ANNUAL REPORT 2016–2017 Installation View of Shantell Martin: Someday We Can (March 11–June 25, 2017) in the Sculpture Court of the 1905 Building
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ANNUAL REPORT 2016–2017 Installation view of Shantell Martin: Someday We Can (March 11–June 25, 2017) in the Sculpture Court of the 1905 Building. Martin also created the mural Dance Everyday at 537 East Delavan Avenue as part of the Public Art Initiative. Photograph by Connie Tsang. COVER: Installation view of Picasso: The Artist and His Models (November 5, 2016–February 19, 2017) in the 1905 Building. From left: Pablo Picasso (Spanish, 1881–1973). Three Musicians, 1921. Oil on canvas, 80½ x 741/8 inches (204.5 x 188.3 cm). Philadelphia Museum of Art; A. E. Gallatin Collection, 1952; and La toilette, 1906. Oil on canvas, 59½ x 39 inches (151.1 x 99 cm). Collection Albright-Knox Art Gallery, Buffalo, New York; Fellows for Life Fund, 1926 (1926.9). © Succession Picasso / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Photograph by Brenda Bieger. ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY 2 VISION To fourish as an exceptional hub of artistic and creative energies that enriches and transforms people’s lives in our community, our nation, and the world. MISSION We: 1. Present exhibitions, performances, and programs that challenge and inspire. 2. Seek tomorrow’s masterpieces while developing our world-renowned collection of modern and contemporary art. 3. Create education programs for lifelong learning and discovery. 4. Engage and empower widening, inclusive audiences. 5. Inspire open dialogue and common understanding. VALUES We strive for excellence, innovation, and sustainability in everything we do. BOARD OF DIRECTORS THE BUFFALO FINE ARTS ACADEMY 2016–2017 Monica Angle Deborah Russell Susan O’Connor Baird Christine Sabuda Charles E. Balbach John R. Sanderson Charles W. Banta Harris Schwalb Robert J. Bojdak Rachel Stenclik Ann Bonte Nicole Swift Robert T. Brady Elisabeth Roche Wilmers Helen Cappuccino, M.D. James W. Derrick EX-OFFICIO Pamela Dinsmore City of Buffalo Christopher J. Feeney Mayor Catherine B. Foley Commissioner of Public Works, Sally Gioia Parks & Streets Roscoe C. Henderson III Comptroller L. N. Hopkins, M.D. Peter F. Hunt County of Erie Thomas R. Hyde County Executive Alice F. Jacobs County Comptroller Roberta Joseph Chairman, Finance & Management Northrup R. Knox, Jr. Committee Seymour H. Knox IV AK Members’ Jody Lippes Volunteer Council Victoria Beck Newman Nancy B. Stevens, Chair Frederick G. Pierce II François Rochon ANNUAL REPORT 2016–2017 3 BOARD COMMITTEES ADVANCEMENT AK360 STEWARDSHIP COMMITTEE AUDIT Susan O’Connor Baird, Chair Susan O’Connor Baird, Chair James W. Derrick, Chair Robert J. Bojdak Robert T. Brady Robert T. Brady Helen Cappuccino, M.D. Christopher J. Feeney Helen Cappuccino, M.D. Christopher J. Feeney Peter F. Hunt Roscoe C. Henderson, III Roscoe C. Henderson III Thomas R. Hyde Peter F. Hunt Peter F. Hunt Christine Sabuda Thomas R. Hyde Thomas R. Hyde AK Director: Staff Liaison Jody Lippes Margery Nobel* AK CFO: Staff Liaison & Secretary Victoria Beck Newman Rachel Stenclik Christine Sabuda EXECUTIVE Rachel Stenclik AK Director: Staff Liaison Thomas R. Hyde, Chair Nicole Swift AK Director of Advancement: Staff Liaison Nancy B. Stevens* Susan O’Connor Baird AK Manager of Advancement Services: Charles W. Banta AK Director: Staff Liaison Secretary Catherine B. Foley AK Director of Advancement: Staff Liaison Alice Jacobs AK Deputy Director of Advancement: ART Roberta Joseph Staff Liaison Catherine B. Foley, Co-Chair Frederick G. Pierce II AK Manager of Major Gifts: Secretary Roberta Joseph, Co-Chair John R. Sanderson Monica Angle AK Director: Staff Liaison AK360 PROJECT COMMITTEE Charles E. Balbach AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison Michael Joseph, Chair* Charles W. Banta AK Executive Assistant to the Director: Steven G. Biltekoff* Charles E. Balbach Secretary Charles W. Banta Ann Bonte Pamela Dinsmore Amy Cappellazzo* FINANCE Thomas R. Hyde Sally Gioia John R. Sanderson, Chair Alice Jacobs Charles W. Banta Thomas R. Hyde Gerald S. Lippes* Robert J. Bojdak Alice F. Jacobs Victoria Beck Newman Christopher J. Feeney Frederick G. Pierce II Frederick P. Norton* Thomas R. Hyde Elisabeth Roche Wilmers François Rochon Alice Jacobs Elisabeth Roche Wilmers AK Director: Staff Liaison Deborah Russell AK Senior Curator: Staff Liaison Christine Sabuda AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison AK Senior Registrar for the Collection: AK Executive Assistant to the Director: AK Director: Staff Liaison Staff Liaison Secretary AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison AK Godin-Spaulding Curator & Curator for AK CFO: Staff Liaison & Secretary the Collection: Staff Liaison AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison AK Director: Staff Liaison AK Executive Assistant to the Director: Secretary *Non-Director ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY 