leading The Way

2007/2008 Annual Report

1 > Mission Statement

The Mint Museum is a unique gathering place for people to experience art through significant and varied collections, engaging exhibitions and innova- tive educational programs.

Contents

Mission / Vision / Focus

Artistic Vision Letter from the Board Chair 4

At The Mint Museum, we believe that art creates a Letter from the Director 6 unique experience which can positively transform people’s lives and that this experience must be Collections 8 physically and intellectually accessible to our entire community. Our passion for art is conveyed through Acquisitions 12 stimulating scholarship, creative presentation, inno- vative educational programs and our collection. Exhibitions 14 The Mint Museum collects works of the highest quality and merit reflecting the diversity of artistic Education 20 endeavor. We will celebrate and augment the display Artistic Focus of our permanent collection with significant traveling Affiliates 27 exhibitions and collaborations with other institutions. We will enhance our strengths in Ceramics, Historic The Mint Museum’s artistic focus is American Art, Development 30 Art of the Ancient Americas, Ceramics, Contemporary Costume and Art of the Ancient Americas to demon- Art, Contemporary Craft and Historic Costume. strate our leadership in these areas. We will aggres- sively build important collections of American Art, Membership 34 Contemporary Art and Contemporary Craft. Through these efforts, we will tell the story of humanity’s col- The Mint Museum Shops 40 lective artistic aspirations to our local, regional and national audiences. Financials 41

We recognize that the ownership of artworks is an Staff / Boards 42 obligation; one of stewardship for future generations. We acknowledge our responsibility to contribute dia- logue through research, publications and exhibitions to continue our role as leaders in the visual arts.

At The Mint Museum, we are committed to using our talents and resources to inspire our public’s curiosity and to nurture their aesthetic appreciation and critical awareness.

2 3 > Letter from the Board Chair

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of The Mint Museum, it is my pleasure to present the the Mint Museum of Art Board and Susan McKeithen will chair the Mint Museum of Craft 2007-2008 Annual Report. I have been honored to lead the committed volunteer group + Design Board. of the Board and am surprised by how quickly my two-year term as Board Chair has I continue to be impressed by the efforts of the staff, Affiliates and volunteers of The Mint gone by. It has been an exciting time for The Mint Museum, as wonderful exhibitions and Museum as they dedicate themselves to the mission and vision of the organization. Their programs have continued to engage the community while planning continues for the new work ensures that we are not only presenting outstanding exhibitions and programs now, facility in Center City Charlotte. but are also preparing for the future opportunities that accompany our facility expansion. Again this year, I want to thank Zach Smith for his leadership and vision in chairing the The institution will also experience many achievements with the leadership of incoming Building Committee that is guiding the development of the new facility. Zach has been Board Chair Bev Hance, the involvement of our new boards of directors, and the dedica- Rendering of aerial view of new facility in Center strongly supported by the other volunteer members of the committee: Bev Hance, Bill tion of the Trustees. City Charlotte Gorelick and Bill Nichols. Staff members are Phil Kline, Annie Carlano, Martha Mayberry, I look forward to serving as the Immediate Past Chair and Chair of the Governance and Charles Mo, Cheryl Palmer, Mike Smith, Kurt Warnke and Kristen Watts. The talented de- Nominating Committee over the next two years. I want to thank you for your support and sign team consists of Machado & Silvetti Associates as design architects, Clark Patterson continued engagement at The Mint Museum. Lee Associates as executive architects, and George Sexton Associates as lighting design- ers. The design team and building committee have worked closely with our project part- Sincerely, ners at Wachovia, Childress Klein and the City of Charlotte to accomplish the objectives of David M. Carroll, Chair the project. We are scheduled to begin construction in September 2008, with a building The Mint Museum Board of Trustees completion date of April 2010. The grand opening will be held in the fall of 2010.

Pat Rodgers, Immediate Past Board Chair and Chair of the Governance & Nominating Committee, led a strategic initiative to strengthen our governance structure this past year. The result is that we will continue to have a Board of Trustees that is responsible for the governance of the organization, including responsibility for legal, finance, strategic, personnel, marketing, public relations, development, accreditation, governance, nominat- ing and exhibition planning. However, we will also implement two new groups: a Board of Directors for the Mint Museum of Art and a Board of Directors for the Mint Museum of Craft + Design. These new boards will bring together individuals who share a passion for the fine arts and craft + design. They will work with key staff members to support develop- ment efforts in memberships/sponsorships, exhibition planning and collections growth. This approach will engage many more community leaders in supporting the achievement of the strategic goals of the institution. I am pleased that Bill Fuller has agreed to chair

4 5 > Letter from the Director Our Affiliate groups, which include the Charlotte Garden Club, Delhom Service League, Docents of the Mint, Founders’ Circle, Friends of the Mint, Mint Museum Auxiliary, and the Young Affiliates of the Mint, have enhanced the Museum’s role of community service through their substantial contributions of financial support, volunteer hours, programs and experiences. An Affiliate Council made up of the Affiliate Presidents meets on a quarterly basis to receive Museum updates, exchange information on Affiliate activities and discuss Dear Friends, ways to better work together to support the Museum’s mission.

The Mint Museum experienced another wonderful year of progress towards our expansion The past year also saw increased growth in reaching new audiences. The Museum held goals while celebrating many exciting new exhibitions and programs. All of these achieve- three Community Days throughout the year, which drew thousands of visitors to our facili- ments, detailed in this Annual Report, are made possible due to the commitment, passion ties to enjoy free admission and art-making activities. Our partnerships with local artists and dedication of numerous people. and civic organizations continued to grow ever stronger in scope and participation, as evidenced by the significant community turnout we had for the programs, performances I wish to thank David Carroll, Board Chair, and Pat Rodgers, Immediate Past Board Chair, and festivals we helped organize. The Museum also launched a new Web site in March to for their leadership with the Board of Trustees during the past year. The Trustees contributed inspire and engage our countless visitors worldwide. significantly to the efforts to prepare our institution for the future. The Board approved a Rendering of terrace of new facility in Center City new naming/branding structure reflecting both our planned new facility and our existing Progress continues on the institution’s four-part strategy for expansion: Charlotte historical site. The overall institution brand will be The Mint Museum. When referring to The construction of the new facility is on schedule and within budget. All departments exhibitions or specific collections, we will utilize: are engaged in projects that are addressing the programming, installation and Mint Museum of Art in Center City operation of the new facility. Mint Museum of Craft + Design in Center City The Arts & Science Council is coordinating the endowment campaign to raise funds Mint Museum of Art on Randolph to support the operational costs of the new facilities. The goal of $83 million is

The Board of Trustees also approved a new governance structure as outlined in David Car- scheduled to be achieved by June 2009, with $22 million of the total to be allocated roll’s Chairman’s Report. This new approach of boards of directors for the Mint Museum of to The Mint Museum endowment. Art and the Mint Museum of Craft + Design will involve many new community leaders to Trustees, staff and volunteers continue to solicit donations to the collections, both for closely support the exhibitions, programs and collections of The Mint Museum, while allow- the new facility and the existing Museum on Randolph Road. ing the Board of Trustees to focus on their fiduciary responsibilities. Organizational capacity has increased with successful fundraising efforts and the

I want to welcome new members of our leadership team: Stacy Sumner Jesso, Director of addition of key staff to support the growing needs of the organization. Development; Annie Carlano, Director of Craft + Design; and Kristen Watts, Director of Exhi- Many thanks to all of our partners: members, volunteers, Trustees, companies, Affiliates bitions & Special Projects. All three individuals bring extensive experience to their positions and funders. As a result of your support and the efforts of the staff, we continue to make and are already making significant contributions to our work. They joined Cheryl Palmer, significant gains towards realizing our mission and vision. Director of Education; Charles Mo, Director of Fine Arts; Mike Smith, Director of Finance & Administration; Martha Mayberry, Registrar; and Kurt Warnke, Head of Design & Instal- Come, Experience Art! lation. All members of the leadership team are working hard to ensure that we present a strong exhibition program with innovative education programs, while also developing plans Best regards, and programs for the new facility and the existing Museum on Randolph Road. Phil Kline, Executive Director The Mint Museum

6 7 > be traced back to ancient times. Also from the Grice Collection, Left: ELIZABETH BRADFORD. American, Collections four contemporary examples of Mexico’s Casa Grandes pottery 1950- Float Dream 2004 tradition are represented in the work of Jose Marin, Goyo Sil- acrylic on canvas veira, Hilario Quesada and Tavo Silveira. Casa Grandes pottery Gift of Wachovia Corporation. 2008.14.1 was first produced about 1,000 years ago.

The Decorative Arts Collection received a gift of 19th century American ceramics from Jay and Emma Lewis of Flushing, N.Y. The Mint Museum is a rich repository of art that grows more The donation included a Leaf-shaped Plate by Cook Pottery of significant with each passing year thanks to the contributions of Trenton, N.J. (active 1894-1930s), and a Pitcher by the William Bloor Pottery Company of East Liverpool, Ohio. The Delhom many generous individuals. Six areas within the collection form Service League further enhanced the Museum’s extensive col- the Museum’s artistic foci and present a wealth of artistic excel- lection of North Carolina pottery with several purchases. A Vase by Bruce Gholson of the Bulldog Pottery in Seagrove, N.C., and lence. These areas are American Art, Art of the Ancient Americas, a Vase by Jim Whalen and Susan Whalen of Paradox Pottery of Ceramics, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Craft and Historic Horse Shoe, N.C., were purchased with funds generated by the 2007 Potters Market Invitational. The Delhom Service League Costume. During the 2007-2008 fiscal year, The Mint Museum also gave a Tea Cup and Saucer in the “Queen Charlotte” Pat- accepted nearly 500 noteworthy works of art. tern made in Jingdezhen, China, which dates to the second half of the 18th century. Of great interest to the Decorative Arts Col- lection was the gift from Cal and Betty Holland of a Set of Eight Mint Museum of Art Knives and Eight Forks from the Meissen Factory and marked “Bossfell / Wein.” The set dates to circa 1745 and displays the For more than 70 years, the Mint Museum of Art has benefited ever popular “onion pattern” in blue on a white ground. from an active history of gifts from artists, collectors, Affiliate groups and more. The following is just a selection of the 425 Contemporary Art enjoyed a bountiful year with gifts from the Above: TAJ FORER. American, 1981- Tree House, Taos, NM items accessioned into the collection last year. late Linda Van Art that included works by notable artists Robert c-print Lazzarini, Ruth Shortt, Norman Mooney, Ran Ortner, Peggy Riv- Gift of Allen Thomas, Jr., Wilson, NC. The American Art Collection received the gift of the beautiful ers, Lluis Lleo, Daniel Zeller and Mark Lambrechts. Each work is 2008.28.2 Tropical Landscape, South America from Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Image Courtesy of the Artist a strong representation of these artists’ career achievements. Landon III. Painted by Norton Bush (1834-1894) in 1877, this and Branch Gallery, NC The two sculptures by Robert Lazzarini (1965- ), entitled table, oil on canvas reflects a 19th century fascination with the exotic notebook, pencil and chair, were featured in a past exhibition Left: GOYO SILVEIRA. Casas Grandes terrain of Central and South America. Tropical landscapes were Vase of the artist’s work at the Mint Museum of Art. Nine paintings one of the artist’s favorite subjects during the mature phase of ceramic by Elizabeth Bradford (1950- ) were donated by Wachovia Cor- Gift of Gretchen and Nelson Grice. his artistic career. poration, and were complemented by the gift of an additional 2007.84.7 The gift of a selection of ritual masks from the Collection of painting donated by the artist, who is based in Davidson, N.C. Gretchen and Nelson Grice of Santa Fe, N.M., demonstrates a Joan C. and Paul H. Netherwood, Jr. of Joppa, Md., gave several continuum of Latin American tradition and ceremony that can etchings by Peter Milton (1930- ), whose images have been

