DECEMBER 2019 JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2020 2 Muskegon Museum of Art CONTENTS Board of Trustees 296 W. Webster Ave. Muskegon Museum of Art Foundation Muskegon, MI 49440 From the Director 3 231.720.2570 Frank Bednarek, Chair Carol Folkert, Vice Chair muskegonartmuseum.org Exhibitions 4 Claudia Berry, Secretary The Journal is a quarterly Collection Highlight 9 John Pridnia, Treasurer publication of the Nancy Crandall Muskegon Museum of Art Education 10 Gayle R. Davis, Ph.D. Vol. 36, Issue 2 Tom DeVoursney Special Events 11 Robert A. Dubault Hours Charles Johnson, III SUN noon – 5 pm Volunteers 12 Michael Olthoff MON CLOSED Eric Ringelberg TUES 10 am – 5 pm Friends of Art 13 WED 10 am – 5 pm Gil Segovia Kimberly Van Kampen THURS 10 am – 8 pm Support 15 FRI 10 am – 5 pm Jonathan Wilson SAT 10 am – 5 pm Membership Information 18 Closed Museum of Art Staff December 24, 25, 31 & January 1 Kirk Hallman Executive Director Admission Catherine Mott $10 Adult | $8 Senior 65+ Assistant Director $6 Student 17 & up with I.D. Val Anderson Free through age 16 Membership Assistant Free for MMA Members Dee Arnold-Johnson Head Custodian Free Admission Thursday Nights Lee Brown 4 – 8 pm Preparator Underwritten by Marguerite Curran Director of Marketing The Meijer Foundation Cathleen Dubault House Manager MMA Weekly E-News! Ann Healey Send your e-mail address to Museum Store Manager [email protected] Kelli Hepler to sign up. Executive Assistant Courtney Jackson Program support is provided by Curator of Education the Michigan Council for Arts Shawnee Larabee and Cultural Affairs, an affiliate Accounting Manager of the National Endowment Art Martin for the Arts. Director of Collections & Exhibitions/Senior Curator James Milostan Collections Manager

Mary Henderson (American, born 1973) The Muskegon Museum of Art is Winter Coats fully accredited by the American Oil on panel, 2017 Alliance of Museums. Gift of Steven Alan Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt 2019.4 From The Director

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Kirk Hallman Photo by Frederic Reinecke

Real generosity toward the future lies in giving to the present. – Albert Camus

One of the most challenging and rewarding aspects of working at an art museum is the staff exhibition planning meetings. From working out upcoming logistics, pitching new concepts, and developing programming ideas, it’s all hands on the creative deck. It’s at this moment this talented staff considers what we have done, where we are, and what we want to achieve; a rare opportunity to exist in the past, present and future simultaneously.

The future is not a gamble. The future is something you design today. We all do this every day through financial planning, career goals, and, institutionally, through strategic planning.

For the past year, the Trustees and Staff of the MMA have been thinking hard about the sustainability of the Muskegon Museum of Art for the next century. The MMA is in a good place today. We want to make sure we remain remarkable for generations to come.

But in the near term, get ready next summer for a spectacular immersive glass exhibition for the senses along with a major showcase of our incredible permanent collection.

Winter at the MMA warms up with Excellence in Fibers, a national juried exhibition featuring the cutting edge of fiber arts. In addition, the Art of Making is a well-curated glimpse into the MMA’s permanent sculpture and fiber collection and 20 for 20 showcases the incredible diversity of Michigan children’s book illustrators.

These shows are all surrounded by engaging programming and events, all detailed here in your winter MMA Journal.

The future is looking exciting and bright at the Muskegon Museum of Art. Stay tuned.

Kirk Hallman, Executive Director December 12, 2019 through Excellence in Fibers V March 15, 2020 L. C. & Margaret Walker Galleries A & B

