A newsletter for the Friends of Carroll Museums, Inc. Spring 2015

Letter from the Director Carroll Museums Board of Trustees

arch is here and so is Andrew Naden, another 175% increase, so our house-wide art show spring! Carroll President M please tell your friends. Transformation. The Museums is ready with a Lawrence Oliva, following Thursday, May 7th new season of exhibits, President-Elect We’re hosting our first is our annual History in a programs and events to Brandon Ennis, workshop this April 4th with Glass. This year’s event is enjoy at the Treasurer floral designer Jody Jewell. going to be amazing! We are and Phoenix . Jane Woltereck, All of Jody’s workshops sold hosting the Mayor for the All Secretary out last year and we are so Our Free Sunday Mornings American City award, and Margaret Burri pleased to welcome her at the Shot Tower were so will be launching our Donna Ennis back to the Mansion. successful last year (we countdown to Carroll Dianne Killian experienced a 175% Mansion/All American House Linda Kline On April 24th, we will hold Ronald Pomykala increase in visitation!) that 2016. See you there! our first Spoken Word event Ann Powell we are expanding this year and workshop. Come Best regards, to include Saturdays too. Staff celebrate poetry month at Paula Hankins, From May to November, the Carroll Mansion and try visitors will be able to stop in Executive Director your hand at the craft too! Matthew Hood, at the Tower either Saturday Program Assistant or Sunday between 10am- Things really get busy in Libby Formant, 12pm for FREE. Our goal is May. On May 1st, we’ll host Event Coordinator a free public reception for

Save the Date! Inside this issue: On Thursday, May 7th, friends and supporters of Carroll Museums will come together to celebrate our annual History in a Glass! Director’s Letter 1

The evening will begin in our garden courtyard with cocktails, a special Save the Date! 1 media announcement, and presentation to our honorary guest, Mayor Stephanie Rawlings-Blake. MADE: In America, a DC-based nonprofit, has selected Carroll Mansion through a national competition to be the Floral Workshop 2 2016 All American House. They have designated as the All American City for the duration of the All American House (April-July 2016). MADE: In America will present the Mayor with the All American City Spoken Word 2 Award.

Art at Carroll Museums 2 Carroll Museums will then host a progressive dinner and auction throughout the many rooms of the historic Carroll Mansion. Food and wine parings will be provided by top Baltimore caterers Annual Report of including Chef’s Expressions, Linwoods, The Classic Catering People, Biddle Street Catering, 3 Zeffert&Gold, and Creations by Gale. The extensive silent auction will offer great gifts including Donors unique experiences, certificates for accommodations, restaurants and spas; antiques; books; framed art; wine and gourmet food. Live music and open bar will round out the festive evening. Call for Volunteers 4

Sponsorship are still available. Please contact [email protected]. Tickets go on sale Upcoming Events 4 to the public starting April 7th at www.carrollmuseums.org.

Carroll Museums Broadsheet Page 2

Floral Workshop with Jody Jewell

Celebrate Spring with Carroll Museums and floral expert Jody Jewell!

Jody will lead a spring basket arrangement workshop on Saturday, April 4th from 9am-11am at Carroll Mansion. Each workshop participant will leave with their own handmade basket arrangement. Space is limited so register early. Workshop fee includes floral supplies and light refreshments.

Workshop Fee: $35/person, $30/member Thank you to our Corporate Members To register, please call 410-605-2964 or visit http:// thecarrollmuseums.blogspot.com.

Sustainers Spoken Word at Carroll Museums Pricewaterhouse Coopers Poetry in a Very Old House: Workshop and Reading

Chef's Expressions Please join us for our very first literary event of the year on Friday, April 24 from 7pm-9pm. The

Biddle St. Caterers event will take place at Carroll Mansion. The night will consist of readings and a workshop session. Our featured poet and workshop leader will be Tim Paggi. This event is free to the public. Creations by Gale

Linwood's Mother’s Day Weekend at the Shot Tower Zeffert & Gold Looking for the perfect day to spend with Mom? Why not a trip through Baltimore history? Become a corporate Come experience the Phoenix Shot Tower. Once the tallest building in the member! United State, this Baltimore icon has been part of our skyline for almost 200 years. Beloved by many (and to some, still a mystery!) Visit The Phoenix Shot Tower kicks off its second season of free drop-in tours on carrollmuseums.org/ Saturdays and Sundays from 10am-12pm. These special tours will run get involved through November 2015.

