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SUMMER/Fall 

2009 

A quarterly publication of the Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 

(detail) 

TREEING DOG 

Black ash and ink, 7.5 x 10 inches, 1930 

by BIll TRaYlOR (1856 – 1949) 

Collection of MaRTY aND lISa IMBlER 

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Folk Art In The Collection Of Marty And 

Lisa Imbler Is Art Drawn from Life 

A selection of over 40 works from the American folk art 

collection of Marty and Lisa Imbler will be included in 

the Evansville Museum’s September 20 – November 

29 Main Gallery exhibition Art DrAwn from 

Life: the 20th Century AmeriCAn foLk 

Art CoLLeCtion of mArtin & LisA imbLer. 

Acquired over the past twenty years with the expert 

guidance of Mike Smith, Director of the At Home Gallery 

in Greensboro, North Carolina, the Imbler Collection has 

an emphasis on art of the American South and includes 

paintings, drawings, sculpture, ceramics, and mixed media 

work by some of the country’s best known self taught 

artists — James Harold Jennings, Howard Finster, Bill 

Traylor, Jimmy Lee Sudduth, Sister Gertrude Morgan, 

Leroy Almon, Benjamin Franklin Perkins, Minnie Evans, 

Mary Tillman Smith, and Thornton Dial. 

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(detail) DEvIl aND hIS wIFE, 

CaRl MCkENzIE, 

wood, 19 x 5 x 4 inches, 1985 

From the Imbler Folk art Colletion

ElIza, 

kOO SChaDlER, 

Silverpoint and egg tempra on blue toned true gesso panel 

6 x 8 inches, 2006, Collection of the Evansville Museum 

Gift of the artist, 2009.009.0001 

Presented in memory of Dr. WILLIAM C. H. GrIMM, Jr. 

in partnership with THe WILLIAM C. H. GrIMM, Jr. and PHyLLIS r. GrIMM CHArITAbLe TruST 

Stunning Silverpoint Drawings in 

Summer’s Featured exhibition 

From June 28 - September 13, the work of 26 artists 

from 14 states and Canada will be presented in the 

Main Gallery exhibition the Luster of siLVer: 

ContemPorAry metALPoint DrAwinGs. 

Co-curated by participating artists Koo Schadler and 

Jeannine Cook, the project explores a subtle and lesser 

known but incredibly beautiful drawing technique. The 

medium referred to as silverpoint is the technique of 

Art 

drawing with a metal stylus. Although it has been used 

to inscribe surfaces since Classical times, silverpoint 

— or as it is more generally called “metalpoint” — was 

expressly employed in drawing from the late 14th century 

up to the early 17th century and was particularly favored 

in the Renaissance period in Italy, the Netherlands, 

and Germany. Master artists Raphael, Durer, Holbein, 

Rembrandt, and Rubens all » Continued on page 4 

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Presented in memory of 

VIrGINIA b. LOWeNTHAL 

Arts Council of 

Southwestern 

Indiana and 

evansville Museum 

Collaborate With 

regional Artists 

In Annual Juried 

exhibition 

For the 16 th consecutive 

year, regional artists 

will participate in 

a juried exhibition 

entitled workinG 

toGether. Presented 

in memory of VIrGINIA 

b. LOWeNTHAL, the 

July 12 – August 23 Old Gallery exhibition is 

presented in cooperation with the Arts Council 

of Southwestern Indiana. Juror for this year’s 

competition is John P. begley, Adjunct Associate 

Professor of Art and Director of the University of 

Louisville’s Allen R. Hite Art Institute. 

The first to hold the position of gallery director at 

the University of Louisville, Begley moved to the 

Hite Art Institute in 2001 after serving as Director of 

the Louisville Visual Arts Association for 18 years. 

In addition to directing the galleries at the 

University of Louisville and coordinating the 

Curatorial Studies concentration in its Masters 

program, Begley is an accomplished artist who 

maintains an individual studio practice combining 

a variety of his interests and training, including 

drawing and printmaking, book arts, installation, 

and intermedia combinations that examine the 

nature of seeing, making, and thinking about the 

world of art. 

For a prospectus and details about how artists 

may participate in this annual competition, call 

the Museum’s Curatorial Department at (812) 

425-2406 ext. 237. • 

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Presented in partnership with 

TAMArACK PeTrOLeuM COMPANy 

in honor of LOuIS W. rITZ 

mid-states Craft 

exhibition Featured 

in Main Gallery 

The 41 st miD-stAtes CrAft 

eXhibition, presented in partnership 

with TAMArACK PeTrOLeuM 

COMPANy in honor of LOuIS W. 

rITZ, will be the December 6, 2009 

– January 31, 2010 Main Gallery 

exhibition. The juror for this six state 

competition is Jane Sauer, Director of the Jane Sauer 

Gallery in Santa Fe, New Mexico. 

Known for her outstanding reputation among art collectors, 

museum curators, art critics, and artists, Jane has 34 years 

of experience as both an innovative studio artist and gallery 

director. She has served in leadership roles as a volunteer 

with the National Advisory Board to the Washington 

University School of Art, St. Louis, Missouri; Friends of 

Contemporary Art, New Mexico Museum of Art, Santa 

Fe; and the American Craft Council, serving as Chair from 

1997-2000. Ms. Sauer will visit » Continued on page 4 

Presented in partnership with the 

eVANSVILLe MuSeuM CONTeMPOrArIeS 

university Art Faculty 

Collaboration Marks 

23 rd Anniversary 

The August 30 – October 25 Old Gallery exhibition 

eAst/west/north: A CoLLAborAtion is presented 

in partnership with the eVANSVILLe MuSeuM 

CONTeMPOrArIeS. 

Nearly forty members of the art faculties from the eastside 

campus of the University of Evansville, the westside campus 

of the University of Southern Indiana, and the northside 

campus of IVY Tech State College join together to present 

their current work in this highly anticipated 23 rd annual 

collaborative exhibition. •

Gifts of the Work of 

Carolyn Plochmann 

& Stephen S. Pace 

Featured in Special 

Tribute exhibition 

The Old Gallery exhibition presented in partnership 

with JANe bLAFFer OWeN in cooperation with THe 

bArbArA eArLy VreeLAND TruST and continuing 

through July 5 pays grateful tribute to the generosity 

and artistic gifts of STePHeN PACe and CArOLyN 

PLOCHMANN, two celebrated artists with longstanding 

and deeply valued associations with the Evansville Museum. 

In 2008, Stephen and Palmina Pace presented 20 paintings 

and drawings to the Museum’s Permanent Collection. 

During the last three years, 22 paintings and drawings 

were donated to the Museum by Carolyn Plochmann. 

With their landmark gifts, Pace and Plochmann have left a 

remarkable legacy that will inform and inspire the hearts 

of visitors to the Evansville Museum for generations to 

come and serve as a permanent reminder of the splendid 

benevolence of two great friends. • 

Artist-In-residence 

exhibition Continues 

Through June 21st 

Forty oils, watercolors, and drawings by Bowling Green, 

Kentucky, artist LAurIN NOTHeISeN are presented 

in a Main Gallery exhibition through June 21. We are 

privileged to be able to feature the work of a seasoned 

artist at the zenith of her skills and are proud to present 

her as our 2009 mArthA AnD merritt DeJonG 

founDAtion Artist-in-resiDenCe. We must 

recognize the support of the MArTHA & MerrITT 

DeJONG FOuNDATION, the DAuS FAMILy 

FOuNDATION in memory of JOHN J. DAuS, Jr., 

and Mr. & MrS. JAMeS OWeN COLeMAN of New 

Orleans, for making this exhibition possible. 

Our thanks, too, are extended to the CHArLeS AND 

ALeXA JAMISON FuND OF THe COMMuNITy 

FOuNDATION OF SArASOTA COuNTy 

(FLOrIDA), INC. for their gift given in memory of 

Alexa Jamison and Pegram Harrison for making 

possible the artist’s teaching residency. • 

» (FOLK ART) Continued from page 1 

American folk art of the 20 th century is defined by its freedom of 

spirit. Not bound by the rules of an art academy or constraints of 

society, the folk artist feels instinctively the fundamentals of art — 

rhythm, design, balance, and proportion. 

The general term “folk art” encompasses a wide range of 

paintings, drawings, and sculpture made by individuals who have 

not studied art formally but express through their subject matter 

their life experiences, personal surroundings, and inner visions. 

Grounded in craft traditions, many artists develop new art forms. 

Some are motivated to create from their passionate religious 

beliefs or sense of patriotism. Other folk artists, who are isolated 

physically or emotionally from the cultural mainstream, produce 

highly personal work known as “Outsider Art.” 

With the organization of major public exhibitions and the 

publication of scholarly texts in recent years, American 20 th 

century folk art is now recognized as an important part of the art 

history of our country. • 

» (SILVERPOINT) Continued from page 2 

used silverpoint in drawing studies. 

Koo Schadler, co-curator writes, “The ubiquitous pencil (a piece 

of graphite placed inside a hollow tube of wood) wasn’t an option 

for a Renaissance draftsman — it hadn’t been invented yet. 

Instead most early artists learned to draw using a nib of metal 

stuck in a stylus. Copper, gold, lead, and other metals were used, 

but a silver point was the most popular.” 

Through the concerted efforts of a growing number of 

contemporary artists, this medium is today enjoying its own 

Renaissance, as realist artists are finding new ways to explore, 

refine and make it their own. 

The Evansville Museum, as an internationally recognized 

champion of contemporary realism, is proud to partner with this 

group of artists who are producing realist work in another, less 

traditional media. • 

» (MID-STATES) Continued from page 3 

Evansville in November to make final selections from several 

hundred entries in the categories of ceramics, wood, jewelry, 

textiles, glass, and mixed media. She will present an admissionfree 

lecture discussing her selections on Saturday, November 14, 

at 7:30 pm. 

Over $8,000 in purchase and merit awards, underwritten 

by Evansville individuals, corporations, foundations, and 

philanthropic organizations, will be presented on the December 

5 awards evening. • 

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Antique Washing Machine is Welcomed 

Addition to rivertown Kitchen 

The kitchen in Rivertown USA is now home to 

a “new” washing machine. Donated by Betty 

Boetticher, this washer was distributed by 

Boetticher & Kellogg Company — a longtime 

Evansville business. Known as “rock-a-bye” 

style scrubbers, these types of machines were 

produced from the 1860s through the early 

1900s. The washer bears the name Eureka and 

may have been made by the 

Eureka Company of Rock 

Falls, Illinois, though many 

companies produced this 

type of device. 

The wholesale firm 

of Boetticher & 

Kellogg Company 

was founded in 1863 

by Edward Boetticher and 

Charles Kellogg. (Hiram Wells was 

also a partner in the business for 

four years.) Wholesaling was a 

prosperous business in Evansville 

in the mid-19 th century as goods 

came through the City’s bustling 

river port for resale into the 

interior of the state. Primarily 

In the Winter and early Spring of 2009, 

the Evansville Museum celebrated the 

bicentennial of Abraham Lincoln’s birth 

through special programs and exhibitions. 