8 9 > described as “haunting” and reflect the artist’s mastery of the In fiber, the Museum acquired Perfect Game by New York-based medium. Photographer Lucinda W. Bunnen (1930- ) of Atlanta, Japanese artist Ai Kijima (1970- ). Known for creating highly Ga., donated two portfolios comprising 14 individual images of detailed, visually rich fabric collages, Kijima’s intent is to present gelatin silver prints: Burkina Faso and The Intuitive Eye. A paint- a world filled with contradictions. Within Perfect Game, whimsi- ing by Carl Plansky (1951- ) entitled Solitary Tree dates to 1997 cal pop iconography is combined with dark references to death and was the gift of the artist and Janice and Larry Elder. Allen and war. This meticulously stitched and quilted composition was Thomas, Jr. of Wilson, N.C., presented the Museum with two donated by a group of Founders’ Circle members during the 2007 C-prints by photographer Taj Forer (1981- ), whose work pres- Mint Condition Gala Live Auction. Susan and Loy McKeithen, ents images of rural America while exploring the delicate bal- Barbara Laughlin, Laura and Stephen Philipson, Patty and Bill ance between the natural environment and human intervention. Gorelick, Carol and Shelton Gorelick, Ginger Kemp, Peggy and Bob Culbertson, Arlene and Rick Oppenheim, Pat and B.D. Rodgers, The Historic Costume and Fashionable Dress Collection con- Mattye and Marc Silverman, Dana Davis, Lorne Lassiter and Gary tinued to acquire important fashion selections. The couture Ferraro purchased Perfect Game for the Mint Museum of Craft + houses of Balmain and Chanel are ably represented through Design in honor of its founding director, Mark Richard Leach. gifts from Mrs. Jayne L. Wrightsman of New York City, just as the designs of Ralph Rucci are well represented thanks to the The Japanese bamboo basketry collection saw growth with generosity of Mrs. William McCormick Blair, Jr., also of New York two works: Untitled by Honda Syoryu (1951- ) and Wave by City. Colorful couture designs by Zandra Rhodes and Christian Yamaguchi Ryuun (1940- ). For Syoryu’s dramatic undulating Lacroix were given by a Palm Beach Lady. Additionally, a selec- work, he employed the tightly plaited ajiro-ami (double layer) tion of designs by Giorgio Armani was donated by Elizabeth technique to demonstrate his fascination with line, volume and YAMAGUCHI RYUUN. Wilder of Charlotte. The Museum’s holdings of fashion accesso- space. This serpentine sculpture was purchased with funds Japanese, 1940- Wave 2003 ries were bolstered by a number of designers’ footwear donated provided by Ginger Kemp. For Wave, Ryuun relied on the kush- kushime madake bamboo and rattan by Sandy Pettyjohn, Ann Stewman and others. Shoes designed ime (combed strand) approach and used madake bamboo and Museum Purchase: Funds provided by by Manolo Blahnik and Maud Frizon are among several pairs rattan to shape delicate parallel strands into curving planes. Patty and Bill Gorelick, Fred and Emily Gurtman and Exchange Funds from donated by Nancy Hariton Gewirz of Bethesda, Md. The Museum purchased Wave with funds provided by Patty and the gifts of the Charlotte Debutante Bill Gorelick, Fred and Emily Gurtman and exchange funds from Club, Dr. Walter P. Scott, Dr. and Mrs. the gifts of the Charlotte Debutante Club, Dr. Walter P. Scott, Francis Robicsek, Mr. and Mrs. Wil- Mint Museum of Craft + Design liam Kaplan, Mr. and Mrs. A. Harvey Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek, Mr. and Mrs. William Kaplan, Mr. Schreter, Philip M. and Michele M. One of the top craft museums in the country, the Mint Museum and Mrs. A. Harvey Schreter, Philip M. and Michele M. Abrams, Abrams, Lena J. Stewart, Sidney and Malvina Markman and an Anonymous of Craft + Design collects international studio craft and design Lena J. Stewart, Sidney and Malvina Markman and an anony- Donor. 2008.29 of the highest quality. During fiscal year 2008, the Museum mous donor. acquired 30 works of art in craft media. Additions to the collec- In wood, the Museum acquired Right Angle by American artist Also in 2008, the Mint Museum of Craft + Design commis- Italy. This technically challenging work, made of glass and silver tion included contemporary works in fiber, wood, glass, metal Robyn Horn (1951- ). Part of the Slipping Stone series, this dy- sioned Dutch jeweler Evert Nijland (1971- ) to create the nitrate, was purchased with funds provided by the Founders’ and clay from Japan, Korea, Germany, the Netherlands, Hungary namic sculpture is carefully balanced. Horn captured the energy necklace Imagine Reflessa. This piece, with its combination of Circle (Susan C. Beech and Patty Gorelick) and exchange funds and the United States. The following works of art substantially created by the illusion of “impending collapse.” This rugged, elongated mirrored forms, is part of the artist’s Venezia series. from the gifts of Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek, Andrew A. Lanyi, increased the depth and breadth of the collection. abstract form, carved from a single piece of redwood, With this body of work, Nijland closely studied the glass bead Philip M. and Michele M. Abrams, and an anonymous donor. was donated to the Museum by Patty and Bill Gorelick. and was heavily influenced by the art and culture of Venice,

10 11 > Sandy Pettyjohn Contemporary Craft Acquisitions Peggy Kepley Savas in memory of Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro Myrtle Elizabeth Kepley (loan renewal and promised gift) Libby Walker Schroeder A Southern Lady Decorative Arts Ann F. Stewman Private Collection Sally S. Van Allen Emily Blanchard Walker European Art Elizabeth Wilder Joseph F. McCrindle Jayne L. Wrightsman Private Collection

The following is a complete listing of donors Brittany Ebendorf Decorative Arts Historic Costume Carol and Shelton Gorelick Mrs. Jessie Ayre Apple Marvin L. Hayden and Jay Everette of artwork to The Mint Museum during Patty and Bill Gorelick Delhom Service League Dorothy D. Hodges Delhom Service League: Ginger M. Kemp fiscal year 2008. These donations and 2007 Potters Market Invitational Purchase Outgoing Loans Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro Cal and Betty Holland purchases contributed to another year of Barbara Laughlin Matthew S. Jones American Art Contemporary Craft Myra Mimlitsch-Gray Emma and Jay Lewis Pucker Gallery in honor of Dr. and Mrs. Dean White Gorge and Sea by George Bellows Juranji 8 Brooch by Jamie Bennett successful growth for the collections. The Powerful Hand of George Bellows Sue and Bernie Pucker in honor of Fred McBrien Historical Edge of the Sublime: The Jewelry and Paintings of Barbara Ingerski Mann The Mennello Museum of American Art, Jamie Bennett Mr. and Mrs. F. Arnold Jenkins Susan and Loy McKeithan Orlando, Fla. Fuller Craft Museum, Brockton, Mass. Donations and Bequests October 11, 2007-February 24, 2008 Arlene and Rick Oppenheim Latin American Art January 19-May 4, 2008 to the Collection Laura and Stephen Philipson National Ornamental Museum, Memphis, Tenn. Gretchen and Nelson Grice Pat and B.D. Rodgers Contemporary Art June 22-August 24, 2008 Axel Russmeyer Museum Set of Photographs by Ansel Adams American Art Dinner for Six by Randy Shull Mattye and Marc Silverman Ansel Adams: The Man Who Captured the Earth’s Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Landon III Randy Shull: Crossing Boundaries Toshiko Takaezu Purchases for the Collection Beauty Gregg Museum of Art & Design, Raleigh, N.C. (Circulated by Smith Kramer Fine Art Services) American Indian Art August 27-June 27, 2008 Mr. and Mrs. L. Lee Chambers in memory of Historic Costume Contemporary Craft Las Cruces Museum of Fine Art & Culture, Las Founders’ Circle (Susan C. Beech and Patty Gorelick) Cruces, N.M. Mary P. Watts and Bess G. Thomas J.S. Albergotti Decorative Arts Anonymous Donor McColl Center for Visual Art and Exchange Funds June 10-August 5, 2007 Gretchen and Nelson Grice Two Gallon Jug by Ernest Auburn Hilton Elizabeth A. Apple from the gifts of William M. McDuffie and an Ogunquit Museum of American Art, Ogunquit, Maine Comic Stripped: A Revealing Look at Southern Mrs. Jessie Ayre Apple Anonymous Donor August 26-October 31, 2007 Contemporary Art Stereotypes in Cartoons Mrs. William McCormick Blair, Jr. Museum of the Rockies, Bozeman, Mont. Anonymous Donor Levine Museum of the New South, Charlotte, N.C. Elizabeth Bradford Daniel Alston-Lupton Campo Historic Costume November 11, 2007-January 6, 2008 Auxiliary Costume Fund August 28, 2007-June 11, 2008 David Brodeur Anne S. Davant Veronica’s Veil XI by Herb Jackson Lucinda W. Bunnen Delhom Service League Herb Jackson: Veronica’s Veils Wind-Swept Daisies Pitcher designed Ginger Kemp from the Estate of M. Mellanay Delhom Promised Gifts and Loans McColl Center for Visual Art, Charlotte, N.C. by Daniel Greatbach Joan C. and Paul H. Netherwood, Jr. Peter and Mary Duggan September 7-November 3, 2007 “Fancy Rockingham” Pottery: The Modeller and The Peter Norton Family Elizabeth Apple Genisol African Art Ceramics in Nineteenth-Century America Top: NORIYASU TSUCHIYA. Japanese, 1945- Who Do Voo Doo by Joe Shannon Carl Plansky and Janice and Larry Elder Nancy Hariton Gewirz Dr. Alice Burmeister (loan renewal) New Jersey State Museum, Trenton, N.J. Lugged Flat Vase, Copper Green Brushwork Joe Shannon: Realism/Surrealism Heather and Tony Podesta Jean and Richard Griffith June 1, 2007-May 31, 2008 ceramic, glaze The Katzen, American University Museum, Washing- David and Tama Segal Mrs. M. Thomas Hatley, Jr. American Art Gift of Pucker Gallery in honor of ton, D.C. Allen Thomas, Jr. Norma Hein Coats North America (loan renewal) Spanish Colonial Art Dr. and Mrs. Dean White. 2007.44 May 27-July 27, 2008 Linda Van Art Carmen Hilton E.C. Griffith Family (loan renewal) Our Lady of Guadalupe by Unknown Peruvian Artist Bottom: Gentleman’s Ensemble (Shirt and Trousers) Wachovia Corporation Betty Middlebrooks Holland Jim and Mig Hardy Self-Portrait as Wunderkabinett by Julie Heffernan The World of 1607 Randy S. Johnson Private Collection The Figure Revealed: Contemporary American Figura- Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Williamsburg, Va. circa 1990-1995 Contemporary Craft Michael and Joyce Lewis tive Paintings and Drawings October 11, 2007-January 10, 2008 GIANNI VERSACE. Italian, 1946-1997 Allan Chasanoff Ceramic Collection Gail Light Contemporary Art Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, Kalamazoo, Mich. labeled “Gianni / Versace” and Raymon Elozua Letitia J. Kimbrough William Dunlap May 3-June 29, 2008 shirt: printed hot pink, red, teal, yellow silk georgette Martha Connell and Connell Gallery Lyn Mack Ann D. Frisch trousers: electric plum raw silk (noil silk) Peggy and Bob Culbertson Martha Tonissen Mayberry Marvin L. Hayden and Jay Everette Anonymous Donor in honor of Jim Craig and Randy Alison Pyne McNaughton Dana Davis Private Collection Johnson. 2008.27.5.1-2 A Palm Beach Lady 12 13 > exhibitions Then and Now and In Between: A Gift from the American Ceramic Society July 21, 2007 – January 27, 2008

