QUARTERLYFALL 2011 - Vero Beach Museum of Art

QUARTERLY
FALL 2011
IN THE TRADITION OF WYETH:
Contemporary Watercolor Masters
October 1, 2011 – January 15, 2012

Contents:
Executive Director’s Message ........................2
Featured Exhibitions ........................................ 3
Upcoming Exhibitions ...................................... 4
Collection............................................................ 5
Youth Programs ................................................ 6
Community Engagement .................................. 6
Public Programs................................................ 7
Classes and Workshops .................................. 8
Development...................................................... 9
Membership .................................................... 10
Museum Events .............................................. 11
Museum Store ................................................ 12
Information ...................................................... 12
EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE
Peter M. Thompson, Chairman
D. Theodore Berghorst,
Vice Chairman
Bernard H. Kastory, Treasurer
Alice S. Beckwith, Secretary
William L. Frick, At Large
Barbara Neubarth, At Large
Sandra L. Rolf, At Large
Judith P. Schneebeck, At Large
Teryl T. Viner, At Large
Georgia E. Welles, At Large
BOARD MEMBERS
Scott E. Alexander
Kim C. Anderson
Laura T. Buck
Emma S. Christopher
Carol Coxhead
Dorothy Currie
Robert P. Henderson
George D. Higgs
Janet Hoffman
Joan M. Lahey
John C. McCord
Robin M. MacTaggart
Jacqueline Malloy
Hanns A. Pielenz
Henry G. Stifel
Douglas T. Tansill
Frederick B. Taylor
CHAIRMAN EMERITUS
George P. Armstrong
(1908-1997)
EX-OFFICIO
INDIAN RIVER STATE COLLEGE
Dr. David Sullivan, Provost
FRIENDS COUNCIL
Lyn Adams, Chair
MUSEUM LEGAL COUNSEL
Ralph Evans, Esq.
VERO BEACH ART CLUB
Rita Ziegler, President
LIFE TRUSTEES
Edward A. “Ted” Michael
Immediate Past Chairman
Paul A. Becker
W. Kent Barclay (1921-2004)
C. William Curtis, Jr.
Carolyn K. Eggert (1934-1999)
Robert R. Harris
Edgar W. Holtz (1922-2003)
Eleonora W. McCabe
Richard G. McDermott, Jr.
John K. Moore (1929-2001)
Carl W. Nichols (1923-2010)
Richard A. Stark
ON THE COVER (clockwise from top left):
Ray Ellis, Mean Low, 2008, watercolor on paper, 19 5/8 x 24 1/4 inches (framed),
Collection of the Artist (Courtesy Ray Ellis Gallery, Savannah, Georgia)
Andrew Wyeth, Melting Snow on the Brandywine, 1952, watercolor on paper,
31 3/4 x 39 3/4 inches (framed), Gift of Douglas F. Barnard, 2011.3
Stephen Scott Young, Along the Path, 1995, watercolor on paper, 15 x 19 inches,
Collection of the Artist
Dean Mitchell, Rustic Plains, 2010, watercolor on paper, 23 1/4 x 28 3/4 inches
(framed), Collection of the Artist
Executive Director’s Message
It is August 8th as I write this Fall Quarterly’s Message from the
Director, and with Labor Day just around the corner, I am
surprised at how fast our summer has gone here in Vero
Beach. These past three months have literally flown by from
early May when our summer exhibition What’s the Story
opened, to the close of Summer Art Camp in August. Happily,
they have been busy and productive months as we finalized our
search for a contractor for the Phase IB expansion, secured all
the necessary permits, and started construction. After several
years of coping with an inadequate loading dock and preparation area for exhibitions and
collections, and worrying about the collection being stored only eight feet above sea-level,
we can look forward to a state-of-the-art exhibition and collections wing in 2012.
Staff has also been busy planning for exhibitions for both the fall and spring, securing
our speakers for the forthcoming International Lecture Series and Distinguished Professor
Series, planning for Film Studies and Opera Studies, in addition to our Chamber Music
Series with the Atlantic Classical Orchestra. Relative to the International Lecture Series,
due to scheduling beyond our control, David McCandless will not be speaking on
February 20. In his place we have added the well-known humorist, author, and Pulitzer
Prize-winning cartoonist Jules Pfeiffer.
We have also, I am most pleased to report, not only balanced our annual operating
budget for 2010-2011, but ended the year with a small surplus in another economically
challenging year. This was accomplished in large part thanks to you—our members,
patrons, and sponsors—who continued to support the Museum’s various educational
programs, exhibitions, and special events. We thank you so very much. Our senior staff also
did a marvelous job holding back expenses without cutting programs, and volunteers also
played a significant role in providing service hours to the Museum.
Summer is also catch-up time for our building and grounds staff members, who maintain
the facility, and arrange for tree trimming in the preparation of the dreaded “H” word. So
far, so good on that front. We have also accomplished a major roof repair this summer over
the Holmes Great Hall.
As we look forward to the start of our fall season, we have a number of wonderful exhibitions
planned that are outlined within these pages, and registration for Museum Art
School classes is now open for the fall term, which begins October 3, and continues
through December 9.
We are always evaluating our programs, and how well we have met our strategic goals
and objectives. We welcome your input and encourage your suggestions as to how the
Museum can best serve you and our community. We are looking forward to welcoming
our seasonal visitors back to Vero Beach!
Lucinda H. Gedeon, Ph.D.
