Fiscal Year 2013-14
Total Page:16
File Type:pdf, Size:1020Kb
Fiscal Year 2013-14 Our Vision Cincinnati Museum Center will be known for its commitment to understanding the richness of our past, present and future 1301 Western Avenue by providing world-class learning experiences for children Cincinnati, Ohio 45203 and adults. cincymuseum.org Our Mission Cincinnati Museum Center inspires people of all ages to learn more about our world through science; regional history; and educational, engaging and meaningful experiences. Profile Cincinnati Museum Center is a one-of-a-kind, multi-museum complex housed in Union Terminal, a historic Art Deco train station and National Historic Landmark. Museum Center’s In 2009, Cincinnati Museum Center received the National Medal for major offerings include: Museum & Library Service, the nation’s highest honor for museums and libraries. The award, given by the Institute of Museum & Library Cincinnati History Museum Services, recognizes institutions for extraordinary civic, educational, Cincinnati History Library & Archives environmental, economic and social contributions to their communities. Duke Energy Children’s Museum Museum of Natural History & Science Robert D. Lindner Family OMNIMAX® Theater Museum Center is the largest cultural institution in the city Accreditation signifies excellence to the museum community, of Cincinnati, with more than 1.4 million visitors per year, and governments, funders, outside agencies and the museum-going public. has been recognized in Forbes Traveler Magazine as the 17th According to the latest estimate from the federal Institute of Museum most visited museum in the country. Permanent and temporary and Library Services, there are 35,000 museums in the U.S., only three exhibits are complemented by Geier Collections & Research percent of which are accredited. Cincinnati Museum Center joins Center, a state-of-the-art collections and research facility. the Cincinnati Art Museum, Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden, the Exhibits are also enhanced through educational programs; National Underground Railroad Freedom Center and the Taft Museum educator and professional development programs; day and of Art as accredited institutions in Cincinnati. overnight camps; public lectures and programs; tours of historic sites and community-wide cultural events. Cincinnati Museum Center has been working with our collaborative partner, the Ohio Chapter of The Nature Conservancy, for more than 50 years to protect the Richard & Lucile Durrell Edge Smithsonian Affiliations facilitate a two-way relationship with the of Appalachia Preserve System. The Preserve is the largest Smithsonian Institution to inspire lifelong learning in communities privately-owned protected natural area in Ohio at 16,000 acres. across the United States. It provides critical habitat for more than 100 rare plant and animal species. The Eulett Center at The Preserve is Museum Center’s research and educational facility. It has increased staff research capabilities and greatly expanded opportunities for educational programming. Named one of 11 Most Endangered Historic Places in 2014 by the In 2012, the National Underground Railroad Freedom National Trust for Historic Preservation, Union Terminal, an iconic Center joined Cincinnati Museum Center in a united corporate symbol of Cincinnati and one of the most significant Art Deco structure, with Cincinnati Museum Center as the sole member of structures in the country, was designed by the firm of Alfred Fellheimer Freedom Center. Since then, the two world-renowned institutions and Steward Wagner, with Paul Cret, in 1933. Union Terminal is a have maintained their distinct brands but have been able to serve National Historic Landmark and one of the country’s last remaining grand-scale Art Deco railroad terminals. The massive 180-foot wide the community together through engaging, inspiring and and 106-foot tall Rotunda, today the second largest half dome in the meaningful experiences. For the purpose of charitable gifts and world, features glass mosaic murals by Winold Reiss depicting the other revenues, each organization has maintained separate history of Cincinnati and the United States. 