Serving the international ceramics community, the American Ceramic Society has amassed an impressive collection of more than 2,000 ceramic pieces since its inception in 1897. Many of these works were seminal in the formation of the American The Mint Museum continues to bring groundbreaking works of art, ceramic tradition. In 2006, the Society gave 263 pieces of craft and design to the community in the form of dynamic exhibi- historic American ceramics to the Mint Museum of Art. These objects were on display in the exhibition Then and Now and tions featuring regional, national and international artists. From In Between: A Gift from the American Ceramic Society. The the porcelain of ancient China to innovative contemporary fiber exhibition featured pieces ranging from early experiments in the American Art Pottery movement to modern dinnerware and creations, the past year’s exhibitions allowed visitors to explore space age production pieces. Some of the most significant the art of different cultures, traditions and generations – all linked works were produced in Cincinnati at the very founding of the art pottery movement, including both pottery and porcelain by SARAH PICKERING. British, 1972- by the common thread of their artistic excellence and ingenuity. Land Mine (from Explosions Series) 2005 Mary Louise McLaughlin, and a number of examples of china lambda print (edition 1/5) Presentations included contemporary art by both emerging and painting by members of the Cincinnati Pottery Club. Collection of Allen Thomas, Jr., Wilson, North Carolina Courtesy of Daniel Cooney Fine Art, New York established artists working in all media, major retrospectives, Organized by the Mint Museum of Art Contemporary, Cool and Collected and historic and thematic exhibitions, many drawn from the Mint’s Du Pont Dining Room, courtesy Winterthur. Photo: Gavin Ashworth An American Vision: Henry Francis du Pont’s Winterthur Museum Contemporary, Cool and Collected Made in China: Export Porcelain from the Leo and permanent collection. The variety and depth of these shows October 20 – December 30, 2007 Doris Hodroff Collection at Winterthur Mint Museum of Art underscores The Mint Museum’s commitment to being a unique An innovative undertaking, Contemporary, Cool and Collected January 26 – April 20, 2008 offered a broad and insightful introduction to the art of our gathering place for people to experience art. An American Vision: Henry Francis du Pont’s The cross-cultural connections between Asia and the West were time. Drawn from the collections of individuals who live within Winterthur Museum vividly displayed in the extraordinary exhibition Made in China: a 360-mile radius of Charlotte, more than 20 private collectors June 30 – September 23, 2007 Export Porcelain from the Leo and Doris Hodroff Collection at loaned their treasures for this groundbreaking exhibition. Nota- Winterthur. Chronicling the history of Chinese export porcelain An American Vision: Henry Francis du Pont’s Winterthur Museum bly, the exhibition marked the first time in the Museum’s history from 1550 to 1850, Made in China showcased approximately chronicled America’s past through the rich arts of our ancestors. that a broad range of contemporary works from private col- 150 superbly crafted plates, tureens, vases, sculptures and The exhibition presented more than 300 masterpieces from Hen- lections was showcased within the premier exhibition galleries other wares from the Leo and Doris Hodroff Collection of Chi- ry Francis du Pont’s famed collection of American decorative arts at the Mint Museum of Art. Contemporary, Cool and Collected nese export porcelain at the Winterthur Museum in Delaware. at Winterthur. On display were furniture, textiles, prints, drawings, boldly illustrated how contemporary art has evolved over the The exhibition demonstrated why porcelain, with its fine white ceramics, glass and metalwork, all made or used in America past 40 years, ranging from formalist concerns of representa- body, delicately painted decoration, and association with the between 1640 and 1860. Focusing on major style periods and tion to pressing social issues of environmentalism, identity and exotic lands of Asia, has long delighted and captivated Europe- themes that marked du Pont’s accomplishments as a collector, disenfranchisement. ans and Americans. the exhibition exemplified early American life. Organized by the Mint Museum of Art Organized by Winterthur, An American Country Estate Organized by Winterthur, An American Country Estate

14 15 > The Brilliant Period of American Cut Glass Scene in America: A Contemporary Look at the Black Coming Home: Selections from the Schoen Collection February 16 – August 17, 2008 Male Image May 17 – September 14, 2008 April 19, 2008 – April 5, 2009 From 1880 to the outbreak of World War I, American brilliant- Coming Home: Selections from the Schoen Collection featured cut glass was a popular luxury product among the country’s The groundbreaking exhibition Scene in America: A Contem- 22 paintings from the outstanding collection of Jason Schoen elite. Characterized by its elaborate, deeply cut and highly porary Look at the Black Male Image explored how artists of Miami, Fla. Schoen’s holdings of American Scene painting polished patterns that often covered the object’s entire surface, address race and identity when using images of black males trace the social, economic and political changes that occurred brilliant-cut glass was ordered by American presidents and in their work. Featuring works from the collections of The Mint across this country between World Wars I and II. The collection prominent industry leaders alike. More than 100 superb ex- Museum, the Van Every/Smith Gallery of Davidson College, and includes paintings by top American artists such as Thomas Hart amples of these objects were on view in the exhibition The Bril- private collectors and artists, the exhibition investigated shifts Benton, John Steuart Curry, Joe Jones, Robert Gwathmey, Ken- liant Period of American Cut Glass. The exhibition showcased in power—from usurpation to attainment—found in contempo- neth Hayes Miller and Ben Shahn. Coming Home provided not dazzling bowls, trays, vases, stemware, decanters and even rary portrayals of black masculinity. The South’s painful past of only a rare opportunity for visitors to see numerous works from a bowling pin made from brilliant-cut glass. All of the objects persecution and stereotyping was a recurring topic explored by one of the top collections of American Scene paintings held in on view were lent by members of the Carolinas Chapter of the the exhibition’s artists. Conversely, images of activism, family private hands, but also to reflect upon our country’s history as JIHA MOON. Korean, 1973- American Cut Glass Association. and community, and a positive and resilient identity hinted at seen through the eyes of some of its most important artists. Myth Series: Piñata Garden 2006 ink and acrylic on HanJi paper Organized by the Mint Museum of Art overcoming the societal obstacles left by the legacy of slavery. Organized by the Mint Museum of Art Collection of Jane and Ishaia Gol. Organized by the Mint Museum of Art VantagePoint VII - Jiha Moon: Turbulent Utopia American Scene: Selections from the Permanent Collection of American Art Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand: The Graphic Work of VantagePoint VII – Jiha Moon: Turbulent Utopia April 12, 2008 – April 5, 2009 Clare Leighton February 2 – July 6, 2008 May 17 – September 14, 2008 Drawn entirely from the Museum’s own holdings, American Jiha Moon’s expressive and seductive paintings examine the Scene: Selections from the Permanent Collection of American The Mint Museum of Art displayed more than 100 rare and symbiotic relationships of opposites and explore the connec- Art presented more than two dozen works — many of which unique works by British-born artist and writer Clare Leighton in tions and conflicts between Asian and American cultures. had never before been on display. These paintings, drawings, the exhibition Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand: The Graphic Work of The exhibition VantagePoint VII – Jiha Moon: Turbulent Utopia prints and photographs were created during the first half of the Clare Leighton. This collection of Leighton’s work, assembled marked the artist’s first solo museum exhibition and featured 20th century and captured many facets of the people, events and donated to the Museum by Charlotte resident Gabby Pratt more than 20 of Moon’s whimsical paintings, including the Mint and settings that characterized our country during this era of in 2004, is one of the largest in the country and includes more Museum of Art’s recent acquisition, Jade Cycle (2007). Moon’s rapid change and growth. Works of particular regional interest than 180 of the artist’s finely-detailed engravings, drawings compositions expose cultural hybridity through an eclectic included Rosalie Gwathmey’s photograph entitled Beer Garden, and watercolors. Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand provided a full repository of symbols drawn from her native Korea and Western taken in 1947, which depicts a popular African American gath- survey of the artist’s career, from her earliest prints in the pop culture, garnering her critical acclaim and broad popular ering spot in Charlotte, and the recently conserved painting Boy 1920s that depict the labors of the English working classes to appeal. Hallmarked by bold, lyrical brushstrokes and detailed with Chrysanthemums by local artist Eugene Thomason. a selection of her rarely seen watercolors. Among the exhibi- imagery that blends disparate elements, her colorful works Organized by the Mint Museum of Art tion’s highlights were the prints that resulted from Leighton’s reveal fantastical landscapes with a contemporary twist. early visits to North America, including The Breadline, New York Organized by the Mint Museum of Art and Snow Shovelers, New York, as well as the artist’s entire

