The annual Arts & Flowers luncheon was held on Thursday, November 5, 2009. Even during these challenging economic times, we had a very successful event, selling about 460 seats and raising almost $23,000. The proceeds will be used in 2010 to support volunteer events and recognition, sponsor A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts Exhibition, and purchase art for the museum’s permanent collection.
Lucy Walker, with the help of Nancy Kelly, did an outstanding job of coordinating silent auction and raffle donations from more than 60 donors, which raised almost $5,000.
Barbara Marsh outdid herself by securing 14 new artists! These new artists were joined by 11 artists who have displayed and sold their work at previous Arts & Flowers luncheons. Some of the featured artwork ranged from several types of jewelry, to unique handbags and fused glass. And of course, Marge Russell was back with her wonderful Santas.
The success of the event is made possible by many volunteers who set up for the event, sell raffle tickets, and take phone reservations, among many other things. Special thanks to Lynda Buhlig, Lucy Walker, Nancy Kelly, Bob Anderson, Judy Mayhew, and Barbara Marsh for all of their extra work.
Corporate sponsor, Southwest Airlines and Artist, Marge
Russell’s Santas displayed at Arts & Flowers ‘09
Even more special thanks to all the staff who also work extra hard making the event a success, especially Amanda Rookey and Arlene Feola.
And finally, a special thanks to our corporate sponsors: Southwest Airlines, Digiprint, YOUmicrospa, and Harrah’s Hotel & Casino and the following volunteers: Bob Anderson, Loretta Baughman, Ellen Beckman, Lynda Buhlig, Heather DeAngeli, Ragna Delong, JoAnn Elston,
Table setting for Arts & Flowers 2009
Dianna Filkin, Carole Fischer, Carolyn Fricke, Ross Heppe, Val Hylin, Molly Ivans, Nancy Kelly, Judy Mayhew, Debbie McMahon, Helga Miller, Lynn Newhall, Helen O’Brien, Sandra Raas, Lucy Walker and Susan Fountain for their generous support.
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.