The programs included the lectures 

Abraham Lincoln: Private Man, Public 

Leader by Dr. Matthew Pinsker, at left, 

of Dickinson College and Remembering 

Abraham Lincoln’s Indiana Youth by Mr. 

William e. bartelt, at center, of Newburgh. 

Thomas Lonnberg, the Evansville Museum’s 

Curator of History, is pictured with Pinsker 

and Bartelt. 

William Bartelt and his wife Kathryn, in 

partnership with The James N. Ruthenburg 

Family, sponsored the exhibition Lincoln 

Remembered. Bartelt also provided the 

majority of the objects for the exhibition 

The Popular Lincoln. 

importers and wholesalers of hardware, Boetticher & 

Kellogg also dealt in cutlery, firearms, and other goods. 

The firm grew throughout the late 19 th and early 20 th 

centuries and experienced various changes. Originally 

located on First Street, Boetticher & Kellogg moved to a 

four-story warehouse with 80,000 square feet of office and 

storage space at 1–13 South Fulton Avenue in 1920. In 

1947, after decades of leadership from the Boettichers and 

Kelloggs, a non-family member assumed management of 

the firm as John F. Kirwer, who started with the company at 

the age of seventeen, became president. 

In the 1950s, the company boasted nearly 20 traveling 

salesmen with total employment of over 100 people. 

Though employment dropped to 75 workers by the 1980s, 

Boetticher & Kellogg continued to distribute over 24,000 

products ranging from hardware to sporting goods and 

automobile accessories. 

After over 130 years of operation, Boetticher & Kellogg 

ceased operation in the mid 1990s and its distinctive 

building that bore a famous high water mark from the 1937 

flood was razed as part of the Casino Aztar development. 

Historical Information from: http://www.indianahistory. 

org/HBR/business_pdf/boetticher_kellogg.pdf •

History 

This image from a sales brochure is representative of the detailed sets that were built by Donahue Studios for corporate clients. This dormitory 

set was created for a furniture company’s sales campaign. Regarding this scene, the company brochure noted: The proper setting, complete with 

accessories and models, helps show the furniture in a selling scene. Color completes the picture with the natural beauty of your product. 

Presented in partnership with the eVAnsViLLe Courier AnD Press 

Views of a City: images from the 

Donahue Collection Provides visually 

Intriguing look at City’s Past 

Through July 19, the Town Hall exhibition Views 

of A City: imAGes from the DonAhue 

CoLLeCtion features photographs from Donahue 

Studios — a leading commercial photography studio 

in Evansville from the 1940s through the 1990s. 

The family operated Donahue Studios developed 

a large archive of Evansville scenes while serving 

a broad clientele — including Whirlpool, Sears & 

Roebuck, S.S. Kresge Company, Emge Packing, and 

Sterling Brewery. • 

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On the threshold of an exciting new chapter in the life of the Evansville Museum, we recognize with 

deepest gratitude those past presidents whose visionary leadership helped lift us to where we are today. 

Gala to Honor Museum’s 28 Past Presidents 

On Saturday, November 7, the Museum’s Board 

of Trustees, in partnership with special friends, will 

present hAiL to the Chiefs!: A GALA sALute 

to our PAst PresiDents. 

Co-chairs for this year’s Trustees Gala, Jack Faber, 

President of the Evansville Museum Contemporaries, 

and Jeffrey H. bosse, that organization’s immediate 

Past President, will join a Committee from the 

Contemporaries Board in planning the evening. 

Because of the Museum’s major expansion project, this 

year’s November event will be held in the Ballroom of 

the Evansville Country Club. 

Headlining that evening’s festivities will 

be a cabaret performance by the popular 

singer brenda Williams. The multi-talented 

Indianapolis-based performer — perhaps best 

remembered for her starring roles in American 

Cabaret Theatre productions — has appeared 

throughout the United States and has been an opening act for 

such celebrated entertainers as Ray Charles, The Beach Boys, 

Lee Greenwood and Chuck Mangione and is equally at home 

interpreting songs from Broadway to Motown to the Blues. 

Closer to time, Members will be receiving personal invitations 

with more details about this exciting evening presented to 

benefit the Museum’s General Operating Fund. • 

remembering Past Presidents 

Although Evansville’s first museum was instituted in the latter part of the 19 th 

Century, it was incorporated under its present name in 1926. 

Well-known attorney Paul H. Schmidt (left) became the Evansville Museum’s first 

President in 1926 and retained that post for 25 years. Now in his 34 th year as the 

Museum’s Director, John Streetman recalls that he had “the pleasure of knowing 

all of the Museum Presidents except Schmidt and Dr. Charles Leich,” who were 

deceased by the time Streetman came to Evansville in 1975. “With their varied 

personalities and singular gifts,” Streetman said, “each of our Presidents has 

contributed importantly to the rich fabric of this institution’s history.” 

All of the 18 living past Presidents and their spouses are being invited to be honored 

guests at what promises to be a memorable celebration. •

Members of the James N. ruthenburg Family, co-sponsors of the Main 

Gallery exhibition Lincoln Remembered, at the Reception for the exhibition. 

(L-r) Karen and Jeff ruthenburg, Pete and Mary ruthenburg, Clare 

ruthenburg Cobb, and Tay ruthenburg 

Merritt and Joan deJong at the May 16 

Reception for Reinventing the Real: 

The Art of Laurin D. Notheisen, 

co-sponsored by the Martha and 

Merritt deJong Foundation. 

James Owen Coleman and wife Monique and Lora and 

erik Arneberg at the Reception for the May 16 Main Gallery 

exhibition, Reinventing the Real: The Art of Laurin D. Notheisen, 

co-sponsored by James and Monique Coleman. James Coleman 

and Erik Arneberg are grandsons of Jane Blaffer Owen. 

New Museum President elected 

bob Zimmermann, Senior Vice President of Investments at Wachovia Securities, has been 

elected President of the Museum’s Board of Trustees. 

President-Elect is Steve Krohn, Attorney with Rudolph, Fine, Porter & Johnson; John Friend, 

owner of the accounting firm, John Friend & Company CPAs, will be fulfilling the second year 

of his two-year term as Treasurer; and longtime Museum Docent elaine McCarthy is the new 

Board Secretary. 

Elected for their first three-year terms are richard G. D’Amour, a Magistrate in the 

Vanderburgh Superior Court; John David engelbrecht, President & CEO of South Central 

Communications Corporation; Jennifer roll, Vice President, Mortgage Loan Officer at Old 

National Bank; and longtime Museum friends and active community volunteers Carrie Daus 

Mogavero and Marianna Soaper Wright. 

Mr. and Mrs. John H. Schroeder, co-sponsors of the Old gallery 

exhibition New Dutch Realism, and rutger brandt, Director of 

Galerie Mokum in Amsterdam, the Netherlands, at the February 14 

Reception for the exhibition. 

Exhibition co-sponsor Jane blaffer 

Owen at the May 16 opening for the 

Old Gallery exhibition Lasting Legacies: 

Recent Gifts of the Work of Carolyn 

Plochmann and Stephen S. Pace. 

Elected to their second three-year terms are Marjorie blalock, an Attorney with Bamberger, 

Foreman, Oswald & Hahn; Jeff H. bosse, Vice President & Marketing Director with Bosse Title 

Company; and Marcia Kreyling, active community volunteer and Museum benefactor. • 8

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keeping Up with the Docents 

This is proving to be an unusually busy year for Evansville Museum Docents. We 

welcomed two new members (1), Harold Morgan and bob Levi, whose depth of 

knowledge and enthusiasm nicely complement our ranks. They are seen to the left 

with Docent Training Coordinator Madeleine Schmitt at the Spring Membership 

Meeting at which they received their official badges. 

We’ve received training on several exhibits, including the exciting Darwin exhibit by 

Mitch Luman, and on the outstanding New Dutch Realism show by Mary Bower. In 

addition, we were given an inside look at the two Lincoln exhibits by Tom Lonnberg. 

Stephanie Gerhardt also took us through our annual Emergency training. 

The mission of the Docent Association 

is to support the programs of the 

Education Department and as part of 

that we always man a table at the annual 

Vogel Art Fair. This year we had a great 

time making paper flowers with the 

Vogel students. Pictured (2) are Paula 

riggs, left, and bonnie Noe, right. 

Museum Camp gave us an opportunity 

to unveil the new “Unlocking the 

Secrets of Ancient Egypt” outreach 

program. This project has been a true 

labor of love and many thanks to the 

team members who made this a reality. 

Campers were invited to participate in 

the mummification of the honorable 

Emahshotep (Evansville Museum of 

Arts, History, Science + hotep, which 

means “he who comes in peace”). 

Corinne Smith developed a “back 

story” for Emahshotep to provide 

a context for our dearly departed 

royal son. Campers eviscerated and 

wrapped the mummy that was created 

by Sarah Karges and then placed him 

in a beautiful sarcophagus painted by 

Connie McConaughy (3). A costumed 

Corinne Smith (4) showed the back of 

the sarcophagus lid featuring the sacred 

scarab beetle. 

In order for the “ba”, or soul to recognize 

the correct body in the afterlife Andrea 

Wannemuehler created his funerary 

mask patterned after the one we have 

in the Museum. Several “ushabti” were 

added to do the work in the afterlife. 

Feeding the “ka” or lifeforce in the 

afterlife was not forgotten as several 

Egyptian foods were added to the tomb. 

Lois O’Neill hand-made our mummy’s 

heart, as well as a fig and a cucumber 

that look good enough to eat. After 

Emahshotep was laid to rest the campers 

were divided into groups or “families” to 

plan the funeral of their “Uncle Drumses”, 

and were given 200 bushels of grain with 

which to barter the funerary services. 

They had to make difficult choices 

among such services as amount of linen 

wrapping, plain or fancy canopic jars, the 

number of ushabti, and spells from the 

Book of the Dead. They then shared their 

decisions and the reasoning for them. 

One group opted to only spend 145 

bushels on the funeral because “Uncle 

Drumses” was not very nice to them! 

Many Docents participated in Museum 

Camp. In the Rivertown kitchen (5) 

are bonnie Noe on the left, and Lois 

O’Neill on the right, who donned their 

Sunday best for History Day. 

The Docent Association has also been 

actively working on other outreach 

programs, including an art video 

featuring two young, local working 

artists; a history outreach focusing on 

pioneer life; an adaptation of our pre-K 

and First Look puppet shows; and an 

update of our first grade Discovery 

outreach program. We are also planning 

to put together a science program to take 

into the schools. 

