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THE MAGAZINE OF THE CHRYSLER MUSEUM OF ART
CALENDAR
September/October 2009
OF EVENTS
p 5 Exhibitions • p 8 News • p 10 Daily Calendar • p 16 Public Programs • p 19 Member Programs

G E N E R A L I N F O R M A T I O N
COVER
Mummy Mask
of a Man (detail)
Roman Period, early
1st century A.D.
Stucco, gilded
and painted
20 1 /4 x 13 x 7 7 /8 in.
(51.5 x 33 x 20 cm)
place made:
Egypt, Africa
Charles Edwin
Wilbour Fund
Contact Us
Chrysler Museum of Art
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Norfolk, VA 23510
Phone: (757) 664-6200
Fax: (757) 664-6201
E-mail: museum@chrysler.org
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Museum Hours
Wednesday, 10 a.m.–9 p.m.
Thursday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday, 12–5 p.m.
The Museum galleries are closed each
Monday and Tuesday, as well as on
major holidays.
Admission
General admission to the Chrysler
Museum of Art and its world-class permanent
collection is free. Voluntary
contributions are happily accepted and
are tax-deductible.
Modest admission charges will be
announced in advance of each visiting
exhibition.
Museum Members and children 5 and
younger will be admitted free to
all exhibitions.
Accessibility
Free parking is available in two visitor
lots or on nearby side streets.
The Chrysler is wheelchair accessible
via the ramp at the side entrance closest
to the visitor parking lots.
Complimentary wheelchairs and baby
strollers are available near all entrances.
Gallery Hosts are available to assist
patrons with special needs.
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Library
Open Wednesday–Friday, 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Wednesday evening hours are also
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Board of Trustees
2009–2010
Robert M. Boyd
Carolyn K. Barry
Nancy W. Branch
Jerry A. Bridges
Macon F. Brock, Vice Chairman
Robert W. Carter
E. John Field
Andrew S. Fine
David R. Goode
Cyrus W. Grandy V
Adrianne R. Joseph
Linda H. Kaufman, Secretary
Sandra W. Lewis
Henry Light
Edward L. Lilly
Vincent J. Mastracco, Jr.
Patterson N. McKinnon
Charles W. (Wick) Moorman, Chairman
Susan Nordlinger
Richard D. Roberts
Anne B. Shumadine
Thomas L. Stokes, Jr.
Josephine L. Turner
Leah Waitzer
Lewis W. Webb III
Wayne F. Wilbanks
The Chrysler Museum of Art is partially
supported by grants from the City of
Norfolk, the National Endowment for
the Arts, the Virginia Commission for the
Arts, the Business Consortium for Arts
Support, and The Webster Foundation.
This publication is produced
by the Communications
Department; Cheryl Little,
Publications and
Public Relations
Coordinator; Abigail Lee,
Communications Intern.
Unless otherwise noted,
all Museum images are
by Ed Pollard, Museum
Photographer.
These exhibitions were “ very inspiring. Thank you!
This was the first time bringing my sons to a museum.
We will be back again.
A visitor to Art of ” Glass 2 at the Chrysler

D I R E C T O R ’ S N O T E
WE’VE BEEN DREAMING OF THIS…
…and for a long time. The Chrysler has always been serious about
making its collections and programs truly accessible to people of all
ages and backgrounds. Over the years we have worked hard to make
the Museum a friendly and welcoming place, and to ensure that the
works of art in our care are meaningful and relevant to the lives of our
visitors. But in spite of these efforts, one formidable barrier has
remained to achieving our mission of “bringing art and people together
to enrich and transform lives”—the charge at the door.
Of course, admission has always been free to our Members and, for a
number of years, to the general public on Wednesdays. In fact, all of us
here at the Chrysler look forward to Wednesdays. More than twice as
many people come on that day than on any other day of the week, and
the crowd is wonderfully diverse and enthusiastic. We want the
Museum to be like that every day.
So, in a difficult economic climate, when many cultural organizations are increasing their admission
charges, the Museum’s Trustees have taken a bold step in the opposite direction. Believing that now, more
than ever, the experience of original works of art can make a real and positive difference in the lives of the
people of our community, they have voted to remove the Museum’s general admission charge.
That means that all 62 of the Museum’s permanent collection galleries will be open and accessible to the
public, without charge, whenever the Chrysler is open. Under our new policy, some special exhibitions
will carry a modest admission fee (as usual, though, Members will be admitted free), but, as you’ll read in
this magazine, we’re also launching a whole range of new programs to complement our new admission
policy. There are new tours and gallery programs, special events for Members, new partnerships with
performing arts groups, and a new schedule of programs for Wednesday evenings—all designed to make
the Chrysler an even more lively and enjoyable place.
We hope that free admission will open up the Museum to a whole new audience, that it will build a
sense of shared community ownership of the Chrysler and its collections, and that it will make it easy for
people to drop in and spend a few minutes in the galleries whenever they feel a need for some beauty,
inspiration, or insight.
William J. Hennessey
Director
A final note: Our new “free to all” policy has been made possible by special gifts from a number of
generous local donors and foundations. We are deeply grateful to them, but we will need the continued
support of our Members to sustain it. In addition to very real tangible rewards, Chrysler membership
now also carries with it the satisfaction of knowing that your investment in the Museum is making the
Chrysler’s resources available to others who might not otherwise be able to visit. Please help us keep the
doors open for everyone in our community. Become a Member today!
FREE
GENERAL
ADMISSION
Begins Wednesday,
September 2
Admission to our permanent
collection is free to everyone
whenever the Museum galleries
are open.
The Chrysler is open to the
public on Wednesdays from
10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Thursdays,
Fridays, and Saturdays from
10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and
Sundays from 12 to 5 p.m.
The Museum galleries will
remain closed on Mondays
and Tuesdays.
Parking at the Chrysler
Museum of Art is free.
Special exhibitions will
carry modest admissions
charges, as noted.
Admission to special
exhibitions is ALWAYS FREE
to Museum Members and
children 5 and younger.
All current coupons and free
admission cards will be
honored toward entry to
special exhibitions.
On Bunny and Perry Morgan
Family Days, the entire
Museum—including all
special exhibitions—will be
open free of charge!
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C O V E R S T O R Y
Canopic Jar of Hor Depicting a Jackal
Late Period, 664 – 525 B.C. or later
Limestone; 11 9 /16 (29.3 cm) height x 5 1 /4 in. (13.4 cm) diameter
place made: Egypt, Africa
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
TO LIVE FOREVER:
EGYPTIAN TREASURES FROM
THE BROOKLYN MUSEUM
October 14, 2009 through January 3, 2010
in the Large Changing Gallery
October 14 marks the public debut of one of the most extraordinary
exhibitions ever hosted by the Chrysler Museum of Art—To Live Forever:
Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum. In its first-ever special exhibition
of ancient Egyptian art, the Chrysler has drawn from the extensive holdings
of the Brooklyn Museum, renowned as one of the richest collections of such art in the
United States and, indeed, in the world outside of Egypt. The Chrysler is proud to be the only Mid-
Atlantic venue for this remarkable display of age-old Egyptian artifacts related to their quest to achieve
eternal life.
For ancient Egyptians, death was an enemy that could be defeated through proper preparation in life. The
120 objects in the exhibition—including mummies, coffins, sarcophagi, and funerary shrouds—trace the
Egyptians’ all-consuming effort to outfit their tombs to please the gods, subdue death, and allow them to
“live forever” in the afterlife.
To Live Forever commences with an introduction to the Egyptians’ religious beliefs and the array of gods
and legends that inspired them to spend a large part of their mortal lives preparing for immortality. The
stories of Osiris and Isis, their son Horus, Osiris’s evil brother Seth, and the sun god Re unfold
amid a rich display of golden coffins, funerary statues, papyri, stone reliefs, and amulets.
Anthropoid Coffin of the
Servant of the Great Place,
Teti (detail)
New Kingdom,
Dynasty 18, ca. 1339 B.C. –
1307 B.C.
Wood, painted
33 1 /4 x 18 13 /16 x 81 1 /2 in. (84.5
x 47.8 x 207 cm)
place purchased: Thebes,
Egypt, Africa
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

C O V E R S T O R Y
Image of a Ba-bird on a
Footpiece from a Coffin
Third Intermediate Period,
Dynasty 22, 945 – 712 B.C.
Wood and plaster, painted
11 x 2 1 /16 x 12 5 /8 in.
