CONNECT
November – December
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 03
FROM THE DIRECTOR
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ON VIEW
18 WONDERBALL 20
MUSEUM RELIEF FUND
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CMA ADVOCATES
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MUSEUM STORE
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ART IN BLOOM
28 MEMBERSHIP 30
HOLIDAY WOW & WONDER
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TRIBUTE FUND
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THE FRONT COVER
Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, Incantations, Themba: A Life of Grace and Hope, (detail) 1996–2012. Mixed media, 20 x 107 in. Columbus Museum of Art, Estate of the Artist.
Board of Trustees George A. Skestos, President Stephen S. Wittmann, Vice President Loann W. Crane, Secretary Bernie Ostrowski, Treasurer Michael D. Martz, Immediate Past President Russell P. Austin John C. Beeler Michael A. Bukach Jeffery D. Chaddock Robert S. Copeland Elizabeth Crane Jeffrey W. Edwards Michael A. Edwards Sheryl Ellcessor Kathy Eng James Ferguson II Robin P. Howard Sarah Kay Wayne P. Lawson Ewout Leeuwenburg Lee M. Lochtefeld Sandra R. López Shannon Morgan Michael Petrecca Dara A. Pizzuti Pete Scantland David R. Schooler Ira Sharfin Barbara Siemer Wade Smith Seanna Connor Walter Arlene Weiss Lisa P. Young National Trustees Lesley F. Blanchard Paula Brothers DeeDee Glimcher Wil Haygood Mary G. Kidder Jason Schoen Jeanie Schottenstein V. George Vollmer Honorary Trustees William E. Arthur James B. Bachmann Mary Beth Berggren John Bevilacqua Steve English Bebe Finn Joy Gonsiorowski Ann S. Hoaglin Floradelle A. Pfahl Ronald A. Pizzuti Doug Preisse Sarah Ross Soter John C. Vorys Peggy M. Walter
FROM THE DIRECTOR The holiday season is the perfect time to visit the Museum galleries, where art and creativity can provide solace, inspiration, and joy. Be nostalgic in Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO®, an annual holiday tradition opening in November. Marvel at the innovative and quirky designs created by our partners at OhioLUG Columbus and challenge yourself to complete the LEGO® Scavenger Hunt. Be sure to use your member discount to find creative goods + good design in the Museum Store for all the people on your holiday gift list. And stop into the Schokko Café to enjoy an onsite treat or to place a carryout order to bring home.
LET ART SPEAK TO YOU Nannette V. Maciejunes Executive Director
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2020 has been an immensely difficult year of turmoil and uncertainty. This holiday season, CMA is thankful for the outstanding support of our Museum family—our Board, our members, our donors, our volunteers, and our visitors. Now more than ever, we strive to be a catalyst for change and a hub for creativity in our community. Because of your support, CMA will successfully navigate the challenges of the future and continue to serve the people of Central Ohio by creating engaging experiences, innovative learning opportunities, and bringing our city the best the art world has to offer.
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There are so many ways to embrace the wonder of the season here at CMA. Join us for exclusive member preview days, November 18 – 20, and be the first to see Raggin’ On: The Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson’s House and Journals. This spectacular exhibition features six decades of Aminah Robinson’s art and writing. The first major exhibition of the artist’s work since her death in 2015, Raggin’ On is a celebration of Robinson’s work and vision, and the home and neighborhood she cherished. Bring family and friends to experience the work of talented Columbus-based artists in Greater Columbus: The 2020 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Exhibition; and the painterly design, honest humor, and emotional vulnerability of the work of Tara Booth, our 2020 Columbus Comic Resident recipient. We shine a spotlight on the Ohio-based work of Clarence H. White and Ema Spencer in No Mere Button-Pressers, a joint production with The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology.
