08 Annual Report

08 annual report

from the director | 08 annual report

Dear Friends, 2008 was a monumental year for the Museum of Arts and Design. On June 2nd, we closed our doors on West 53rd Street forever. A gathering that evening brought Board of Trustees members, staff, and friends together to celebrate our achievements in that space—and to look forward to the opening of the Museum’s new home in late September. A flurry of activity—starting with a media preview and continuing through the Mayor’s cutting of the ribbon surrounding 2 Columbus Circle to a grand free public art festival on the weekend of September 27—heralded the opening of the newest, and most enthusiastically embraced, cultural institution in New York City. You will read, elsewhere in this report, of the 10,000 people who stood outside 2 Columbus Circle opening weekend to be the first into the new Museum; of the open studios, where for the first time in New York City artists in our field came together with the museum-going public to discuss and show their work in process; of the educational programs which have brought thousands of children, teachers, and families to the center of Manhattan to learn by doing. You’ll read of the technological advances in the new Museum; of the remarkable new public and retail spaces; and of Holly Hotchner the thousands of people who joined the Museum as members in its first three months Nanette L. Laitman Director on Columbus Circle. You’ll read the story of how a small museum—the brainchild of one remarkable woman, Aileen Osborne Webb—grew into the nation’s premier destination for the study of contemporary craft, arts, and design. Each of these achievements is a credit to the remarkable work of our dedicated Board of Trustees and staff, who have realized together a dream held by many. This is your year. Thank you. Holly Hotchner Nanette L. Laitman Director

Opposite: Opening day ceremonies begin with ribbon-cutting. L–R: President Nanette L. Laitman; Manhattan Borough President Scott M. Stringer; Nanette L. Laitman Director Holly Hotchner; Chairman Emeritus and Capital Campaign Chairman Jerome A. Chazen; New York City Council Speaker Christine C. Quinn; New York City Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg; New York City Councilmember Gale A. Brewer; Chairman Barbara Tober. Photo: Alan Klein.

Cover: Museum of Arts and Design at 2 Columbus Circle. Photo: David Heald. from the chairman of the capital campaign | 08 annual report

2008 marked the opening of our beautiful new Museum of Arts and Design at 2 Columbus Circle. Before we talk about everything else that happened in that most important year, I would like to take a moment to remember the years of planning and building. It all started just before 9/11, when then-Mayor Rudy Giuliani decided that the City should sell 2 Columbus Circle. At the Museum, we had been looking for additional space for a number of years, and this opportunity was too good to pass up. We threw our hat into the ring along with a number of other bidders—including Donald Trump—and waited for the City to respond to our offer. When Mayor Michael Bloomberg took office in January, 2002, we felt that with all the things he had going on, this little building at 2 Columbus Circle would be very low on his priority list. But thanks to his insistence that the arts were an important economic engine for New York, and Deputy Mayor Daniel Doctoroff’s belief that Columbus Circle needed a cultural institution at its center, that turned out not to be true. In May, 2002, we learned that the Museum had been selected by the City’s Economic Develop- ment Corporation to acquire and renovate 2 Columbus Circle. Many of you reading this will remember the disappointments, lawsuits, and other set- backs as we moved forward—sometimes slowly—toward accomplishing our mission to give the City a new public space. In the end, we won all of our battles, including the Jerome A. Chazen major one of raising all of the money needed for the the building. It is impossible in Chairman Emeritus and Chairman, just a few words to capture all those years of effort. The capital fund continues to raise Capital Campaign for 2 Columbus Circle the needed funds to pay for our land. Photo: Alan Klein. More than anything, our Campaign for 2 Columbus Circle required ongoing help and support from a great number of people. To thank everyone who was part of this campaign would take more space than I have here. I would like to single out a few people: Barbara Tober, our Chairman, constant cheerleader and major contributor; Nan Laitman, our President, contributor and stalwart believer in our need for endowment; Holly Hotchner, our intrepid Nanette L. Laitman Director, whose energy kept our Board and staff going; all of the members of our Building Committee, especially Jeffrey Manocherian; our architectural team, headed by Brad Cloepfil and Kyle Lommen; all of our board members, many of whom made significant commitments to the project, and each of whom contributed in so many ways; and, of course, the hundreds of other donors who made this building possible. 2 Columbus Circle is a beautiful building. More than that—it works, for our art, our artists, and our visitors. We love the concept, and the new space; so do our audiences, who echo those sentiments. We’re very pleased to share it with you. To all the donors named in this report—and to all the unsung heroes who have cheered this project on for the past six years—thank you. This is, and always will be, your Museum. Jerome A. Chazen 2 Chairman, Capital Campaign for 2 Columbus Circle

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Founders Leaders Builders Benefactors Patrons Simona and Jerome A. Chazen Honorable Michael R. Marcia and Alan Docter Anonymous Ambrose Monell Foundation Nanette L. Laitman Bloomberg, Mayor of the Ambassador and Mrs. Andrea and BNP Paribas City of New York Edward E. Elson Charles Bronfman Fund Booth Ferris Foundation Carolyn S. and Matthew Ann F. Kaplan and Daphne and Peter Farago Honorable C. Virginia Fields, Bucksbaum Robert Fippinger Laura and Lewis Kruger Former Manhattan Borough Carson Family Charitable Trust Frances Alexander Cynthia and Jeffrey President Judith K. and Foundation Manocherian Sandra and Louis Grotta Robert M. Cornfeld Edwin B. Hathaway Linda E. Johnson and Institute of Museum and Dobkin Family Foundation Jane and Leonard Korman Harold W. Pote Library Services Empire State Development Marie-Josée and Henry Kravis Philip and Lynn Straus The Jesselson Family Corporation Vivian Milstein Family Foundation, Inc. Jeanne S. and Richard Levitt Sarah and Seth Glickenhaus Oldcastle Glass Phillips International New York State Council on New York City Council Ronald P. Stanton Auctioneers the Arts New York City Economic Steelcase, Inc. Aviva and Jack A. Robinson Development Corporation Judy and A. Alfred Taubman Stroock & Stroock & Lavan LLP The Tiffany & Co. Foundation The William Randolph Barbara and Donald Tober Hearst Foundation campaign update | 08 annual report

In 2008, the Museum reached the biggest milestone in tion. Thanks to very generous donations from Edwin B. View of front entrance to 2 Columbus its Capital Campaign for 2 Columbus Circle—the open- Hathaway, Museum Trustee and CEO of Oldcastle Glass, Circle. Photo: Alan Klein. ing of its new home at 2 Columbus Circle. Featuring a who donated all the glass in the building; James Hacker, North face of Museum of Arts and host of amenities available nowhere but MAD, 2 Colum- CEO of Steelcase, who donated all the office furniture; Design. Photo: David Heald. bus Circle opened to the public on September 27, 2008. Michael Maharam, who donated all the textiles for the Of course, after the opening, fundraising continued. Un- auditorium; Museum Trustee Sandra B. Grotta and Lou der the able leadership of campaign chairman Jerome Grotta, who donated cabling and wiring for the building; A. Chazen, and as Museum staff and board members Suzanne Tick, Museum Trustee, who donated all the continued to receive positive feedback from the launch carpeting in the theater; Herb Kohler, CEO of Kohler Co. of the public phase of the campaign, MAD reached $86 and Museum Visionary!, who donated all the bathroom of its $97 million goal by the end of the year. And, as a fixtures for the building; Design within Reach, which result of the leadership of Board chair Barbara Tober, donated the benches in the Barbara Tober Grand Atrium; there was significant response to the auditorium seat and Maya Romanoff, who donated a magnificent wall campaign, which offers individually named seats in our covering in the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Jewelry Gallery, new theater at 2 Columbus Circle. At the end of 2008, 80 2 Columbus Circle is also distinguished by being the not- of 145 seats had been sold. for-profit building project to have received more in-kind In its stunning demonstration of the innovative uses donations than any other in the U.S. The artistry in our of materials—from the 44,000 individually crafted new home is truly remarkable; we are very proud of what ceramic tiles cladding the building’s exterior to the new we have accomplished there, and are delighted with the technologies available to the public—2 Columbus Circle response it has received from the public. is, in effect, the largest object in the Museum’s collec- 3

Honorable David A. Paterson, Supporters Sandra and Friends Samuel J. and Ethel LeFrak Governor of the State American Express Paul M. Montrone Nancy Barrie Chivian and Charitable Trust of New York Suzanne and Stanley S. Arkin National Endowment Dr. Noah Chivian Elizabeth and Mark Levine Rita and Dan Paul The Brown Foundation, Inc. for the Arts Chubb Personal Insurance The New York Community Trust Mary and Alfred R. Shands Hope Lubin Byer Newman’s Own Foundation Betty and Marvin J. Danto Norman and Rosita Winston The Honorable Scott M. Carl and Lily Pforzheimer New York City Department of Seymour Finkelstein Foundation, Inc. Stringer, Manhattan Foundation, Inc. Cultural Affairs First Republic Susan and Elihu Rose Borough President Michele and Martin Cohen Northern Trust Holly Hotchner and Suzanne Tick, Inc. Swarovski Susan Steinhauser and Eleanor T. and Franklin Silverstone Saundra Whitney and Windgate Charitable Daniel Greenberg Samuel J. Rosenfeld J.P.Morgan Paul Wallace Foundation Irving Harris Foundation Joel M. Rosenthal Janet Kardon George and Joyce Wein A. E. Hotchner Dorothy and George B. Saxe Betty Saks and Anita and Ronald Wornick Lois U. and Dr. Dirk Jecklin Barbara Karp Shuster Bart Kavanaugh Barbara and William Karatz Gloria and Alan Siegel Ellen and Isaac Kier Christine and Jeff Kauffman Ruth and Jerome Siegel Kohler Co. Maharam Klara and Larry Silverstein Seryl and Charles Kushner Ellen and Bill Taubman campaign update | 08 annual report

Highlights of the Jerome A. and Simona Chazen Building • The Barbara Tober Grand Atrium, housing the Aviva and follow: Jack A. Robinson Visitor Services Center, highlighting an integrated system of signage and wayfinding, as • The Nanette L. Laitman Galleries, four floors of well as unique, user-friendly technology interactives permanent and temporary galleries, each equipped designed by Pentagram partners Michael Bierut and with the latest technology and designed to allow Lisa Strausfeld in collaboration with Museum staff Museum visitors to get close to the objects on view • Two Swarovski chandeliers in the Barbara Tober Grand • The Carolyn S. and Matthew Bucksbaum Gallery and Atrium—Mini-Voyage, Yves Behar, and Blossoms, Tord the Barbara and Eric Dobkin Gallery, featuring chang- Boontje—which enliven and enlighten the Museum’s ing exhibitions that demonstrate the enormous lobby, and were a generous gift from Nadja Swarovski range of creativity in contemporary arts and design and Swarovski International • The Judith K. and Robert M. Cornfeld Galleries, • A stunning new retail space, designed by Ken Nisch and showcasing the best of the Museum’s permanent Gordon Easson of JGA, Inc., incorporating unique collection and introducing contemporary craft, art, architectural fixtures, including a multi-purpose glass and design to a new generation jewelry case, a curving glass object wall, and a design • The Susie Elson Galleries, incorporating the Jane and objects tower Leonard Korman Gallery, the Design and Innovation • A 145-seat theater, presenting film, music, lectures, Gallery, and the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Jewelry panels, and multi-disciplinary events curated by Gallery, the nation’s only gallery dedicated solely Museum staff and partner institutions, and housing to the study and interpretation of contemporary a magnificent grand piano provided by Bösendorfer, jewelry, housing the Museum’s entire permanent the official piano of the Museum of Arts and Design jewelry collection • Permanent art installations, including a stained glass • The Sarah and Seth Glickenhaus Education Center, window by noted artist Judith Schaechter in the Mu- housing a classroom and wetlab for 35 children; seum’s second floor fire stair, and an installation of a state-of-the-art seminar room for 30; three open glass cases in the windows on the third floor landing artist studios, which encourage Museum visitors housing the Museum’s collection of goblets to become intimate with the materials and process that are the bedrock of our field; and staff and • State-of-the-art staff offices on two floors of the build- docent offices and conference areas ing, incorporating the Daphne and Peter Farago Office of the Chief Curator Judith Schaechter window installation (detail). Photo: Mathew Cox.

Theater. Photo: Mathew Cox.

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Associates Suzy and Jeff Cantor Doris Walton Epner George and Mariana Kaufman Pamela and 42nd Street Development CBS Entertainment Productions Avery Fisher Irena McLean-Laks and William Michaelcheck Corporation Debbie and David Chazen Phyllis and Michael Frank Howard Laks Kathy Chazen Miller and Catherine Adler Joseph M. Cohen Stephanie French Jack Lenor Larsen Larry Miller Alexander and Bonin Gallery Annette Cravens Lorna and Edwin Goodman Brenda Levin Antonia and Spiros Milonas Rita Poly and Herbert Altman Linda MacNeil and F. Cecil Grace Foundation Mimi Levitt Nazee and Joseph Moinian Louise Chazen Banon and Daniel Dailey The Greenwall Foundation Sara and David Lieberman Ruth and Harold Newman Sidney Banon Saundra and Audrey and Martin Gruss Mimi Livingston Jane Opper Stanley Baumblatt Sanford L. Davidow Ursula and Jay M. Gwynne Cynthia and Dan Lufkin Frederic Papert Eddy Bayardelle Suzanne Davis Charlene and Gilbert Haroche Sandy and Bob Lund Paul Passantino Georgette Bennett Design Within Reach Dina Merrill and Ted Hartley Susan Lytle Lipton William Rabin Bonhams Linda Steinberg and Carol and Richard Hochman Pearl Ann and Max Marco Inge and Ira Rennert Anita and Leonard Boxer Leonard Dobbs Tim Hotchner Toni Eubanks and Cheryl Riley Elizabeth Brody Marjorie and Alan Doniger Jo Kurth Jagoda Ronald Meekins Sheri and Paul Robbins Rochelle and Thomas Brunner Susanne and Douglas Durst Jane and Robert Katz Rose City Pictures, Inc. from the chairman | 08 annual report