Executive Director/CEO
UPCOMING
EXHIBITIONS
page 4
MUSEUM ART
SCHOOL
page 8
DONOR
PROFILE
page 9
CONCERTS IN
THE PARK
page 11
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Featured Exhibitions
IN THE TRADITION OF WYETH:
Contemporary Watercolor Masters
Supporting Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Henderson,
Laura T. Buck Exhibition Endowment, and Patricia M. Patten Endowment
Patron Sponsors: Jim and Alvina Balog, Laura and Bill Frick,
Marie C. Stiefel, and Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Theis, Sr.
October 1, 2011 – January 15, 2012
HOLMES GALLERY
In the Tradition of Wyeth will delight visitors who love watercolor paintings that
unify realism with emotional expression, in the best tradition of the celebrated
American painter Andrew Wyeth. This exhibition will be built around two of
Andrew Wyeth’s paintings from the Museum’s permanent collection, The Wales
Farm (1967), purchased this spring by the Athena Society, and Melting Snow on
the Brandywine (1952), recently donated to the Museum by Douglas F. Barnard,
plus three additional Wyeth paintings from private collections. The remaining
paintings in the exhibition will be the work of master watercolorists Stephen
Scott Young, Ray Ellis, Dean Mitchell, William Matthews, Alan Shuptrine,
Hubert Shuptrine, Duncan Simmons, Leslie Frontz, Thomas J. Owen, and
Kathy Caudill.
All these painters have established reputations as remarkable exponents of a
medium known for its difficulty. Like Wyeth, these artists work in a variety of
watercolor techniques, from “drybrush” to layered washes. In the tradition
of Wyeth, these ten watercolor masters are devoted to realism, but carefully
compose their paintings as if they were creating abstractions; and like Wyeth,
they communicate a strong connection to the places they paint.
Alan Shuptrine,
Cherry Winter (detail), 2008,
watercolor on paper,
21 x 29 inches, Private Collection
William Matthews, Casting the Cascapedia, 2008, watercolor on paper,
30 x 42 inches (framed), Collection of the Artist
Kathy Caudill, Time Passage II, 1991, drybrush watercolor on paper, 14 x 38 inches, Collection of the Artist
Andrew Wyeth, Steering Oar, 1968, watercolor on paper, 33 x 41 inches (framed),
Collection of Mr. and Mrs. Edward B. McLaughlin
AGAINST THE GRAIN:
Wood Sculpture by Robert F. Lyon
Patron Sponsor: Patricia M. Patten Endowment
Additional Support: Schumann Foundation Endowment for Exhibitions
October 15, 2011 – December 31, 2011
SCHUMANN GALLERY
Robert F. Lyon’s wood sculpture attracts the eye because of its texture
and color, and piques the imagination because of its unusual form
and almost surreal combination of materials. Rather than simply
relying on the beauty of the wood and the craftsmanship of traditional
forms, Lyon is concerned with the ability of form and color to
express ideas. Beauty, fragility, memory, and our connection to the
earth have been continuing themes in his work. In sculptures such as
Heater (2006) and The Torture of Writing (2009), Lyon has made the
effects of his hands evident, as a conscious contrast to the “digitally
heavy” age in which we live. He looks forward to a time when our culture
once again values the combination of imagination and skill.
Robert F. Lyon, Double Taille, 2009, poplar, pencils, and
graphite, 11 3/4 x 24 x 7 inches, Collection of the Artist
Robert F. Lyon, Information Vessel #1,
2008, laminated book pages, 4 x 3 1/4
inches, Collection of the Artist
Upcoming Exhibition Receptions
IN THE TRADITION OF WYETH: Contemporary Watercolor Masters
and
AGAINST THE GRAIN: Wood Sculpture by Robert F. Lyon
Chairman’s Club reception: October 13, 2011, 5 – 7 pm
General Members’ reception: October 14, 2011, 5 – 7 pm
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Upcoming Exhibitions
MATTHEW GELLER: Woozy Blossom
Supporting Sponsor: Mr. and Mrs. James W. Titelman
Patron Sponsor: Mrs. James S. Beckwith
January 7 – April 29, 2012
ALICE AND JIM BECKWITH SCULPTURE PARK
Matthew Geller’s sculpture Woozy
Blossom is a sixteen-foot-tall tree
form that spouts a foggy mist from
its branches, inviting visitors to
walk under a canopy of moisture.
Geller’s outdoor works of art are
meant to engage the public,
offering individuals the opportunity
to become participants instead
of spectators. Woozy Blossom’s
mist will change with every breeze
off the ocean, creating playful,
unexpected masses of moist air
around and under the sculpture’s
branches. The sculptural mist
fountain is on loan from the
Katonah Museum of Art in
Katonah, New York.
BEYOND REALITY:
Hyperrealism and American Culture
Supporting Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Henry G. Stifel, and
Patricia M. Patten Endowment
Patron Sponsors: Helen Ecclestone Stone, and
Estate of Glee and Robert Reis Endowment
Additional Support: Mr. and Mrs. Frederick B. Taylor, Jr.
February 1 – May 13, 2012
HOLMES GALLERY
Matthew Geller, Woozy Blossom (Platanus
nebulosus), 2010, steel, water, copper, pump,
dimensions variable, Courtesy of the Katonah
Museum of Art, photo by Margaret Fox
Beyond Reality will include works of American art that are closely
associated with the concept of photo-realism, and also ultra-illusionistic
paintings and sculpture that add an expressive dimension
to the viewer’s understanding of realism. The exhibition will include
works of art on loan from nationally-recognized artists, as well as
museums and major private collections.
As an art movement, hyperrealism spanned a broad range of subject
matter, materials, and stylistic variations in works of art by sculptors
Duane Hanson, Marc Sijan, John De Andrea, and painters Richard
Estes, Ralph Goings, Davis Cone, and John Baeder. Beyond Reality
will demonstrate connections between contemporary American
hyperrealism and 20th-century material culture, in light of Courbet’s
concept that “Beauty, like truth, is relative to the time when one lives
and to the individual who can grasp it.”