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JAMIE WYETH’S PORTRAITS OF RUDOLF NUREYEV
Jamie Wyeth (b. 1946), son of famed painter Andrew Wyeth, created numerous portraits of the renowned ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev (1938‒1993). A selection of five portraits is installed in the corridor outside Gallery 10, in the Ross wing. The portraits are on loan from the Brandywine River Museum of Art, in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Born in the Soviet Union, Nureyev achieved the status of a ballet superstar after defecting to the US in 1961. His fame in the media and popular culture was unique among his peers in the world of classical dance. Public attention also focused on his private life. His volatile temper was well-publicized, as was his socializing with celebrities, and his alleged love affairs with both men and women. Wyeth’s portraits, rendered in a variety of media, show the dancer on and offstage, posing informally and bare-chested in some works, costumed in others. The unique relationship between subject and artist was the subject of a two-person play, Nureyev’s Eyes (2014) by David Rush. This installation was arranged in partnership with the Columbus theater company CATCO, which had planned to stage a production of the play that was canceled due to Covid-19.
This program is free, registration requested. To register, visit columbusmuseum.org, Events & Programs.
Jamie Wyeth, Half Smith Nureyev (Study #20), 1977. © 2020 Jamie Wyeth / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York.
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Dr. Amanda Burdan, curator at the Brandywine River Museum of Art, Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania, joins Dr. David Stark, chief curator, in an online conversation about Jamie Wyeth’s portraits of Russian ballet dancer Rudolf Nureyev, currently on view in the Ross wing. The works in this installation, on loan from the Brandywine, show the dancer Nureyev, a superstar in his day, both onstage and off, in compelling paintings and sketches by Wyeth, son of famed painter Andrew Wyeth. The curators will also discuss a second installation with a musical theme: four preparatory drawings, recently acquired, now hanging next to a major painting in the CMA collection, Le Ruban Dénoué: Homage à Reynaldo Hahn by Paul Cadmus. This provocative painting, whose title translates as “The Ribbon Untied,” depicts Hahn, a turnof-the-century Parisian composer, in an erotic fantasy, surrounded by male muses. Although of different generations, Cadmus and Wyeth had much in common, as the conversation will reveal.
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Related Program Wednesdays@2 Wyeth and Cadmus: Dance, Music, and Male Muses Wed., Nov. 18, 2:00 pm
TARA BOOTH: 2020 COLUMBUS COMICS RESIDENCY EXHIBITION THRU 9.26.21
Tara Booth is the 2020 recipient of the Columbus Comics Residency. This is the ninth year of the program, which is a collaboration between CMA and CCAD. The Museum of Art’s exhibition of Tara’s work is on view in the Open Gallery of CMA’s JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity.
Tara Booth’s painted comics have gained a widespread and loyal audience for their painterly design, honest humor, and emotional vulnerability. The exhibition includes original paintings by Tara, enlarged reproductions of her work, and clothing printed with patterns she designed.
In an interview with itsnicethat.com Tara said, “A lot of my work is about living with chronic anxiety and depression. Taking the parts of my life that leave me feeling hopeless or out of control, and being able to turn them into something sort of silly through painting helps to transform some of my negative emotions. It’s also super validating and therapeutic to see how many people deal with the same issues and have similar experiences. The more that people can laugh and relate to my work, the more compelled I am to
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make it.”
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ON VIEW
Greater Columbus: The 2020 Greater Columbus Arts Council Visual Arts Exhibition Opens 11.6.20 Presented by CMA and Greater Columbus Arts Council (Art Council), Greater Columbus highlights the outstanding talent and ability of the recipients of the Art Council’s 2019 Visual Arts Fellowships including Christopher Burk, Nathan Gorgen and Molly Jo Burke (collaborative application), Nick Larsen, and Laura Larson. Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO® Opens 11.27.20 Named one of Columbus’ best family holiday traditions, Think Outside the Brick celebrates the creative potential of LEGO® bricks and is a collaborative project with Ohio LEGO® Users Group (OhioLUG). Bring your friends and family to enjoy this perennial favorite. No Mere Button-Pressers: Clarence H. White, Ema Spencer & The Newark Camera Club Thru 12.13.20 A joint production with The Works: Ohio Center for History, Art & Technology in Newark, Ohio, this exhibition explores the time White spent in Newark, Ohio; the work of Ema Spencer; and how industrial and cultural aspects of Licking County helped shape the work by members of the Newark Camera Club.