Being a Docent at the Evansville 

Museum is so much fun and very 

rewarding, and I want to take this 

opportunity to invite you to join us! 

Our annual Welcome Coffee will be 

August 24 and all who are interested 

in learning about becoming a docent 

can get more information by calling 

Curator of Education Stephanie 

Gerhardt at 425-2406. • 

– Cheryl marshall, 

President, Docent Association

Guild Spring luncheon a 

Continuing Success 

At the Museum Guild’s annual Spring Luncheon on April 9, Guild 

President Karen Braselton thanked outgoing President Stephanie 

Mosbacher for her years of dedicated service to the Evansville Museum. 

Guild members welcomed Spring in the Museum’s Old Gallery, featuring 

the splendid wares of regional antiques and decorative arts vendors. In 

the lush garden setting of exotic varieties of orchids from Hilltop Orchids 

and décor by Lea Matthews designers, all enjoyed Just Rennie’s Catering 

and a creative presentation on springtime tablescapes by Nick Williams 

of Lea Matthews Interiors. 

Dr. Braselton and the Guild Board invite all Museum Members to join the 

Guild. Proceeds from Guild events assist the Museum through funding 

numerous exhibitions, awards and programs, including the High School 

Art Show. 

Cindy Koch and her daughter Jennifer Slade pause while enjoying the Guild’s 

Spring Luncheon. 

Cindy beeler and Neil Franklin with one 

of Nick Williams’ tablescapes. 

Nick Williams of Lea Matthews was the 

highlight of the Guild’s Spring Luncheon. 

Save the Date 

Saturday, September 26, 2009 

6:00 p.m. — 12 a.m. at Casino Aztar 

Please save the date and plan to join us for 

this year’s Brew Ha Ha! 

The Evansville Museum Contemporaries 

will be hosting the 2009 Brew Ha Ha on 

Saturday, September 26 between 6:00 

p.m. and 12:00 a.m. Tickets are $25.00 

per person in advance and $30.00 the 

day of the event. Please be sure to make 

your reservations early as this is one of 

the Contemporaries most popular events. 

Attendance will be limited and is expected 

to sell out quickly! 

Come and enjoy: 

A large variety of micro, specialty, 

homemade, and imported beers. 

Delicious light hors d’oeuvres. 

Excellent live music by THE PITS. 

Admission is limited to those at 

least 21 years of age and a valid ID is 

required. Museum and Contemporaries 

membership is not required for entry. 

Everyone is welcome! 

The Contemporaries, an affiliate 

organization of the Evansville Museum of 

Arts, History and Science, was established 

in 1991 with the goal of attracting new 

people to the Museum, regardless of age, 

race and creed, as well as encouraging the 

financial support and enjoyment of the 

Museum. • 

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about the 

addy award 

The Winter 2009 edition of COPIA 

was awarded a gold Addy from the 

American Advertising Federation 

of Greater Evansville. The Addy 

Awards represent the true spirit of 

creative excellence by recognizing 

all forms of advertising from 

media of all types, creative by all 

sizes and entrants of all levels from 

anywhere in the world. 

The American Advertising 

Federation, a not-for-profit industry 

association, conducts the ADDY 

Awards through its 200 member 

advertising clubs and 15 districts. It 

is the only creative awards program 

administered by the advertising 

industry for the industry. 

Matt Wagner: 

Designer for All Seasons 

We’ve come a long way since the days of black-and-white CoPiAs to 

the splendid full-color members magazines that we all enjoy today. 

This amazing transformation is due in no small measure to the 

singular gifts of our Tucker Publishing Group designer Matt Wagner. 

This Spring, Matt’s talents were recognized when he and Tucker 

Publishing Group received a Gold Addy Award in the Advertising for 

the Arts Category from ACe (the Advertising Club of Evansville). 

This most highly coveted honor among area design professionals 

specifically recognized the Winter issue of CoPiA with the 

Contemporary Dutch painter Dennis Mogelgaard’s handsome 

Still-life with Lemons and Pears on its cover — widely thought among 

this magazine’s readers to be the most splendid issue the Museum has 

ever published. 

But this extraordinary young artist’s partnership with the Museum 

does not stop there. In fact, virtually all of the catalogues, invitations, 

outdoor banners, flyers and brochures that so richly complement our 

programs are the product of Wagner’s distinctive creativity. 

Such is the substance of his abilities that, although we sought out-ofstate 

design for the first six hardbound books we published, our three 

most recent ones — Objects of Desire: The Art of Frederick Carder 

(2005), Rites, Rituals & Celebrations: The Photographs of Al Harding 

(2006), and Object Project (2007) were all designed by Matt Wagner. 

One need only peruse these handsome publications to appreciate the 

scope of his abilities. 

It seems long overdue that we offer our hearty thanks to a truly 

exceptional artist for his continuing contributions to helping the 

Evansville Museum put its best foot forward. • 

– John Streetman, Director

Annual Report 

January 1 – December 31, 2008 

2008 proved to be one of the most important in the 

Museum’s 105-year history. At a press conference on May 

23, Museum officials unveiled plans for a $15 million 

expansion and renovation project that would substantially 

enhance our programming and presence as a leading 

cultural and educational institution in the Tri-State 

community. This multi-faceted plan to expand our facilities, 

anchoring the south end of the City’s riverfront, has been 

designed by VPS Architecture of Evansville and RATIO 

of Indianapolis to complement recent exciting downtown 

development and provide an even more dynamic Museum 

for the citizens of the Tri-State. 

Thanks to the concerted efforts of Reaching for the 

Stars Campaign Chair Rita Eykamp and her Cabinet of 

distinguished community leaders, we were, by year’s end, 

already well on the way to reaching our goal. 

Concurrent with those special efforts, the Museum 

continued to showcase a wide variety of significant 

art exhibitions from celebrated fashion designer and 

Evansville native Halston to the sculpture of Rodin. 

History exhibits would recall the story of Evansville’s 

fabled Mesker Steel and remember Evansville citizens 

who were POWs in World War II. Our Science 

Department would explore the history of psychology; 

how robots work; and the consequences of a global 

dependence on oil. 

In each gallery there is a Visitor’s Comment Book. We 

never cease to be encouraged by the number of visitors 

who take time to write down their thoughts – often 

lengthy notes — about how they have been informed and 

inspired by something they have seen. 

None of these successes would be possible, however, 

without the ongoing support of our Board of Trustees, 

exceptional Staff, and a legion of devoted volunteers who 

help us put our best foot forward for an ever-growing and 

changing audience. 

– John streetman, Director

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Financial Report 

In this Annual Report, we are proud to acknowledge the generous 

patrons and volunteers whose valuable support enabled our 

institution to fulfill its mission and vision throughout 2008 while 

ensuring that the year concluded with a balanced budget. 

Achieving this challenging goal during the current economic 

downturn would not have been possible without the stewardship 

of our Board of Trustees, the counsel of our Advisory Council, the 

dedication of the Guild and Contemporaries, the commitment of 

our Docents, the generous financial support from corporations, 

foundations, individuals and Membership, and the enthusiasm of our 

strong corps of volunteers. 

Additional sources of support in 2008 were provided through federal, 

state and local funding; investment income; miscellaneous earned 

monies; special fundraising events; program fees; classes; tours; 

planetarium shows; and room rentals; as well as donations of in-kind 

services and materials from individuals and businesses. 

37% 

59% 

8% 

13% 

21% 

10% 

14% 

21% 

6% 

11% 

revenue & Support 

$1,418,044 

Other 

Membership 

Contributions 

Government Grants 

Endowment/Operation 

expenses 

$1,418,031 

Utilities, Telephone, Postage 

Repairs, Maintenance, Supplies 

Other 

Programs, Exhibitions 

Salaries, Payroll Taxes, Benefits 

2008 Exhibitions

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FROM SLAVERY TO FREEDOM: 

THE ISSUE OF RACE IN FILM 

A powerful exhibition that explored the 

cinematic treatment of racial diversity 

and chronicled the Black experience in 

America as captured on film through 

50 visually commanding movie posters 

from the most revolutionary and 

innovative periods of cinema. 

January 13 – March 16, 2008 


WILLIAM C. H. GRIMM, JR. & 

PHYLLIS R. GRIMM 

CHARITABLE TRUST 

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45TH ANNUAL 

HIGH SCHOOL ART SHOW 

A juried exhibition of artwork by high 

school students from Gibson, Pike, 

Posey, Vanderburgh, and Warrick 

Counties in Indiana and Henderson 

County in Kentucky. 

March 19 – April 27, 2008 


EVANSVILLE MUSEUM GUILD 

381 DAYS: 

THE MONTGOMERY BUS 

BOYCOTT STORY 

Developed by the Smithsonian 

Institution Traveling Exhibition 

Service in collaboration with the 

Troy University Rosa Parks Library and 

Museum, this exhibition explored the 

historic events that led to the 

1955 Montgomery Bus Boycott and 

examined that defining period in our 

country’s history. 

May 4 – July 13, 2008 


BRISTOL-MYERS SQUIBB 

FOUNDATION 

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15TH ANNUAL 

WORKING TOGETHER 

EXHIBITION 

Presented in cooperation with the 

Arts Council of Southwestern Indiana, 

this annual exhibition, juried in 2008 

by Kristina Arnold, Assistant Professor 

of Art and Director of Western 

Kentucky University’s Art Gallery, 

featured the work of artists from a 

seven county region. 

July 20 – September 14, 2008 


VIRGINIA B. LOWENTHAL 

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22ND ANNUAL 

EAST/WEST/NORTH: 

A COLLABORATION 

A cooperative project featuring 

recent works from the art faculties 

of the University of Evansville, 

University of Southern Indiana, and 

Ivy Tech State College. 

September 21 – November 30, 2008 


EVANSVILLE MUSEUM 

CONTEMPORARIES 

54TH MID-STATES ART 

EXHIBITION 

Juried by Rutger Brandt, owner of 

the prestigious Galerie Mokum in 

Amsterdam, this annual competition of 

contemporary prints, paintings, drawings, 

and sculpture promotes the works of 

artists from Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, 

Missouri, Ohio, and Tennessee. 

December 7, 2008 – January 18, 2009 


TAMARACK PETROLEUM 

COMPANY in honor of 

LOUIS W. RITZ 

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» MaIN & CONTEMPORaRY 

GallERIES 

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HALSTON: A FAMILY 

REMEMBRANCE OF AN 

EVANSVILLE ORIGINAL 

One of the 20 th century’s greatest fashion 

designers was remembered in a unique 

exhibition drawn from the private 

collections of his sister Sue Frowick 

Watkins and his nieces Renee Baxley and 

Lesley Frowick. 

February 3 – May 4, 2008 


SUSAN R. ENLOW

RODIN: IN HIS OWN WORDS 

SELECTIONS FROM THE 

IRIS AND B. GERALD CANTOR 

FOUNDATION 

Organized and made possible by the Iris 

and B. Gerald Cantor Foundation, the 

exhibition featured more than 30 works 

by the renowned artist Auguste Rodin. 