(28 x 5.3 x 32 cm)
place made: Egypt, Africa
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Mummy of Demetri(o)s
Roman Period, 30 B.C. – 395 A.D.
Painted cloth, gold, human remains
13 3 /8 x 15 3 /8 x 74 13 /16 in. (34 x 39 x 190 cm)
place found: Roman Cemetery, Hawara, Egypt
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Gaming Board Inscribed for Amenhotep III with
Separate Sliding Drawer
New Kingdom, reign of Amenhotep III, ca. 1390 – 1353 B.C.
Faience, glazed; 2 3 /16 x 3 1 /16 x 8 1 /4 in. (5.5 x 7.7 x 21 cm)
reportedly from: Thebes, Egypt, Africa
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
The exhibition then moves through the practical process of preparing for death, beginning with
mummification—the silk-shrouded mummy of Demetrios is featured here—and proceeding to the funeral
and the tomb itself. Along the way, the exhibition focuses on the basic, practical realities that both rich
and poor faced while outfitting themselves for death. Furnishing a tomb was, after all, the biggest expense
in an ancient Egyptian’s life. The coffin alone could cost more than a year’s salary, encouraging the less
affluent to find more inventive ways to furnish their eternal resting place with less costly materials. The
exhibition’s emphasis on the economics of the process offers new insight into the daily thinking of the
Egyptians and invites new respect for the sheer cost and even extravagance of reserving gold, limestone,
jewels, and other precious materials not for the here and now, but for the hereafter.
As To Live Forever unfolds, it offers rare examples of every sort of art object that would have been found in a
tomb or temple: ka statues of the deceased to provide a resting place for the spirit; votive sculptures to
placate the gods; household items such mirrors, vessels, and knives; canopic jars to hold the stomach,
intestines, lungs, and liver of the deceased after extraction during mummification; golden mummy masks,
headrests, foot pieces, and identification tags; as well as amulets and jewelry, gaming boards, and a small
army of shabtys, the miniature servant figurines that were placed in the tomb to labor for the deceased in the
eternal fields of Osiris.
An exhibition of extraordinary rarity and quality, To Live Forever offers a once-in-a-generation opportunity to
experience the full range and wonder of ancient Egyptian art—right here in Hampton Roads.
ADMISSION TO THE EXHIBITION
To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
$7 for Adults (18 and older)
$5 for Seniors, Teachers, Military, and Students with Current ID
$3 for Children 6-17 (and school tours)
ALWAYS FREE for Museum Members and Children 5 and younger
To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum has been organized by the Brooklyn Museum.
Local presentation of the exhibition has been made possible through the generous support of
the Business Exhibition Council of the Chrysler Museum of Art, For Art’s Sake, and an anonymous friend of the Museum.

E X H I B I T I O N S
TO LIVE FOREVER HIGHLIGHT EVENTS
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Members’ Opening Weekend
For an exhibition this big, the Chrysler expanded its Members’ Opening to
a full weekend of exciting events. Come celebrate To Live Forever: Egyptian
Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum with three days of special benefits designed
exclusively for Museum Members.
Friday, October 9
Dance Like an Egyptian!
8–11 p.m. in Huber Court
For Art’s Sake helps the Chrysler kick off
its quest to live forever with a Sphinx-sized night of
dancing to the undead. Cursed with the funk of
5,000 years (and the grave clothes to prove it), Here
Come the Mummies promise to wake even the ancients
in their search for the ultimate riff. This is one pharaonic
party you won’t want to miss! Reservations are required
for this free Members-only event. RSVP by Monday,
October 5 to (757) 333-6253, www.chrysler.org, or
RSVP@chrysler.org.
Saturday, October 10
Members’ Exhibition Preview Day
10 a.m.–5 p.m.
Enjoy a full day of advance access to To Live Forever before
its October 14 public opening. Admission to the
exhibition is always free to Members. Be sure to visit
The Museum Shop for some souvenirs during the
Members’ Opening Weekend Sale (see the back cover for
limited To Live Forever sale bonuses and offers).
Sunday, October 11
Members’ Exhibition Preview
Special Lecture: Preparing to Live Forever
Catalogue Signing
12–5 p.m.
Peruse To Live Forever or discuss the exhibition with other
Members over coffee and light refreshments in the
Diamonstein Education Workshop from noon to 2 p.m.
Then join us in the Kaufman Theatre where Edward
Bleiberg, Curator of Egyptian, Classical, and Ancient Middle
Eastern Art at the Brooklyn Museum, will detail the spiritual
and material struggles that ancient Egyptians underwent in
order to achieve immortality. A catalogue signing follows
the lecture in Huber Court. To Live Forever catalogues are
available for purchase in The Museum Shop for $24.95.
Not a Member It’s not too late to join the fun!
Contact Brian Wells at (757) 333-6298 or bwells@chrysler.org.
To Live Forever
at the CMA
Unless otherwise indicated, all
programs are free for Museum Members
and children 5 and younger, or are included
with paid admission to the exhibition.
Audio Tours by Edward Bleiberg
Throughout the exhibition
To Live Forever Gallery Talks
Wednesdays and Fridays at 12:30 p.m.
and Sundays at 2 p.m.
School Tours
Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays, October 14 to December 18
Cost is only $3 per student. Call (757) 333-6269 or e-mail
education@chrysler.org for scheduling.
Sleep with the Mummies: A Masquerade for Families
Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m.
Catch mummy madness at this pre-Halloween sleepover for
families with kids ages 6-12. It’s sure to sell out quickly, so
reserve your spots today. For details, see page 16.
Tickle My Ears: Walk Like an Egyptian
Thursday, December 3 at 11 a.m.
Sunk Relief of
Queen Neferu
Middle Kingdom, reign of
Mentuhotep II, Dynasty 11,
ca. 2008 B.C. – 1957 B.C.
Limestone, painted
7 1 /2 x 9 15 /16 x 3 /4 in.
(19 x 23.6 x 1.9 cm)
place made: (Theban Tomb
no. 319), Tomb of
Queen Neferu, Thebes
(Deir el-Bahri), Egypt, Africa
Charles Edwin Wilbour
Fund
Bunny and Perry Morgan Family Day
Sunday, December 6 from 12–5 p.m.
INCLUDING FREE ADMISSION FOR TO LIVE FOREVER!
Egypt in Film
Explore ancient Egypt through three free blockbuster movies.
Cleopatra—Sunday, November 8
at 1 p.m.
The Prince of Egypt—Wednesday, December 30
at 3 p.m.
The Lion King—Sunday, January 3
at 3 p.m.
Block Statue of a High Official of the Ptolemaic Period
Ptolemaic Period, 305 – 30 B.C.
Diorite; 15 3 /8 x 6 9 /16 x 7 7 /8 in. (39 x 16.7 x 20 cm)
possible place made: Thebes (Karnak), Egypt, Africa
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund

E X H I B I T I O N S
CURRENTLY ON VIEW
ABOVE
Taji Patterson
Gallery Host
Holding On to What's
Inside, 2008
Color pencil, pastel, and
charcoal on paper
CENTER
Cheena Nicole Raiford
Exhibitions Preparator
NṒH, 2007
Woodcut
RIGHT
Anita Pope
Exhibitions Preparator
Stearns Creek, 2009
Inkjet print
Untitled I, 1996
Charcoal on paper
Untitled II, 1996
Charcoal and pastel on paper
Photos by Jake Gillespie for
the Chrysler Museum of Art
After Hours: Works by the
Chrysler Museum Staff
Through October 11, 2009
in the Waitzer Community Gallery
Our first-ever staff exhibition echoes the range of mediums
on display in the Museum’s permanent collection—
paintings, sculptures, photographs, glass, porcelain, prints,
and drawings. The pieces by these 23 employees truly
demonstrate the creative energy and hidden talents of
those who work here.
Dutch “Golden Age”
Paintings
June 25, 2009 –
January 17, 2010 in the
Kaufman Furniture Gallery
Many of the Netherlands’
greatest 17th-century painters are
represented in this intimate
exhibition of privately held gems.
Displayed among the fine
antiques are portraits of a
wealthy Calvinist couple by
Gerard Ter Borch, a candlelit
morality scene by Godfried
Schalcken, and an expressive
likeness of a Haarlem historian by
Rembrandt van Rijn
Self-Portrait With Shaded Eyes, 1634
Oil on panel, 27 7 /8 x 21 3 /4 in.
