2006 / 2007 Annual Report

Celebrating the Past, Envisioning the Future Mission Statement The Mint Museum is a unique gathering place for people to experience art [OYV\NOZPNUPÄJHU[HUK]HYPLKJVSSLJ[PVUZLUNHNPUNL_OPIP[PVUZHUKPUUV]H[P]L LK\JH[PVUHSWYVNYHTZ

Artistic Vision At The Mint Museum, we believe that art creates a unique experience which can positively transform peoples’ lives and that this experience must be physically and intellectually accessible to our entire community. Our passion for art is conveyed through stimulating scholarship, creative presentation, innovative educational programs and our collection.

;OL4PU[4\ZL\TJVSSLJ[Z^VYRZVM[OLOPNOLZ[X\HSP[`HUKTLYP[YLÅLJ[PUN[OLKP]LYZP[`VM artistic endeavor. We will celebrate and augment the display of our permanent collection with ZPNUPÄJHU[[YH]LSPUNL_OPIP[PVUZHUKJVSSHIVYH[PVUZ^P[OV[OLYPUZ[P[\[PVUZ>L^PSSLUOHUJL our strengths in Ceramics, Historic Costume and Art of the Ancient Americas to demonstrate our leadership in these areas. We will aggressively build important collections of American Art, Contemporary Art and Contemporary Craft. Through these efforts, we will tell the story of humanity’s collective artistic aspirations to our local, regional and national audiences.

We recognize that the ownership of artworks is an obligation; one of stewardship for future generations. We acknowledge our responsibility to contribute dialogue 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.

Artistic Focus The Mint Museum’s artistic focus is American Art, Art of the Ancient Americas, Ceramics, Contemporary Art, Contemporary Craft and Historic Costume.

FRONT COVER: Early view of the Mint Museum of Art ANN WOLFF. Bowls 1988, from the exhibition OBSERVATIONS - works by Ann Wolff Architectural rendering of the planned Center City facility on South Tryon Street

BACK COVER: Summer Art Camp participants drawing on the front lawn at the Mint Museum of Art Mint Museum of Craft + Design 2 0 0 6 / 2 0 0 7 Annual Report

Contents

< Mission / Vision 2 Letter from the Board Chair 4 Letter from the Director 6 Collections 12 Acquisitions 16 Outgoing Loans 17 Exhibitions 22 70th Anniversary History 23 Timeline: 1936-2006 25 Education 31 (MÄSPH[LZ 33 Development 42 Museum Reaccreditation 43 Financials 45 Staff 46 Boards Letter from the Board Chair

Dear Friends,

On behalf of the Board of Trustees of The Mint Museum, it is my pleasure to present to you the 2006/2007 Annual Report in celebration of the 70th anniversary of the Museum. The Museum has had another exciting and challenging year and it has been my privilege to chair the dedicated group of volunteers who serve on the Board of Trustees. As we continue toward our goal of expansion, the Board has been called upon to work very hard HSVUN^P[O[OLZ[HMM(MÄSPH[LZ]VS\U[LLYZHUKJVTT\UP[`WHY[ULYZ[VLUZ\YL[OH[^LJVU[PU\L to meet all of the institution’s current obligations to present strong exhibitions and programs while planning for expansion. These plans include the design of the new Mint Museum in Center City, the reprogramming of the existing Mint Museum of Art, and all of the associated ÄUHUJPHSHUKVYNHUPaH[PVUHSWSHUUPUN I would like to thank Zach Smith for chairing the Building Committee that has taken on a large share of the workload for planning the new facility. Other members of the committee are Bev Hance, Bill Gorelick and Bill Nichols. Staff members are Phil Kline, Mark Leach, Martha Mayberry, Charles Mo, Cheryl Palmer, Mike Smith, Kurt Warnke and Kristen Watts. They are working closely with architects from Machado and Silvetti Associates of Boston and Clark Patterson Associates of Charlotte. The Museum is also very appreciative of the support and JVVWLYH[PVUYLJLP]LKMYVT[OLLSLJ[LKVMÄJPHSZHUKZ[HMMVM[OL*P[`VM*OHYSV[[L4LJRSLUI\YN County and the North Carolina State Legislature. The Arts & Science Council has taken a leadership role in coordinating the operating endowment campaign that will help address the incremental operating costs of the new Museum. We are fortunate to live in a community where cooperation of the public and private sectors results in such wonderful opportunities for growth.

2 :WLJPHSUV[LZOV\SKILTHKLVM[OL(MÄSPH[LZ[OH[Z\WWVY[;OL4PU[4\ZL\T!*OHYSV[[L Garden Club, Delhom Service League, Docents of the Mint, Founders’ Circle, Friends of the 4PU[4PU[4\ZL\T(\_PSPHY`HUK@V\UN(MÄSPH[LZVM[OL4PU[(SSVM[OLZL(MÄSPH[LZWYV]PKL ]VS\U[LLYZHUKÄUHUJPHSZ\WWVY[[V[OL4\ZL\T[OH[LUHISL[OLPUZ[P[\[PVU[VHJOPL]LHOPNO level of operations. For example, the Garden Club provides funding for enhanced grounds maintenance; the Delhom Service League raises dollars for acquisitions and publications; the Docents lead over 600 tours each year; the Founders’ Circle provides funding for exhibitions, programming and acquisitions; the Friends present excellent adult programming; the Auxiliary YHPZLZM\UKZMVYHJX\PZP[PVUZHUKLK\JH[PVUWYVNYHTZ"HUK[OL@V\UN(MÄSPH[LZWYV]PKLM\UKPUN and link the Museum to the young professionals of the region. The total membership of [OL(MÄSPH[LNYV\WZPZV]LY^OPJOPZH^VUKLYM\S[LZ[HTLU[[V[OLLUNHNLTLU[VM[OL community in their Museum. I also want to recognize the staff of The Mint Museum for the amazing effort they OH]LW\[MVY[OPUJVU[PU\PUN[VIYPUNZPNUPÄJHU[L_OPIP[PVUZHUKL_JLSSLU[WYVNYHTTPUN[V[OL community, while also dedicating large amounts of time to planning for the expansion of the Museum. The opportunities we have over the next few years will require a massive effort on everyone’s part to achieve the vision of The Mint Museum and to support Charlotte’s objective to become a cultural destination. I want to thank you for your support and ask that you continue to be an engaged participant in the exciting growth of the community’s Museum. Please continue to be a frequent visitor to experience the visual arts.

Sincerely,

David M. Carroll, Chair The Mint Museum Board of Trustees

3 Letter from the Director

Dear Friends,

In 2006, The Mint Museum celebrated its 70thHUUP]LYZHY`HZ5VY[O*HYVSPUH»ZÄYZ[HY[ museum! We are extremely proud to achieve this milestone, which allowed us to celebrate our past while continuing our efforts for future planning, ensuring that we continue to exceed expectations for the operations of the Museum. The Mint Museum is fortunate to have support from across the community and beyond as the institution continues to deliver engaging exhibitions and innovative educational WYVNYHTTPUNMVYHSS]PZP[VYZ:\WWVY[LYZPUJS\KL[OL(Y[Z :JPLUJL*V\UJPS(MÄSPH[L organizations, corporate partners, local government, volunteers, Trustees, collaborative partners and donors. The organization is extremely privileged to have a dedicated and knowledgeable staff as the foundation for carrying out its mission and vision. The staff comes to work every day with a passion for service to the community that is truly inspiring for anyone who comes into contact with them. They embrace the values of the organization: 0U[LNYP[`(JOPL]LTLU[ ;LHT^VYR*VUZ[P[\LU[-VJ\Zand :[L^HYKZOPW. Such professionalism and commitment were recognized by the American Association of Museums when The Mint Museum was awarded reaccreditation in December 2006. This review of the Museum’s policies, procedures, NV]LYUHUJLL_OPIP[PVUZJVSSLJ[PVUZHUKWYVNYHTTPUNJVUÄYTLK[OH[[OLPUZ[P[\[PVU JVU[PU\LZ[VVWLYH[L^P[O[OLOPNOLZ[WYVMLZZPVUHSZ[HUKHYKZVM[OLT\ZL\TÄLSK The Mint Museum is on schedule with planning for an expansion that includes the new Mint Museum in Center City along with the continued operation of the Mint Museum of Art on Randolph Road.

4 The institution’s strategy for expansion includes four components: ‹ -PYZ[PZ[OLWO`ZPJHSJVUZ[Y\J[PVUVM[OLUL^MHJPSP[`HZWHY[VM[OL>HJOV]PH*\S[\YHS *HTW\Z+L]LSVWTLU[;OPZWYVQLJ[^PSSPUJYLHZLV\YZWHJLI`V]LY ZX\HYL MLL[NP]PUN\ZTVYL[OHU HKKP[PVUHSZWHJL;OLKLZPNUKL]LSVWTLU[WOHZL^HZ JVTWSL[LKPU[OLMV\Y[OX\HY[LYVM[OLÄZJHS`LHYHUK^LHYLUV^PU[OLTPKZ[VM[OL JVUZ[Y\J[PVUKYH^PUNWOHZL*VUZ[Y\J[PVUPZWSHUULK[VILNPUPU6J[VILY "[OL J\YYLU[ZJOLK\SLKJVTWSL[PVUKH[LMVY[OLI\PSKPUNPZ4HYJO[VILJLSLIYH[LK ^P[OHNYHUKVWLUPUNSH[LY[OH[`LHY ‹ :LJVUKPZ[OLVWLYH[PUNLUKV^TLU[JHTWHPNUILPUNJVVYKPUH[LKI`[OL(Y[Z  :JPLUJL*V\UJPS;OLNVHSVM[OLJHTWHPNUPZ TPSSPVUHUKI`[OLLUKVM[OL ÄZJHS`LHY[OLJHTWHPNUOHKYHPZLK TPSSPVU6M[OL[V[HSNVHS TPSSPVUPZ [HYNL[LKMVY[OLLUKV^TLU[VM;OL4PU[4\ZL\T ‹ ;OPYKPZHJVSSLJ[PVUZJHTWHPNUILPUNVYNHUPaLKI`[OL;Y\Z[LLZJVTT\UP[`SLHKLYZ HUKZ[HMM;OPZJHTWHPNU^PSSZVSPJP[UL^^VYRZVMHY[MVY[OL4\ZL\T[HYNL[PUN [OLMVJ\ZHYLHZVM(TLYPJHU(Y[*VU[LTWVYHY`(Y[HUK*VU[LTWVYHY`*YHM[MVY HNNYLZZP]LNYV^[O^OPSLSVVRPUNMVYM\Y[OLYZPUN\SHYVWWVY[\UP[PLZPU[OLV[OLYHY[PZ[PJ MVJ\ZHYLHZVM(Y[VM[OL(UJPLU[(TLYPJHZ*LYHTPJZHUK/PZ[VYPJ*VZ[\TL ‹ -V\Y[OPZ[OLVYNHUPaH[PVUHSJHWHJP[`NYV^[O^OPJOT\Z[VJJ\YV]LY[OLUL_[ZL]LYHS `LHYZZV[OH[[OL4\ZL\TPZWYVWLYS`WVZP[PVULK[VVWLYH[LPU[OLUL^LU]PYVUTLU[ ;OPZJVTWVULU[PUJS\KLZHKKP[PVUHSHUU\HSZ\WWVY[MVYZ[HMÄUNHUKWYVNYHTTPUN L_WLUZLZ Documented throughout this report is information about collections growth, exhibition presentations, educational programming, community outreach, collaborative partnerships, (MÄSPH[LJVU[YPI\[PVUZHUKKL]LSVWTLU[LMMVY[Z I would like to thank all of our partners: members, volunteers, Trustees, companies, (MÄSPH[LZHUKM\UKLYZ;OL4PU[4\ZL\TPZNYV^PUNHUKWYVZWLYPUN^P[O`V\YZ\WWVY[HUK^L look forward to the future with much excitement.

Come, Experience Art!

Best regards,

Phil Kline, Executive Director The Mint Museum

5 ;OYV\NOV\[ Mint Museum of Art Collections the permanent collection The American Art Collection received the gift of four of The Mint Museum drawings by German-born artist Oscar Bluemner ILULÄ[LKNYLH[S`MYVT[OL (1867-1938), who became an American citizen in 1899. His work is greatly respected due to his early NLULYVZP[`VMPUKP]PK\HSZ contributions to the American Modernism movement LP[OLYI`[OLKVUH[PVUVM of the early 20th century. The works are Griggstown, HY[^VYRZVY[OLJVU[YPI\[PVU )SVVTÄLSK1HTLZ:[YLL[, )SVVTÄLSK3VJR)YPKNL, and Soho. The drawings date from 1915 to 1921 and VMTVUPLZYLZ[YPJ[LK[V were a gift from Jerald and Mary Melberg. The art of the purchase of works Oscar Bluemner was recently showcased in a special exhibition organized by the Museum of Modern Art in VMHY[(ZV\[SPULKPU[OL New York City. 4\ZL\T»Z(Y[PZ[PJ=PZPVU Among the many exciting gifts in Fiscal Year :[H[LTLU[[OLPUZ[P[\[PVU 2007 was the donation of 248 works selected from the holdings of the American Ceramics Society, will continue to enhance the world’s largest organization dedicated to the [OLZ[YLUN[OZVM[OL(Y[ advancement of ceramics. During its 110-year history, the society has amassed a rich collection of works VM[OL(UJPLU[(TLYPJHZ representative of the diversity and breadth of the *LYHTPJZHUK/PZ[VYPJ nation’s ceramics community. American potteries *VZ[\TLJVSSLJ[PVUZ" represented in the gift include Newcomb Pottery, Cowan Pottery Studio, Roseville Pottery, Lewis China ^OPSLHNNYLZZP]LS` Company, and the Weller Pottery, among others. I\PSKPUNPTWVY[HU[ The work of major talents such as Mary Louise McLaughlin, Viktor Schreckengost, Mary Overbeck JVSSLJ[PVUZVM(TLYPJHU and Oscar Louis Bachelder is also included within (Y[*VU[LTWVYHY`(Y[ these holdings. The gift of this important body HUK*VU[LTWVYHY`*YHM[ of ceramic works greatly strengthens The Mint Museum’s collection of American ceramics. (ZPUWHZ[`LHYZ;OL4PU[ North Carolina pottery makes up a rich 4\ZL\TYLJLP]LKTHU` repository of works within the Museum’s holdings. In Fiscal Year 2007, among the many acquisitions noteworthy acquisitions representing state potters was the gift of a *V]LYLK K\YPUN 1HYby Pamela Owens (1958- ) of the Jugtown Pottery. This piece was the Delhom Service League’s 2006 Potters Market Invitational Purchase.