Paired with quotations from Rodin 

himself, the project provided insights 

into the artist’s ideas about art. 

May 10 – August 17, 2008 


MR. and MRS. JOHN H. 

SCHROEDER 

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PHILIP R. JACKSON: 

THE MARTHA AND MERRITT 

DEJONG MEMORIAL ARTIST-IN- 

RESIDENCE 

In his contemporary still life paintings, 

realist artist Philip R. Jackson’s vignettes, 

in which unlikely combinations of 

everyday objects humorously and 

dramatically intermingle, compelled 

viewers to explore not only their 

understanding of the world, but their 

ideas about balance, weight, perception, 

and the relationship between seemingly 

unrelated items. 

August 24 – October 19, 2008 


MARTHA AND MERRITT DEJONG 

FOUNDATION 

and the 

DAUS FAMILY FOUNDATION 

in memory of 

JOHN J. DAUS, JR. 

The Artist’s Residency was presented in 

partnership with 

JAMES OWEN COLEMAN 

and the 

ROBERT G. GRAVES FAMILY 

in honor of 

VIRGINIA G. and JOHN H. 

SCHROEDER 

DAY OF THE DEAD 

Printmaker Michael Aakhus and poet 

John Gibson, faculty members in the 

College of Liberal Arts at the University 

of Southern Indiana, exhibited intaglio 

prints and original poetry, and artist and 

photographer Leon Felipe Chargoy from 

Palino Mexico, exhibited photographs in 

response to the Mexican observance of 

Day of the Dead. 

October 26, 2008 – January 11, 2009 



CONTEMPORARIES and the 


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» TOwN hall 

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STOREFRONTS OF AMERICA: 

THE MESKER STORY 

In the late 19 th and early 20 th centuries, 

the name Mesker was synonymous with 

the production of cast and galvanized 

metal storefronts that adorned buildings 

across the United States. This exhibition 

provided an overview of that history. 



WILLIAM A. CARSON 

FOUNDATION 

POWS OF WORLD WAR II 

Inspired by the gift to the Museum of 

World War II items from former POW 

Charles Huppert who helped engineer 

the much-publicized March 24, 1944 

escape from German POW camp, 

Stalag Luft III, which was dramatized in 

the 1963 movie The Great Escape, the 

exhibition also included experiences of 

other former POWs. 

June 15 – September 28, 2008 


MR. and MRS. GEORGE R. 

REHNQUIST 

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A WONDERLAND OF TOYS 

The late James L. Cruz of Evansville 

recognized toys as an important portal 

into the past. His goal was to preserve a 

collection of early - to mid-20 th century 

mechanical toys out of his respect for 

history. His dedication to the subject 

was the inspiration for this engaging 

exhibition of mechanical toys that he 

bequeathed to the Museum. 

October 5, 2008 – January 5, 2009 


eVAnsViLLe Courier & Press

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» EMTRaC 

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KITES TO KITTY HAWK 

This exhibition, made available through 

the Drachen Foundation in Seattle, 

Washington, chronicled kites and 

highlighted those inventors who played 

a key role in the pursuit of man-powered 

flight including Benjamin Franklin, 

Alexander Graham Bell, and the Wright 

Brothers. 

March 30 – June 22, 2008 


EMTRAC TRUST 

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» kOCh SCIENCE CENTER 

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PSYCHOLOGY’S ATTIC 

Curated from the Archives of the History 

of American Psychology, this exhibition 

provided an overview of early and recent 

experiments in human behavior. 

February 3 – April 20, 2008 


JANE BROWNE PETERSEN FUND 

REAL ROBOTICS 

This informative, hands-on project 

offered an up-close look at robotics, 

enabling visitors to better understand 

how the technology works and why it 

is widely utilized in the automotive, 

consumer electronics, medical and 

food industries, as well as in our space 

program. 

May 4 – July 27, 2008 


TOYOTA MOTOR 

MANUFACTURING, INDIANA 

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FUZZY PHYSICS 

Created to get youngsters’ creative 

juices flowing, engineer Roger Sonntag 

of General Science and Engineering 

in Rochester, New York, applied his 

extensive knowledge in the field to 

design this innovative exhibition that 

incorporates a hands-on approach to 

science education in an environment 

structured to foster curiosity and 

first-hand learning. 

August 10 – October 26, 2008 




and the 


THE CARBON CHALLENGE 

This exhibition explored the 

consequences of a global dependence 

upon oil; examined the challenges 

of increasing demands for oil and 

natural gas; as well as viable options for 

alternative fuels. 

November 9, 2008 – January 18, 2009 



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OUTREACH TO SPACE 

This traveling exhibition featured 

twelve space-themed exhibits that were 

presented at venues throughout Indiana. 

Targeting primarily rural audiences, the 

goal of the project is to reach audiences 

that may not have access to traditional 

museums. 


NATIONAL SCIENCE 

FOUNDATION 

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Other Science programming presented 

in 2008 included Doctors Day, Astronomy 

Day, Chemistry Day, Saturn Watch, 

Moon Watch, Jupiter Watch, and a 

special traveling exhibition by NASA, as 

well as lectures by Dr. Charles Lietzau 

regarding the scientific investigation 

of crop circles, and a talk by Dr. David 

Bennett on gravitational microlensing of 

stars and planets.

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» ThE kOCh PlaNETaRIUM 

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The Koch Planetarium has created 

an environment that brings together 

astronomers and enthusiasts, and 

inspires a love of the sky and the science 

behind it in even the smallest stargazers. 

Throughout the year, school children 

and adults experience a wide variety of 

shows that are designed to educate and 

entertain, advance an understanding of 

the universe, and provide up-to-date 

astronomical information. Our programs 

offer a wealth of valuable insights into 

the world in which we live and offer 

opportunities to explore the cosmos! 

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oCeAns in sPACe 

Inspired in part by the goals of NASA’s 

Origins Program – an effort to answer 

the enduring questions that spur space 

exploration – this show introduced 

audiences to the diversity of life on 

our home planet, and examined the 

extrasolar planets and understanding 

of the conditions necessary to form and 

sustain life. 

January 12 – May 18, 2008 


LEE AND ANN COOPER 

niGht LiGhts 

This timely show focused on the 

increasing incidence of light pollution 

and steps that can be taken to counteract 

its far-reaching effects. 

May 24 – August 17, 2008 


ALLEN GRAY CEMETERY TRUST 

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seeinG the inVisibLe uniVerse 

Highlighting the Compton Gamma 

Ray Observatory, the show presented 

interviews with astronomers; featured 

dramatic scenes of black holes, 

supernovae and quasars; and explored 

the discoveries in wavelengths beyond 

the range of human perception. 

August 23 – December 7, 2008 




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seAson of LiGht 

This festive program highlights a 

selection of Northern hemisphere winter 

constellations; explains why there are 

seasons; recounts the historical religious 

and cultural rituals practiced during the 

time of winter solstice; and explores the 

possible astronomical explanations for a 

“Star over Bethlehem”. 

December 13 – December 28, 2008 

Presented in loving memory of 

DR. AND MRS. H. S. DIECKMAN 

from their family, 

VIRGINIA DIECKMAN LEZHNEV 

and ALEXANDER “SASHA” LEZHNEV 

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» NOvEMBER Gala 

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On Saturday, November 1, the Museum, 

in partnership with FIFTH THIrD 

bANK and the MTK FuND, presented 

CArniVALe, a special evening in which 

rITA and rICHArD eyKAMP and 

the eyKAMP FAMILy were honored 

for their support of the Museum over the 

past decades. 

Co-chaired by Susan and John Daniel 

and Martha and Jon Goldman, the 

Black Tie event began in the Crescent 

Galleries with Cocktails and a Silent 

Auction, hosted by the evansville 

Museum Contemporaries, after 

which guests were seated in the Old 

Gallery, with room décor designed by 

Tay ruthenburg, where they enjoyed 

a gourmet dinner prepared by Kirby’s. 

After dessert, a Live Art Auction, 

conducted by auctioneer Andrew 

Wilson, was presented that featured 

original works of art from artists and 

galleries throughout the United States, 

western Europe, and Latin America. 

richard and rita eykamp

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» OThER EvENTS & PROGRaMS 

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bLACk history month 

ACtiVities 

January 13 – March 16, 2008 


EVANSVILLE-VANDERBURGH 

SCHOOL CORPORATION 

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After sChooL ProGrAm 





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DoCtors DAy 

March 1, 2008 


VANDERBURGH MEDICAL 

ALLIANCE 

Astronomy DAy 

May 10, 2008 


MICHELLE and PHILIP EYKAMP 

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trAnsPortAtion DAy 

June 1, 2008 




in cooperation with 

JOHN V. SCHLECHTE 

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museum CAmP 

June 9 – 13, 2008 


MACY’S FOUNDATION 

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kiDs AnD GrAnDPArents DAy 

September 7, 2008 


KUEHN FOUNDATION, 

LOUIS BERMAN FOUNDATION 

and the 

MESKER MUSIC TRUST 

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» 2008 MUSICal aND 

DaNCE PERFORMaNCES 

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Tales & Scales 


Evansville Dance Theatre 


Youth Series performance by the 

Boom Squad, Inc. 


Music Educator Recital Series by 

Jon and Elizabeth Truitt 

October 12, 2008 

All performances presented in 

partnership with the 

MESKER MUSIC TRUST

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» EDUCaTION aND OUTREaCh 

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Our Education Department annually 

offers a diverse range of programming 

that includes docent-led tours for school 

classes and adults; adult and family 

programs such as Kids & Grandparents 

Day and Kids ArtFest; youth programs 

including Museum Camp and After 

School Program; preschool tours 

and Toddler Tuesdays for preschool 

audiences; and First Look, Tell Me A 

Story, Sensational Science and Plastics 

and Polymers for students in grades 

K1 through 8. Outreach programs to 

schools include Discovery Outreach, 2-D 

Art, and Sculpture Outreach for grades 

one through three. The Education 

Department also presents classes, 

lectures and musical recitals throughout 

the year. 

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» aFFIlIaTED ORGaNIzaTIONS 

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DOCeNTS are Museum ambassadors 

who perform one of the most 

important and far-reaching functions 

in a museum: they create an experience 

that is as intriguing to children as it is 

enlightening to adults. These special 

volunteers have in-depth knowledge 

about the Museum’s collections and 

exhibits, and by actively involving 

visitors in the interpretation of art, 

history and science through tours and 

hands-on activities, they create interest 

in and appreciation for those disciplines. 

In 2008, our Docents led 411 tours for 

over 7,700 students and adults, and 

their outreach programs reached 700 

participants. They also participated in 

Museum Camp, After School Program 

and the High School Art Show. 