Canadian Lumber Camp series. CLARE LEIGHTON. American, 1898-1989 Organized by the Mint Museum of Art Cotton Pickers 1941 wood engraving Gift of Gabby Pratt 2004.79.82 Quiet Spirit, Skillful Hand: The Graphic Work of Clare Leighton 16 17 > Mint Museum of Craft + Design Masters of Disguise March 22 – July 20, 2008 Fiberart International 2007 Throughout history, the concept of disguise has played an September 15, 2007 - February 24, 2008 instrumental role in the development of societies and cultures. Contemporary fiber art continues to evolve, responding to Masters of Disguise addressed not only man’s fascination global trends. Traditional weaving and needlework have been and relationship with self-transformation, but also examined combined with painting, photography and sculpture to extend disguised forms, materials and environments. The exhibition the definition of fiber art and our response to the genre. Fiberart challenged visitors’ perceptions by displaying non-traditional International 2007 explored these issues and celebrated the methods of disguise, including jewelry, clothing and even daily vitality of fiber art today. The 81 featured works were selected household objects. Ranging from an ancient Mayan chocolate by three distinguished jurors: Dorothy Caldwell (fiber artist), vessel to contemporary trompe l’oeil sculpture, the 74 selected ALEXANDRU USINEVICIU. American, 1950- Naomi Kobayashi (fiber artist), and Lois Moran (former Editor- Wings 2005 works in the exhibition provided a fresh look at a variety of in-Chief of American Craft). Artists from countries across the interlinked brass wire objects that skillfully illustrated the power of concealment. Fiberart International 2007 globe illustrated a variety of techniques that apply diverse fiber Organized by the Mint Museum of Craft + Design and fiber-related materials to create exceptional examples of White Light: Glass Compositions by Daniel Clayman both traditional and cutting-edge art forms. Possibilities: Rising Stars of Contemporary Craft in December 15, 2007 – May 25, 2008 Organized by Fiberarts Guild of Pittsburgh, Inc. North Carolina International studio glass artist Daniel Clayman debuted an June 7 – November 30, 2008 entirely new body of work in the groundbreaking exhibition Featuring the work of six young North Carolina studio craft art- White Light: Glass Compositions by Daniel Clayman. Featuring ists, Possibilities: Rising Stars of Contemporary Craft in North seven original glass works made exclusively for this exhibition, Carolina illustrated the vitality and diversity present among a White Light displayed large-scale white forms, full of subtle new generation of artists. Selected for the quality of their work, melt and flow marks, combined with dramatic lighting to create the artists visually and conceptually represented the dynamic formal arrangements of line and shadow. While “art glass” is future of craft in our region. Possibilities explored sculptural characterized by color and glitz, Clayman’s work exercises the forms, high design, humor, politics and the confrontation of most severe form of restraint. His minimalist forms explore the cultures through works by Vivian Beer (metal), Devin Burgess subtlety of both form and movement, and light and shadow. By (glass), Cristina Córdova (ceramics), Anne Lemanski (paper), paring down shapes to their absolute essence, Clayman has Brent Skidmore (furniture) and Jerilyn Virden (ceramics), all of created an aesthetic defined by spare elegance. whom have created extraordinary and distinctive work that is Top: SANDY SKOGLUND. American, 1946- Organized by the Mint Museum of Craft + Design quickly gaining national attention. A Breeze at Work 1987 cibachrome print, 16/20 Organized by the Mint Museum of Craft + Design Collection of the Columbia Museum of Art. Mint Museum of Craft + Design’s presentation of Masters of Disguise White Light: Glass Compositions by Daniel Clayman Bottom: Cristina Córdova. Puerto Rican, 1976- Paeseante (Female Rider, Deer) 2008 hand-built ceramic, glaze, mixed media Collection of Zimny/Webb Estate. Possibilities: Rising Stars of Contemporary Craft in North Carolina

18 19 > education

Left: Museum visits reinforce school curricula

Art is an educational adventure at The Mint Museum. Hands-on specifically for teachers and certificate renewal credit. Quickly recognized as a groundbreaking model, that summer institute learning experiences can touch a person in lasting ways and continues today. This year, teachers explored and created transform a building into someplace special. These unique large sculptural forms after studying the collection at the Mint activities are often visitors’ first encounter with an art museum, Museum of Craft + Design. and Mint educators work hard to make sure their experiences A natural outgrowth of the summer institute was a second series called Evenings with Educators, held during the academic are memorable. year. For almost 20 years, this series has explored themes and issues in the humanities and the history of art. During Great Leadership is Great Teaching 2007-2008, teachers studied contemporary art concepts and cultural themes found in the exhibition Contemporary, Cool and The Mint Museum’s Education Department has been recognized Collected. The program was supported by an Arts in Education for its leadership in art education on the local, state, regional, grant from the North Carolina Arts Council and was co-spon- and even national levels. Many innovative programs and part- sored with the McColl Center for Visual Art. nerships were begun nearly 30 years ago, and they continue to Because students have different aptitudes that correspond to thrive and grow through continual assessment, refinement and different learning styles, the Mint serves as an ideal “parallel the application of new standards of best practices. Education classroom,” since learning in the Museum incorporates visual, staff members lead through their excellent teaching. They also verbal, kinesthetic, interpersonal, logical, and even musical create the opportunity for leadership in others by empowering skills. The award-winning D.I.G.S.: Deciphering & Investigating children, students and adults to think critically, master skills, Great Societies was the Mint’s first curriculum-based program improve their observational abilities and release their creativity. to incorporate this theory of multiple intelligences and provide the right tools for each and every student. This year marked the Excellence for Teachers & Students 13th year of D.I.G.S. for all CMS fifth graders. The multi-dimen- sional program supports student learning about the culture, The Mint Museum has enjoyed a long and rich partnership with history, geography, writing, archaeology and natural resources Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools (CMS), beginning in 1979 with of Mexico and Central America through the Mint’s renowned the first professional development workshop for teachers. At collection of Ancient American Art. More than 10,000 students A young artist with her floating creation from a Target Family Fun Saturday that time, it was unheard of for a cultural organization to design participated this year, and each received a free pass for a and offer practical, high-quality, hands-on learning experiences return family visit. D.I.G.S. has won praise as a national model

A Romare Bearden-inspired collage created during Summer Art Camp 20 21 > of true museum/school partnership by the Institute of Museum Pioneering with Colleges One-of-a-Kind Experiences: and Library Services and the Smithsonian Institution. My First Art Museum The Mint Museum partners with area colleges and universities The Mint was one of the first museums in the Southeast to to create opportunities for learning and leadership. With enthu- The Mint tripled the number of offerings for children and create dedicated gallery space to display K-12 student artwork. siastic assistance from professors of art history at Davidson families during 2007-2008. Classes and drop-in opportunities This year the Student Artist (STAR) Gallery at the Mint Museum College and Winthrop College (now Winthrop University), the provided a variety of creative art experiences and attracted of Art and the CitySTAR Gallery at the Mint Museum of Craft + only Regional Collegiate Art History Symposium for undergradu- many new visitors and members. The new Mini-Masters: Adult/ Design showcased the exceptional talents of more than 1,300 ates in the U.S. debuted at the Mint Museum of Art in 1990. Child Workshops series for young artists ages 3 to 5 and their young artists, and championed the role of visual art education The Symposium has continued to flourish, and this year once grown-up companions was an immediate hit. The intimate in public, private and independent schools across the region. again hosted representatives from Davidson and Winthrop, groups investigated art in the Mint Museum of Art galleries, STAR Gallery exhibitions featured every grade level, numerous along with students from the University of North Carolina at then experimented with fun techniques in the classroom. themes, regional Scholastics finalists and National Art Honor Charlotte, the University of North Carolina at Greensboro and Little ones tried painting, weaving, clay pottery, mask making, Society members from throughout North Carolina. Exhibitions Queens University. The students researched topics or artists sketching, simple scrapbooking and sculpture. Parents said also presented examples of work done through Mint summer pertaining to the Mint’s collection and presented their papers, they learned new ways of engaging their children with art, and art camps and Artists’ Residencies in Schools, supported by a which were then archived in The Mint Museum Library. Through felt more comfortable talking about it. grant from ArtsTeach and the ongoing support of the Rhoda and this initiative, undergraduate art history students have a unique Children in Grades 1 through 6 enjoyed After School Classes Davin Juckett Education Endowment. experience which also bolsters their resumés. complementing each major exhibition: they made 3-D sculp- tures after touring An American Vision; fashioned a composition The Mint provides a unique work environment for college Seeing things creatively at Take a Look Tuesday students as academic interns. Art education, art history and of fiber, wire and beads for Fiberart International 2007; created studio majors as well as English, journalism, history, and library Chinese dragons inspired by Made in China; and explored Just like kids, adults crave active learning experiences. Classes and information systems students are placed in departments the art of concealment with Masters of Disguise. Summer Art were provided both after work and during the day, and ranged throughout the Museum and throughout the year. They may Camps also provided hands-on activities for ages ranging from from beginning, intermediate and advanced drawing, life draw- write press releases, research upcoming exhibitions, assist with toddlers to teens. New camps allowed middle schoolers to ing and painting, mixed media, portraiture, and a special fiber children’s classes, develop an online bibliography or Wiki for explore clay or comic art, and special sessions helped IB and workshop with internationally renowned artist Dorothy Caldwell, an exhibition, or learn installation techniques, all while working AP students perfect their portfolios. a juror of the Fiberart International 2007 exhibition. In addition to such classes, a special tour of contemporary art galleries alongside museum professionals. After conversations with Target Family Fun Saturdays and Take a Look Tuesdays, the and a collectors’ information day about Chinese porcelain and colleagues at the North Carolina Arts Council, the aspiration to latter sponsored by Beacon Partners, made a big impression American cut glass presented rare access and information for broaden and diversify the museum field led to the establish- on many first-time visitors. The new second Saturday drop-in adults eager to learn more about collecting art. ment of a paid summer internship won in 1994 by Tony Yang of program at the Mint Museum of Art was so popular that each UNC-Greensboro. Although the North Carolina Arts Council pro- session was extended by two hours to accommodate the vided funds for just the first year, the program has continued for hundreds of visitors! Every month’s activity complemented Leadership Through Community Partnerships the following 14 years, encouraging students who might never a theme or motif found in works of art in the galleries. Take The Mint Museum’s outreach changes how young people see have considered a museum career. In 2008, Ambrice Miller, a a Look Tuesdays at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design are A few of the Mint’s 2007 summer interns the world, and can even change the way they live in the world. rising senior and the Romare Bearden Art Scholar at Davidson especially designed for parents and toddlers. Families hunted Collaborative partnerships with civic, educational and cultural College, was the recipient of the now-named A. Zachary Smith for favorite colors with handmade binoculars, made patterned organizations have proven especially gratifying in reaching III Internship. paper, sun-catchers, and decorated a picture frame for Father’s traditionally underserved youth and communities. Four years Day, to name just a few activities.

