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The Frick | Pittsburgh 2006 –2007 ANNUAL REPORT Chairman’S Message WELCOME The Frick | Pittsburgh 2006 –2007 ANNUAL REPORT Chairman’s Message IT HAS BEEN MY GREAT PLEASURE AND GOOD FORTUNE TO BE INVOLVED WITH THE FRICK ART & Historical Center as a member of the Board of Trustees, as interim executive director in 2001-2002, and now, as Board chairman. During this exciting time of growth for the institution, the Frick’s Board, staff and supporters have joined forces to make the Frick one of the premier art and history centers in the nation. In the past 16 years, we have accomplished a great deal, establishing a standard of excellence in preserving the collection and site, and in breathing life into this rich historic resource through outstanding educational programming for all ages. I offer a sincere “thank you” to all the people whose support has helped make that happen.We could not have done it without you! In order to continue on this road to excellence, we undertook a strategic planning process that defined three goals to guide the future progress of the Frick Art & Historical Center: Unify and Enhance the Visitor Experience Interrelated exhibitions, programs and signage encourage and guide visitors through a unified experience that builds connections among Clayton,The Frick Art Museum, the Car and Carriage Museum, the Greenhouse, and our natural environment. Build and Broaden Constituencies The Frick strives to help visitors from all backgrounds discover their own connections to Pittsburgh’s history and culture. Collaborations with arts and educational institutions throughout our region and the world connect us and our collections to people from a wide variety of places and experiences. Conserve and Protect the Collections Preserving the varied art and artifacts in our collections is a critical part of the Frick’s Strategic Initiative.The goal of our present and future efforts is to employ the best practices to care for and preserve these materials so they can be enjoyed and studied by visitors today (both here at the Frick and at major exhibitions around the world to which we occasionally loan selected works), as well as by their children and grandchildren. In order to accomplish these important goals, we invite participation among all of our stakeholders.We look forward to collaborating with the community in preserving and telling the stories of our city, while, at the same time, meeting the changing needs of our contemporary society. Danforth P.Fales CHAIRMAN, BOARD OF TRUSTEES 2 | 2006-2007 ANNUAL REPORT Director’s Message IT’S AN EXCITING TIME FOR THE FRICK ART & HISTORICAL CENTER. There are many remarkable things happening—and planned for the future—and we are pleased to share some highlights with you in this, our first annual report. I hope you will take the time to look through these pages and learn about our recent successes and our plans for continued growth to meet your needs. This annual report provides details about the Frick and our wide array of programs, and shares some of our hopes for the years ahead. Most importantly, it provides us with an opportunity to publicly thank you for your support of this wonderful place, which has been instrumental in helping us maintain our standing as one of Pittsburgh’s premier arts, cultural and historical organizations. I am proud of our role in this community and hope that you share that pride, since this is truly a collaborative effort. Although the Frick is a destination for many thousands of visitors each year, we will never be content to rest on our laurels. Instead, we have defined our vision for the future and developed a list of strategic priorities to guide us in accomplishing that vision.These priorities, as outlined in the Chairman’s Message, enable the Frick to continue enriching the lives of all in our community. To accomplish our objectives in a timely, strategic and efficient manner, the Frick Board and staff worked with noted museum architectural and planning firm, E.Verner Johnson & Associates, to create a Master Site Plan that was funded by The Heinz Endowments. This document describes in detail a number of specific steps we will be taking to ensure a unified, engaging experience for every visitor who comes through our gates.These include: • Making improvements to buildings on site • Resolving collection storage and exhibition issues • Creating improved spaces for learning activities • Providing better working conditions for staff As always, the Frick continues to enrich the lives of our visitors through a variety of educational programs.Through these programs, visitors of all ages and backgrounds can explore, experience and learn about art and history in myriad ways and discover their own connections to Pittsburgh’s history and culture. We will continue planning and providing exhibitions and programs that enrich the lives of those in our community, and we sincerely hope that you will continue to be an important part of our efforts. Please understand that our most profound work is only beginning, and that your ongoing support is crucial to our continued success. On behalf of our Board, administration and staff, please accept my deepest thanks for all that you have done—and continue to do—to support the arts and culture in Pittsburgh and the Frick Art & Historical Center. William B. Bodine, Jr. DIRECTOR 2006-2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 3 Unifying and Enhancing an Already Remarkable Enjoying the gardens and grounds is just one part of the visitor experience at the Frick. 