It was a great moment for all of us! As we stood in front of our shining new building at 2 Columbus Circle with scissors in hand, ready to cut the ribbon on Inauguration Day, September 23, 2008, we took extra time to thank all the people who had made this moment possible. Mayor Michael R. Bloomberg and the City of New York, who helped us every step of the way through the process of acquiring the property; Jerome Chazen, our Capital Campaign Chairman, who worked day and night to help raise the funds for construction and acquisition and saw to it that they were allocated properly. Nanette Laitman, President of the Board, whose focus on endowment inspired her to name the Directorship and, in perpetuity, the Galleries of the building. Holly Hotchner, our Nanette L. Laitman Director, who understood that the goal was more important than the daily impediments and just kept going. David Revere McFadden, our Chief Curator, whose vision for world-class exhibitions of decorative arts and design in our spacious galleries was to pay proper tribute to the creativity of our art and our artists. Each of us had our particular passion and specific areas of interest, but in the main, it was getting it done that counted. And we did… all of us, all together… the Staff, the Board and the City of New York. Our growing constituency considers the new MAD a Gift to the City – not that we’re giving it back, of course, but it is our gift of bringing the gigantic, international world of decorative arts and design to the center of this great City of New York. This is shown by a vibrant Barbara Tober increase in attendance which is only fitting inasmuch as this world of the Museum of Arts Chairman, Board of Trustees Photo: Sari Goodfriend. and Design has grown exponentially since the Museum was founded on 53rd Street some 52 years ago. As the field has broadened, we have expanded to include exhibitions and artists from almost every country on the globe. Our education programs on the sixth floor bring the magic of craftsmanship to every age—from children in school to families who attend our artists’ “classrooms.” We welcome hundreds of families who bring children and grandchildren to enjoy the exhibitions, learn “hands on” art, and marvel at the skills being shown by both the artists themselves and the works of art on all our gallery floors. There is great drama and history here for everyone. We can also respond nimbly to the newest trends and directions in arts and design as they develop by having a special Design and Innovation Gallery on the second floor. We can continuously show revolving portions of our permanent collection at all times on the third floor; change exhibitions throughout the year in the other galleries on the fourth and fifth floors, and of course, display our “laboratory” of international concepts in jewelry in the Tiffany & Co. Foundation Jewelry Gallery on the second floor. For a work of art one can take home, there is our award-winning The Store in the Lobby of the building. Throughout this report you’ll find some highlights of our grand opening week in September of 2008. It was a heady time of celebrations… an Open House to the world. And the WORLD came and applauded, for which we are most grateful. We look forward to a fine future as a dynamic addition to the cultural life of our Lincoln Square community. On behalf of my colleagues on the Board of Trustees, I thank each and every donor named in this report. Your commitment— small or large—has brought us to this great beginning in our new home. I am appreciative of your generosity and dedication to our cause and the Museum that champions this cause. Look- ing forward to seeing all of you in the year 2009 as we continue to fulfill our exciting mission. Barbara Tober 5 Chairman, Board of Trustees

Donna and Benjamin Rosen Rita and Burton Tansky Special thanks to New York Sheri Sandler Sandra and James Thompson City Council Speaker Christine Denise and Andrew Saul Terri and Jack Vivinetto C. Quinn, Councilmembers Joan and J. David Scheiner Elisabeth and Richard Voigt Gale A. Brewer, Jessica S. Lorraine Schwartz Joan and Fredrick Waring Lappin, and Domenic M. Frank Sciame Nina W. Werblow Recchia, Jr., and New York Carol and Morton Siegler Charitable Trust State Assemblymember Linda Claudia and Fred Slavin XL Specialty Insurance B. Rosenthal Diann L. Smith Company Suzette de Marigny Smith Guido and Antoinette Stapper Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimo opening week at 2 columbus circle

MAD Board of Trustees on Opening The Museum’s grand opening week at 2 Columbus Museum’s Board of Trustees and a host of elected and Day. L-R: Jack Vivinetto; Cecily Carson; Circle—coordinated by the Museum’s External Affairs appointed officials, including First Deputy Mayor Pa- Jeanne S. Levitt; Kris Fuchs; Barbara Karp Shuster; Marcia Docter; Seth department, under the leadership of Ben Hartley, the tricia Harris; Commissioner of New York City’s Depart- Glickenhaus; Kay Bucksbaum; Dan Museum’s Deputy Director, and Stephanie Lang, the ment of Cultural Affairs Kate Levin; Assistant Com- Dailey; Madeline Weinrib; Lois U. Museum’s Associate Director, Special Events and Mar- missioners of New York City’s Department of Cultural Jecklin; Linda E. Johnson; Holly Hotchner; David Revere McFadden; keting —involved the coordinated efforts of every staff Affairs Susan Chin and Kathleen Hughes; New York City Carolee Friedlander; Jerome A. and Board of Trustees member. The week kicked off Council Speaker Christine Quinn; Manhattan Borough Chazen; Ruth Siegel; Jane Korman; Tzili Charney; Nanette L. Laitman; with a media preview of the building and the opening President Scott Stringer; New York City Councilmem- Barbara Tober; Edwin B. Hathaway; exhibitions on September 18th, followed by a private ber and Chairman of its Cultural Affairs Committee Lewis Kruger; Simona Chazen; Director’s Opening on September 22nd. For this event, Domenic Recchia, Jr.; New York City Councilmember Suzanne Tick; Joel M. Rosenthal; Sandra B. Grotta; Ruth Lande Shuman, as for all events during this week, guests were welcomed Gale Brewer; New York City Councilmember Daniel Ga- representing The Honorable Michael offsite at a branded welcome center on Broadway at 58th rodnick; New York City Councilmember Jessica Lappin; R. Bloomberg; Aviva Robinson; J. Street, effectively diverting traffic away from 2 Columbus New York State Senator Thomas Duane; New York State Jeffrey Kauffman. Not present: Stanley S. Arkin; Ambassador Diego E. Arria; Circle while offering guests a comfortable place to rest Senator Liz Krueger; New York State Assemblymember Eric Dobkin; Lisa Orange Elson; C. and meet Museum staff and other notables. Richard Gottfried; and New York State Assemblymem- Virginia Fields; Natalie H. Fitz-Gerald; ber Linda Rosenthal. Other elected officials who could Ann Kaplan; Jeffrey Manocherian; On September 23rd, Mayor Michael Bloomberg cut the not be present, including New York State’s Governor, Alan Siegel; Klara Silverstein; ribbon on the building, officially opening 2 Columbus William S. Taubman. David Paterson, were represented by staff. Photo: William Ragazzino. Circle. The ceremony was attended by most of the

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Individual Donors 2008 $25,000 to $49,999 Rita and Dan Paul Cynthia and Karen Johnson Boyd and $250,000 and above Anne and Ronald Abramson Aviva and Jack A. Robinson Jeffrey Manocherian William Beaty Boyd Nanette L. Laitman Anita Boxer Joel M. Rosenthal Sandra and Paul M. Montrone Charles Bronfman Barbara and Donald Tober Kay and Matthew Bucksbaum Barbara Karp Shuster Ruth and Harold J. Newman Marian C. and Russell Burke Michele and Martin Cohen Ruth and Jerome A. Siegel Gloria and Alan Siegel Nancy Corzine $100,000 to $249,999 Marcia and Alan Docter Klara and Larry Silverstein Suzanne Tick and Jo D. Hallingby Cecily M. Carson Carolee Friedlander Terrence Mowers Isaac Kier Simona and Jerome A. Chazen Kris Fuchs $10,000 to $24,999 Marcel Wanders Elbrun and Peter Kimmelman Edwin B. Hathaway Michael Gould Arlene and Harvey Caplan Madeline Weinrib Susan Grant Lewin Ann F. Kaplan and Sandra and Louis Grotta Russell L. Carson Mimi S. Livingston Robert Fippinger A.E. Hotchner Tzili and Leon H. Charney $5,000 to $9,999 Richard H.M. and Linda E. Johnson Judith and Robert Cornfeld Karen Adler and Lawrence Gail Lowe Maidman $50,000 to $99,999 J. Jeffrey Kauffman Barbara and Eric Dobkin Greenwald Charles Merinoff Suzanne and Stanley S. Arkin Jane and Leonard Korman Lois U. and Dirk Jecklin Victor Barnett Jacquelyn and Stuart Romanoff Sarah and Seth Glickenhaus Laura and Lewis Kruger Jeanne S. and Richard Levitt Georgette F. Bennett Susan and Elihu Rose Ellen and William S. Taubman Lisa Orange Elson and Helen and Louis Lowenstein Betty Saks and Bart Kavanaugh Harry Elson 08 annual report

That evening, the Museum welcomed more than 1,000 artists and designers—attended by more than 750 very Trustee Suzanne Goodman Elson people to its new home for opening night cocktails. A din- lively celebrants—showcased the Museum’s continuing and the Hon. Edward Elliott Elson celebrate with Chairman Barbara ner hosted by the Museum’s Board of Trustees, held at the commitment to the practitioners in the field of arts and Tober. Photo: Alan Klein. Mandarin Oriental Hotel, featured toasts to the opening design; finally, Chase Education Exploration Day—host- Trustee Stanley Arkin (right) with from a host of luminaries, including Capital Campaign ed by J.P.Morgan—introduced more than 300 educators Suzanne Arkin at the opening night Chairman Jerome A. Chazen; former Deputy Mayor Daniel to the Museum and its new programmatic offerings. party for MAD. Photo: Don Pollard. Doctoroff; Board of Trustees Chairman Barbara Tober; On the morning of September 27, 2008, the Museum Brad Cloepfil, Allied Works Holly Hotchner, the Museum’s Nanette L. Laitman Direc- opened its doors to the public. Opening weekend was a Architecture, Nanette L. Laitman tor; and Brad Cloepfil, the architect who re-created 2 Director Holly Hotchner, Chairman 100% free public art festival, with performances by artist Columbus Circle. The next day, collectors who had Barbara Tober, Chairman Emeritus and balloon sculpturist Jason Hackenwerth entertain- and Capital Campaign Chairman contributed to the Museum’s permanent collection were ing those waiting on line. Lines stretched around the Jerome A. Chazen, and President fêted at an intimate luncheon hosted by Holly Hotchner Nanette L. Laitman at the MAD block as the Museum welcomed almost 10,000 people and David Revere McFadden, the Museum’s Chief Curator. opening night. Photo: Don Pollard. in just two days. Many visitors bought memberships, The balance of the week focused on the Museum’s com- vowing to return to see the exhibitions when the Mu- munity. Two upper-level members’ receptions, a busi- seum was less crowded. The week was judged by all to ness and community leaders’ breakfast, and a mem- be a grand success—and, on October 1, 2008, the Mu- bers’ appreciation day were highlights of the Museum’s seum welcomed its first paying visitors, with lines again outreach to its new constituents. A special reception for stretching halfway around the Museum at the opening.

$1,000 to $4,999 Leon G. Cooperman Fiona and Harvey Fein Murray Gruber Mr. and Mrs. Irwin Klein Hunter Applewhite Darcie and Jonathan H.F. Avery Fisher Jan L. and Laureen S. and Maria and Diego E. Arria Crystal Sanford Fisher George E. Handtmann Ragnar M. Knutsen Sheri and Lawrence Babbio Jean and James W. Crystal George Friedman Joan W. Harris Susan Krysiewicz and Karen H. Bechtel Francesca Cuevas Philomene Gates Eleanor and Bruce Heister Thomas Bell Barbara and James A. Block Betty and Oscar Davis S. Parker Gilbert Carol and Richard Hochman Emily Fisher Landau and Phyllis A. Borten Luc de Clapiers Sondra and Holly Hotchner and Sheldon Landau Barbara Taylor Bradford Elizabeth de Cuevas Celso Gonzalez-Falla Franklin Silverstone Jack Lenor Larsen and Robert Bradford Barbara de Portago Maya and Larry Goldschmidt Tim Hotchner Ann B. Lesk Henry Buhl Jennie and Richard Descherer Susan Golick and Gail and Carl C. Icahn Elizabeth and Mark Levine Hope Byer Helen W. Drutt English Alan Wasserman Arlyn J. Imberman Linda and Barbara and David Caplan Janice R. and Bruce Ellig Maria Gotsch Linda and Michael Jesselson Samuel H. Lindenbaum Linda Chester Sylvia Elsesser Boo Grace Pam Johndroe Muly Litvak and Lior Vagima Young Y. Chung Wendy Evans Joseph Grainer Family Foundation Sherwin Kamin L. Ludwig Connie and David C. Clapp Patricia and Gayle and Robert Greenhill Jill Ellen Karp Sandra and Robert I. Lund Madeline Clark Edward Falkenberg Candice Groot Suri Kasirer Michelle and Steven Manolis Suzanne and Norman Cohn Cheryl J. Family Ahuva and Martin Gross Mariana and George Kaufman Susan and Morris Marks from the president | ACQUISITIONS Peter Joseph GalleryPeter Throughout my entire life, I have been involved with the art world in one way or another. My parents were passionate collectors—and by living with art, I learned to see. Once you see, you can buy art. And once you have bought your first piece, you have become a collector. A My involvement with the Museum of Arts and Design goes back some thirty years, but I have been collecting much longer than that. Much of what I learned about studio

craft and design came through traveling with the Museum’s Collectors Circle. Many Ed Watkins of my fellow donors to our permanent collection can say the same. I am proud that at 2 Columbus Circle, we have our first ever permanent collection galleries, and that more than 70 percent of our collection is housed on-site. This is unusual for a museum—most museums are only able to house a fraction of their collection in their homes. The emphasis the Museum places on its collection, and on the place of that collection within the history of our field, is testament to our dedication to the talented artists whose work we display and interpret. I am grateful to our Chief Nanette L. Laitman President, Board of Trustees Curator and Vice President for Programs and Collections, David Revere McFadden, for keeping those artists front and center in everything we do—and, I am proud that A: Marilyn and Jack Barrett: 2 Columbus Circle will now be home to America’s finest collection of contemporary Crated Cabinet with Clock by Garry Knox Bennett studio craft, art, and design. B

B: Arlene and Harvey Caplan: In 2008, more than thirty thoughtful and generous collectors made a commitment to Alquiminia #76 by Olga de Amaral; enrich our permanent collection by making timely and deeply appreciated promised

Architect’s Valet by Alphonse Mattia; gifts. These works filled important gaps in the permanent collection, and expanded David Behl Trippin’ Up by Jay Stanger the horizons of the collection to include new materials and new ideas. I thank the C: Simona and Jerome A. Chazen: donors, whose names appear below with their gifts, for their commitment to the Untitled #27 by Klaus Moje; War future of our field. Their generosity will make it possible for a new generation of Boy—Job No. 1 by Clifford Rainey; Hanging Series Water—White #3 collectors to learn from their expertise. by Mary Shaffer Nanette L. Laitman President, Board of Trustees David Behl Lee Fatherrec