©IGRAT 2006 LLC
Frans Hals. The highlight is a one-time genre painting of a
Russian-garbed man; only recently, after the removal of layers
of over-painting, has the work been acknowledged as a selfportrait
by Rembrandt van Rijn. This fine assortment is on loan
to the Chrysler from a generous collector in New York.
Norfolk and Western Railway Photographs
by O. Winston Link
Through October 18, 2009
in the Kaufman Theatre Lobby
This exhibition displays the power and majesty of the steampowered
locomotive as seen through the remarkable eye of
photographer O. Winston Link. The photographs are drawn
from the collection of Susan and David Goode.
O. Winston Link (American,
1914–2001)
Solitude Siding and Train
No. 2, Near Arcadia,
Virginia, 1957
Loan, with intent to give,
from David and
Susan Goode
© O. Winston Link Trust
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E X H I B I T I O N S
CURRENTLY ON VIEW
Suzanne Opton (American, b. 1954)
Soldier: Claxton – 120 Days in Afghanistan,
Fort Drum, New York, 2005,
Museum purchase
©Suzanne Opton
Mathew B. Brady Studio (American,
1823–1896)
General William Tecumseh Sherman,
1866/1869
Gift of David L. Hack and by exchange
Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
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Edward Steichen (American, 1879–1973)
Infrared View of Officers Gathered on the Deck of USS Lexington, November, 1943
Museum purchase, in memory of Alice R. and Sol B. Frank
At the Front
August 14, 2009 – January 17, 2010
in the Frank Photography Gallery
Through photographs and paintings from the Museum
collection, some very recently acquired, this small exhibition
provides an opportunity to explore the interior emotional life of
the professional soldier. Working in unexpected ways, some of
the artists in this show work to take us inside the heads of those
who are called upon to face death on a daily basis. Others give
us unexpectedly revealing glimpses of historic personalities, or
shine a light on military life off the battlefield.
Fifty Years Later:
The Lessons of Massive Resistance
Ongoing at the Norfolk History Museum at the
Willoughby-Baylor House
Held over from the Museum’s full exhibition last winter, this
multimedia timeline highlights the desegregation of Norfolk’s
public schools through the photographs, documents, and
clippings of the people and places that forever changed
public education in Norfolk.
Moses Myers, Merchant of Norfolk
Ongoing at the Moses Myers House
Supported by a generous gift from Mr. T. Parker Host, this
permanent exhibition explores the business of maritime
commerce through the life of Moses Myers.
Photography at the Chrysler:
Recent Acquisitions
Ongoing
This exhibition features a changing selection of the most
exciting historical and contemporary photographs added to
the Museum’s collection in recent years.
Cameo Performances: Masterpieces of Cameo
Glass from the Chrysler’s Collection
Ongoing
This show explores the history of cameo glass from ancient
Roman examples through the popular resurgence of the
technique in England during the late-19th century.
EXTENDED through Winter 2010
Green Eye of the Pyramid
by Stanislav Libenský and Jaroslava Brychtová, in the
Prints and Drawings Gallery
Semi-Reclining Dress Impression with Drapery
by Karen LaMonte, in the Oval Gallery
Thanks to the generosity of Lisa and Dudley Anderson, these
two remarkable pieces from their private collection, both on
display for Art of Glass 2, will enjoy an extended run here at
the Museum.

E X H I B I T I O N S
UPCOMING EXHIBITIONS
Barton Myers: Norfolk Visionary
September 30 at the Moses Myers House
Mayor Barton Myers transformed his city from a prosperous
coastal town into a thriving modern metropolis. Thanks to a
generous gift from T. Parker Host, the Moses Myers House
honors this “first citizen of Norfolk” with a display of objects
and images highlighting his extraordinary life.
To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures
from the Brooklyn Museum
October 14, 2009 –
January 3, 2010
in the Large
Changing Gallery
For more information on this
blockbuster exhibition,
please see this issue’s cover
story on pages 2-3.
Upper Part of a False Door of Sethew, Old Kingdom, ca. 2500-2350 B.C.E.
Limestone, painted 22 1 /16 x 20 1 /2 x 4 15 /16 in. (56 x 52 x 12.5 cm)
place found: Giza, Egypt, Africa Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
Photographs
by Eliot Porter
October 24, 2009 –
February 28, 2010
in the Kaufman
Theatre Lobby
Continuing our downstairs
series highlighting great
photography from the
Museum’s permanent
collection, this exhibition
focuses on the striking color
landscapes and nature images
of Eliot Porter (1901–1990).
Artist, chemist, physician, and
naturalist Porter was among
the first to adopt the newly
developed dye transfer process.
Beginning in 1939 Porter
literally created a new way of presenting
nature. His large-format prints combine
precise observation with rich and
resonant color.
Eliot Porter (American, 1901–1990)
Aspens by Lake from Trees portfolio,
1988, Gift of Joseph C. French, Jr. and
John Wawrzonek
©Amon Carter Museum Archive
Action Paintings at the Chrysler
October 17, 2009 – April 11, 2010
in the Waitzer Community Gallery
In the pivotal years around World War II, a group of American
avant-garde artists centered in New York began to create a new
form of painting that challenged both aesthetic tradition and
public expectation. Their canvases no longer depicted
recognizable subjects, but instead focused on the act of painting
itself. Influenced by Freudian psychology and emerging notions
of the subconscious, firebrands like Jackson Pollock and Franz
Kline channeled their spontaneity and creative dictates into a
vital form of abstraction. The canvas became “an arena in which
to act,” their work, “action painting.” With pigment dripped,
flung, stroked, and slashed across their canvases, these young
rebels forged a radically new vocabulary of artistic gesture that
helped birth Abstract Expressionism and dominated progressive
American painting well into the 1960s.
As an enthusiastic collector of Action Painting, Walter P. Chrysler, Jr. befriended many of the movement’s founders and
purchased major examples of their work. Though many of these acquisitions (including canvases by Hans Hoffmann,
Pollock, and Kline) are today on display in our McKinnon Galleries of Modern Art, many more have remained in our
storage vaults—until this exhibition that encourages viewers to revel in the pure optical pleasure of paint applied to
canvas and to survey a wide range of responses, from intensely emotional to the lyrical and serene.
Michael Goldberg
(American,
1955-1956)
Red Sunday
Morning, 1955–56
Gift of Walter P.
Chrysler, Jr.
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N E W S
Pam Sasser (left) and Margaret Blackwell of Northrop Grumman (right)
catch sight of the live glassblowing in Mary’s Garden.
Hank Boyd of BB&T (left) and his wife, Debbie (right), spend a few
moments in conversation with Museum Trustee Dr. Ed Lilly (center).
David Embree of Williams Mullen (left) and Stephen White and Bob Sasser
of Dollar Tree Stores, Inc. represent two of the longtime corporate Members
of the BEC.
BEC BRINGS THE NILE
TO NORFOLK
As the leading business support
group for Hampton Roads’
premiere cultural institution, the
Business Exhibition Council is critical
to achieving the Chrysler’s mission of
“bringing people and art together to
enrich and transform lives.” In the past
10 years, the BEC has contributed
more than $1,000,000 toward
underwriting exhibitions that bring
international masterpieces to the
communities of Hampton Roads. Its
generosity has helped to fund such fine
shows as American Chronicles: The Art of
Norman Rockwell, Rembrandt’s Etchings: The
Embrace of Darkness and Light, and From
Goya to Sorolla: Masterpieces from The
Hispanic Society of America, to name but a
few recent favorites.
At their annual Art Selection Dinner on
May 21, BEC Members mixed in Mary’s
Garden while Glass Curator Kelly
Conway narrated a live glassblowing
demonstration by Ed Francis. Members
later enjoyed an evening of dining
amid the Chrysler’s exceptional glass
collection. After an informative
exhibition presentation by Chief
Curator Jeff Harrison, BEC Members
also announced their 2009-2010
underwriting choice: To Live Forever:
Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum.
For information on how your firm
can benefit from membership in the
Chrysler’s Business Exhibition Council,
please contact the Museum’s Director
of Development, Edwina Bell, at
(757) 965-2032 or email her at
ebell@chrysler.org.
2008 – 2009
American Funds Group
Bank of America
BB&T
Dollar Tree Stores, Inc.
Earl Industries, LLC
Gannett Media Technologies
International
Honeywell International, Inc.
Kaufman & Canoles
KPMG, LLC
Maersk Line, Limited
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Northrop Grumman—Newport News
Rutter Mills, LLP
Signature Financial Management, Inc.