The Muskegon Museum of Art is excited to partner with PROGRAMS the Fiber Art Network to present Excellence in Fibers V. 4 Excellence in Fibers is an annual international juried fiber arts competition organized by the Fiber Art Network. Each Opening Event year, hundreds of artists from around the world submit art Thursday, December 12 for consideration by a team of expert jurors representing 5:30 pm Reception | 7:00 pm Gallery Talk by Art Martin artists, curators, and designers. The final artworks chosen Excellence in Fibers V, the juried international fibers represent striking examples of a host of textile and fiber show highlighting our winter season, opens with a based pieces including sculpture, tapestry, jewelry, costume reception and gallery talk by Art Martin, MMA Director and clothing, quilting, weaving, basketry, installation, and of Collections and Exhibitions/Senior Curator. more. These artworks are featured in a special edition of the Free and open to the public. internationally distributed Fiber Art Now magazine as a way of showcasing the current state of the fiber arts movement. Fiber Fun Super Saturday Curated from the juror accepted 2019 Excellence in Fibers Free Family Fun Day entries, this exhibition brings to our Michigan audiences the Saturday, December 14 works of 39 artists from the United States and Canada. The 10:00 am – 3:00 pm latest aesthetic, conceptual, and technical ideas shaping the Celebrate fantastically fun fiber art with a make-and- modern field of fiber arts will be on display, from pedestal- take art project, tours, and a family film. Admission and size baskets to towering textiles that fill entire walls. The activities are free.

EXHIBITIONS exhibition will include an interactive space for guests to try their hand at weaving and fiber arts. Knitting Circle The 2019 Excellence in Fibers jurors are Amy DiPlacido, a Thursday, February 27 visual artist and curator; Karen Hampton, fiber artist and 5:00 – 8:00 pm professor; and Monica Moses, the former editor-in-chief at Bring your knitting and crotcheting projects for a casual American Craft magazine and award winning designer and night of creating here in the MMA galleries. publisher. Light refreshments and soft music will be provided. Free and open to the public. Underwritten by

Ulrika Leander January Wool in weft, cotton in the warp 2018 2019 crinoline, tulle, thread Fabric, paper, lace, metal, chain, sequins, East Coast Denise Ziganti 2019 and claps, recycled bracelet pieces Cotton textiles, vintage trims, metallic beads Toxic Overgrowth Kathy Knapp 2019 copper wire bark, ash, coated Western Red Cedar Bear Bark PollySutton Adams 2019 and thread with batting hand-dyed fabrics contemporary and Vintage, OnceEverything AllAt Maria Shell

EXHIBITIONS 5 December 19, 2019 The Art of Making: Sculpture and through Fiber from the Permanent Collection March 29, 2020 Michael and Kay Olthoff Gallery

The Art of Making showcases artworks from the permanent collection of the Muskegon Museum of Art whose material is 6 Brown Bag Films integral to their aesthetic and conceptual content. What the material is and how it is worked are essential to the artist’s This winter, enjoy one-hour episodes from the PBS Craft message, shaping how we understand and relate to the object. in America series, which ties into the winter exhibitions Excellence in Fibers V and The Art of Making: Sculpture Featured artwork includes sculptures made from assembled and Fiber from the Permanent Collection. Brown Bag Film forms of machined aluminum by Caroline Lee; totemic, bent admission is free and complimentary coffee and cookies copper sheet sculptures by Michael Hall; cast glass and found are provided. Paid admission is required to enter the steel sculpture by Albert Young; basketry by Myrna Brunson galleries. The auditorium doors open at noon and films and Gary Trentham; and fiber art from Geary Jones, Kristina begin at 12:15 pm. Aas, and Michael Olszewski. Craft in America In keeping their materials true to their origins, these artists invite understanding through the experiences of the viewer, Threads of our day to day familiarity with common natural and Thursday, December 12 manufactured objects. In doing so, they invite us to more “Threads,” part of the PBS Craft In America series, looks closely examine the world around us, seeing inspiration in all at ways in which the needle arts have developed. we perceive. Through filmed visits to four nationally acclaimed artists working at the forefront of their media, “Threads”

