As most of you have probably noticed, the previous edition of the Volunteers Newsletter for Spring 2009 had been published online, instead of the much more expensive prior paper format.
Besides the new medium and format of the newsletter, the editorial team – Gosia Clark, Cami Welsh-Griffith and Joan Elder are extremely happy to announce the development of an entirely new volunteers’ website – Nevada Museum of Art Volunteers in Art: http://nmavolunteersinart.org/. The goal of the website is to provide information, help make the volunteering experience rewarding and enriching as well as create a platform for NMA volunteers’ communication and stimulate community interaction.
In order to achieve these goals, the website will soon offer a variety of new features such as: calendar for upcoming events with a sign-up functionality, a gallery for uploading and exchanging pictures, automatic reminders, volunteers’ blog and comment wall, in addition to archives of past newsletters. The editorial team has just recently added a page dedicated to the VIA Council – NMA Volunteers in Art governing body. This is where you will find information about the VIA Council, its members, upcoming meetings and matters pertaining to allocation of Volunteers’ funds. As the VIA Council actively contributes to the art collection of the Museum, a separate page will be devoted to introduce and present art purchases made with volunteers’ fund raisers.
Please let us know about YOUR ideas for this website (contact@nmavolunteersinart.org), as we would like to make sure it is useful and informative.
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.