STIHL, Inc.
Summer Land Development
Company
SunTrust Bank
The Runnymede Corporation
The Virginian-Pilot
Virginia Natural Gas, Inc.
VIRTEXCO Corporation
Wachovia, NA
Wall, Einhorn & Chernitzer, P.C.
Williams Mullen
Willis HRH
SunTrust Bank’s Ben Vanderberry and Museum Trustee
Anne Shumadine anticipate the arrival of dinner in one
of the Museum’s 19th-century glass galleries.
Photos by Jake Gillespie for the Chrysler Museum of Art
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Unknown (Egyptian)
Sarcophagus of Psamtik-Seneb
(detail), Late Period, Dynasty 26, ca. 664–525 B.C.
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
RENOVATED
EGYPTIAN AND
AFRICAN GALLERIES
REOPEN
In anticipation of October’s arrival
of the special exhibition To Live
Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the
Brooklyn Museum, the Chrysler spent
much of the summer refreshing and
reinstalling our own galleries of
Egyptian and African art. Each has
been repainted, relighted, and recarpeted. More important, the works on view have
been newly researched and are now accompanied by descriptive labels reflecting
the findings of that scholarship.
Despite their modest size, the Chrysler’s Egyptian and African galleries are among
our visitors’ favorite spaces. They also contain remarkable works of art that we
wanted to look their
best when To Live
Forever opens this fall.
When you visit the
exhibition, stop by
and experience our
renovated Egyptian
and African galleries
in a totally new light.
THE CHRYSLER GOES GREEN
Senufo peoples (Ivory Coast, Africa)
Helmet Mask (Kponyugu), Early- to mid-20th century
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
The Museum has launched a comprehensive “green” initiative to conserve
energy, lower operating costs, and ensure that we do our part to make more
responsible use of our environment. Director of Facilities Tim Fink reports that so
far his staff has added new energy-saving lighting controls and fixtures, and has
equipped restrooms with new hand dryers. Each staff office now boasts its own
waste paper recycling bin and the Museum’s expanded program will also be
recycling glass, plastic, aluminum, and other metals. Landscaping and janitorial
projects will include environmentally friendly products and efforts to conserve
water. Even the new brown carpeting in our refurbished Egyptian, African, and
Greco-Roman galleries is green—made with at least 15 percent recycled material
and affixed with water-based glue to prevent fumes.
In addition, with support from a grant from The Norfolk Foundation, the
Chrysler has commissioned a major engineering study of our HVAC plant to
help us plan for the replacement of aging equipment with more energy-efficient
models. Already, the Moses Myers House has been refitted with a highefficiency
geothermal heating and cooling system. The Museum will keep you
posted as the greening continues.
DILLARD SENT TO
TIME OUT IN CHICAGO
Channon Dillard hasn’t been naughty.
To the contrary, she was one of only
20 museum educators
chosen to participate
in the 2009 Teaching
Institute in Museum
Education, or TIME,
at the Art Institute of
Chicago. Dillard,
who coordinates the
CMA’s children’s
programs, attended
the seminar
specifically tailored
for museum
educators with an
interest in gallery
teaching this
past August.
Photo by Jake Gillespie for the Chrysler
Museum of Art
The strenuous one-week program included
an analytical study of the theory and
practice of gallery teaching and a survey
of the literature and history of teaching in
American museums. It also included
countless hours in the Institute’s galleries,
experiencing the works of art and
discussing them with colleagues and
museum guests. Dillard was especially
pleased to have studied under top-notch
instructors in the field, including Rika
Burnham, Head of Education at The Frick
Collection, and Elliott Kai-Kee, Education
Specialist at the J. Paul Getty Museum.
The program was offered through the
Teacher Institute in Contemporary Art,
directed by Philip Baranowski at the
School of the Art Institute of Chicago,
and was generously supported by the
Samuel H. Kress Foundation.
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C A L E N D A R
SEPTEMBER
2 Wed. 10 a.m. Museum Milestone FREE General Admission to the Chrysler Collection begins
12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Norfolk & Western Railway Photographs by O. Winston Link
6:15 p.m. The Art of Jazz / The Fine Art of Wine Reggie Gist
7:15 p.m. Art Riff! Samson Bringing Honey to His Parents by Guercino
3 Thurs. 11 a.m. Tickle My Ears: Stories and Art at the Chrysler Pinks, Purples, Blues, and Greens in Mary's Garden
2 p.m. Senior Art Forum The Artistic Career of Exhibitions Designer Willis Potter
5 Sat. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Architour
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection
6 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Architour
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Norfolk & Western Railway Photographs by O. Winston Link
9 Wed. 10 a.m. Museum Shop Event Fall Book Sale begins
12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Baroque Art
12 Sat. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection
13 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Baroque Art
16 Wed. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Norfolk & Western Railway Photographs by O. Winston Link
7 p.m. Norfolk History Series Remembering George Tucker
17 Thurs. 1 p.m. Flower Guild Event Flower Arranging Club
19 Sat. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program …If You Lived During Slavery
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection
20 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program …If You Lived During Slavery
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Norfolk & Western Railway Photographs by O. Winston Link
5 p.m. Museum Shop Event Fall Book Sale ends
23 Wed. 11 a.m. Norfolk Society of Arts Lecture The Hidden Met by Phillippe de Montebello
12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Baroque Art
26 Sat. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City—Norfolk's Civil War
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection
27 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City—Norfolk's Civil War
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Baroque Art
30 Wed. 10 a.m. Exhibition Opens Barton Myers: Norfolk Visionary at the Moses Myers House
12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Norfolk & Western Railway Photographs by O. Winston Link
7 p.m. Art in Motion Strangers on a Train
Kelly Conway
Curator of Glass
Stop, Caution, Go, 2009
Blown glass
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Eliot Porter (American, 1901–1990),
Old Cottonwood Tree from Trees
portfolio, 1988, Gift of Joseph C.
French, Jr. and John Wawrzonek
©Amon Carter Museum Archive

C A L E N D A R
Amulet Representing the Soul as a
Human-Head Falcon
Late Period, 664 – 332 B.C.
Gold; 7 /8 x 1 5 /8 x 1 /4 in. (2.2 x 4.2 x 0.6 cm)
place found: Saqqara, Egypt, Africa
Charles Edwin Wilbour Fund
OCTOBER
1 Thurs. 11 a.m. Tickle My Ears: Stories and Art at the Chrysler Animals, Animals, Animals in the McKinnon Galleries of
Modern Art
2 p.m. Senior Art Forum Through the Lens of Museum Photographer Ed Pollard
2 Fri. 6 p.m. Friends of African-American Art Event 4th Annual Q-Down
3 Sat. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program The Myers: A Jewish-American Family
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection
4 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program The Myers: A Jewish-American Family
1 p.m. Historic Houses Special Event Sukkot: The Feast of Ingathering at the Moses Myers House
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Norfolk & Western Railway Photographs by O. Winston Link
7 Wed. 7 a.m. Friends of Historic Houses Event Annual Road Trip: James Madison's Montpelier
12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk Baroque Art
6:15 p.m. The Art of Jazz / The Fine Art of Wine Latin Jazz Conspiracy
7:15 p.m. Art Riff! The Artist in His Studio by Nicolas de Largillierre
9 Fri. 10 a.m. Museum Shop Event To Live Forever sales bonuses begin
8 p.m. To Live Forever Members' Opening Weekend Party Dance Like an Egyptian! (Museum membership and
RSVPs required by 10/5/09)
10 Sat. 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Members' Exhibition Preview Day To Live Forever open exclusively to Museum Members
1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Architour
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Collecting with Vision: Treasures from the Chrysler Collection
11 Sun. noon–5 p.m. Members' Exhibition Preview Day/Refreshments To Live Forever open exclusively to Museum Members
1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Architour
2 p.m. Members' Special Lecture Preparing to Live Forever by Edward Bleiberg (Museum
membership required)
2 p.m. Gallery Talk Baroque Art
3:30 p.m. Museum Shop Event To Live Forever catalogue signing with Edward Bleiberg
5 p.m. Exhibition Closes After Hours: Works by the Chrysler Museum Staff
5 p.m. Museum Shop Event To Live Forever sales bonuses end
14 Wed. 10 a.m. Exhibition Opens To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
7 p.m. Norfolk History Series Witchcraft in Colonial Virginia
15 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk American Portraits
16 Fri. 11 a.m.–3 p.m. Museum Shop Event The Island Pearl Jewelry Trunk Show
12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
8 p.m. Music in the Museum Concert Tidewater Classical Guitar Society: Jason Vieaux
17 Sat. 10 a.m.–noon Friends of African-American Art Event Art Class: The Quest to Live Forever
10 a.m. Exhibition Opens Action Painting at the Chrysler
1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women
2 p.m. Gallery Talk American Portraits
18 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women
2 p.m. Gallery Talk To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
5 p.m. Exhibition Closes Norfolk & Western Railway Photographs by O. Winston Link
21 Wed. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
22 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk American Portraits
23 Fri. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
7 p.m.–8 a.m. Special Event Sleep with the Mummies: A Masquerade for Families
(RSVP by 10/9/09)
24 Sat. 10 a.m. Exhibition Opens Photographs by Eliot Porter
1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program …If You Lived During Slavery
2 p.m. Gallery Talk American Portraits
25 Sun. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program …If You Lived During Slavery
2 p.m. Gallery Talk To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
26 Mon. 8 p.m. Music in the Museum Concert The Feldman Chamber Music Society: Stradivari String Quartet
28 Wed. 11 a.m. Norfolk Society of Arts Mabel Brown Lecture The New Museum in the 21st Century
by Mary Sue Sweeney Price
12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
7 p.m. Art in Motion Rivers and Tides
29 Thurs. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk American Portraits
30 Fri. 12:30 p.m. Gallery Talk To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
31 Sat. 1 p.m. Historic Houses Weekend Program Divided City: Norfolk's Civil War
2 p.m. Gallery Talk American Portraits
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N E W S
SPRING PROGRAMS
AT THE CHRYSLER
It was a busy Spring at the
Chrysler with special events
for Members, support groups,
and visitors.
