NEWS & EVENTS / Sept–dec 2017 John Talbott Donoghue (1853–1903), Young Sophocles, c. 1890, Bronze, 44.5 x 26 x 17 inches, Gift of Dr. Michael L. Nieland, 2015.111 (detail)
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I am pleased to announce the core tenets of our 2017–2020 Strategic Plan, which were adopted by our Board of Trustees at their July meeting. Vision: We are a model of institutional excellence and a vital part of our community. Mission: The Westmoreland Museum of American Art stimulates imagination and innovation through great experiences with art. Strategic Goal>Destination/Convener: The Westmoreland will strive to be an exciting destination and engage with various communities as a convener. We value opportunities to be a catalyst for new ideas and diverse voices, as we tell the American story through a preeminent collection of art. Strategic Goal>Collections & Exhibitions: A Timeless The Westmoreland will use our preeminent collection of American art to connect people to the stories and history of our region, state and country, and we will devise Many thanks to those who helped out on Perfection strategies to fill gaps within our holdings this work, including our wonderful colleague to be more inclusive of various styles of Charlie Humphrey, who provoked discussion art and a diversity of makers. and wouldn’t let us off the hook! American Figurative Sculpture In other news, joining our Board in the Classical Spirit Strategic Goal>Uniting the Human recently are Stephen Yslas, Nathan Boxx, Experience: The Westmoreland will endeavor Carolyn Snyder, Marty O’Brien and Susie Gifts from the Collection to be relevant, aware of and responsive to Dorrance. Thank you all and welcome current issues, support diversity in its many aboard! Meanwhile, we are so very grateful of Dr. Michael L. Nieland forms through arts programming and nurture to retiring members H Childs, George the value of inclusion and accessibility. Greer, Anne Robertshaw, Chuck Booth, A remarkable new generation of academically Strategic Goal>Sustainability: The Carol Brown and Jane Roesch. Don’t worry, trained American sculptors emerged during the late Westmoreland will be sustainable— we’ll be in touch! nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. At the financially, environmentally and socially. height of the Gilded Age, they achieved widespread We maintain a balanced budget, will practice critical and commercial success for works created LEED values and will take a leadership role on public commission as well as for private patrons. in promoting the value of the arts, being a Working on both grand civic platforms and on a more champion for arts advocacy and keeping the Judith Hansen O’Toole intimate, domestic scale, they transformed the art of arts central to local revitalization efforts. The Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO American sculpture.
01 / September–December 2017 thewestmoreland.org / 02 New York City was at the heart of the trans- adds greater depth to the Museum’s Francisco. These larger-than-life versions author, Bruce Weber, discusses individual formation, but other major American cities, sculpture holdings. In addition, Dr. Nieland’s were then cast by the artist in smaller scale works within the context of their creator’s including Chicago, Baltimore, Philadelphia, gift supplements important sculptures by editions. Examples are in the collections overall interests and pursuits, and highlights and Boston, provided encouragement, Paul Wayland Bartlett, Frishmuth, Walker of the Cleveland Museum of Art, the these artists’ works which have come to find support, and venues. Surprisingly and Hancock, and Frederick MacMonnies, Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the White a new home at The Westmoreland Museum unfortunately, the flowering of these already owned by The Westmoreland. House, among others. Donoghue’s Young of American Art. We are especially proud to artists was relatively brief, and amid rapidly With works ranging from six to nearly sixty Sophocles, which once belonged to Andy be able to share these gifts with you, our changing aesthetics in the twentieth century, inches in height, this stunning collection Warhol’s manager Fred Hughes, also resides audience, providing access to a collection that the reputations of many of these sculptors provides diversity in the arena of American at the Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum in once was not readily available to the public. dimmed. Despite increased interest in their figurative sculpture. While the collection is Boston. Mario Korbel’s Andante, a work that work in recent decades among scholars, entirely figurative and primarily comprised depicts two classically styled female figures A Timeless Perfection will be on view from October 7 through December 31, 2017. An curators, and collectors, their careers, of sculpture, book ends, candleholders, dancing, is one of only seven cast in that opening reception will be held on Saturday, achievements, and even their names, once vases, and inkwells add a utilitarian aspect same size by the artist. A larger version October 7 from 6:30–8pm. To purchase your famed, are now recalled only narrowly. to it. The gift also includes forty pieces is in the collection of The Metropolitan tickets, visit thewestmoreland.org/events This exhibition celebrates the of medallic art designed by some of the Museum of Art. or call 1.888.71TICKETS ($15 members, $20 non-members). Additionally, a gallery transformational gift from Dr. Michael L. same artists and produced by the Society This outstanding collection gives us an talk with Bruce Weber and Dr. Michael L. Nieland Nieland to the Museum in 2015 of nine late of Medalists and American Numismatic opportunity to rediscover another dimen- will take place on Saturday, October 7 at 1pm. nineteenth and early twentieth century Society, further broadening the scope of sion of modern American art from the late To RSVP, also visit thewestmoreland.org/events. figurative sculptures with an additional the Museum’s collection. 19th century into the first half of the 20th A Timeless Perfection is supported by The Richard C. forty-eight sculptures to be given in 2018. Sculpture is frequently cast in editions, century. By exploring the lives and aesthetic von Hess Foundation and the Hillman Exhibition Fund This gift, which includes such notable artists and often in varying sizes by the artist, achievements of these sculptors, the exhi- of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art. as John Talbott Donoghue, Harriet Whitney depending on its popularity at the time. bition will expand awareness and deepen from opposite left: Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870–1952), Frishmuth, Malvina Hofmann, Mario Korbel, For example, Adolph Alexander Weinman’s the public’s knowledge of this extraordinary Rising Day, c. 1914–15, Bronze, 26 x 24.375 x 9.875 inches, Gift of Dr. Michael L. Nieland, 2015.119 (detail) Boris Lovet-Lorski, and Adoph Alexander Rising Day and Descending Night, an era of American sculpture, in addition to Mario Korbel (1882–1954), Andante, 1917, Bronze, 29.5 x Weinman, together with twenty-eight others, elegant pair of bronzes, were originally bringing overdue recognition to these artists. 34.25 x 8.75 inches, Gift of Dr. Michael L. Nieland, 2015.115 not only adds new names to the permanent commissioned for the Panama-Pacific A fully illustrated, full-color catalogue John Clements Gregory (1879–1958), Philomela, 1922, Bronze on stepped green variegated marble base, 12.25 x 8.5 x 3.5 inches; collection but significantly enriches and International Exposition of 1915 in San accompanies the exhibition in which the base 2.5 inches high, Gift of Dr. Michael L. Nieland,2016.55 (detail)
03 / September–December 2017 thewestmoreland.org / 04 Don’t Miss the Party September Is BIG of the Year! Hunger Action Month The Museum and the Westmoreland Our signature annual event, the BIG ART Symphony Orchestra are partnering in PARTY, is Saturday, October 21, and you honor of the Westmoreland County Food are invited! You do not want to miss this Bank’s 35 years of fighting hunger in our year’s event full of Big Art, Big Sounds and area. Both organizations will serve as food Big Fun—all to support The Westmoreland’s drop-off locations throughout September artistic and education programs. and October. Bring a non-perishable ART Tickets go fast, so purchase yours now! donation when visiting the Museum and For tickets and more information, visit receive one free admission per party. For T. thewestmoreland.org/bigartparty. information on the most needed items, go OC to westmorelandfoodbank.org/donate. PARTY Presenting Sponsors: Media Sponsor: 21 Mr. & Mrs. Roy Dorrance Strassburger, McKenna, Gutnick & Gefsky