CYCLE OF CHANGE: Tom
Nakashima’s Treepile Paintings
Additional Support: Friends of the VBMA Endowment, and
Estate of Glee and Robert Reis Endowment
February 18 – June 3, 2012
SCHUMANN GALLERY
Tom Nakashima’s Treepile series of paintings began when he unexpectedly
encountered a huge mound of trunks and tree limbs near
rural Berryville, Virginia. This strange and interesting form propelled
him into creating works that were neither purely representational
nor abstract. Nakashima later discovered other treepiles that were a
byproduct of rapid development in the suburban fringes of
Washington, DC that had ecological overtones. Nakashima resists
interpreting his
work from any
single perspective,
preferring
that they be seen
as metaphors for
complex interconnected
relationships.
Tom Nakashima, Westwood Road Nocturne, 2006, magazine collage
and chalkline on canvas, 110 x 165 inches, Collection of the Artist
STEPHEN KNAPP: Lightpaintings
Supporting Sponsor: Patricia M. Patten Endowment
Patron Sponsors: Bill and Mary Ughetta, and
Estate of Glee and Robert Reis Endowment
February 18 – June 3, 2012
STARK GALLERY
Stephen Knapp’s Lightpaintings will be created on the gallery’s wall
surface with varied hues of light passing through a series of irregular
panels of colored glass. The effect in a darkened gallery is
dynamic, reminiscent of the overlapping translucent color washes
in the work of color-field painters such as Morris Louis and Helen
Frankenthaler. From a distance, each lightpainting seems to
emerge out of deep space, with the darkened wall disappearing
beneath the pattern of light and shadow. Knapp began developing
his current series of
wall-based lightpaintings
in 2002,
and since then, has
introduced the concept
to audiences
around the country.
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Richard Estes, Union Square, Looking North, 1993, acrylic on board, 9 x 16 1/4 inches,
Courtesy of Monica and Richard Segal
Stephen Knapp, Serenata, 2003-2008, lightpainting (light, glass, and
stainless steel), 13 feet x 21 feet x 10 inches, Collection of the Artist

New Acquisition
ANDREW WYETH (American 1917-2009)
Melting Snow on the Brandywine, 1952
Watercolor on paper
31 3/4 x 39 3/4 inches (framed)
Gift of Douglas F. Barnard, 2011.2
The Museum’s Executive Director, Collections Committee, and
Board of Trustees are delighted to announce the gift of a beautiful
Andrew Wyeth watercolor painting, Melting Snow on the
Brandywine, from Douglas F. Barnard. Andrew Newell Wyeth
(1917 – 2009) was one of America’s most important 20th-century
representational painters, and is known for his realist views of rural
life near his residences in Chadd’s Ford, Pennsylvania and Cushing,
Maine. A guest at the Athena Society dinner when the members
voted to acquire Wyeth’s The Wales Farm, Mr. Barnard was so
impressed by this decision that he decided to offer his Wyeth to the
Museum. This painting will complement The Wales Farm, adding
to the distinction and overall quality of the Museum’s collection.
Melting Snow on the Brandywine depicts a view across the
Brandywine River marsh in winter, looking in the direction of John
Chadd’s house. Chadd was an 18th-century farmer and ferryman.
In this watercolor Wyeth employed a gestural style, described by
E. P. Richardson as “a
dialogue between spontaneity
and discipline.” Although Wyeth is
often associated with precisionist tempera paintings
such as Christina’s World and The Trodden Weed, he
created many more watercolors, and those fall into
varying stylistic categories. His dry brush watercolors are
often highly detailed, while those in a wetter, looser style
tend to be more spontaneous and gestural. The Wales
Farm incorporates both drybrush and somewhat wetter
techniques, in contrasting areas of the composition.
Complementing the tighter realism of The Wales Farm,
Melting Snow on the Brandywine falls into a distinct
sub-group within Wyeth’s body of work—paintings in a
spontaneous style, with certain areas of the composition becoming
almost abstract, in the manner of Blueberry Rackers (1941) and
Cider Apples (1963).
Wyeth’s gestural watercolors clearly illustrate his intuitive grasp of
composition and passion for his subject matter. Wyeth commented,
“Truth is, I use tempera partly because it’s a dull medium—those
minute strokes put a brake on my real nature—messiness. My wild
side that’s really me comes out in my watercolors. . . .” During the
1960s and 70s, Wyeth was viewed by some art world insiders as a
conservative, but is now appreciated as a sophisticated painter
whose work incorporates an understanding of abstraction usually
attributed to his Abstract Expressionist contemporaries. By
accepting this donation, the Museum will be able to represent
Wyeth’s duality and passion.
Circle image: Edward Willis Redfield, The Delaware Valley (detail), c. 1906, oil on canvas,
32 1/8 x 40 3/16 inches, Museum Purchase with funds provided by the Athena Society, 2010.2
THE ATHENA SOCIETY MAKES A DIFFERENCE
The Museum’s growing permanent collection diligently adheres
to its mission to preserve and present important American and
international works of art. Works from the collection, presently
nearing 900 objects, are continually on display via a rotation of
temporary exhibitions.
In 2003, a core group of community leaders and Museum supporters
helped to form the Athena Society in order to focus on further
building the permanent collection. Its steady growth in membership,
now numbering 83 households, has made it the cornerstone of
funding the Museum’s collection-building efforts through their
generous aggregate annual contributions and participation.
In 2011, the Athena Society selected and funded the acquisition
of the watercolor The Wales Farm by celebrated American artist
Andrew Wyeth that will be on view as part of the Museum exhibition IN
THE TRADITION OF WYETH: Contemporary Watercolor Masters, on view
in the Holmes Gallery from October 1, 2011 through January 15, 2012.