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Always CMA This outdoor exhibition is a photo interactive artwork by Columbus-based artist Melissa Vogely Woods. Fabricated from engineering grade high-intensity reflective vinyl, Always CMA takes its inspiration from a work in CMA’s permanent collection -- Louis Bouché’s Still Life with Flowers, 1919. HOME Located in the JP Morgan Chase Center for Creativity, the Big Idea Gallery is a family-friendly space that brings together works of art around a relatable, one-word theme. Previous themes have been PLAY, MOTION, FACES, and DOGS. The current installation, titled HOME, highlights a variety of works in CMA’s collection paired with hands-on activities designed by local artists to explore the idea of home.
CMA Outlaw Pop-up Saturday, November 7, 14, 21 & 28 10:00 am – 3:00 pm
October 24 - November 28, from 10:00 am – 3:00 pm, bad weather cancelations will be announced 24 hours in advance.
**We’re following procedures and guidelines laid out by the CDC and local health officials, including practicing social distancing for all activities. Masks are required.
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handmade items from the Craftin Outlaws Collective. The Pop-Up market opens every Saturday,
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main entrance. This outdoor marketplace will give you safe access to shop unique, one-of-a-kind,
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Come on down to CMA to shop from Craftin’ Outlaws exhibitors, as they pop-up around the Museum’s
GREATER COLUMBUS THE 2020 GREATER COLUMBUS ARTS COUNCIL VISUAL ARTS AWARDS EXHIBITION 11.6.20 – 4.25.21 Presented biannually from this year, Greater Columbus features work by outstanding artists based in central Ohio. The exhibition represents a partnership between the Columbus Museum of Art and the Greater Columbus Arts Council. On behalf of the Arts Council, a jury of distinguished arts professionals working outside the region awarded Individual Artist Fellowships to Christopher Burk, Molly Jo Burke & Nathan Gorgen, Nick Larsen, and Laura Larson. Greater Columbus features their work alongside two artists, Daric Gill and Chaz O’Neil, who were selected for residencies in Dresden, Germany as part of the Arts Council’s Artist Exchange Program. Working in various media, from photography and video to multimedia installations, these artists represent a diverse range of practices fostered within the region’s artistic community. Jurors for the 2019 Individual Artist Fellowship Awards were Gianna Commito, an artist and professor of painting at Kent State University; Courtenay Finn, Chief Curator at moCa Cleveland; and Gilbert Vicario, Deputy Director for Curatorial Affairs and the Selig Family Chief Curator at the Phoenix Art Museum. Through their partnership on this exhibition, the Museum and the Arts Council support the arts and
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advance cultural development in the Columbus area. The Arts Council’s Individual Artist Fellowships program was established in 1986. Since the inception of the program, hundreds of artists have received awards in a variety of disciplines, including the visual arts, crafts, film and video, creative writing, music composition and choreography/movement arts.
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RAGGIN’ ON: THE ART OF AMINAH BRENDA LYNN ROBINSON’S HOUSE AND JOURNALS MEMBER PREVIEW DAYS NOVEMBER 18 – 20
In 2015, Columbus-based artist Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson (1940–2015) bequeathed her estate, including her home and studio, to the Museum. For the past five years, CMA has documented the art, writings, archives, and library in her house. Raggin’ On is the first major exhibition of the artist’s work since her death and a celebration of Robinson’s vision, and the home and community she cherished. On view at CMA from Nov. 21, 2020–Oct. 3, 2021, Raggin’ On presents more than six decades of Aminah Robinson’s art and writing.
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Guests in Robinson’s home remember a profound sense of both the spiritual and the sacred. The design of Raggin’ On encourages museum visitors to experience that environment through vintage photographs and ephemera, newly recorded conversations with family and friends, and the reconstruction of Robinson’s Writing Room. In addition to drawings, prints, paintings, sculpture, beaded dolls, puppets, and one-of-a-kind books, Raggin’ On highlights some of the more than 150 journals that Robinson kept from the time she was a teenager. An opportunity to digitally peruse a sampling of Robinson’s journals will reveal memoirs filled with poetry, prose, detailed pen and ink drawings, and imaginative watercolors.