James Romaine, Photogram, n.d., Photograph (black & white) on paper, Gift of Mrs. Lucy Ball Owsley, 1983.147 (detail) Little Free Library The Westmoreland is partnering with Central Westmoreland Habitat for Humanity to host a Little Free Library located at our north entrance on Academy Hill Place. There is a pull-in for easy access Art Is Happening on the and parking spots if you want to stay a bit and read on one of the garden benches. Streets of Greensburg To learn more visit littlefreelibrary.org. Art Happens has launched! This interactive public art project developed by the Museum in partnership with the Greensburg Community Development Corporation (GCDC) and the City of Greensburg places New Concert Series select details of the Museum’s collection directly into the city where people live, work Celebrating Great and play. Take a selfie with your favorite American Music image and tag it with #arthappensproject, then come visit the Museum to view the Beginning in September, The Westmoreland artwork in its entirety. Show us your selfie, Jazz Society program will transform into and receive free admission. Works of art the Great American Music Series. Four will be featured at a total of twelve sites concerts scheduled during the year will throughout Greensburg’s central business celebrate American music from jazz to soul, district, and “happenings” with area artists, from bluegrass to funk. Concerts will be writers, musicians and dancers will take held Wednesday evenings at 6:30pm, so place at several of the sites with dates guests can also visit the galleries, which are and times yet to be announced. open late until 7pm. Join us for this exciting new series where the setting is casual, the Visit ArtHappensProject.org for the most art is amazing and the sounds are inspiring! up-to-date information on the project. Tickets available now for the concerts on September 20 and December 13 at thewestmoreland.org/events.
05 / September–December 2017 thewestmoreland.org / 06 Highlighting the Collection Art on the Move
Did you know that our art is always “on the move?” Here’s a glimpse at some of the latest changes in the galleries. Be sure to stop in soon to experience what’s new.
In the 20th Century Gallery, the photographs by Charles “Teenie” Harris installed as part of our Grand Reopening original display are now resting, as is needed with photography, and have been replaced by a new mini exhibition, Action Figures: Selections from the Permanent Collection. Also, enjoy a selection of Craftsman furniture by Gustav Stickley shown together with a Roycroft Desk Lamp and accessories on extended loan from Drs. Edward and Kathryn Friedman. In the McKenna Gallery, we welcome back William Gropper’s Joe Magarac—once again on view at The Westmoreland thanks to a repeat loan from the University of Pittsburgh and just in time for a special performance about “The Man of Steel” by actor Tim Hartman at our Saturday, November 25th Family Day. In the east wing atrium stairwell leading to the Cantilever Gallery, the newly
Tim Prentice (b. 1930), giftedThe Vine (2017) by Tim Prentice, which fits the space to a “T,” is on view as The Vine, 2017, Stainless part of The Art of Movement and will remain even after the exhibition ends steel and aluminum, size varies, Gift of the artist on September 17. opposite, left to right: Beginning November 5 in the Carol R. Brown Gallery on the 3rd Floor is The William Gropper (1897–1977), Joe Magarac, 1947, Oil on canvas, Right to Bare Art featuring selections of figure drawings and prints from the On extended loan from permanent collection by such artists as George Bellows, Isabel Bishop, Paul The University Art Gallery, University of Pittsburgh (detail) Cadmus, Dorothy Davids, Arthur B. Davies, Frederick Demmler, Malcolm Parcell, George Wesley Bellows (1882– John Sloan and others demonstrating their exceptional draftsmanship. 1925), Man on His Side (Nude), n.d., Ink and pencil on paper, 7. 25 x 10.5 inches, Gift of Friends Lastly, on loan is William Sotter’s Study for Hill Road, Pittsburg and Aaron Harry of the Museum Fund, 1974.220 Gorson’s Industrial Scene, Pittsburgh both to the Michener Art Museum in Lewis C Daniel (1901–1952), Thirty Five Points, n.d., Doylestown, PA for their exhibition George Sotter: Light and Shadow (July 29– Lithograph on paper, George November 12, 2017). Enjoy Gerrit Beneker’s painting Men are Square, courtesy J. McDonald Collection, Gift of James J. White, 2004.23 of the LaRoche-Knight Family, which has replaced the Gorson painting.