6 The Contemporary Art Collection experienced a number of important acquisitions, including the gift of a provocative sculpture by Siobhan Hapaska (1963- ) entitled Perpetual from 2001. The piece L_WSVYLZ[OLPU[LYWSH`VMHY[PÄJLHUKUH[\YLHZ^LSSHZ life and death, and is represented by a solitary, dried pine tree festooned with clear glass ornaments that house the needles which once thrived on the tree’s branches. The sculpture was a gift from the Heather and Tony Podesta Collection of Falls Church, Va. The Mint Museum of Art also received the gift of a major acrylic on canvas painting by George Bireline (1923-2002) entitled .H[LVM/LH]LU that dates to 1988 and was donated by Ron Rozzelle and Rosa Patton. Bireline was known for his colorful palette; OPZHY[^VYRYHUNLKMYVTLHYS`ÄN\YHSHIZ[YHJ[PVUZ to Abstract Expressionism to his renowned Color Field paintings. Bireline’s work was twice showcased in the North Carolina Artist Exhibition and enjoyed a long and successful career in the state. Another important North Carolina artist whose work entered the collection in 2006 was Maud F. Gatewood (1934- MAUD F. GATEWOOD. American, 1934-2004 2004). The Mint Museum of Art was among those 5L^.YV^[OHM[LY[OL-PYL@LSSV^Z[VUL:[\K` 2002 institutions that were named in her estate plans. A acrylic on canvas Gift of the Estate of Maud F. Gatewood. 2006.75.5 total of 15 Gatewood artworks were given to the Mint Museum of Art. Well-known and honored within the state and beyond, she will be missed as a talent whose artistic Gallery of Bearden’s 1980 serigraph entitled 1Haa00. career spanned more than 50 years. The image is a visualization of blues musicians and The purchase of a 1947 gelatin silver print by underscores the artist’s passion for American jazz music. Rosalie Gwathmey (1908-2001) entitled )LLY.HYKLU The Historic Costume and Fashionable Dress captures an early insight into Charlotte’s African Collection continues to strengthen its importance American society. This purchase was made possible within the institution. The gift of a circa 1790 *HSHZO with exchange funds from the gifts of Dr. and Mrs. from an anonymous donor presents a fascinating and th Francis Robicsek, the Charlotte Debutante Club, Alan early example of an 18 century fashion that served and Rochelle Kesselman, and Dr. Norton T. Montague. to protect a lady’s coiffure from the elements. This Over the years, the Mint Museum of Art has proudly example measures 14 inches high and is constructed assembled the largest collection of artworks by VMÄULNYLLUZPSRV]LYHJVSSHWZPISLJHNLVM^VVKLU Romare Bearden (1911-1988) in a public museum. In YLLKZ(SZVVMOPZ[VYPJHSUV[LPZHTHNUPÄJLU[P]VY`ZPSR 2006, these holdings were enriched with a donation satin >LKKPUN.V^U that dates to 1880 and which from Zach and Emily Smith and the Jerald Melberg

7 was donated by Ellen Maday, who wore it for her 1968 wedding. The gown was originally made for the donor’s great-uncle’s mother’s wedding in 1880 and displays the foreshadowing of the fashionable bustle silhouette that would come to dominate mid-1880s fashions. In the area of contemporary haute couture, ROSALIE GWATHMEY. American, 1908-2001 Beer .HYKLU 1947 [OLJVSSLJ[PVUJVU[PU\LZ[VILULÄ[MYVT[OLNLULYVZP[`VM gelatin silver print a number of fashionable women. Among them is Mrs. Museum Purchase: Exchange Funds from the gifts of Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek, the Charlotte Debutante Club, Alan and Rochelle Charles B. Wrightsman, whose impeccable taste is Kesselman, and Dr. Norton T. Montague. 2006.99 YLÅLJ[LKPUZ\JOVULVMHRPUKJYLH[PVUZHZ[OLISHJR and white silk ,]LUPUN.V^U designed for the donor by Oscar de la Renta. Other fashions by notable designers added to the collection in 2006 were created by Valentino, Yves Saint Laurent, Liancarlo, Ungaro, and Geoffrey Beene. The Native American Art Collection received a group of Native American ceramics from the collection of Gretchen and Nelson Grice. These wares include works by such notable artisans as Andrew Padilla, Robert Tenorio, Lonnie Vigil, and Christine Nofchissey McHorse, among others.

ROMARE BEARDEN. American, 1911-1988 1Haa001980 screenprint Gift of Emily and Zach Smith and Jerald Melberg Gallery. 2006.45 Art © Romare Bearden Foundation/ Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY

8 MICHAEL JAMES. American, 1949- Mint Museum of Craft + Design 6MMLYPUN 2004 digitally developed and printed cotton Gift of Arlene and Eric Oppenheim, Suzy Ruth and Thom Young, The Mint Museum of Craft + Design collects Barbara Laughlin, Susan and Loy McKeithen, Lorne Lassiter and international studio craft and design that celebrates Gary Ferraro, Gabi and Rael Gorelick, Carol and Shelton Gorelick, Emily and Fred Gurtman, Diane and Marc Grainer, Judy and John singular moments of artistic and design excellence. Alexander. 2006.100 Works of exceptional quality produced by established and emerging artists and designers that delineate In September 2006, the Founders’ Circle—the historical, technical and stylistic innovation continue JYHM[T\ZL\T»ZUH[PVUHSZ\WWVY[(MÄSPH[L·NLULYV\ZS` to be the primary focus for collection. raised $40,000 at the annual Mint Condition Gala Live The Mint Museum of Craft + Design acquired Auction. These proceeds have been used to double 28 works of art in craft media through gifts or the size of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design’s W\YJOHZLZK\YPUNÄZJHS`LHY*VU[LTWVYHY` international jewelry collection. Acquisitions were JSH`ÄILYNSHZZTL[HSHUK^VVK^LYLHJX\PYLKMYVT made at SOFA Chicago (The International Exposition Finland, Germany, Italy, Japan, Russia, Switzerland, of Sculptural Objects & Functional Art) and at The Netherlands, the United Kingdom, the United Collect in London (the British Craft Council’s annual States, and Uzbekistan. A predominant theme this international contemporary art fair). Among the newly year was acquisition by coalition. Groups of donors acquired works is Japanese artist Emiko Suo’s gold from across the nation joined together to purchase leaf and stainless steel Neckpiece. This intricately pieces earmarked for acquisition by the craft HZZLTISLK^VYRJSLHYS`PSS\Z[YH[LZ[OLHY[PZ[»ZÅHPYMVY museum’s curatorial team. design and innovative approach to precious and

9 non-precious metals. Two other important purchases North Carolina artist George Peterson’s that add texture and range to the collection include 3H`LYLK:X\HYL, also a standout in the Mint Condition Italian artist Annamaria Zanella’s Brooch, executed Gala Live Auction, was purchased for the Museum in silver, enamel, gold and ultramarine pigment, and by Clemmer and David Montague. This simple yet Russian artist Natalya Pinchuk’s Brooch made of bold walnut sculpture reveals the artist’s intuitive and wool, copper, plastic and enamel. Zanella’s piece visceral approach to sculpting wood. bears the distinction of gracing the cover of Schmuck Fiber also saw growth with the addition of , a catalogue documenting an international 6MMLYPUN, a cutting-edge quilt made by American exhibition that surveys innovative jewelry of the Michael James. The purchase was made possible moment. Perhaps most compelling is the imaginative with funds provided by Arlene and Eric Oppenheim, adaptation of nontraditional materials by artists Suzy Ruth and Thom Young, Barbara Laughlin, Susan from across the globe to create alluring, manifestly and Loy McKeithen, Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro, desirable and wearable artworks. Gabi and Rael Gorelick, Carol and Shelton Gorelick, Emily and Fred Gurtman, Diane and Marc Grainer, and Judy and John Alexander. This technically intriguing quilt illustrates the artist’s recent combination of digital imagery and screen printing with traditional quilting techniques. 6MMLYPUN makes an interesting comparison with James’ 9O`[OT*VSVY!0TWYV]PZH[PVU, a piece already in the collection and created almost two decades ago. In ceramics, the Mint Museum of Craft + Design purchased Japanese artist Takashi Hinoda’s

10 11 The following is a complete Donations and Bequests Acquisitions SPZ[PUNVMKVUVYZVMHY[^VYR to the Collection

[V;OL4PU[4\ZL\TK\YPUN American Art ÄZJHS`LHY;OLZL Jerald and Mary Melberg KVUH[PVUZHUKW\YJOHZLZ American Indian Art JVU[YPI\[LK[V`L[HUV[OLY Gretchen and Nelson Grice year of successful growth MVY[OLJVSSLJ[PVUZ

OSCAR BLUEMNER. American (born Germany), 1867-1938 Soho 1918 graphite on paper Gift of Jerald and Mary Melberg. 2006.97.3

12 Contemporary Craft Historic Costume Judy and John Alexander Anonymous donor Anonymous donor Anonymous donor in honor of Carol and Shelton Gorelick Holly B. Mo Gabi and Rael Gorelick Elaine Bell Diane and Marc Grainer Mary Brandwein Emily and Fred Gurtman Audrey Pauline Harris Brown Theresa Johansson Joanna Pittman Fox Rebecca Klemm Nancy Gewirz Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro Alice Lineberger Harney Barbara Laughlin Norma Hein Jane and Arthur Mason Dorothy D. Hodges Susan and Loy McKeithen DEBBIE GARCIA BROWN. Clemmer and David Montague Acoma, 20th century Arlene and Eric Oppenheim Olla in Traditional Design 1995 clay with polychrome slip Carole Starr Schein Gift of Gretchen and Nelson Grice. Donna Schneier and Leonard 2006.85.14 Goldberg Nancy Stevenson (Bequest of) Art of the Ancient Americas Suzy Ruth and Thom Young Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek Sally M. Thomas

Contemporary Art American Ceramic Society Anonymous donor in honor of Jill and Grant Robbins Bruce and Margo Evans *HSHZO circa 1770-1780 American, 18th century David Finn silk over walnut reed ribs with cotton lining Maud G. Gatewood (Estate of) Anonymous Donor. 2006.72.1 Jan G. Milner and John and Elizabeth Hubbell Laurance D. Triplette Rebecca McAden Hudson in loving Peter Norton Family memory of Florence Morrison Heather and Tony Podesta Byrnes and Catherine Byrnes Jill and Grant Robbins SIOBHAN HAPASKA. British 1963- Perpetual 2001 McAden Ron Rozzelle and Rosa Patton pine tree, pine needles, blown-glass Randy S. Johnson Jim A. Steele and Gregory D. Felts IH\ISLZZ[LLSÄ[[PUNZNSHZZ^VVK Heather and Tony Podesta Collection, Richard and Barbara Justice Falls Church, Va. 2006.92.12a-e

13 Carol Knight European Art Patricia Garrett Lawton Simmons Jones (Bequest of) Dorothy Lord Lyn Mack Latin American Art Ellen Maday Martha Tonissen Mayberry Nelson Grice in honor of Louise Mayberry Elinor C. Mazzoni Spanish Colonial Art Suzanne M. Metcalf Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek Dr. and Mrs. Hugh Reid Montgomery, Sr. Purchases for the Collection Jane Ellen (Norman) Nichols Contemporary Art A Palm Beach Lady Barbara Stone Perry in memory Exchange Funds from the gifts of of Mary Brandwein COWAN POTTERY. Rocky River, Ohio, Dr. John R. McLaren and Anne Philips 1920-1931 Mr. and Mrs. Walter G. Maerz VIKTOR SCHRECKENGOST, designer. Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek Sebring, Ohio, 1906- Exchange Funds from the gifts Evans B. Shull =HZL 1931 of Harriet Doar, Stuart porcelain Carolyn Weinstein Sosnik Gift of the American Ceramic Society. Schwartz, Margaret Mourot, Mr. and Mrs. Barry A. Teague in 2006.102.149 Mr. and Mrs. Ira Julian, Daisy memory of Kiel Hammock Moore Wade Bridges, Mr. and Mrs. Gerald M. and Holly C. Eggert Ann Davis Thomas Roy Fledderman, Dr. and Mrs. Holly C. Eggert John A. Thompson, Jr. Francis Robicsek, Alan and Joe Lacey, Jr. in memory of Emily B. Walker in memory of Rochelle Kesselman, Dr. Norton Henry Quinn Lacy C. Blanchard, Jr. ;4VU[HN\L5VYÅLL[1HYYLSS Rodney Leftwich Helen M. Wells Bequest and Vance Derby Barbara Stone Perry Mrs. Charles B. Wrightsman Bequest ,SPaHIL[O,ÄYK9HI` Exchange Funds from the gifts of The Ruth Scott Antique Study Group Decorative Arts Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek, the Charlotte Debutante Club, American Ceramic Society Design Alan and Rochelle Kesselman Anonymous donor in memory Norma and Arnold Hein and Dr. Norton T. Montague of Clarence Burroughs Beasley Margaret and Rolf G. Kuehni Exchange Funds from the gifts of Sue K. Arledge in memory Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek, of Jerry M. Arledge Georges and Ingeborg Mary Brandwein Stochmal, Mr. and Mrs. Walter Delhom Service League: 2006 G. Maerz, Dr. John McLaren, Potters Market Invitational Mike D. May Purchase Carol and Watts Hamrick

14 Contemporary Craft ROMARE BEARDEN. American, 1911-1988 Promised Gifts and Loans Conjur Woman circa 1982 Doug and Susan Abramson watercolor on paper Gift of Jim A. Steele and Gregory D. Felts. Susan Beech African Art 2007.5.1 Jean-Pierre and Patricia Art © Romare Bearden Foundation/Licensed Private Collection by VAGA, New York, NY Bonnefoux Karen Johnson Boyd Contemporary Art Pat and Ty Boyd Ross Bricker and Nina Vinik Chris and Laurie Brady Adrián R. Halpern Larry Brady and Edward Jones Reverend Barbara H. Miller David and Jacqueline Charak Private Collection, Miami, Florida Joanne Chaumberg Eileen P. Scholl and Richard G. David and Jane Conlan Fuqua Carolyn and Henry Faison Founders’ Circle Contemporary Craft Carol and Shelton Gorelick Patty and Bill Gorelick Reverend Barbara H. Miller Diane and Marc Grainer Fred and Emily Gurtman Decorative Arts Richard Jolly Reverend Barbara H. Miller Ginger Kemp Sandra Kissler Lorne Lassiter and Gary Ferraro Barbara Laughlin Amy McGrath Susan and Loy McKeithen David Morgan Arlene and Rick Oppenheim Gerald and Margaret Pennington

Larry and Dale Polsky HOMER LAUGHLIN CHINA COMPANY. Kevin Rich and Brianna Lawrence Newell, West Virginia, 1873-present FREDERICK HURTEN RHEAD, designer, Exchange Funds from the Gift of England 1880-United States 1942 Dr. and Mrs. Francis Robicsek Fiesta Ware Carafe designed 1936 earthenware Beth and Anthony Terrana Gift of the American Ceramic Society. Barbara Waldman 2006.102.97a-b Velva and Tom Woollen