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$1,000 to $4,999 (cont.) Nataly and Toby Ritter Patricia and David K. Specter Lulu Wang Patricia and Edward Faber Marie and James C. Marlas Philip Robinson Lauren and Steven Spilman Sandra and Florence and Richard Fabricant Lisa Marus Tamara and Michael Root Carolyn and Robert Springborn Stanford Warshowsky Julie and Ruediger A. Flik Emily and Anthony Mazzie Donna and Benjamin Rosen Ilene and Marc Steglitz Bettina and Whyte Charlotte M.and Christine A. McConnell Jane Rosenthal and Marcia and Myron Stein Roger Yaseen Barry Friedberg Diahn and Thomas McGrath Craig Hatkoff Burt Steinberg Mariuccia Zerilli-Marimo and Johanna and Leslie J. Garfield Joan and Martin Messinger Edwina Sandys Allison and Leonard N. Stern Massimo Soncini Barbara and Patricia Grodd Sydell L. Miller and Philip Zieky and Richard D. Kaplan Denise and Thomas D. Stern Virginia and Donald E. Zilkha Pamela Howard Samuel C. Miller Cathy and Fred Seligman Rudy Stewart Helen and Jane Kaplan Antonia and Spiros Milonas Michael Sery Elaine Stone $500 to $999 Harriette Rose Katz Ann Maddox Moore Gail S. and Andrew Miller Elizabeth F. Stribling and Jo and Peter Baer Sandra T. Kissler Suzanne Murphy Judy and Sylvain Siboni Guy Robinson Ellen and Mark Cohen Margo Langenberg Marne Obernauer Jr. Stella and Peter M.F. Sichel Linda Sullivan John J. Connolly Leila Hadley Luce Jennifer Olshin Barbara Sloan Paul Tierney Suzanne G. and Ketty and François Maisonrouge Paula and Russell Panczenko Elizabeth and Robert Sloan Terri and Jack Vivinetto Edward E. Elson Edie Nadler Bernard Pomerantz Fran Smyth Barbara M. Vogelstein Heidrun Engler and David Porty Judy and Donald Rechler Stephen Sorensen Paula Volent Allen B. Roberts Joan Prager D: Audrey and Robert Cowan: The Creation (from the Birth Project) by

Ben Blackwell Judy Chicago and Audrey Cowan Mark Gulezian Donald Woodman E: Sylvia Elsesser: #2177 by June Schwarcz; Entrance III by Bertil Vallien F: Diane and Marc Grainer: Cut Flower Chair by Tord Boontje D E F G: Ann Kaplan and Robert Fippinger: Harvesting the Sky by Edward S. Eberle; House of Cards with Short

Ed Watkins Story by Richard Shaw; Shopper with Baby, Pan Fixer, Bather, and Man

Andrea Simon Nuñez Andrea with Fan (from the Path series) by Akio Takamori H: Jane and Leonard Korman: Self- Portrait Bust by Robert Arneson; Sibley by Peter Voulkos; Sikar Trio G H by Betty Woodman I: Nanette L. Laitman: Yixing Teapot by Ah Leon; Hosta Chaise by Claude

Ed Watkins Lalanne Ed Watkins

Ed Watkins J: Lynn and Jeffrey Leff: Ultra Slim-Fast Dispenser by Matt Nolen K: Sara and David Lieberman: 2 R Not by Ron Arad; Linkage by Gyöngy Laky; Madame Butterfly by Virgil Ortiz I J K L: Mimi Livingston: Wavemaster by John Cederquist; Anthropomorphic Jug Form with Kitten in Buggy by Michael Lucero Peter Harholdt Peter David Ellsworth M: Jane and Arthur Mason: Black Pot-Dawn by David Ellsworth

Daniel Nadler N: Serga and Daniel Nadler: Algerian brooch; Moroccan cuffs; Chinese hook O: Aviva and Jack Robinson: Untitled L M N by Shinichi Higuchi, Still Life/Still Alive 12 by Antoine Leperlier; Untitled by Richard Meitner P: Dorothy and George Saxe: Shel Hensleigh Allrich Gallery Through the Canyon by Eddie Dominguez; Feeder by Lee Stoliar Q: Linda Leonard Schlenger: Untitled (from the Developed Bottle series) by Carlo Lamagna Gallery Gordon Baldwin; Oribe Flower Vase by Katô Yasukage O P R: Phyllis and Alfred Selnick: Segmented Vessel by Yosh Sugiyama; Platter by Ben Trupperbaumer Ed Watkins Ed Watkins Ed Watkins S: Barbara and Donald Tober: Gilded Orange Venetian with Lilies by Dale Chihuly; Dinosaur by Lino Tagliapietra; Shimmering Heat by Torii Ippo Mark Guzelian T: Judith Weisman: Vessel by Chris Gustin

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Annette U. Rickel $100,000 to $249,999 $50,000 to $99,999 The Ambrose Monell The Northern Trust Company Rae Rothfield The Andrea and Arkin Family Foundation Foundation Oldcastle Glass Christie C. Salomon Charles Bronfman Fund Bloomingdale’s Ark Restaurants The Ruth and Adrianne and William Silver Angelica Berrie Foundation The Carson Family The Bonnie Cashin Foundation Jerome Siegel Foundation Beth and Donald Siskind Bren Simon Charitable Trust The Boxer Foundation Taubman Foundation Judith Z. Steinberg and The Brown Foundation The Glickenhaus Foundation First Republic Bank Washington Square Hotel Paul J. Hoenmans Carnegie Corporation of The Mondriaan Foundation Jack A. and Aviva Robinson Lee and Marvin Traub New York National Endowment for Family Support Foundation $10,000 to $24,999 Anita and Ronald Wornick Charina Foundation, Inc the Arts The Jane and Leonard Korman Acorn Hill Foundation, Inc. The Chazen Foundation New York City Department of Family Foundation Adidas Fashion Group Corporate, Foundation, Frances Alexander Foundation Cultural Affairs Johnson & Johnson Almax Mannequins & and Government Donors Newman’s Own, Inc. The Taubman Company Kate’s Paperie, Ltd. Display Items 2008 Matthew and Carolyn Altria Group, Inc. $250,000 and above $25,000 to $49,999 Bucksbaum Family Foundation Atrinsic Barbara and A G Foundation The New York Community Trust BCBG Donald Tober Foundation Abramson Family Foundation New York State Council on Bernardaud NA, Inc. The William & Inc. the Arts Bonhams & Butterfields Mildred Lasdon Foundation Pricked Extreme Embroidery November 8, 2007–May 4, 2008 Organized by Museum of Arts and Design programs and collections | Exhibitions 40 West 53rd Street

Museum of Art, Toledo, Ohio; the Schmuckmuseum, Pforzheim, Germany; and the Vlaams Centrum voor Hedendaagse Glaskunst, Lommel, Belgium, and Radical Lace and Subversive Knitting, which examined traditional techniques applied to contemporary work, to the Indiana State Museum, Indianapolis, Indiana, and the Scottsdale Museum of Contemporary Art, Scottsdale, Arizona. Pricked, Extreme Embroidery—the last major exhibition to be presented on West 53rd Street—represented a look into the future of contemporary arts and design. Reflecting the Museum’s increasingly international focus, Pricked, organized by Chief Curator David Revere McFadden, showcased works by 48 artists from 16 nations including Romania; Egypt; Wales; Mexico; and the Netherlands, as well as the U.S. A continuation of the Museum’s exploration of how centuries-old handcraft traditions are rejuvenated in the mainstream of contemporary art and design, Pricked took the pulse of international embroidery as practiced today—a medium that allows contemporary artists to communicate ideas and visions. Chosen to showcase the diversity of approaches to this standard needleworking technique, the works in Pricked—individually arresting, provocative, satiri- cal, and humorous—conveyed powerful and personal Stephen Beal, Periodic Table In 2008, the Museum had the unprecedented experience of the Artist’s Colors, 2004. content ranging from subjective dreams and diaries to of presenting exhibitions in two very different spaces. Hand-embroidered cotton floss, controversial politics in today’s world. cotton canvas. 30 x 36 in. Collection At 40 West 53rd Street, we hosted our final exhibitions Museum of Arts and Design; gift of in just 2,200 square feet; at 2 Columbus Circle, we had Pricked was accompanied by a softcover catalogue which Mr. and Mrs. Robert Lipp, 2007. served as a complement to the award-winning publica- Photo: Ed Watkins. more than 12,000 square feet at our disposal. This allowed us to present a wider variety of exhibitions and tion printed to accompany Radical Lace and Subversive themes, taking full advantage of the Nanette L. Laitman Knitting. Galleries to showcase the entire range of creativity in our Pricked, Extreme Embroidery was made possible in part field. The Museum also continued its renowned traveling by the Inner Circle and Director’s Council of the Mu- exhibitions program, sending GlassWear, its innovative seum, with additional support from Friends of Fiber Art contemporary glass jewelry exhibition, to the Toledo International.

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$10,000 to $24,999 (cont.) The Penates Foundation Estee Lauder Companies Susan Grant Lewin The Center for Craft, Con Edison The Seth Sprague Educational Helena Rubinstein Foundation Associates, Inc. Creativity & Design F.J. Sciame Construction Co., Inc. and Charitable Foundation Jack Shainman Gallery Temin and Company, Inc. Chadick Ellig, Inc. F.M. Kirby Foundation, Inc. Siegel & Gale, Inc. Jones Apparel Citigroup Foundation Goldman, Sachs & Co. Sugar Foods Corporation The Liman Foundation $1,000 to $4,999 Condé Nast Publications The Greenberg Foundation Suzanne Tick, Inc. Merrill Lynch AFD Contract Furniture Inc. Dobkin Family Foundation Guess, Inc. Tishman-Speyer Properties The Michele and Martin Cohen The Allison Maher Stern Donovan and Green The J.M. Kaplan Fund Wooster House LLC Family Foundation Foundation The Evelyn Sharp Foundation Kartell USA Neiman Marcus Art Alliance for Contemporary Ferragamo The Leon H Charney $5,000 to $9,999 New York City Department Glass Fisher Landau Center for Art Foundation, Inc. Central Park Conservancy of Education The Avery and Janet Fisher Frank Crystal & Co., Inc. The Levitt Foundation The Charmer Sunbelt Group Orchard Yard and Thread Foundation Franz W. Sichel Foundation Liz Claiborne Foundation Columbia Business School Company Inc. The Benjamin M. Rosen Family Genspring Liz Claiborne, Inc. Nancy Corzine Pentagram Design Foundation Gold Toe Marc Jacobs Cushman & Wakefield Susan and Elihu Rose Bradford Enterprises Icahn Charitable Foundation National Endowment for Dooley Electric Co, Inc. Foundation, INC. Brickman Associates The Irving Harris Foundation the Arts The Elbrun and Peter Carmen Group Kimmelman Foundation, Inc. Cheers! A MAD Collection of Goblets November 8, 2007—May 4, 2008 Organized by Museum of Arts and Design 40 West 53rd Street

Cheers!—a toast to the Museum’s future at 2 Colum- works by renowned artists such as Lino Tagliapietra, Kimiake Higuchi, Glasses on a Cabbage Leaf, 1995. Glass. bus Circle—offered a sneak preview of a collection Dale Chihuly, and Ginny Ruffner were included, as well 3 5 ⁄4 x 13 x 13in. Gift of Aviva and of celebratory goblets and chalices in all mediums as cutting-edge works by emerging artists. Many pieces Jack A. Robinson, 2007. which the museum was assembling for its new home were created expressly for the exhibition, and were on Photo: Ed Watkins. at 2 Columbus Circle. Cheers!, organized by Associate public display for the first time. Steve Sizelove, Gem, 2007. Curator Jennifer Scanlan around a generous prom- Borosilicate glass, flameworked, Cheers! A MAD Collection of Goblets was made possible in 1 1 ised gift to the collection of Aviva and Jack Robinson sculpted, and faceted. 11 x 4 ⁄2 x 4 ⁄2 part by the Collectors Circle of the Museum. in. Gift of the artist, 2007. and featuring other gifts from collectors and artists Photo: Ed Watkins. worldwide, featured an engaging and diverse selection of vessels made by more than 150 artists. Exceptional Richard Marquis, Teapot, 1987. 1 7 Glass. 11 ⁄4 x 5 x 3 ⁄8 in. Gift of Aviva and Jack A. Robinson, 2007. Photo: Ed Watkins.

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The J. Steven Manolis & Morgenthau & Greenes, LLP Rose M. Badgeley Residuary The Barry Friedberg and Rachel and John I. Baxter Michelle K. Manolis MTV Networks Charitable Trust Charlotte Moss Annie and Mike Belkin Foundation Inc. Myron M. Studner Shoreland Foundation Family Foundation Claire and Lawrence Benenson Jewish Communal Fund Foundation, Inc. Sonenshine Partners The Gloria and Sidney Sheema and Judith & Donald Rechler The New School Stribling & Associates, Ltd. Danziger Foundation, Inc Mihir Bhattacharya Foundation Inc. New York City Investment Fund Strong-Cuevas Foundation, Inc. Hermine Mariaux, Inc. Freya Block and Richard Block JPMorgan Chase The New York Times Company The Toby & Nataly Ritter Hickey Freeman Edward Boshears Kasirer Consulting Foundation, Inc. Family Foundation IBM Natalie Brody The Keith and Rose-Lee Rein- Nina McLemore The Versailles & Giverny JGA Barbara Brown and hard Family Foundation The Obernauer Foundation Lutz & Carr, LLP Steven Ward Kramer Levin Naftalis & Foundation, Inc. William Talbott Hillman Tumi Dorothy W. Brown Frankel, LLP The October Gallery Foundation Anne Canty Leon & Toby Cooperman Peco Foundation The Yaseen Family Foundation Donors to the Annual Fund David Charak II Foundation Peter J. Solomon Company Anonymous Carol and Jamie Conheady Lindenbaum Family Pratt Institute $500 to $999 Scott and Liz Anderson David L. Dalva III Charitable Trust Ralph E. Ogden The Annette Urso Rickel Evelyn and Stanley Asrael Willis Bing Davis Messinger Family Foundation Foundation, Inc. Foundation, Inc. Maureen and James A. Barrett Dorothy B. DeCarlo Second Lives Remixing the Ordinary September 27, 2008—April 19, 2009 Organized by Museum of Arts and Design programs and collections | Exhibitions 2 Columbus Circle

Terese Agnew, Portrait of a Textile Gun triggers, spools of thread, tires, hypodermic nee- debate on function, value and identity. The intricately Worker, 2005. Clothing labels, 1 3 dles, dog tags, old eyeglasses, and telephone books were crafted works in the exhibition revealed their creators’ thread, fabric backing. 94 ⁄2 x 109 ⁄4 in. Museum purchase with funds among the many manufactured and mass-produced intense engagement with ideas, meaning, materiality provided by private donors, 2006. objects that more than 50 contemporary international and process. Photo: Peter Di Antoni. artists used to create works for Second Lives: Remixing the Second Lives was accompanied by a 200-page, fully illus- Ordinary, the Museum’s inaugural exhibition at Colum- Paul Villinski, My Back Pages, trated catalogue which included essays by co-organizing 2006–08. Vintage vinyl records, bus Circle. This special thematic exhibition—featuring record player, wire, record covers. curators David Revere McFadden, Chief Curator of artists from 17 countries who transform discarded, Dimensions variable. the Museum, and Lowery Stokes Sims, Curator of the Photo: Mathew Cox. commonplace or valueless objects into extraordinary Museum. Also included were multiple images of work by works of art—was a real celebration of the second life of the 52 artists in the exhibition, first-person statements the Museum as a renewed institution, and of Columbus by the artists, and biographies. Circle and its renaissance. Second Lives, which included new commissions and site-specific installations, high- Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary was made possible lighted the creative processes that repurposed the by American Express, with additional support from the objects in the exhibition; explored the transformation National Endowment for the Arts and The Greenwall of the ordinary into the extraordinary; and stimulated Foundation.