Participation in the Docent Program 

requires a substantial commitment 

of time and energy. We applaud our 

talented and capable Docents on their 

dedication to this important program! 

Our dynamic auxiliary group, 

the eVANSVILLe MuSeuM 

CONTeMPOrArIeS, are dedicated 

young professionals who promote 

and support the Museum through 

sponsoring lively social fundraising 

events. In addition to presenting The 

Grand Tour of Wines; Brew Ha Ha; 

and Family Fest at the Museum in 

conjunction with the Evansville Freedom 

Festival, the Contemporaries underwrote 

a Mid-States Award; sponsored the 22 nd 

Annual East/West/North exhibition; 

underwrote the After School Program; 

co-sponsored Transportation Day; and 

sponsored the Planetarium show Seeing 

the Invisible Universe. 

The eVANSVILLe MuSeuM GuILD 

is an active group of enthusiastic, 

committed volunteers who are dedicated 

to promoting the advancement and 

growth of the Museum. Its members 

take pride in pursuing the Museum’s 

mission by conducting fundraising 

projects throughout the year that 

include a lively Chinese New Year 

event, a colorful Spring Luncheon and a 

festive ’Tis the Season Tea. In addition 

to hosting these events, the Guild also 

generously underwrote a Mid-States 

Purchase Award. 

Membership List

Listing as of April 15, 2009 

COrPOrATe 

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» beNeFACTOr 

Crescent-Cresline- 

Wabash Plastics 

John M. Lawrence 

& Associates, CPA LLC 

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» SPONSOr 

Tucker Publishing Group 

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» DONOr 

South Central Communications 

Corporation 

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» PATrON 

Frames Built By Bippus, Inc. 

Mohler Technology, Inc. 

Schultheis Insurance 

T.R.U. Event Rental, Inc. 

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» CONTrIbuTOr 

Bauer’s Grove Bauerhaus, Inc. 

Casino Aztar 

Clearcrest Pines 

Empire Contractors, Inc. 

First Security Bank 

Hafer Associates, P.C. 

J.H. Rudolph & Company, Inc. 

Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn LLP 

Lensing Wholesale, Inc. 

West Side Nut Club 

Whitmore-Weber Photography 

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» FrIeND 

Frontier-Kemper Constructors, Inc. 

J. Trockman & Sons, Inc. 

Moore Holding Group LLC 

Mulzer Crushed Stone 

Royal Office Products, Inc. 

The Flower Shop, Inc. 

Tri-State Fire Protection, Inc 

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INDIVIDuAL 

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» FOuNDer’S SOCIeTy 

barb & bill beard 

Mr. & Mrs. G. richard eykamp 

Dr. Karen Gaither Glazier 

Mr. William A. Gowin 

Mr. & Mrs. robert L. Koch II 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald b. Korb 

Mr. John A. Labudde 

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» PreSIDeNT’S CIrCLe 

Mrs. Genevieve bootz 

Mr. & Mrs. Jeffrey A. bosse 

Mrs. edward bromm 

Mr. Ken Drew 

Mrs. Jack Goldman 

Mrs. William C. H. Grimm, Jr. 

Dr. & Mrs. Joel e. Grizzell 

Ms. Susan Hardwick 

Don & Martha Harris 

Jim & Carol Havens 

Mrs. James b. Igleheart 

Ms. Phyllis K. Igleheart 

Mr. & Mrs. David James 

Mr. & Mrs. robert G. Jones 

Mrs. Kurt W. Kreyling 

Dr. & Mrs. Spiro b. Mitsos 

Mr. & Mrs. John L. Newman 

Mr. Donald A. rausch 

Dr. William Lant ridgway 

Mrs. John P. robertson 

Mr. & Mrs. George ryan, Sr. 

Mr. James A. Sanders 

Mr. & Mrs. John H. Schroeder 

Greta & Thomas Smythe 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Traylor 

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» DIreCTOr’S ASSOCIATe 

Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Begley 

Dr. & Mrs. Martin J. Bender 

Charles & Leslie Berger 

Dr. & Mrs. Darrel Bigham 

Mrs. W. C. Bussing, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. George L. Caddick 

Andy & Judy Davidson 

Mrs. Milton DeVoe 

Mrs. Marjorie D. Donovan 

Karen & Niel Ellerbrook 

Mr. John D. Engelbrecht 

Shelley Kirk & Mark Fischer 

Gary & Paula Gerling 

Mrs. Raymond H. Goebel 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert E. Griffin 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert R. Guenther 

Mrs. Elizabeth Iber 

Ms. Diane D. Leitch 

Mr. & Mrs. Burkley McCarthy 

Mr. & Mrs. James R. McKinney 

Mr. Steve Mussett 

Mr. & Mrs. D. Patrick O’Daniel 

Mr. M. M. Peterson 

Mrs. E. Donald Raeber 

John C. & Diane Schroeder 

Mr. & Mrs. David Trockman 

Andrew & Amanda Wilson

Mrs. Betty Worthington 

Steve & Susan Worthington 

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Zeiher 

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DONOr 

Howard & Carol Abrams 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Aiken 

Dr. & Mrs. Frank J. Amodio 

Marty & Jeanne Amsler 

Mr. & Mrs. C. Leroy Anderson 

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas B. Anderson 

Mrs. Betty J. Barning 

Mr. & Mrs. Charles M. Bauer 

Mr. & Mrs. David Blankenberger 

Dr. & Mrs. Henry Bockelman 

Tim & Sharon Bray 

Ms. Jean Denton Brubeck 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas H. Bryan 

Mrs. John R. Burns 

Dr. & Mrs. Philip R. Casino 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald E. Christian 

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher L. Clements 

Mrs. John J. Daus, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. George T. David 

Ms. Joan Dewig Kempf deJong 

Mr. & Mrs. Rex DePriest 

Dr. & Mrs. Michael Drake 

Ms. Susan R. Enlow 

Joy & Eugene Fine 

Phil & Helen Fisher 

Will J. Smith & Kay Forbes-Smith 

Ms. Susan W. Fox 

Mrs. Linda K. Garrett 

Ms. Nancy H. Gaunt 

Jon & Martha Goldman 

Mr. Robert & Dr. Deborah Goldman 

Dr. & Mrs. Wallace B. Graves 

Mr. & Mrs. G. Chandler Hagey 

Mr. & Mrs. Jay A. Hargis 

Dr. & Mrs. David M. Hayes 

Dr. & Mrs. Michael A. Herrell 

Mr. & Mrs. Greg Hofmann 

Dr. & Mrs. Michael B. Hoover 

Mr. & Mrs. J. David Huber 

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar Igleheart 

Mr. & Mrs. Martin Imbler 

Mr. Donald B. Ingle 

Mrs. William D. Ingle 

Mrs. M. Jean Johns 

Mrs. Edwin W. Johnson 

Mr. Jerry Johnson 

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Keck 

Mr. & Mrs. David L. Keller 

Jim & Marilyn Keller 

Gene & Mary Kennard 

Ms. Dorothy J. Kincaid 

Mr. & Mrs. David Koch 

Dr. & Mrs. James E. Krause 

Bettye Davis & Carol Lant 

Dr. John F. Lawler 

Mr. James L. Long 

Mr. & Mrs. Edwin M. Marks 

Dr. James R. Mathews 

Ms. Helen M. McKinney 

Mrs. John Meeks 

Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence D. Miller 

Dr. & Mrs. Marshall S. Miller 

Ms. Catherine M. Mitchell 

Mr. & Mrs. Dan W. Mitchell 

Mr. P. Michael Mitchell 

Mr. & Mrs. Pete Mogavero 

Mr. & Mrs. John A. Moody 

Mrs. Allen Moorman 

Mrs. Alice W. Morris 

Mr. & Mrs. James H. Muehlbauer 

Fred & Kim Mulfinger 

William & Lisa Muller 

Mr. & Mrs. Alan Nunn 

Mr. E. N. O’Daniel 

Mr. & Mrs. David O’Dell 

Mr. & Mrs. Glen Ogle, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Owen 

Wayne & Karen Parke 

Mr. Philip Parker 

Vern & Susan Partenheimer 

John & Susan Pickens 

Bob & Anna Muriel Pitts 

Dr. & Mrs. James Rang 

Mr. & Mrs. George R. Rehnquist 

Douglas & Marla Rennie 

Jay & Kate Rhodes 

Mr. & Mrs. Rick Richardson 

Mrs. Paula L. Riggs 

Mr. Louis W. Ritz 

Dr. & Mrs. James Robertson 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald D. Romain 

Dr. Charles Barber & Carolyn Roth 

Thomas & Sharon Ruder 

Dr. & Mrs. Chester A. Rycroft 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Sater 

David M. & Madeleine L. Schmitt 

Ms. Joan Schmitt 

G. Michael & Laurie Schopmeyer 

Mrs. Kathy Schroeder 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard Schroeder 

Mr. Kenan L. Schultheis 

Jim & Joann Schwentker 

Michael & Becky Shoulders 

Mr. & Mrs. Pat Shoulders 

Alan & Susan Shovers 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Simon 

Steve & Vicki Small 

Dr. & Mrs. Stewart P. Smith 

Will & Lori Smith 

Mrs. William H. Smith 

Mr. & Mrs. Laurence Steenberg 

Mr. & Mrs. Jack Stone 

Mr. John W. Streetman III 

Andrew & Patricia Tharp 

Erik & Suzette Throop 

Mrs. Barbara Trockman 

Nancy & Jeff Trockman 

Ms. Laurel Vaughn 

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas VonderHaar

Ms. Sharon Walker 

Mr. & Mrs. Stephan Weitzel 

Mr. & Mrs. John Wells 

Mrs. K. W. Weyerbacher 

Mr. & Mrs. John Whinrey 

Dr. & Mrs. Daniel Whitehead 

Mark & Traci Woodruff 

Mr. Scott Wylie 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert Zimmermann, Sr. 

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PATrON 

Mr. & Mrs. Edgar D. Ancona 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald T. Anderson 

Mr. & Mrs. Joseph W. Annakin 

Norm & Juli Bafunno 

Bruce & Carol Baker 

Marty & Sue Barancik 

Cynthia & Dan Barfield 

Drs. Dean & Jeanne Barnett 

George & Jill Barnett 

Mr. Tom Barnett 

Mr. & Mrs. David E. Barr 

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Bassett 

Dr. & Mrs. Gary Beck 

Ms. Sally N. Becker 

Brent & Cindi Beeler 

Jerry & Cindy Benkert 

Mr. & Mrs. Ray Bippus 

Dr. & Mrs. John Bizal 

Brian & Marjorie Blalock 

Paul & Lora Blaylock 

Dr. & Mrs. Richard J. Bohm 

Dean & Karen Bosler 

Mrs. Frances E. Brakel 

Mrs. Dolores Browning 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert L. Burkart 

Mr. & Mrs. John R. Burke, Jr. 