15 Museum Set of Photographs by Ansel Retusa Basket by William Hunter Outgoing Loans Adams ;OL>VVK:J\SW[\YLVM>PSSPHT/\U[LY (UZLS(KHTZ!;OL4HU>OV*HW[\YLK[OL Long Beach Museum of Art, Earth’s Beauty Long Beach, Calif. (Circulated by Smith Kramer October 6 - December 10, 2006 Fine Art Services) Oakland Museum of California, The Museum, Greenwood, S.C. Oakland, Calif. August 6 - October 1, 2006 January 20 - March 18, 2007 ;OL:WYPUNÄLSK4\ZL\TZ:WYPUNÄLSK4HZZ Mobile Museum of Art, Mobile, Ala. October 22 - December 17, 2006 April 20 - June 17, 2007 New York State Historical Association/ Fenimore Art Museum, Cooperstown, N.Y. 7\UQHI.LVNYHWO` by William Harper April 1 - May 28, 2007 7HPU[PUN^P[O-PYL!4HZ[LYZVM,UHTLSPUN PU(TLYPJH   *HYVSPUH:OV\[by Romare Bearden Long Beach Museum of Art, ,]LUPUN.\P[HY by Romare Bearden Long Beach, Calif. +Y\T*OVY\Z by Romare Bearden January 12 - August 19, 2007 -P]L(TLYPJHU(Y[PZ[Z Louise Wells Cameron Art Museum, Mason Collection of Turned Wood Wilmington, N.C. ;\YUPUN>VVKPU[V(Y[ May 18 - September 17, 2006 Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue, Wash. December 12, 2006 - April 8, 2007 )HYU/LHK6U by Wolf Kahn >VSM2HOU»Z)HYUZ Black School Bag Gibbes Museum of Art, by Marilyn Anne Levine Charleston, S.C. 9LHSP[`VM;OPUNZ!;YVTWL3»6LPS July 16 - October 10, 2006 PU(TLYPJH ANSEL ADAMS. American, 1902-1984 Vero Beach Museum of Art, Sand Dunes, Sunrise, Death Valley National Monument, California Contemporary Art Vero Beach, Fla. February 3 - May 6, 2007 negative date: 1948, print date: 1980 6KYHKLR;V^LY by Mary Kim gelatin silver print Gift of Mr. and Mrs. Peter G. Scotese Public Library of Charlotte & Mecklenburg European Art 1986.68.11 County, Beatties Ford Road Branch © 2007 The Ansel Adams Publishing Rights Trust December 31, 2006 - ongoing *PYJ\TJPZPVUVM*OYPZ[ by Hendrick Goltzius Contemporary Craft Spoon Pier by Claes Oldenburg American Art -YVT9LTIYHUK[[V9VZLUX\PZ[! 4HSL:[\KLU[ by Akio Takamori The Masters of Printmaking The Train by Romare Bearden (RPV;HRHTVYP!)L[^LLU*SV\KZ Nassau County Museum of Art, *VUQ\YPUN)LHYKLU of Memory Roslyn Harbor, N.Y. Nasher Museum of Art, Tacoma Art Museum, Tacoma, Wash. February 18 - May 13, 2007 Durham, N.C. June 10 - October 2, 2006 March 4 - July 16, 2006 Racine Art Museum, Racine, Wis. Historical October 29, 2006 - March 18, 2007 Charlotte Mint coins, Mecklenburg currency, artifacts -YVT)HY[LY[V)HURZ!;OL(TLYPJHU Economy Gaston County Museum of Art & History, Dallas, N.C. August 29, 2006 - March 4, 2007

16 The Mint Museum continues Mint Museum of Art Exhibitions [VIYPUNNYLH[^VYRZVM Gifts from the Delhom Service League HY[JYHM[HUKKLZPNU[V and Mint Museum Auxiliary Acquisitions the community in the form July 15 – December 10, 2006 VML_JP[PUNHUKPTWVY[HU[ Over the past three decades, the Delhom Service League and the Mint Museum Auxiliary have L_OPIP[PVUZMYVTHJYVZZ[OL generously made possible the acquisition of a JV\U[Y`HUK[OLNSVIL;OL number of important ceramic objects for the WHZ[ZLHZVUOHZILLUVUL permanent collection. These items span a broad range of time periods, geography, makers and VMTHNUPÄJLUJLVYPNPUHSP[` THU\MHJ[\YLYZ(TVUN[OLZL^VYRZHYLHTHNUPÄJLU[ KP]LYZP[`HUKHY[PZ[PJ Chinese storage jar that dates to circa 2200 B.C., a 15th century Spanish tin glaze bowl, English JYLH[P]P[`;OLL_OPIP[PVUZ porcelains, and North Carolina pottery. This special ^OL[OLYVYNHUPaLKI`;OL exhibition highlighted the scope of the Mint Museum 4PU[4\ZL\TVYVI[HPULK of Art’s historical porcelain and pottery collection and WYLZLU[LKZPNUPÄJHU[WPLJLZZVTLKPZWSH`LKMVY[OL PUJVSSHIVYH[PVU^P[OV[OLY ÄYZ[[PTLH[[OLT\ZL\T T\ZL\TZVYH[YH]LSPUN 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL4PU[4\ZL\T L_OPIP[PVUZZLY]PJLYLÅLJ[ North Carolina Pottery from the Elizabeth HUKVYJVTWSLTLU[[OL and Leo Kohn Collection institution’s six artistic focus August 5 – November 5, 2006 HYLHZ0UHSS[OL`ZLY]L[V This collection was given to the Mint Museum of Art by Elizabeth and Leo Kohn, Charlotteans who collect HKKYLZZ[OLPU[LYLZ[ZVM;OL contemporary North Carolina pottery. Among the 4PU[4\ZL\T»ZH\KPLUJL many artists included in the exhibition were Seagrove WV[[LYZ)LU6^LU000+H]PK:[\LTWÅLHUK7OPS ^OPSLILPUNHJJVTWHUPLK Morgan; Don Davis of Asheville; and Jane Peiser of I`V\YLK\JH[PVUHS Penland. WYVNYHTZ;OPZJVTIPUH[PVU 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL4PU[4\ZL\T \UKLYZJVYLZ;OL4PU[ Museum’s commitment to ILPUNHUPTWVY[HU[NH[OLYPUN WSHJLMVYV\YJVTT\UP[`

17 Encouraging American Genius: Master Paintings from the Corcoran Gallery of Art October 7 – December 31, 2006 Featuring 74 outstanding works that demonstrate the exceptional quality, breadth and depth of the Corcoran’s renowned collection of American paintings, ,UJV\YHNPUN(TLYPJHU.LUP\Zincluded iconic images by Thomas Cole, Frederic Church, Mary Cassatt, John Singer Sargent, Winslow Homer, Edward Hopper, and many others. The exhibition chronicled the wide range of subjects and styles created in American art between the late 18th century and the mid-20th century, from elegant portraits to breathtaking landscapes. 6YNHUPaLKI`[OL*VYJVYHU.HSSLY`VM(Y[ EDWARD HOPPER. American, 1882-1967 Ground Swell, 1939 oil on canvas Mirth and Mayhem: Staffordshire Figures Corcoran Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. 1810-1835 Museum Purchase, William A. Clark Fund, 43.6 Encouraging American Genius: Master Paintings from the Corcoran November 18, 2006 – April 29, 2007 Gallery of Art (YV\UK :[HMMVYKZOPYL»ZÄN\YLWV[[LYZKPZJHYKLK JSHZZPJHSKLZPNUPUÅ\LUJLZHUKPUZ[LHKSVVRLKH[ 70th Anniversary: Celebrating the Past, their surroundings for inspiration. Over the next Envisioning the Future 25 years, they potted remarkably detailed clay August 15 – December 31, 2006 vignettes of everyday activities that divulge a wealth th This exhibition celebrated the 70 anniversary of the of astonishing information about life in England founding of the Mint Museum of Art. Since opening in those days. Delving into the events depicted in PU HZ[OLÄYZ[HY[T\ZL\TPU5VY[O*HYVSPUH[OL L]LUZLLTPUNS`T\UKHUL:[HMMVYKZOPYLÄN\YLZVM Mint Museum of Art has been a Charlotte landmark this period never fails to surprise, as each tells an and a major cultural resource for the Charlotte- amazing story. In most cases, the identities of the Mecklenburg area. Included in the exhibition were individual potters are unknown. This exhibition was artifacts, archival documents, photographs, and drawn from the private collection of Myrna and works from the collection, many previously unseen Benzion Schkolne of Winston-Salem, N.C. by the public. All of these objects documented the 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL4PU[4\ZL\T growth of the institution, including expansions of the Mint Museum of Art in 1968 and 1985, the opening of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design in 1999, and future expansion plans in Center City Charlotte. 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL4PU[4\ZL\T

18 VantagePoint VI Tom Hunter: Contemporary Narratives December 23, 2006 – July 8, 2007 Tom Hunter uses as his principal subject the residents of his London community of Hackney, including the squatters and travelers he regularly encounters. He creates meticulously composed photographs that have art historical references, ZWLJPÄJHSS`YLMLYLUJPUN[OLWHPU[PUNZVM1HU=LYTLLY and the Pre-Raphaelites, in his series Persons Unknown and 3PMLHUK+LH[OPU/HJRUL`. Though refracted though historical traditions, Hunter’s photographs directly engage with the modern (or WVZ[TVKLYU^VYSK/PZPTHNLZ^HSR[OLÄULSPUL between documentative anthropology and sensuous beauty. 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL4PU[4\ZL\T

Personal Preferences: Paintings from the Jim Craig and Randy Johnson Collection February 10 – June 3, 2007 Consummate collectors Jim Craig and Randy Johnson have amassed a diverse art collection [OH[ÄSSZ[OLPYTV\U[HPUOVTLPU0UKLWLUKLUJL=H This rich body of works comprises traditional and contemporary paintings, pastels, works on paper, EMMA FORDYCE MACRAE. American (born Austria), 1887-1974 sculpture, antique stained glass, antique American Elizabeth 1929 oil on canvas mounted to board and English furniture, silver, crystal and porcelain. Personal Preferences: Paintings from the Jim Craig and Personal Preferences presented 67 paintings out of Randy Johnson Collection the more than 170 displayed in the Craig/Johnson home. The exhibition included the work of some of the most successful painters of portraits, genres, landscapes and abstractions of the last two centuries. 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL4PU[4\ZL\T

19 WOVEN WORLDS: Basketry from the Clark Field Collection September 9 – December 31, 2006 For centuries, American Indians have woven grasses, roots, ferns and bark into remarkable basketry infused with their cultural heritage. Showcasing 125 baskets from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century, >6=,5>693+:presented the work of 80 tribal groups from the United States, Canada and northern Mexico. What began as a hobby for Tulsa businessman Clark Field in 1915 had become an obsession by the 1930s. Field’s passionate pursuit of American Indian basketry led him to form one of [OLTVZ[ZPNUPÄJHU[IHZRL[Y`JVSSLJ[PVUZPU5VY[O America—one that is known for its exceptional LOUISA KEYSER. American +LNPR\W, circa 1918 breadth, beauty and aesthetic quality. >6=,5>693+:!)HZRL[Y`MYVT[OL*SHYR-PLSK*VSSLJ[PVU 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL7OPSIYVVR4\ZL\TVM(Y[;\SZH 6RSH Mint Museum of Craft + Design TWISTED December 9, 2006 – May 27, 2007 Viktor Schreckengost National Centennial Exhibition Multiple meanings are associated with the words March 6 – August 1, 2006 ¸[^PZ[LK¹HUK¸[^PZ[¹+LÄUP[PVUZZ\JOHZ[VJVPS distort, or rotate are linked with the terms, while the -VY[OLÄYZ[[PTLPU`LHYZ;OL-V\Y,SLTLU[Z, word also refers to an unforeseen development, a which graced the foyer of the State Dining Room disturbed state of mind, and a popular 1960s dance. in the United States Federal Building at the 1939 Featuring 48 pieces from the Mint Museum of Craft World’s Fair, were on view as a group at the + Design’s permanent collection,;^PZ[LK explored Mint Museum of Craft + Design. Designed by the many meanings associated with the word. The internationally acclaimed ceramist and award- selected works revealed these various relationships winning industrial designer Viktor Schreckengost, (PY, from four vantage points: surface design, portraiture, Earth, -PYL and >H[LY were mounted in conjunction formalism and transformations. In turn, this exhibition with the Viktor Schreckengost National Centennial offered an opportunity to examine a variety of Celebration. The Mint Museum of Craft + Design methodologies, styles, narratives and cultural joined nearly 130 American institutions which perspectives. showcased Schreckengost’s work in celebration of 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL4PU[4\ZL\T his 100th birthday. 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL=PR[VY:JOYLJRLUNVZ[-V\UKH[PVU

20 Point of View IV: Windgate Charitable Foundation June 2 – December 2, 2007

7VPU[VM=PL^ was conceived as a series of exhibitions organized by the Mint Museum of Craft + Design to explore the many interesting ways that collections are conceived and developed. Whether it be impulse VYHMÄUP[`UHZJLU[J\YPVZP[`VYHJVUUVPZZL\Y»Z knowledge accumulated over a lifetime of disciplined study, to name several motivating factors, there are THU`YLHZVUZJVSSLJ[PVUZILNPUHUKÅV\YPZO Point of =PL^0=provided an exceptional occasion to survey ANN WOLFF. German, 1937- Remember, 1988 the dramatic growth in the Mint Museum of Craft + Bronze Design’s permanent collection with the generous and Observations - works by Ann Wolff unrestricted support of Robyn and John Horn and the Windgate Charitable Foundation. 7VPU[VM=PL^ Observations - works by Ann Wolff 0= featured 25 out of the 37 American, European and January 27 – July 29, 2007 1HWHULZLHY[HJX\PZP[PVUZPUJLYHTPJÄILYNSHZZ A consummate craftsman, designer and metal and wood made possible with the support of educator, Ann Wolff is also one of the most the Horns and the Foundation. ZPNUPÄJHU[JVU[LTWVYHY`HY[PZ[Z^VYRPUN^P[ONSHZZ 6YNHUPaLKI`;OL4PU[4\ZL\T Her award-winning work has been exhibited and acquired by individuals and institutions globally. The Mint Museum of Craft + Design was the sole United States venue for 6):,9=(;065:¶^VYRZI`(UU >VSMM Featuring over 80 works, 6):,9=(;065: ^HZ[OLHY[PZ[»ZÄYZ[YL[YVZWLJ[P]LPSS\Z[YH[PUN[OL evolution of Wolff’s talent over the course of nearly three decades (1978-2004). Working in various media ranging from delicate watercolors and drawings in charcoal, pastel and pencil to substantial sculptures in bronze and glass, Wolff creates intimate portraits of the artist as mother, daughter, goddess and lover; roles that are universally recognizable to all women. 6YNHUPaLKI`.SHZT\ZLL[,ILS[VM[+LUTHYR LUCY SARNEEL. Dutch, 1961- “Bait Mirror” Brooch 2001 assembled steel, pigment, paint Museum Purchase: Windgate Fund. 2005.50.3A-C Point of View IV: Windgate Charitable Foundation

21 Celebrating the Past, The Old Charlotte Mint The Piedmont region of North Carolina emerged as the 70 Years Envisioning the Future ÄYZ[THQVYNVSKWYVK\JPUNHYLHPU[OLHYP[^HZ\ZLKHZHUHZZH`VMÄJLHUK later for meetings of local organizations until 1933, ;OLMVSSV^PUNPZHIYPLM when it was threatened with demolition. OPZ[VY`HUKZ`UVWZPZVM The Early Years L_JP[PUNM\[\YLWSHUZ Thanks to Mary Myers Dwelle, piece by piece the former Charlotte Federal Mint was moved far from the end of the nearest trolley line or paved road to MV\YHJYLZVMSHUKKVUH[LKI`,*.YPMÄ[OPU,HZ[V]LY known as “Watkin’s Bottoms” in the early 1930s. Mrs. Dwelle, who led the cause to save the Mint along with a group of 16 other Charlotteans, raised $950 the week before the building was to be demolished to make room for the expansion of the neighboring WVZ[VMÄJLVU[OLZHTLZP[L:VVUHM[LY[OLW\YJOHZL was made, Mrs. Dwelle set to work, persuading Mr. and Mrs. Ralph Van Landingham to spearhead a committee of 200 to raise restoration funds. Speakers went out to civic and social clubs to enlist their aid. Even the schoolchildren of the day contributed their pennies to the effort. But it wasn’t until an art critic