1931 four-cylinder motorcycle, built by the KJ Excelsior–Henderson Motorcycle Manufacturing Co., on loan from the Collection of Thomas McKee. 4 | 2006-2007 ANNUAL REPORT Visitor Experience SEVEN BUILDINGS COMBINE ON FIVE AND A HALF ACRES IN PITTSBURGH’S EAST END TO PROVIDE a distinctive artistic, cultural and historical experience for more than 120,000 visitors each year. They come from the immediate neighborhood, across the region and around the world to view the Frick’s exhibitions, collections of fine and decorative arts and vintage cars; tour Clayton, the historic Henry Clay Frick mansion; and take part in lectures, classes and workshops. Often, they return for future visits with family members or friends. Realizing the importance of providing visitors with an experience that is at once enjoyable, enriching and educational, the Frick strategically plans exhibitions, programs, classes, and events that encompass our varied collections. For guests, this means opportunities both to view works of art and artifacts that date back several centuries, and to enhance their understanding of and appreciation for them.This also translates to experiencing, in meaningful ways, items in the collections that range from Old Master paintings to nineteenth-century household artifacts to automobiles.The programs provide a variety of options for visitors and learning styles. The exhibition Off the Pedestal: New Women in the Art of Homer, Chase and Sargent, which focused on women’s domestic roles during the late 1800s and early 1900s, exemplified this.The exhibition’s themes were communicated through interpretive materials that accompanied the installation in the art museum, as well as through a selected group of collection artifacts related to American life at the turn of the century in Clayton and the Car and Carriage Museum. Educational offerings here are varied and diverse, and range from interactive and exploratory classes for children to exhibition-related programs for adults presented by scholars and experts from the worlds of art and history.All provide a wealth of incomparable—and enriching— learning opportunities. Consider our popular Saturday morning Frick Kids program, which offers the entire family an interactive learning experience related to the current exhibition or some aspect of the permanent collection. Teachers from schools across the region also bring their students to participate in engaging art and history programs built around an exceptional range of art, artifacts and primary sources. Continuing to explore and identify new ways to serve visitors is one of our key objectives. Several new initiatives are outlined in the Frick’s recently developed Master Site Plan (see page 3), which will further enhance and ensure the quality of the visitor experience. MOTORCYCLES ENJOYED IMMENSE POPULARITY DURING THE EARLY twentieth century. In fact, Henry Clay Frick owned two. The sense of freedom and adventure embodied in these two-wheeled wonders was portrayed in the Car and Carriage Museum’s exhibition Built for Speed: the Allure of the Early Motorcycle, which featured Indian and Harley Davidson motorcycles from the early 1920s – 1960s. 2006-2007 ANNUAL REPORT | 5 Building the Frick A fascinating part of any visit to the Frick includes a stop at the Car and Carriage Museum, where more than 20 vintage automobiles illustrate Pittsburgh’s place in automotive history. Visitors relax on the Great Lawn and enjoy a musical performance under the stars. 6 | 2006-2007 ANNUAL REPORT Community AS AN ARTISTICALLY, CULTURALLY AND HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT ORGANIZATION, the Frick Art & Historical Center has the opportunity—and obligation—to share its remarkable resources with people who live across the city and around the world. The Frick has long been dedicated to connecting with diverse audiences.We accomplish this through an extensive array of programs, exhibitions and other initiatives that enable us to help people discover their connections to Pittsburgh’s history and culture. Strategic collaborations with a number of arts and educational institutions help extend our reach. This was the case when we recently worked with faculty members from the Asian Studies Center, University Center for International Studies at the University of Pittsburgh. From this connection emerged an important exhibition of the elegant work of Japanese woodblock print master Tsukioka Kôgyo, several educational programs related to the exhibition and a full-color gallery guide funded in part by the Asian Studies Center.
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