EXHIBITIONS Underwritten by documents how the needle arts continue to evolve and FRANK AND SUSAN BEDNAREK FUND influence contemporary culture. of the Industry Thursday, January 9 “Industry” explores the business of the handmade, taking us into workshops where artists are crafting the future and making contributions to the local and national PROGRAMS economies. “Industry” highlights the important connection between the consumer and the maker and Sculpt It! Super Saturday explores the value of exquisitely crafted handmade Free Family Fun Day objects in today’s creative economy. Saturday, February 8 Crossroads 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Thursday, January 23 Imagine it, plan it, sculpt it! Join us to explore The Art of “Crossroads” follows the evolution of American craft Making with an art making activity, tours, and family film. through filmed visits to nationally acclaimed artists Free admission and activities. such as Lia Cook and Warren MacKenzie. We explore the Caroline Lee crossroads of craft, where change evolves from global American, 1932-2014 influences and the exciting intersections between the Projectile handmade and modern technology. Machined aluminum 1971 Service Gift of the artist in Thursday, February 13 honor of the 100th Anniversary of the “Service” documents the power of the handmade to Muskegon Museum inspire, motivate and heal. Featured artists include Ehren of Art Tool, Peter Voulkos, Judas Recendez, women veterans 2011.5 working at Shotwell Paper Mill, and caisson platoon leather artists working at Arlington National Cemetery. Nature Thursday, February 27 In “Nature,” artists celebrate the beauty and future of the American landscape; featured artists include Patrick Dougherty, Mary Merkel-Hess, Michelle Holzapfel, Catherine Alice Michaelis, and Preston Singletary. Courtesy of theartist 2018 Pen andink drawingonillustrationboard Illustration fromMy Teacher isaRobot (pages20–21) Jeffrey Brown Underwritten by Amy Young, andmore. Robert Sabuda, HeidiSheffield, DavidSmall, JaneStoekper, Sara Kendall, Amy Nielander, DebPilutti, Patricia Polacco, van Frankenhuyzen,Gjisbert Rebecca Howe, Laurie Keller, include:JeffreyArtists Brown, Lori Eslick, BrianneFarley, precedent for beyond. found amongstillustrators hereinMichiganandsetsa digitally rendered, thisexhibition celebrates thediversity paintings, drawings, collages, to pieces thatareentirely their definition of whatitmeans to beanillustrator. From come to create apiece, andchallengesthe viewer to adjust illustrative process thatexemplifies the variouswaysartists collaged experience, celebrating thedifferences withinthe emerging illustrators fromthestate. The exhibition isa recognized householdnamesinchildren’s literature alongside mitten. We arethrilledto exhibit thework of bothnationally a curated view of children’s illustrators fromacrossthe our state, 20for20:Celebrating MichiganIllustratorsis In recognition of talentstemming theartistic fromwithin THE FOLKERT FAMILY FOUNDATION May 3, 2020 January 16 through through Alcoa FoundationGallery 20 for 20: Celebrating Michigan Illustrators

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EXHIBITIONS 7 EXHIBITIONS 8 opens April 2andcloseson April 16withthepopular the gallery withcreativity andconversation. The show by1,000 originalartworks hundredsof artists, filling Expressions. Postcard Salonroutinely features over of allagesreturnfor 2020:Postcardartists Salonand Two annualfavorites of thatshowcase Michigan theart Constantine andJay Constantine Kendall College of andDesign instructors PatriciaArt College instructors Tim NorrisandPatricia Opeland MMA willpresentthework of Muskegon Community interests andinfluences. ThroughMay 10, 2020, the educators focusing ontheirsharedhistorical art of thepaintings, drawings, and sculptureof Michigan Histories andMythologiesisaseriesof four exhibitions internationally recognized permanentcollection. into asummerthatcelebrates themuseum’s own to theMuskegon Museumof andlaunchesus Art Spring 2020bringsanexciting slate of exhibitions March, April & May 2020

Spring Preview inspires you. Museum of Art. Come andfindsomethingthat and theforward vision thatinforms theMuskegon Spring 2020isallaboutourplace inthecommunity from thePermanentCollection. MMA’s studioglassinFormfromFire:Glass Treasures our collection, anchoredby amajorexhibition of the interconnected exhibitions focuses ondiverse areasof Shaping theFuture, Celebrating thePast. This series of Museum of Art’s iconic permanentcollection in Then, inMay, joinusincelebration of theMuskegon of Art. introducing new generationsto theMuskegon Museum Muskegon County, familiaraudiences entertaining and the artwork of K-12 students fromdistrictsthroughout County Student exhibition.Art Expressionshighlights hosting postcard salesevent. FromMarch25to April 26, we’re 2005.1 Gift of Robert D. andC. Corcoran Tuttle Blown glass, 1999 Lurid GaspJohnson Stephen Rolfe Powell (American, 1951-2019) Expressions 2020, the38 th Annual Muskegon Annual