Mrs. Gayle R. Burnette 

Jack & Jane Buttrum 

Mrs. Gaylia L. Carlton 

Don & Judy Carrell 

Mr. William A. Carson II 

Miss Jeanne M. Carter 

Lotfi Hadad & Roula Chad 

Mr. & Mrs. Steve Church 

Dr. & Mrs. Thomas W. Clark 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Clayton 

Mr. Samuel G. Clifford 

Mr. & Mrs. William V. Clippinger 

Mr. Roy C. Cobb 

Jack & Phyllis Corn 

Dr. & Mrs. Timothy Crowley 

Mr. & Mrs. B. C. Cubbage, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. John N. Daniel, Jr. 

Dr. & Mrs. Steve David 

Ms. Janet E. Davis 

Ms. Helen J. Deig 

Sue & J. Kenneth DeWitt 

Mr. Dan Di Legge 

Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth H. Dilger 

Greg & Joyce Donaldson 

Mr. & Mrs. Larry Downs 

Rolland & Phyllis Eckels 

Mr. Walter Edwards, Sr. 

J.P. & Tammy Engelbrecht 

Mr. & Mrs. Gerald Evans 

Ms. Kathy Ewing 

Mr. & Mrs. Philip Eykamp 

Ray & Mary Ellen Farabaugh 

Phil & Linda Palmer Fassett 

Ms. Doretta Faust 

Mr. Wilfred H. Faust 

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy Fiedler 

Mr. & Mrs. Marc D. Fine 

Dr. & Mrs. C. Kenneth Fischer 

Mrs. Stanley Flittner, Sr. 

Mark & Lisa Foster 

Ms. Marilee Fowler 

Don McMasters & Randy Garratt 

Ms. Anne Geissinger 

John & Erin Gibson 

Mrs. Reginald P. Gibson 

Daniel & Margi Gilmore 

Ms. Ellen B. Glasgow 

Mr. & Mrs. Ron Gonzales 

Dr. & Mrs. Brent R. Grafe 

Patrick Wathen & Annette Gries 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald Grimm 

David & Linda Gugin 

Kristi Miller & Marvin Guilfoyle 

John & Pam Guthrie 

John & Susan Hainsworth 

Mrs. Betty S. Hanson 

Dr. & Mrs. Isaac R. Hargett 

Mr. Robert W. Hargrave 

Mr. R. Michael Harris 

Dr. & Mrs. David Hazelrigg 

Stella & Barry Heichelbech 

Dr. & Mrs. Kenneth J. Helm 

Dr. & Mrs. John E. Heumann 

Selby & Pamela Hinkebein 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael R. Hinton 

Ms. Sybille S. Hodge 

Bob & Linda Holder 

Mr. & Mrs. Roger J. Hollen 

Mr. Edward Allen Howard 

Mrs. Helen Hudson 

Mrs. Ruth Ann Hyatt 

Houston Keach & Lowry Igleheart-Keach 

Dr. & Mrs. Stephen Jennings 

Marilyn & Leroy Jochum 

Mr. Nelson C. Johnson 

Mrs. William L. Johnson 

Mr. Matthew Jordan 

Lawrence & Marion Judy 

Mr. Todd Kain 

Mr. & Mrs. Bernard Kalena 

Dr. & Mrs. Maurice J. Keller 

Mr. Robert M. Kent 

Shirley & Steve Kern 

Mr. C. Lynn Kinkade 

Kevin & Margaret Koch 

Mr. & Mrs. Daniel F. Korb 

Mr. Kofi Kwarteng

Mrs. Marilyn Lamb 

Ms. Ann J. Lannert 

Ms. Elizabeth B. Lear 

Mrs. William B. Leedy 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Leich 

Dr. & Mrs. Merral Lewis 

Dr. Virginia Dieckman Lezhnev 

Rev. Stephen Lintzenich 

Dr. & Mrs. Richard Litov 

Mrs. Theodore Lockyear 

Mr. & Mrs. W. Walt Lowe 

Mr. & Mrs. John David Lutz 

Ms. Mary MacGregor 

Jack & Penny MacLeod 

Mr. Timothy Mahoney 

Mr. & Mrs. Timothy J. Malach 

Ms. Elaine Maldonado 

Ralph & Julia Mallory 

Dr. Clovis & Jeorge Manley 

Ms. Deborah Marchand 

Dr. & Mrs. John H. Marchand 

William D. & Cheryl A. Marshall 

David & Stephanie Matthews 

Mr. & Mrs. Randy Mattingly 

Mr. & Mrs. Patrick L. McCammon 

Elaine & Burk McCarthy 

Lloyd Winnecke & Carol McClintock 

Mr. & Mrs. Norman McCool 

Mr. & Mrs. Gregg McManus 

Greg & Sue Meyer 

Mr. & Mrs. Les Miley 

Mr. Larry Miller 

Mr. & Mrs. Christopher Mills 

Bill & Trudy Mitchell 

Mr. David E. Mitchell 

Mr. & Mrs. Kenneth A. Montgomery 

Dr. & Mrs. Gary R. Moore 

Dr. & Mrs. Jeffrey K. Moore 

Mr. & Mrs. Lester D. Moore 

Mrs. Thomas F. Mumford 

Dr. & Mrs. Ray Nicholson 

Mr. & Mrs. Louis Nussmeier 

Margaret McMullan & Patrick O’Connor 

Mike & Missy O’Daniel 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert H. Oswald 

Mrs. Jane Blaffer Owen 

Robert C. & Jackie J. Patten 

Ms. Collynn Pearl 

Mr. & Mrs. Lenard Pearson 

Dr. Jon C. Perkins 

Dr. & Mrs. Michael E. Petty 

Dr. Drew F. Peyronnin 

Ms. Nell Peyronnin 

Howard & Judy Phipps 

Mr. & Mrs. Lewis A. Plane 

Dr. & Mrs. Paul K. Pogue 

Mrs. Daniel T. Quirey 

Mr. & Mrs. Eric Reek 

Mr. & Mrs. Ronald G. Reherman 

Dr. James & Rev. Lynn Renne 

Mr. & Mrs. W. Frank Richardson III 

Ms. Roseann Robbins 

Kate & C. A. Robinson 

Mrs. Madeline Roe 

Dr. & Mrs. James F. Rold 

Steve & Jennifer Roll 

Dr. & Mrs. Howard S. Rosenblatt 

Dr. & Mrs. Ned P. Rule 

Mr. & Mrs. J. C. Pete Ruthenburg 

Mr. James T. Ruthenburg 

Mr. & Mrs. Mark Samila 

Mr. & Mrs. Alfred Savia 

Dr. & Mrs. Sanford Schen 

Jerry & Phyllis Schreiber 

Wayne & Myra Schuetter 

Mr. & Mrs. Leo Schultheis 

Mr. & Mrs. Neil M. Seidel 

Wm. Russ & Sue Seiler 

Mrs. Frederick E. Shatara 

Ms. Sara Shigley 

Dr. & Mrs. Fred J. Sigda 

Richard & Melinda Sloan 

Ms. Corinne V. Smith 

Mr. & Mrs. William K. Sonntag 

Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Speer 

Mr. & Mrs. Ernest R. Stair 

Curtis & Caren Stautz 

Mr. Robert F. Stayman 

Ms. Mary Jane Steele 

Mr. & Mrs. Henry L. Steinkamp 

Mr. Wendell C. Stewart 

Melissa Horinger & Jeff Sublett 

Ms. Debra Talley 

Bob & Amy Tank 

Dr. & Mrs. Stanley P. Taraska 

Patricia Vaughan & Bill Theby 

Neil & Sandra Thomas-Chapman 

Mrs. Helen Thorson 

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Thweatt 

Mr. & Mrs. Michael A. Tiemann 

Melissa & Neil Troost 

Deb & Mike Vannatter 

Mr. & Mrs. Scott C. Veazey 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert A. Vogt 

Mrs. Ruth A. Wahoski 

Jerome F. & Karen S. Wallander 

Dr. & Mrs. Robert J. Wargel 

Mr. & Mrs. Gene Warren, Jr. 

Mr. Jerry D. Watson 

Mr. & Mrs. John H. Weber 

Mr. & Mrs. Donald P. Weinzapfel 

Mr. & Mrs. Jim Weitzel 

Dr. & Mrs. Mell B. Welborn, Jr 

Mrs. J. Marshall Wellborn 

Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Wenger 

Mr. & Mrs. J. Claude Wertz, Jr. 

Mr. & Mrs. John Wetzel 

Mr. & Mrs. James L. Will, Sr. 

Mr. & Mrs. Robert B. Wright 

Judge & Mrs. Richard Young 

Ms. Mary Ann Ziegler 

Jerry & Patty Ziemer 

Mr. & Mrs. Ted C. Ziemer, Jr. 

Mr. Mark A. Zimmermann

Science 



Summer 

Planetarium 

Show Shatters 

astronomy Myths 

Were the Apollo visits to the Moon actually a 

hoax? Have aliens ever landed on Earth? Can 

you tell your future by the stars? Prepare to tackle 

pseudoscience head-on with the new planetarium 

show bAD Astronomy: myths AnD 

misConCePtions. 

Dr. Phil Plait 


JANe brOWNe PeTerSeN FuND, 

the June 6 – August 23 planetarium 

program is based on the popular 

book and website of the same name. 

Astronomer Dr. Phil Plait is the 

Bad Astronomer. He’s not a subject 

of the show and he’s not a “bad” 

astronomer — Dr. Plait just can’t stand 

to see bad astronomy in the movies, in 

commercials, and generally anywhere in 

our popular culture. 

Bad Astronomy offers a unique and fun approach 

to learning about the cosmos. The Bad Astronomer 

himself will serve as our guide while offering a 

critical but light-hearted look at popular myths and 

misconceptions, revealing to audiences how science 

can be used to evaluate questionable claims. In 

order to set the record straight, Dr. Plait debunks 

urban legends such as the faked Moon landing, 

alien visits to Earth, and horoscopes that can 

predict your future. 

Presentations of Bad Astronomy will be offered in 

the Koch Planetarium Tuesday – Sunday at 1:00 

p.m. Our Summer program is a production of the 

Dassault Systèmes Planetarium in Detroit. • 

» Fact or fiction? Pictured above is astronaut Edwin “Buzz” Aldrin on the Moon in 1969. 

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JANe brOWNe PeTerSeN FuND 

Fall Planetarium 

Show visits the 

world-Class 

Telescopes of hawaii 

Come with us to Hawaii as we visit the mountaintop 

where some of the largest and most productive telescopes 

on the planet are located. Our Fall show, eXPLorers 

of mAunA keA, presented in partnership with the 

JANe brOWNe PeTerSeN FuND, transports 

viewers on a voyage across space and time with 

Polynesian navigators and astronomers as we celebrate 

the spirit of human exploration. 