22 for the >HZOPUN[VU:[HY and former curator at the collection grew, so too did the Mint: through several Corcoran Gallery of Art, Leila Mechlin, spoke at the expansions including a renovation in 1960, the Charlotte Woman’s Club that support for the Mint addition of the Delhom Wing and a theatre-in-the- was ignited. She wrote Mrs. Dwelle advising of a round in 1968, the construction of the Dalton Wing new federal relief program to put men back to work in 1985, and Bank of America’s conversion of the building roads, bridges and public works. She thought former Montaldo’s Department Store into the Mint perhaps building an art museum might qualify. Mrs. Museum of Craft + Design in 1999. Dwelle’s persuasive abilities were enhanced by the Charlotte is now one of the fastest-growing foresight of architect Martin E. Boyer, who made cities in the United States. As the community detailed architectural sketches of the original Mint, grows, usage of facilities such as The Mint Museum marking each beam and stone in turn. expands as well. Today, the need to expand The Unlike any other American art museum, The Mint Museum is once again at hand. It is one of the Mint Museum opened its doors on October 22, 1936, top priorities laid out in a master Cultural Facilities without a collection or a bequest to build one. The Plan which was developed by the Arts & Science *OHYSV[[L6IZLY]LY and *OHYSV[[L5L^Z provided Council. Expansion will entail moving the craft and enthusiastic coverage of the event. Over the next design collections currently housed at the Mint six months, slightly over 26,000 visitors crossed the Museum of Craft + Design along with part of the art threshold to see an exhibition of 16 American paintings collections to a new, larger facility on South Tryon from the National Gallery of Art in Washington, D.C., Street in Center City Charlotte. The approximately as well as Francesco Granacci’s 4HKVUUHHUK*OPSK 145,000-square-foot facility is proposed to open donated by dime store magnate Samuel H. Kress. Few in 2010. The rest of the Mint’s art collections will could have ever imagined that works by Rembrandt, remain at the original U.S. Mint building on Randolph Corot, Inness, Gainsborough, Reynolds and El Greco Road. The Mint Museum’s six artistic focus areas would grace the then century-old building that now will be divided between the two facilities: the bridged Charlotte’s past and future. Ceramics, Historic Costume, and Art of the Ancient  ;OLÄYZ[MV\YUV[HISLNPM[Z[V[OL4\ZL\T Americas collections will be housed on Randolph came from Mrs. Dwelle’s cousin, Richard Springs, who Road; the Contemporary Craft, American Art, and donated William Hart’s ;OL.VSKLU/V\Y in memory of Contemporary Art collections will move to the new Eli Baxter Springs, former mayor of Charlotte. Others building on South Tryon Street. PUJS\KLK,SSPV[[+HPUNLYÄLSK»Z(\[\TU from Mr. and The new Mint Museum facility will be part Mrs. Charles A. Cannon, Sr., and Allan Ramsay’s of a cultural campus being developed by Wachovia *VYVUH[PVU7VY[YHP[VM8\LLU*OHYSV[[L from Mrs. S. Bank. In addition to the Mint, the development will Westray Battle. include a 1,200-seat performing arts theater, the Bechtler Art Museum, the Afro-American Cultural The Mint Museum Today Center, Wake Forest University Graduate School, The Mint Museum opened 70 years ago without a HUVMÄJL[V^LYHUKYLZPKLU[PHSHUKYL[HPSMLH[\YLZ collection. Over the years, through many generous Together, these components will create a vibrant donations and acquisitions, the Mint’s collection new urban gateway at the southern end of uptown has grown to include over 30,000 pieces. As the HUK^PSSILULÄ[[OLLU[PYL*OHYSV[[LJVTT\UP[`

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1936 The Mint Museum of Art 1958 The Woman’s Auxiliary historic pottery and porcelain 1970 The Collector’s Circle is VWLUZHZ[OLÄYZ[HY[T\ZL\T opens the Mint Museum Shop. collection of Miss M. Mellanay organized. in North Carolina. The opening Delhom, along with a theatre-in- 7YLJVS\TIPHU(Y[VM[OL exhibition features 16 American 1960-61 The “attic space” of the the-round for public programs. (TLYPJHZ paintings from the National Mint Museum of Art is renovated Miss Delhom’s decision to bring installation and catalogue Gallery of Art. for collection storage, exhibit her 2,000-piece collection, of the Mint Museum of Art’s WYLWHYH[PVUSPIYHY`Z[HMMVMÄJLZ research library and herself as a Precolumbian collection. 1953 ;OLÄYZ[;V\YVM*OHYSV[[L and Browse, Buy, Borrow Gallery consulting curator instantly puts /VTLZPZOLSK[VILULÄ[[OL4PU[ for the rental/sales of work by the Mint Museum on the art world The Mint Museum is one Museum of Art. regional artists. map. 1971 of a handful of museums across 4YZ*OHYSLZ*Y\[JOÄLSKZ[HY[Z the country to successfully 1954 The Charlotte Garden Club 1969 Dr. and Mrs. Francis the Queen’s Mintkins Puppets. achieve accreditation from ILJVTLZHUHMÄSPH[LVM[OL4PU[ 9VIPJZLRTHRL[OLPYÄYZ[ gift of Precolumbian art to the American Association of The Mint Museum Theatre 1965 The Friends of the Mint is the Mint Museum of Art. The Museums in their second year Guild is established by Dorothy founded. Precolumbian Art Collection VMUH[PVUHSJLY[PÄJH[PVU;OL Masterson as Artistic Director. (now known as Art of the Mint is reaccredited in 1986, 1967;OLÄYZ[(U[PX\L:OV^ Ancient Americas) has grown 1996 and 2006, and today 1956 The Woman’s Auxiliary is sponsored by the Woman’s over the years to become one is one of just 771 accredited organized by Mrs. Harcourt Auxiliary, is held at the VM[OLÄULZ[Z\JOJVSSLJ[PVUZPU museums in the United States. T. Crosby. Merchandise Mart. the Southeast. The Robicseks have long been recognized as 1975 The Delhom Service The Docents are formed. 1968 The Delhom Wing opens, the force and vision behind League is organized. showcasing the acquisition of the this outstanding compilation at The Performing Arts the Mint Museum of Art. Department is founded. 1968

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1970 The Collector’s Circle is 1976 The Mint Museum of 19809VTHYL)LHYKLU  is matched with $4 million in organized. Art is designated a Charlotte-  [OLÄYZ[THQVYYL[YVZWLJ[P]L private contributions. Mecklenburg Historic Site by the exhibition of Bearden’s work, 7YLJVS\TIPHU(Y[VM[OL Charlotte-Mecklenburg Historic is organized by and opens at 1983 The purchase of the (TLYPJHZVWLUZ0[PZ[OLÄYZ[ Properties Commission. The Mint the Mint Museum of Art and Dorothy C. and Walter S. Auman installation and catalogue Museum becomes a Department tours nationally to three venues. Collection of North Carolina of the Mint Museum of Art’s of the City of Charlotte and also Sponsored by Philip Morris Inc. Pottery is funded by Daisy Wade Precolumbian collection. operates the Hezekiah Alexander and the National Endowment Bridges and the Mint Museum Homesite. for the Arts, the presentation of Auxiliary, making the Mint one of The Mint Museum is one 1971 the Charlotte-born artist with the largest repositories of North of a handful of museums across 1978 0S.YHUKL+PZJV is donated an international reputation has Carolina pottery in the country. the country to successfully by Independence Square an immediate impact with a Bridges’ contributions over the achieve accreditation from Associates to the City of ZPNUPÄJHU[PUJYLHZLPUYLNPVUHS years would come to form the the American Association of Charlotte and the Mint Museum. press coverage and attendance. nucleus of the Mint’s American Museums in their second year The six-ton, 15-foot bronze disk ceramics collection. VMUH[PVUHSJLY[PÄJH[PVU;OL is the largest single gift donated 1982 Charlotte voters Mint is reaccredited in 1986, to the Mint Museum to date. overwhelmingly approve 1985 The Dalton Wing opens 1996 and 2006, and today The big disk-shaped sculpture $3.5 million in bonds for the with a public ceremony is one of just 771 accredited is located in front of the old construction of the new $7.5 highlighted by remarks from museums in the United States. headquarters of NCNB (now Bank million expansion of the Mint Governor Jim Martin and Mayor of America) at the corner of Trade Museum. The new Dalton Wing is Harvey Gantt. The expansion The Delhom Service 1975 and Tryon streets. named for Harry and Mary Dalton, triples the size of the museum League is organized. who offered their American and and reorients its main entrance to Randolph Road, but maintains The Performing Arts European art collection to the city the original façade on the back Department is founded. if the Mint Museum would expand to house it. The city’s support side of the building facing Eastover. 1988-1989 1995

1988-1989 The Ramesses American museums to receive a 1995 Charlotte’s Latin American through the generous support of [OL.YLH[!;OL7OHYHVOHUK multi-year grant for collections -LZ[P]HSÄUKZHUL^OVTLVU[OL Hugh McColl and NationsBank /PZ;PTLZ exhibition attracts accessibility and community grounds of the Mint Museum of (now Bank of America), Rodgers over 600,000 visitors and is outreach. The Mint’s grant, in Art in partnership with the Latin Builders, the Founders’ Circle the impetus for a city-wide the amount of $1.25 million, American Coalition and the Latin and other generous supporters. celebration and collaborative prompts a major reinstallation of American Women’s Association. Today, the Mint Museum of events. The voice of actor the permanent collection, and Craft + Design serves as a Charlton Heston leads visitors [OLOPYPUNVM[OLÄYZ[*\YH[VY 1996 The Dwelle Society for national and international design from every city and town in VM7YLJVS\TIPHU(Y[[OLÄYZ[ planned giving is established. and craft resource through its the Carolinas and far beyond Director of Community Relations; permanent collections, original on taped tours through the HUK[OLÄYZ[,K\JH[PVUHS6\[YLHJO 1997 The Allan Chasanoff exhibitions and programs. transformed Mint building and Coordinator. ceramic collection is acquired. This Collections and exhibitions grounds. THNUPÄJLU[PU[LYUH[PVUHSJVSSLJ[PVU focus on both traditional and 1995 The Mint-organized later provides the critical mass contemporary crafts in the 1990 ;OL@V\UN(MÄSPH[LZVM program +0.:+LJPWOLYPUN enabling the Mint Museum of Art Ä]LTLKPHVMJLYHTPJZNSHZZ the Mint group is organized. HUK0U]LZ[PNH[PUN.YLH[:VJPL[PLZ to realize the vision of the Museum ^VVKTL[HSHUKÄILYHUK pilots an interactive tour for 5th of Craft + Design. design including architecture, 1992 After nearly 20 years as graders, teacher workshops and industrial design, furniture a department of the City of computer interactive lessons 1998 The Founders’ Circle is design, graphic design, and Charlotte, the Mint Museum integrating art and social studies organized. other areas of contemporary of Art becomes a private, non- with grant support from the design. Of note are three WYVÄ[JVYWVYH[PVU Institute of Museum Services. 1999 The Mint Museum of Craft architectural commissions: a Today, nearly 10,000 5th graders + Design opens in the renovated glass chandelier by Seattle artist 1994 The Mint is selected from Charlotte-Mecklenburg Montaldo’s Department Store Dale Chihuly, an architectural by the Lila Wallace-Reader’s Schools participate every year. Digest Fund as one of 19 2001 2006

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19991999 through the generous support of glass wall by Massachusetts artist 2001 The Mint Museum of Craft 2003 The Mint Museum of Art Hugh McColl and NationsBank Tom Patti, and the last American + Design introduces its third is one of two museums selected (now Bank of America), Rodgers commission for Czechoslovakian HUKTVZ[ZPNUPÄJHU[PUZ[HSSH[PVU! to display 9HWOHLS[V4VUL[! Builders, the Founders’ Circle glass artists Stanislav Libenský Relations, a colossal glass wall European Masterpieces from the and other generous supporters. and Jaroslava Brychtová. by internationally known Czech >HS[LYZ(Y[4\ZL\T)HS[PTVYL, Today, the Mint Museum of artists Stanislav Libenský and attracting more than 52,000 Craft + Design serves as a 1999-2000 The +HSL*OPO\S`! Jaroslava Brychtová. Greeting visitors. national and international design Installations exhibition draws visitors at the entrance of the The Ford Foundation challenge and craft resource through its over 58,000 visitors to the Mint permanent collection galleries, campaign is completed with a permanent collections, original Museum of Craft + Design. Relations stands almost 13 feet total of $4.7 million raised to exhibitions and programs. high and weighs more than 6,000 match Ford’s $1.75 million gift. Collections and exhibitions 2000 The Fleur and Charles pounds. focus on both traditional and Bresler Collection of 36 contemporary crafts in the OPZ[VYPJHSS`ZPNUPÄJHU[(TLYPJHU 2005 The Apprentice Circle is 2002 The Jane and Arthur Ä]LTLKPHVMJLYHTPJZNSHZZ quilts is acquired. organized. Mason Collection of more than ^VVKTL[HSHUKÄILYHUK th The Mint is awarded a Ford 100 pieces of turned wood art is The 15 Annual Latin American design including architecture, Foundation New Directions/New acquired. This collection, along Festival attracts 16,000 people. industrial design, furniture Donors for the Arts Challenge with the ceramics collection of design, graphic design, and Grant (one of 28 national grants; Allan Chasanoff, forms the basis 2006 The Mint Museum other areas of contemporary provides $1.75 million towards of the new craft museum. celebrates its 70th anniversary. design. Of note are three Endowment and membership architectural commissions: a growth). glass chandelier by Seattle artist Dale Chihuly, an architectural “This was the most fun of The Museum’s educational programs touched the Education lives and spirits of almost 65,000 young children, T`LU[PYLSPML¹YLTHYRLK teens, college students, parents, teachers and H `LHYVSKNPYSVU[OL other adults in 2006-2007. Each individual enjoyed HUHY[L_WLYPLUJLLZWLJPHSS`[HPSVYLK[VZWLJPÄJ SHZ[KH`VM:\TTLY)HZPJ interests and appropriate learning styles. Many of (Y[*HTW>OPSLOLYSPML the art activities were tours led by the steadfast and enthusiastic volunteer Docents headed by L_WLYPLUJL^PSSILLUYPJOLK Estelle Meyding. A devoted professional staff I`THU`TVYLOHWW` pioneered many new and accessible programs, taught art classes on both weekdays and weekends, [PTLZ[OPZJVTTLU[HUK exhibited children’s artwork, tutored college interns, V[OLYZSPRLP[\UKLYZJVYL created publications, conducted research, fostered meaningful community partnerships, and ably [OLX\HSP[`VMHY[HJ[P]P[PLZ represented the Mint at events and conferences in the Charlotte community, around the state and in the [OL,K\JH[PVU+LWHY[TLU[ national arena. This report offers a few educational KLZPNUZ;VTHRLHY[M\U" highlights of a busy year. A popular new offering for the Mint’s smallest [VWYV]VRLJ\YPVZP[`HUK art patrons debuted at the Mint Museum of Craft KPZJV]LY`"[VLUNHNL[OL + Design. ;HRLH3VVR;\LZKH`Z is a free, drop-in program featuring simple art projects designed for TPUKOHUKZHUKOLHY[ZVM children ages two to four years. Young art lovers and ]PZP[VYZ·[OLZLHYL;OL4PU[ [OLPYHK\S[JVTWHUPVUZLUQV`^OH[PZVM[LU[OLPYÄYZ[ experience together in an art museum, learning their 4\ZL\T»ZNVHSZ colors, hearing stories, making twisty sculptures, hunting for animals in art, and creating puppets. Interest from family media outlets and word of mouth dramatically ballooned attendance to an average of 100 people each month. This program and other new initiatives are designed to increase the Museum’s service to this important target audience as designs for the new Center City museum include even more family-friendly spaces and program opportunities. Family audiences as well as long-time Charlotteans helped celebrate The Mint Museum’s 70th anniversary with a birthday party on October 22, 2006. A special exhibition featured archival