Mother’s Day
LEFT: Mother’s Day Brunch was, again, a sold-out event as Hampton Roads
families honored their Moms with a special meal and an Art of Glass 2 tour at the
Chrysler. Photo by Jake Gillespie
RIGHT: Todd Rosenlieb Dance performed a special choreography inspired by the
“dance” of the hot glass studio on Mother’s Day afternoon. Photo by Scott Howe
Bunny And Perry Morgan Family Day
ABOVE: Rain didn’t dampen the spirits of the more than 1,000 people who
attended the May 17 Bunny and Perry Morgan Family Day at the Chrysler.
Everyone enjoyed free admission,
snow cones, and the special ingallery
art projects.
BELOW: In honor of Art of Glass 2,
Family Day featured Dean Shostak
playing the glass armonica, an
instrument invented by Benjamin
Franklin. The Williamsburg
musician also played a glass violin
and crystal handbells.
Photos by Alexandra Hunter
Mowbray Arch Society
ABOVE: Horticultural expert Gordon Hayward lectured on
fine art as an inspiration for garden design, then personalized
copies of his award-winning book.
BELOW: Larry Goldrich and Dot Doumar mingle with Ben
and Rachel Cottrell (left to right) in Huber Court during the
May 14 Spring Program for the Mowbray Arch Society.
Photos by Jake Gillespie for the Chrysler Museum of Art
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N E W S
A LANDMARK YEAR
The Chrysler Museum saw an astounding increase—more than 33 percent—in its total number of guest visits over
the last fiscal year. Attendance from July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009 was 162,608, up from 119,098 in the
previous year. The totals include visits by Members, school groups, and other patrons. The number of guests visiting
on Wednesdays and special free-admission days were especially high.
Perhaps even more impressive is our Net Promoter Score—the measure of the enthusiasm with which visitors
recommend the experience of the Chrysler to others. This prime metric of customer satisfaction already was high by
business standards at 87.88 percent. In 2008-2009, it shot up to an unprecedented 94.74 percent!
“Thanks to the success of exhibitions like Art of Glass 2 and American Chronicles: The Art of Norman Rockwell —coupled with
the exciting range of Museum programs and the exceptional welcome that Visitor Services extends to every guest—
this has been a record-setting year at the Chrysler,” says Director Bill Hennessey.
NORFOLK’S NATIONAL TREASURE
The National Register of Historic Places has named our
own Moses Myers House as a site of national
significance, the Chrysler is proud to announce.
Since 1966, The National Register has formed America’s
official list of buildings, sites, and objects worthy of
preservation with the goal of protecting our country’s most
valuable historic, archaeological, and cultural resources.
Properties named nationally significant must possess
exceptional value in illustrating or interpreting the
intellectual and cultural heritage of the United States. Of the
more than 85,000 listings on The National Register, fewer
than 10 percent are listed as nationally significant.
The Moses Myers House clearly fits that standard. Built in
what was a very rural setting in the 1790s, it set a new
standard of sophistication for the rapidly expanding city of
Norfolk. The
Federal-style
home and its
collection provide
a rare example of
early-American
Jewish life,
including five
generations worth
of records and
artifacts, as well
as uninterruped
occupancy of the
family home for
nearly 150 years.
FRONT ROW (left to right): Emma Tisdale, Gabrielle Barr, Jessica Dame, Jodi
DeBruyne, Sonia de Laforcade, Janelle Wilson. BACK ROW (left to right): Brendan
Higgins, Michelle West, Nancy Reid, Madison Brennamen, Francheska Alcantara,
Loren Shell, Abigail Lee, Caroline Chandler. Not pictured: Andrea Roehrs.
Photo by Alexandra Hunter
INTERNS LIFT THE
SUMMER WORKLOAD
Ever wonder what it’s like to work in a museum
Our summer interns now know first-hand. Each year,
college and graduate students from across the Mid-Atlantic
area gain hands-on vocational experience by working in
departments of the Chrysler that best match their interests.
In addition to the work their supervisors assign them,
weekly discussions and special events enable them to gain
insight into the fascinating world of museum work. This
summer’s 15 interns represented 11 schools in four states.
To apply for a Chrysler Museum internship, visit
www.chrysler.org/jobs.asp or contact Alexandra Hunter
at (757) 333-6268 or ahunter@chrysler.org.
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MUSIC IN THE MUSEUM
As an ancient ideal, the museum was the home for all the
arts—both visual and performing. The Chrysler hopes to
make this ideal a reality with the initiation of Music in the
Museum, which will make our own Kaufman Theatre the
primary home for many of the region’s professional
performance groups.
The program is designed to encourage audience crossover,
lower costs for performing arts partners, and offer Chrysler
Museum Members enhanced value for their patronage.
While the Chrysler will promote Music in the Museum partners
through its magazine, website, and e-News mailings,
performing arts partners, in turn, will offer Museum
Members discounted tickets to their programs. Virginia Arts
Festival has agreed to offer select concerts in Spring 2010
through Music in the Museum, and two partners have agreed to
present their full 2009-2010 concert series here:
The Feldman Chamber Music Society will hold concerts
on selected Monday evenings at 8 p.m. Each will include
a complimentary wine and hors d’oeuvres reception at
6:30 p.m. in Huber Court and a concert preview by
WHRO’s Dwight Davis at 7 p.m. in the Kaufman Theatre.
October 26, 2009—Stradivari String Quartet
November 23, 2009—Juniper String Quartet
January 25, 2010—Los Angeles Piano Quartet
February 15, 2010—Concertanti
March 8, 2010—Hugo Wolf String Quartet
April 5, 2010—Garth Newel Piano Quartet
Chrysler Museum Members may purchase tickets at the door for
$20 (a $5 savings).
The Tidewater Classical Guitar Society holds its concerts
here at the Kaufman Theatre on selected Friday evenings
at 8 p.m.
Friday, October 16, 2009—Jason Vieaux
Friday, November 20, 2009—Andrew York
February 6, 2010—Members Concert
March 5, 2010—Gabriel Bianco
April 27, 2010—David Russell
(co-sponsored with Virginia Arts Festival)
Chrysler Museum Members may purchase tickets at the door for
$15 (a $5 savings), or may buy discounted season tickets for $65
directly from TCGS at P.O. Box 777, Norfolk, VA 23501.
For information about becoming a Music in the Museum
performing arts partner, contact Scott Howe, Director of
Education and Public Programs, at showe@chrysler.org. For
information on discounted performance tickets for Chrysler
Members, contact Ruth Sanchez at (757) 333-6269 or
rsanchez@chrysler.org.
The Norfolk Society of Arts
Lecture Series features a
fascinating array of speakers and
topics. Each lecture begins at 11 a.m.
in the Museum’s Kaufman Theatre,
preceded by a coffee reception at
10:30 a.m. in Huber Court.