Rising Voices: The Bennett Prize for Figurative Realist Women Painters

As part of its core mission, the Muskegon Museum of Art by the imagery of social media culture, most notably emojis both exhibits and collects contemporary art, sharing with our and glittering rainbows. The female protagonist is trapped 9 audiences today’s new voices and preserving them for future in this amorphous, constantly shifting landscape that has generations. In collecting the art of living artists, we are able come to impact every aspect of our lives. Crescent is more to bring to Muskegon new perspectives built on the shared introspective and mysterious, showing a young woman culture of today while simultaneously engaging our museum standing isolated against a field of darkness, elements of in the national art conversation. her form blurred away as she looks to the viewer as a mirror, examining both the internal and external self. In 2019, the MMA, in partnership with The Pittsburgh Foundation and Steven Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Rising Voices: The Bennett Prize for Figurative Realist Women Schmidt, organized and launched the inaugural exhibition of Painters will travel to additional venues around the U.S. The Bennett Prize, a $50,000 prize and traveling exhibition. through the summer of 2021, at which point these paintings The Bennett Prize was founded to support the careers of will return to the MMA and regular rotation in our permanent women artists working in a figurative tradition, to bring collection galleries. The exhibition venues include the attention to their work and provide a platform to challenge Reading Public Museum, Reading, PA; the Pittsburgh Cultural inequality for women in exhibiting and selling their art. The Trust, Pittsburgh, PA; The University of Tampa Scarfone/Hartley premiere exhibition featured the paintings of the ten finalists Gallery, Tampa, FL; and the Steinberg Museum of Art, LIU Post, for The Bennett Prize including 2019’s winner, Aneka Ingold. Brookville, NY.

From this show, by purchase and gift, the Muskegon Museum of Art acquired the paintings of three of the artists—Dorielle Caimi, Mary Henderson, and Jenny Morgan—bringing an exciting new perspective to our holdings. Each of these artists has received national and international attention prior to The Bennett Prize, making this an exciting opportunity to help propel their careers while adding a dynamic modern flavor to our galleries. Each of the three artists brings to her work imagery that speaks to our current visual culture in order to directly address issues relating to self-identity, the portrayal of the female body, how we relate to other people privately and collectively, and the pervasive influence of social media.

By gift from Steven Bennett and Dr. Elaine Melotti Schmidt, the founders of The Bennett Prize, we received Mary Henderson’s stunning crowd scene Winter Coats, depicting HIGHLIGHT COLLECTION a crowd of women in an examination of how people join as groups and are moved to collective action (pictured on the cover and page 2). By purchase through the gifts of the Robert B. and Betty M. Morrison Fund we acquired Dorielle Caimi’s Babe in the Woods and through the gifts of the L.C. and Margaret Walker Fund, Pat and Ned Dake, John Alexander Dowie Estate, Dr. David Feldman, Paul Fried, and the Anna Gerrish Estate, Jenny Morgan’s Crescent. Babe in the Woods depicts a woman at once strong and vulnerable surrounded

Dorielle Caimi (American, born 1985) Babe in the Woods Oil, gold leaf, and glitter on canvas, 2017 Museum purchase, through the gifts of the Robert B. and Betty M. Morrison Fund 2019.3 Super Saturdays Family Fun Days Free admission and activities 10:00 am – 3:00 pm

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Fiber Fun December 14 Come celebrate the fantastically fun fiber art here at the MMA. 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Family Film 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Explore: Excellence in Fibers V with an MMA docent. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Create your own fabulous fiber art in the classroom! EDUCATION

Dinosaurs January 11 RAWRRR! Come down to the MMA for a roaring good time this dinosaur themed Super Saturday. 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Family Film 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Tour the galleries with an MMA docent. 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Create your own Jurassic themed craft in the classroom. Dinosaur outfits and stuffed friends are welcome!

Sculpt It! February 8 Imagine it, plan it, sculpt it! Join us as we explore The Art of Making this Super Saturday. 10:00 am & 1:00 pm Family Film 11:00 am – 1:00 pm Maria Shell Tour The Art of Making with an MMA docent. Everything All At Once (detail) 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Vintage, contemporary and hand-dyed fabrics with batting and thread Create your own sculpture in the classroom! 2019 From Excellence in Fibers V Photo from 2019 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Dr. Martin Luther Community Day King, Jr. Day Monday, January 20 10:00 am – 5:00 pm We open our doors to welcome the community this day in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Visitors can enjoy the galleries, films in the auditorium, crafts in the classroom, and mini tours led by docents and Muskegon High School art 11 students. 10:00 am; 12:00 pm; 3:00 pm Screening of Black Man by Jon Covington 10:00 am – 1:00 pm Tours led by MMA docents 11:00 am – 2:00 pm Craft in the classroom 1:00 – 3:00 pm Tours led by Muskegon High School AP Art Students

Art Talks Back Writing Salon Thursday, January 23 5:30 – 8:00 pm Bring your notebooks and get inspired by this year’s selection of artworks for our annual writing competition: Art Talks Back! Light refreshments will be served.