Raggin’ On, the title of the exhibition, references Robinson’s belief that her art and writing never end—because the next viewer or the next reader is always adding new perspectives. This interaction between people is at the heart of her effort to record and pass on history and handed-down stories. Her life and work is grounded in the spirit of Sankofa, the African concept of understanding the past in order to move forward. The exhibition invites visitors to experience the artist’s home and creative processes and to better understand her intention “to celebrate the everyday lives and culture of Black people and their endurance through centuries of injustice.” The exhibition is presented in a series of sections starting with Beginnings, which explores the artist’s early life and work including her participation in the 1963 March on Washington. Street Cries documents both the lively spirit and the relentless poverty of the neighborhoods where Robinson lived. Ancestral Voices: From Bondage to Freedom is the artist’s depiction of African and African American history based on her research and the narratives of her elders. Raggin’ On showcases Robinson’s ongoing series about women, the integrated world of the Sellsville Circus, and her travels to Europe, the Middle East, and South America. The Writing Room is a reconstruction of the small,
Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, Big Annie Makin’ a Quilt for Baby Roy, 1983, Estate of the artist
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private room in her home where Robinson wrote in her journals, corresponded with friends, and listened to her favorite classical, jazz, and gospel music. Material Matters explores Robinson’s ingenious use of natural substances and found objects in two- and three-dimensional work. Friends and acquaintances of the artist share their recorded recollections of her and her home in Conversations, the final section of the exhibition.
Raggin On is a reflection of CMA’s commitment to the legacy of MacArthur-award-winning artist Aminah Robinson and the Shepard community of Columbus. It is part of the Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson Legacy Project, which includes exhibitions, publications, renovation of the artist’s home, and establishment of a residency for Black artists. The exhibition is organized by the Columbus Museum of Art, Ohio, and is co-curated by Carole Genshaft, who worked with Robinson on Museum projects for nearly twenty years; and Deidre Hamlar, who, inspired by Robinson, is a multicultural arts administrator, educator, and voice for underrepresented arts and artists. This exhibition is the most recent of several CMA exhibitions devoted to the artist and reflects the strong relationship Robinson and the Museum shared for many decades. CMA holds the most significant collection of Robinson’s work in the world and is a central location of her archives and library, which the Museum is working to make available to students and scholars.
This exhibition is supported in part by a major Art Works grant from the National Endowment for the Arts. Additional funding provided by PNC Arts Alive.
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Available in the Museum Store, a 235-page catalog accompanies the exhibition and includes more than 200 illustrations; and essays by Curators Carole Genshaft and Deidre Hamlar and scholars Lisa Gail Collins, Ramona Austin, Lisa Farrington, Debra Priestly, and William McDaniel.
Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson, Incantations, Themba: A Life of Grace and Hope, 1996–2012. Mixed media, 20 x 107 in. Columbus Museum of Art, Estate of the Artist.
Member Preview Days • November 18-20, 2020 Members are invited to be the first to view Raggin’ On. Member Preview Days include a member exclusive virtual exhibition talk and in-person gallery viewing.
Virtual Exhibition Talk • Wednesday, November 18, 6:00 PM Talk by co-curators Carole Genshaft and Deidre Hamlar. Featuring a special performance by poet Scott Woods.
Gallery Preview • Thursday-Friday, November 19-20 Must reserve a timed ticket in advance. Members receive a special 20% discount on the Exhibition Catalogue during Gallery Preview days!
RSVP for the virtual exhibition talk and reserve your timed ticket to visit the gallery by visiting columbusmuseum.org, Member RSVP or by calling 614.629.0359.