22 23 > of working with teens in the Grier Heights neighborhood have initiative–confronting the challenges facing this community in staff at regional conservation education programs. The funds created great community awareness of the Mint’s intensive 2015. Over two Saturdays, 24 middle school girls from diverse will enable additional conservation and preservation activities commitment, and a deep relationship with Grier Heights Pres- backgrounds used art as a medium to build trust and cross- by the library. Another boon to library and museum conserva- byterian Church and the neighborhood economic development cultural understanding. Four women artists of Native Ameri- tion efforts was the Connecting to Collections Bookshelf grant association. Using the catalyst of the exhibition Masters of can, Latina, African American and Caucasian descent shared award by the Institute of Museum and Library Services. This Disguise, students this year worked with visual and spoken word their cultural traditions, and modeled the important role that collection of preservation texts, DVDs, online resources and artists and substance abuse counselors to probe how people all women have as peacemakers. Community partners which other materials was awarded to the library as part of a national often disguise their true feelings and hide behind falsehoods. assisted with the project included the Charlotte Chapter of IMLS conservation initiative. These Unmasking the Truth workshops culminated in a display The Links, Inc., the Latin American Women’s Association and The library received a very special present in December. In of students’ life masks, a performance of their poetry, and the Charlotte-Mecklenburg Schools. response to a grant proposal, Epson America donated an Epson premiere of an amazing rap video written by the youth. Funds One of the Mint’s most significant holdings is the collection of Expression 10000XL Photo Scanner. This professional-quality to support this project were provided by a grant from the ABC the Art of the Ancient Americas. This collection was the impetus flat-bed scanner allows the library staff and users to scan text Board of Mecklenburg County. for establishing a relationship with the local Latino community and images from books, transparencies and 35mm slides and Another meaningful youth mentoring program was supported by 15 years ago. Since then, the Mint has offered docent-led convert them into digital form. This gift enabled the library to un- funds from a Front Porch Grant from the Charlotte Mecklenburg tours in Spanish and in many other languages, and sponsored A Target Family Fun Saturday entitled IrResistible Art was inspired by dertake several desired digital projects, as well as preserve slide Ida Kohlmeyer’s painting, Composition 93-20 Community Foundation. Girls at the Crossroads was inspired by public programs about Latin American culture. With the Latin library images for docent use and educational programming. the four future scenarios–outlined by the Crossroads Charlotte American Women’s Association (LAWA), the 14th annual Latin original play, A Month of Sundays, Remembering Women in Significant gifts of books benefited the library this year. American Forum discussed the unique circumstances surround- Jazz, by Dawn T. Hilton and directed by Defoy Glenn of GM Pro- Generous individuals donated more than 240 books and 200 ing the coming of age experiences of Latinas. A summer event ductions drew a large crowd curious about the subject and the periodicals, auction catalogs and other resources. Among these awarded LAWA college scholarships to 37 area students. The hometown playwright. Performances of For Colored Girls Who gifts was an impressive collection of books on antiques and Mint and the Latin American Coalition presented an Interna- Have Considered Suicide When the Rainbow Is Enuf directed ceramics, including several scarce and rare titles, donated by tional Women’s Day of poetry and song, and a multi-faceted by Quentin Talley attracted record crowds and prompted the Sara H. Bissell. The Friends of the Mint donated a book in honor program on the literary and artistic traditions of Spain. These addition of five more performances, all at the Mint. The diverse of past president Donald Freund, as well as funds for the pur- types of programs help make the Mint’s historic collection audiences saw quality performances about thought-provoking chase of a book in honor of Curator of American Art Jonathan relevant to contemporary audiences. topics and appreciated the Mint’s role as the host venue. Stuhlman. The Delhom Service League and the Ceramic Circle The program with the largest impact on both the Latino of Charlotte gave books to the library to honor the memory of community and Charlotte at large is the annual Latin American The Mint Museum Library long-time member Pat Bursley. Donors giving large numbers of Festival. This year’s was the 17th festival, and marked 13 years needed resources included Nelson Grice, Dr. Francis Robicsek, of participation by The Mint Museum as a co-presenter, along The Mint Museum Library is recognized as one of the finest Nona Butterworth and Frances Parrack. Artists giving books with the Latin American Coalition and LAWA. This lively mix special library collections in the Southeast. This year brought about their own work or exhibitions included Hunt Slonem, Phil- of music, dance, children’s activities, Museum tours, cultural new initiatives, more acquisitions, higher visibility, better acces- lip Moulthrop, Tim Barnwell and Lucinda Bunnen. booths and authentic food grows in popularity each year with sibility and increased national prominence. In July, the library Of particular significance to the library was a gift presented by families of all backgrounds. held its first book sale, which raised more than $1,700 towards the conservation of library materials. A portion of these pro- the Delhom Service League on what would have been Miss M. Several participants with their mentor from the Grier Heights project The Mint Museum invited the community to enjoy two dramatic ceeds enabled the purchase of ultraviolet protective sleeves for Mellanay Delhom’s 100th birthday. The Delhom Service League performances held on its premises this year. A preview of the overhead lights in the library and funded attendance by library presented two rare 17th century texts: Johan Nieuhoff’s 1673

24 25 > edition of An Embassy from the East-India Company of the become a reliable and anticipated source for information on exhibi- United Provinces to the Grand Tartar Cham, Emperor of China tions at The Mint Museum. Affiliates and the 1671 edition of Montanus’ Atlas Chinensis. Both vol- Possibly the most significant highlight from the library this year was umes were primary sources of inspiration for the decoration of the creation of MARCO, the Mint Art Research Catalog Online, which porcelain in the 17th and 18th centuries. These gems were long premiered to Museum staff in February 2008. MARCO is the first sought by Miss Delhom for the Delhom-Gambrell Library and consolidated catalog for the Museum’s library resources and became are a notable resource for staff and scholars. available to the public via The Mint Museum Web site in the summer The Mint Wiki (http://mintwiki.pbwiki.com), the online exhibi- of 2008. MARCO is the culmination of a prestigious two-year Insti- The Mint Museum’s Affiliate groups provide the community with tion resource created by library staff, has become an interna- tute of Museum and Library Services Museums for America grant, diverse volunteer and educational opportunities. Through their tionally recognized model for libraries and museums. From New which was awarded to the library in 2006. Records for more than South Wales, Australia, where it is cited for their public library 12,000 volumes are currently in the catalog. The launch of MARCO to involvement with the Museum, each group presents unique staff, to Kansas State University, where it is to be one of the the public represents unprecedented access to the library’s collec- programs, events and insights into the Mint’s collections and featured resources in a book documenting how museums are tion and signals a new and exciting period for both the library and outreach initiatives. using new technologies to reach their patrons, the Mint Wiki has The Mint Museum.

Charlotte Garden Club Donors to the Library Established in 1924, the Charlotte Garden Club was organized to further knowledge of horticulture through programs and proj- J.A. Jones Reference Library K. Izumi Art Publications Ltd. Delhom-Gambrell Reference Library ects under the guidance of experts in the field. The Charlotte Jacqueline Leinbach Tim Barnwell Sara H. Bissell Garden Club landscapes and maintains the gardens at the Mint Charles L. Mo Doris Ann Bradley Daisy Bridges Joan and Paul Netherwood, Jr. and decorates the Museum in December. Meetings are held Dr. Charlotte Vestal Brown Ceramic Circle of Charlotte Willson Powell Lucinda Bunnen Delhom Service League on the third Monday evening of the month. New members are PPOW Gallery Nona Butterworth Caroline Gray welcome year-round. Kathy and Jerry Price Christie’s Jane Hoyle Dr. Dorie Reents-Budet Jeffrey Cline and William Knopse, Robert Hunter Joanna Rice Kagedo Japanese Art Jason Jacques, Inc. Delhom Service League Dr. Francis Robicsek Andrea Collins Gerry Schmitt La Ruta Maya Conservation Foundation The Delhom Service League was organized in 1972 following Marguerite Y. Davis Harriet Ann Thompson Kathy Simpson Epson America, Inc. Margaret & T. Price Zimmerman the arrival of Miss M. Mellanay Delhom and her outstanding Hunt Slonem Dr. Donald Freund ceramics collection of historical pottery and porcelain. Delhom A. Zachary Smith III Friends of the Mint Mint Museum of Craft + Design Library Sotheby’s Service League members present research papers, conduct Ron Fuchs Jered Sprecher Russell Flinchum Goya Contemporary orientation classes, arrange lectures by visiting scholars, tour Dr. Keith Stanley Fujita Family Nelson Grice other museums, and organize programs including the ever Katherine Steiner Phillip Moulthrop Carla Hanzal Allison Taylor Frances Parrack popular Potters Market Invitational. Special programs and Dr. Gill Holland James White James Renwick Alliance Institute of Museum and Library Services seminars organized by the League have brought national and Gale Littleton Shay international speakers, visitors and acclaim to the Mint Museum Brent Skidmore of Art. This group’s special events aid with the acquisition of Top: Landscaping at the Mint Museum of Art is maintained by the Charlotte ceramics and library material for the Mint. Garden Club

Bottom: A sampling of work from potters represented at the 2007 Potters Market Invitational 26 27 > Docent Aaron McKeithan Docents of The Mint Museum The Mint Museum’s Docents are volunteer members of the Edu- cation Department. They lead tours and programs, and devote time and professional expertise to help visitors understand and enjoy works of art in the Museum’s collections and special exhibitions. A thorough training program prepares Docents with teaching skills and helps develop their knowledge of aesthetics and the history of art. The Docents look for people who have the ability to communicate effectively with a group, an education background or strong interest in art, and a warm and friendly attitude.

Founders’ Circle Ltd. The Founders’ Circle Ltd. partners with the Mint Museum of Craft + Design to promote the appreciation of contemporary Mint Museum Auxiliary craft and design. Founders’ Circle members enjoy national and Organized in 1956, the Auxiliary was formed to receive and international travel opportunities including visits to museums, administer funds exclusively for the Mint. The Auxiliary raises art schools, artists’ studios and private collections. The Ap- money through its annual Home Tour and various other events. prentice Circle, an affiliate of the Founders’ Circle, is specifi- Proceeds go to purchase acquisitions for the Mint and to fund cally designed for craft enthusiasts up to age 50. The group educational projects. Active and Associate members may spon- cultivates supporters of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design and sor or co-sponsor candidates who show an interest in the Mint helps develop collecting skills through hands-on, educational and a willingness to participate in programs and projects which and volunteer activities. benefit the Museum.

Friends of the Mint The Friends of the Mint was organized in 1965 to stimulate Young Affiliates of the Mint interest in and support of the arts. The Friends sponsor a series The Young Affiliates of the Mint (YAMs) were established in of lectures, featuring nationally and internationally renowned 1990 to encourage young professionals to become involved speakers in the art world, that are open to the public for free with the Museum. The YAMs sponsor year-round social events, with Museum admission. Lectures are held monthly from Sep- such as the summer Mint After 5 series, featuring live music tember through May. The Friends also visit other cities, muse- on the rooftop of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, as well ums and galleries to explore the diverse art scene in different as the annual Black & White Gala and Derby Days events. communities. Membership in the Friends is required for these Educational opportunities include the Artitudes series, which trips. combines evening socials with lectures on art-related topics, The Founders’ Circle’s Mint Condition Gala and allows member to explore the local and regional art scene

through gallery crawls, hands-on activities and visits to area Top Left and Right: The Mint Museum Auxiliary’s 2008 Room to Bloom Gala museums. Photos by Ron J. Deshaies Middle: The Young Affiliates of the Mint’s Derby Days is a popular annual event

Bottom: The Young Affiliates of the Mint’s Mint After Five event 28 29 > development

Supporters of The Mint Museum help make it possible for visitors of all ages to experience art

The Mint Museum thrives on the patronage of those who support the Curator’s Circle for American Art have helped support two important departmental activities: a week-long conservation its efforts. This year the volunteer time and gifts of many individu- survey of the American paintings collection and a survey of als, families, civic organizations, businesses and corporations their frames. The information gathered from these surveys will

ensured that The Mint Museum continues its role as the leading art help the department form a strategic plan for future conserva- tion and reframing projects as it prepares for the collection’s museum in the region. With the opening of a new facility in Center reinstallation in the new Center City facility.