Free and open to the public. EVENTS SPECIAL

Date Night Pizza and Puzzles Thursday, February 13 6:00 – 8:00 pm

Celebrate your Valentine with a date night here at the MMA! Bring your sweetheart by for relaxed night of pizza and puzzles here in our galleries. Puzzles will be provided or bring a favorite from home. Tickets include a table for puzzle building with your partner, pizza and 1 free drink ticket. Cash bar. Ticket per person: $20/Member $15

On Tap Save the date! Friday, April 24 Tickets go on sale in January. The MMA’s On Tap beer, wine, and food tasting event returns this spring to once again feature brews, wines, and food pairings from along the lakeshore. VOLUNTEERS 12 2018–2019 Volunteer2018–2019 Awards MaryGolin Ann Docent of the Year Debra Walters VolunteerMost Hours Award Laurel Geis Volunteer of the Year awardees for theiroutstandingservice anddedication. Recognition Awards Program &Reception for MMA Volunteers onSeptember 26, 2019. Congratulations andthank you to the MMA volunteers were honoredandrecoginized withawardsfor theirservice duringthe2018-2019fiscal year attheannual Docent of the Year Mary Ann Golin. MMA Foundation Board Trustee Eric Ringelbergwith2018-2019 Don Rohlck Karen Larnard Margaret Kivinski Charlotte Chessma Hours Awards 200–250 Susan Tufts Suzanne Selim Marilyn Ruck Lesa Jordan Laurel Geis Kelsey Byrd Margo Atwell Hours Awards 150–199 Eric Ringelberg. Curator of EducationCourtney Jackson, andBoard Trustee 2018-2019 Volunteer of the Year withMMA Preparator Lee Brown, the 2015Common Groundexhibition opening Ora HineswithMMA guest speaker DavidC. Driskell at as a volunteer andMMA member. her. Thank you, Orafor your years of dedication classroom to MMA volunteer wasseamlessfor for over 30 years, sothetransitionfrom teacher atMuskegon HeightsPublic Schools recipient. Shewasaclassroomand anart giving back to thecommunity; we arealucky she loves agood cupof tea, andsheloves (she hasbeen anMMA membersince 1992), a lotof fanfare, butwe doknow sheloves art greeter attheguards’ station. Shedoesn’tlike MMA duringherregular Thursday shift asa Ora haswelcomed thousandsof people to the greeted by Ora Hines.Forthepast15 years, afternoon itishighly likely that you have been If you have ever been upstairsona Thursday Member Highlight Marguerite Winter Arlene Wickland MaryGolin Ann Carol Folkert Anne Erickson Beth Carrozza Al Burton Hours Awards 100–149 Thank you for sharing your time and talents! Thank you to the following volunteers for your service from July through October 2019. If your name is missing from the list, or if you would like to become a volunteer, please call 231.720.2574.

Appraisal Fair Debra Brown Hendrickson Debra Walters Tricia Lamiman Denise Babcock Al Burton Susan Walters Alison Lang Sondra Burnham Beth Carrozza Kathleen West Elisabeth Major 13 Beth Carrozza Charlotte Chessman Jerry Westgate Kim Montgomery Sarah Hermanson Anne Erickson Arlene Wickland Charlotte Olson Laurie Robillard Corrinne Erickson-Strand Marguerite Winter Laurie Robillard Regina Sjoberg Margarete Fochtman Barb Wood Linda Stewart Carol Folkert Susan Young Susan Young Arts Crafts Education Ruth Fountain Support Mary Ann Golin Education Committee Interns Ronace Zielinski Lesa Jordan Marian Michalski Thomas Andrew Pam Kearney Patricia Wade Kelsey Byrd Clerical Margaret R Kivinski James Lindback Denise Babcock Barbara Klingenmaier Exhibitions Support Sondra Burnham Tricia Lamiman Laurel Geis Landscaping Phyllis Graham Karen Larnard Denise Babcock Sarah Hermanson Mitzi Luttrull Festival of Trees Committee Lesa Jordan Sue Ellen McCreary Helen Allshouse Marketing Committee Jan McCarthy A.J. Meyer Sue Baglien Allison Dile Suzanne Selim Jean Miller Sondra Burnham Frederic Kraft Kim Montgomery Sarah Hermanson LaShelle Mikesell Collections Committee Barbara Mullally Shawn Lazarock Michelle Ringelberg Billie Bruce Rich Nelson Caroline Mayberry