For more information about joining the Athena Society, please call
the Museum’s Director of Development Robyn Orzel at (772) 231-
0707 ext. 106 or Executive Director/CEO Lucinda H. Gedeon, Ph.D.
at (772) 231-0707 ext. 113.
Athena Society Cocktail Party (offsite)
Thursday, November 17, 2011
Athena Society Dinner (Vero Beach Museum of Art)
Wednesday, April 18, 2012
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Young artists and their creations at one of last season’s FunShops
FunShops —
Fun for the Whole Family
Presenting Sponsor: Disney’s Vero Beach Resort
Additional Support: Ironside Press, and
The Betty Reed Memorial Endowment for Youth Programs
Families are invited to enjoy a Saturday afternoon exploring a gallery
exhibition and creating original artwork in the Museum Art School’s
studios. FunShops are drop-in programs for ages 3-15 and their accompanying
adults, free to youth members and $2 for non-members.
Water Works
October 29, 2011, 1 – 3 pm
Explore watercolor masterpieces by great artists in the Museum’s
exhibition IN THE TRADITION OF WYETH: Contemporary
Watercolor Masters in the Holmes Gallery before you pick up a brush
and paint an original watercolor to add to your personal collection.
Become a Youth Member of VBMA
Youth membership costs just $5 per year and includes free FunShops
and more! Call (772) 231-0707 ext. 123 today!
Happy Holidays at the Museum
December 4, 2011, 1-4 pm
This free holiday event is an annual tradition provided for Treasure Coast
children and families as a gift of gratitude from the Friends, Trustees, and
Staff of the VBMA. Enjoy free refreshments, be entertained by community
youth musicians and dancers, and create a holiday art project. Santa Claus
will arrive at 2 pm to receive all dreams, wishes, and requests.
Family with Santa at event 2010
Featured Community Engagement Program:
Presenting Sponsor: VBMA Circle of Friends
Supporting Sponsors Mrs. David K. Welles, and Estate of J.M. Watkins
Patron Sponsors: Mrs. Sophia Blanchard, Mr. and Mrs. James L.
Currie, Target Stores, Mr. and Mrs. John W. Taylor, III, and The 1830
Family Foundation—Mr. and Mrs. William C. Buck
Additional Support: Mrs. Jacqueline Farrell, Mrs. Joanna Meyers,
Harry Webster Walker, II Charitable Trust, and Mr. and
Mrs. Ernest A. Wiehl, Jr
Afternoon at the Museum
This partnership program with the Alzheimer and
Parkinson Association of Indian River County is
a weekly Museum-based initiative first launched
in 2008. Afternoon at the Museum utilizes a
combination of artists/licensed mental health
professionals, and specially trained docents to
provide a visual arts experience that involves
gallery viewing, facilitated conversation, and
guided and open art-making activities.
Mother and daughter hat-makers enjoy the
Afternoon at the Museum program
The program is designed to:
• Enhance verbal participation among
people with Alzheimer’s disease by
implementing gallery tours in a safe
and nurturing environment
• Provide a creative outlet for people with
Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers by
structuring a hands-on arts activity following
the art viewing experience.
• Offer a free arts program for people with
Alzheimer’s disease and their caregivers
The Association and its clients, and the Museum
and its volunteers and staff, continue to work to
utilize the power of viewing, making, and sharing
art together each week. It is a deeply affecting and
valuable program for all participants.
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Public Programs 2012
Join us for a year of Art & Ideas at the
Vero Beach Museum of Art!
Registration is now open for:
• 2012 International Lecture Series
• 2012 Distinguished Professor Series
• 2012 ACO Chamber Music Series
• Film Studies, Opera Studies, Seminars,
and Lunchtime Learning Series are
also accepting reservations now
Please refer to the 2012 Public Programs Guide or visit us on-line at
www.verobeachmuseum.org for more information and to register!
International Lecture Series 2012
Supporting Sponsor: The Nichols Foundation
– Mr. and Mrs. Peter Coxhead
Patron Sponsors: Barbara S. Longfellow, Kenneth W. Cunningham, Jr.
Endowment Fund, and Virginia H. Van Wormer Lecture Fund
Jeffrey Hollander
Monday, February 6, 2012
Jules Feiffer
Monday, February 20, 2012
Jeffrey Hollander
Jules Feiffer
James Balog
Monday, March 5, 2012
Victoria Wyeth
Monday, March 26, 2012
James Balog
Victoria Wyeth
Chelsea’s @ the Museum Café News
Public Program participants will be thrilled with the new culinary
services from the celebrated Chelsea’s @ the Museum Café in the
Wahlstrom Sculpture Garden in the Laura and Bill Buck Atrium.
Film Studies Lunch
Beginning October 4, Chelsea’s @ the Museum Café will be open every
Tuesday during all six Film Studies courses for students interested in
lunch before their 1:30 pm class, as well as the general public.
The Film Studies Supper Club
Beginning November 8, small plate dinners will be available by
advance pre-paid reservations for students wishing to meet and eat
at Chelsea’s @ the Museum Café before their 7 pm class. Please call
(772) 231-0707 ext. 112 for more details.
The ILS Supper Club
Beginning February 6, small plate dinners will be available at the
Museum by advance pre-paid reservations for registrants to the 6 pm
International Lecture Series. Please call (772) 231-0707 ext. 112 for
more details.
Open for the Season
Chelsea’s @ the Museum Café will reopen for the season beginning
with the Museum’s 20th Antiques Show & Sale on Friday, January 13,
2011. Your favorite fare of soup, salads, sandwiches, and sweets will
return from 11 am to 3 pm daily in the Wahlstrom Sculpture Garden
in the Laura and Bill Buck Atrium through April.