4 GOVERNANCE INVESTMENT STRATEGIC PLANNING Alice Jacobs, Chair Charles W. Banta, Chair Alice F. Jacobs, Chair Monica Angle Charles E. Balbach Monica Angle Susan O’Connor Baird Thomas R. Hyde Susan O’Connor Baird Robert T. Brady Frederick G. Pierce II Robert T. Brady James W. Derrick François Rochon Pamela Dinsmore Catherine B. Foley Deborah Russell Roscoe Henderson III Robert M. Greene* John R. Sanderson Thomas R. Hyde L. N. Hopkins, M.D. Northrup R. Knox, Jr. AK Director: Staff Liaison Thomas R. Hyde Victoria Beck Newman AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison Roberta Joseph Frederick G. Pierce II AK CFO: Staff Liaison & Secretary Jody Lippes Karen Lee Spaulding* Frederick G. Pierce II Nancy B. Stevens* PLANNED GIVING Rachel Stenclik Bruce D. Reinoso, Chair* AK Director: Staff Liaison AK Director: Staff Liaison Sally Gioia AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison Thomas R. Hyde AK Innovation Lab & Special Projects AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison Seymour H. Knox IV Manager AK Manager of Government and John R. Sanderson AK Associate, Executive Offces: Secretary Foundation Relationships: Staff Liaison & Secretary AK Director: Staff Liaison ALBRIGHT-KNOX ART GALLERY AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison MANAGEMENT GROUP INNOVATION LAB AK CFO: Staff Liaison Janne Sirén, PhD AK Director of Advancement: Staff Liaison Northrup R. Knox, Jr., Chair Peggy Pierce Elfvin Director AK Associate, Executive Offces: Secretary Ann Bonte Melissa Arena, CPA Steven G. Biltekoff* Chief Financial Offcer Robert J. Bojdak Cathleen Chaffee, PhD PUBLIC ART Robert T. Brady Senior Curator Roscoe C. Henderson III Monica Angle, Chair Karima Amin* Russell Davidson L. N. Hopkins, M.D. Innovation Lab & Special Projects Manager Thomas R. Hyde Helen Cappuccino, M.D. Jennifer Foley, PhD Seymour H. Knox IV Catherine Gillespie* Director of Education and Community Jody Lippes Roscoe C. Henderson III Engagement Deborah Russell L. N. Hopkins, M.D. Cindy Abbott Letro* Bryan Gawronski AK Director: Staff Liaison Jonathan Rivera* Director of Operations AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison Rachel Stenclik Jillian Jones AK Innovation Lab & Special Projects Nicole Swift Director of Advancement Manager: Staff Liaison Michael Tunkey* Joe Lin-Hill, PhD AK Associate, Executive Offces: Secretary AK Director: Staff Liaison Deputy Director AK Deputy Director: Staff Liaison Maria Morreale AK Curator of Public Art: Staff Liaison Head of Marketing, Corporate, and AK Public Art Projects Coordinator: Public Relations Staff Liaison AK Public Art Projects Coordinator: Staff Liaison AK Associate, Executive Offces: Secretary *Non-Director ANNUAL REPORT 2016–2017 5 LETTER FROM THE PRESIDENT ANY REVIEW OF THE 2016–2017 YEAR AT THE ALBRIGHT-KNOX MUST BEGIN WITH AK360, the museum’s frst expansion project You may remember that AK360 began with a series of in almost sixty years. When AK360 thirteen public outreach meetings that started in October 2014 is fnished—we are aiming for and are still ongoing. Two overwhelming preferences emerged 2021—the Buffalo Albright-Knox- from those meetings. First, more than 82% of the participants Gundlach Art Museum will have wanted the Albright-Knox to expand on its current campus doubled its current exhibition space rather than build a satellite museum elsewhere. Second, a huge and reinvigorated its entire campus. majority wanted the parking lot on Elmwood Avenue to “go Please read the Director’s Report away” in favor of a more inspiring and park-like entrance to for the architectural and operational the museum. The Albright-Knox accepted that preference and, details; my job here is to summarize the public outreach and although recognizing that the cost might be prohibitive, made fundraising already accomplished and the effort still to come. “improved parking confguration (potentially underground)” one First, another standing ovation is in order for Jeffrey of the eleven program and operational needs identifed in our Gundlach, whose foresight and boldness has accelerated request for architectural proposals. our project beyond anyone’s expectations. At last year’s From early on in the conceptual design phase, Cost+Plus, Annual Meeting, we celebrated success in meeting Mr. a frm of estimators that specializes in museums and cultural Gundlach’s extraordinary fundraising challenge. Even before facilities, has been working with OMA’s team of architects. It was our capital campaign had been expected to begin, a group therefore not a surprise when, in late spring, Cost+Plus reported of philanthropists, foundations, and the New York State, Erie that the hard and soft costs of achieving all eleven of the County, and City of Buffalo governments generously committed program and operational needs would bring the total cost of the more than $60 million, bringing the total raised, including Mr. building project to more than the $100 million goal. (Remember Gundlach’s