The fourth annual Volunteer Appreciation Day held Thursday, April 30th at the Museum was a tremendous success. Each of the more than 60 attending volunteers received a pin featuring the Museum’s Cairn as a thank you for their service for the past year.
The day began with a no-host lunch on California Avenue, after which, volunteers returned to the Museum for a private viewing of the documentary, Andy Goldworthy Rivers & Tides: Working with Time. Andy, a Scottish environmentalist and land artist, produces sculpture and land art in natural and urban settings. This film richly portrayed Andy’s methods and works.
Following the film, David Walker and Ann Wolfe discussed the strategies and upcoming exhibits planned for the future of the Museum. As the afternoon settled in, volunteers were invited to stretch their legs and imaginations upstairs in the classroom creating decorative marble magnets. Smiles and giggles filled the third floor as the decoupaged masterpieces emerged.
Hands-On Workshop for volunteers with Jennifer Ishimatsu.
Hands washed, volunteers carpooled to the LaGatta residence to enjoy wine and appetizers with a docent led tour of the striking illustrations of John LaGatta, Sr. It has been said, “John LaGatta and his tasteful style of illustration are to art, what Duke Ellington and the American Songbook are to music.” A sincere Thank You to the John LaGatta for sharing their collection and to Dawn Lawrence and Lynda Buhig for all the hard work and preparation put forth to produce such an eventful day enjoyed by all.
At the John LaGatta party, David Walker honors 18 years of Helga Miller’s service to the Museum Store.
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.