Film Studies
A Program of Five-Week Courses
from the Museum Art School
Presenting Sponsor: Anita Stafford
Supporting Sponsor: Mrs. Nancy Baron
Patron Sponsors: Mr. and Mrs. Charles W. Thomas,
and Mr. and Mrs. Richard G. Unruh, Jr.
Additional Support: Dr. and Mrs. George A. Barkett,
and Mr. and Mrs. George Marshall
The World of Louis Malle: The French Films
October 4 – November 1, 2011, 1:30 or 7 pm
$50 ($60 Non-Museum Members)
By the age of 25, Louis
Malle was already one of
France’s most successful
and famous filmmakers. A
pioneer of the French New
Wave, he went on to create
a body of work noted for its
great breadth and variety,
consciously avoiding the
temptation to repeat himself.
His films tended to be very personal, yet they shed light on an
Louis Malle 1964
entire generation and opened doors in French consciousness that
had been considered shut tight forever. His is one of international
cinema’s great legacies.
Art and Artfulness: Tales of Creators, Critics, Collectors
—and Con Artists
November 8 – December 6, 2011, 1:30 or 7 pm
$50 ($60 Non-Museum Members)
This course takes us behind
the scenes of the sometimes
bizarre, poignant,
and breathtaking contemporary
art world. These
films will introduce artists,
museum trustees, commentators,
gallery owners
and the collectors whose Adam Goldberg in (Untitled)
interests fundamentally affect a dynamic and dramatic system.
They will present triumphs of many kinds, examining the pressures
that accompany these victories and the price they exact. Two of the
studied films competed for an Oscar at the 2011 Academy Awards
ceremonies.
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Adult Abstract Painting class with teacher Regina Stark (far right)
MUSEUM ART SCHOOL
REGISTRATION
Courses & Workshops: Fall 2012
Fall Term is October 3 – December 9, 2011. Registration continues
until classes begin the week of October 3 or courses fill. Register
online at www.verobeachmuseum.org, by phone, or in person.
Drop/Add week: October 3 – 7, 9 am – 5 pm in person at the
Education Office. No phone or mail refunds can be taken.
Courses & Workshops: Winter 2012
Winter Term is January 17 – March 26, 2012. Registration opens
November 14, 2011 online and in person. Registration continues
until classes begin or courses fill.
Drop/add week: January 17 – 20, 2012, 9 am – 5 pm.
NEW IN THE MUSEUM ART SCHOOL
Homeschool Students in the Museum Art School
This fall, the Museum is partnering with an eager group of homeschool
educators to design and offer a specialized art program for 19 students
ages 7-12. Incorporating faculty instruction, gallery study, and studio
response, the program will provide an enriching educational experience
for students with the Museum as a unique learning resource.
A New Option: Tuition Plus
As we attempt to serve the broadest possible public and keep class fees
competitive, as with many other community art schools, tuition fees
unfortunately do not cover the full expenses of the Museum Art School
in offering courses and workshops. On average, the fees charged in
tuition cover only 68-75% of the expenses.
Tuition Plus provides a way for students to support the Museum Art
School by contributing toward these additional expenses. By electing
to make a fully tax-deductible gift in the amount of $100 for each
registered course, students can help the Museum Art School continue its
community mission of providing the finest studio art and humanities
learning experiences for children and adults.
MASTER ARTIST WORKSHOP
FOCUS ON NATURE: A Digital Photography Workshop
ALLEN ROKACH
Registration deadline is October 30
Workshop meets Friday, November 18, 3:30 – 5 pm
November 19-20, Sunrise – 5 pm
$350 (Non-Museum Members $375)
In this two-day intensive digital workshop, master photographer
Allen Rokach will share his expertise and long experience creating
exciting images of the natural world. Through lectures, field sessions,
review sessions, and individual consultations, participants will
receive in-depth instruction on enhancing their photographic skills.
This workshop will concentrate on understanding and applying
the fundamental underpinnings of any fine photograph (great
light, proper and appropriate exposure, and filling the frame in a
compelling manner) within the new,
stimulating context and capabilities
of the digital process.
Allen Rokach is a preeminent nature,
garden, travel, and location photographer
whose 30-year career includes
being a senior photographer for
Southern Living magazine for 11 years.
His assignments have ranged from
extreme macrophotography done instudio
to on-location documentaries
of the vast Amazon Rainforest.
Studio Gallery
Vero Beach Art Club I Continues through October 16
Vero Beach Art Club II October 22 – November 27
Indian River Photo Club December 10 – January 1
Photographs by Allen Rokach; (above) Dead Lakes; (l-r) Lupine; and Ginko
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Donor Profile
JUDY SCHNEEBECK
One of Judy Schneebeck’s fondest memories from her
childhood in Peoria, Illinois is how proud she felt when
her drawing was displayed in front of the class by her
kindergarten teacher. “It’s so important for children to
have the chance to be creative and art is a great form of
self-expression.” As a teenager Judy attended the Emma
Willard School in Troy, NY and then went to college at
Northwestern University in Evanston, IL where she graduated
with a degree in English. “It was at Northwestern that I
began visiting art museums regularly since our main
source of entertainment was driving into Chicago where we would
visit the Art Institute and then go see a movie.”
Judy Schneebeck
In 1961, Judy moved to New York City where she enjoyed going to art
museums including Museum of Modern Art and the Metropolitan.