Cost: Free to the public, with
preferred seating for NSA members
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
The Hidden Met
Philippe de Montebello
Former Director, The Metropolitan Museum of Art
Wednesday, October 28, 2009 (Mabel Brown Lecture)
The New Museum in the 21st Century
Mary Sue Sweeney Price
Director, The Newark Museum
Wednesday, November 18, 2009
To Live Forever: Highlights of Conservation Treatment
Lisa Bruno
Head Conservator, The Brooklyn Museum
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
Creating the New Art Gallery of Ontario:
Why a Building is Not Just a Building
Matthew Teitelbaum
Director, Art Gallery of Ontario
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Fashion Fakes and Finds: Fifty Years of Fluctuation in the
Market for English Ceramics
Christina Prescott-Walker
Senior Vice President, Sotheby’s
Wednesday, March 24, 2010
A Gallery of Worthies:
Thomas Jefferson and Jean-Antoine Houdon
Anne Poulet
Director, The Frick Collection
Tuesday, April 27, 2010
(Annual Meeting and Luncheon)
Why Museums Are Necessary
Susan Stamberg
Special Correspondent, National Public Radio
For more information about the Society or
NSA membership, please contact Pam Pruden at
(757) 623-0875 or email her at pctpruden@verizon.net.
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N E W S
The Docents began their 50th year of
service to the Chrysler Museum of Art on
September 10, 2008 with the start of the
first fall school tours. Photo by Ed Pollard
DOCENTS MARK
50 YEARS OF SERVICE
May 19 marked the 50th anniversary of the Chrysler’s
longest-standing partnership—its relationship with its
docents. These volunteer tour guides undergo rigorous
training in art history and teaching methods before they
present any of the 24 tours they commit to giving each
year. Several of the Museum’s docents have served as art
ambassadors for decades. At their year-end luncheon,
active, former, and emeritus docents, as well as current
members of the Junior League, which helped launch the
program in 1959, celebrated the program’s milestone.
Crowning the many tributes of the day was an official
proclamation by Norfolk Mayor Paul Fraim praising the
Chrysler’s docent program for its “invaluable contributions”
to education and self-discovery in the community.
Former docents Vivian Duke (left) and Mary
Lawrence Harrell (right) enjoyed celebrating
the 50th anniversary of the program with
active docents Glenda Knowles and Dodie
Dougherty (center left and right, respectively).
After the luncheon, outgoing president Chris
Fockler installed new Docent Council
members with a floral tribute. Incoming
officers include (left to right) Richard Parise
(parliamentarian), Pat Tayloe (correspondence
secretary), and Frances Padden (treasurer).
Photos by Jake Gillespie for the Chrysler
Museum of Art
STUDENT GALLERY TO RETURN IN 2010
For 36 years, The Virginian-Pilot’s Student Gallery celebrated high school artists from across greater Hampton Roads, Virginia’s
Eastern Shore, and northern North Carolina. In Spring 2008, the last time that the newspaper funded the exhibition, more
than 700 juniors and seniors submitted artwork to be judged. Of their works,
92 pieces were honored with exhibition at the Chrysler Museum of Art or the
Contemporary Art Center of Virginia in Virginia Beach.
In 2009, due to the economic downturn, the paper was forced to cancel its
sponsorship of the exhibition. Though some public school districts continued
to feature high school artwork in juried public exhibitions, there was no
region-wide recognition of these young artists.
Thankfully, 2010 will be different. Representatives from schools and arts
organizations across the region have been meeting since September 2008 to
propose a new, viable model for the annual competition. Helping to lead this
group has been Scott Howe, the Chrysler’s Director of Education, who
believes that the Student Gallery is too important for our community to lose.
Joining as sponsors for the first time are the d’Art Center, the Selden Arcade,
and the Chrysler Museum’s Docent Council.
As a result of this community-wide effort, the Hampton Roads Student Gallery will return in February 2010. Award winners
and finalists still will be recognized and displayed at the Chrysler and the CACV, but for the first time, the work of all
participants will be on view for two weeks at the Selden Arcade in downtown Norfolk before judging.
For information on how to enter artwork or to sponsor awards for the young artists, visit www.chrysler.org.
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P R O G R A M S
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PUBLIC PROGRAMS
GALLERY TALKS
Gallery Talks are customized tours that highlight works
in the Chrysler’s permanent collection or the Museum’s
visiting exhibitions. Each session begins at the
Museum’s Information Desk in Huber Court at 12:30
p.m. on Wednesdays, selected Thursdays, and selected
Fridays, and at 2 p.m. on Saturdays and Sundays.
Collecting with Vision:
Treasures from the
Chrysler Collection
This Gallery Talk is
available on selected
Saturdays.
September 5, 12, 19, 26
October 3, 10
Cost: Free
Norfolk and Western
Railway Photographs
by O. Winston Link
This Gallery Talk is
available on selected
Wednesdays and Sundays.
September 2, 6, 16,
20, 30
Sunday, October 4
Cost: Free
Baroque Art
This Gallery Talk is
available on selected
Wednesdays and Sundays.
September 9, 13, 23, 27
October 7, 11
Cost: Free
Jean-Siméon Chardin
(French, 1699–1779)
Basket of Plums,
ca. 1765
Gift of Walter P.
Chrysler, Jr.
To Live Forever:
Egyptian Treasures from the
Brooklyn Museum
October 14, 16, 18, 21,
23, 25, 28, 30
Special Gallery Talks on
this remarkable visiting
exhibition are available on
selected Wednesdays,
Fridays, and Sundays.
Space is limited, so sign
up at the Information
Desk 30 minutes in
advance.
Cost: Free to Museum
Members, or included
with paid admission to
the exhibition
American Portraits
This Gallery Talk is
available on selected
Thursdays and Saturdays.
October 15, 17, 22, 24,
29, 31
Cost: Free
Most public programs are free or are included with
paid exhibition admission. Some special events have
entry fees (as noted). In most cases, reservations are
not required for individuals, but please call for
group reservations.
SLEEP WITH THE MUMMIES
A MASQUERADE FOR FAMILIES
Unknown (Egyptian)
Anthropoid Coffin (detail), Roman Period, 30 B.C.–A.D. 395
Gift of Jack Chrysler, in memory of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.
Friday, October 23 at 7 p.m. to
Saturday, October 24 at 8 a.m.
Do mummies have bad dreams
Here’s your chance to find out.
Wear your best Egyptian costume
and join us for an entire night of
family-friendly activities, tours,
snacks, and a film. Then, spread
your sleeping bags under the
night sky in Huber Court until
Re returns with the morning sun.
This event is open to families
with children ages 6–12.
Cost: $35 per person for
Museum Members, $55 per
person for non-Members
Spaces are limited. A paid
reservation by Friday, October 9
assures your family’s participation.
For registration forms or
more information, visit
www.chrysler.org. To RSVP,
call (757) 333-6239.
TICKLE MY EARS:
STORIES AND ART AT THE CHRYSLER
Geared toward pre-kindergarten
children, this program takes place on
the first Thursday of every month and
features stories, songs, and surprises to
help young children appreciate art.
This program is generously
supported by Target.
Cost: Free
Pinks, Purples, Blues, and Green
Thursday, September 3 at 11 a.m.
in Mary’s Garden
Animals, Animals, Animals
Thursday, October 1 at 11 a.m. in the Modern Galleries
COMING SOON: Walk Like an Egyptian
Thursday, December 3 at 11 a.m. in the Large Changing Gallery
A special focus on the exhibition To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures
from the Brooklyn Museum
Cost: Free for children 5 and younger and Museum Members,
or included with paid admission to the exhibition

P R O G R A M S
Most public programs are free or are included with
paid exhibition admission. Some special events have
entry fees (as noted). In most cases, reservations are
not required for individuals, but please call for
group reservations.
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
WHAT’S NEW ON WEDNESDAYS
Wednesdays are changing a bit here at the Chrysler. To round out our new free admission policy, we’re adapting our current
programs and adding a slate of new events sure to please you and your family—films, theatrical performances, history lectures,
musical events, and informal lessons about art. Of course, we’ll still host a popular jazz band and wine tasting on the first
Wednesday of every month. As you read through the magazine, be sure to look for your old favorites, as well as find some
fresh new offerings on Wednesday nights.
