On March 12th, a reception was held in the Museum Founder’s Room, hosted by Edie Hofmeister, Senior Associate Director of Museum Advancement. Guest Speakers included David Walker, Executive Director and CEO and Ron Zideck of the Whittier Trust Company of Nevada.
After a warm welcome to Charter Members, veterans and volunteers, David spoke of the Museum’s plans to insure its vitality and value in the current economy by putting energy into its curators and investors. This would include establishing relationships with other institutions to position the Museum on a national level, re-evaluating the Museum’s collection and revitalizing the planned giving program.
Ron, Treasurer of the Museum’s Board of Trustees, explained that planned giving is a fundraising program which sets up donations in the form of a direct gift to serve the interests of a registered charity and benefits the personal, financial and tax situation of an individual donor. Examples of planned giving include bequests, annuities, stocks, life insurance policies, works of art, land or other residual interests. (Picture: Ron Zideck, Treasurer of Museum’s Board of Trustees)
According to Edie, 85% of planned gifts are bequests and wills, with the other 15% equaling $500 per year or less. These gifts are donated by a variety of Museum members including volunteers and trustees such as Andrea Angelo.Andrea, who is involved with the museum on several levels, believes in creating a culture of giving. This, she says, involves planning ahead. She and her husband met with an attorney and had a bequest to the Museum added to their will. As a result, Andrea and Jack are now members of the Museum’s prestigious Legacy Circle. Members of the Legacy Circle are published in the Donald W. Reynold’s Grand Hall located on the main floor of the Museum. (Picture: Andrea Angelo, Museum Volunteer and Trustee)
If you are interested in making a planned gift of your own or would like more information, please contact Edie Hofmeister ediehofmeister@nevadaart.org or Ron Zideck rzideck@whittiertrust.com.
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.