It was through her friendship with Peter Findlay, manager of the
David Findlay Gallery, that she learned the practical aspects of art
collecting. “Based on Peter’s advice I wanted to buy my first work of
art, a painting by René Genis, but I didn’t want my parents to know
I was spending the money, so Peter let me make monthly payments
over the course of a year. I still own the painting, and it’s one of my
favorites.”
A business opportunity for Judy’s husband brought their young
family to Vero Beach in 1970. “Vero was a small town and I found
myself desperate for culture. There was no museum or theater—I
had to drive to Melbourne just to see a first run movie.” Visiting
museums during family vacations to other cities in the U.S. and
abroad provided a source of culture and helped acquaint her children
with the arts. “I remember my one-year old daughter squealing with
delight in a museum only to realize it wasn’t the art that had her
excited but the echo she
was hearing! Now I see my kids
passing along their love for art to their
children, and I’m thrilled when I receive my grandchildren’s
crayon drawings for my birthday.”
Bill and Judy Schneebeck joined the Museum in 1991, became
Chairman’s Club members and are now also members of the
Athena Society and Circle of Friends. Judy became a Museum
Trustee in 2010, is Chair of the Development Committee, and
serves on the Exhibitions Committee. When she learned that the
Museum was presenting one of her favorite styles of art, southwestern
ceramics, in the exhibition Innovation & Change in the
fall of 2009, they offered to help make it happen through a sponsorship.
“I’m overwhelmed by the quality of our recent exhibitions.
From paintings in this past winter’s American Masterworks
from the Butler Institute’s collection, to Federico Uribe’s amazing
sculptures in Metamorphosis, our exhibitions appeal to a broad
audience of all ages.” Recently the Schneebecks had a work from
their own collection, Vapeur et Peniches sur la Seine a Mericourt,
an oil painting by the French impressionist Maximilien Luce, displayed
in Vero Promises, an exhibition featuring works of art
promised to the Museum by generous local collectors.
In the past Judy has chaired, as well as served on, the committees
of some of the Museum’s biggest special events, including D’Art
for Art, Tango y Tapas, and the Art in Bloom Luncheon, sharing her
talents to ensure their success. This year she is co-chair of Art of
Dining with Dhuanne Tansill, and has arranged a season of
“enticing themed events at fabulous homes hosted by wonderful
people.” “As Chair of the Development Committee, I appreciate
the time and effort it takes to run these large fund raisers, and
together with membership and sponsorships, I know how important
the income is in creating all the programming the Museum
provides for our community possible.”
Museum Receives Grants
The Vero Beach Museum of Art is pleased to announce that it is the
recipient of three recent grants: The William Bingham Foundation
has awarded $25,000 to the Museum for general operating support,
its second grant to the Museum; the Frederick H. Leonhardt
Foundation awarded $10,000 in support of the Museum’s
Distinguished Professor Series, and The Holmes Foundation
awarded the Museum with a $10,000 grant in support of general
operations. Our sincerest gratitude goes to the staff and trustees of
all of these foundations for their commitment to the Museum and
the visual arts in Vero Beach.
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Annual Giving Report
Throughout the years, the Annual Fund has provided essential support for
the Museum’s growth and pursuit of excellence. Thanks to the generous
contributions of 346 donors, the 2010 End of Year campaign and 2011
Annual Fund campaign surpassed their goal by raising $196,000. We
would like to take this opportunity to recognize donors who made End of
Year and Annual Fund K Club gifts ($1,000 or more) as of July 31, 2011.
Museum Adds New Membership
Categories to its Leadership Level
The Museum’s Leadership levels of membership play a vital role in
bringing the arts to Vero Beach, every year providing 33% of the
Museum’s operating revenue. The Museum has made changes to the titles
of two upper membership categories and added two new membership
levels to encourage greater participation.
The Chairman’s Club membership, title, benefits and dues have not
changed; in an effort to better distinguish the membership levels,
Chairman’s Circle and Chairman’s Council levels have been renamed the
Director’s Silver Society and Director’s Gold Society, respectively, with the
dues and benefits remaining unchanged. Two new membership levels
have been added; the Director’s Platinum Society at annual dues of
$10,000 includes an exciting new benefit that provides members with
the chance of being the first to experience a major exhibition during a
private exhibition uncrating by our curatorial staff, and the new
Director’s Diamond Society with annual dues of $25,000 allows you to
designate $10,000 of your dues to a Supporting Sponsorship of the
Museum educational program of your choice. Of course, all Leadership
Levels still provide you with the general membership benefits of free
exhibition admission, subscription to the VBMA Quarterly, advance
notice and discounts for classes, lectures, and Museum Store purchases,
and much, much more.
Above all, being a Leadership member of the Museum is not just about
the benefits you will receive, but a matter of supporting culture in Vero
Beach, which to a large extent defines us as a community. Your financial
support enables the Museum to reach new heights in its programs and
services. We hope you will consider upgrading to one of our new higher
levels. Membership support is crucial to our ability to continue our
service to the community.