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Donors to the Michael Heller The Margaret A. Darrin Katherine Ruff Members Annual Fund (cont.) Tim Hotchner Foundation Jane and Morley Safer The Museum of Arts and Helene B. Eiber Kiyomi Iwata Steven B. Mendelow Helene Safire Design is indebted to its David Ellsworth Jane and George C. Kaiser Ronay and Richard L. Menschel Dorothy and George B. Saxe members. Through their Lucy G. Feller Deena and Jerome Kaplan Sam Michaels Schlein Foundation, Inc. generosity and dedication, the Marsha Fidoten Sandy Kern Nancy Terner Behrman Norman and Arlene Silvers Museum is ensured a secure Arline M. Fisch Joanne and Alan C. Kohn Foundation Jill Spalding future. A list of individual Four Mangos, Inc. Marta Jo Lawrence Sylviane and Andrew Norris Elizabeth L. Spiegel Museum member supporters in Frances J. Frawley Adele and Leonard Leight Elmerina and Paul D. Parkman Joanna Steichen 2008 at the Contributing level Doris and Arnold Glaberson Pedro Leites Debra J. Poul and Leonard P. Eva Szilagyi and higher appears below. Lisa Goldberg Billie Lim and Stephen Ifshin Goldberger Robert and Kenneth Tortoriello Leonard T. Goslee Jan Liverance Barbara Robinson Helen Tucker Director’s Council Initiative Djena Graves Helen and Louis Lowenstein Roy R. and Marie S. Neu- Drs. Myra and Harold Weiss Abner Rosen Laurie A. Griffith Lloyd Macklowe berger Foundation, Inc. Samuel Won Betty Saks and Bart Kavanaugh Julia and Fred Haiblen Stephi Ruben Dawn Zolek Elizabeth and Robert Sloan Sandford J. Starkman Elegant Armor The Art of Jewelry September 27, 2008—July 5, 2009 Organized by Museum of Arts and Design 2 Columbus Circle

In its new home, the Museum is fortunate to have a Radical Edge—emphasized the very different approach- Bruno Martinazzi, Metamorfosi, 1992. 20-karat and 18-karat gold. unique study center, incorporating open study storage es artists take when creating jewelry, from emphasizing 1 1 2 ⁄4 x 3 x 3 ⁄4 in. Museum purchase which houses the Museum’s entire permanent jewelry pure form to incorporating sociopolitical messages to with funds provided by Hope Byer, collection in accessible drawers, dedicated exclusively to introducing new concepts and technologies. 2006. Photo: John Bigelow Taylor. contemporary jewelry. This, the Tiffany & Co. Founda- Elegant Armor was accompanied by a handsomely Verena Sieber-Fuchs, Apart-heid tion Jewelry Gallery, was inaugurated with Elegant Armor: illustrated publication on MAD’s jewelry collection, Collar, 1968. Fruit wrapping tissue The Art of Jewelry, organized by the Museum’s Curator paper. 16 x 16 x 5 in. Gift of entitled Inspired Jewelry. The book, the first publication Donna Schneier, 1997. of Jewelry, Ursula Ilse-Neuman. Through more than on the Museum’s distinguished contemporary jewelry Photo: John Bigelow Taylor. 130 works, created between 1948 and the present and collection, featured a lively and insightful essay by drawn from the Museum’s collection of approximately Tiffany & Co. Foundation Jewelry Ilse-Neuman, and nearly 200 full-page and double-page Gallery. Photo: Amy Parisi. 450 modern and contemporary designs, Elegant Armor color photographs. looked at the inspirations for contemporary jewelry, including the fine arts, the human form, and the natural Elegant Armor: The Art of Jewelry was made possible in world. The exhibition’s themes—Sculptural Forms, part by the generosity of The Tiffany and Co. Foundation. Narrative Jewelry, Painted and Textured Surfaces, and

Inner Circle Arlyn J. Imberman Judith Z. Steinberg and Suzanne and Norman Cohn Elizabeth M. Gordon Victor Barnett Laura and Lewis Kruger Paul J. Hoenmans Camille J. and Alexander Cook Jo D. Hallingby Karen Johnson Boyd Jan Liverance Lillian M. Vernon Libby Cooper and Jan L. and and William Beaty Boyd Carol and Dan Marcus JoAnne Cooper George E. Handtmann Charles Bronfman Adam R. Rose and Collectors Circle Daphna and Gerald B. Cramer Fern Karesh Hurst Kay and Matthew Bucksbaum Peter R. McQuillan Diane and Arthur Abbey Barbara and Arthur Davis Pam Johndroe Marian C. and Russell Burke Nancy Brown Negley Randy Aberg Elizabeth de Cuevas Helen and Jane Kaplan Hope Byer Rita and Dan Paul Alberta Alexandre Peter Dixon Sharon Karmazin Michele and Martin Cohen Inge and Ira Rennert Ann and Bruce Bachmann Sylvia Elsesser Sandra T. Kissler David C. Copley Lisa Roberts and David Seltzer Joan Baxt Sandra and Gerald Eskin Bonnie Lee Korn Emilie R. Corey Aviva and Jack A. Robinson Meredith Bernstein Patricia and Edward Faber Ellie and Mark Lainer Junia Doan Barbara and John R. Robinson Suzy and Lincoln Boehm John Falcon Mimi Levitt Kay Foster Linda and Donald Schlenger Joan Borinstein Barbara and Oscar H. Feldman Richard H. M. and Linda Grossman and Gail S. and Andrew Miller Phyllis A. Borten Linda and Gregory Fischbach Gail Lowe Maidman Richard Bass Muriel Siebert Miriam Cahn Adrienne Frankel Cynthia and Anthony Maltese Sandra and Louis Grotta Klara and Larry Silverstein Arlene and Harvey Caplan Anna Friebe-Reininghaus Orit M. and Gil A. Tenzer Janet and Mike Halvorson Joan Hardy Clark Joan and Donald J. Gordon Alexandra R. Marshall Permanently MAD Revealing the Collection September 27, 2008—ongoing Organized by Museum of Arts and Design programs and collections | Exhibitions 2 Columbus Circle

The Museum inaugurated its first-ever collections gal- and Harvey Caplan; Marc and Diane Grainer; George and leries with 250 of the most significant works from its Dorothy Saxe; Serga and Daniel Nadler; Linda Leon- permanent holdings, many never previously shown to ard Schlenger; and Sara and David Lieberman. These the public. Many of these works were acquired under generous individuals, along with artists and galleries the direction of Holly Hotchner, the Museum’s Nanette from around the world, contributed major historic L. Laitman Director, and David Revere McFadden, the masterworks in ceramics, glass, metal, wood and fiber, Museum’s Chief Curator. Permanently MAD: Revealing which were on view alongside cutting-edge new work by the Collection—curated by Hotchner and McFadden, and international artists and studio practitioners. brilliantly installed by MAD’s Curator of Exhibitions, Permanently MAD was complemented by a unique tech- Dorothy Twining Globus—featured the work of ground- nological innovation available to the public: Access to the breaking artists and designers from 1950s through Museum’s entire collection of more than 2,000 objects, the present day. Organized thematically, Permanently through collections “wallpaper” at touch screen termi- MAD broke with traditional installation methods that nals throughout the gallery and off-site, via the Internet. present works chronologically, geographically or by This Online Collection Database—created by Associate media. Instead, works on view were grouped into three Curator Jennifer Scanlan, in collaboration with the thematic sections that introduced the viewer to differ- Museum’s education and registrar staff—provides ent ways of approaching contemporary art: Description, supplementary information on each artist and object which looked at the work’s visual language or aesthetics; as well as on the different techniques and materials Intention, which probed the ways in which artists express Robert Arneson, Self-portrait of the represented in the collection. Artist Losing His Marbles, 1965. their inner thoughts and feelings; and Reflection, which Earthenware, luster glaze, marbles, revealed the political, social and cultural context in which To celebrate the opening of the collections galleries, the 1 pigments, hand-built. 31 x 17 ⁄2 x Museum published the first-ever illustrated handbook of 1 the work was created. 9 ⁄2 in. Gift of Johnson Wax its collection, MADbook, created and designed as an easy- Company, through the American A special section of this exhibition, Forward Thinking, Craft Council, 1977. to-read, accessible explanation of our field. A companion celebrated the many gifts and promised gifts made to the Photo: Ed Watkins. volume, Forward Thinking, was published especially to Museum since the beginning of its Capital Campaign for commemorate the opening of the Museum, and high- 2 Columbus Circle. Many of these were courtesy of gener- lighted the recent gifts to MAD’s collection mentioned ous and thoughtful members of our Board of Trustees, above. Entries in both books include color illustrations including Jane Korman; Jerome and Simona Chazen; of the works, collectors’ biographies and statements, and Ann Kaplan; Barbara Tober; Nanette L. Laitman; Sandra curatorial commentaries on the significance of the art- Grotta; and Aviva Robinson. Added to this distinguished ists and their works. MADbook has become a best-seller roster were gifts from other longtime museum support- in The Store at MAD. ers, including Mimi Livingston; Lynn and Jeffrey Leff; Alfred and Phyllis Selnick; Daniel and Serga Nadler; Jane Permanently MAD: Revealing the Collection was made and Arthur Mason; Judith Weisman; Sylvia Elsesser; Jack possible, in part, through the generosity of the Collectors and Marilyn Barrett; Audrey and Robert Cowan; Arlene Circle, one of the Museum’s leadership support groups.

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Collectors Circle (cont.) Beverly and Jerome Siegel Sheri and Lawrence Babbio Lois and Eugene Colley Grainer Family Foundation Patrick McMullan Adrianne and William Silver Clay H. Barr Soussan and Scott Cook Silvana and David Greene Ann Maddox Moore Elaine Stone Ariane and Michael De Paola Ellen and Robert Grimes Sara and William V. Morgan Barbara Strassman Michael Batterberry Michael Del Giudice Barbara and Patricia Grodd Joy and Allan Nachman Courtney Finch and Denise V. Benmosche Jennie and Richard Descherer Audrey and Martin Gruss Edie Nadler Scott F. Taylor Alice and Norman Berkowitz Eve Dorfzaun Lynn Hanke Judy Pote Catherine Tell Brook and Roger S. Berlind Aileen Dresner Christian Harker Debra J. Poul and Paco Underhill Barbara and Alan Boroff Joanne Dunbar Martin and Wendy T. Kaplan Leonard P. Goldberger Joan and Fredrick Waring Millie M. and John D. Bratten Sherry and Brian Effron William W. Karatz and Joan Prager Ilene Wetanson Melva Bucksbaum and Fiona and Harvey Fein Joan G. Smith Judy and Donald Rechler Anita and Ronald Wornick Raymond Learsy Bambi and Roger Felberbaum Roberta and Brad Karp Nataly and Toby Ritter Shirley Young Meg Callahan Mark Fletcher Daniel and Ruth Katzman Catherine and Edward Romer David Charak II Lois Landin Gareau Stacey Kaye Joanna and Daniel Rose Curators Circle Debbie and David Chazen Ginger Schnaper Younghee Kim-Wait Rae Rothfield Anonymous Joni Maya Cherbo and Henry P. Godfrey Morley Klausner Dorothy and George B. Saxe Dale and Doug Anderson Glori Cohen Donna and Robert A. Goodman Elysabeth Kleinhans Andrew Seid Jean and William Astrop Christopher Coleman Lorna and Lawrence Graev Jan Kliger programs and collections | EDUCATION

No sector of the Museum experienced greater change in so, while the Museum was closed during the transition 2008 than its education department. The first half of the period, its public programs went outside. Architecture year on West 53rd Street was a time of great anticipation & used the ever-changing landscape of New York City as for our staff—as well as visiting students, teachers, and a virtual lab. The series final two events—Architecture adult learners—as the department, under the leadership & Landscape, featuring Paul Ramirez Jonas and Allan of Brian MacFarland, Associate Vice President for Edu- and Ellen Wexler speaking at, and about, Pier 66 in the cation, prepared for the Museum’s move to 2 Columbus Hudson River Park, and Architecture & Reuse, with Jona- Circle. On West 53rd Street, the department continued than Marvel and Rob Rogers leading a guided tour of its core outreach to schoolchildren and teachers via the Governors Island of the future—each sold out. More Craft Discovery and the Teacher Training Institute. As importantly, they provided the Museum with a blueprint well, the department presented a host of compelling for a new kind of program—one which proved especially public programs, including lectures, workshops, and popular with members. demonstrations, tied to our final two exhibitions in the During the summer, the department also continued its home the Museum had known for more than 20 years. usual programming, presenting summer workshops for These included events ranging from The Embroidered 400 students through the NYC Department of Parks and Word, a reading and art book presentation with the Recreation. MAD Artist Educators taught programs in Center for Book Arts, to The Intoxicating Vessel: A Design Harlem, the Bronx and Lower Manhattan for students History of Drinks, to In Conversation: Elaine Reichek ages 6-13. These hands-on workshops introduced the with Marcia Vetrocq. A new series called Architecture &, arts and design of parks and public spaces, architecture focusing on issues common to architects, artists, and and urban planning. And, with its 53rd Street location designers, was inaugurated with Architecture & Recovery, closed, the department sought partners in other loca- a discussion about the role of design in the New Orleans tions to continue professional development courses. recovery effort. In June, MAD presented a teacher training program at At the same time, the department—led by Brian the Brooklyn Museum for 25 elementary through high MacFarland, the Museum’s Associate Vice President for school teachers—a new partnership focusing on themes Education, Aliza Boyer, its Senior Manager of Youth, of tolerance, thanks to the Anne Frank Foundation. In School, and Family Programs, and Jessica Sucher, its July, the department presented a program on archi- Manager of Public Programs—worked with the Board’s tecture and the built environment—concentrating on Studio Sunday participants. Education Committee, its Teacher Advisory Committee, the Museum’s site-sensitive renovation of 2 Columbus Photo: Katie Sokoler and others to refine its plans for expanded program- Circle—in conjunction with Lincoln Center Institute’s Partnership between MAD and ming at 2 Columbus Circle, and create a 360-degree international summer teacher training program. At the Lincoln Center Institute brings PS96 students to visit Nine Lives a student environment of inquiry which would become a new same time, the department worked furiously behind exhibition responding to Second model for arts education within cultural organizations. the scenes to prepare and program the new educa- Lives. Photo: Josh Lucas-Falk. tion center at 2 Columbus Circle, as well as the other As always, the education department worked hard to education-related components of the new Museum and maintain the profile and visibility of the Museum—and the Museum’s enhanced virtual presence online.