07 / September–December 2017 thewestmoreland.org / 08 Cantilever Gallery Exhibitions The Art of Movement: Alexander Calder, George Rickey & Tim Prentice Through September 17, 2017 Bringing together the work of three fascinating kinetic artists: Alexander Calder (1898–1976), George Rickey (1907–2002) and Tim Prentice (b. 1930). This exhibition is supported in part by an award from the National Endowment for the Arts. A Timeless Perfection: American Figurative Sculpture in the Classical Spirit—Gifts from Dr. Michael L. Nieland October 7–December 31, 2017 Opening Reception: Saturday, October 7, 6:30–8pm Celebrating the exceptional gift from Dr. Michael L. Nieland of late nineteenth and early twentieth century figurative sculptures, which help to share the story of an extraordinary generation of artists who transformed American sculpture. This exhibition is supported by The Richard C. von Hess Foundation and the Hillman Exhibition Fund of The Westmoreland Museum of American Art.
Robertshaw Gallery Exhibitions We are grateful to The Fine Foundation for their generous support of programming for this gallery. Fashion in Art Through October 8, 2017 With the emphasis in recent years on large-scale exhibitions of high fashion designer’s clothing, we take a look at how fashion has been depicted in art over the course of a century through this fashion-focused examination of our permanent collection. Collection 273 October 13–November 26, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, October 13, 5–7pm (along with Art on Tap) A photography project initiated by The Downtown Greensburg Project in collaboration clockwise from top left: Kenneth Nicholson, Apparitions (Coitus with the Greensburg community, who were asked to “show us your Greensburg.” Interrupts Us), 2017 Community members were invited to submit their favorite photos of Greensburg via Tim Prentice (b. 1930), Maquette, Instagram over the course of 273 days from January 1 to September, 30 2017. 2016, Stainless steel wire and Lexan, 89 x 36 x 16 inches Charles H. “Teenie” Harris (1908–1998), Young Couple in Evening Attire, n.d., Dark Matter: Paintings by Kenneth Nicholson Gelatin silver print, Anonymous Gift, 2002.1.H (detail) December 8, 2017–February 4, 2018 Photo by Zachary VanHorn Opening Reception: Friday, December 8, 5–7pm (along with Art on Tap) Edward Francis McCartan (1879–1947), Girl Drinking From A Shell Fountain, c. 1915, Nicholson’s narrative paintings depict extreme melodrama and disrupt traditional figure/ Bronze, 28.25 x 14.625 x 11.625 inches, Gift of Dr. Michael L. Nieland, 2016.72 background interplay, releasing the character’s inner drama into the negative space.
09 / September–December 2017 thewestmoreland.org / 10 Calendar of Events Art on Tap Experience happy hour at The Westmoreland on the second Friday of every month! Enjoy music, an art scavenger hunt, light bites and drinks, including beer from All Saints All About You! Brewing Company. To purchase your tickets in advance, visit Free Admission Sundays thewestmoreland.org or call 1.888.71TICKETS. September 3, October 1, November 5, December 3 Purchase in advance and save! $9 members, $12 non-members in advance; $10 members, $15 non-members at the door On the first Sunday of each month, admission to The Westmoreland is free. It’s a great day to bring Friday, September 8 > 5–7pm all of your friends and family! Sponsored by sponsored by IQ, Inc. The Committee for The Westmoreland. Friday, October 13 > 5–7pm To RSVP, visit thewestmoreland.org/events. sponsored by Greensburg Breakfast Club Friday, November 10 > 5–7pm Free Admission Wednesday Evenings sponsored by Rampart Security Systems Visit The Westmoreland on Wednesdays from 5–7pm for free. Friday, December 8 > 5–7pm It’s a great way to relax after the work day!Sponsored by First sponsored by The Committee for The Westmoreland Commonwealth Bank. Plus, every Wednesday from October 11– December 27, we’ll use the sculptures of A Timeless Perfection as inspiration during self-directed drawing sessions in the Children’s Art Classes Cantilever Gallery. Drawing boards, pencils, paper and stools The Westmoreland offers innovative and engaging monthly art will be provided. No experience necessary. classes for ages 7–10 taught by a professional art instructor, giving children the opportunity to expand and explore their creativity. To register or for