City in 2010, the Museum has a dynamic and vibrant future ahead The Museum received more than $100,000 in gifts through of it, yet much work to do to support and sustain this exciting bequests of members who graciously included the Mint in their estate plans. James and Ellen Ross were passionate about expansion. The Board of Trustees, staff and Affiliate groups worked many things in life, including animals, the environment and art. on numerous projects that yielded considerable support for The As a result, many organizations within the cultural community received gifts from their estate, including The Mint Museum. Mint Museum. Funds received go directly towards accomplishing our mission by providing for education programs, exhibitions, acquisitions With renewed energy for the Museum and its holdings, this year and operational support. reaped the first benefits of two new support groups created to benefit key collections at the Museum. The Contemporary Corporate members and sponsors provide a foundation of sup-

Coalition supports the efforts of the Contemporary Art Col- port for all that the Museum offers the community. Throughout Curator of Contemporary Art Carla Hanzal leads the lection and the Curator’s Circle for American Art supports the the year, more than 50 businesses and corporations assisted Contemporary Coalition American Art Collection. Individuals from these groups worked the Museum in providing programs and exhibitions. We appreci- closely with the department staff to raise funds and awareness ate all of our corporate supporters, and in particular recognize of these collections. Goodrich Corporation for its commitment to the Contemporary Art Collection. This year, Goodrich sponsored the Contempo- This year, the Contemporary Coalition supported The Mint rary, Cool and Collected exhibition and pledged to support Museum’s efforts to increase the visibility of the Contemporary the VantagePoint contemporary art series for the next three Art Collection, as well as the genre and its collectors. By sup- years. This exemplary contribution to the Mint demonstrates porting the Contemporary, Cool and Collected exhibition and Goodrich’s commitment to the community and its cultural sponsoring receptions for visiting artists, the group made great offerings. The Curator’s Circle for American Art is helmed by Curator of strides to ensure better access to contemporary art. Dues from American Art Jonathan Stuhlman

30 31 > Grants from government entities and private and corporate Mrs. Erdine Mellert Vance A. Derby Clara McKay Stone Mr. and Mrs. James Halyburton Miller Mrs. Henry Dockery Carolyn C. Temple foundations provide critical sources of income for both general Charles L. Mo Mr. Frank Dowd, Sr. Mrs. W.A. Thompson operating support and special projects. In addition to general Ethel and James Montag Estate of Bettie D. Ferrell Helen Turner Bill and Eleanor Nichols John E. Fox Mr. William H. Van Every, Jr. and project support funding from the Arts & Science Council of Jane Ellen Nichols Rebecca Snyder Garrison Estate of Robert Willson Charlotte-Mecklenburg and the North Carolina Arts Council, The Patricia O’H. Norman Maud Gatewood Mrs. Thomas Wright Celene and Marc Oken Dorothy Fremont Grant Anonymous Donors Mint Museum received major grants during 2007-2008 from Rose Tarrant Patrick Mrs. Sally Ann Hall Jo Ann and Joddy Peer Jane D. Hopkins the Institute of Museum and Library Services, the Mecklenburg Anne M. Philips Stanley B. Hubbard County ABC Board, the National Endowment for the Arts, and Pat and Debbie Phillips J. Norfleet Jarrell Sue and Don Phillips Bond Kerr-Wood Charter Dwelle Society members Ruth Ann and Jim Calder Target. Marjorie M. Pitts Constance S. Leggett Mr. and Mrs. Ralph A. Pitts Mrs. John C. Leslie Kristine Ravn Powers Wilhelmina Jane Wohlford Lineberry Deborah W. Prather Frank A. Lubbers Mr. and Mrs. Addison and Gertrude Reese Marie Hopkins Lynch Sally and Russell Robinson Mrs. E.C. Marshall Groundbreaking ceremony for the new Center City facility James and Ellen Ross Mrs. Arthur G. McKee Libby Walker Schroeder Benetta Heath McKee Mrs. Neely Shannon Dorothy E. Meyer Mr. Curt Sherman Jeane Junker Morris Marc and Mattye Silverman Robert Haywood Morrison C. Michael Smith Irma I. Mull Dwelle Society Bruce and Margo Evans A. Zachary Smith III Carol Sharp Nickerson Greg and Ramona Farish Mr. Harold E. Smyre Ms. Pamela W. Palmer Sandy and George Fisher Mr. & Mrs. James B. Sommers Thomas Parks Since its inception in 1996, more than 160 people have joined Betsy Durland Gantt Frank Tucker and Cheryl A. Palmer Mary Goddard Pickens the Dwelle Society by making a planned or estate gift to The Kristin Gabrielle Garris Julia M. Vance Mrs. Stanton W. Pickens Stewart H. Gordon Mrs. Emily M. Vaughan Nancy and John Pridgeon Mint Museum. B. Keith and Caroline T. Gray Andrea Britt Vice Estate of Stella C. Sassoon William H. Greene Ms. Martha L. Viser Each of these commitments helps ensure the Museum’s Dr. and Mrs. Nick Grivas Emily Blanchard Walker Dr. and Mrs. James J. Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm W. West, Jr. future in building significant collections, presenting engaging Gerald Hatoff Mr. E. Michael Whittington Roger Dahnert and Nancy Williams exhibitions and offering scholarly presentations, educational Claudia Fort Heath Ms. Robin R. House Bill and Pat Williamson programs and family activities for the entire community. Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Jones, Jr. Bruce Wilson Mr. and Mrs. James C. Jordan III Mrs. Elephare Dwelle Zimmerman Anonymous Donors Italics indicate charter members. Donald and Dee Kaiser Bernard B. Kaufman Mrs. Carlisle Adams Regan Jones Brown Mr. and Mrs. William E. Keenan In Memoriam John S. Arrowood B. Bernard Burns, Jr. Mr. Andrew S. King Mrs. Robert C. Allen Ms. Luz M. Aveleyra Ruth Ann and Jim Calder Mr. Kelly S. King Mildred Gwin Andrews Mr. and Mrs. James G. Babb, Jr. Martin S. Cannon, Sr. Susan and Phil Kline Mrs. James R. Angell Sara Wooten Baker Mrs. Ellen M. Chason Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Landon III Madeline Kelley Ardrey Mr. and Mrs. William M. Barnhardt Mr. and Mrs. David L. Conlan Hilda W. Lee Madeline Armstrong Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Barry, Jr. Mr. James H. Craig Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Levine Elizabeth Boyd Mr. and Mrs. John M. Barry Harry P. Creemers and Martha Groblewski Robert S. Lilien Mary Jean Brown Mary Harvey Beaver Leslie and John Culbertson Nancy Bennett Linkous Estate of Jeffrey Peyton Burchette Mrs. Ann E. Belk Robert and Peggy B. Culbertson Jean Craig Long Sarah Fligel Burman Darwin J. Blaine Anita Cunniff Charles C. Lucas III Estate of Hans G. Cahen Mr. and Mrs. Michael E. Blair Nancy B. Dial Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mack Conza Howell Claney Mary B. Blanchard Judith and Patrick Diamond Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Mallory Rosalie V. Colton Gwen Harrington Bland Jacquelyn Myers Dwelle Mr. Wesley A. Mancini Lillian Crosland Judy and Jim Boyd John Myers Dwelle Mr. and Mrs. Neill G. McBryde Mrs. Harry L. Dalton Dana Burr Bradley Mr. and Mrs. Wallace S. Edge Joseph M. McCall Mae Orr Dalton Original facade of the Mint Museum of Art

32 33 > membership opening of Made in China: Export Porcelain from the Leo and Doris Hodroff Collection at Winterthur. As they left the recep- Members of The Mint Museum enjoyed a banner year with tion, members were given good luck in the form of a special a lineup of exhibitions and events unlike any other. The new Mint Museum fortune cookie. Other popular member events and program year began with a bang with the July opening of the Left: Judith and Tyson Swain enjoyed Toronto’s diverse cultural activities included the Children’s Holiday Art Contest to design experiences on the members’ trip to Canada in May special exhibition An American Vision: Henry Francis Du Pont’s the holiday card for the Museum, Hardin Minor performing as Early class registration is a benefit of Museum membership Winterthur Museum. Members and the community were invited “Banana Claus” for three Children’s Holiday Parties, and the to the Mint Museum of Art for free admission and refresh- Gold Circle Dinner. ments. In the fall, the Museum sponsored a community day to celebrate the debut of Fiberart International 2007 at the Mint The Annual Director’s Dinner was a tremendous success, with Museum of Craft + Design. Members were treated to a “Mem- more than 200 Mint Masterpiece Circle members enjoying bers Only Lounge” featuring sweet treats. More than 1,700 cocktails and a gourmet dinner in the Mint Museum of Art’s people experienced art at this event with creative activities such galleries, with the Clare Leighton and Schoen Collection exhibi- as a family-friendly weaving loom, scavenger hunt, craft projects tions serving as distinctive backdrops. Executive Director Phil and live music. Kline unveiled a virtual tour of the new Center City Museum, and Board Chair David Carroll and Wachovia’s Bob Bertges In October, the exhibition Contemporary, Cool and Collected de- shared news of the expansion plans. lighted members with rare access to exceptional works of con- The Mint Museum continued to lead the way in offering art- temporary art from private collections. Lighted martini glasses related travel for members. One of the most popular benefits of were popular party favors. In January, members celebrated the membership, trips to both American and international destina- tions sold out quickly. Extra perks of these excursions included exclusive visits to private homes of art collectors, behind-the- scenes tours of museums, and curator-led discussions. This year, the featured international trip was Ireland, which allowed Mint members to experience the magic of the Emerald Isle and visit Dublin’s National Gallery to hear about the “lost” Cara- vaggio discovered in the last century. Other members’ trips included the Third Annual Holiday Getaway, which featured a two-day visit to Baltimore and the Winterthur Museum, and the 75th Annual Historic Garden Week in Charlottesville, which drew a large contingent of Charlotteans to tour private farms, gardens and homes, and the University of Virginia Art Museum. The year’s final jaunt explored the cultural diversity of Toronto including visits to the Bata Shoe Museum, the Royal Ontario Museum and Casa Loma, an early 20th century castle.