Julilly Kohler Regina F. and Florian and William Papp Beth and Donald Siskind Supporting Lynn and Charles Kramer Michael McCormick Rachel and Alan Paukman Marsha Soffer Anonymous Stephanie Krieger Ann McGovern Elaine and Charles Petschek Jill Strauss and Grace and Frank Agostino Judith and Douglas Krupp Sue and Eugene Mercy, Jr. Ann and Ronald Pizzuti Richard E. Hirsch Neil A. Allen Elizabeth S. Kujawski Joan and Martin Messinger Encarnita and Robert Quinlan Barbara Tamerin Raquel and John Baker Natalie A. Lansburgh Marlene Meyerson Rosanne and Dr. Edward Raab Elizabeth and Louise and Sidney Banon Michaela Clary and Antonio Miceli Mira Recanati W. James Tozer, Jr. Gordon Barrows Kurt F. Leopold William Miller Chris Rifkin Mr. and Mrs. Jeffrey Walker George H. Beane Brenda Levin Joan Mintz and Elaine Krauss and John M. Walsh III Susan Beckerman Elizabeth and Mark Levine Robinson Markel Edward R. Roberts Patricia Weeks and Sara and Marc Benda Sara and David J. Lieberman Peter Miscovich Donna and Benjamin Rosen Stuart Rekant Anne and Philip Bergan Billie Lim and Stephen Ifshin Luis Moreno Carla Roth Drs. Myra and Harold Weiss Linda and Irwin R. Berman Mimi S. Livingston Shirley A. Mueller Elaine Sargent Mr. and Mrs. James White Jean and Frederick Birkhill Stacy London Muriel Myerson Toni Schulman Dallas Ernst Winter Mary Bloom Kerrie MacPherson Nancy Olnick and Laura Schwartz Maria Celis Wirth Miriam Bonner Nancy Ann Majteles Giorgio Spanu Phyllis and Alfred Selnick Samuel Won Geoffrey N. Bradfield Susan and Morris Marks Anka K. Palitz Diana R. Singer Jan Alane Wysocki Lisa and Ronald M. Brill programs and collections | EDUCATION

This included outreach to a number of new constituen- MADlab cies. In a special effort to more directly serve the school At the opening of the Museum’s new home at 2 Colum- districts surrounding its new location, the department bus Circle, the Museum’s core education programs— added several new Teacher Advisory Committee mem- which include Craft Discovery; Summer Open Studios; bers, representing neighborhood schools. In addition, Well-Crafted Weekends; and The Crafted Classroom, our the department targeted underserved neighborhood teacher training institute—became MADlab. This envi- schools which would be “adopted;” teachers represent- ronment of inquiry—directed by Aliza Boyer, the Mu- ing these schools also joined the Committee. The 15 seum’s Senior Manager for School, Youth, and Family new members brought the membership total to 30. Programs—is designed to help K-12 students and teachers achieve the requirements outlined in the Blueprint Education: 2 Columbus Circle for Teaching and Learning in the Arts, and to offer youth At 2 Columbus Circle, the education department’s and families a chance to experience the joys of learning mission—to connect materials and process to in- with their hands. MADlab’s principal programs include quiry and experience—permeates the entire Museum. our Tour and Workshop Program, Intergenerational Nowhere is that mission better expressed than in the Workshops, and the Teacher Training Institute. The Tour Museum’s education center, an airy, light-filled space and Workshop Program and Teacher Training Institute, that encompasses the entire sixth floor at 2 Columbus grounded in New York State Learning Standards, link Circle. On this floor, visitors exit the elevator directly fac- the arts to subject areas across the curriculum and spe- ing the Museum’s three open artist studios, a resource cific units of study in the classroom while meeting arts unique to the Museum that encourages visitors to get learning benchmarks. As well, they encourage teachers close to arts and design. A classroom for 35 children and students to create, explore, and discover the materi- hosts the Museum’s renowned arts education programs, als and processes involved in producing the works of MADlab, which includes intergenerational workshops art we live with, as well as how craft, art, and design and teacher training. Finally, a seminar room allows the concepts are shaped, inspired, and influenced by social Museum, and its cultural partners, to take advantage and cultural traditions. The program is accredited by the of 2 Columbus Circle’s multi-media capabilities for New York City Department of Education; the Museum smaller programs and panel discussions. The literal and is a licensed DOE vendor. For many schools, this is the figural heart of 2 Columbus Circle—front and center in only form of arts education children receive during the the building—the education center captures the spirit of year; many make several repeat visits each month, and Artist Cynthia Alberto. the Museum. Photo: Alan Klein. send several teachers to be trained each year. In response to the public’s demand for engaging, Artist April Reigart. Open Studios relevant programming, and the resources available to Photo: Irina Sarnetskaya. This groundbreaking program represents the Museum’s it to meet that demand, the education department continued dedication to participatory community Artist Long-Bin Chen, featured in created a host of new initiatives at 2 Columbus Circle, Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary. programming; its goal is to provide visitors with the Photo: Irina Sarnetskaya. and expanded significantly its signature offerings. opportunity to gain a better understanding of the These include:

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Supporting (cont.) Rhoda and Stanley A. Epstein Marjorie and Ellery Gordon Nancy and Philip Kotler Randie and Aaron Malinsky Mary A. Burke Judy and Tony Evnin Susan and Richard Grausman Susan and David Kraus Lois Mander and Max Pine Carol B. Camiener and Patricia and Mr. and Mrs. Robert G. Gray Emily Fisher Landau and Pearl Ann and Max Marco Jim Herrington Edward Falkenberg Marilyn and Stephen Greene Sheldon Landau Diane and Judd Maze Trudy and James A. Chiddix Anne Farley and Peter C. Hein Rande and Kenneth Greiner Rahimah Lateef Mr. and Mrs. Timothy J. McCabe Theodore Chu Pat and Steven Fetner Amye P. and Paul S. Gumbinner Alida and Christopher Latham Ann Marie and Anne B. Cohen Joele Frank Lisa and Richard Hadjukiewicz Marta Jo Lawrence James McCaughan Judith Crawford and Kitty W. Freydberg Marilyn and Jerry Handler Adele and Leonard Leight Christine A. McConnell John K. Doyle Audrey Friedman and Yazmet and Valentin Hernandez Ronny and Robert Levine Karen Meislik Carole J. Cushman Haim Manishevitz Mayra Hernandez Lucia Woods Lindley and Holly Merrill and Robert de Rothschild Sandra and Howard Fromson Lisina M. Hoch Daniel A. Lindley Stephen P. Turco Ralph Destino Suzanne Frye Pamela and Stephen Hootkin Barbara S. Linhart Samuel C. Miller Christina and Mr. and Mrs. Roy Furman Mary I. and John E. Hull Marvin Lipofsky Deborah B. and Norman Diekman Nancy and Gerald P. Gehman Jo Kurth Jagoda Michelle Thenard and Melvin Neumark Kathleen M. Doyle Abby Gilmore and Deena and Jerome Kaplan Leonard Lovallo Nora Ann Wallace and Bonnie E. Eletz Arthur Freierman Sharon Karsten Leila Hadley Luce Jack Nusbaum Kate Elliott Anita and Jerry Goodall Harriette Rose Katz Sonia and Isaac Luski Paula J. Omansky programs and collections | EDUCATION relationship between materials and process by observ- exhibition; a full day symposium on contemporary Cultural Collective partners include: Professional Associations ing and interacting with artists at work, and artists with jewelry, organized around Elegant Armor: The Art of AIA NY access to new audiences and collectors. In three light- Jewelry; DIY Salon 2, with the Church of Craft, celebrat- AIGA/NY Architectural League filled, flexible studios, approximately thirty artists each ing Second Lives; a new series of architecturally themed Art Directors Club year work one day each week, demonstrating techniques programs and symposia, presented in conjunction with Artists Alliance Inc. ASID: New York Chapter in a wide variety of mediums including fiber, ceramics, the Bard Graduate Center for Studies in the Decorative Center for Architecture Arts, Design, and Culture, The Monacelli Press, Slow- Graphic Artists Guild wood, and metal. Our Open Studios make it possible for Guild of Book Workers, working artists to reach new audiences while allowing Lab, and the American Institute of Architects’ New York New York Chapter them to work in state-of-the-art studios at no cost to Chapter. Mix: New Performance at MAD debuted in the Industrial Designers Society of America them. In exchange for this resource, artists agree to keep Museum’s new auditorium/theater, taking advantage of Affinity Groups American Association of Woodturners their doors open to the public a minimum of four hours a long-term loan of a magnificent piano from Bösendor- The American Ceramic Society each day, and an additional two hours on the Museum’s fer, the official piano of the Museum of Arts and Design. American Sewing Guild Bead Society of Greater New York Pay-What-You-Wish Thursday evenings. Intensive work- This groundbreaking series, curated by Steffani Jemison The Center for Book Arts shops, involving master artists with works on view in the with the Museum’s Manager of Public Programs, Jessica Church of Craft Contemporary Glass Philadelphia Museum’s exhibitions, are also periodically available. As Sucher, was dedicated to the work of emerging artists, Friends of Fiber Art International well as their work in the studios, artists in this program mixed images, performance, sound and text to create The Furniture Society Harlem Needle Arts are able to take advantage of the Museum’s interna- new multi-media conversations around issues ranging Lost Lacers of Northern NJ tional reach by participating in videos, interviews, audio from the legacy of Puritan ethics to contemporary youth Metropolitan Contemporary Glass Group New York Guild of Handweavers tour commentary, the Museum’s blog, and other public culture to the continuing relevance of all things “folk.” Textile Study Group of New York programs; their work and biographical information are Cultural Collective Community Service Organizations featured on the Museum’s website. Via our Open Studios, This program, designed to assist the Museum and its Architecture For Humanity NY the Museum is a focal point for growth in an industry Creative Time cultural partners in expanding their audiences, was Lower Manhattan Cultural Council still very much alive and well despite today’s fluctuating initiated with a very generous grant from the New York O2 economy. People Powered Community Trust. The Cultural Collective presents SlowLab Van Alen Institute Public Outreach Programs programs throughout the Museum, including in its re- The Museum’s public outreach programs—under the stored 145-seat auditorium, with state-of-the-art digital Educational/Professional Organizations American Craft Magazine umbrella of MADconnections—provide links between and 35mm projection system linked to other areas of American Place Theatre MAD’s exhibitions and their broader historical and the building by the Museum’s new interactive video Bank Street College of Education BARD Graduate Center social contexts, offer insight into contemporary issues network. New partnerships were added to the many al- Central Park Convervancy of sustainability and design, explore new develop- ready fostered by the Museum’s education department. Electric Arts Intermix Greenwich House Pottery ments in techniques and materials, and offer visitors The resulting range of collaborative programming is High 5 the opportunity to connect one-on-one with work- diverse and engaging, ranging from selections from the KnitKnit Lincoln Center Institute ing artists. Inaugural programs at 2 Columbus Circle annual Indo-American Film Festival to a collaboration Material ConneXion with High 5 for the Arts to programs on graphic design MoreArt included a gallery exploration of Second Lives: Remixing Museum of the Moving Image the Ordinary, highlighting Chief Curator David Revere presented in conjunction with AIGA-NY to lectures and New School for Jazz studio programs by artists featured in American Craft New York City Department of Education McFadden in conversation with artists featured in the New York University, Steinhardt School of Education Parsons School of Design Performa Peters Valley Pratt Institute UrbanGlass 17 Young Audiences New York

Patricia and Donald Oresman Karen and Michael Rotenberg Natasha Stowe Contributing Peggy C. Allen and Raquel Paz Marcia and Philip Rothblum Elizabeth F. Stribling Susan B. Abanor and Steven Dixon Alvin H. Perlmutter Ted L. Rowland and Guy Robinson Harold S.A. Woolley Marva A. Allen Rosemarie and Kate Schmeidler Suzanne and Rachel Abarbanel and Kenneth Alpert and Richard Petrocelli Victoria Schonfeld and Michael Turkewitz Elizabeth Martin Andrew Petronio Mary S. and Howard Phipps Victor Friedman Paula Wardynski and Ita Aber and Joshua Aber Peg Alston and Willis Burtin Mary Lynn and John Rallis Judith and Richard Schultz James Scala Tanya Accone and Jay Huber Ann and Richard T. Anderson Amelia Toro and Martin and Jane Schwartz France and Ralph E. Weindling Michelle Acevedo Bissera Antikarov James A. Ramsay Joyce Pomeroy Schwartz Cathy and Stephen Weinroth Judy Ackerman Sue Ellen and Sheila J. Robbins Barbara Seril Harriet and Ronald Weintraub Stephen M. Adler and Warren Appleman Deborah and David Roberts Shirley Shapiro Jane Wexton and Carter Cramer Judy and Robert Aptekar Ms. Maria Rodriguez and Hazel and Robert Siegel Marvin Pickholz Paul Aferiat and Kathy Archibald Mr. Alan Atkinson Lila and Gilbert Silverman Walter Hamilton White Peter Stamberg Alicia M. and Enrique R. Arzac Susan Rolfe Bernice B. Sims Ruth and Milton Wilson Scott Ageloff and Erin Wells Abaynesh Asrat Tamara and Michael Root Jacqueline Watkins Slifka Lisa A. Wilson Marian Akinloye and Elizabeth and Richard Bader Christina and Marisa Rose Karen and David Sobotka Margaret Withers Darrin Varden Michael Bagley Amy Rosi Lauren and Steven Spilman Eric Alch Linda and Jeremy Balmuth programs and collections | EDUCATION