more information, contact Pop-Up Studios 724.837.1500 x110 or [email protected]. A fun opportunity for adults, ages 18 and above, to $15 members, $20 non-members get in touch with their inner artist. Each class explores different techniques and media. No previous art Calaveritas de Azucar experience is needed. Wine, beer, snacks and materials Saturday, October 14 > 10am–12pm will be provided. Space is limited. For more information I Spy with My Little Eye and to register, visit thewestmoreland.org or call Saturday, November 4 > 10am–12pm 1.888.71TICKETS. $20 members, $25 non-members Frosted Window Pane Think Like an Artist with Linda Vucelich Saturday, December 9 > 10am–12pm Wednesday, September 6 > 6–8pm Recycled Rover Introduction to Figure Drawing Saturday, January 13 > 10am–12pm Wednesday, October 11 > 6–8pm Intermediate Figure Drawing with Live Model Wednesday, November 8 > 6–8pm Yoga at the Museum On Monday, Wednesday and Friday mornings from 8:30– 9:30am, certified instructor Vickie Faris leads a “Basic Yoga” class (for beginners to advanced) in the Paul & Carol Evanson Community Room. The fee is $4.50 per class, and drop-ins are welcome. Be sure to bring your own mat and water bottle. First timers, please come ten minutes early to register.
11 / September–December 2017 thewestmoreland.org / 12 Calendar of Events We Got to Move It, Move It! Saturday, September 16 > 11:15am–3pm While the exhibition The Art of Movement explores the Great American Music Series physical movement of art, this program will examine the physical movement of the human body. Enjoy an afternoon that explores Join us for our new concert series celebrating a variety of motion through different dance forms and showcases the talented artists and styles. The setting is casual, the art is amazing and performers in our community, including faculty and students the sounds are inspiring. Each concert will include a cash bar from the Seton Hill University Dance Program and members (beer, wine, soft drinks and a specialty cocktail).To purchase of Laurel Ballet and Pazaz Christian Dance Academy. To RSVP, your tickets, visit thewestmoreland.org/events or call visit thewestmoreland.org/events. 1.888.71TICKETS. $20 members, $25 non-members, $10 students with ID Death Cafe Bluegrass with Jakob’s Ferry Stragglers Wednesday, September 20 > 6:30pm Sunday, September 17 > 1:30–3pm Kevin McManus & The Bone Forum At a Death Cafe, people—often strangers—gather to eat cake, drink tea and discuss death. A Death Cafe is a group-directed Wednesday, December 13 > 6:30pm conversation with no agenda, defined objectives or themes. Kindly bring a handheld dessert like cupcakes, cookies or some Plein Air Painting in the Gardens fruit to share. Coffee, tea, drinkware, plates and napkins will be provided. To sign up, visit eventbrite.com and search for “Death Sunday, September 3 > 11am–5pm Cafe Pittsburgh.” The Plein Air Painters of Western Pennsylvania will meet at The Westmoreland for a day of communal painting in the fresh air! Stop by to check out their creations and speak with the Take Two: A Conversation with artists, or come with your own supplies and join in. To sign up, Bruce Weber & Dr. Michael L. Nieland go to meetup.com/Pittsburgh-Outdoor-Painters. Saturday, October 7 > 1–2pm Take part in a conversation about the sculptures on view Take Two: A Conversation with in the Cantilever Gallery. Bruce Weber is the author of the Alison Beeghly & Joan McGarry catalogue, A Timeless Perfection: American Figurative Sculpture in the Classical Spirit, which accompanies the exhibition Saturday, September 9 > 1–2pm of the same name. Michael L. Nieland, MD is the collector Alison Beeghly, former Landscape Architect and plant donating all 57 sculptures to The Westmoreland. To RSVP, enthusiast, and Joan McGarry, Director of Education and visit thewestmoreland.org/events. Visitor Engagement, will lead a discussion tying works from our collection to the beautiful gardens of The Westmoreland. To RSVP, visit thewestmoreland.org/events. Opening Reception A Timeless Perfection: American Figurative Sculpture in the Classical Spirit Saturday, October 7 > 6:30–8pm Enjoy light bites and live music, and be one of the first to view the exhibition. To purchase your tickets, visit thewestmoreland.org/ events or call 1.888.71TICKETS. $15 members, $20 non-members (includes two drink tickets).