Janet Day Lois Reinders Cindi Mitchell Research VOLUNTEERS Betsy Jellema Laurie Robillard Deb Moon Michael Wade Brian Lang Don Rohlck Skeeter Parkhouse Marian Michalski Charlene Romanosky Larry Schillaci Super Saturdays Jan Witt Marilyn Ruck Sherri Schuitema-Vanderwier Karen Larnard Karen Shields Regina Sjoberg Development Jan Sieplinga Richard VanderPutte- Upstairs Greeter Amy Heisser Jane Stoepker McPherson Julie Donahue Heidi Stofferahn Ora Hines Docents Bernie Thomas Friends of Art Lesa Jordan Margo Atwell Susan Tufts Margo Atwell, President Frank Kennedy Cathy Berntson Betty VandeWater Bonnie Borgeson Shannon Osborn Jane Blyth Patricia Wade Charlotte Chessman Robert Sheardy Kate Bourdon Erin Walling Lesa Jordan

Friends of Art

Take the next step…Join Friends of Art and Members have traveled to ArtPrize and Meijer Gardens on enrich your participation in the art museum. bus trips sponsored by the Friends of Art.

Since 1921, the Friends of Art has promoted the study ArtSmarts has brought in fascinating speakers on a wide of art through its morning educational programs, bus variety of subjects such as the art of world religions, The trips to art destinations, and more recently through North American Indian, American art movements, studio art its ArtSmarts evening lecture series in fall and spring. glass, art and the psyche, and contemporary women artists. In addition, the Friends support the museum through donations toward works of art, volunteer activities, and Basic annual membership is only $25. Make check payable monetary support for the annual Michigan Contemporary to “Friends of Art” and mail to 296 W. Webster Ave., Art Exhibition. Muskegon, MI 49440. Friends of Art is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization. Morning programs can include: regional painters, glassblowing, textiles, photography, being an artist, woodturning, framing, and the permanent collection. 2019–20 Winter Calendar

Thursday, January 23 14 DECEMBER JANUARY 12:15 pm Brown Bag Film Thursday, December 12 January 1 Craft in America: Crossroads 12:15 pm Happy New Year Brown Bag Film Museum closed Craft in America: Threads Thursday, January 23 Sunday, January 5 5:30 – 8:00 pm Art Talks Back Writing Salon Thursday, December 12 Final Day 5:30 – 8:00 pm Undying Traditions: Memento Mori Opening Reception & Gallery Talk Excellence in Fibers V FEBRUARY Saturday, December 14 Saturday, February 8 10:00 am – 3:00 pm 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Fiber Fun Super Saturday Sculpt It! Super Saturday CALENDAR Free Family Fun Day Free Family Fun Day

Sunday, December 15 Thursday, February 13 Final Day 12:15 pm The Land: The Art of Bill Hosterman Brown Bag Film & Ed Wong-Ligda Craft in America: Service

Bill Hosterman, Will Wilson Thursday, February 13 Guide Alchemy 6:00 – 8:00 pm Etching and Oil on linen Date Night watercolor, 2011 2014-2017 Courtesy of the artist Pizza and Puzzles Ticket per person: $20/Member $15 Thursday, January 9 Call 231.720.2580 to purchase. 12:15 pm Brown Bag Film Thursday, February 27 Craft in America: Industry 12:15 pm Brown Bag Film Saturday, January 11 Craft in America: Nature 10:00 am – 3:00 pm Dinosaurs Super Saturday Thursday, February 27 Free Family Fun Day 5:00 – 8:00 pm Knitting Circle Thursday, January 16 5:30 – 7:30 pm Opening Reception 20 for 20: Celebrating Michigan Illustrators

Monday, January 20 Ed Wong-Ligda, City-State 10:00 am – 5:00 pm Oil on canvas, 2016 Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. December 24, 25, 31 Free Community Day Happy Holidays Museum closed Gifts Festival of Trees July 1 – September 30, 2019 Underwriters Major Underwriters