High 5 students at Second Lives: magazine. Because of its accessible location, MAD at to include individuals who contribute administrative Remixing the Ordinary. Photo: Irina 2 Columbus Circle has also become a natural choice support without the responsibility of interpretive tours. Sarnetskaya. for meetings produced by allied professional organiza- As part of its expansion, in 2008 the Museum began for- Chief curator David Revere tions. In 2008, for example, MAD hosted the New York malized training for its corps of more than 30 docents. McFadden and curator Lowery City Museum Educators’ Roundtable for the first time, This included a newly created series of educational Stokes Sims exploring Second Lives: Remixing the Ordinary with museum providing many of NYCMER’s 300 museum education sessions focused on the five materials prominent in guests. Photo: Irina Sarnetskaya. professional members with a forum to exchange and the MAD permanent collection—wood, metal, glass, disseminate information and explore and implement ceramics and fiber. MAD docents attended two sessions cooperative programming opportunities. The impor- for each of the five materials. The format included a tance of collaborative partnerships such as this, at a historical context lecture; an artist talk; and a studio time when many cultural organizations are struggling field trip or hands-on workshop. As well, the first formal with ways to attract and maintain new audiences, can- docent handbook, outlining policies and practices, was not be overemphasized. developed and published. Docent Training Internships For many years, the Museum has relied on the support The Museum’s internship program—a talent incuba- of a number of talented and dedicated volunteers, chief tor—offers undergraduate and graduate students the among these its docent corps. These interpretive gallery chance to gain valuable work experience in a profes- educators—many with degrees in their fields—offer sional not-for-profit setting. The program is coordinated their expertise and interest in the service of the Muse- by the Museum’s education department, and—besides um, conducting free gallery tours daily and sharing their a variety of interesting long-term research assign- enthusiasm with the Museum’s audiences. Membership ments—offers its participants lectures, workshops, and in the corps is competitive, and was recently expanded visits to allied cultural organizations. For the interns,

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Contributing (cont.) Patricia Wood Beldon and Warren Bimblick and Elizabeth Boyles and Ken Browne Gail Barley Sanford T. Beldon Geoff Repella Thomas Jones Elliot Brownstein Lisa Barnes and Fran and Jules Belkin Eliot and Susan Black Lorraine J. Brancato and Barbara and Leslie Buckland Debra Maschese Dorothy G. Bell Barbara Blank and Lucy A. McGuigan Marilyn Budnick and Paula Barnes Howard T. Bellin and Barry Shapiro Deborah L. Brand Steve Goodman Sasha and Lyn Barris Kandis Koustenis Jolana Blau Jeff Bretl Judith W. and Robert M. Burger Marion and Samuel E. Bass Linda and Morton Bender J.R. and D. Blitzer Connie Brickson Jane Burgoyne Dina M. Battipaglia Terry and Bob Berenson Louis H. Blumengarten Jean A. Briggs Mary Butler Arlene Beberman and Peggy Berk and Jane Bohan and Phelan and Fay A. Bright Rince Calder Bert Obrentz Mason Ben Yair Jean De Segonzac Elizabeth Brody Douglas Calloway and Deborah B. Beck David S. Berlin Elizabeth and Mary Brogan Rosa Karim Mary E. and Mitch Berliner Ronni Rubin Bolger Jeffrey Brosk and Patricia Ryan Veronica Campanelli Frederick F. Becker Ellen and Perry Berman Brondi and Jeffrey Borer Deirdre M. Brown Gay W. Campbell Leslie Beebe and Sheema and Mihir Bhattacharya Ana Maria and Henry Boulton Barbara Brown and Sharon Campbell and Bruce Nussbaum Joan Bick Lu Ann Bowers Steven Ward Joan Israel Jayne and Harvey Beker Linda and Sally Bierer Marion G. Bowie Laurene K. and Marc Brown Ignacio Campillo and Sonya Bekkerman Valerie Brown Nicole W. de Campillo programs and collections | EDUCATION assignments are substantial and often lead, directly or indirectly, to full-time employment; for Museum staff, interns are a source of talent and inspiration. In 2008, this program—international and diverse—involved more than 35 young people from across North America, Asia, and Europe. They were placed in all departments, including curatorial, education, development, and administration; each was mentored by a full-time Museum staff member. …at 2 Columbus Circle One of the most popular—and successful—components of the new Museum of Arts and Design at 2 Columbus Circle is its innovative, dynamic, and participatory technology-based visitor experience. Designed collaboratively by Pentagram and the Museum’s curatorial and education staff, the system consists of 12 attractor screens and wayfinding screens and totems in the Museum’s lobby, as well as exhibition interactive screens and collections “wallpaper” and research pieces of art; browse through information and related MAD visitor using the collections database. Photo: Mathew Cox. screens in the Museum’s galleries. Via the attractor media on that piece, including audio and video docu- screens, visitors inside and outside the Museum learn mentation; and even curate virtual exhibitions online daily what is on view in the galleries; what public pro- and share them with others. The OCD also includes grams are available in the Museum’s theater; which art- the Museum’s video library of techniques, which offers ists are working in the Museum’s on-site Open Studios; visitors the chance to watch artists demonstrating those and more. Interactives on the gallery floors encourage techniques, such as glass-blowing, which the Museum visitors to learn more about the art on view via touch- is unable to host in its Open Studios. screen-accessible interviews with artists; curatorial Since its opening in September, 2008, the Museum has comments on exhibitions; and the Museum’s entire received accolades from visitors, educators, scholars, On-line Collection Database, a database of images of and interpreters alike for its extremely user-friendly every object in the Museum’s renowned permanent public technology face, and the Museum’s education collection. This valuable resource, funded by a generous department receives regular calls from other cultural consortium of public and private donors including the institutions asking Museum staff for their help in set- Institute for Museum and Library Services, the National ting up similarly visitor-friendly interactives elsewhere. Endowment for the Arts, and the New York State Coun- Other digital learning initiatives at 2 Columbus Circle cil on the Arts, allows users (including teachers and include a service designed to allow visitors to take students in their classrooms) to search for particular advantage of the world’s most popular and available

Ellen Sue Cantrowitz Scott R. Coleman and Saundra and Shinichi and Kikuko Doi Rosaire Appel and Gabriele J. Capitain Norman Dubrow Sanford L. Davidow Donna Domenico and Robert A. Ellison Virginia M. Carnes Cathleen Collins Suzanne and Howard Davis Gregory B. Latter Lee Elman Marilyn Carr and Eva and Harvey Comita Suzanne Davis and Ellen M. Donahue and Jennie Emil Alexandra Zolot Karin and Robert Conde Rolf Ohlhausen Ronald Sosinski Yael Nagler and Dan Ephraim J. Speed Carroll Betty Y. Chen and Sharon and Glenn Davis Linda L. D’Onofrio Katy Eppley Aurelie R. Cavallaro Peter Coombe Kirk A. de Gooyer Allison L. Downing and Joan and Bernard Epstein Jeffay F. Chang Barbara J. Cooperman Sara Jane and William DeHoff Justin M. Fox Sarah JB Evans and Bertha Chase Dominick Correale and Marc Deitch Lois Drapin Stuart B. McConchie Austin B. Chinn Krista Finck Fran Deitrich and Melvin L. Druin Mrs. Charles Evans Kitty Chou and Chien Lee Carol and Jon David Covlin Peter Capolino Jessie Dunston Wendy Evans Joseph Marilyn and Robert Cohen Vanne and Robert Cowie William Delson Dan Dutcher and Florence and Richard Fabricant Pauline de Grunne Cohen Katherine D. Crone Beverly B. and Jonathan Denbo Bill Schermerhorn Martin Fagin Denise Cohen Christine M. Cruz Christine Denham and Christopher Eatedali Sonia Fair Rosemarie and David Cohn Gary Cruz Robert Stein Ida Edelman Lina and Peter Falkesgaard Meredith and Jonathan Cole Sheila and David Cutner Henry Detering Karen Eifert Joanna Farber Ann Cynthia Diamond Harriot Faucette programs and collections | EDUCATION

Young visitors watching an in-studio technology—the cell phone—to learn about Museum the Museum’s entire collection—the Online Collections demonstration by artist Zack Davis. exhibitions and programs. A 35-stop audio tour of the Database, described earlier in this report. Additional Photo: Irina Sarnetskaya. building and its inaugural exhibitions was available at multi-media features now available to virtual visitors via Young visitors enjoying a jewelry the opening of 2 Columbus Circle, and quickly became the Museum’s website include videos of conservators at workshop. Photo: Irina Sarnetskaya. a visitor favorite. The tour featured voices of Museum work preparing the museum’s collection for public dis- curators; Holly Hotchner, its Nanette L. Laitman Director; play; curators visiting artists’ studios in preparation for education and curatorial staff; 9 exhibition artists; and Museum exhibitions; and many more events, including the building’s architect, Brad Cloepfil. public programs and lectures. These are available via YouTube as well as the Museum’s website. Podcasts, …online offering a focused look at Museum programs and events, In 2008, the Museum greatly extended its reach online are also available. The Museum also entered the blogo- with a newly revamped website and a fresh visual look, sphere, with a MAD blog featuring comments from part of the new graphic identity created by the Museum’s education and curatorial staff, as well as artists work- identity and branding consultants, Pentagram. Joshua ing in the Open Studios program. Finally, MAD public Lucas-Falk, Manager of Digital Learning, and John programs are promoted on the two most popular social D’Ambrosio, the Museum’s new Associate Vice President networks, MySpace and Facebook, emphasizing the and Senior Technology Officer, coordinated the often dif- department’s commitment to reaching out to new ficult interface between platforms ably, allowing visitors audiences in their preferred media. to MAD’s site a seamless, smooth experience. Among the site’s captivating new aspects are a navigable database of

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Contributing (cont.) Danielle Frankenthal Aliza Gebiner Maya and Larry Goldschmidt Laura Gregor Barbara and Meyer Feldberg Susan K. Freedman and Edward P. Gelmann and Del Rene Goldsmith Susan L. Griffith and Diane Feldman Richard J. Jacobs Connie Sommers Midge and Gerald Golner David S. Neill Allene Feldman Sigrid Freundoerfer and Catherine Gerry Maricela M. and Julian Gomez Ellen and Lawrence R. Gross Jackie and Steve Fenton Dale L. Travis Barbara Gettinger Lydia Gonzalez and Lauri Grossman Maxine and Jonathan Ferencz Dr. and Mrs. Emanuel Friedman Jere Gibber and Wellington Sawyer Cynthia Gruber Olivia and Harlan Fischer Daniel H. Frohwirth J.G. Harrington Lucia Hwong Gordon and Karen Gunderson and Kenneth Fishel Alana and Lewis Frumkes Ilene Gibbs Peter Gordon Julian Weissman Irene S. and Barry Fisher Cynthia Furlong and Belinda and Richard Gilbert Patty Gorelick Ellen and Robert Gutenstein Patrick Flanagan Lars Hanson Christina Sanes and Paula and James Gould Julia and Fred Haiblen Susan and Arthur Fleischer Audrey and Norbert Gaelen Buren Gilpin Margo Grant Walsh Odile Hainaut Susan and Robert Fleming Mary Gallatin Sheila and Jack Gladstein Gael F. Greene and Helen and Peter Haje Lori A. Flick and Gail and Robert Galli Andrew H. Glasgow Steven Richter Robert Hale Lawrence F. Flick Mr. and Mrs. Leslie J. Garfield Randy and Mitchell Glatt Ana Kopejka Greene Frank Hall Mariana and Joseph Fodor Juan J. Gargiulo and Rita Sue and Alan J. Gold Karyn Ginsberg and Steve Hamilton and Martha Anne Foster William Yule Ira Goldberg Bruce M. Greenwald Jocelyn Joson Courtney Andrea Fox Laurie Garrett Nina and Stevan Goldman Gail Gregg external affairs | MARKETING AND PUBLIC RELATIONS

External Affairs York Times; The New Yorker; New York Magazine; Domino In early 2008, recognizing the many challenges of market- Magazine; ARTnews; WNYC; local street banners; and ing an essentially new museum to the public, the Museum New York City taxi tops. Two Gray Line buses were also consolidated its development and public relations wrapped with the MAD logo and teaser advertisements, operations into one department, adding a marketing and—thanks to the Related Companies—the media component to create its first External Affairs depart- screens at the Time Warner Center became teasers for ment. Under the direction of Ben Hartley, the Museum’s the Museum in mid-September. E-marketing, includ- Deputy Director, the department achieved remarkable ing e-newsletters and e-blasts, became a regular mode marketing, public relations, and fundraising goals, and of communication with the Museum’s online friends by the end of 2008—despite the economic downturn— and members. Numerous marketing partnerships— had substantially met its objectives for the year. including with the Related Companies, the Buckingham Marketing and Public Relations Hotel, and the Mandarin Oriental Hotel—were also The first order of business for Liz Samurovich, the created, with collaborative promotions offering targeted Museum’s new Associate Vice President for Marketing, discounts to patrons of each of the partner outlets. Each was to work with MAD’s branding and identity consul- of these activities helped build excitement toward the tants, Pentagram, to develop and implement a branding Museum’s grand opening celebration in late September. campaign based on the Museum’s new graphic identity, To complement the Museum’s new marketing initia- and leading up to the grand public opening at 2 Co- tives, MAD’s new Associate Vice President for Public lumbus Circle. This included the creation of numerous Relations, Heidi Riegler, brought her considerable con- collateral materials, each designed to strongly enforce tacts to bear, working with Museum staff and PR con- the Museum’s evolving brand. A new membership card, sultants Resnicow Schroeder Associates to get editorial newsletter design, and brochures served as a welcoming placement in a wide variety of local and national A-list entree to the Museum; a new stationery system ensured publications. Advance coverage in media online, world- that the Museum presented a consistent face to the wide, and in U.S. outlets ranging from the Boston Globe outside world. Finally, admissions and retail collaterals to the Chicago Tribune to The Washington Post, ensured helped create a welcoming, accessible atmosphere in the high excitement at and around the opening; this was Museum’s lobby. To ensure continuity of operations, the succeeded by glowing reviews of the Museum’s inau- Museum’s visitor services functions were reorganized gural exhibitions in The New York Times; The Wall Street and placed under the auspices of the marketing team, Journal; The New York Sun; Time Magazine; and a host which worked with The Store at MAD to make sure that of other national and international publications. The each visitor be welcomed in a friendly and approachable Museum was called “bold…eye-catching” by Architects manner, and would have a pleasant experience. Newspaper, “a marvel of…beautiful design” by Business At the same time, the Museum undertook a targeted Week, and “a big success” by Newsweek. The Wall Street Photo credits from top: Jim Brown; print, outdoor, radio, and on-line advertising campaign Journal called the Museum “…exuberant …lots of fun… Joe Marianek; Jordan Provost; Joe Marianek. in major local and national outlets including The New engaging,” and hailed the “enchantment inside.”