Art at Carroll Museums Transformation

This spring Carroll Museums will hold an art show throughout two floors of the historic Carroll Mansion. The theme, Transformation, reflects the transformative nature of the Mansion throughout its 200 year history. Join us for the free opening reception on Friday May 1, from 6pm-9pm.

Interested in submitting to Transformation? There is still time at apply. Please visit http://thecarrollmuseums.blogspot.com/exhibitions.html or email [email protected].

Membership Drive Ends March 31st. Renew Today and save on future events! Visit www.carrollmuseums.org and click on “Get Involved” Carroll Museums Broadsheet Page 3

Annual Report of Donors 2014 Thank you to all the Donald 'Rock' Singwald Kathleen and Michael Kotarba generous donors that Diana P. Wolterck Susan Locander supported our efforts over Jane Woltereck Steven F. Mandell Cheryl M. Marocco the past year. $100+ Joanna L. Miskelly Cox and Thank you to our Charles Bagley, IV David L. Cox Capital & Program Gifts Phoenix Challenge Lori Bell Lori Norman Baltimore City Bond, $250,000 Dr. and Mrs. John H. Karen J. Offutt Members Carroll Mansion; $100,000 Beschenbossel Katie Peddy Shot Tower; Improved public Helen Blumberg and Robert A. Barbara and William W. Pheil The Abell Foundation; access and amenities Burke Stephanie Poe American Express; Diane and Livio Broccolino Walter D. Ramberg City of Baltimore; Parks and People Foundation, David Chapin Danielle Rockstad Baltimore Heritage $6,438; SuperKids Summer Susan and G. Edward Dickey Victoria V. Semanie Joyce Forsyth Area Association Small Enrichment Program Wayne Smith Margaret P. Franetovich Sherrie Szekalski Cap Grant Program; Patricia Freitag Baltimore Office of Promotion Suzanna C. Thieblot John J. Leidy Mr. and Mrs. Albert Galinn Janet and Paul Treadway Foundation; and the Arts, Creative Jackson Gilman-Forlini Thomas Triolo Macht Fund of THE Baltimore Fund, $5,000; Mr. and Mrs. Peter Greene Denise Walsh Operating and program support Mr. and Mrs. O. Kenneth Hon. Thomas Ward ASSOCIATED; Hankins Louise Welch Preservation Baltimore Office of Promotion Lisa Huber Dr. and Mrs. Alfred K. ; and the Arts, Free Fall Lorraine D. Imwold Wiedmann Worcester Eisenbrandt James Johns Beverly H. Winter Baltimore, $1,000; Shot Tower Inc Open House Sandra Johnson Anonymous Kathleen Kreul Kaye Aurigemma; Mr. and Mrs. Fred Leonard Additional gifts Dr. and Mrs. Arthur Lepley Mary Hannah Arnot Beverly and Ian Mr. and Mrs. Paul Madden Annual Fund Gifts Mary Claire Auger Carroll; Maryland Messenger Service $2,500+ Patrice C. Burd Joanna and David Dr. Davy H. McCall Mary Catherine Bunting Hon. John C. Byrnes Cox; Arianna Miceli Linda and George Kline Elizabeth T. Neubauer Elizabeth Cadwalader and Linda and George McGladrey LLP Patricia and Robert Orr Eugene S. Baron Kline; $1,000+ Ann Powell Wayne N. Curtis Gregory Koutek; Margaret N. Burri Mr. and Mrs. Howard Reel Judith S. Floam Marilyn and George Megan Roche Sally and Michael Johnston Mark W. Hart Mathias; Dianne and Greg Killian Mr. and Mrs. Henry A. Mr. and Mrs. W. Carl Hossfeld Rosenberg, Jr. Patricia and Robert Gregory J. Koutek Lois G. Hybl Wick Skyelar Orr Macht Fund of THE William W. Jones, Sr. ASSOCIATED Claire M. Smith Jackson Kochen PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP Mr. and Mrs. Ronald J. Tammy and David Shewbridge Werthman Marie B. Kramer Thomas Winter Sally M. McCann $250+ McCormick & Company, Inc. $50+ Kaye B. Aurigemma Laura Mezan Janis L. Bahner Mr. and Mrs. Harold L. Adams Nancy S. Armstrong Roland Moskal Carolyn and John Boitnott Robert W. Oliver Michelle Campbell Rebecca C. Brown Mary K. Rasin Helen and H. Chace Davis, Jr. Elizabeth Y. Carey Iris and Aaron Gold Stephen E. Davies Mrs. William B. Rever, Jr. Sian Marcone Brigitte and Nicholas Helen S. Schwab and George Dr. Frank C. Marino Fessenden Van Fossen Schwab Patricia and David Freitag Foundation, Inc. Steven Shore Marilyn and George Mathias Rev. Frank R. Haig, SJ Susan W. Herring Shirley Waddy Khadija and Michael McKinley Lois A. Zanow Christine Miller Dagmar I. Herrmann-Estes Anonymous Andrew W. Naden, Esq. Venetia Holland-Blake and Dan Katharine E. Nardone Blake Karen and Lawrence M. Oliva Johns Hopkins and Mary Cox Donors’ cumulative gifts to Mr. and Mrs. Tim Reddy Lisa P. Jacobson Carroll Museums, Inc. from 1 Elizabeth and Orbie Shively Ben Kaplan Jan to 31 Dec 2014. Katherine J. Kidd Call for 2015 Volunteers and Interns! Volunteers:

History in a Glass : Assist with our annual fundraiser on May 7th. Help needed with set up, registration, auction management, and other miscellaneous tasks.

Art Events: Help needed with installation, sales, as well as gallery attendants during open weekend hours.

Phoenix Shot Tower: Attendants needed to assist museum docent during drop-in hours Saturday and Sunday, 10-12, May-November.

Internships:

Art Gallery Intern: help book shows, assist with artist relations, oversee installation, manage sales, and operate open gallery hours.

Administration Intern: Provide administrative assistance in every aspect of museum operations. Experience in Microsoft Word and Excel required, and experience in social media platforms preferred.

Program Intern: Assist in the development and production of educational programs, workshops, and special events. Upcoming Events March May Call for submissions: Transformation; March 25, 11:59pm Opening Reception for Transformation Deadline. [email protected] May 1, 7pm—9pm Free and Open to the Public

April History in a Glass Spring Basket Workshop with Jody Jewell May 7, 6pm—9pm April 4, 9am—11am Tickets at www.carrollmuseums.org Workshop Fee: $35/person, $30/member

Poetry in a Very Old House April 24, 6pm—9pm Fee and Open to the Public

Carroll Museums is the educational nonprofit spearheading the Admission Rates : revitalization of the Carroll Mansion and Phoenix Shot Tower through innovation, collaboration and cultural stewardship. Members: Free

The Mansion is open Saturday and Sunday, from Noon to 4pm. Adults: $5.00 Guided tours are offered on the hour. The last tour begins at 3pm. ($) Seniors 65+/ Military with ID/ Tours of the Shot Tower are offered Saturday and Sundays at Students with ID/ 4:00pm and begin at the Carroll Mansion. ($) Children 5—18 yrs: $4.00 May-November 30th the Shot Tower is open for free drop-in Children under 5: Free visits on Saturday and Sunday mornings 10am-12pm Discounts available for groups of 10 or more. For group 800 East Lombard Street Baltimore, MD 21202 reservations please call 410.605.2964. T: 410.605.2964 F: 410.528.1196 [email protected]