Campaign Currier - Currier Museum of Art

The $13.4 million Campaign for the Currier came to an exciting,
successful conclusion with the reopening of the Museum to the public
on March 30, 2008, following construction of a transformational,
33,000-square-foot expansion designed by Ann Beha Architects of
Boston.
More than 45,000 visitors experienced the renewed Currier during its
first four months of operation in the new facility. As they arrived, visitors
traversed the new Kimon and Anne Zachos Court punctuated by the
soaring sculpture Origins by Mark di Suvero and then entered the
building through the Charlotte and Ruth Anderson Lobby. Many visitors
marveled at the 1929 façade of the museum which is now a focal point
of the Henry Melville Fuller Winter Garden. From there, they were drawn
past the Sol Lewitt wall drawings into the dynamic Putnam Gallery, one
of three new galleries that enable the museum to exhibit more of its
distinguished collection. The expansion also includes a new education
suite with an auditorium, two classrooms, and seminar room as well as an
enhanced museum shop, art storage and library, food service capabilities,
and staff offices.
The Campaign for the Currier drew support from 454 generous
contributors – individuals, businesses, and foundations – from across the
region and beyond. Almost one quarter of the donors made their first gift
to the Currier during this campaign. It is a great pleasure to thank every
donor on behalf of the Board and staff of the museum.
More than ninety volunteers worked diligently to ensure the success of
the campaign and the expansion. It was inspiring to us to see so many
give of their time and energy. We also wish to acknowledge the dedicated
leadership of the campaign’s honorary co-chairs, John Swope and Kimon
Zachos.
Throughout the pages of this final report are the names of those who
supported the campaign and worked on behalf of the Currier. We salute
you and thank you for helping to make the Currier an art museum for all
of New Hampshire.
Patrick Duffy David Jensen
President Chair, Campaign for the Currier
Board of Trustees 2003-2008 President, Board of Trustees, 2008-
Cover: The new Putnam Gallery with a view into the Henry Melville Fuller Winter Garden.
Photo by Jonathan Hillyer © 2008.