THE ART OF JAZZ
The Art of Jazz, our monthly first-Wednesday music program features the best performers from across Hampton Roads. Sit in
Huber Court to enjoy the band, which starts at 6:15 p.m., or listen from a distance as you peruse the galleries, open until 9 p.m.
The Fine Art of Wine, an informal tasting sponsored by Farm Fresh, complements The Art of Jazz. Museum Members receive a
$1 discount on each glass of wine and half-off on all wine tasting. Other refreshments also are available for purchase.
Art Riffs, short explorations of selected works of art, fill the quiet time when the band takes its first break. Guests meet at the main
staircase in Huber Court at approximately 7:15 p.m.
Wednesday, September 2
In Concert: Reggie Gist
Art Riff: Samson Bringing Honey to His Parents by Guercino
Wednesday, October 7
In Concert: Latin Jazz Conspiracy
Art Riff: The Artist in His Studio by Nicolas de Largillierre
Giovanni Francesco Barbieri, called Guercino (Italian, 1591–1666)
Samson Bringing Honey to His Parents, ca. 1625–26
Gift of Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., in honor of the Board of Trustees 1977–1985
ART IN MOTION
On the last Wednesday of each month, the Chrysler
connects its collection and exhibitions to films shown in the
Kaufman Theatre.
Cost: Free
Strangers on a Train (1951)
Wednesday, September 30 at 7 p.m.
After viewing O. Winston Link’s photographs of Norfolk and
Western Railway’s last steam locomotives, enjoy the suspense
of a train ride with a psychotic socialite and a tennis star in
this classic Alfred Hitchcock thriller.
DRAWN FROM THE COLLECTION
Dust off your favorite pencils, pastels, charcoals, even
crayons, and bring them with your thickest sketch pad to the
Chrysler on Wednesday nights to draw among the masters in
our galleries. Invite a friend or meet new ones. Your level of
experience doesn’t matter—everyone is welcome. Limited
supplies are available for novices and an artist will be on hand
to offer guidance. This new club meets at the Information
Desk at 7 p.m.
Cost: Free
A recent visitor left
this crayon sketch of
Andrew Jackson, a
neoclassical marble
bust by Ferdinand
August Pettrich in our
Ricau Gallery of
American Sculpture.
Rivers and Tides (2001)
Wednesday, October 28 at 7 p.m.
Consider the connections between the landscape photographs
of Eliot Porter, on view in the Kaufman Theatre Lobby
beginning October 24, and the environmental art of Andy
Goldsworthy, the subject of this scenic documentary.
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P R O G R A M S
PUBLIC PROGRAMS
HISTORIC
HOUSES
PROGRAMS
Most public programs are free or are included with
paid exhibition admission. Some special events have
entry fees (as noted). In most cases, reservations are
not required for individuals, but please call for
group reservations.
Weekend Programs at the Historic Houses explore specific themes of the Moses Myers
House in greater detail. Weekend programs are scheduled weekly at 1 p.m. on Saturdays
and Sundays. For more information about programs at the Historic Houses, please call
(757) 441-1526.
SPECIAL EVENT
Sukkot: The Feast of Ingathering
Sunday, October 4 at 1 p.m. at
the Moses Myers House
Learn more about Norfolk’s
Jewish heritage as the home of
Norfolk’s first Jewish residents
highlights the festival of Sukkot.
This commemoration of God’s
protection over the Israelites in
the wilderness also celebrates the
gathering of the harvest. Help
build and decorate a traditional
sukkah! For information, please
call (757) 441-1526.
Randolph Rogers (American, 1825–1892)
Ruth Gleaning, 1853
Gift of James H. Ricau and
Museum purchase
Architour
Saturday, September 5 and
Sunday, September 6
Saturday, October 10 and
Sunday, October 11
Go behind the scenes and uncover architectural
evidence that reveals how the Myers House has
changed over time to meet the needs of the
people who have lived here. Find out how this
evidence provides clues to daily life throughout
the house.
Ladies of Norfolk—The Myers Women
Saturday, September 12 and
Sunday, September 13
Saturday, October 17 and
Sunday, October 18
Spend an hour in the company of the women
of the Myers household and learn about the
vital roles they played at home and in society.
Meet the Myers’ daughters—Adeline, Augusta,
and Mary Georgiana—and contrast their lives
with that of Chary, a 14-year-old slave girl.
…If You Lived During Slavery
Saturday, September 19 and
Sunday, September 20
Saturday, October 24 and
Sunday, October 25
Learn more about Norfolk’s African-American
heritage from the stories of enslaved and free
African-Americans at the Moses Myers House
through the Civil War. Experience history
through their eyes by following in their
footsteps throughout the Myers House, and
explore the unique differences between slavery
in cities and on plantations.
Divided City—Norfolk’s Civil War
Saturday, September 26 and
Sunday, September 27
Saturday, October 31
Discover how the city of Norfolk was affected
by America’s most destructive war. Through
the experiences of the Myers family, find out
how the war touched everyone in Norfolk at
that time—soldiers and civilians, free and
slave, white and African-American, Northern
and Southern.
The Myers—A Jewish-American Family
Saturday, October 3 and
Sunday, October 4
Enter into the religious life of the Myers family
and understand the challenges faced by early
American Jews. Find out how the Myers family
practiced their religion and how their beliefs
found expression in their public lives.
THE FALL
BOOK SALE
September 9 – 20
in Huber Court near The Museum Shop
Save 50% on a select group of fine art books.
Choose from a large selection of titles,
including art histories, how-to books,
children’s books, and more.
THE ISLAND PEARL
JEWELRY
TRUNK SHOW
October 16 from 11 a.m.–3 p.m.
in The Museum Shop
Virginia Beach native Leighton Reeve’s
extensive travels to India, Thailand, and
China allow her to work directly with
families to handcraft her beautiful pearl
and semi-precious stone designs.
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P R O G R A M S
Unless otherwise noted, no reservations are required
for individuals, but please call for group reservations.
PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS & SUPPORT GROUPS
MOWBRAY ARCH SOCIETY
Fall Program
Thursday, October 22 at 6 p.m.
Members of the Mowbray Arch Society will celebrate the start
of their 2009-2010 season by welcoming Robert Lehrman as
their featured speaker. Recognized as one of the “Top 100
Collectors” in the United States by both Art News and Art &
Antiques, Lehrman is especially known for the fine collection of
American and European contemporary art that he has been
building since 1979. He is also a patron of the arts and an
active supporter and board member of many arts organizations.
For more information on the Mowbray Arch Society, please
call (757) 333-6253 or email Deborrah Grulke at
dgrulke@chrysler.org.
SENIOR ART FORUM
This group for life-long learners meets one Thursday each
month for a tour, discussion of art, and light refreshments in
the Diamonstein Education Workshop.
NORFOLK HISTORY SERIES
The Norfolk Historical Society sponsors lectures in the
Chrysler’s Kaufman Theatre on the second Wednesday of
each month. Refreshments are offered after each event.
Remembering George Tucker
Wednesday, September 16 at 7 p.m.
George Tucker entertained as well as instructed readers in his
Virginian-Pilot local history column for many years. He
believed that while history must be respected, it wasn’t
always respectable. Join NHS President Louis Guy for
reflections on the contributions of this local historian.
Witchcraft in Colonial Virginia
Wednesday, October 14 at 7 p.m.
Learn about early American Halloween traditions in a
presentation guaranteed to provide chills and thrills. Carson
Hudson of Virginia Patriots leads an investigation into the
witchcraft law, beliefs, and victims of early Virginia.
Cost: Free to Members of the Friends of Historic Houses and
the Norfolk Historical Society, $5 for all others. For more
information, please call (757) 441-1526.
FRIENDS OF
THE HISTORIC HOUSES
Annual Road Trip
Wednesday, October 7 (all day)
The Artistic Career of Exhibitions
Designer Willis Potter
Thursday, September 3 at 2 p.m.
Through the Lens of Museum Photographer
Ed Pollard
Thursday, October 1 at 2 p.m.
Willis Potter in the
After Hours gallery
Photo by Jake Gillespie
for the Chrysler
Museum of Art
Cost: Free for Museum Members, $5 for all others.
COMING SOON
To Live Forever: Egyptian Treasures from the Brooklyn Museum
Thursday, November 5 at 2 p.m.