Artists represented in the Possibilities: Rising Stars of Contemporary Linda Fang entertained guests at the Made in China members’ opening Craft in North Carolina exhibition gathered at the Members’ Opening at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design (from left: Jerilyn Virden, Brent Skidmore, Anne Lemanski, Cristina Córdova, Vivian Beer and Devin Burgess) 34 35 > Gold Circle Silver Circle Mr. Zachary D. Fasman James and Kathleen Jacobson Mrs. Margery W. Adams Mr. Howard Adams and Ms. Carol McPhee Bob and Christa Faut John and Stacy Sumner Jesso Mr. and Mrs. John W. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. Michael Alexander Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fisher Dr. and Mrs. Harriman Jett Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. John T. Allred Jill and Smitty Flynn Bob and Mindy Jones Mr. and Mrs. Welborn E. Alexander, Jr. Mr. John S. Arrowood Ms. Eileen Friars and Mr. Scott Pyle Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Jones, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Pascal Binetti Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Avinger Mr. and Mrs. Alex Funderburg Bobby and Claudia Kadis Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Bissell Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Barry, Jr. Matt and Betsy Gantt Mrs. Virginia M. Kemp Dr. Larry Brady and Mr. Edward Jones Dr. Andreas Bechtler Mr. and Mrs. William B. Garrison, Jr. Mr. Frank W. Kiker, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William Britton, Jr. Susan and Bill Beech Mrs. Kimberly Giger Amy Kosnikowski Mr. and Mrs. James Cochran Mrs. John M. Belk Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Gossett Lucy Lacoste Mr. and Mrs. David L. Conlan Mr. and Mrs. William I. Belk Marc and Diane Grainer Ms. Lorne E. Lassiter and Mr. Gary P. Ferraro Mr. James H. Craig and Mr. Randy Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Belk, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Gray Michael and Joie Lassiter Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Dalton, Jr. Mrs. Katherine Belk-Cook Ted and Susie Gross Mr. and Mrs. Leon Levine Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Debnam Barbara and Arnold Berlin Clay and Deidre Grubb Mr. and Ms. Roger Lovelett Dr. and Mrs. Mark DuFine Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Bernstein Diane and Bonner Guilford Sonia and Isaac Luski Gray Ellison and Selena Beaudry Mr. Jay R. Biles and Mr. Phil Wells Mr. and Mrs. Joseph K. Hall III Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mack Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fuller III Mrs. Gwen H. Bland Steve and Lana Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Maddrey III Mrs. Sarah Belk Gambrell Mr. and Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Mr. and Mrs. W.A. Heath, Jr. Mr. Wesley Mancini and Mr. Robert Scheer Mint Masterpiece Circle members Susan Valentine Kanes and Thomas Kanes Bill and Patty Gorelick Amy and Philip Blumenthal Mr. and Mrs. R. Calvin Holland Mr. and Mrs. Neill G. McBryde Carol and Shelton Gorelick Mrs. Eleanor M. Boyd Chip and Victoria Howell Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McColl, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. James S. Howell Mr. and Mrs. Richard A. McCracken Affiliate Groups Mr. and Mrs. John N. Pell Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Grace Mr. and Mrs. J. Frank Bragg, Jr. Emily and Fred Gurtman Mrs. Peggy Brenneis Dr. and Mrs. Billy S. Howell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. J. David McDonald The following Affiliate Groups provide essential Mr. and Mrs. Allison Pell III Dr. and Mrs. James J. Hardy Charles and Fleur Bresler Mr. and Mrs. N. Douglas Hoy, Jr. Liam and Lori Tomoyasu McGee operating support for The Mint Museum through Mrs. Smith Thompson Mr. William F. Johnson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Terry Broderick Pauline Hunter Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton W. McKay, Jr. their various fundraisers, educational events and art Mrs. Sara Wolf Mr. and Mrs. William E. Keenan Ed and Jan Brown Mr. and Mrs. John J. Huson Ms. E. Melissa McMahan acquisitions. *deceased Mr. Andrew S. King and Mr. Kelly S. King Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Brown Mr. and Mrs. Magreger Hyde Mr. and Mrs. H. Burt Melton Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Imbrogno Mr. and Mrs. William F. Metts, Jr. Charlotte Garden Club Phil and Susan Kline Peter Browne Mint Masterpiece Circle Gary and Courtenay Jackson Rev. Barbara H. Miller and Mr. Fred Miller Delhom Service League Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Landon III Mr. and Mrs. Robert Byrd II For Fiscal Year 2007-2008 Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Jackson, Jr. Docents of The Mint Museum Ms. Barbara L. Laughlin Mr. and Mrs. James L. Calder Mr. and Mrs. D. Gilbert Lee Mr. Robert P. Caldwell, Jr. Founders’ Circle Ltd. Chairman’s Circle Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Licari Mr. and Mrs. C.C. Cameron Friends of the Mint Mr. and Mrs. Alfred Brand III Mr. and Mrs. S. Robinson Lyle, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. E. Colby Cathey Mint Museum Auxiliary Daisy and Henry Bridges Mr. Robert S. MacFetrich and Mr. William Stahl Mr. and Mrs. L. Lee Chambers Young Affiliates of the Mint Mr. and Mrs. David M. Carroll Mr. Richard I. McHenry Mrs. Anne M. Chaplin Mr. and Mrs. B.D. Rodgers Jerald and Mary Melberg Mr. and Mrs. Wilton M. Connor Emily and Zach Smith Life Members Jim and Ethel Montag Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cousins The following individuals have been designated Platinum Circle David and Clemmer Montague Leslie and John Culbertson Life Members for their outstanding support of the Mary Lou and Jim Babb Mr. David Morgan Peggy and Bob Culbertson Museum. Mr. William K. Diehl, Jr. Eric and Arlene Oppenheim Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Dabney II Mr. Jay Everette Ms. Cheryl A. Palmer and Mr. Frank Tucker Mr. and Mrs. William G. Daleure II Mrs. Martin S. Cannon, Sr.* Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Gaither Joddy and Jo Ann Peer Dr. and Mrs. Harry K. Daugherty Mr. Herb Cohen Mr. and Mrs. James H. Hance, Jr. Sue and Don Phillips Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Davis Mrs. Harry L. Dalton* Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Jensen, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Staton Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dawson, Jr. Miss M. Mellanay Delhom* Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Justice Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stewman III Mr. and Mrs. J. Bennett Dellinger III Mr. William Sprott Greene Mr. Thomas Ernest Kanes Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Storrs Beverly B. Denbo Mr. James R. Hackney, Jr. and Mrs. Susan Valentine Kanes Dr. John A. Thompson and Dr. Lee R. Rocamora Mr. and Mrs. Alan T. Dickson Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Harkness Susan and R. Malloy McKeithen Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Watts IV Mr. and Mrs. R. Stuart Dickson Ms. Jane Kessler* Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Mealy Mr. and Mrs. Peter Willis-Fleming Ms. Dee Dixon Mr. Dayrell Kortheur* Bill and Pat Williamson Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Young Mr. and Mrs. Walter Dolhare Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Landon III On the trip to Ireland, members donned Viking helmets to tour the streets and waters of Dublin via Duck Boats Mr. Sherman Pardue

36 37 > Mr. and Mrs. William A. Serenius Posey and Mark W. Mealy Thomas Ernest and Susan Valentine Kanes $2,500 - $4,999 Mr. and Mrs. R.E. Shelton Jerald and Mary Melberg Virginia M. Kemp Art Alliance for Contemporary Glass Mattye and Marc Silverman Family Foundation Mark and Judy Methner Elizabeth and Edwin E. Maddrey III Mary Duke Biddle Foundation Mr. and Mrs. H.B. Smith Charles Murray Meg McElwain and Frank Turner Bissell Companies Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Smithwick, Jr. John T. Sullivan, Jr. Denise M. Murrell Cadwalader, Wickersham & Taft LLP Mr. V. Reitzel Snider Ms. Heather Wharton Agnes and John Pajak Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Company Laura Taft and William Paulsen Janet H. Wilson Hilary and Brooke H. Pitts Childress Klein Properties Drs. Chris and Lillian Teigland Amy and David Yearwood Emily and Zach Smith Clancy & Theys Construction Company Mr. and Mrs. Richard E. Thigpen, Jr. Joana and R. Ferman Wardell Grant Thornton Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Thomas Contemporary Coalition IBM Corporation Mr. and Mrs. James W. Thompson Bryan and Holly Adams Corporate & Foundation SteelFab, Inc. Mr. and Mrs. William B. Timmerman Jr. Tanja Bechtler and Robert Teixeira Partners The Philip L. Van Every Foundation Ms. Patti Tracey and Mr. Chris Hudson Erica and Louis Bissett Beverly and Don Truslow Gwen H. Bland Each year The Mint Museum brings thousands of $1,000 - $2,499 Bill and Sally Van Allen Megan and Richard Brasser people together through exhibitions, educational Beacon Partners Ms. Julia M. Vance Rick and Dana Davis programs and exciting outreach activities. The vitality Bissell Patrick Silver Circle members Susie and Ted Gross at Matthew and Carolyn Vanderberg Susan and David S. Dooley of the Museum is due in large part to the generosity Charlotte Mecklenburg Community Foundation the Annual Director’s Dinner Ms. Barbara Waldman and Mr. Dennis Winger Janice and Larry Elder of our corporate and foundation partners. During fis- The Charlotte Observer Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm W. West, Jr. Gray Ellison and Selena Beaudry cal year 2008, the following supporters impacted our Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Consolidated Blane and Susan Neubauer Mr. and Ms. Richard T. Williams Jay Everette and Marvin Hayden community by strengthening the Museum’s capacity The Cogdell Group Mrs. Jane Ellen Nichols Dr. and Mrs. Joe H. Woody Brad and Margaret Fleeman for delivering exceptional experiences to the public. The Cunnane Group Mr. and Mrs. William A. Nichols, Sr. Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Wright Mr. Jeffrey Huberman and Ms. Cheryl Walker Design Within Reach Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Norman Lance Wyatt Barbara and E.C. Jensen, Jr. $50,000 + The Dickson Foundation Mr. William A. Norman Mr. and Mrs. Landon Wyatt Arts & Science Council, Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Inc. R.T. Dooley Construction Company Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Patrick Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Zimmerman Bank of America Family Dollar Stores Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Patrick Jr. Lake Architectural The Ghazi Company Mr. and Mrs. Philip Payne Avant Garde North Carolina Arts Council Joe Gibbs Racing Stephen and Laura Philipson Dr. Marisa J. Getter Pursley Architecture Ms. Doris Phillips Dr. Jordan D. Lipton and Dr. Siu Challons-Lipton $20,000 - $49,999 SPX Corporation Pat and Debbie Phillips Carolyn Mints, T.J. Reddy and Kimberly Thomas Meg McElwain and Frank Turner Goodrich Corporation Dr. and Mrs. Norris W. Preyer enjoyed an evening reception before the opening of Mr. Clark E. Satter Harris Teeter, Inc. In-Kind Corporate Partners Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Price Scene in America: A Contemporary Look at the Black Mr. and Mrs. James V. Saunders II Institute of Museum and Library Services Art Aspects David H. Ramsey and Catherine Russell Male Image Betty J. and J. Stanley Livingstone Foundation Best Impressions Mr. and Mrs. David H. Rankin Mecklenburg County ABC Board The Capital Grille Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Rankin Curator’s Circle for Wachovia Corporation Carpe Diem Restaurant and Caterers Mr. and Mrs. C. Richard Rayburn, Jr. American Art Christie’s Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Reames Patricia and Welborn E. Alexander, Jr. $10,000 – $19,999 Creative Catering Renee and David Reese Katherine Belk-Cook KPMG LLP Dean & Deluca Ms. Barbara Rein Mary Bost and Michael Gray Moore & Van Allen, PLLC Delectables by Holly Ms. Chris Rifkin Gay and Stewart M. Boswell National Endowment for the Arts La Tea Da’s Drs. Francis and Lilly Robicsek Betsy and R. Alfred Brand III RBC Bank Mama Ricotta’s Mr. and Mrs. S. Epes Robinson Christine and Robert Brownlie Target Occasions Catering Sally and Russell Robinson Bob and Tracey Byrnes Porcupine Provisions Paige and Arthur Roselle James H. Craig and Randy Johnson $5,000 - $9,999 Pride Magazine Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Salisbury Mary Anne and Alan T. Dickson ArtsTeach Side Porch Limited Mrs. Helen R. Scarborough John and Kathy Glagola Karl and Anna Ginter Foundation Something Classic Catering Ms. Sallie F. Scarborough Marguerite and James J. Hardy Libby Griffin and Lee Chambers traveled to Charlottes- Donald Haack Diamonds and Fine Gems V101.9 WBAV-FM Donna Schneier and Leonard Goldberg Claudia and W.A. Heath, Jr. ville, where members toured the home and sculpture The James J. and Angelia M. Harris Foundation Jeff and Kellie Scott Marianne and Benjamin Jenkins III garden at Casa Maria, part of the 75th Annual Historic National Endowment for the Humanities Ms. Krista Scudder and Mr. Win Porter Janet LeClair and John Bragg Garden Week in Virginia NUCOR TIAA-CREF 38 39 > The MInt Museum shops Museum Auxiliary. At this time, the shop also purchased its first BALANCE SHEET 2008 2007 retail inventory computer system, hired a sales manager and financials Celebrating their 50th anniversary in 2008, The Mint Museum part-time sales staff. When the Craft + Design Shop opened, Shops are a hotbed of retail activity and a wealth of informa- In January 2004, the Arts & Science Council’s Board of Direc- Assets it quickly earned the distinction of specializing in Crafts of the Cash/Equivalents 2,485,987 tion for Museum visitors. As the Museum prepares for its future tors adopted the Cultural Facilities Master Plan, which recom- 1,540,953 Carolinas with its large, diverse selection of pottery, glass, Investments expansion, the Shops continue to acquire unique merchandise mended the construction or improvement of several cultural jewelry, fiber and wood made by local artists. Endowment 9,070,197 9,843,152 to display in the new 3,000-square-foot store that will be facilities, with capital funding to come from the local govern- Other 2,279,410 2,055,886 located on the ground level of the new Center City location. Over the years, the Craft + Design Shop has been nominated ment. The ASC has launched an $83 million campaign to fund Accounts Receivable 85,819 114,836 Endowment Pledges Receivable (net) 188,327 384,409 numerous times as one of the “Top 100 Craft Retailers in facility endowments to support the operation of the new or The Mint Museum Shops were Charlotte’s first museum store. In Inventories 185,427 184,284 America” and as “The Best Museum Shop” by the Market for remodeled facilities as well as other endowment and capital Deposits for future exhibitions, 92,758 67,320 1958, the Woman’s Auxiliary of the Mint Museum of Art voted American Craft and Niche Magazine. Sandy Fisher has served needs in the cultural community. The Museum is party to this prepaid expenses and to set up a shop to raise funds for the Museum and provide the on the regional and national Museum Store Association boards agreement and is budgeted to be allocated $22 million if the other assets public with merchandise relating to the collection and exhibi- Property and Equipment (net) 7,932,646 8,212,678 and also won the Merit Award, the highest award given by the Campaign reaches its funding goal. In support of the plan, Land Use Rights (net) 555,000 570,000 tions. With a $200 loan from the Auxiliary, a committed group MSA for her leadership and service to the organization. corporations and individuals have pledged $60.8 million as of Beneficial Interests in Trusts 18,978,949 18,490,921 of women began selling notecards in a corner of the Museum’s June 30, 2008, of which $36.1 million has been contributed TOTAL ASSETS 41,854,520 41,464,439 lobby. The Mint Museum of Art Shop moved to its present loca- Hundreds of volunteers and staff have contributed more than Liabilities to the campaign. Accordingly, a beneficial interest has been tion in 1985, coinciding with the Museum’s expansion. In 1989 100,000 hours over the past 50 years to make The Mint Museum Accounts Payable 110,074 85,278 included in the Museum’s assets, totaling $13,270,232 at and Accrued Liabilities the Auxiliary hired Sandy Fisher as the first paid employee with Shops successful. Whether providing visitors with a smile, as- June 30, 2008, representing the Museum’s interest in funds Deferred Revenue 55,613 62,555 the title of Manager/Buyer. sisting with merchandise selection, or relaying information about Total Liabilities 165,687 147,833 raised to date. This amount has been included in permanently the Museum, the Shops’ staff is strongly committed to making Prior to the 1999 opening of the Mint Museum of Craft + restricted net assets. Net Assets visitors’ shopping experiences enjoyable and informative. Design, the Museum took over shop ownership from the Mint Unrestricted 5,763,223 6,986,729 In September 2006, the Museum entered into a Development 10,783,412 The Shops’ mission is still the same as it was in 1958: to sell Temporarily Restricted 9,949,754 Agreement with the City of Charlotte, Wachovia Bank N.A. and Permanently Restricted 25,142,198 24,380,123 beautiful and unique art and craft-related merchandise to sup- R.B.C. Corporation to develop and construct a new museum to Total Net Assets 41,688,833 41,316,606 port the Museum’s education programs. North Carolina pottery Total Liabilities and Net Assets 41,854,520 41,464,439 be built in Center City Charlotte as part of a multi-use project. and glass are the Shops’ most popular merchandise. For The new facility will be approximately 145,000 square feet, CHANGE IN NET ASSETS many years, individual bestsellers have included ceramic owned by the City of Charlotte and leased to the Museum. The Change in Net Assets egg separators, paper masks, art prints, Spanish from Operations Mint Museum of Art on Randolph Road will continue to operate, scarves, Queen Charlotte ornaments, and Unrestricted -23,961 16,125 but the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on North Tryon Street Temporarily Restricted 832,197 986,404 exhibition catalogues. will relocate to the new facility. The Museum has entered into Permanently Restricted -45,447 131,899 Total from Operations 762,789 1,134,428 a reconveyance agreement with Bank of America whereby title Other Changes in Net Assets to the building occupied by the Mint Museum of Craft + Design Unrestricted -1,199,545 -4,699,296 will revert to Bank of America or its assignee on a date approxi- Temporarily Restricted 1,461 6,323,504 mating the date the craft museum begins occupying the new Permanently Restricted 807,522 12,001,636 Total from Other Changes -390,562 14,628,373 facility. Because the North Tryon Street building, which has a Total Changes in Net Assets net book value of $5,632,646 as of June 30, 2008, has a time Unrestricted -1,223,506 -4,683,171 A large selection of North Carolina pottery Temporarily Restricted 833,658 7,309,908 is always available in The Mint Museum Shops restriction as to its future use, such net book value was reclas- Permanently Restricted 762,075 12,133,535 sified to temporarily restricted net assets as of June 30, 2007. TOTAL CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 372,227 14,760,272