25 photographs, exhibition catalogues, memorabilia, and the inaugural guest book with President Franklin +9VVZL]LS[»ZZPNUH[\YLHZ[OLT\ZL\T»Z]LY`ÄYZ[ guest. The day featured hands-on art activities, music, a giant birthday card to sign, and cake, of course. The >6=,5>693+: exhibition of American 0UKPHUIHZRL[Y`^HZ[OLPTWL[\ZMVYÄ]LZWLJPHS educational offerings. ,]LUPUNZ^P[O,K\JH[VYZ, H[LHJOLYPUZLY]PJLZLYPLZMVYJLY[PÄJH[LYLUL^HS credit, was partially funded by an Arts in Education grant from the North Carolina Arts Council. Thirty- Ä]L2[LHJOLYZSLHYULKHIV\[(TLYPJHU0UKPHU cultural histories of the Carolinas, developed lessons pertinent to the curricula and N.C. Standard Course of Study Objectives, and had hands-on lessons in pottery, basketry and beading. Each Sunday in November, American Indian artists gave craft demonstrations in the exhibition for the general public. A >V]LU>VYSKZ-HTPS`+H`sponsored by Target attracted more than 200 families. A special screening of a documentary on the American Indian Sacagawea was offered in partnership with public television station WTVI. Finally, through a grant from ArtsTeach, a nine-week (TLYPJHU0UKPHU(Y[PZ[Z 9LZPKLUJ`took place for all 4th and 5th graders at Selwyn and Pineville Elementary Schools. Students learned the history of pottery and basketry and the contributions of American Indians to culture in the Piedmont regions of North and South Carolina since the 18thJLU[\Y`;OLPY[YHKP[PVUHSS`ÄYLKJLYHTPJZ and weavings were featured in an exhibition in the CitySTAR (Student Artist) Gallery at the craft museum. With the exception of the documentary All ages explored the creative process through art classes, family ÄSTLHJOVM[OLZLWYVNYHTZMLH[\YLKTLTILYZ days and artists’ demonstrations. of Carolina tribes—the Lumbee, Catawba and Cherokee—thereby giving a local focus to this North American-themed exhibition.

26 Students discovered that every picture tells a story. American neighborhood to write, perform and create At the request of Charlotte-Mecklenburg art with a drummer, writer, playwright, basketmaker, :JOVVSZ»4HNUL[:JOVVSVMÄJL;OL4PU[4\ZL\T fabric artist, and quilter. The purpose of this initiative hosted a =PZ\HS 7LYMVYTPUN(Y[Z4HNUL[:JOVVS is to deter substance abuse among the youth while Night. More than 350 interested families learned sharing the richness of African American cultural about the three CMS arts magnet schools, met the traditions. The program culminated in a special new superintendent, viewed student art in the STAR community performance at the art museum and Gallery, and enjoyed performances by talented a neighborhood festival in Grier Heights, thereby students enrolled in the program. The collaboration cementing a strong museum/neighborhood bond. was successful for both institutions, and will become With funds provided by a Front Porch an annual event. Grant from the Charlotte Mecklenburg Community With support from the ABC Board of Foundation, the Mint and the Charlotte Chapter of Mecklenburg County and Grier Heights Presbyterian The Links, Inc. hosted 85 children and adults from the Church, a dynamic program for teens continued for a Grier Heights, Tryon Hills, Dillehay Courts and Double third year with the Grier Heights community, located Oaks neighborhoods for a special Saturday event. across the street from the Mint Museum of Art. My Entitled )LHYKLU)YPKNLZ, the project provided vans )VK`4`*\S[\YL4`:V\S provided a positive outlet for the families to tour the Third Ward neighborhood for several dozen teens from this historically African of Romare Bearden’s birth, visit the Bearden mural

27 at the Main Library, and tour the Mint Museum of comfortable calling the Mint “home” that they now Art’s extensive collection of the artist’s work while hold their monthly meetings at the art museum. discussing recurring themes of community, family, Partnerships with the Charlotte Symphony life in Charlotte, and jazz music. Working with Orchestra and Chamber Music of Charlotte led to spoken word artist Quentin Talley and collage artist an array of innovative performances that attracted Lee Stewart, the children and teens made their a large and diverse audience. Through a National own collages and poetic tributes to these themes Endowment for the Arts grant, the symphony of African American identity. Families were served partnered with the Mint, LAC, LAWA and the lunch and each was given a copy of the book Romare Latin American Chamber to present Latin-themed )LHYKLU!*VSSHNLVM4LTVYPLZ. concerts throughout the community. Two were held A *VTT\UP[`6\[YLHJO>VYRZOVWpresented at the Mint Museum of Art and musical selections with public television station WTVI drew social service were researched and presented to complement and youth education providers to the Mint Museum the Ancient American and Spanish Colonial art of Art. Attendees learned the value of community collections. Other performances occurred at partnerships, gathered tips for grantwriting, heard ImaginOn, St. Gabriel’s Catholic Church, and the HIV\[[OLZWLJPÄJV\[YLHJOVMMLYPUNZVM[OL4PU[HUK symphony’s summer stage at SouthPark. Chamber WTVI, and had a chance to network with one another. Music of Charlotte is delighted to call the Mint Representatives came from the Public Library, Dixon Museum of Art its home, and staged four concerts Academy, Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation, relating to temporary exhibitions. Combining visual private daycare centers, YMCAs, YWCAs, church art and music has found broad appeal across all age preschools, Bethlehem Center, home schools, and and ethnic groups. CMS. The event successfully increased registration Uptown Charlotte has blossomed since the for two of the Mint’s ongoing outreach initiatives: Mint Museum of Craft + Design opened in 1999 ;YH]LSPUN;Y\URZ and Train the Trainer workshops. and programs are booming. Target was the national The 16th annual 3H[PU(TLYPJHU-LZ[P]HS sponsor for the monthly free evening hours (5-8 p.m.) in October 2006 attracted 16,000 people for on third Thursdays featuring live jazz performances in performances, workshops, crafts, music, authentic the galleries. These classy yet comfortable evenings foods and tours of the Mint Museum of Art’s HWWLHS[V`V\UNWYVMLZZPVUHSZSPRL[OL@V\UN(MÄSPH[LZ exceptional Latin American art collection. The of the Mint, the Arts & Science Council’s new Young event was co-presented with the Latin American Donors group and young corporate associations, Coalition (LAC) and the Latin American Women’s as well as convention-goers, pre-dinner dates, Association (LAWA). All proceeds from the event singles, families, and jazz lovers. Two *VSSLNL5PNO[Z support important programs and scholarships which piggybacked onto ;HYNL[;OPYK;O\YZKH`Z!3P]L1Haa ILULÄ[*OHYSV[[L»ZNYV^PUN3H[PUVJVTT\UP[`3(>( and drew more than 120 area students to explore and the museums also co-sponsored the annual [OL4\ZL\TMVY[OLÄYZ[[PTL;OLZL[OPYK;O\YZKH` 3H[PU(TLYPJHU-VY\T, which this year featured a events now consistently draw 100-125 attendees performance by Ballet Folklorico Las Americas, each month. as well as the awards ceremony and presentation The Mint Museum is recognized for of college scholarships. LAWA has become so leadership roles around the topic of art education

28 and the community. Mint educators helped the North Carolina Arts Council, the Arts & Science Council and the North Carolina Blumenthal Performing Arts *LU[LYWSHU[OLÄYZ[(Y[ZPUst*LU[\Y`,K\JH[PVU *VUMLYLUJLheld in Charlotte in March 2007. The Mint Museum of Craft + Design hosted the 350 attendees at a reception, and the Museum’s partnership with CMS and the 5th grade +0.: (+LJPWOLYPUN  0U]LZ[PNH[PUN.YLH[:VJPL[PLZ) program were featured in a panel presentation. The 2007 class of 3LHKLYZOPW 5VY[O*HYVSPUH came to Charlotte for a day-long discussion on issues in K-college education. At the urging of Mint Museum Trustee Clay Grubb, one of the workshops addressed the importance of arts education in K-12 schools, with representation from the Mint on the panel. The group of 54 attended a private reception and tour at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design following the workshop. 3LHKLYZOPW *OHYSV[[L routinely includes the Mint in their art and culture day, with Education Department staff providing a tour and hands-on experiences. The Arts & Science Council’s *\S[\YHS3LHKLYZOPW;YHPUPUN *SHZZLZ also learn about the Mint’s operations, board structure, and art education philosophy and audience initiatives. This was a banner year for The Mint Museum Library. In July 2006, the library was awarded a $99,270 Museums for America grant from the Institute of Museum and Library Services for library automation. This two-year grant will enable the library to purchase software and equipment, convert the existing card catalog to an electronic format and hire a temporary part-time cataloger. The outcomes of the grant project will include an online card catalog

The collage art of Romare Bearden inspired many young artists. The piece at left was created during a Summer Art Camp.

29 of library holdings accessible to the public through Donors to the Library The Mint Museum website. The online catalog will allow visitors to discover the wide range of library J.A. Jones Reference Library resources available for research and support of the Kate Baillon-Case Museum collections. A Spanish language interface Mary Boyer will also be an option for users of the online catalog. Edith Crouch Fiscal year 2007 also saw the culmination Dorothy Duncan Sandy Fisher of another grant. The National Endowment for the Donald Freund Humanities awarded the library a Preservation Friends of the Mint Assistance grant for a Preservation Assessment of Nelson Grice the library’s special collections. These collections are Carla Hanzal David M. Hayes KLÄULKHZ[OVZLP[LTZ^OPJOHYLSPTP[LKLKP[PVUZHUK Sheila Hicks or more than 100 years old. The grant provided funds Kagedo Japanese Art for a conservator to assess the special collections Lyn Mack and create an assessment document that could Paula Marincola, Philadelphia Exhibitions Initiative Martha Mayberry be used for conservation planning and additional John Offerdahl funding. Dr. Francis Robicsek Over 800 books were donated to the library Elliot Ross K\YPUN[OLÄZJHS`LHY(MÄSPH[LNYV\WZVM;OL4PU[ Ron Rozzelle and Rosa Patton Rita Shumaker Museum provided many special resources. Among Florence Sperling other gifts, the Delhom Service League presented Jonathan Stuhlman (YTVYPHS7VYJLSHPUVM[OL,PNO[LLU[O*LU[\Y`, by Sir Laurie Triplette Anthony Tudor-Craig, a limited edition purchased for the library in honor of the anniversary of the birthday Delhom-Gambrell Reference Library of Miss M. Mellanay Delhom. The Friends of the Mint Ceramic Circle of Charlotte gave funds for the purchase of a title on American Beth Coleman and Kathy Hughes Art in honor of curator Jonathan Stuhlman and also Delhom Service League Gerald M. Eggert presented three titles on studio jewelry in honor of Anita J. Ellis outgoing President Renee Reese. Caroline Gray Laurie Triplette, a longtime appraiser in the Dr. and Mrs. Joe Kisvardai area, generously donated a collection of art reference Dr. Barbara Perry Gerry Schmitt materials prior to her move to Oxford, Miss. Triplette Margaret Zimmerman NH]LTVYL[OHUSPULHYMLL[VMHY[PZ[ÄSLZV]LY exhibition catalogues and 80 art and antique price Mint Museum of Craft + Design Library guides to the library. A full list of donors to The Mint Jeffrey Cline and William Knopse, Kagedo Japanese Art Museum Library follows. Friends of the Mint Keiko Nishi, Yufuku, Gallery for Fine Arts Frances Parrack Melissa Post

30 ;OL(MÄSPH[LNYV\WZVM Charlotte Garden Club (MÄSPH[LZ ;OL4PU[4\ZL\TWYV]PKL Established in 1924, the Charlotte Garden Club TLTILYZ^P[OLUOHUJLK was organized to further knowledge of horticulture through programs and projects under the guidance VWWVY[\UP[PLZ[VILJVTL VML_WLY[ZPU[OLÄLSK;OL*OHYSV[[L.HYKLU*S\I PU]VS]LKPU[OL4\ZL\T landscapes and maintains the gardens at The Mint Museum and decorates the Mint in December. [OYV\NO]VS\U[LLYPUNHUK Meetings are held on the third Monday evening of LK\JH[PVUHSHUKZVJPHS the month. New members are welcome year-round. L]LU[Z,HJOVYNHUPaH[PVU Delhom Service League presents unique insights The Delhom Service League was organized in 1972 PU[V[OL4\ZL\THUK[OL following the arrival of Miss M. Mellanay Delhom HY[Z-PUK`V\YHYLHVM and her outstanding collection of historical pottery and porcelain. Delhom Service League members PU[LYLZ[PU[OLNYV\WZSPZ[LK assist in the Delhom-Gambrell Library, prepare OLYLHUKILJVTLHWHY[VM and present research papers, attend and conduct [OLPUZPKLL_JP[L405; orientation classes, present programs including the annual Potters Market Invitational, arrange lectures by visiting scholars, and tour other museums. Special programs and seminars organized by the League have brought national and international speakers, visitors and acclaim to the Mint Museum of Art. Special events aid the acquisition of ceramics and library material for the Mint.

Docents of The Mint Museum Celebrating their 50th anniversary, Museum Docents are volunteer members of the Education 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

Museum supporters and community prepares docents with teaching skills and helps members alike enjoyed the rare develop their knowledge of aesthetics and the history opportunity to celebrate the art of interior design, architecture, gardening and of art. The Docents look for people who have the entertaining during the 2007 Home and ability to communicate effectively with a group, an Garden Tour. educational background or strong interest in art, and a warm and friendly attitude.

31 Founders’ Circle Ltd. @V\UN(MÄSPH[LZVM[OL4PU[@(4Z The Founders’ Circle Ltd. partners with the ;OL@V\UN(MÄSPH[LZVM[OL4PU[NYV\W^HZ Mint Museum of Craft + Design to promote the established in 1990 to encourage young professionals appreciation of contemporary craft and design. to become involved with the Museum. YAMs Founders’ Circle members enjoy national and sponsor social events such as the summer Mint international travel opportunities, including visits to After 5 series, featuring live music on the rooftop of museums, art schools, artists’ studios and private the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, as well as the collections. The Apprentice CircleHUHMÄSPH[LVM[OL annual Black & White Gala and Derby Days events. -V\UKLYZ»*PYJSLPZKLZPNULKZWLJPÄJHSS`MVYJYHM[ Educational opportunities include the Artitudes enthusiasts age 50 and under. The group cultivates series, which combines evening socials with lectures supporters of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on such topics as collecting art and antiques, and and helps develop collecting skills through hands-on, allows members to explore the local and regional art educational and volunteer experiences. scene through gallery crawls, hands-on activities and visits to area museums. Friends of the Mint The Friends of the Mint was organized in 1965 to stimulate interest in and support of the arts. The Friends sponsor a series of lectures, featuring nationally and internationally renowned speakers in the art world, that are open free to the public after museum admission. These lectures are held monthly from September through May. The Friends also visit other cities, museums and galleries to explore the diverse art scene in different communities. Membership in the Friends or the Docents is required for these trips.

