Art Museum of South Texas A New Era for the Visual Arts Rotary Club of Corpus Christi June 15, 2006
Art Museum of South Texas Milestones The mandate for more art exhibitions, art education programs, and larger and more secure art storage is voiced in 1997 I Dig Art ground breaking occurs in August, 2004 Arts Within Our Reach capital campaign attains $8,500,000 goal in 2005 Completing the Masterpiece equipment campaign achieves 61% of $985,000 goal in June, 2006 Grand opening of the William B. and Maureen Miller Building slated for October, 2006
Art Museum of South Texas Ground Breaking 2004
Art Museum of South Texas Construction Begins 2005
Art Museum of South Texas Construction Begins 2005
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Construction in 2005
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Construction in 2005
Art Museum of South Texas Construction in 2005
Art Museum of South Texas Construction in 2006
Art Museum of South Texas
Construction in 2006
Art Museum of South Texas Construction in 2006
Art Museum of South Texas Why are the arts important? Education Quality of Life Civic Pride Economic Impact
Art Museum of South Texas Education Young people who participate in the arts for at least 3 hours on 3 days per week for 1 year are: 4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement 3 times more likely to be elected to class office 4 times more likely to participate in math and science fairs 3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance 4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
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The arts: Strengthen student problem-solving and critical thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement Help students develop a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goal-setting skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond
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The arts: Can help troubled youth, providing an alternative to destructive behavior Nurture team-building skills and an appreciation of different cultures Serve as a “gateway to learning” for other subjects – from reading, mathematics, and biology to social science
Art Museum of South Texas Education “The ultimate challenge for American education is to place all children on pathways toward success in school and life …. The arts teach young people how to learn by giving them the first step: the desire to learn.” Richard Riley, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education
Art Museum of South Texas Quality of Life Four factors that determine quality of life: lifestyle, environmental quality, a vibrant arts scene, and natural and outdoor amenities Companies seeking to relocate or expand existing plant sites consider these and other key options
Art Museum of South Texas “People who create in our companies – whether they be scientists, marketing experts or business strategists – benefit from exposure to the arts. People cannot create when they work and live in a culturally sterile environment.” John D. Ong, Chairman Emeritus, The B. F. Goodrich Company
Art Museum of South Texas Civic Pride Philip Johnson and Ricardo Legorreta Two world-class architects Two world-class buildings for Corpus Christi and South Texas
Art Museum of South Texas Economic Impact Americans for the Arts 2002 survey of 3,000 U.S. nonprofits The arts generate $134 billion annually The arts provide jobs, and income generated from meals, transportation, lodging, and souvenirs
Art Museum of South Texas Economic Impact Of this $134 billion total, $53.2 billion in spending specifically by arts organizations represents a 45% increase since 1992 The arts are a growth industry When combined with downtown redevelopment efforts, the arts help stimulate economic growth
Art Museum of South Texas “Cultural activities attract tourists and spur the creation of ancillary facilities such as restaurants, hotels, and the services needed to support them. Cultural facilities and events enhance … overall profitability for communities. In doing so, the arts become a direct contributor to urban and rural revitalization.” “The Role of the Arts in Economic Development,” National Governors Association, 2001
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Who thinks this is important?
Art Museum of South Texas Our thanks go to … William B. and Maureen Miller Louise G. and John O. Chapman H-E-B Grocery Company Houston Endowment Inc. American Bank Blanche Davis Moore Foundation O’Connor Trust The Meadows Foundation, Inc. Toby Shor and Kenton McDonald JoAn and Al Rhode Celika Storm Dobson Family The William Randolph Hearst Foundations Gerald and Virginia Lindholm
Art Museum of South Texas Nelwyn Anderson Sam Kane Beef Processors, Inc. Douglas, Christopher, Sydney and Trevor Allison The Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston James H. Davis The Fondren Foundation Cora and Tom Keeler Hugh L. McColl, Jr. Bernard and Joan Paulson Gloria and Ed Hicks Daryl Hause and George E. Tanner The Pedrotti Family Paul and Mary Haas Dee-Dee and Cam Harris Earl C. Sams Foundation, Inc. Marcella and Leroy Taylor
Art Museum of South Texas Sam and Anne Vaky Countiss Jeff Bell Robin Borglum Carter Mrs. James H. Clement Sam Frech Fund of the Coastal Bend Community Foundation Fulton Construction Corporation/Coastcon Corporation Sondra and Charles Gilman, Jr. Foundation, Inc. James R. and Betty F. Harris Herndon, Plant, Oakley Ltd. Cindy and John Kroeger Valero Refining William T. Vogt and Lorine E. Vogt Charitable Foundation Wells Fargo Bank Many other friends!
Art Museum of South Texas Our thanks also go to long-time and greatly valued Museum partners:
City of Corpus Christi Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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