40 41 > Staff Sales Manager Graphic Design Manager Adult Programs Coordinator Boards for Retail Operations Emily Blanchard Walker Allison Taylor Irene Balboni Executive Graphic Designer Tour Coordinator Board of Trustees Advisory Board Museum Shops Sales Associates Kimberly Cliff Giger Chris Lalley Executive Director Eli Branscome Board Members John S. Arrowood Phil Kline School Programs Coordinator Executive Committee Leigh Ann DiDonato Mary Lou Babb Development Joel Smeltzer Chair Poo Alexander Amber Ginyard Katherine Belk-Cook and Marketing David M. Carroll Welborn E. Alexander, Jr. Administration Kenna House Education Assistant Amy Blumenthal Director of Development Pat Binetti Director of Finance Tiffany Jensen Karen Vidamo Past Chair R. Alfred Brand III Stacy Sumner Jesso Rob Byrd and Administration Ellen Maday Patricia A. Rodgers Library Assistants David M. Carroll Pamela L. Davies C. Michael Smith Elena Tosky Director of Individual Giving Joe Eshelman Chair Elect David Conlan Alan T. Dickson Fiona Vonnegut Regan Jones Brown Accountants Nancy Mosley Beverly Smith Hance Henry W. Debnam Roddey Dowd, Jr. Lisa Lewis Dubois M. Hannah Pickering Development Officer Secretary Dee Dixon Harvey Gantt Lois L. Schneider Curatorial Rosemary Martin Registration Richard “Stick” Williams Jay Everette Dale F. Halton Director of Exhibitions Director of Fine Arts Membership Manager Registrar William H. Fuller III Treasurer Marshall Larsen and Special Projects Charles L. Mo Pat Viser Martha Tonissen Mayberry J. Michael Gaither David Conlan Ed Lewis Kristen Watts Susie Gross Curator of American Art Membership Coordinator Associate Registrar Affiliate Representative Clay Grubb Chris Marshall Facilities Administrator Jonathan Stuhlman Ryann Fairweather Katherine Steiner Susan McKeithen Beverly Smith Hance Michael Marsicano Hank McKiernan Curator of Contemporary Art Hugh McColl, Jr. Database Coordinator Assistant Registrar Acquisitions Chair James J. Hardy Carla Hanzal Patty O’Herron Norman Information Technology Manager Joanna Rice Eric Speer James J. Hardy Henry C. Landon III John West Marc Oken Curator of Decorative Arts Auxiliary Administrator and Registration / Photographic Services Janet LeClair Exhibitions Planning Chair Francis Robicsek Brian Gallagher S. Robinson Lyle, Jr. MMA Special Events Manager Young Affiliates Coordinator Assistant William H. Fuller III Winn Maddrey Ruth G. Shaw David Klingel Consulting Curator of Ancient April Young Andrea Collins At Large Susan McKeithen G. Kennedy Thompson MMCD Special Events Manager American Art Marketing Advisor A. Zachary Smith III Mark W. Mealy Krista Tillman Dean Jordan Dorie Reents-Budet Fred Dabney 2007/2008 Annual Report Thomas E. Norman William H. Williamson III Special Events Assistant Curatorial Assistant Corporate Development Manager Editor Jo Ann Peer Nikki Boyce Kimberly Thomas Betsy Gantt Elizabeth Isenhour Patricia A. Rodgers FRONT COVER: CONTENTS PAGE: Front Desk Coordinator Director of Craft + Design Marketing and Public Relations Graphic Designer A. Zachary Smith III Earlene Stacks Carol Spencer Annie Carlano Manager Emily Blanchard Walker YAMAGUCHI RYUUN. Japanese, 1940- EVERT NIJLAND. Dutch, 1971- Patricia Tracey Front Desk Receptionists Assistant Curator of Craft + Design Elizabeth Isenhour Copy Editor Imagine Reflessa 2006 Keva Walton Wave (detail) 2003 Susan Baldwin Allie Farlowe Public Relations Assistant Rosemary Martin silver-plated hand-blown glass, silver Richard “Stick” Williams kushime madake bamboo and rattan Sue Carver Joelle Karout nitrate, silver, thread Curatorial Assistant Contributors Thomas M. Young (Pictured in full on page nine) Museum Purchase: Funds provided by Lillian Haynes Michelle Mickey Andrea Collins, Ryann Fairweather, TAJ FORER. American, 1981- Founders’ Circle (Susan C. Beech and Gina Howie Education Allie Farlowe, Betsy Gantt, Elizabeth Young Farmer, Fair Oaks, CA 2006 Bill and Patty Gorelick) and exchange Sara Jackson Design and Installation Isenhour, Stacy Sumner Jesso, Regan Director of Education C-print funds from the gifts of Dr. and Mrs. Micheline Love Jones Brown, Joelle Karout, Phil Kline, Head of Design and Installation Cheryl A. Palmer Gift of Allen Thomas, Jr., Wilson, NC. Francis Robicsek, Andrew A. Lanyi, Annette Miner Martha Mayberry, Charles Mo, Cheryl Kurt Warnke Community Relations Director 2008.28.1 Philip M. and Michele M. Abrams Barbara Roberts Palmer, Mike Smith, Pat Viser, Joyce Clarissa Stull Carolyn Mints and an Anonymous Donor. 2007.47 Chief Preparator Weaver Rendering of new center city facility LaVerne Wilson Mitch Francis Librarian Photographers Mint Museum of Art Joyce Weaver Manager and Buyer Preparators Sean Busher, David Ramsey, INSIDE FRONT COVER: for Retail Operations Leah Blackburn BACK COVER: Master Teacher Mint Museum staff members Mint Museum of Art Sandy Fisher William Lipscomb Rita Shumaker Mint Museum of Art English, Ball Gown circa 1820-1825; Family Programs Coordinator American, probably New England, HILARIO QUESADA. Casas Grandes Leslie Strauss Ball Gown circa 1836-1840 Jar 1995 ceramic Mint Museum of Craft + Design Gift of Gretchen and Nelson Grice. 2007.84.9 42 43 > Mint Museum of Craft + Design Mint Museum of Art 2730 Randolph Road Charlotte, NC 28207

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