Mint Museum Auxiliary Organized in 1956, the Auxiliary was formed to receive and administer funds exclusively for The Mint Museum. The Auxiliary raises money through Shaun Kruse, 2007-2008 YAM President, and Marjorie Bray, 2006- @(47YLZPKLU[JLSLIYH[L[OL@V\UN(MÄSPH[LZ»ZWVUZVYZOPWVM the annual Home Tour. Proceeds go to purchase the Members’ Receptions for ,UJV\YHNPUN(TLYPJHU.LUP\Z!4HZ[LY acquisitions for the Mint and to fund educational 7HPU[PUNZMYVT[OL*VYJVYHU.HSSLY`VM(Y[ at the black tie opening event. projects. Auxiliary members must give 36 hours VMZLY]PJL[VWYVQLJ[Z^OPJOILULÄ[[OL4PU[HUK purchase or sell two tickets to Auxiliary events. Active and Associate members may sponsor candidates who show an interest in the Mint and a willingness to participate in programs and projects ^OPJOILULÄ[[OL4\ZL\T 32 +\YPUN[OL[OHUUP]LYZHY` ;OL)VHYKVM;Y\Z[LLZZ[HMMHUK(MÄSPH[LNYV\WZ Development worked on numerous projects that yielded `LHYVM;OL4PU[4\ZL\T considerable new support for the Museum. Highlights ^LSVVRLKIHJR\WVUV\Y of these efforts are described below. THU`WHZ[Z\JJLZZLZHUK The second year of our :WVUZVY( Masterpiece program was very successful, raising JLSLIYH[LK[OLT\S[P[\KL $43,000 in support of the Museum’s special VMPUKP]PK\HSZMHTPSPLZ exhibitions. This effort links enthusiastic patrons with individual works of art and provides sponsorships I\ZPULZZLZMV\UKH[PVUZ of the objects in an exhibition. This year’s sponsors NV]LYUTLU[LU[P[PLZHUK provided funds in support of the exhibition V[OLYZ[OH[OH]LZOV^U[OLPY ,UJV\YHNPUN(TLYPJHU.LUP\Z!4HZ[LY7HPU[PUNZ MYVT[OL*VYJVYHU.HSSLY`VM(Y[and generated great great support for the Museum excitement for the exhibition. V]LY[OL`LHYZ>LHYL Our Corporate Members and Sponsors provide a foundation of support for the many MVY[\UH[L[VILHISL[VYLS` programs we offer to our community. In 2006- VU[OLWHZZPVUHUKLULYN` 2007 more than 50 businesses and corporations VMV\YZL]LU(MÄSPH[LNYV\WZ supported the Museum as corporate members. New corporate members include Bissell Patrick, The each with a rich history of its Cogdell Group, Hunton & Williams, MARSH USA, and V^UHZ^LSSHZNLULYH[PVUZ NUCOR. Many more sponsored special programs and exhibitions, allowing us to greatly exceed our VMSVUN[PTLZ\WWVY[LYZHUK ÄUHUJPHSL_WLJ[H[PVUZPU[OH[HYLH>L[OHURHSSVM the many newcomers to our Corporate Members and Sponsors for their V\YJVTT\UP[`+\YPUN[OL consistent commitment to our mission, programs and facilities. We are especially proud to recognize past year two groups of RBC Centura for their sponsorship of both Personal HK]VJH[LZJHTL[VNL[OLY[V 7YLMLYLUJLZ!7HPU[PUNZMYVT[OL1PT*YHPNHUK9HUK` 1VOUZVU*VSSLJ[PVUand the Director’s Dinner; Harris MV\UKUL^PU[LYLZ[NYV\WZ Teeter for their continued sponsorship of our Student Z\WWVY[PUN(TLYPJHU(Y[ Artist Gallery; Donald Haack Diamonds for their HUK*VU[LTWVYHY`(Y[;OL steadfast support of the annual Spirit Awards; and I’On for underwriting exhibition openings. We are formation of these circles is also fortunate to rely upon donors nationwide who NLULYH[PUNIV[OLULYN`HUK are members of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design’s Z\WWVY[(MÄSPH[L[OL-V\UKLYZ»*PYJSL ÄUHUJPHSZ\WWVY[MVY[OLZL Grants from government entities and both NYV^PUNJVSSLJ[PVUZ private and corporate foundations provide vital

33 sources of income for both general operating support and special projects. In addition to general and project support funding from the Arts & Science Council of Charlotte-Mecklenburg, the North Carolina Arts Council, and ArtsTeach, during 2006-2007 The Mint Museum received major grants from the Institute of Museum and Library Services and the Mecklenburg County ABC Board. The two-year IMLS grant is supporting the conversion of the museum library’s manual card catalog to an electronic system. The ABC Board supported the continuation of an artistic outreach project for teens living in Grier Heights, an historically African American neighborhood near the Mint Museum of Art. Also of note were two grants from Target for educational programming: Family Days at the art museum and ;HYNL[;OPYK;O\YZKH`Z!3P]L 1Haa at the craft museum. Our deep gratitude goes out to the Board of Trustees’ Development Committee and to Trustee and Committee Chair Beverly Smith Hance for steering these successful fundraising efforts, and to all individuals, businesses and foundations that make what we do possible.

LEFT: Mint Board member and Pride Communications CEO Dee Dixon showed her support of the :WVUZVY(4HZ[LYWPLJL program with Pride Communications’ sponsorship of Into )VUKHNL by Aaron Douglas, featured in the Encouraging (TLYPJHU.LUP\Z exhibition.

ABOVE: Thanks to the generous support of Target, the entire community was invited to visit the Mint Museum of Craft + Design each month to enjoy live music and view the collection for free during ;HYNL[;OPYK;O\YZKH`Z!3P]L1Haa!

34 Dwelle Society 1VOU4`LYZ+^LSSL 4HYQVYPL47P[[Z =HUJL(+LYI` 4YHUK4YZ>HSSHJL:,KNL 4YHUK4YZ9HSWO(7P[[Z 4YZ/LUY`+VJRLY` :PUJLP[ZPUJLW[PVUPU  )Y\JLHUK4HYNV,]HUZ 2YPZ[PUL9H]U7V^LYZ 4Y-YHUR+V^K:Y TVYL[OHUWLVWSLOH]L .YLNHUK9HTVUH-HYPZO +LIVYHO>7YH[OLY ,Z[H[LVM)L[[PL+-LYYLSS QVPULK[OL+^LSSL:VJPL[`I` :HUK`HUK.LVYNL-PZOLY Mrs. Nancy Pridgeon John E. Fox THRPUNHWSHUULKVYLZ[H[L )L[Z`+\YSHUK.HU[[ Sally and Russell Robinson 9LILJJH:U`KLY.HYYPZVU NPM[[V;OL4PU[4\ZL\T Kristin Gabrielle Garris Libby Walker Schroeder Maud Gatewood Each of these commitments :[L^HY[/.VYKVU 4YZ5LLS`:OHUUVU +VYV[O`-YLTVU[.YHU[ helps ensure the Museum’s )2LP[OHUK*HYVSPUL;.YH` Mr. Curt Sherman 4YZ:HSS`(UU/HSS M\[\YLPUI\PSKPUNZPNUPÄJHU[ >PSSPHT/.YLLUL Marc and Mattye Silverman 1HUL+/VWRPUZ JVSSLJ[PVUZWYLZLU[PUN +YHUK4YZ5PJR.YP]HZ *4PJOHLS:TP[O Stanley B. Hubbard LUNHNPUNL_OPIP[PVUZ Dr. and Mrs. James J. Hardy (AHJOHY`:TP[O000 15VYÅLL[1HYYLSS HUKVMMLYPUNZJOVSHYS` .LYHSK/H[VMM Mr. Harold E. Smyre )VUK2LYY>VVK WYLZLU[H[PVUZLK\JH[PVUHS *SH\KPH-VY[/LH[O 4YHUK4YZ1HTLZ) *VUZ[HUJL:3LNNL[[ WYVNYHTZHUKMHTPS`HJ[P]P[PLZ 4Z9VIPU9/V\ZL Sommers 4YZ1VOU*3LZSPL MVY[OLLU[PYLJVTT\UP[` Regan Jones -YHUR;\JRLY >PSOLSTPUH1HUL>VOSMVYK 4YHUK4YZ,K^PU31VULZ1Y HUK*OLY`S(7HSTLY 3PULILYY` 0[HSPJZPUKPJH[LJOHY[LY 4YHUK4YZ1HTLZ*1VYKHU000 1\SPH4=HUJL -YHUR(3\IILYZ TLTILYZ Donald and Dee Kaiser Mrs. Emily M. Vaughan Marie Hopkins Lynch 4YZ*HYSPZSL(KHTZ Bernard B. Kaufman (UKYLH)YP[[=PJL 4YZ,*4HYZOHSS 1VOU:(YYV^VVK Mr. and Mrs. William E. Keenan Ms. Martha L. Viser 4YZ(Y[O\Y.4J2LL Ms. Luz M. Aveleyra 4Y(UKYL^:2PUN ,TPS`)SHUJOHYK>HSRLY Benetta Heath McKee 4YHUK4YZ1HTLZ.)HII1Y 4Y2LSS`:2PUN Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm W. Dorothy E. Meyer Sara Wooten Baker Susan and Phil Kline West, Jr. Jeane Junker Morris 4YHUK4YZ>PSSPHT4 +YHUK4YZ/LUY`*3HUKVU000 4Y,4PJOHLS>OP[[PUN[VU Robert Haywood Morrison )HYUOHYK[ /PSKH>3LL 9VNLY+HOULY[ 0YTH04\SS 4YHUK4YZ,YULZ[/)HYY`1Y Mr. and Mrs. Daniel S. Levine HUK5HUJ`>PSSPHTZ *HYVS:OHYW5PJRLYZVU Mr. and Mrs. John M. Barry 9VILY[:3PSPLU Bill and Pat Williamson Ms. Pamela W. Palmer Mary Harvey Beaver 5HUJ`)LUUL[[3PURV\Z Bruce Wilson Thomas Parks Mrs. Ann E. Belk 1LHU*YHPN3VUN 4YZ,SLWOHYL+^LSSL Mary Goddard Pickens +HY^PU1)SHPUL *OHYSLZ*3\JHZ000 APTTLYTHU 4YZ:[HU[VU>7PJRLUZ 4YHUK4YZ4PJOHLS,)SHPY Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mack Anonymous donors Mr. John Pridgeon 4HY`))SHUJOHYK Mr. and Mrs. Arthur R. Mallory Estate of Stella C. Sassoon Gwen Harrington Bland 4Y>LZSL`(4HUJPUP In Memoriam *SHYH4J2H`:[VUL 1\K`HUK1PT)V`K 4YHUK4YZ5LPSS.4J)Y`KL 4YZ9VILY[*(SSLU *HYVS`U*;LTWSL +HUH)\YY)YHKSL` 1VZLWO44J*HSS 4PSKYLK.^PU(UKYL^Z 4YZ>(;OVTWZVU ))LYUHYK)\YUZ1Y 4YZ9VILY[.4LSSLY[ 4YZ1HTLZ9(UNLSS Helen Turner 9\[O(UUHUK1PT*HSKLY 4YHUK4YZ1HTLZ/HS`I\Y[VU 4HKLSPUL2LSSL`(YKYL` 4Y>PSSPHT/=HU,]LY`1Y 4HY[PU:*HUUVU:Y Miller 4HKLSPUL(YTZ[YVUN Estate of Robert Willson 4YZ,SSLU4*OHZVU *OHYSLZ34V ,SPaHIL[O)V`K 4YZ;OVTHZ>YPNO[ Mr. and Mrs. David L. Conlan Ethel and James Montag 4HY`1LHU)YV^U Anonymous donors Mr. James H. Craig )PSSHUK,SLHUVY5PJOVSZ Estate of Jeffrey Peyton /HYY`7*YLLTLYZ 1HUL,SSLU5PJOVSZ Burchette HUK4HY[OH.YVISL^ZRP 7H[YPJPH6»/5VYTHU :HYHO-SPNLS)\YTHU Leslie and John Culbertson *LSLULHUK4HYJ6RLU ,Z[H[LVM/HUZ.*HOLU 9VILY[HUK7LNN`)*\SILY[ZVU Rose Tarrant Patrick *VUaH/V^LSS*SHUL` (UP[H*\UUPMM Jo Ann and Joddy Peer Rosalie V. Colton 5HUJ`)+PHS Anne M. Philips 3PSSPHU*YVZSHUK Judith and Patrick Diamond Pat and Debbie Phillips 4YZ/HYY`3+HS[VU Jacquelyn Myers Dwelle Sue and Don Phillips 4HL6YY+HS[VU

35 Membership

;OLWHZ[`LHY^HZÄSSLK^P[OVWLUPUNZSLJ[\YLZ trips and plenty of other art-related events for our members. >6=,5>693+:!)HZRL[Y`MYVT[OL *SHYR-PLSK*VSSLJ[PVU brought the beauty of American Indian basketry to the Mint Museum of Craft + Design in September 2006. Creative opening parties featured [OLT\ZPJVMHU(TLYPJHU0UKPHUÅ\[PZ[(ULSLNHU[ black tie opening for ,UJV\YHNPUN(TLYPJHU.LUP\Z! 4HZ[LY7HPU[PUNZMYVT[OL*VYJVYHU.HSSLY`VM(Y[in 6J[VILY^HZZWVUZVYLKI`[OL@V\UN(MÄSPH[LZVM[OL Mint. 6IZLY]H[PVUZ¶^VYRZI`(UU>VSMMopened in January 2007 at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design with a members’ reception attended by noted glass artist Ann Wolff, and featured a “Winter Smorgasbord” menu in honor of her Swedish home. Opening receptions celebrated the7LYZVUHS7YLMLYLUJLZ! 7HPU[PUNZMYVT[OL1PT*YHPNHUK9HUK`1VOUZVU *VSSLJ[PVU exhibition at the Mint Museum of Art in February. Sponsored by I’On, Charleston Living at its Finest, the parties offered a menu of South Carolina lowcountry cuisine. Other events popular with our members were the two Children’s Holiday Parties, which featured a visit from “Banana Claus,” and the Gold Circle Members Dinner, which was hosted this year by TOP: Mint Masterpiece members Larry Brady, Lorne Lassiter, Chip Howell and Barbara Laughlin enjoyed an intimate dinner among Board of Trustees Chair David Carroll and his wife their favorite works of art in the Mint Museum of Art galleries during Teresa in their home. the annual Director’s Dinner in May.

Hosted by Executive Director Phil Kline, the ABOVE: Vicki Jones, George Anderson, Kathaline Wilson, Allen annual Director’s Dinner honored Silver Circle and Maxwell and Diane Adams partied amongst the Charlotte skyline on the rooftop terrace of the Mint Museum of Craft + Design during the above members with a dinner served in the galleries Members’ Opening of >6=,5>693+:!)HZRL[Y`MYVT[OL*SHYR at the Mint Museum of Art. The 200 guests were -PLSK*VSSLJ[PVU. treated to a program highlighting the expansion plans for the new Museum, presented by Board Chair David M. Carroll, Executive Director Phil Kline and Bob Bertges of Wachovia.

