debi & Bill Timmerman Sally Van Allen Katherine & Rob Vest Lynn Weis Phyllis Wingate-Jones $250 - 499 Judith Allen & David Coburn Clay Andrews Jessica & Jeff Austin Margaret & Rick Bange Briarlee Barrow Sharon Roncevich Baxter & Lawrence Baxter Joanne & Steve Beam Bobbi & Donald Bernstein Pamela & Anthony Brandon Rebecca & Doug Brown Sharon Brown Dee & David Campbell Bennett & Chris Chiles Astrid Chirinos Becky & Phil Chubb Elizabeth & Domagoj Coric Leslie & John Culbertson Gina Curcuru Judith & Tom Cutler* Judy & Patrick Diamond Pam & Ambrose Dittloff Tamberlyn & Matthew Dobrowski Leslie & Bill Downey Phil & Lisa Dubois Lisa Dunn Deborah Edney Dianne & Roger English Sheila Ennis & Tom Schulz Gene Fields & Marc Stenoien Molly & Jason Fowler Vickie & Tom Gabbard Lisa Gary Jenifer & Tim Gelorme Leslie & Curt Gillock Alan Gordon Bridget & David Graves Claudia Gonzalez Griffin & Don Griffin Michelle & Mark Hamilton*

Martha Harbison Kathryn Hope Greta & Rob Hord Jodianne & Skip Johnson Edith & Jim Johnson Garrell & Lee Keesler Sherrie & Mike Kelley Kelli & David Knoble Laney & Wood Lay Kay & Mike Layman Gloria & Harry Lerner Earlene & Bill Little Missy Luczak Lucile & John Mackay Shannon & Greg McFayden Diane & Andy McGowan Cama & James McNamara Janet & Tom Miller June Moore Debra & John Moore Randall Morrow & David Jones Elaine & Thomas Pacicco Sandy Patrick Lisa & Tom Phillips Ashley & John Pollock Sharon & Glen Portwood* Katherine & Craighill Redwine Sarah & Erik Rosenwood* Karen Roboz Rossitch & Alex Rossitch Brooks Runkle Barbara Schreiber & Bill Ribarsky* Jim Shaffner Layne & Whitt Sherrill Anna Sison Kathleen & Michael Smith Kathe & Tom Stanley Tracey & James Stouse Vicki Sutton & Chuck Bing Terry & Ron Tober Amy & Hal Tribble Katie Tyler Kittie Watson Cynthia & Pat Weaver Karen & Ben Wilhelm Martha & Jim Woodward

$100 - 249 Jane Alexander Meg & Shoff Allison Christie Amato Lisa & Michael Arena Terry & Bill Augerot Rick Bainbridge Susan & Justin Baldwin Karen & Bruce Banker Bob Barbee Sherry Beatty-Azali Melinda & Derek Beres Kathryn & Brad Black Kathryn Blanchard & Greg Ross Tricia & John Boyer Kristin & John Bradberry Linda Luise Brown & David Walters* Kristina & Scott Burke Christina & John Burns Laura & Jim Callis Sarah Campbell Tiffany Capers Constance Carlson Robin & William Carson Amy Cheng Tammy Ciski Jane & Paul Clark Blake Clifton* Gracie & Walter Coleman Lois & Jim Cook Stephen Cooley Nancy Crown* Laura & Lynn Daniel Diane & Hal Davis Dana Martin Davis & Rick Davis Deirdre & Frank Davis-McCollum Karen & Steve DeMay Marilee & Dean Devillers Miriam Dixon Anne & Herbert Doss Bryan Downey & John Fryday Thom Duncan Karen & Daniel DuPre’ Beverly & Chip Edens Anne Essaye & Scott Lurie Elizabeth & John Fagg*

Linda & Bill Farthing Christa & Bob Faut Laura & Steve Fellows* Jolee & John Fennebresque Gail & Tom Fennimore Elizabeth & Brent Fischthal Hedy Fisher & Randy Shull Susan & Rick Fisher Heidi & Lee Fite Sue & Dan Fogel Olivia Fortson* Frank Fotia Harper Fox & Katherine Rogers* Faron Franks Nicole & Ron Freeman Eileen Friars & Scott Pyle James Funderburk & Jim Hock* Cassandra Gaddy Elizabeth & Mike Gaither Angela & Paul Gala Harvey & Cindy Gantt Nicole Gardner* Kitty & Ted Garner* Patricia Golden Scott Gollinger Laura & Mike Grace Angela & Jonathan Grauel Susie & Ted Gross Marc Gustafson Kathy Hall Melva Hanna Susan & Brian Harden Amy Hawke Jamie & Jason Hayes* Anne Henderson Audrey & Randall Hitt Brenda Homan Eldred Hudson Jodi & Chris Hummer Lynne Ingersoll Pamela & John Izard Adara & Josh Jacobson* Barbara & Jim Jamison Susan Jedrzejewski* Jean & Carl Johnson Chris & William Jones Willie Jones