Lorelei and Nancy and Alan R. Hirsig Alberta Jarane Sam Karp and Janie Tyre Stephanie King Feingold and Benjamin Hammerman Camomile Hixon Terri and Henry Jasen Jan and Harry Katz Carl H. King Duane F. Hampton Carmen Ho and Jung-ah Suh Yasmeen and Jamala Johns Fran Kaufman Marilyn Katz and Daniel King William Harper Thomas and Mabel Ho Joyce P. Jonas Connie and Jules Kay Jon King Marion Harris Peggy Whitney Hobbs Christine B. Joosten Iris Keitel Elaine and Dong Kingman, Jr. Constance Harris Mark S. Hochberg Carol Joseph Jayne T. Keith Dorothy and Donald Kirsch Robert S. Hasday Jim Hoon Pamela Joseph and Robert G. Keller Gloria C. Kirsch Merrily Orsini and Barbara S. Horowitz Robert Brinker Bonnie G. Kelm and Sylvia and Robert Kirschner Frederick Heath Tracie Hotchner Steven B. Jossem William G. Malis Freada Kapor Klein and Darci Heather Jan and Andrea Hubbard Francesann M. Judge Gayle and Mitch Kapor Eleanor and Bruce Heister Catherine S. and Jean Jusko Leo-Arthur Kelmenson Betty Klein Marilyn Henrion John E. Hunnicutt Mary E. Kane and Lori J. Kennedy Sharon Kloss Cheryl L. Henson Amelia Irizarry-Voorsanger Barbara Boynton Marilyn Kern and Helene Weiss and Emita Hill Iliyan Ivanov and Christina Hee-Kyung Kang Barbara Borozan Joel D. Koblentz Carolyn and Donald Hilliker Iordanka Prodanova Janet Kardon Wendy Ann Keys Nancy G. Koenigsberg and Linda and George Hiltzik Rosalind and Penny Jacobs Janet Kardon Laura M. Kidder Lewis Knauss Mariette Himes Gomez Fern and Bernard Jaffe Margery and Donald Karp Sara and Efraim Kier Mary Jane Koren external affairs | development and membership

Development In 2008, the Museum’s development team was focused 100% on planning for the Museum’s grand opening at 2 Columbus Circle. Fundraising activities were at an all-time high, as our Board of Trustees and other supporters—many of whom are thanked in this report— made major commitments to the Museum’s expanded programs and operations. Working with Ben Hartley, the Museum’s Deputy Director, Judith Kamien, Direc- tor of Institutional Giving, and Alan Yamahata, Director of Major Gifts, worked with the development team to secure major grants from individuals, corporations, foundations, and government agencies such as American Express; BNP Paribas; Bonhams; Chubb Personal Insur- ance; First Republic Bank; J.P.Morgan; Kate’s Paperie; Northern Trust; the Angelica Berrie Foundation; the Car- negie Corporation of New York; the Andrea and Charles Bronfman Foundation; the National Endowment for the Arts; and the New York City Department of Cultural David Revere McFadden and there. Working with an outside consultant, the Museum Affairs to support current and upcoming exhibitions, members touring the studio of Dante undertook a three-phase direct mail campaign underwrit- Marioni in Seatle, Washington. as well as the Museum’s opening week at 2 Columbus ten by The Robert Sterling Clark Foundation, Inc.—the Circle. The department finished the year energized by the Arlene and Harvey Caplan largest in the Museum’s history—to take advantage of at Chihuly Studio in Seatle, success of the opening, and eager to meet the challenges this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to increase member- Washington. All photos: Judith Pineiro. of supporting a much larger organization going forward. ship revenue. To further promote membership acquisition during the public opening weekend of the Museum, Membership the Museum determined to hire a second consultant to Membership experienced record growth in 2008, making solicit those waiting on line to enter the Museum to be- it the star of the development show. In preparation for come members. Results overall for the Museum’s mem- the Museum’s opening at 2 Columbus Circle, and the at- bership acquisition efforts in 2008 were spectacular, both tendant excitement and public visibility, the program was in terms of members acquired and in terms of income. completely restructured. Under the leadership of Kathryn By the end of the year, the Museum had nearly tripled its Baron, Associate Director, Membership and Judith Pinei- membership, and had experienced record growth across ro, Associate Director, Patron Programs, categories were all membership categories—including its Director’s Coun- more clearly defined with logically tiered benefits and a cil, an exclusive invitation-only group launched in 2008 structure consistent with other museum membership under the aegis of Holly Hotchner, the Museum’s Nanette programs, but tailored to amenities available at 2 Colum- L. Laitman Director. bus Circle and to the Museum’s anticipated audience

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Contributing (cont.) Dorothy A. Lander Bonnie Levine and Jeff Carr Joan L. Lynton Max McCauslin and Sal Miele Jane Koryn and Janet Hess Sandra Lang and Cindy Levine Gavin MacRae Gibson Kay McCrosky Phyllis L. Kosoff Robert Landsman Ruth and Victor Levy Barbara and Larry Magid Cheryl McDonnell Joan D. Kotzenberg Elizabeth and Donald Lanier Janice and Paul Levy Yasmin Mahdavi William McIntosh Marilyn and Harold Kramberg Mr. and Mrs. Robert Laurie Sir Julian E.P. Lewison John Makepeace Stacy McLaughlin Deborah and Peter Krulewitch Mia Jung and Scott M. Lawin Caroline Lieberman Adriana Malfitano John McLean Elizabeth Kubie Kit Laybourne Susan and Arthur Lindenauer Brenda and Paul Manes Vicky McLoughlin Ruth T. and Nancy Kuhlmann Phyllis Le Boff Kathleen Lingo Catherine Manton and Heather Meltzer Warren Kuhnau and Cally Lefkarites D. and M. Livnat Luke Walden Debbie and Edward Menin Travis Froehlich Barbara W. Lehman Fay W. Logan Marjorie Margolis Joyce F. Menschel Bradley J. Kuhns and Joyce M. Lerner Maureen Lomasney and Kevin Martinez and Elizabeth and George Meredith Martin J. Forrest Marcia Lerner and Meg Hitchcock Robert Hudson Lori Metz-Marcus and Arnold Scaasi and Parker Ladd Charles Nuttall Jill R. and Frederick Loomis Lisa Maurer Jonathan Marcus Carol E. and Sahra and William Lese Christine Lortie Lewi and Peter May Paula Michtom Robert B. Laibstain Regina Sender Levin Carol B. and Ken Luchs John E. McAuliffe Pooja Midha Nicole and Fernand Lamesch Phyllis and Debra Levin Joanne Lyman and Nancy McCarthy and Frances Milberg Jeannette Landa Peter and Anna Levin Suzanne Finney Bruce Herzog external affairs | development and membership

MAD’s travel program, open to Circle level Museum patterns with modern colors. Those who continued L to R: Traditional Cambodian dancer members, offers its participants a chance to experience on to Cambodia saw the ruins of the ancient Khmer performs. the exotic riches of contemporary design, craft, and art Empire at Angkor, considered one of the wonders of the Holly Hotchner and Trustee Barbara in a variety of world-class destination cities. The trips world, and visited Les Artisans D’Angkor, a workshop Karp Shuster visit an ancient are defined by MAD’s curatorial vision and expertise. In where young Cambodians learn the crafts of wood and Vietnamese temple. 2008, members enjoyed a mini-grand tour of Vietnam, stone carving, lacquering and silk weaving. In a visit to Sunset boat cruise to Hoi An. Laos, and Cambodia—a trip which was an outstanding Seattle, an enticing itinerary included time with glass All Photos: Holly Hotchner. success. The group experienced first-hand Vietnam’s artists, designers and jewelers; destination landmarks; thriving contemporary art and traditional craft scene. and the private visits to the homes of prominent collec- In Laos, the group enjoyed a private tour of American tors. Highlights included studio visits with artists Dale designer Carol Cassidy’s studio, where more than 50 Chihuly, Benjamin Moore, Ginny Ruffner, Joey Kirk- enterprising artisans, mostly women, created shimmer- patrick and Flora C. Mace, Jenny Pohlman and Sabrina ing wraps, ikat (fabrics woven with resist-dyed thread) Knowles, and Roy McMakin, among others. scarves, and brocade wall hangings using centuries-old

Christine M. Millen and David P. and Barbara V. Oliver Karen D. Perry Susan Cohen Rebell and William Pinzler Clemmer L. Montague Gail O’Neill and John J. Duffy Flora and David Perskie Arthur L. Rebell Anne C. Miller Susan Moon Helene Oppenheimer Margaret Ellen Pipe Jacqueline Redgate Sandra and Gabriel Miller Kristine Moore Sandra Oster Paulette and Mark Pitman Elsa and John Reich Andrea Miller Nathaniel Moore, Jr. Jon Pannier Joel Portnoy David and Patricia Reisinger Robert Minkoff Maura and Robert Morey Diane Paparo Rita Antanir Posin and Janet Karen Bedrosian Richardson Norma and Sheldon Minkowitz Victoria and Stephen Morris and Emily McCormick Corwin Victoria L. Richter Margaret and Gerald D. Mintz Richard and B. Myers Elmerina and Paul D. Parkman Ellen M. Poss Mr. and Mrs. Patricio Oteiza Mark Misener and Serga and Daniel Nadler Ines Garin and Paul Passantino Jan and Earl N. Powell Sheri and Paul Robbins Steven Cohen Alf Naman Augusto Paulino Warrie and James Price Muriel Robbins Carol M. Mitchell Llorraine J. Neithardt Barbara and Mark Paull Angela Pricolo and Stephen Nathan Robfogel Tabitha L. Mitchell and Erlinda and Alex Nelson Matko Peckay Degot Jane A. and Steven B. Samuels Ina and Vincent Norrito Elizabeth and Bill Pedersen Camille and Frank J. Priest Morton J. Robinson Katherine and John Mitchell Margaret O’Connor Madeleine Berley Phyllis D. Prinz Janet and John Rodgers Maryanne and Dan Moerschell and Elizabeth Bergin and Arnold S. Penner Elisabeth Puissant Chauncie and Paul Rodzianko Gail Monaghan Patricia and Ernst Ohnell Leah and Jon Pepper Carol and Lynn Herbert Ratner Michael F. Rohde Susanne Olin Florence Perchuk Cynthia and Ronald Rose external affairs | development and membership

Frank Gehry’s IAC building. To support its redesigned membership program, in series, open to members of the Inner Circle and above, Photo: Albert Vecerka, ESTO 2008 Museum staff continued popular programs and continued with a private visit to the home of Trustee Photographics created a wealth of new events, including a series de- Ann Kaplan and Robert Fippinger, whose collection Lisa Strausfeld, Pentagram, and signed to offer MAD members an in-depth look at the is distinguished by ceramics by such internationally Brad Cloepfil, Allied Works Architecture, with Museum guests state of public architecture in New York City today, and renowned artists as Betty Woodman, Peter Voulkos, at MAD’s Opening Night party. a chance to compare other building projects with MAD’s Akio Takamori, and Adrian Saxe. The works have been Photo: Alan Klein. own new home at 2 Columbus Circle. Architecture + collected with a connoisseur’s eye and passion that em- Design Mondays: Meet the New Manhattan included visits braces excellence in craftsmanship, provocative subject to The Mark, a residence/hotel designed by Jacques matter, wit, and humor. The popular Circle New York Grange and featuring works by Guy de Rougemount, series offered members private visits to galleries, artist Paul Mathieu, Patrice Dangel, and Mattia Bonetti; the studios, hotels, and restaurants in the ever-evolving new headquarters of The New York Times, designed by neighborhood of the Lower East Side. Finally, a new Renzo Piano Building Workshop in collaboration with members’ reception in November welcomed members FXFOWLE; Frank Gehry’s first office building in New at all levels who joined the Museum as a result of the York City, the IAC headquarters; and The Store at MAD, September acquisition campaign. designed by JGA Architects. MAD’s exclusive Salon

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Contributing (cont.) Liliane Salama Lynn and Arthur Schnitzer Joan and John Shipley Ruth and Rick Snyderman Hila and Saul Rosen Patricia and Irving Salem David K. Schoenkin Rita Sue Siegel and Gregory Socha Cye Ross Eliisa Salmi-Saslaw Barbara Schwartz Dardo Lucero and Stephen R. Murray David Ross Patricia A. Salmon Mary Lou Scott and Jody and Scott Siegler Helena and Stephen Sokoloff Kate and Paul Rossi Arturo A. Sandoval and Marissa Sappho Caryl and Charles Sills Ana Vilma Soler Ben Roth Anthony Gay Wendy Seelig Joyce A. Silver Anastasia Solomita Alice and Seymour J. Rothman Ankur Saraiya Andrew Seibert and Alejo Vietti Susan M. Singer Annaliese Soros Marsha W. and Rosita Sarnoff and Beth Sapery Cathy and Fred Seligman Paul Siskin Jean Sosin Richard H. Rothman Marie and Robert Saul Amy Seminski and Judith Place Sloan James Sowlakis Janet and Philip Rotner Carol Sauvion Jennifer Grgas Suzanne Smeaton Jill Spalding Jane G. and Herbert H. Rozoff Suzanne and Tracy C. and H. Eric Semler Dagmar Smek and Claire Spiezio Stephanie Rubino Bernard M. Scharf Hemanshu Shah Arman Oruc Sheila Spitz Janet L. Rutkowski Jane T. Schirn Carol and Isabel Shamlian Carol and Michael Smith Greer St. John Martha and Cathy Schlecter Olivia Shandora-Star and Christine A. Smith Suzanne Stait and Elanit Frank Ilan Rzadkowolsky-Radli Andrew Schloss Eugene Shekhter Judith and Donald Smith Helen Stambler Neuberger Phyllis Lynn and Elizabeth and Lori Sherman Robert J. Smolin and Jim Neuberger Shannon Haller Sacks Richard Schnieders Diogo and Elisa Shin and John W. Edwards Antoinette and Eric Stapper external affairs | special events