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Join Carole Genshaft, curator-at-large, and Deidre Hamlar, consultant, in an online conversation about the exhibition Raggin’ On: The Art of Aminah Robinson’s House and Journals, which they co-curated. Installed in the Walter Wing and accompanied by a fully-illustrated catalog, this exhibition invites visitors to experience the atmosphere of Aminah’s home studio through her mixed- media art, extensive writings in journals and memoirs, and a sampling of the books and furnishings that made the house her sanctuary. When she passed in 2015, she left her estate — including the house — to the Museum. A preeminent and prolific Columbus artist, she celebrated the the struggles and triumphs of African American life and culture in Ohio as well as distant locations, from the American South to Africa, blending past and present in multi-media works. The curators will highlight exhibition themes, major works, and photos of the recently restored house, providing a lively introduction to this exciting exhibition. This online program is free, registration requested. To register, please visit columbusmuseum.org, Events & Programs.
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Wednesdyas@2 Raggin’ On: The Curators’ View Wed., Dec. 9, 2:00 pm
PAUL CADMUS’S LE RUBAN DÉNOUÉ: HOMMAGE À REYNALDO HAHN WITH PREPARATORY STUDIES
The Museum recently acquired four preparatory drawings for a painting by Paul Cadmus, Le Ruban
Dénoué: Hommage à Reynaldo Hahn (1963), a major work in the permanent collection. The drawings are installed by the painting in the corridor outside Gallery 4, in the Ross building. The painting depicts the composer Reynaldo Hahn (1874–1947), a legendary Parisian musician whose secretive private life is represented as a fantasy by American artist Cadmus who, like Hahn, was gay.
The figure of Hahn, elegantly dressed, is accompanied by seductive supernatural figures of Pan, a lusty woodland god, and a winged sprite. The kiss of the sprite—as if inspiring Hahn to compose—sends sheets of music floating through the air, as a long ribbon unfurls above. (The French title means “The Ribbon Untied.”) The preparatory pencil drawings consist of two drapery studies, and sketches of the composer’s shoes and crossed legs. The detailed realism seen in Cadmus’s paintings is evident also
unique perspective on the artistic process.
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in the careful technique of the studies, each meticulously rendered. Enjoy this rare opportunity to get a
Paul Cadmus, Le Ruban Dénoué: Hommage à Reynaldo Hahn, 1963, egg tempera on gessoed Masonite, Museum Purchase, Derby Fund, from the
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2021 GOES VIRTUAL! KICKING-OFF A FULL YEAR OF WONDER The last Saturday of January will again be alive with wonder, unexpected experiences, and creative black and white fashion. New this year, the Museum will be offering the Wonder
Experience, monthly opportunities to be inspired and surprised all year long, beginning with a virtual 2021 Wonderball on Saturday, January 30; and culminating with an in-person Wonderball in January 2022. Watch for announcements and more details about limited experiences, such as
Meet your Match, Wonder Zoom, Art Telegrams, and an in-person Wonderball Warm-Up Party on Saturday, August 28, 2021. With free registration, the virtual Wonderball will enable more people than ever to experience this celebration of the creative spirit of Columbus. Tickets will be released in December and sponsorship packages are available at columbusmuseum.org/wonderball. Donations are welcome and especially important to help CMA continue to connect people and art, building
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a more open, connected, and creative Columbus. Proceeds from this annual fundraising event benefit the Museum’s creative programs, where imaginations run wild.
Akilah West modeling design by Joan Madison at the 2020 Wonderball - Photo @rookieransom
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MUSEUM RELIEF FUND
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During this year of uncertainty, consider a holiday gift to the Museum Relief Fund. The Columbus Museum of Art has been at the heart of Columbus’s creative community for more than 140 years; it is a place that inspires joy, and brings people together through the power of art. Art and creativity have never felt more crucial, offering us a feeling of connection and inspiration in unstable times. We are proud of the way the Museum has been able to continue to provide enriching experiences throughout the pandemic by quickly pivoting from in-person programming to online creativity challenges, virtual programs, and innovative resources for teachers. All this while simultaneously working to safely reopen the building for visitors. We hope you have found the Museum to be an enriching experience throughout these recent unsettling months, whether visiting in-person or participating virtually. As we work to continue to provide great experiences with great art, we hope you will reflect on the role art plays in your life. Please consider giving a year-end gift to the Museum Relief Fund. Your belief that a great city deserves a great museum makes everything we provide our community possible. Any additional support you can offer now will truly make a difference. Thank you for all you do. Visit www.columbusmuseum.org, Join & Give to donate today, Questions? Contact Lucy Ackley at lucy.ackley@cmaohio.org or 614.629.0351.