36 Art-related trips are one of the most popular ILULÄ[ZVMTLTILYZOPW;OL4PU[4\ZL\TOHZ established itself as a source of exceptional travel programs for people who share a love of art and exploring new horizons. The Tutankhamun and the Golden Age of the Pharaohs exhibition at the Field Museum was the highlight of a sold-out Chicago trip. Members also explored Frank Lloyd Wright’s picturesque community of Oak Park and took an architectural boat cruise along the Chicago River. A day trip to the 3V\]YL([SHU[H exhibition at the High Museum of Art proved to be popular as P[X\PJRS`ÄSSLK\W;OLOVSPKH`QH\U[[V>HZOPUN[VU D.C., was repeated in order to accommodate all of the interested travelers. A unique trip to the historic eastern North Carolina town of Edenton drew a large crowd who toured 14 private homes. A full tour group accompanied Curator of American Art Jonathan Stuhlman to Boston to see the Edward Hopper exhibition at the Museum of Fine Arts, and marveled at the John Singer Sargent murals at the Boston Public Library.

TOP: Mint members saw the sights of Boston by land and sea on a Duck Tour of the city in May. Member trips are an exciting way to visit other cities, experience art and support the Mint.

LEFT: Members took in the rich cultural history of North Carolina on the Museum’s trip to historic Edenton.

37 (MÄSPH[L.YV\WZ Platinum Circle Ms. Lorne E. Lassiter and Mr. Gary P. Ferraro ;OLMVSSV^PUN(MÄSPH[L.YV\WZ Mary Lou and Jim Babb Ms. Barbara L. Laughlin WYV]PKLLZZLU[PHSVWLYH[PUN Mr. William K. Diehl, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. D. Gilbert Lee support for The Mint Museum Gray Ellison and Selena Mr. and Mrs. Jerry Licari [OYV\NO[OLPY]HYPV\Z Beaudry Mr. and Mrs. S. Robinson M\UKYHPZLYZLK\JH[PVUHS Mr. Jay Everette Lyle, Jr. L]LU[ZHUKHY[HJX\PZP[PVUZ Mr. and Mrs. J. Michael Gaither Mr. Robert S. MacFetrich Mr. and Mrs. James H. Charlotte Garden Club and Mr. William Stahl Hance, Jr. Delhom Service League Mr. Richard I. McHenry Mr. and Mrs. Stephen Justice Docents of The Mint Museum Loy and Susan McKeithen Mr. Thomas E. Kanes and Founders’ Circle Ltd. David and Clemmer Montague Mrs. Susan Valentine Kanes Friends of the Mint Joddy and Jo Ann Peer Mr. and Mrs. Christopher G. Mint Museum Auxiliary Sue and Don Phillips Marshall @V\UN(MÄSPH[LZVM[OL4PU[ Mr. and Mrs. Randy D. Robason Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Mealy Terry Russell and Life Members Bill and Pat Williamson Marjorie Serralles-Russell Mint Masterpiece members Gilbert Mr. and Mrs. John A. Stewman III and Anne Lee enjoyed the seascape ;OLMVSSV^PUNPUKP]PK\HSZOH]L Gold Circle Mr. and Mrs. Thomas I. Storrs created at the Members’ Opening ILLUKLZPNUH[LK3PML4LTILYZ of ,UJV\YHNPUN(TLYPJHU.LUP\Z, Mrs. Margery W. Adams Dr. John A. Thompson, Jr. MVY[OLPYV\[Z[HUKPUNZ\WWVY[VM a nod to Edward Hopper’s .YV\UK Mr. and Mrs. John W. Alexander Frank Tucker and [OL4\ZL\T :^LSS featured in the exhibition. Mr. and Mrs. Richard B. Cheryl A. Palmer Mrs. Martin S. Cannon, Sr. Alexander Mr. and Mrs. C.E. Watts IV Mr. and Mrs. C. C. Cameron Mr. Herb Cohen Mr. and Mrs. Welborn E. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Young Mr. and Mrs. E. Colby Cathey Mrs. Harry L. Dalton* Alexander, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. L. Lee Chambers Miss M. Mellanay Delhom* Dudley and Lisa Anderson Silver Circle Mrs. Anne M. Chaplin Mr. William Sprott Greene Mr. John S. Arrowood Mr. Howard Adams Mr. and Mrs. David L. Conlan Mr. and Mrs. Lawrence J. Barbara and Arnold Berlin and Ms. Carol McPhee Mr. and Mrs. Tom Cousins Harkness Mr. and Mrs. Pascal Binetti Mr. and Mrs. John T. Allred Mr. and Mrs. Thomas Cox, Jr. Ms. Jane Kessler* Mr. and Mrs. Howard C. Bissell Frances and Tim Arnoult Leslie and John Culbertson Mr. Dayrell Kortheur* Dr. Larry Brady and Mr. and Mrs. Robert L. Avinger Peggy and Bob Culbertson Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Landon III Mr. Edward Jones Mr. and Mrs. Ernest H. Barry, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Fred E. Dabney II Mr. Sherman Pardue Mr. and Mrs. William Britton, Jr. Dr. Andreas Bechtler Mr. and Mrs. William G. Mr. and Mrs. John N. Pell Mr. and Mrs. James Cochran Susan and Bill Beech Daleure II Mr. and Mrs. Allison Pell III Mr. James H. Craig and Mr. and Mrs. John M. Belk Dr. and Mrs. Harry K. Mrs. Smith Thompson Mr. Randy Johnson Ms. Suzanne B. Belk Daugherty Mrs. Sara Wolf Mr. and Mrs. Robert I. Dalton,Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William I. Belk Rick and Dana Davis *deceased Mr. and Mrs. Henry W. Debnam Mr. and Mrs. Thomas M. Belk, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. William L. Dr. and Mrs. Mark DuFine Ms. Katherine Belk-Cook Dawson, Jr. Mint Masterpiece Circle Mr. and Mrs. William H. Fuller III Mr. and Mrs. Donald H. Bernstein Mr. and Mrs. J. Bennett Members Mrs. Sarah Belk Gambrell Mrs. Gwen H. Bland Dellinger III -VY-PZJHS@LHY Bill and Patty Gorelick Mr. and Mrs. Alan Blumenthal Beverly B. Denbo Carol and Shelton Gorelick Mr. and Mrs. Alan T. Dickson Chairman’s Circle Amy and Philip Blumenthal Mr. and Mrs. Harry J. Grim Mr. David Bommelje Mr. and Mrs. R. Stuart Dickson Mr. and Mrs. R. Alfred Brand III Emily and Fred Gurtman Mrs. Harry M. Boyd Ms. Susan Ellerin Daisy and Henry Bridges Dr. and Mrs. James J. Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Frank Bragg Mr. Zachary D. Fasman Mr. and Mrs. David M. Carroll Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Jensen, Jr. Mrs. Peggy Brenneis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Faut Mr. and Mrs. B.D. Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. William E. Keenan Charles and Fleur Bresler Ms. Gerri Fewster Emily and Zach Smith Mr. Andrew S. King Mr. and Mrs. Terry Broderick Mr. and Mrs. George W. Fisher and Mr. Kelly S. King Ed and Jan Brown Jill and Smitty Flynn Phil and Susan Kline Mr. and Mrs. Morrison Brown Ms. Eileen Friars Dr. and Mrs. Henry C. Landon III Mr. and Mrs. James L. Calder and Mr. Scott Pyle Mr. Robert P. Caldwell, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Alex Funderburg

38 Matt and Betsy Gantt Mrs. Nancy V. E. McLaurin Mr. and Mrs. William B. Ms. E. Melissa McMahan Garrison, Jr. Mr. Al McMillian Ms. Kimberly Giger and Ms. Sydney A. Burgess Mr. and Mrs. Rael Gorelick Mr. Charles L. McMurray Mr. and Mrs. Michael F. Grace Jerald and Mary Melberg Marc and Diane Grainer Mr. and Mrs. H. Burt Melton Dan Greenberg Mark and Judy Methner and Susan Steinhauser Mr. and Mrs. William F. Ted and Susie Gross Metts, Jr. Clay and Deidre Grubb Rev. Barbara H. Miller Diane and Bonner Guilford and Mr. Fred Miller Mr. Joseph K. Hall III Michael and Bernadette Monroe Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heath, Jr. Jim and Ethel Montag Mr. and Mrs. R. Calvin Holland Mr. David Morgan Chip and Victoria Howell Blane and Susan Neubauer Mr. and Mrs. James S. Howell Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mr. and Mrs. N. Douglas Nichols, Sr. Hoy, Jr. Mrs. Marian M. Nisbet Mr. and Mrs. Fred A. Hoyt, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Pauline Hunter Norman Mr. and Mrs. John J. Huson Mr. and Mrs. William A. Mr. and Mrs. Magreger Hyde Norman Mr. and Mrs. Edward P. Eric and Arlene Oppenheim Imbrogno Ms. Wendy Parker Mr. and Mrs. Ervin Jackson, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert Patrick Dr. and Mrs. Harriman Jett Mr. and Mrs. Bailey Patrick Jr. Mr. William F. Johnson, Jr. Robert and Cyndee Patterson Bob and Mindy Jones Mr. and Mrs. Trey B. Pearce Mr. and Mrs. Edwin L. Mrs. Margaret A. Pennington Jones, Jr. Dr. Barbara S. Perry Bobby and Claudia Kadis Ms. Doris Phillips Mrs. Virginia M. Kemp Pat and Debbie Phillips Ms. Rebecca Klemm Dr. and Mrs. Norris W. Preyer Lucy Lacoste Mr. and Mrs. Jerry L. Price Michael and Joie Lassiter Nancy Pridgeon Mr. and Mrs. Leon Levine David H. Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. David Lieberman and Catherine Russell Mr. Dixon Long Mr. and Mrs. David H. Rankin Mr. and Ms. Roger Lovelett Mr. and Mrs. Samuel B. Sonia and Isaac Luski Rankin Mr. and Mrs. Edgar Mack Dr. and Mrs. Patrick Reames Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Mr. and Mrs. David W. Reese Maddrey III Ms. Barbara Rein Mint Masterpiece Circle members Arthur and Jane Mason Ms. Chris Rifkin represent the highest categories of Mr. and Mrs. Neill G. McBryde Drs. Francis and Lilly individual annual giving, and their ongoing Mr. and Mrs. Hugh McColl, Jr. Robicsek generosity plays a vital role in supporting Mr. and Mrs. J. David Sally and Russell Robinson the Museum’s future. McDonald Mr. and Mrs. S. Epes TOP: Lyn and Ed Mack Liam and Lori Tomoyasu Robinson McGee Paige and Arthur Roselle ABOVE: Patty and Bill Gorelick Dr. and Mrs. Hamilton W. Ms. Ellen Ross McKay, Jr.

39 Mr. and Mrs. Michael Avant Garde Rotenberg Mr. and Mrs. Richard M. Mr. Kurt Kimmerling Salisbury Ms. Holly Kjerulff Mrs. Helen R. Scarborough Miranda Leaver Ms. Sallie F. Scarborough Dr. Jordan D. Lipton and Donna Schneier and Leonard Dr. Siu Challons-Lipton Goldberg Meg McElwain and Frank Turner Jeff and Kellie Scott Mr. Clark E. Satter Ms. Krista Scudder and Mr. Win Porter Curator’s Circle for Mr. and Mrs. William A. American Art Serenius Mr. and Mrs. Welborn E. Mr. and Mrs. R. E. Shelton Alexander, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. A. Pope Shuford Mr. and Mrs. Stewart M. Boswell Mattye and Marc Silverman Mr. and Mrs. R. Alfred Brand III Mr. and Mrs. H. B. Smith Mr. James H. Craig and Ms. Megan Smith and Mr. Randy Johnson Mr. Keith Fortier Mr. and Mrs. Alan T. Dickson Mr. and Mrs. Edward L. Mr. Michael Gray and Smithwick, Jr. Mrs. Mary Bost Gray Mr. V. Reitzel Snider Dr. and Mrs. James J. Hardy Mr. and Mrs. Bill Staton Mr. and Mrs. W. A. Heath, Jr. William and Laura Taft Paulsen Mr. and Mrs. Benjamin Jenkins III Dedicated supporters and Drs. Chris and Lillian Teigland Mrs. Janet LeClair and volunteers like the Board of the Mr. and Mrs. Charles L. Mr. John Bragg @V\UN(MÄSPH[LZVM[OL4PU[HSSV^ Thomas Mr. and Mrs. Mark W. Mealy the Museum to bring visual art Mr. and Mrs. James W. Jerald and Mary Melberg to the Charlotte community Thompson Mark and Judy Methner by aiding the effort to grow Ms. Patti Tracey and the Museum’s permanent Mr. Charles Murray collection, enhance educational Mr. Chris Hudson John T. Sullivan, Jr. programming and attract new, Beverly and Don Truslow Ms. Janet H. Wilson exciting exhibitions. Bill and Sally Van Allen Ms. Julia M. Vance Contemporary Coalition Ms. Barbara Waldman and Bryan and Holly Adams Mr. Dennis Winger Erica and Louis Bissett Mr. J. Mason Wallace, Jr. Mrs. Gwen H. Bland Betty and Walker Wells Rick and Dana Davis Mr. and Mrs. Malcolm W. Mr. and Mrs. David S. Dooley West, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Larry Elder Nancy Williams and Roger Gray Ellison and Selena Beaudry Dahnert Mr. Jeffrey Huberman and Mr. and Ms. Richard T. Williams Ms. Cheryl Walker Mr. and Mrs. Peter Willis Mr. and Mrs. E.C. Jensen, Jr. Fleming Mr. Thomas E. Kanes and Dr. and Mrs. Joe H. Woody Mrs. Susan Valentine Kanes Drs. Ronald and Anita Wornick Mrs. Virginia M. Kemp Mr. and Mrs. Fletcher Wright Mr. and Mrs. Edwin E. Maddrey III Mr. and Mrs. Landon Wyatt Meg McElwain and Frank Turner Mr. and Mrs. Brooke H. Pitts Emily and Zach Smith