Cost: Free for Museum Members, or included with
paid admission to the exhibition
Once again, it's time for the Friends of Historic Houses to
fasten their seatbelts and hit the road. This year's trip will
travel to Orange, Va., where the Friends will tour Historic
Montpelier, home of our nation's fourth president, James
Madison, and his wife, Dolley. Often overlooked compared
to Thomas Jefferson's Monticello, Montpelier is nestled at
the foothills of the Blue Ridge Mountains and has been
undergoing a massive restoration since 2004. Learn more
about "The Father of the Constitution" and America's first
First Lady in this exclusive tour of the house and grounds.
Space is limited to 50 participants.
For more details on this excursion or the Friends of Historic
Houses, please call (757) 333-1086 or email John
Christiansen at jchristiansen@chrysler.org.
Cost: $85 for Members of Friends of Historic Houses,
$100 for all others
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P R O G R A M S
PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS & SUPPORT GROUPS
Unless otherwise noted, no reservations are required
for individuals, but please call for group reservations.
FRIENDS OF
AFRICAN-AMERICAN ART
FLOWER GUILD
Flower Arranging Club
Thursday, September 17 at 1 p.m.
in the Diamonstein Education Workshop
Come see what all the excitement is about at the next
Flower Arranging Class. The Flower Guild offers a
class every other month and each session provides
participants with an arrangement, container,
mechanics, and several new skills and techniques for
flower arranging. Space is very limited and past classes
have been filled to capacity.
Cost: $50 per person, paid by September 7
To make your paid reservation, please contact
Deborrah Grulke at (757) 333-6253 or
dgrulke@chrysler.org.
Fall Flower Guild Demonstration with Patrice Dupuis
Tuesday, November 10 from 10 a.m.–noon
in the Kaufman Theatre
You won’t want to miss this exceptional session with
Patrice Dupuis of Bloom, The Art of Flowers in
Norfolk. Known for her innovative designs, Dupuis
will present new decorating ideas for the holidays.
Your Thanksgiving, Hanukkah, Christmas, and New
Year’s floral arrangements will never be the same.
The Flower Guild is honored that Dupuis, as a loyal
member of this Chrysler support group for many
years, has graciously agreed to share her talents
for its benefit.
Cost: $25 for Flower Guild Members,
$45 for all others
Tickets are available for purchase in the Chrysler
Museum Shop. For more information on the Flower
Guild or this special event, please call (757) 333-6253
or e-mail Deborrah Grulke at dgrulke@chrysler.org.
4th Annual Q-Down
Friday, October 2 at 6 p.m.
in Huber Court
Grab your hat and shine up
your boots! It’s time again for
the Annual Q-Down. This
fun-filled evening always
delivers with great music,
dancing, and all-you-can-eat
barbeque.
Cost: $35 for FAAA Members,
$40 for all others
The FAAA 5th Annual
Art Class Series
The FAAA’s annual Q-Down always delivers a great evening of
evening of live music, dancing, and down-home food.
The Friends of African-American Art launch another year of art classes with this
fascinating docket:
The Quest to Live Forever
Saturday, October 17 from 10 a.m.–noon
Join Director of Education Scott Howe and Chrysler Master Docent Pat Brown for
an in-depth tour and discussion of To Live Forever and the Chrysler’s fascinating
collection of Egyptian art. Also view the Museum’s collection of African art in its
newly refurbished gallery.
The Hampton University Museum Collection
Saturday, January 16, 2010
Don’t miss Hampton University Museum Curator Vanessa Thaxton-Ward’s special
tour of one of the most prestigious permanent collections of African-American art
in the United States.
The Abstract Artistry of Felrath Hines
Saturday, February 20, 2010
Catch this exclusive tour of the Chrysler’s collection with Chief Curator Jeff
Harrison as he presents the colorful Minimalism of this abstract artist and
Civil Rights Movement leader.
“Class Pictures” by Dawoud Bey
Saturday, March 26, 2010
See high school students in a whole new light. Bey's large-format, living-color
photos reveal their inner souls, as do the brief autobiographies that accompany
them. This class will be followed by a special FAAA lunch.
Cost for the 4-CLASS SERIES: $70 for FAAA Members, $80 for all others
Cost for EACH CLASS: $20 for FAAA Members, $25 for all others
For more information on joining the FAAA or to RSVP for these events,
please call (757) 333-6294 or email Jenny Kolin at jkolin@chrysler.org.
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P R O G R A M S
Unless otherwise noted, no reservations are required
for individuals, but please call for group reservations.
PROGRAMS FOR MEMBERS & SUPPORT GROUPS
TRAVEL ARTFULLY
The Chrysler’s Art Travel Program offers flexibility, price
ranges from budget to luxury, and the convenience of
structured activities or the freedom of traveling
independently. Your dream vacation awaits!
PERU • March 22–April 10, 2010
Join us on this
exploration of
history and culture
for a travel
experience you will
never forget.
Nestled in the
misty Andes
Mountains, Peru is
a rugged, storied
land where vast Incan civilizations once flourished and
Spanish conquistadors ruled. Enjoy cosmopolitan and
colonial Lima and historic Cuzco, the former capital and
holy city of the Incan empire. Marvel at the ruins in
mesmerizing Machu Picchu and cruise on scenic Lake
Titicaca to the Floating Island of Los Uros and Isla Taquile
for a truly unique experience.
Cost: $3,195 per person, double occupancy (plus airfare)
PROGRAMS FOR
MASTERPIECE SOCIETY MEMBERS
NEW YORK • November 11 – 15, 2009 • SOLD OUT!
PALM BEACH, FLORIDA • February 2010
Back by popular demand: chase away the Winter with this encore
Masterpiece Society trip to wonderful Palm Beach. Enjoy the art scene
with visits to galleries, private collections, the Norton Museum of Art,
and, of course, the five-star art, jewelry, and antique fair!
SEATTLE, WASHINGTON • June 15 – 19, 2010
Glass lovers—join Curator of Glass Kelly Conway for this excursion to
the home of the Studio Glass Movement. Enjoy The Tacoma Art Museum
and The Museum of Glass, as well as exclusive tours of artists’ studios.
Special visits to private collections round out this trip to the eclectic
“Emerald City.”
Sandra Tavss, Rachel Cottrell, and Carol Anne
Kent (left to right) enjoy a white wine welcome
from Blue Hill at Stone Barns during a
Masterpiece Society trip to New York's historic
Hudson River Valley.
EGYPTIAN ODYSSEY • April 12–23, 2010
Along the Nile
River’s fertile plains
the earliest of
civilizations gave
rise to one of the
most intriguing
cultures—the
ancient Egyptians.
This classic journey
delves into the
mysterious realm of the pharaohs to discover their colossal
monuments, elaborate tombs, and captivating lives. Gain
insight into the magnificent temples at Karnak and Luxor,
the extraordinary Valley of the Kings, Abu Simbel, and the
Great Pyramids. Explore cities full of architectural gems and
important museum collections, and learn about life along
the Nile as you cruise aboard a luxury riverboat.
Cost: $5,895 per person, double occupancy ~
includes airfare from Norfolk
Masterpiece Society Members Angie and Gene
Loving, Susan Goode, and Cabell Birdsong (left to
right) relax after dinner.
Museum Trustee Linda Kaufman (center)
shares a scenic moment with Anette Johnson
(left) and Linda Taylor (right) during their
Masterpiece Society excursion to Jackson
Hole, Wyoming.
For more information about the Art Travel Program or the Masterpiece Society,
please contact Deborrah Grulke at (757) 333-6318 or dgrulke@chrysler.org.
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TO LIVE
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TO LIVE FOREVER MUSEUM SHOP BONUSES
Friday, October 9 – Sunday, October 11
Spend $50 or more in The Museum Shop and receive a free
To Live Forever mug (a $10 value). Spend $100 or more and take
home an ancient Egypt-themed umbrella (a $20 value) as our
thank you (while supplies last).
PERSONALIZED CARTOUCHE PENDANTS
Throughout To Live Forever
Dress like a goddess with your own Egyptian cartouche pendant
and necklace crafted by artisans in Cairo. Place your order in The
Museum Shop and 3–5 weeks later your individualized jewelry will
arrive at your home. Name cartouches are available in sterling silver
or 18k gold.
YOUR NAME IN HIEROGLYPHS
Throughout To Live Forever
Discover your Egyptian identity. Insert a dollar bill into the obelisk outside The Museum Shop, enter up
to 12 letters on the touch screen, and the 8 ½” x 11” printout will feature a cartouche of your name in
hieroglyphs. The reverse side includes a history of cartouches and a key to the hieroglyphic alphabet.