Presenting Underwriter Platinum Partners Corporate & Foundation Gifts Individuals Arconic – Whitehall Operations Anna S. Berg & Linnea Berg Gail Dragga Jensen Fund- Community Robert & Cathleen Dubault Foundation for Muskegon Darcy J. Dye Co-Sponsor County (CFfMC) Robert Fles Nichols 15 Cannon Family William & Katherine Gietzen Jean C. & Alex H. Homberger Richard E. & Diane M. Harder Event & Services Sponsors Fund – CFfMC Bruce & Donna Hood Phyllis & David Laurin Fund – Charles & Susan Huttula Agewell Services CFfMC Larry Johnson Tom DeVoursney Charles Stewart Mott Dianne Lattemann Dobb Printing Foundation Caroline Mayberry Hurst Mechanical Northern Trust Suzanne Richards Kendell Electric Olsen Family Fund CFfMC/ David & Suzanne Selim Northern Machine Tool Jon Silberman The Meijer Foundation PayPal Giving Fund Joan Stewart Webb Chemical Service Corp. Pfizer Foundation Matching Gift Program Revel Swanson Pickle Co. West Michigan Potters Guild

William G. & Phyllis K. Wood SUPPORT Fund

The Edward Hopper Society Reception

The Edward Hopper Society members were invited to a reception in their honor on October 17, 2019. These donors were recognized for their gifts of $2,500 or The Meijer Foundation more during the year and observed the unveiling of a new addition to the MMA’s permanent collection— Four Ways by David Suchopárek and Ingrid Raĉková, a cast glass piece created in 2016 and gifted to the MMA (L-R) Jon Blyth, MMA Foundation Board by an anonymous donor. Northern Trust generously Chair Frank Bednarek, Jane Blyth underwrites this annual event. For information about joining the Hopper Society call Kirk Hallman at 231.720.2573.

MMA Executive Assistant Kelli Hepler gives 2019 Hopper Society recognition pin to Betty Korbecki

Wish List • Sound and lighting equipment for auditorium – $2,000 • Accessibility automatic door opener – $2,500

Thank you, Duff Plumbing! The MMA wishes to thank Duff Plumbing for their generous donation of time to ­ re-plumb our kitchen to get it ready for the installation of a new dishwasher and ice maker to better serve our office staff, patrons, and caterers. We appreciate the time and Folkert Family Foundation care Duff took to reroute hot and cold water lines, move a drain, and cap off old pipes. We appreciate you, Duff Plumbing. Many thanks! Second Century Legacy Society Major Underwriters $25,000+ Bequest or Gift

Gold Sponsors André Aerne, by Estate Felrath Hines, by Estate Gary & Kay Ostrom Roger & Marilyn Anderson Larry & Lari Hines Paul and Dr. Patti Roy Stuart & Sherry Becker Alex Homberger, by Estate Linda Shores & Michael Tom DeVoursney Frank & Susan Bednarek Charles & Patricia Johnson Snodgrass 16 Jon & Jane Blyth Donald & Sarah Johnson, by Robert D. & C. Corcoran Tuttle, Dr. Dana & Claudia Bryant Estate by Estate Bess Commodore, by Estate Trip & Nina Johnson Kimberly Van Kampen Ruth Elizabeth Cook, by Estate James & Betty Korbecki Gary & Victoria Verplank, Barbara Fugazzotto Larry & Lynne Larsen by Estate Ron & Shirley Gossett Joan Majeski Michael & Patricia Wade Judith Hayner John & Jessie Martin Shaw & Betty Walker George Hilt, by Estate Michael & Kay Olthoff Sara Youngman To join the MMA Second Century Legacy Society, please call Kirk Hallman at 231.720.2573.

INSPIRE Membership Program $10,000+ contribution to the MMA Inspire endowment fund SUPPORT