Explorers of Mauna Kea was produced by the Bishop 

Museum Planetarium in Honolulu in partnership with 

NASA. In the show, audiences will learn how ancient 

Polynesian voyagers used the stars to navigate the Pacific 

thousands of years ago. The program also examines the 

work being carried out by astronomers on the summit of 

Mauna Kea, home of the largest telescope in the world. 

Presentations of Explorers of Mauna Kea take place each 

Saturday and Sunday at 1:00 p.m. from August 26 – 

November 29. Admission is free to Members with the 

presentation of a valid Membership Card. •

Presented in loving memory of Dr. & MrS. H. S. DIeCKMAN 

from their family VIrGINIA DIeCKMAN LeZHNeV and ALeXANDer “SASHA” LeZHNeV 

winter Planetarium Show Is a holiday Treat 

Museum’s Resident 

Turtles Find New home 

Long popular with guests of all ages, the Evansville Museum’s 

resident box turtles have embarked upon a new adventure. 

With their terrarium home slated to be removed during the 

impending renovation project, the turtles were in need of new 

accommodations. Happily, Wesselman Woods Nature Preserve 

rolled out their welcome mat. The turtles, protected in the state 

of Indiana, have moved to the nature center at 551 N. Boeke 

Road, where fans and friends can see them on display at their 

new home. • 

– Gena Garrett 

The holiday planetarium show seAson of LiGht will be presented at 1:00 p.m. each 

Saturday and Sunday from December 3, 2009 - January 3, 2010. This annual show is 

presented IN LOVING MeMOry OF Dr. AND MrS. H. S. DIeCKMAN from their 

family VIrGINIA DIeCKMAN LeZHNeV and ALeXANDer “SASHA” LeZHNeV. 

Season of Light showcases historical, religious, and cultural rituals of winter — celebrations 

that bring warmth and light to the coldest and darkest season of the year. Along with 

a look at seasonal traditions, the show also details Winter constellations and examines 

astronomical explanations for “the Star of Bethlehem”. • 

Science Explainer Exceeds 500 

hours Of Service 

Science Explainer Abby rizen was honored at the High School Art Show Opening 

Reception on March 19 for a rare accomplishment, logging more than 500 volunteer 

hours. While it is quite an achievement in itself to reach 500 hours, Abby didn’t stop there. 

She had stacked up an impressive 624 hours by the night of the reception. The Science 

Staff created a new level of recognition just for her, by adding a silver star to her gold badge 

to signify the additional 100 hours she’d served! 

Abby, a junior at Bosse High School, joined the Explainer program in August of 2004. 

During the Fall of 2006, she participated in a special demonstration program entitled 

Fashions to Die For, which was designed as a complement to the Museum’s presentation of 

Lauren Greenfield’s Girl Culture. Abby received the 2006 Exceptional Performance Award 

which honors a Science Explainer who goes above and beyond the call of duty during the 

preceding year of service. Thank you for all that you do, Abby, and congratulations! • 

Abby rizen (left) with Science educator Gena Garrett. 

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Presented in partnership with the JANe brOWNe PeTerSeN FuND 

Astronomy Day Is More Than Just a look 

Through a Telescope 

astronomy Day activities 

1:00 p.m. Explorers of Mauna Kea in the Koch Planetarium 

2:00 p.m. Lecture By Dr. Pamela Gay 

3:00 p.m. The Sky Tonight in the Koch Planetarium 

4:00 p.m. Explorers of Mauna Kea in the Koch Planetarium 

Guests take part in “make-it-take-it” activities at last year’s Astronomy Day. The always popular egg drop activity lets you test your skill 

dropping raw eggs from the Kuehn Terrace. 

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Celebrate Astronomy DAy on Saturday, 

September 26, when a trip to the Museum will 

allow for plenty of astronomical activities for 

all ages. Knowledgeable volunteers will be on 

hand to help you observe, learn, discover, and 

explore the wonders of astronomy. Astronomy 

Day was created by the Astronomical League, 

the world’s largest federation of amateur 

astronomical societies and individuals, and is 

being held in conjunction with the Evansville 

Astronomical Society. 

Daytime activities will take place from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. 

We’ll provide special planetarium shows, a telescope 

display, views of the Sun and the Moon, and a special 

guest speaker. You’ll have ample opportunities to 

interact with local amateur astronomers. Bring along a 

child for free hands-on activities. 

Some portions of this event are subject to prevailing 

weather conditions and may be canceled in the event 

of poor weather. 2009 is the International Year of 

Astronomy, and we invite you to celebrate it with us! • 

11 a.m. – 12 p.m. Hands-on Astronomy Activities 

Noon - 2 p.m. Solar Observing 

1 – 2 p.m. Hands-on Astronomy Activities

Fall Brings a visitor 

From the Past 

Few artifacts are as mysterious and captivating as 

Egyptian mummies, and Museum guests will have a 

chance to meet one this Fall. the ChiLD mummy, 

brought to Evansville under a special arrangement with 

the St. Louis Science Center, will be on display October 

27 - November 29. 

The St. Louis Science Center worked closely with an 

internationally-known anthropologist from Florida 

State University and a mummy specialist at The 

American University in Cairo, Egypt to study The Child 

Mummy. Their investigation revealed that the mummy 

is a boy who died at about seven to eight months old. 

He probably lived during the period of 40 BC to 130 

AD, and was likely from an upper middle class or 

wealthy family since mummification was expensive. • 

In conjunction with The Child Mummy, the Museum is 

offering several special programs listed to the right. 

breakfast With the Mummy 

Three Saturdays: November 7, 14, and 21 

$7 per person, reservations are limited and are required. 

Eat breakfast with the mummy and enjoy a special program 

about Ancient Egypt, presented by Museum Docents. 

DISCOVery DAyS 

explore egypt 

Wednesday, November 4, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 

$5 per child, reservations are required. 

Find out what makes this African country unique and why 

it has captivated people for centuries. Learn about Egyptian 

hieroglyphics and create your own cartouche to keep. 

Mummy Madness 

Wednesday, November 18, 3:30 - 5:00 p.m. 

$5 per child, reservations are required. 

Learn about the ancient art of mummification and Egyptian 

funerary rituals. Create your own mummy to take home. 

For more information or to make reservations, contact Gena 

Garrett at (812) 425-2406. 

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Education 

Children’s Classes 

» fine Arts mini-CAmP 

Join local artist and art instructor CyNTHIA WATSON 

to learn and explore in this cool art camp. Activities 

will inspire students to embrace all the basic techniques 

needed to produce the latest classic, yet flashy and 

competitive techniques. This exciting camp will promote 

a life-long interest in producing art and showing it off to 

friends and family! The curriculum introduces students 

to beginner and intermediate techniques in drawing 

and painting. Students will use a variety of mediums 

including acrylics, watercolors, and pastels, among many 

others. At the end of each camp, families will be invited 

to an “art exhibit” to see the masterpieces that students 

have created. 

Camp 1 

Dates: June 1-5: Monday-Friday 

Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. 

Age: 6 – 12 years 

Supplies: Provided by instructor 

Fees: $150 Members/$160 Non-Members 

Register by: Wednesday, May 27 

Maximum 15 students 

Camp 2 


Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. 




Register by: Wednesday, June 3 


Camp 3 


Time: 8:30 – 11:00 a.m. 






» Just Like me Paper Doll workshop 

Create a paper doll that looks just like you! In this 

inventive workshop led by instructor CArOLyN 

bILDer, you will get to make clothes using cloth, 

paper, ribbons, and other scrap materials. You will 

need to bring a photograph of yourself with a head 

measurement of approximately 1 inch in diameter. 

Some materials will be provided, but you are 

encouraged to bring your own scraps such as yarn, 

lace, small buttons, or any small items that can be 

glued onto the clothes that describe who you are. Be 

ready to let your creative juices flow! 

Date: Saturday, June 27 

Time: 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. 


Supplies: Some provided by instructor; may bring 

scrap fabric, buttons, ribbon, etc. 

Fees: $25 Members 

$30 Non-Members 



» mAGiCAL mArionettes 

Imagination is the key to this three-part workshop. 

Using everyday materials and a lot of creativity, 

children’s art instructor JOyCeLyN TODISCO will 

help students build a large marionette of themselves 

or a character they create. This course is designed to 

help children develop their creative skills and allow 

them to create art their way! The class is limited to 15 

students. 

Dates: Three Saturdays: July 11, 18, 25 

Times: 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

Ages: 6 – 9 years 

Supplies: You and your imagination! 

Fees: $45 Member/ $50 Non-Member 

Register by: Wednesday, July 8 


To register for a class, call the Evansville 

Museum at (812) 425-2406. Make checks 

payable to The Evansville Museum. Payment 

must be received on or before the registration 

deadline. Registration is guaranteed when 

payment is received. 

If a class is canceled by the Museum, 

registration fees will be refunded. In the event 

a student must cancel the registration, he/she 

must do so before the registration deadline in 

order to receive a refund.


LOuIS berMAN FOuNDATION, THe KueHN FOuNDATION and SHArON reeD WALKer 

after School Program hosted by Museum 

The Evansville Museum hosted its annual After School 

Program for third grade students during the Spring 

semester. From February through March, ten students 

participated from Delaware Elementary, then students 

from Lincoln Elementary and Cedar Hall Elementary 

joined together to take part in the program in April. Each 

group attended a total of eight sessions at the Museum. 

Presented in partnership with the MACy’S FOuNDATION 

Museum Camp 2009 was a hit! 

Museum Camp: Spring Break 2009 was a great success, with 

students currently in grades 2-5 enjoying a week of fun-filled 

activities! Each day had its own unique theme, including: 

Museum CSI: Science Sleuth, Archaeology: Can You Dig It?, 

Imagine That! Studio Art, Hands on History, Behind the Scenes: 

Performing Arts. 

Throughout the program, the children learned about art, 

history, and science through Docent-led tours and handson 

activities. 

The After School Program was designed to give students 

the opportunity to learn outside of a traditional classroom 

setting and inspire them to stay in school. • 

Campers learned about digs in Israel with archaeologist 

ruTH bAKer and painted and sculpted with local artist 

CyNTHIA WATSON. The campers also performed a play 

after visiting the University of Evansville Theatre Department. 

Special thanks go to the MACy’S FOuNDATION for 

generously providing funding » Continued on page 21 

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Kids and Grandparents Day 2008 visitors work on projects. 

Artist Joe Smith is helping students with clay sculptures 

at the 2007 VSA Festival. 