*Gifts received as of 9/30/20
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Coons • Mr. Paul D. Corbitt Dr. Melanie Corn and Tanner Johnson • Douglas Crabill • Beth Crane and Richard McKee • Mrs. Loann W. Crane Ms. M. Jameson Crane and Mr. Timothy Miller • Mr. and Mrs. Michael S. Crane • Dr. Rob S. Crane and Mrs. Shannon Crane Ms. Carole Dale • Dr. Beverly S. Darwin • Dr. and Mrs. Scott L. Donaldson • Mr. and Mrs. Thomas E. Durkee Ms. Brenda K. Dutton • Mr. and Mrs. TJ Dwyer • Donna J. Earhart • Jeff and Lisa Edwards Mr. and Mrs. Michael A. Edwards Ms. Pam L. Edwards and • Mr. Carl Mitsoulis • Dr. Alice Faryna • Ms. Phyllis Fetzer • Mr. and Mrs. John F. Finn Tina and Robert Fisher • Mr. Mark Fohl • Dr. Jere L. Forsythe and Ms. Yeh-Fen Chin • Dr. Mabel G. Freeman • Ms. Sandy Frey Mrs. Betsy R. Freytag • Mr. James P. Garland and Ms. Carol J. Andreae • Dr. Carole M. Genshaft and Mr. Nelson E. Genshaft Mr. and Mrs. Edward O. Gerhold • Mrs. John B. Gerlach • Mr. and Mrs. Albert Glover • Dr. and Mrs. Raimund E. Goerler Dr. Alan J. 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Our sincere thanks to the following donors who have generously supported the Museum Relief Fund*. Your belief that a great city deserves a great museum makes everything we provide our community possible.
LOOKING FOR NEW MEMBERS!
Join CMA Advocates and connect with fellow Museum members. The mission of CMA Advocates is to advance the growth of the Columbus Museum of Art by supporting the Museum’s mission to create great experiences with great art for everyone through social, volunteer, and fundraising activities. Dues for CMA Advocates are $50 annually with your existing Museum membership. Membership in CMA Advocates is open to everyone! CMA Advocate activities include: • Committee work on the spring fundraiser weekend April 22–25, 2021, which includes Art in Bloom, Simply Treasure antique sale, and The Art of Style, featuring celebrity guest Carson Kressley • Social events throughout the year, in person and/or virtually • Art-related activities such as gallery visits or art talks • Volunteer activities at the Museum For more information, please visit www.columbusmuseum.org/about-cma/volunteeropportunities or email CMAAdvocates@cmaohio.org
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Test your knowledge of art history by puzzling out the answershopping from Craig &during Karl’s COVID made easy! Holiday entertaining illustrations. In these special times, we want to provide you with an inspiring Museum Store experience, $14.27 with services that will make your shopping as easy, fast, and safe as possible. Reserve pieces beforehand and pop by for an in-store pick-up, enjoy a virtual store visit, or explore our latest collection privately—the choice is yours. Call Pam Edwards at 614.323.0133 or email pam.edwards@cmaohio.org a m i n a h ’s w o r l d to arrange your best shopping experience! An activity book and children’s
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SAVE THE DATE ART IN BLOOM FEATURING CELEBRITY GUEST SPEAKER CARSON KRESSLEY APRIL 22–25, 2021 Featuring over forty floral designers, Art in Bloom will be on view at Columbus Museum of Art (CMA) April 22 through April 25. Presented by the CMA Advocates, Art in Bloom showcases galleries brought to life by imaginative floral designs paired with works from the CMA collection. Major works from CMA’s collection that will be interpreted include Dale Chihuly’s Isola di San Giacomo in Palude, Aristide Maillol’s The
Mountain, and Lino Tagliapietra’s Endeavor. General admission to CMA on Friday, April 23, and Saturday, April 24, includes Art in Bloom and is $23 for adults, $14 for seniors and students, and $9 for children 4 and older. Proceeds from Art in Bloom and related events support Free Sundays, and creative programs and learning experiences for children at CMA. This year, Art in Bloom will feature some extra-special floral and art related events, as well as the Simply
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Treasures antique sale—featuring a Model-T automobile—which will deepen your experience and support for CMA. Tickets for all related events will be available at columbusmuseum.org/artinbloom.