10K Club ($10,000 and above)
Mrs. Sally Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Robert P. Henderson
5K Club ($5,000 and above)
Mrs. Herman F. Becker
Mr. and Mrs. R. William Becker
Mr. and Mrs. William C. Buck
William and Helen Carey
Mr. and Mrs. Robert H. Cook
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Dobbs
Mr. and Mrs. William J. Graham
Mr. and Mrs. George D. Higgs
Ms. Barbara Becker Hurley
Mr. and Mrs. Robert Larsen, Larsen Fund
Mrs. F. James McDonald
Mr. and Mrs. William O. Melvin Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Patrick J. Welsh
1K Club ($1,000 and above)
Mr. and Mrs. Kim C. Anderson
Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Babicka
Mrs. James S. Beckwith III
Mr. and Mrs. Sam H. Bell Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. D. Theodore Berghorst
Mr. and Mrs. Michael Bickford
Mr. Robert G. Bowman
Mr. and Mrs. Edward H. Bragg Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. John Brehmer
Mr. Walter H. Brown
Francois and Sheila Brutsch
Mr. and Mrs. Peter R. Carney
Mr. and Mrs. A. James Clark
Mr. and Mrs. Edward N. Dayton
Mr. and Mrs. Samuel X. Di Feo
Mr. and Mrs. John F. Donahue
Director’s Gold Society
Ms. JoAnn M. Becker
Mr. and Mrs. Peter M. Thompson
Director’s Silver Society
Mr. and Mrs. James H. Carney II
Mr. and Mrs. Henry K. Justi
Chairman’s Club
Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Albani
Mrs. Ann Webber
Donor
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Kolor
Dr. and Mrs. Carl K. Parker
Mrs. Caroline Royster
Mr. and Mrs. John M. Winters
Benefactor
Ms. Patricia T. Anwyl
Dr. Deborha Campbell and Mr. Murdoch
Mr. and Mrs. G. Norris Cook
Mr. and Mrs. Allen Edwards
Mr. and Mrs. Richard S. Greenfield
Mr. and Mrs. Richard Gwinn
Ms. Debra Hutchinson and Mr. David Gerson
Mr. and Mrs. Hugo Raasveldt
Mrs. Harold Rhame
Mrs. Virginia White
Mr. Bradford Endicott
Mr. and Mrs. Dennis H. Ferro
Mr. and Mrs. John B. Ford III
Mr. and Mrs. Charles P.A. Frankenthal
Mrs. R. Burt Gookin
Mr. and Mrs. Louis T. Hagopian
Mr. George J. Hauptfuhrer Jr.
Mrs. Ernest Hazel
Mr. and Mrs. Harry C. Hicks
Mr. and Mrs. Edwin K. Hoffman
Mrs. Jeannette Hoyt
Mr. and Mrs. William H. John
Mr. and Mrs. Leland C. Johnson
Mr. and Mrs. Douglas Johnston
Mr. and Mrs. Donald J. Keller
Mr. and Mrs. Barry MacTaggart
Mr. and Mrs. Robert F. McCabe
Mr. and Mrs. Henry N. McCluney
Mr. and Mrs. Richard McKernan
Mr. John J. McNamara
Mrs. Lynn Merrell
Mr. and Mrs. Richard J. Metzler
Mrs. George F. Owens Jr.
Mr. and Mrs. Nicholas R. Parks
Mr. and Mrs. David Patton
Mr. and Mrs. James C. Penrose
Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Riefler
Mrs. Janet F. Riley
Mr. and Mrs. John H. Roberts
Mr. and Mrs. David Sims
Mr. and Mrs. Helmut Swarovski
Mr. and Mrs. Robert J. Theis Sr.
Mr. and Mrs. Donald Tribus
Mr. and Mrs. Wallace H. Wallace
Ms. Roma R. Wehde
Mr. and Mrs. Ernest A. Wiehl Jr.
Welcome New Members and Upgrades
(from 5/4/11- 8/16/11) *for Benefactor and above categories only
Business Benefactor
Ancient Art International
OnSite Realty Group
MEMORIALS
(from 5/4/11- 8/16/11)
George Gray
Jean Armstrong Warren
Dana Warren
Charlotte and Tony LaFerrara
TRIBUTES
(from 5/4/11- 8/16/11)
Alice S. Beckwith
Margot Woodwells
Alice S. Beckwith
In Honor of her Birthday
Henry and Nancy Armstrong
George and Jane Greer
Ms. Cynthia Jennings
Joan S. Bowers – In Honor of
Gift to the Jean Johnson Endowment for Docents
Rebecca S. Conley
Dr. and Mrs. Arthur A. Greenfield
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Chairman’s Club members enjoy a tour of the Museum’s AMERICAN
MASTERWORKS exhibition in early 2011 by Louis Zona, Ph.D., Director
and Chief Curator of the Butler Institute of American Art, the exhibition’s
lending institution.
Sponsors of last season’s Vero Promises exhibition; (l-r) Nick and
Christine Evans and Joan and Mac Woodhouse
Thanks to the event committee, the VBMA’s summer dance party Beach
Blanket Bingo was a great success; (l-r) Maya Peterson, Marcia Loewinger,
Cathie Callery, Susan Smith (Chair), Jackie Farrell, Pat Marquis, and Linda
Teetz; (not pictured Mary Schenkel and Diane Wihelm)

CONCERTS IN THE PARK
September 29, 2011, 5 – 7 pm
ALICE AND JIM BECKWITH SCULPTURE PARK
Back by popular demand, Warm Nights—Cool Music in the
Park will offer five outdoor concerts by a variety of local
musicians this season. The season's first concert features
flamenco, latin, and jazz guitar by the Don Soledad Group.
The concert is open to the public and costs only $10 per
person. Complimentary hors d’oeuvres are served. Wine and
beer is available for $3; and mixed drinks are $5. Guests are
invited to bring their own lawn chairs or a blanket to sit on
the grass. If you have not attended one of these events, you
Talented musician James Archer at one
of last season’s “concerts in the park”
owe it to yourself not to miss the exhilarating experience of listening to great music amid a
landscape of large-scale sculpture and beautiful flora. These events are open to the public as
well as to Museum members. Outside food, alcohol, and soft drinks are not permitted.