Harriet Whitney Frishmuth (1880–1980), Crest of the Wave, 1925, Bronze on original marble base, 21 x 4 x 4 inches, excl. base, Gift of Dr. Michael L. Nieland, 2015.112 13 / September–December 2017 thewestmoreland.org / 14 Calendar of Events “If the art could talk, oh, the stories they would tell!” Saturday, November 18 > 1–2pm Big Art Party: Join Judy O’Toole as she tells the behind-the-scenes stories of Black, White & Art All Over some of the wonderful art in our collection. Would you believe a cigarette was painted out of a portrait and replaced with a Saturday, October 21 compact? Or, how about being offered your choice of about Celebrating two years as The New Westmoreland! 30 paintings over tea and driving away with one in your car VIP Reception > 6–7:30pm wondering if you made the right selection. Hear these stories and Includes delectables by Bob Sendall of All in Good Taste more from the Richard M. Scaife Director/CEO. To RSVP, visit Productions, entertainment by Two Tall Twins, VIP party favors thewestmoreland.org/events. and open bar with specialty cocktails. Big Art Dance Party > 7:30–11pm Family Day Includes cash bar, small bites, art activities and dance party with amazing live music by Neon Swing X-perience and the Saturday, November 25 > 11am–3pm High and Mighty Brass Band. Surprises and fun for the whole family in partnership with the To purchase your tickets, visit thewestmoreland.org/ Westmoreland Library Network! Enjoy free admission, art bigartparty or call 1.888.71TICKETS. projects, scavenger hunts and special performances by Stage Right! Sensations and actor Tim Hartman as Joe Majarac, The VIP Tickets: $135 members, $160 non-members Man of Steel. To RSVP, visit thewestmoreland.org/events. Big Art Dance Party Tickets: $65 members, $80 non-members sponsored by Jack Buncher Foundation Museum Shop Holiday Mart Wednesday, November 1 > 4–7pm Our annual event to help you with your holiday shopping list! The Westmoreland Society Enjoy special discounts, live entertainment, complimentary gift wrap, gift membership packages and holiday-inspired Annual Dinner refreshments. Plus, meet featured artist Nisha Blackwell, Friday, December 1 > 7pm founder of Knotzland textile company. To RSVP, visit This black tie event is open to all members of The Westmoreland thewestmoreland.org/events. Society and their guests. Each member will be part of growing The Westmoreland’s collection by voting on their favorite Step Into the Art artworks to be acquired through a fund supported in full by their membership dues. To purchase your tickets, visit Saturday, November 4 > 1–4pm thewestmoreland.org/events or call 1.888.71TICKETS. The Westmoreland partners with Ligonier Valley Writers to Not yet a Westmoreland Society member? It’s easy to join explore selected pieces of art through writing. Working with or upgrade your membership at thewestmoreland.org/ the Museum’s education staff and writing coaches, participants membership or by calling our Membership Department will create a story, essay or poem and have a chance to share at 724.837.1500 x127. their writing with the group. Includes refreshments. Register to participate at thewestmoreland.org/events by October 27. $20 members, $25 non-members
opposite, top right: John French Sloan (1871–1951), Portrait of Mary Regensburg, 1939, Tempera underpaint and oil-varnish glaze on panel, 23.9375 x 19.9375 inches, Gift of Mary Regensburg Feist