40 Corporate & $10,000 - $19,999 Charlotte Mecklenburg City Art Works Community Foundation Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Anonymous foundation Foundation Partners The Charlotte Observer Consolidated ArtsTeach Coca-Cola Bottling Co. Cottingham-Chalk Each year The Mint IBM Consolidated Cummins-Atlantic, Inc. KPMG LLP 4\ZL\TIYPUNZ[OV\ZHUKZ The Cogdell Group First Charter Mecklenburg County The Cunnane Group First Trust Bank of people together through ABC Board The Dickson Foundation Forbici Moore & Van Allen, PLLC L_OPIP[PVUZLK\JH[PVUHS Lions Jewelers Harris Teeter, Inc. Target WYVNYHTZHUKL_JP[PUN MARSH USA HM Properties Wachovia Corporation V\[YLHJOHJ[P]P[PLZ;OL McColl Fine Art Hubert Whitlock Builders Pursley Architecture J. McLaughlin ]P[HSP[`VM[OL4\ZL\TPZ $5,000 - $9,999 R.T. Dooley Construction Co. John Dabbs, Ltd. K\LPUSHYNLWHY[[V[OL Donald Haack Diamonds SPX Corporation Karat Patch Jewelry, Inc. generosity of our corporate and Fine Gems State Library of North Carolina KPB Corporation The Sumwalt Law Firm Leland Little Auction & Estate HUKMV\UKH[PVUSLHKLYZ Grant Thornton The James J. Harris and Sales, LTD 0UÄZJHS`LHY Angelia M. Harris Foundation $100 - $999 Maddi’s Gallery I’On Group Mary Frances Miller Antiques the following partners Art21, Inc. Kennedy Covington Lobdell and Interiors PTWHJ[LKV\YJVTT\UP[`I` Hodges Taylor Gallery & Hickman McCulloch England Associates strengthening the Museum’s NUCOR Architects Moe’s and Mama Fu’s JHWHJP[`MVYKLSP]LYPUN TIAA-CREF In-Kind Corporate Partners @V\UN(MÄSPH[LZVM[OL4PU[ Neal Johnson, Ltd. exceptional experiences to Best Impressions Peppermint Forest/Oasis Pools Carpe Diem Restaurant [OLW\ISPJ Picture House Inc. $2,500 - $4,999 and Caterers Potion Christie’s Art Alliance for Contemporary Presbyterian Hospital DEAN & DELUCA $50,000 and above Glass PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Delectables by Holly Cadwalader, Wickersham RBC Centura Arts & Science Council, La Bibliotheque & Taft LLP RedSky Gallery Charlotte-Mecklenburg, Inc. La Tea Da’s Charlotte Pipe & Foundry Renaissance Tile & Bath Bank of America Luce Ristorante e Bar Company The Revere Group Founders’ Circle Ltd. Mama Ricotta’s Childress Klein Properties Shain Fine Art Originals Mint Museum Auxiliary Occasions Catering Clancy & Theys Construction SouthPark Mall North Carolina Arts Council Porcupine Provisions Company Stanford Private Wealth Side Porch Limited Delhom Service League Management Something Classic Catering $20,000 - $49,999 Docents of The Mint Museum Starbucks Sonoma Modern/Taverna 100 Hunton & Williams LLP Starclaire House of Flowers Inc. Charlotte Garden Club Townsend’s Gourmet IBM Stark Carpet Corporation Goodrich Corporation V101.9 WBAV-FM Harris Teeter, Inc. National Endowment for the The Swimmer Family Institute of Museum Humanities Foundation and Library Services Steelfab, Inc. Corporate and Foundation U.S. Trust Betty J. and J. Stanley The Philip L. Van Every +VUVYZ[V(MÄSPH[L.YV\WZ The VUE Charlotte Wachovia Corporation Livingstone Foundation Foundation Art Aspects National Endowment Bank of America for the Arts $1,000 - $2,499 The Bissell Family of RBC Financial Group Companies American-Scandinavian The Blumenthal Foundation Foundation The Capital Grille Beacon Partners Carolinas Healthcare System Bissell Patrick Circa Interiors & Antiques

41 ¸;OLT\ZL\THJJYLKP[H[PVU Museum process is similar to Reaccreditation JVSSLNLHUK\UP]LYZP[` HJJYLKP[H[PVU0[PU]VS]LK SLUN[O`ZLSMZ[\K`MVSSV^LK I`HUHS`ZPZHUKJYP[PJHSVU ZP[LYL]PL^I`WLLYSLHKLYZ MYVTHJYVZZ[OLJV\U[Y`¹ UV[LZ*OLY`S7HSTLY +PYLJ[VYVM,K\JH[PVU HUKWYVQLJ[THUHNLYMVY YLHJJYLKP[H[PVU¸0[^HZ The Mint Museum has again achieved accreditation by the American Association of Museums, the highest HTHTTV[O\UKLY[HRPUN national recognition for a museum. Accreditation MVY[OL4PU[Z[HMMI\[ ZPNUPÄLZL_JLSSLUJL[V[OLT\ZL\TJVTT\UP[`[OL government, funders, outside agencies, and the VUL[OH[IYV\NO[\ZUL^ museum-going public. The Mint Museum was initially RUV^SLKNLHUKHYLUL^LK accredited in 1972. All accredited museums undergo ZLUZLVMHJJV\U[HIPSP[` a reaccreditation process every 10 years to maintain accredited status. HUKWYVMLZZPVUHSWYPKL AAM accreditation brings national recognition )LPUNQ\KNLKUH[PVUHSS`HZ to a museum for its commitment to excellence, accountability, high professional standards, and L_OPIP[PUNILZ[WYHJ[PJLZPZH continued institutional improvement. It strengthens OPNOOVUVYMVYHSSHZZVJPH[LK the museum profession by promoting practices that ^P[O[OL4PU[HZ^LSSHZMVY enable leaders to make informed decisions, allocate YLZV\YJLZ^PZLS`HUKYLTHPUÄUHUJPHSS`HUKL[OPJHSS` [OPZJVTT\UP[`¹ accountable in order to provide the best possible service to the public. Of the nation’s nearly 17,500 museums, only about 775 are currently accredited. Of the 775 accredited museums, approximately 320 are art museums.

42 6U1\UL ;OL In January 2004, the Arts & Science Council’s Board of Directors adopted the Cultural Facilities Master Financials 4PU[4\ZL\TYLJLP]LK[OL Plan, the result of a study completed on facility needs IRS tax ruling on the newly for cultural organizations in the Charlotte community. JYLH[LK-V\UKH[PVUMVY;OL The Plan recommended the construction or improvement of several cultural facilities, with capital 4PU[4\ZL\THZLWHYH[L funding to come from the local government. The ASC SLNHSLU[P[`HUKHZ\WWVY[PUN has launched an $83 million campaign to fund facility endowments to support the operation of the new VYNHUPaH[PVUVM[OL-V\UKH[PVU or remodeled facilities as well as other endowment -VY;OL*HYVSPUHZ+\YPUN and capital needs in the cultural community. The ÄZJHS`LHY[OL4\ZL\T Museum is party to this agreement and is budgeted to be allocated $22 million if the Campaign reaches [YHUZMLYYLKP[ZLUKV^TLU[ its funding goal. In support of the plan, corporations M\UKZPU[V[OPZUL^ and individuals have pledged $57 million as of June 30, 2007, of which $26.7 million has been contributed MV\UKH[PVU [V[OLJHTWHPNU(JJVYKPUNS`HILULÄJPHSPU[LYLZ[ has been included in the Museum’s assets, totaling $11,817,628 at June 30, 2007, representing the Museum’s interest in funds raised to date. This amount has been included in permanently restricted net assets. In September 2006, the Museum entered into a Development Agreement by and among the City of Charlotte, Wachovia Bank N.A. and RBC Corporation to develop and construct a new museum to be built in Center City Charlotte as part of a multi-use project. The new facility will be approximately 145,000 square feet, owned by the City of Charlotte and leased to the Museum. The Mint Museum of Art on Randolph Road will continue to operate, but the Mint Museum of Craft + Design on North Tryon Street will relocate to the new facility. As a result of the expected future occupancy of the new facility, the Museum has entered into a reconveyance agreement with Bank of America whereby title to the building occupied by Merchandise found in The Mint the Mint Museum of Craft + Design will revert to Bank Museum Shops includes national and regional crafts, jewelry, books, posters of America or its assignee on a date approximating and other items. the date the Mint Museum of Craft + Design begins

43 occupying the new facility. Because the North as to its future use, such net book value has been Tryon Street building, which has a net book value of YLJSHZZPÄLK[V[LTWVYHYPS`YLZ[YPJ[LK $5,910,568 as of June 30, 2007, has a time restriction net assets as of June 30, 2007.

Balance Sheet 2007 2006

ASSETS Cash/Equivalents 1,540,953 437,523 Investments Endowment 9,843,152 8,546,945 Other 2,055,886 1,863,896 Accounts Receivable 114,836 153,379  ,UKV^TLU[7SLKNLZ9LJLP]HISLUL[    384,409   Inventories 184,284 200,027 Deposits for Future Exhibitions, Prepaid Expenses and Other Assets 67,320 109,714  7YVWLY[`HUK,X\PWTLU[UL[      8,212,678    3HUK

LIABILITIES Accounts Payable and Accrued Liabilities 109,372 178,417 Deferred Revenue 38,461 62,038 TOTAL LIABILITIES 147,833 240,455

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS Unrestricted 7,041,729 11,669,900 Temporarily Restricted 9,949,754 2,639,846 Permanently Restricted 24,325,123 12,246,588 TOTAL NET ASSETS 41,316,606 26,556,334

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND NET ASSETS 41,464,439 26,796,789

CHANGE IN NET ASSETS 

TOTAL 14,760,272 89,457

44 4\ZL\T:OVWZ:HSLZ(ZZVJPH[LZ DEVELOPMENT AND REGISTRATION Eli Branscome MARKETING Staff Leigh Ann DiDonato Registrar Amber Ginyard +PYLJ[VYVM+L]LSVWTLU[ Martha Tonissen Mayberry Kenna House Courtenay Jackson (ZZVJPH[L9LNPZ[YHY Tiffany Jensen +PYLJ[VYVM4HQVY.PM[Z Katherine Steiner Jason Mullis Regan Jones Elena Tosky (ZZVJPH[L9LNPZ[YHY Fiona Vonnegut +L]LSVWTLU[6MÄJLY Kristen Watts Rosemary Martin 9LNPZ[YH[PVU(ZZPZ[HU[ EXECUTIVE :WLJPHS,]LU[Z(ZZPZ[HU[Z Karen Allred 4LTILYZOPW4HUHNLY Eric Speer ,_LJ\[P]L+PYLJ[VY Nikki Boyce Pat Viser 9LNPZ[YH[PVU(ZZPZ[HU[ Phil Kline +H[HIHZL*VVYKPUH[VY Andrea Collins CURATORIAL Joanna Rice ADMINISTRATION *OPLM*\YH[VYVM-PUL(Y[Z 4LTILYZOPW*VVYKPUH[VY Charles L. Mo *OPLM-PUHUJPHS6MÄJLY Emily Spratt 2006/2007 ANNUAL REPORT C. Michael Smith *OPLM*\YH[VYVM*YHM[+LZPNU (\_PSPHY`(KTPUPZ[YH[VY @V\UN ,KP[VYZ Mark Richard Leach (JJV\U[HU[ (MÄSPH[LZ*VVYKPUH[VY Rosemary Martin, Natasha Rider April Young M. Hannah Pickering *\YH[VYVM*VU[LTWVYHY`(Y[ .YHWOPJ+LZPNULY Carla Hanzal (JJV\U[HU[ 4HYRL[PUN(K]PZVY Emily Blanchard Walker Fred Dabney Lois L. Schneider *\YH[VYVM+LJVYH[P]L(Y[Z *VW`,KP[VY Barbara Perry 7\ISPJ9LSH[PVUZ4HUHNLY *VYWVYH[L+L]LSVWTLU[4HUHNLY Rosemary Martin Betsy Gantt Natasha Rider *\YH[VYVM(TLYPJHU(Y[ *VU[YPI\[VYZ Jonathan Stuhlman -HJPSP[PLZ(KTPUPZ[YH[VY ,_LJ\[P]L+PYLJ[VY Courtenay Jackson, -V\UKLYZ»*PYJSL Hank McKiernan *VUZ\S[PUN*\YH[VYVM Mark Richard Leach, Lorne Lassiter Martha Tonissen Mayberry, 4HUHNLYHUK)\`LYMVY9L[HPS (UJPLU[(TLYPJHU(Y[ Charles L. Mo, Cheryl A. Palmer, 6WLYH[PVUZ Dorie Reents-Budet Natasha Rider, C. Michael Smith, Sandy Fisher EDUCATION (ZZPZ[HU[ *\YH[VYVM Pat Viser, Joyce Weaver Sales Manager for Retail *YHM[+LZPNU +PYLJ[VYVM,K\JH[PVU Photographers 6WLYH[PVUZ Allie Farlowe Cheryl A. Palmer Sean Busher, David Ramsey, Irene Balboni *\YH[VYPHS(ZZPZ[HU[ *VTT\UP[`9LSH[PVUZ+PYLJ[VY Mint Museum staff members 44(:WLJPHS,]LU[Z4HUHNLY Kimberly Thomas Carolyn Mints Printer David Klingel *\YH[VYPHS(ZZPZ[HU[ 3PIYHYPHU Belk Printing Technologies 44*+:WLJPHS,]LU[Z4HUHNLY Michelle Mickey Joyce Weaver Dean Jordan Master Teacher DESIGN AND -YVU[+LZR*VVYKPUH[VY Rita Shumaker Carol Spencer INSTALLATION -HTPS`7YVNYHTZ*VVYKPUH[VY Information Technology Manager /LHKVM+LZPNUHUK0UZ[HSSH[PVU Leslie Strauss John West Kurt Warnke +VJLU[ (K\S[7YVNYHTZ -YVU[+LZR9LJLW[PVUPZ[Z *OPLM7YLWHYH[VY *VVYKPUH[VY Nicole Alexander Mitch Francis Allison Taylor Susan Baldwin ;V\Y*VVYKPUH[VY Sue Carver Preparator Chris Lalley Sara Jackson Leah Blackburn Micheline Love Preparator :JOVVS7YVNYHTZ*VVYKPUH[VY Annette Miner William Lipscomb Joel Smeltzer Barbara Roberts ,K\JH[PVU(ZZPZ[HU[ LaVerne Wilson .YHWOPJ+LZPNU4HUHNLY Emily Blanchard Walker Karen Vidamo .YHWOPJ+LZPNULY :SPKL3PIYHY`(ZZPZ[HU[ Kimberly Cliff Giger Joy Robinson 3PIYHY`(ZZPZ[HU[ Shawn Reynolds

45 Board Members Advisory Board

Boards Poo Alexander Mary Lou Babb Welborn E. Alexander, Jr. Amy Blumenthal Dudley Anderson R. Alfred Brand III John S. Arrowood David Conlan Mary H. Beaver Pamela L. Davies Anne Pipkin Benson Alan T. Dickson Pat Binetti Roddey Dowd, Jr. David M. Carroll Harvey Gantt Board of Trustees Henry W. Debnam Marshall Larsen Dee Dixon Ed Lewis Executive Committee Jay Everette Michael Marsicano William H. Fuller III Hugh McColl, Jr. J. Michael Gaither Patricia O’Herron Norman *OHPY Susie Gross Marc Oken David M. Carroll Clay Grubb Francis Robicsek Beverly Smith Hance Ruth G. Shaw James J. Hardy G. Kennedy Thompson 7HZ[*OHPY Henry C. Landon III Krista Tillman Patricia A. Rodgers Janet LeClair William H. Williamson III S. Robinson Lyle, Jr. *OHPY,SLJ[ Winn Maddrey Chris Marshall Beverly Smith Hance Al McMillian Mark W. Mealy Secretary Thomas E. Norman Richard “Stick” Williams Jo Ann Peer Renee S. Reese Randy D. Robason Treasurer Patricia A. Rodgers Randy D. Robason Vernanne Rosenburgh A. Zachary Smith III Lillian Teigland (MÄSPH[L9LWYLZLU[H[P]L Patricia Tracey Renee S. Reese Eulada Watt Richard “Stick” Williams Thomas M. Young (JX\PZP[PVUZ*OHPY James J. Hardy

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