INSPIRE Corporations/ INSPIRE Individual F. Martin & Dorothy A. Johnson Foundations Roger & Marilyn Andersen Trip & Nina Johnson ADAC Automotive Curtis Atkisson Robert & Wendy Kersman AGS Company William & Luanne Baldridge Roger & Jeanne Knop Alcoa Howmet Stuart & Sherry Becker Dan & Sheryl Kuznar Community Foundation for Frank & Susan Bednarek Brian & Jamie Lang Muskegon County Bernie & Cathy Berntson Jane Leonard DTE Energy Jon & Jane Blyth John & Jessie Martin Elmer L. & Eleanor J. Andersen Dr. Harold E. Bowman Jack H. Miller Foundation James W. E & Donna K. Brooks Daniel & Sharon Moody Fifth Third Bank Frederick & Deborah Brown Thomas & Suzanne Munroe Frey Foundation Lee & Darlene Collet Mark & Elizabeth Murray Grand Haven Area Community John Cook Patrick O’Leary Foundation Donald & Nancy Crandall Steve & Deb Olsen Harbor Steel Lowell & Nell Dana Michael & Kay Olthoff Hines Corporation Janet Day Jean Scales Pataky Hooker|DeJong Architects & Edgar A. DeJong & Diane Van Richard W. & Nancy Peters Engineers Wesep Paul & Margaret Potter John J. Helstrom Memorial Fund, Jan & Christine Deur Paul & Evelyn Reid Pat & Julie Donahue Frank & Susan Bednarek CFFMC Don & Jane Rohlck JSJ Foundation Valerie Eggert Paul & Patricia Roy Deborah DeVoursney Lorin Industries Floyd & Caron Farmer Michael & Debby Schubert Chuck & Vivian Johnson Loutit Foundation Frances F. Fisher Roger & Jan Spoelman Marian A. & Ruth K. Sherwood Carol Folkert Don & Jane Tjarksen The Verplank Donor Family Fund Mike & Bonnie Gluhanich Thomas & Elizabeth Tuttle Advised Fund of the Gary Gunderson & Julia Tuttle Anthony & Monica Verplank Grand Haven Area Meijer Foundation Community Foundation Paul C. Johnson Foundation Gunderson Gary Verplank Robert D. & C. Corcoran Tuttle Kimberly L. Hammond Mrs. Shaw Walker Fund, CFFMC Judith Hayner & Charlene Jim & Susan Westgate Shaw & Betty Walker Romanosky Judy Wilcox Foundation Matt & Amy Heisser Kenneth & Marguerite Winter The Bold Companies Larry & Roxanna Herder Chris & Stephanie Witham Van Kampen Boyer Molinari John & Linda Hilt Richard & Marilyn Witham Charitable Foundation Charles E. Johnson II Jan Witt Warner Norcross + Judd LLP Erick & Holly Johnson Michael & Martha Youngdahl West Shore Urology, PLC Anonymous Corporate Members Major Underwriters Ambassador Friend Muskegon Surgery Center City of Muskegon Annis Water Resources Institute Port City Construction & Silver Sponsors Applebee’s Muskegon Development Services Benefactor Bath Fitter Prelesnik Animal Hospital The Cheese Lady Burger Theory Progressive AE Fifth Third Bank City Auto Body Raymond James & Associates, Inc. 17 Hearthstone Bistro Comerica Bank Redi Rental Independent Bank Core Realty Partners Revel LakeShore Custom Cabinets Delta Hotels by Marriott Schuitema Moving The Meijer Foundation FineLine Creative Inc. Se4sons Gastropub Nichols Paper & Supply Frame and Mat Shop Service 1 Federal Credit Union Sidock Group, Inc. G & L Chili Dogs Shoreline Insurance Agency, Inc. Gard Dog Storage Single Phase Electric, Inc. Patron Gary Nelund Insurance Smith Haughey Rice & Roegge Bishop Heating and Air Gielow, Groom, Terpstra & St. Paul’s Episcopal Church Conditioning McEvoy, PLC Summit LawnCare & Boer’s Transfer & Storage, Inc. Ginman Tire Co. SnowPlowing Dynamic Conveyor Corp. Grand Valley State University Sun Chemical Corp. Huntington Bank Gunter Accounting, Inc. Tridonn Development Julie R. Balgooyen Agency Hank’s Tavern Varnum Little River Band of Ottawa Hurst Mechanical VentureManagement Services SUPPORT Indians Jackson-Merkey Contractors, Inc. The Village Baker Mercy Health Lakeshore Museum Center Waddell & Reed Newkirk Electric Le Fleur Shoppe West Michigan Dock & Market Northern Machine Tool Mercy Health-Trinity Health West Michigan Law, P.C. Northern Trust Motion Dynamics Corp. Westwind Construction PNC Bank Muskegon Area ISD William Hughes, PLLC Rehmann Muskegon Brake & Tire Winberg Construction Inc. Shape Corporation Muskegon Community College Swanson Pickle Co., Inc. Muskegon Public Schools Sytsema Funeral & Cremation Services

New Members & Increased Level Renewals July 1 – September 30, 2019

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