Archives | Winter 2009
Fill Out Your Hours Book Now
Your Time is of Real Value
by Cami Welsh-GriffitH
According to independentsector.org, 44% of adults volunteer- 83.9 million Americans, representing the equivalent of over 9 million full-time employees at a value of 239 billion dollars per year. In 2007 the national average dollar value of a volunteer hour was estimated at $19.51. In addition, the Bureau of Labor Statistics increases this amount for specialized skill hours. For example, a certified librarian who volunteers in the museum library is valued at $20.23 to $23.13 per hour. What does this have to do with our own museum volunteers? Plenty.
Daryn Glassbrook, Associate Director of Development, Foundations and Government Relations at NMA, explains volunteer hours can be converted into income for the museum. When applying for grants and corporate sponsorships, donators often request a show of matching funds, similar to that old saying, “It takes money to make money.” Currently at the Nevada Museum of Art we have over 200 volunteers, nearly ten times the number of full-time staff members. Last year just under 12,000 volunteer hours were recorded, amounting to more than $234,000 in matching funds available to the museum, a significant number when submitting applications.
Nancy Oakley, NMA Docent
Bill Smith & Heather DeAngeli, NMA Library
Not only valuable financially, volunteers also provide many imperceptible benefits not easily measured. They demonstrate the amount of support an organization has within a community. They supply the much needed “grease” to keep the museum running. Participating in everything from administration, installation, grant support, gallery tours, event staffing, instruction and more, NMA Volunteers provide the museum with a work force it could not otherwise afford. As a result, we have access to spectacular exhibits and events unusual for a population of our size such as the Art + Environment Conference, Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit and First Thursdays.
Meg Watson, NMA 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.