501(c)3 charity status. Dear Friends, What a year it was! We couldn’t have done it without YOU! Thank you for supporting Cincinnati Museum Center and Cincinnati Union Terminal. Without the dedication and support from of our investors, volunteers, members and community leaders, Museum Center would not be able to provide meaningful experiences, inspiration and lasting memories every day. While it was a big year for exhibitions and programs at Museum Center, the star of the show was our home – Cincinnati Union Terminal. This year, the Cultural Facilities Task Force, with leadership from The Honorable Robert A. McDonald, Secretary of Veterans Affairs, and now Murray Sinclair, Jr., President & CEO & Owner, Ross, Sinclair & Associates, LLP, the community was challenged to evaluate the value of our region’s architectural and cultural heritage not only for our past but for our future. Supporters came out in droves to share their stories and connections to Union Terminal. Our home holds places in the hearts of generations – from building this impressive structure, to welcoming soldiers home from war, to falling in love and getting married, to engaging grandchildren in STEM education – the inspirational stories are never-ending. Additionally, Union Terminal – our National Historic Landmark and one of the country’s last remaining grand-scale Art Deco railroad terminals – received national praise. In May 2014, the Google Street View and Art Project added Union Terminal and Cincinnati Museum Center to their online collections. Virtual visitors from around the world can now walk through the massive Rotunda of Union Terminal to see the beautiful mosaics that adorn the walls and venture into the Museums. One month later, the National Trust for Historic Preservation designated Cincinnati Union Terminal one of the 11 Most Endangered Places in the United States and a National Treasure - as was Cincinnati Music Hall. The National Trust also sent a team to Cincinnati to open the Yes on 8 Action Center on Fountain Square. This interactive pop-up site, designed in collaboration with the My Union Terminal Campaign Committee, was a one-stop-shop for saving our iconic piece of Hamilton County history. Visitors learned more about the restoration plan, shared their memories, pledged their vote and even posed next to Union Terminal’s iconic murals for a special photo opp. Then, on November 4, the voters said YES! There is truly no Union Terminal or Cincinnati Museum Center without YOU! Thank you for saving our home, the home of super heroes, and allowing us to continue to create meaningful experiences and lasting memories in a building that is just as inspiring. Gratefully, Francie S. Hiltz Elizabeth W. Pierce Chair, Board of Trustees President & CEO Douglass W. McDonald Retired President & CEO photos: Sarah Brancato Board Chair Vice Chair Secretary Francie S. Hiltz Reverend Damon Lynch, Jr. Edward D. Diller Civic Leader Pastor, New Jerusalem Partner-in-Charge, Cincinnati Office, Baptist Church Taft Stettinius & Hollister LLP Past Chair Otto M. Budig, Jr. Vice Chair President & CEO President, Budco Group, Inc. Hon. Jeffery P. Hopkins Elizabeth W. Pierce U.S. Bankruptcy Judge, President & CEO, Vice Chair U.S. Bankruptcy Court Cincinnati Museum Center Cynthia Walker Kenny Owner, Cynthia Kenny Creative Vice Chair General Counsel Mary Zalla George H. Vincent Vice Chair Global President, Consumer Brands, Managing Partner, Managing Director, Cincinnati and Dinsmore and Shohl LLP John M. Tew, Jr., M.D. Chicago, Landor Associates Professor of Neurosurgery, Vice President of Community Affairs, UC Health; Treasurer Executive Director of Community Matthew A. Sheakley Affairs, UC College of Medicine President, The Sheakley Group Trustees Greg D. Carmichael David L. Hausrath Mitchel D. Livingston, Ph.D. J. Scott Robertson President and Chief Operating Retired, Senior Vice President and Vice President, Student Affairs and Chairman, RCF Group Officer, General Counsel, Ashland Inc. Chief Diversity Officer, Emeritus, Keith P. Spiller Fifth Third Bancorp Carrie K. Hayden University of Cincinnati Partner, Executive Committee Martiné R. Dunn Civic Leader Phillip C. Long Member, Thompson Hine LLP Attorney at Law, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Jeffrey P. Hinebaugh Director Emeritus, Taft Museum of Art Judith K. Stein, M.D. Susan B. Esler Partner, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP John E. Pepper, Jr. Civic Leader Vice President and Chief Human Katy Hollister Retired, Chairman and CEO, Steve Steinman Resources & Communications Offi- Chief Strategy Officer, Managing The Procter & Gamble Company; Chairman and CEO, Sims-Lohman cer, Ashland Inc. Honorary Co-Chairman, National Partner Carolyn M. Tastad Underground Railroad Freedom David E. Foxx U.S. Tax Services, Deloitte Tax LLP Global Officer, Customer Business Dev., Chief Executive Officer, d.e. Foxx Allison H. Kropp Center; Retired Chairman, The Walt Disney Company The Procter & Gamble Company & Associates Attorney at Law, Dinsmore & Shohl LLP Thomas H. Quinn, Jr. Anne Drackett Thomas Robert L. Fregolle, Jr. Brian G. Lawlor Civic Leader Retired, Global Customer Business President, Bardes Corporation Sr. Vice President, Television, E.W. Albert W. Vontz III Development Officer, The Procter & Scripps Company Johnna Reeder Gamble Company Co-Chairman, Heidelberg Distributing Gary Z. Lindgren President and CEO, REDI Cincinnati, LLC; Regional Economic Company R. Keith