Bloom Bash! Thursday, April 22, 7:00–9:00 pm Celebrate with the floral designers at the kick-off of Art in Bloom. Includes bites from Columbus eateries, welcome cocktail, cash bar, music, and more! Win a chance to get an original Queer Eye-style make-over by Carson Kressley, on Friday, April 23. Two lucky winners will be chosen. More information available soon.
The Art of Style presented by Carson Kressley, Friday, April 23, 6:00–7:30 pm, with VIP reception to follow. Get up close and personal at this party with Carson Kressley, an American television personality, actor, designer, and active member of the LGBTQ community. Before auditioning for
Queer Eye (2003), Carson worked for many years as a stylist for Ralph Lauren. After his first year with
Queer Eye for the Straight Guy, the show won an Emmy for outstanding reality program. Since 2015, Carson has been a judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race and hosted the TV shows How to Look Good
Naked and OWN’s Carson Nation.
Designer Morning Saturday, April 24, 9:00–11:00 am Meet the floral designers and hear about their design inspiration at this private event. Includes the special demonstration, Working with Succulents 101, featuring Michael and Jessie of Planthropy. Ticket $30, includes morning refreshments and demonstration.
Thinking Outside the Vase with Brian Coovert Floral Design, Saturday, April 25, 1:00– 4:00 pm
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elegant floral arrangements; then apply those techniques to your own designs. Ticket $75, includes
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Join floral designer Brian Coovert, AIFD, as he demonstrates nontraditional frames and structures for
GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP
The holidays are the perfect time to visit the Museum with family and friends. Be inspired by Raggin’
On: The Art of Aminah Brenda Lynn Robinson’s House and Journals, and discover the creativity of CMA’s annual LEGO® show. A Family-level gift membership is a gift that lasts all year. A $100 Family membership provides free admission for two adults and children under the age of 18. Support your museum by giving the gift of a CMA membership! To purchase a gift membership, go online at columbusmuseum.org/membership, visit the Admissions Desk, or call Membership at 614.629.0344.
KNOW YOUR MEMBER BENEFITS Did you know CMA Members can save $3 on general admission to select Central Ohio museums and attractions through the Columbus Member Advantage program? Simply show your valid CMA Membership card each time you visit! Columbus Member Advantage partners for 2020 include: •
Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
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Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens
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LEGOLAND® Discovery Center Columbus
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National Veterans Memorial and Museum
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Ohio History Center & Ohio Village
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Free admission to Wexner Center for the Arts
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$5 movie tickets at Gateway Film Center
To learn more about discounts to select Central Ohio museums and attractions through the Columbus Member Advantage program, visit columbusmuseum.org/membership. *Terms and restrictions apply.
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HOLIDAY wow + wonder!
This holiday season, make a visit to the Museum a part of your safe, fun, and low pressure winter traditions. Check out the creations in Think Outside the Brick, join us for Creative Happy Hour on December 3, and walk through our Winter Wonder Garden to enjoy sculpture, tree lights, and hot beverages. As always, CMA Members receive a 20% discount in the Museum Store and free wrapping. Reserve your timed tickets to see, shop, and do during the Holiday Wow & Wonder this November and December.
SEE • Think Outside the Brick: The Creative Art of LEGO® • Raggin’ On: The Art of Aminah Robinson’s House and Journals • Winter Wonder Garden
SHOP • 20% off your entire purchase in the Museum Store • Gift memberships for friends and family • Holiday-related art supplies and activities delivered to your home with Holiday in a Box
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Peter Blume, Home for Christmas, 1926. Oil on canvas. 23 1/2 x 35 1/2 in. (59.69 x 90.17 cm). Gift of Ferdinand Howald.
