Taste for Art netted over $30,000 for the Museum this year. This amount was over the projected income by $5,000.
The event was surprisingly successful given the dismal economy and the fact that philanthropic fund-raisers across the country bring in about two thirds of what they brought in last year. This success was due in no small part to the enthusiastic participation of the volunteers, members and supporters. Curtis Worrall from Whispering Vine, Mark Baldwin from Encore Beverage and Jennifer Bushman all contributed mightily to help refashion the event and make it a success. Andrea Angelo, Darby Walker, Karri Hurwitz and Judy Kroger did a terrific job on the auction which brought in over $12,000. The Museum Board, IGT and Wells Fargo were also instrumental in helping support the event. Feedback from participants was very positive and people seemed to appreciate the smaller venue and higher caliber wine and food offerings. Next year the Museum plans to use a similar model, holding the wine tasting here at the Museum on the second Friday of August. So volunteers, spread the word and mark your calendars now!
Birds’s Eye View of A Taste for Art Auction.
Executive Director and CEO David Walker and Chef Sam Gugino chat with guests at the Nevada Museum of Art’s annual Taste For Art Winemaker’s Dinner.
Jennifer Bushman, Executive Chef David Holman and Pastry Sous Chef Debbie Reetz at the Nevada Museum of Art 25th Annual Taste For Art event. News & Updates
ART + ENVIRONMENT CONFERENCE Begins September 29th through October 1st. Be sure to register early or contact Rosalind for a volunteer’s view of this event.
Second Saturdays are Free. Thanks to the Nightingale Family Foundation, admission to the Museum is FREE every second Saturday throughout 2011.
First Thursday Enjoy a cool beverage 5 to 7 PM while listening to the Whitney Myer Band, August 4th and Max Yasgur’s Band, September 1st. Free valet parking for your bike, courtesy of Reno Bike Project. Admission $10/ Members FREE
Talk and Tasting: Tom Young, Jazz Aldrich, Ancient Egyptian Homebrew and Dr. Church’s Living Room Lager Enjoy an original brew and learn the process of recreating an authentic Egyptian beer in honor of Museum founder, James E. Church. Thursday, August 11th, 6 - 7 PM. $12/ $8 Members. Fee includes one beer, additional beer available for purchase.
Wander through the wilderness one last time. Don’t miss the imagery of Ansel Adams Distance and Detail. Exhibit ends August 14th.
Sunday Jazz Brunch 11 AM to 1 PM, welcomes Dickie Mills Group, Sunday, August 21st. On September 18th, enjoy the music of the Jackie Landrum Trio. Admission is FREE. A la carte brunch menu provided by Café Musée. Brunch menu $5-$15.
Join local bands, Very Pretty Pigeon and Memory Motel rooftop for an Indie Rock Night Thursday, August 18th. 6 - 7:30 PM. Admission is $3.
A Special Exhibition Art, Science and the Arc of Inquiry The Evolution of the Nevada Museum of Art, comprised of archival materials, including photographs, newspaper articles and artworks, from the Museum’s Collection and the University of Nevada, Reno Special Collections. August 27th-29th. FREE with admission fee.
Art Break Bring a friend and peek “behind the scenes” with fellow Museum volunteers Thursday, September 8th. Lecture begins at 5 PM followed by Museum tour.
The Altered Landscape: Photographs of a Changing Environment opens Saturday, September 24th commemorating the Museum’s 80th anniversary of the institution’s signature photography collection examining human interaction and intervention with the environment.
Museum Hours
GALLERY & STORE
Wednesday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
Thursdays 10 AM to 8 PM
Closed Monday, Tuesday and National Holidays
LIBRARY
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM
1st Thursday 5 to 7 PM
CAFÉ MUSÉE
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM – 4:30 PM
Closed Monday & Tuesday
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Tuesday – Friday 9AM - 5PM
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in serving on the volunteer board? Have you always wanted to explore being a docent? We are currently looking for help in these areas as well as the Annual Arts and Flowers Luncheon, support for planning volunteer recognition events and administration work. For more information, please contact Rosalind Bedell at rosalind.bedell@nevadaart.org.