Joe Kaylor Susan & Bayne Keever Marcie & Marty Kelso Maggi & Rob Kenny Sarah & John Kernodle Gary Knight & Keith Biolek-Austin* Mary Beth & Zoran Kuzmanovich Joye & Ron Lamberth June & Ken Lambla Tom Lane Mary & Maurice Langhorne Nell & Robert Lawing Caryn Lee Dennis Lemmons Cambria & Peter Lohri Josiah Lucas Rod MacKillop Molly & George Macon Ellen & Cliff Maday Elizabeth & Winn Maddrey Kristine Ottens Matthews & Michael Matthews Kathy & Ben Martin Kim Mauney Valorie McAlpin Jamie & Hunter McLawhorn Chris McLeod* Lesli & Michael McNamara Marcia & Jim Merrill Sally & Brian Mesibov Elizabeth & Craig Miller Ruth Moeller* Sveta Mohanan Monty Montague* Grace Morales & Ellen Smith Meg & Bob Morgan Suzanne & Harvey Morrison Janice & Werner Mueller Cheryl Myers Michael Gallis & Berhan Nebioglu Stacey & Russell Norris John O’Donnell Lindsey & Joe O’Neil Cinnamon & Scott Pacer Joy & Michel Palermo Lisa & Greg Pappanastos

PEOPLE WE LOVE

Tricia & Joe Parish Leland Park J.D. Parsons Lindsay Peed* Jo Ann & Joddy Peer Albert Pera Lisa & Mark Perkins Ellen & Sean Perrin Sue & Vick Phillips Melissa & Jeff Pitts Ecem & Steve Pogge Luna Portnoy* Renee & Dave Reese* Clyda & George Rent Steve Rickman Betty Robinson Susan & Jack Robinson Pat & B.D. Rodgers Sharon & Nick Rodono Peggy Rogers Angie & Gerry Rosales Betsy Rosen Lisa & Todd Rubenson Aida & Greg Saul Marsha & Carl Scheer Caroline & Matthias Schoenberg Susanne & Jerry Sellers Sara Simmons Louis Sinkoe & Kevin Levine Beth Smith Vonda & Reitzel Snider Andi Stevenson Melissa & Jack Sullivan Sharon & Matthew Sullivan Lindsay & Glenn Thompson* John Thompson Laura & Chuck Thompson Kathryn Thompson Sandi & Ben Thorman* Joe & Larry Tilson Roberta Tindall Mary Tribble Jessica & Brian Vest* Carol Vollmer Caroline Wainwright & Colby Schwartz* Melissa & Stephen Wall

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Karen & Charles Watts Linda & Craig Weisbruch Laura & Ward Wellman Jackie & Mike Wells Chandra & Kelly West Cindy & Gene White John Woodcock Velva & Tom Woollen Jean Wright Laura Yaeger Karen & Manuel Zapata Emily & Sam Zimmern $1 - 99 Jinda & Navid Ahdieh* Mary Edith Alexander Terry Alsop August Astroth* Deborah Atkins Tate Austin Veruska Avila & Julio Colmenares Laura Belcher Louise & Mark Bernstein Todd Biedrzycki Kim & Mark Bivens Cynthia & Reginald Blackmon Kim Blanding Hollis Blank Jamie & Mike Bonn Ron Boozer Natalie Bork Knight & Shaylor Knight Maura & Wil Bosbyshell* Ann Bradford Doris Anne Bradley Marjorie Bray* Blake Byrne Kelli & Michael Byrnes Julie & Charles Campbell Gene Cline Sylvia Cobb* Susan Cody Lori Collins Leigh Conner Hillary & Fairfax Cooper Martina Corich* Sarah & Geoffrey Curme

Monique Curry* James Davis James Delark Lenore & Lance Deutsch* Page & Joseph DiMuzio Leigh & Milind Dongre* Sharon Dove Sarah Downum Astrid & Mike Doyne Anna Drake* Melanie Duckworth Donna Dunlap Sarah & Ken Edel Chris & Winn Elliott Robin Emmons Brenda & Michael Estep Devika Ethiraj Ryann Fairweather* Liz & Lane Faison Melinda & Mark Farbman Sharon Findlay & Tim Farmer Marge & David Fitzgerald Winifred Freeman Linda Gallehugh & Ellison Clary Lou Gayoso Bert Geyer* Gloria Gibson Denise Gilbert* Maja Godlewska* Mike Godley Kathryn & Jerry Greenhoot Michael Griffith* Nancy Gutierrez Barbara & Randy Halm* Danielle Hebdon Sam Hickman* Carmen & Bruce Hilton Amy & John Hines Lynette Hinman Sandy Hoeft Diane Holl Mary Hollingsworth Lyn & Harris Holt Laurel Holtzapple & David Blanton Patricia Holway Craig Hopkins*