Museum Partners 

with cMoe for Kids & 

Grandparents Day 

Get ready for kiDs & GrAnDPArents DAy! On 

Sunday, September 13, 2009, we are partnering with 

the Koch Family Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMoe) 

to celebrate the diverse generations in our families! Join 

us at cMoe for an afternoon of excitement! Activities 

from 12:00 until 4:00 p.m. will include special exhibits, 

performances, information booths of community service 

organizations and MORE! Not a parent or a grandparent? 

Join us anyway for an afternoon of fun! 

Gather up your family and come out to cMoe on September 

13! No reservations are required and admission during the 

event is FREE! 

kiDs & GrAnDPArents DAy 2009 is made possible 

by generous grants from TArGeT and the MeSKer 

MuSIC TruST. • 

The VSA Festival 

The 2009 VsA festival for Southwestern Indiana will be held 

in October this year! During past festivals, over 200 students 

from Evansville-Vanderburgh School Corporation elementary, 

middle, and high schools have visited the Museum for 

hands-on experiences in visual and performing arts. The 

event is programmed in cooperation with VSA arts of Indiana 

(Very Special Arts), the regional branch of VSA arts, an 

international nonprofit organization dedicated to promoting 

artistic excellence and providing educational opportunities 

through the arts for children and adults with disabilities. 

Organized through E-VSC, the Festival includes experiences 

for students in music, two dimensional art, ceramics, and 

dance. Artists from the Evansville area and Indianapolis 

participate in offering students this unique opportunity to 

explore many different art forms. The Evansville Museum is 

proud to co-present the VSA Festival. •

Presented by THe MuSeuM SHOP 

Select Collections! 

Trunk Show & Talk 

Thursday, October 15, 2009 

Old National bank, One Main Street 

The Museum Shop will stage an exciting event 

downtown in Old National Bank’s Wayne Henning 

Atrium. Browse a choice assortment of merchandise 

displayed for sale, meet and chat with artisans and 

collection representatives, and enjoy the sociable 

atmosphere produced by this superb location. 

CHrIS TrIOLA will bring her line of original cotton 

knits and present a talk in the lecture hall. MArTHA 

ryAN JeWeLry, FAHreNHeIT beLTS, FreIDA 

HeNNeberGer JeWeLry COLLeCTION, and 

THe MeWS, New Harmony, will be featured in the 

Henning Atrium. Additional artisans will be added as 

the event planning continues. This event is open to the 

public and is admission free. 

Plan to shop and support your museum! 

CHrIS TrIOLA 

Chris Triola is a nationally known designer of limited edition and one-ofa-kind 

knitwear designs. Her work has been selected for exhibit at major 

national shows and museums since 1990, including the Smithsonian and 

the Philadelphia Art Museum. She maintains a production studio with 

four full-time employees in Lansing, Michigan, and sells her work through 

galleries and specialty stores across the country. • 

Evansville artist Nikki Pritchett is the Museum Shop’s featured artist. 

Nikki utilizes watercolor and ink, as well as acrylic on canvas, to 

create uniquely colorful paintings. 

The Begley Art Source is a division of The 

Museum Shop, providing a full range of 

professional fine art consulting services for 

the private or corporate collector. The BAS 

is open by appointment. Please call (812) 

402-2180 to schedule your consultation. 

Located at 915 Main Street, The Begley Art 

Source is on the sixth floor of the Curtis 

Building. • 

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Important Note to Our readers 

Because of our impending construction, please note the following: This issue of Copia covers the period of June through 

December 2009. The traditional Members July 4th Picnic will not be held this year. There will be no Transportation Day in 2009. 

This year’s Annual Fall Kids & Grandparents Day will be held at the Children’s Museum of Evansville (cMOE). See article about 

that event on page 19. 

New Website Launched 

The Museum is excited to announce the launch of its new website! Through 

the generosity of a Museum friend, and the design expertise of Indigo 501 

(c)reative, visitors to the site may now see details of the latest exhibitions, 

view archived articles from past exhibitions, and enjoy many other features. 

Memberships and online donations are now an option, as well as going 

paperless. Invitations, notices, updates, and Membership solicitations may now 

be sent to Members who make that request. Check it out at www.emuseum.org. 

Docent Lois O’Neill talks to campers during a Hands-on History activity. 

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Find us On 

Facebook.com! 

The Museum now has a Facebook page! 

For a fun, interactive look at the Museum, 

search Evansville Museum of Arts, History 

& Science on Facebook, and become a fan! 

» (MUSEUM CAMP) Continued from page 18 

that enabled some students to attend 

Camp on full scholarships! With 

this support, these children had an 

extraordinary opportunity to explore all 

aspects of the Museum. Collaborations 

such as this help further the Museum’s 

mission to be a strong community partner. 

Congratulations to Camp Director/Education Assistant 

ANDreA WANNeMueHLer for planning and 

implementing a great curriculum for our Campers! The 

Education Staff would also like to recognize with heartfelt 

thanks the 2009 Museum Camp Counselors: ALeXANDrA 

ADAMS, CHrISTINA buyHer, KeLSey CArPeNTer, 

DeSTINy eLLIOT, and SArAH THOMASON. This 

amazing volunteer staff worked all day, each day, to make 

Camp an exciting experience for the Campers. 

Museum Camp would not have been possible without the 

support of the following docents: KAy FuCHS, PrAbHA 

GANeSH, LIZ Iber, CHeryL MArSHALL, LArry 

MILLer, bONNIe NOe, LOIS O’NeILL, CArOLyN reeD, 

PAuLA rIGGS, erLuS SHATArA, COrINNe SMITH, 

DIANe THWeATT, and CHArLeeN WILLIAMSON. 

Special thanks also to Curator of Education STePHANIe 

GerHArDT, Science Educator GeNA GArreTT, and 

University of Evansville Director of Theatre Management 

SHArLA COWDeN for donating their time to make 

Museum Camp 2009 a great success! •

MuSeuM HOurS: 

Tuesday through Saturday 

10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. 

Sunday 

12:00 – 5:00 p.m. 

Closed on Mondays 

eMTrAC HOurS: 

Tuesday through Saturday 

10:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. 

Sunday 

12:00 – 4:30 p.m. 

Closed on Mondays 

Wheelchair available by arrangement. 

Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science is accredited by the 

American Association of Museums. 

812.425.2406 • http://www.emuseum.org 

John W. Streetman III, executive Director 

© 2009 Evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 

Edited by Susan Washburn 

Design & Production by Tucker Publishing Group 

Printed by Progress Commercial Printing & Graphics 

Published by The evansville Museum of Arts, History & Science 

COPIA is made possible by a grant from the evansville Museum Guild 

New 2010 Museum 

Membership Option 

The Membership Campaign is quickly approaching. 

When you receive your 2010 solicitation letter in early 

September, you now have the option of safely renewing 

your Membership on our website. Additional options 

are recurring payments as well as going “green” by going 

paperless. Paperless Members will receive only their 

Membership card and COPIA by mail, and all invitations, 

notifications, and updates will be sent by email. 

2009-2010 

bOArD OF TruSTeeS 

OFFICERS 

Bob Zimmermann President 

Steve Krohn President-Elect 

John Friend Treasurer 

Elaine McCarthy Secretary 

TRUSTEES 

Jeffrey Berger 

Marjorie Blalock 

Jeff H. Bosse 

Sean Browning 

Barbara Clayton 

Rich D’Amour 

Gail Dunn 

John David Engelbrecht 

Philip Eykamp 

Prabha Ganesh 

Jon Goldman 

Christine Keck 

David Koch 

Marcia Kreyling 

Jacalyn Kuester 

Jan Mackay 

Timothy Malach 

Cathy Mitchell 

Carrie Mogavero 

Mel Peterson 

Ward Peyronnin 

Jennifer Roll 

Tay Ruthenburg 

James Sanders 

Jack Schriber 

Joseph Uduehi 

Sharon Reed Walker 

Steve Worthington 

Marianna Wright 

FUNCTIONAL 

TRUSTEES 

Jim Bandoli 

Bill Beard 

Karen Braselton 

Jack Faber 

Bob Goldman 

Susan Hardwick 

Cheryl Marshall 

APPOINTED 

TRUSTEES 

Jane Buttrum 

Lisa Foster 

Rose Young 

ADVISORY 

COUNCIL 

Carol Abrams 

Dr. Darrel Bigham 

Jeff Bosse 

Tom Bryan 

Lisa Collins 

H. Lee Cooper 

Calvin Dentino 

James Dodd 

Rita Eykamp 

Jon Goldman 

Susan Hardwick, Chair 

David Keller 

Donald Korb 

Rosemary O’Daniel 

Louis Ritz 

John Schultz 

Patrick Shoulders 

Ted C. Ziemer, Jr. 

HONORARY 

LIFETIME 

TRUSTEES 

Gayle Begley 

Virginia Schroeder 

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Calendar 

{June} 

2 Toddler Tuesday – The Very Busy Spider 

10:30 a.m. Admission-free 

{July} 

4 Closed for Holiday 

{August} 

24 Docent Welcome Coffee 9:30 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. 

{September} 

1 Toddler Tuesday 10:30 a.m. Admission-free 

13 Kids and Grandparents Day at cMoe 

12:00 – 4:00 p.m. Admission-free 

26 Astronomy Day 11:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. 

Admission-free 

26 eMC’s brew Ha Ha at Casino Aztar 

6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. 

{October} 


15 The Museum Shop’s Select Collections 

trunk show and talk at Old National Bank 

{November} 


7 breakfast with the Mummy 

7 November Gala at the Evansville Country Club 

(Tickets Required) 


14 Mid-States Juror Jane Sauer – slide illustrated 

lecture 7:30 p.m. Admission-free 


26 Closed for Thanksgiving Holiday 

{December} 

5 Mid-States Awards reception 6 – 8 p.m. 

24 – 25 Closed for Christmas Holiday 

MAIN GALLery 

Laurin notheisen: The martha & merritt deJong 

Memorial Artist-in-Residence • Through Jun 21 

The Luster of silver: 

Contemporary Metalpoint Drawings • Jun 28 – Sep 13 

Art Drawn from Life: The 20th Century American folk Art 

Collection of Martin & Lisa Imbler • Sep 20 – Nov 29 

41st Mid-States Craft Exhibition • Dec 6, 2009 – Jan 31, 2010 

OLD GALLery 

Lasting Legacies: recent Gifts of the work of 

Carolyn Plochmann & Stephen Pace • Through Jul 5 

16th Annual Working Together • Jul 12 – Aug 23 

East/West/North: A Collaboration • Aug 30 – Oct 25 

The Child Mummy • Oct 27 – Nov 29 

TOWN HALL 

Views of a City: 

images from the Donahue Collection • Through Jul 19 

KOCH PLANeTArIuM 

Bad Astronomy: Myths & Misconceptions • Jun 6 – Aug 23 

Explorers of Mauna Kea • Aug 26 – Nov 29 

Season Of Light • Dec 3, 2009 – Jan 3, 2010 

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