For the Museum’s special events team, led by Stephanie At 2008’s Visionaries! gala dinner and award ceremony, L to R: Timothy Hotchner and A.E. Lang, Associate Director, Special Events and Marketing, the Museum had the great privilege of honoring Jerome Hotchner on Opening Night. Photo: Alan Klein. 2008 was undoubtedly the busiest year ever. In addition to A. Chazen for his extraordinary legacy of leadership, coordinating each event of the Museum’s grand open- commitment, and passion, which was central to building Trustee Cecily Carson (center) and ing week—detailed elsewhere in this report—the team the new Museum at 2 Columbus Circle. Chazen has been friends at Visionaries!. Photo: Patrick McMullen. worked hard to market the Museum’s new event space a mentor, friend, and colleague to countless charities. and other rental opportunities. As a result of their hard His humanitarian, selfless, and generous spirit exem- Eli Aheto (representing honoree El Anatsui), Trustee and honoree work, a number of exciting new relationships were se- plifies what it is to be a visionary; on November 12, Pier Alan Siegel, Chairman Barbara cured, and a number of blue-chip organizations—includ- Sixty resounded with the celebration of his remarkable Tober, honoree Claudio Luti of ing BNP Paribas, Bloomingdale’s, First Republic Bank, and important history of cultural patronage. As well, the Kartell, Nanette L. Laitman Director Holly Hotchner, and honoree and Tiffany & Co., Swatch, the United Nations, Fast Company, Museum honored internationally renowned artist El Chairman Emeritus Jerome A. and Jacquet Droz—held private events at various loca- Anatsui, who symbolizes the Museum’s global outreach; Chazen at Visionaries! 2008. tions throughout the Museum in the fall of 2008. communications titan Alan Siegel, who was invaluable Photo: Patrick McMullen. in repositioning and rebranding the Museum’s interna- Of course, the Museum’s signature fundraising events tional presence, and illustrious designer Claudio Luti and continued in 2008. Thanks to the joint efforts of the spe- Kartell, for innovation and design products that embody cial events department and MAD’s Board of Trustees, the the Museum’s forward-looking direction. The night’s cer- Museum raised more than $2 million through SOFA NEW emonies included live and silent auctions led by the ever- YORK 2008 and Visionaries! to support its exhibitions entertaining Hugh Hildesley, which raised a significant and educational programs. SOFA NEW YORK featured amount of funds for the Museum’s educational outreach an opening night preview, open to VIP’s by invitation; programs. Press coverage included The New York Times; a festive dinner in the Tiffany Room at the Park Avenue Gotham Magazine; the New York Social Diary; and many Armory; a VIP cocktail lounge; and a silent auction to 25 other publications. benefit the Museum.

Renee Starr Jennifer Ha Than and Paula Volent Susan Weltman Mr. and Mrs. Denis C. Yang and Leonard Taubenblatt Lawrance A. Gooberman Miriam Breier Volin Lisa and Lawrence Wilens Roger Yaseen Cyndi Stivers Donald Thomas and Jorge Cao Barbara Waldman and Lon W. Williams Rosalie Yee Lee and Roger Strong Derrick D. Thompson Dennis Winger Cindy L. Williams Deborah and Rodney Zeitler Jeanne M. and John A. Sullivan Jose E. Torres and Judd Siegel Mr. and Mrs. Robert Walzer Barbara Winston John Zieman Kimberly Svobada Allison Trief Miriam Warner Bruce Winter Susan Zohn Brenda and Leonard Swartz Lacey Tucker Thomas Watson Susan and Benjamin Winter Beth Zubatkin Eva and Stanley Taben Amy Tucker Marcia Weber and Wittenstein Charitable Christine and Joel B. Zweibel Ms. Ann Tanenbaum Christie Van Kehrberg James Flaws Foundation and Mr. Lewis Schlossinger Bernardette Vaskas Carol Weber Judi A. Wolf and Alden Toevs 360 Young Collectors Angela M. Tangredi Lucinda M. Vavoudis Ellen and Stephen Wechsler Diana Wollman Steering Committee and Marilue Cook John Venekamp and Kathleen and David Weeks Pinky Wolman Lisa Orange Elson (Chair) Julie Taw and Adam Glassman Clifford Schireson Irene and Jerry Weinberger Reva S. and Cheryl J. Family (Co-Chair) Mercedes Tech Diane and Bernar Venet Joan Weingarten Jon Alan Wurtzburger Michael D. Dwork Anthony Terranova Loretta and Joseph Vento Lois Weinstein and Joel Ax Ms. Chieko Yamamoto and Joanne C. Stringer Nora and David Tezanos Thaddeus M. Verhoff Judith G. Weisblatt Ms. Helene White Kathleen Tait Elisabeth and Richard Voigt Judith and Tibor Weiss R. and K. Yamasaki Vanessa Trost the store at MAD | 08 annual report

2008 saw the final transformation of The Store at MAD Swarovski International—integrates unique architec- into a stand-alone retail operation complementing the tural fixtures, from a multi-purpose glass jewelry case mission of the Museum, but with a distinctive twist. and a curving glass object wall to a design objects tower, Under the leadership of Franci Sagar, Vice President custom-designed for The Store’s distinctive merchan- for Retail and Brand Development, The Store finished dise. The retail space opened simultaneously with its tenure on West 53rd Street with a final “Shop the the Museum’s grand opening, and became instantly Block” promotion, conceived by the Museum as a popular with neighborhood residents and tourists alike. revenue-enhancing tool for MAD, the American Folk Art Once again, The Store was named among the top four The Store at MAD interior. Museum, and the Museum of Modern Art. This promo- museum shops in New York City by the Zagat Survey, Photo: Alan Klein. tion allowed The Store to cross-sell memberships to the and The Wall Street Journal called The Store at MAD the new Museum at 2 Columbus Circle, and to promote the “best museum shop in the country.” Customers obvi- forthcoming opening of its retail space there. ously agreed—by the end of 2008, The Store at MAD had far exceeded its original revenue goals. With frontage on two sides of 2 Columbus Circle, The Store at MAD—a destination in its own right— In 2008, The Store also launched its online presence, exceeded all expectations for revenue following its offering a limited selection of hand-picked gift items opening in September, 2008. For the first time, branded designed to appeal to a broad constituency; catalogues merchandise—including t-shirts, hats, notebooks, and, published by the Museum; and products linked to of course, publications—became best-sellers in the current Museum exhibitions. Via The Store’s website, soaring, visually stunning new retail space, designed by customers could also join the Museum; find informa- Ken Nisch and Gordon Easson of JGA, Inc. The shop— tion on public programs and events; and link to the located just off the Museum’s lobby, and graced by Museum’s home page. 26 Tord Boontje’s Blossom chandelier, a generous gift from finance and operations |08 annual report

In 2008, the Museum’s Finance and Operations depart- would work together to offer staff, visitors, and the ments were tasked with ensuring that the Museum con- Museum’s community partners a seamless experience. tinued to function at the highest level while preparing to Thanks to D’Ambrosio’s work, the Museum’s computer operate in a freestanding building with triple the space system was available to the staff just one day after the of its home on West 53rd Street and a greatly expanded Museum’s move from West 53rd Street to 2 Columbus operating budget. To provide for a smooth comple- Circle—and the visitor interactive technology systems tion of the new building and to meet the additional were a highlight of the Museum’s grand opening, and financial demands on the Museum, Robert Salemo, a source of inspiration for other cultural institutions the Museum’s CFO and Vice President for Finance and around the world. Operations, negotiated large capital and operating lines With the opening of its new, 12-story facility at 2 Colum- of credit with the Museum’s operational bank, a difficult bus Circle, the Museum made several significant staff feat given prevailing market conditions at the time. This changes to solidify its operations in 2008. Linda Clous, ensured that the Museum was able to meet its com- the Museum’s Chief Registrar, was promoted to General mitments while continuing to operate with minimal Manager, Operations, assuming responsibility for the financial stress. overall operations of the Museum’s new home. Under Technology, too, was a focus of the Museum’s op- her auspices, the Museum successfully negotiated the erations in 2008. As the Museum moved toward its difficult transition of staff, offices, collections, and retail September, 2008 grand opening at 2 Columbus Circle, inventory from 40 West 53rd Street to 2 Columbus John D’Ambrosio, the Museum’s new Associate Vice Circle; navigated its grand opening week, welcoming President and Senior Technology Officer, worked with more than 10,000 visitors in just two days in late Sep- Museum staff and design and technology consultants to tember, 2008; completed the difficult re-accreditation ensure that each of the Museum’s technology systems— process required by the American Association of Muse- many of which were new to the market; specifically ums; and prepared for the first full year of operations in designed for the Museum; and had never been tested— its new home.

Financials 2008 In 2008, operating revenues were $7,088,015. Of this, 34% came from contributions. Special Events contributed 18%; The Store at MAD was responsible for 13% of income; and the remaining 35% of revenues came from other sources. Operating expenses totaled $7,024,694, of which 75% was devoted to programs and exhibitions, and 25% was needed for support services.

2008 Expenses ($7,024,694) 2008 Revenue ($7,088,015)

Other Income 35% Contributions 34% Program Services 75% Special Events (net) 18% Supporting Services 25% Merchandise Sales (net) 13% staff | 08 annual report

Holly Hotchner Laura Stern Development Public Relations The Store at MAD Docents Nanette L. Laitman Curatorial Research Judith Kamien Heidi Riegler Franci Sagar Judy Becker Director Associate Director of Institutional Associate Vice Vice President for Neidra Biegel Giving President for Public Retail and Brand Murial Binder Ben Hartley Elizabeth Edwards Relations Development Carole Cohen Deputy Director Curatorial Assistant Kathryn Baron Eva Comita Associate Director, Finance and Caroline Goff Pat Davidson Alan Yamahata Keelin Burrows Membership Administration/ Merchandise Diane Feldman Director of Major Gifts Centenary Project Operations Manager Sheila Gladstein Assistant Stephanie Lang Robert Salemo Kirsten Hilleman April Farrell Associate Director, CFO/Vice President Jamie Treanor Gillie Holme Executive Assistant Education Special Events and for Finance and Museum Store Arlyn Imberman Brian MacFarland Marketing Administration Manager Carole Jaszewski Lauren Eldred Associate Vice Presi- Duane Jonker-Burke New Building Project dent for Education Judith Pineiro Linda Clous Julius Jones Sarah Jonker-Burke Manager Associate Director, General Manager of Store Operations Dess Kelley Aliza Boyer Patron Programs Operations Manager Callie Lasch Curatorial Senior Manager of Alan Levine David School, Youth and Katie Gerlach John D’Ambrosio Hope Kyser Missy Lipsett Revere McFadden Family Programs Associate Development Associate Vice Buying Associate Madelyn Loew Chief Curator/VP for Officer President and Senior Carol Marcus Programs and Col- Joshua Lucas-Falk Technology Officer Sabrena Alli Judy Mitchell lections Manager of Digital Morgan Oaks Sales Associate Sharon Morris Learning Assistant Development Sharon Sabater Norma Pailin Lowery Stokes Sims Officer Controller Kristen Bierly Karen Perry Curator Jessica Sucher Sales Associate Beverly Siegel Manager of Public Marketing and Visitor Sandy Hu-Wong Thelma Siegel Harumi Nakashimi, Struggling Form Dorothy Programs Services Assistant Controller Mecayla Bruns Joyce Silver (from the Ecstatic Series), 2002. Twining Globus Liz Samurovich Sales Associate Joan Strauss Glazed stoneware. 40 x 18 x 18 in. Curator of Exhibitions Registration Associate Vice Rosalinda Wessin Laura Weinstein Photo: Ed Watkins. Ellen Holdorf President for Database Manager Wai Lee Heather Zusman Ursula Ilse-Neuman Registrar Marketing Sales Associate Curator of Jewelry Desmond Brian MacElhose Rosa Hernandez Moneypenny Meredith Wong Jennifer Scanlan Associate Registrar of Admissions Associate Receptionist Sales Associate Associate Curator Collections Stacy Hogan Cesar Negron MK Wong Osanna Urbay Elayne Rush Admissions Associate Facilities Manager Sales Associate Exhibitions Coordinator Associate Registrar of Exhibitions Tscharner Hunter Thomas McNamara Michael Zamzam Maya Jimenez Admissions Associate Assistant Facilities Sales Associate Curatorial Research Matthew Cox Manager Associate Preparator Jezell Oliveras Jenna Antilla-Hughes Admissions Associate Gool Mohamed Seasonal Sales Manager of Shipping Associate Jane Ro and Receiving Admissions Associate Lin Wong Rampratap Lal E-Commerce Emiko Rubin Security Supervisor Coordinator Admissions Associate

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08 board of trustees

Barbara Tober Stanley S. Arkin Edwin B. Hathaway Honorary Opposite: Devorah Sperber, Chairman Ambassador Diego E. Lois U. Jecklin Suzanne G. Elson After The Mona Lisa 7, Arria Linda E. Johnson Jack Lenor Larsen 2008. 5,084 spools of thread, stainless steel ball Jerome A. Chazen Kay Bucksbaum Ann Kaplan Nancy Marks chain and hanging appa- Chairman Emeritus Cecily Carson J. Jeffrey Kauffman Alfred R. Shands, III ratus, clear acrylic viewing Tzili Charney Jane Korman sphere on metal stand. 8 ft. Nanette L. Laitman Simona Chazen Jeanne S. Levitt Ex-Officio x 6 ft. 6 in. (thread spools President Dan Dailey Jeffrey Manocherian The Honorable only). Courtesy of the artist. Eric Dobkin Aviva Robinson Michael R. Bloomberg Photo: Ed Watkins. Lewis Kruger Marcia Docter Joel M. Rosenthal The Honorable Secretary Lisa Orange Elson Barbara Karp Shuster Christine C. Quinn C. Virginia Fields Alan Siegel The Honorable Jack Vivinetto Natalie H. Fitz-Gerald Ruth Siegel Scott M. Stringer Treasurer Carolee Friedlander Klara Silverstein Seth Glickenhaus William S. Taubman Sandra B. Grotta Suzanne Tick Madeline Weinrib

Free public opening and art festival at 2 Columbus Circle, September 27, 2008. Photo: Geoff Green.