20TH ANNUAL
ANTIQUES SHOW & SALE
Patron Sponsors: Mrs. Ernest Hazel, and
The 1830 Family Foundation—Mr. and Mrs. William C. Buck
• Preview Party and
Patron Champagne Reception: – January 12, 2012
• Show & Sale: – January 13, 14, 15, 2012
• Show Admission: – $10 (includes unlimited show re-entry)
Annually, thousands of visitors attend the Museum’s celebrated
Antiques Show & Sale. Our nationally-recognized show is considered
one of the most enduring
displays of antiques in
Florida. The show has a
sterling reputation for
superb quality and variety
attracting antique-lovers
and collectors from around
the entire Southeast, and
beyond. The show will feature
38 renowned dealers,
Antiques Show & Sale 2011
under the veteran management of Charles Miller of Miller, Hamilton
Company, Chapel Hill, NC., presenting 18th and 19th century
Americana including furniture, jewelry, art, glassware, porcelains,
collectibles, and more—in booths and vignettes throughout the
Museum.
ART IN BLOOM
Luncheon
Event Co-Chairs:
Florence Hastings
Pinky Regan
FEBRUARY 24, 2012
For more information or to make your reservations in advance, contact Jody Zwergel, Museum
Events Manager at 231-0707, ext. 111, or email jodyz@verobeachmuseum.org.
D’ART FOR ART
A Unique Event Where Everyone Wins!
Dinner Sponsor: John’s Island Real Estate Company
Valet Sponsor: Linus Cadillac
Cocktail Hour Sponsor: The Hill Group
Program Sponsor: Northern Trust
Chairs: Alice S. Beckwith and Carol Coxhead
February 4, 2012
The gala favorite is back! In 2007, the inaugural D’Art for Art introduced
a unique take on the standard event formula and created an
extraordinary and meaningful fundraising gala that remains one of the
most talked-about events at the Museum.
D’Art for Art is not an auction or your typical cocktail/dinner party.
Each guest will be able to “dart” for their choice of a roomful of
original works of art, generously donated by local artists, galleries,
and collectors, expressly for this event.
As guests arrive at the Museum, they will be assigned the name of a
world-renowned artist. During the cocktail hour, they will have
time to view the donated works of art on display in the Holmes
Great Hall, and decide for which works they plan to “dart.”
Following dinner, the D’Art staff will begin calling out artists’ names
randomly every few minutes for the remainder of the evening.
When a guest hears their assigned artist’s name called, they will go
to the Holmes Great Hall and dart for their favorite work of art. If
their first choice has already been taken, they must then “dart”
quickly to their next choice, and so on, until they find an available
work that they would like to own. Attendees will also have a chance
to bid for the “Pick of the Night” dart along with other items in the
Big Board auction.
D’Art for Art is an evening filled with fun, energy, excitement, competition,
camaraderie, laughter and… everyone leaves a winner!
Most importantly, your support will ensure that the Vero Beach
Museum of Art will also be a winner. All proceeds support the
educational mission of the Museum. We promise that the 2012 D’Art
for Art will be a wonderful evening that you won’t soon forget.
For more information or to get your leadership reservation
form, please contact Museum Events Manager Jody Zwergel at
(772) 231-0707 ext 111.
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3001 Riverside Park Drive
Vero Beach, FL 32963-1874
MAKE YOUR RESERVATIONS NOW
D’ART FOR ART
Saturday, February 4, 2012
(See page 11 for more information)
Chelsea’s @ the Museum Café
SOUP • SANDWICHES • SALADS • SWEETS
See page 7 for information
FOR THE LATEST MUSEUM INFORMATION
VISIT: www.verobeachmuseum.org
Directions
The Museum is located in Riverside Park,
Vero Beach. From I-95 (Exit 147) and US 1,
take State Road 60 east to beachside, cross
Merrill Barber Bridge, turn right at first
traffic light into park.
Regular Hours
Galleries
Monday - Saturday.....10 am to 4:30 pm
Sunday ..........................1 pm to 4:30 pm
Museum Store
Monday - Friday .........10 am to 4:30 pm
Saturday...........................10 am to 4 pm
Sunday ...............................1 pm to 4 pm
Administrative Offices
Monday - Friday ................9 am to 5 pm
The Museum is closed New Years Day,
Easter, Memorial Day, Independence Day,
Labor Day, Thanksgiving, and Christmas.
Summer Hours
Galleries, Museum Store & Library
Closed Mondays, Memorial Day
through Labor Day.
Communications
phone (772) 231-0707
fax (772) 231-0938
e-mail info@verobeachmuseum.org
web site www.verobeachmuseum.org
Gallery Admission
The Museum is open to the public.
Admission to general exhibitions and education
wing exhibitions is free. For some
special exhibitions, a variable admission
fee will apply. Donations are welcome.
Gallery Tours
Docent-guided tours of Museum exhibitions
are available for community groups,
schools, and special audiences by advance
appointment. For tour information or reservations
for any type of tour, please call the
Education Department at (772) 231-0707,
ext. 117.
Library
The Helen Ecclestone Stone Library is open
to all who may wish to peruse a fine collection
of art books and DVDs. The library is a
lending library for members. Hours are
Tuesday through Saturday, 10 am to 4 pm.
Change of Address
If you have a seasonal change of residence
or a permanent address change, please
inform the Museum membership office at
(772) 231-0707, ext. 123—so you won’t miss
any Museum mailings or invitations.
Vero Beach Art Club
The Vero Beach Art Club, founded in 1936, is
an independent nonprofit organization
headquartered at the Vero Beach Museum
of Art. The club serves more than 400 local
artists through education, exhibitions, and
social events. For membership information,
call the Vero Beach Art Club office at
(772) 231-0303.
The VBMA Quarterly is published by the
Museum’s Public Relations office and sent
free to members.
Vero Beach Museum of Art programs are
sponsored in part by the State of Florida,
Department of State, Division of Cultural
Affairs, and the Florida Arts Council.