Veronica Hough* Melissa Hutchinson* Felicia Howie * Debra Hubbard David Huff* Peggy Hutson Tim Ignasher Annette Isham Cherrie & Jon James Bradlee Johnson Susan & Robert Johnson Jay Johnstone Ashley Jones* Eric Kaljahi Rick Kazebee Ellen Kochansky Kelly & Wade Kruse Witt Langstaff Eddy Leal Roger Lenhart* Nelda Leon & James McEwen Larry Lindow Betsy Locke Madison Locklear* Jennifer Lover* Laura Lupton Anita & Dave Maddaluna Patric Magner Sherry Malushizky Carole Martin & Jack Creeden Kim Martin Peggy & Joe Mazzola Lisianna McManes Valerie McMurray Anne & Carl McPhail Michael McRae* Louise & Jimmy Medlin Deborah Michael Stefano Monaco Tony Monaco Kym Motley* Todd Murphy Sandra Naranjo-Deming Leslie Newnam Donnamarie & William Nobili Daphne & Killian Norvell Amy & Jason O’Neil

Karen O’Reilly Kent Panther Wendy Parker* Helen Pattichides Samantha Peppard Kevin Perry* Americo Ponce Priscilla & Ed Powell Laura Price Carol Quirk Lynne Ray-Masonis Katy Reid & Justin King Molly Reitter Ronnie Richards Justin Roark Kelly Rogers Jocelyn Rose Denise Rothman Tracy Russ Sally Sacco Chelsea Samuel & Joe Rauch* Kimberly Sanford Thomas Sayre Nadia & Stephen Schroth Sara Selby & Matt Schueneman Michelle Shail Nancy Sharp* Melissa & Mark Shaw* Barnet Sherman Lie Shi Walt Simpson Jeanette Sims Jennifer Smith* Rita Smith Laurie Smithwick Elaine Spallone Jody Spangler Jackie & Ed Spears Kati Stegall* Nicole Storey* David Stoke Nancy Swonger Elliot Sykes Ken Szymanski Vicki Taylor Pete Teoh* Sarah Teves

Robert Theriot Bryan Theriot Laura & Rudolph Thomas Gwen & Winston Thomas John J. Turner Sandra Tuttle Shannon Ullius Elizabeth Vaughn Evie Victorson Leigh Wainwright* Edie & Anthony Walker Susan & Gary Walker Keva Walton Susan & David Watterworth* Kam Wells Maia Williams & Wyman Rousseau, Jr. Antoine Williams Christina Wilson* Sonia & Mike Wilson* Michelle Wisniewski* Michael Wofford* Marcea Wolf-Carter Rita Woodard Bert Woodard HONORARIUMS In honor of Deborah Berger

By Ashley Jones In honor of Larry Elder

By Linda & Craig Weisbruch In honor of Andy Dews & Tom Warshauer

By James Hatley In honor of Ian Hamilton’s 6th Birthday

By Donna Dunlap, Diane Holl, Jennifer Lover, Laura Lupton, Donnamarie & William Nobili, William O’Neil, Justin Roark, The Sacco Family, Elliot Sykes In honor of Pat & BD Rodgers

By Tom & Jeannie Cottingham

CORPORATE/FOUNDATION/ ORGANIZATION

Red Sky Gallery, Ltd. Rodgers Builders, Inc.

$25,000+ The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts Arts & Science Council Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation The Duke Energy Foundation The Hearst Foundations The John S. and James L. Knight Foundation The Nathan Cummings Foundation National Endowment for the Arts North Carolina Arts Council Redlee/SCS, Inc. (In-kind) Surdna Foundation

$100 - 999 Art Everywhere, LLC Balfour Beatty Construction Benefit Controls of the Carolinas Catherine M. Austin Designs The Daniel Group, Ltd Spark Enterprises, Inc. FastSigns (In-kind) Hawke Homes, Inc. The Housing Studio Interact Skills, LLC Norsan Broadcasting System Perkins + Will Redline Design Group The Rensselaer Group Tom Stanley Artworks Tyler 2 Construction Rock Bottom Restaurant & Brewery (In-kind) Soul Gastrolounge (In-kind) Winthrop University Department of Fine Art

$15,000 - 24,999 Hearst Corporation University of North Carolina Charlotte Wachovia Wells Fargo Foundation $5,000 - 14,999 Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina Foundation for the Carolinas John S. and James L. Knight Foundation Donor Advised Fund of Foundation of the Carolinas Reemprise Fund of Foundation for the Carolinas Lesco Restoration Neiman Marcus RBC Blue Water Project $1,000 - 4,999 Bragg Financial Advisors Creative Loafing (In-kind) NORDSTROM Odell & Associates Plate Perfect (In-kind)

Matching Gift Programs: Bank of America IBM Corporation Matching Program Ingersoll Rand Charitable Foundation Premier Healthcare Alliance

*Contemporaries Member McColl Center for Visual Art wishes to acknowledge all the following individuals and groups for their support in fiscal year 2010/2011.

Although we make every effort to accurately list every contributor, we apologize for any inadvertent error or omission. To request an update, please contact Sarah Lewkowitz at 704.944.8223 or sarah@mccollcenter.org

PEOPLE WE LOVE

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