The Mint Museum Annual Report 2008 / 2009

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liBrAry Donors J.A. Jones reference library Frances Amidon David Armstrong The Barnett Newman Foundation Tim Barnwell Annie Carlano Christie’s Patrick Clark Loyd Dillon Sandy Fisher Dr. Donald Freund Friends of the Mint Nelson Grice Carla Hanzal Richard Hill Kagedo Japanese Art Bill LaCivita Rosemary Martin Martha Mayberry Mary and Jerald Melberg Charles Mo National Endowment for the Arts Marek Ranis Dr. Robert and Daisy Rieke Curt Sherman Sotheby’s Katherine Steiner Tom and Kitty Storrs Allison Taylor Jeanne Thomas Judith Toman Bernar Venet Janet Wall Kathy Willox Dana Woody James Yohe Delhom gambrell reference library Daisy Wade Bridges Ceramic Circle of Charlotte Delhom Service League Ron Fuchs Caroline Gray Matt Jones Ben Owen Mrs. Florence Vernon Sibson Cindi Strauss Harriet Anne Thompson Tom Turner Wedgwood Society of New York Mint Museum of craft + Design library Founders’ Circle Ltd. Fay Goldey Martina Goldoni Menno Jonker David Revere McFadden Frances Parrack Binh Pho liBrAry Within the past year, The Mint Museum Library grew from a localized venue to an international resource. Online visits to the library totaled 13,350 – representing 113 countries – thanks to the implementation of MARCO (Mint Art Research Catalog Online) and increased usage of the Mint Wiki (the library’s online exhibition resource). Staff usage of the library was four times greater in 2009 than the previous year (based upon circulation figures available from Polaris, the library management software). Polaris and MARCO, its web interface, were made possible by a major Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services. The grant enabled the addition of another 1,700 titles into the library catalog in 2009. Notable gifts to the library included a limited edition copy of The Caribbean Poetry of Derek Walcott and the Art of Romare Bearden, signed by both the poet and the artist, from Loyd Dillon; personal libraries from Jeanne Thomas and Tom and Kitty Storrs; a group of scarce small press publications on Käthe Kollwitz from Dr. Robert and Daisy Rieke; numerous titles on quilting from Frances Parrack; more than 50 titles on Native American art and culture from Nelson Grice; and a collection of Clare Leighton books and ephemera from Frances Amidon. The Delhom Service League generously provided funds for the purchase of nine essential titles selected by the Curator of Decorative Arts in support of the Museum’s ceramics collection. The Ceramic Circle of Charlotte also provided funds for two books and an original publication in memory of docent and Mint member Leo Kohn. The Founders’ Circle donated funds for a selection of current British and European publications on contemporary craft chosen by the Director of Craft + Design. The Mint Museum Library was fortunate to receive so many valuable additions from these and other donors. With the assistance of staff and volunteers, the second Mint Museum Library Book sale in May 2009 was a resounding success. The sale of these items provided much-needed shelf space and more than $2,500 in funds toward the conservation of library collections. The library also improved areas of staff and public service. Outreach activities included presentations to Museum affiliates, member organizations and students, and online mentoring services for graduate students in a library program. The library also coordinated a day-long class on “Disaster Recovery for Museum Collections” to teach staff how to handle books and artwork in a disaster situation. The library reinforced its role as a vital collection and resource for Museum staff, members and affiliates, as well as for members of the community. Its collection, now numbering over 17,000 cataloged volumes, continues to develop as the primary reference source for objects and artists held by the Mint. 24
Founders’ Circle members Bobbi Bernstein, Susan McKeithen and Adrienne and Harvey Gossett with artist Brent Skidmore at the 2008 Mint Condition Gala The Mint Museum’s Affiliate groups provide the community with diverse volunteer and educational opportunities. Through their involvement with the Museum, each group presents unique programs, events and insights into the Mint’s collections and outreach initiatives. CHArloTTe gArDen CluB Established in 1924, the Charlotte Garden Club was organized to further knowledge of horticulture through programs and projects under the guidance of experts in the field. Members meet one evening a month from September through May for educational lectures and entertainment by authorities in landscape design, horticulture and other topics of interest to people who enjoy gardens and gardening. An Affiliate since 1954, the Charlotte Garden Club contributes to projects designed to beautify the Museum and its grounds, as well as projects that add to the beauty of Charlotte. DelHoM serviCe leAgue The Delhom Service League was organized in 1972 following the arrival of Miss M. Mellanay Delhom and her outstanding ceramics collection of historical pottery and porcelain. Delhom Service League members present research papers, conduct orientation classes, arrange lectures by visiting scholars, tour other museums, and organize programs including the ever popular Potters Market Invitational. Special programs and seminars organized by the League have brought national and international speakers, visitors and acclaim to the Mint Museum of Art. This group’s special events aid with the acquisition of ceramics and library material for the Mint. 25
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