Vol. XL, No. 1 Spring 2010 Interwoven 2010 Fun, Innovative, and Delightful! The Nevada State Museum presents Interwoven 2010: Visions of the Great Basin Basketmakers on display in the Dema Guinn Concourse and North Changing Gallery, March 25 – July 24, 2010. Interwoven 2010 represents the finest in both contemporary and traditional basketry, including innovative woven sculptures of natural and man- Antler Basket Sculpture by Sandra Zoerner made materials. The focus of the Great Basin Basketmakers (GBB) is to make baskets, to learn everything possible about the tradition and techniques of basketry, and to pass this knowledge along to others. A wide variety of programs complement the exhibit, including demonstrations, lectures, and workshops integrating traditional styles with imaginative new forms. Basket demonstrations are free with regular admission; workshops require a fee. For more information, contact Deborah Stevenson, Curator of Education, at [email protected] or 775/687-4810, ext. 237. The following program schedule is proposed: March 25 5:00 – 6:30 pm: Free Reception; 6:30 –7:30 pm: Basketry as Art presentation and panel discussion with Mary Lee Fulkerson, Rossitza Todorova, and Deborah Stevenson April 24 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Contemporary Weaving with Recycled Materials, GBB Demonstration May 22 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Traditional Methods of Weaving with Natural Materials, GBB Demonstration 10:00 am – 1:00 pm: Help Build a Giant Outdoor Basket, all ages welcome; location: Loftin Park June 5 1:00 – 4:00 pm: Pine Needle Basketmaking Demonstration with Native American artists, Audrey Newsletter of State Museum, Carson City the Nevada Nevada Department of Cultural Affairs Mint Edition & Brenda Frank, in partnership with the Folklife Program of the Nevada Arts Council with funding from the National Endowment for the Arts July 17 9:00 am – 3:00 pm: Weaving a Traditional Basket with Reed, GBB Workshop for beginners Encompassing nearly all of Nevada and parts of Utah, California, and Oregon, the vast Great Basin is the home of the 200 member strong Great Basin Basketmakers. According to GBB founder Mary Lee Clockwise from the left, pieces by: Continued on page 2 Betty Hulse, Annie Fernandez, and Linda Havens Page 2 Editor’s Note by Deborah Stevenson, Message from the Curator of Education This issue of Mint Edition celebrates remembering: Museum Director ancestors, traditions, origins, and ideals that represent by Jim Barmore expressions of community strength. We draw inspiration Unprecedented, phenomenal, affirming – these from Nevada rock art, innovative basketry, the Pony words describe the exceptional response to the Express, Bing Crosby, new exhibits, and the art of Lillian museum’s Annual Appeal. The fund drive began in Pitt. The phenomenal response to the Annual Appeal December to raise funds for collections care, affirms community support both for the museum and the exhibits, and education programs. Contributions staff as “keepers of the keepsakes.” began pouring in immediately. Within two weeks, the amount exceeded the all-time record of contributions received since the Annual Appeal began ten years ago. At the time of this writing, contributions have doubled the previous record. The financial assistance helps us hold our ground as we struggle to avoid further budget cuts. Reducing public hours and cutting staff time have impacted our ability to generate adequate revenues necessary to sustain the museum. In addition to helping revenues, this vote of support affirms the value of the museum as a source of inspiration, identity, and belonging. Even though everyone is cutting back and uncertain about the future, people are still willing to make a personal sacrifice and dig deep to help the museum. They are saying the museum is worth preserving, even when times are hard. People are writing or calling to express their concern and encouragement. The community responsible for making this a great institution has once again come through in a time of need. The outpouring of support gives staff and volunteers a big boost. More than ever, we are determined to assure the museum’s survival and ultimate rebuilding in the future. We haven’t given up the vision. The exceptional response also sends a strong message of support at a time when all state agencies The Basket Within: Gathering Her Fragments: Full Circle by Mary Lee Fulkerson are facing yet another round of cuts. As Museum Continued from page 1 Director, I can explain the museum’s integral role in Fulkerson, “our membership is large and diverse, formal education. I can describe contributions to showcasing a rich blend of basketry traditions from around the economy and tourism. I can raise awareness about the inescapable responsibility for securing and the country. To that, we’ve added some fine Native caring for millions of objects in the collections. But, American baskets, along with cutting-edge artistic creations, my voice is not as influential as concerned citizens. so folks will be treated to a spectacular show—maybe our This endorsement of the museum comes at a critical best ever!” The guild has written and published a book moment. titled Weaving Naturally in the Great Basin: A Guide to Harvesting On behalf of the Board of Museums and History, and Preparing Plant Materials for Basketry. The book is available staff, and volunteers, thank you for helping save the at guild meetings and selected locations, including the museum. Nevada State Museum Store. Vol. XL, No. 1 Page 3 Thank You! Annual Appeal Donors The Board of Museums and History, museum staff, and volunteers thank our Annual Appeal contributors for standing by the museum during these challenging economic times. Donations safeguard irreplaceable collections, produce engaging exhibits, and support inspiring education programs. Contributions also serve as valuable endorsements of the museum’s role in educating residents, school children, and tourists about what makes Nevada unique from any other place in the world. 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Therkelsen Jill Derby Robert Hilderbrand Mortenson Carter & Peggy Twedt Alyce Dickson Frank & Patricia Holub Dr. Robert & Jean Myles Dorothy & George Uebele Barbara & Lewis Dodgion Tony Huffhines Maud Naroll Holly Van Valkenburgh Jim Dunfield Betty & Jim Hulse Dan Neverett & Ron Savino Barbara Vucanovich Donna & Floyd Dunn Helaine Jesse Lt . James Nicholson Jean Wagner Clifford Dunseth Jerry Jones Kathleen Noneman Charles & Marian Woessner William Durbin Clyde & Sandra Jurey Dr. Stanley Norsworthy Leslie & Bonnie Wolfe Lane & Virginia Durgin Robert Kautz Mrs. Anne Lee Oakes Gil & Annette Yanuck Marian Durkee Tom & Kaye Keeton Bud & Jo Ann Orange Anita Eftimoff Allan & Charlotte Kelly Gary & Laurie Oswald Page 4 She Who Remembers: The Art of Lillian Pitt The Nevada State Museum is honored on the Warm Springs Reservation in to host Master Native American Oregon, she is a descendent of Artist, Lillian Pitt, at 7:00 pm, Wasco, Yakama, and Warm Springs our rk y Thursday, April 8, 2010, for a people. Lillian creates works of art Ma rs for presentation of She Who Remembers. using contemporary media and art nda Lillian’s work is featured in Rock Art forms, which draw on over 10,000 cale ! ril 8th Perspectives: Pictographs and Petroglyphs, years of Native American history and Ap on display in the South Changing tradition in the region of her Gallery through May 1, 2010. ancestors. As a result of her Primarily a extraordinary accomplishments, sculptor and Lillian is one of the most highly mixed media regarded Native American artists in artist, Lillian’s the Pacific Northwest.