15 / September–December 2017 thewestmoreland.org / 16 Calendar of Events The Westmoreland provides for its visitors and staff. Coming to work every day where inspiration can be found all around truly never makes it feel like “work.” I love being Creative Conversation able to use the Museum’s collections as inspiration for activities, entertainment with Brian Cohen and décor when planning events. Wednesday, December 6 > 6:30–8:30pm at Union Project (801 N. Negley Avenue, Pittsburgh, Are you an artist? PA 15206) I have always enjoyed drawing and painting. I took art classes all throughout high school Learn about The Westmoreland’s upcoming exhibition, Out of and a few while in college. A less known fact Many: An Immigration Documentary Project with its organizer, about me is that I have actually designed Brian Cohen. “Creative Conversation” provides a platform for and painted murals for quite a few schools, community members to engage in important dialogue around businesses and private residences. agape love, finding and defining community and inclusion. To RSVP, visit thewestmoreland.org/events. Where did you work prior to The Westmoreland? And, what Wax: Lost and Found—Hot Metal is your academic background? Out of college, I began working within Pour Demo with Pati Beachley Q & A the “world of events” as an assistant event Saturday, December 9 > 1–3pm coordinator for a local venue and then in the with at Seton Hill University Visual Arts Center restaurant industry as a banquet manager (201 W. Otterman Street, Greensburg, PA 15601) Randall Oaks before coming to The Westmoreland. My academic background is actually in music. This demonstration moves off-site to Seton Hill’s Visual Arts Event Manager I have always been highly involved and have Center. Learn about the “lost wax method” that many artists had an appreciation for the arts—both visual use to create sculptures in metals such a brass, bronze, silver What are some of the responsibilities and performing. and gold. Associate Professor of Art Pati Beachley will show of your position? examples of each step in this ancient yet still widely-used My biggest role at The Westmoreland Several months ago, you were recognized technique, then participants will watch a live hot metal pour. is managing the master calendar of our as one of Whirl Magazine’s “13 under 30.” To RSVP, visit thewestmoreland.org/events. many in-house events from coordination Could you tell us a little bit about your to execution. Along with the coordination experience receiving that honor? from top: Brian Cohen, AmericanCroatian Citizens Club, 2017 (detail) of Museum events, I also manage our This was a huge honor to be recognized Earl Washington (1862–1952), Steel Plant, 1939, Wood block rental program for weddings, meetings, alongside such an impressive group of on paper, 8.875 x 12 inches, Gift of the Thomas Lynch Fund, conferences and so much more! regional innovators and entrepreneurs. I 2004.14 (detail) was very humbled and surprised. My recog- What do you enjoy most about your job and nition was all due to The Westmoreland’s working at The Westmoreland? community, who I have the pleasure working What I enjoy most is seeing everything with every day through partnerships come together on the final days and last few and collaborations to promote and raise Art happens hours before a major event—setting up and awareness for the Museum and the arts. seeing all of the tables, linens, décor, etc. because of you! in place and untouched before the event What are your interests outside of work? Please consider a gift to The Westmoreland’s even begins. Having these details come I enjoy staying busy. My wife, Amber, and I Annual Fund before December 31 and help together and all of our community partners, like to host our own parties. We have also us continue to make art happen in the lives organizations, entertainers and staff helping begun to make specialty cakes for friends of school children to seniors and everyone to make what has been conceptualized for and family’s special occasions, and I always in between. For more information, visit months become a reality. And, I really enjoy tend to keep a list of home projects on the thewestmoreland.org/support. the inclusive and creative environment back burner.
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cover: Adolph Alexander Weinman (1870–1952), Descending Night, c. 1914–15, Bronze, 26.5 x 21.5 x 10 inches, Gift of Dr. Michael L. Nieland, 2015.118 (detail)