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• Enjoy artmaking and cocktail recipes during Creative Happy Hour online December 3
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• Connect with art using Essential Engagement Kits that include individual supplies like Post-its, pencils, and gloves
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• Complete the LEGO® scavenger hunt and claim your free sticker
TRIBUTE FUND Columbus Museum of Art Tribute Fund provides a unique way to support the Museum and to remember or honor family and friends. We are pleased to acknowledge the generosity of these donors.* Please visit columbusmuseum.org or call 614.629.0362 to make a Tribute Fund gift. Gifts made in memory of Janet Hawk Adams Mrs. Nancy Hamilton Gifts made in honor of Carole Dale Mr. Randall Ripley and Ms. Grace A. Franklin Gifts made in memory of Donald W. Dick Ms. Lonni J. Thompson Gifts made in honor of Connie Dwyer, Docent Chair 2019-2020 CMA Docents
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Gifts made in memory of Paul Allen Fortener Jack Gold and Jeff Griss Gifts made in memory of Concetta “Tina” Gallo Mr. and Mrs. Peter A. Kunk Gifts made in memory of Sylvia L. Goldberg Mr. Daniel B. Baer Gifts made in honor of Kiehner Johnson’s 29th birthday Ms. Cordelia W. Robinson
Gifts made in honor of Mary M. Lane in support of Wonderschool Mr. and Mrs. William M. Lane
Gifts made in honor of David Schooler’s September 18th birthday Ms. Barbara Fischer
Gifts made in memory of Llora T. LeFevre Mrs. Rhoma Berlin
Gifts made in memory of Hank Snowden Ms. Cordelia W. Robinson
Gifts made In Memory of Richard Lopez Marvin and Susan Katz Ms. Marge B. Mitcham Dr. John and Carrole Roberts
Gifts made in memory of Pete Tamburro Mr. Jack Schwartz
Gifts made in memory of Fred Luper Barbara and Robert Shapiro Gifts made in memory of Larry Peterson Friday Docents Gifts made in honor of Ann and Ron Pizzuti Helyn Goldberg and Michael Alper Gifts made in memory of Morlene Sanford Gary Beckman Lisa and Jason Dolin The Katz Family Ms. Allison Kleinman Jodi Kraut The Maxson and Kertesz families Mr. Bruce Wasserstrom
Gifts made to thank Roger for his help, now and in the past, and hopefully in the future Mrs. Carol R. Luper *Includes gifts received from 7.1.2020—9.30.2020
Friends of Art After Stonewall, 1969-1989
Jeff Chaddock & Mark Morrow Envisage Wealth Tom W. Davis Equitas Health Prizm Lynn Greer & Stevie Walton and the Women’s Collective
Alan & Peg Scantland
Eryn & Rick Grady
Danielle & George Skestos Michael Smithson Activist Sponsors David F. Cooke Karen Cookston & Kellie Green Brian Coovert Tom Dailey & Sung Jin Pak
John & Michaella Havens and Parker Havens & Dean Panik, in honor of Barbara Havens
The Gravity Project, Kaufman Development
Kidder Family Endowment Fund for Contemporary Art
The Legacy Fund of The Columbus Foundation
The Charles Kleibacker Endowed Fund for Excellence D. Scott Owens & Kevin Kowalski Harlan Robins & Shawn Shear Dickinson Wright PLLC John L. Wirchanski Crusader Sponsors Beth Crane & Richard McKee Sarah & Dan Kay Lee Lochtefeld The Manley Family Meara & Matt Scantland Champion Sponsor Loann W. Crane Paul Feeney & Dr. Chad Braun
Wayne Lawson & Bill Mitchell
Kathy Eng Tom Grote & Rick Neal Matthew Hall & Rob Gast Bruce Harkey & Roger Foreman Joe E. Heimlich & James H. Hodnett Rebecca & Sebastian Ibel Wendy & Chris Johnson Catherine & Steve Kennedy Monica & Doug Kridler Gary Lackey & Michael Lord Nancy & Tom Lurie Nannette & George Maciejunes Gabriel Mastin
Jeffrey Mackey
Brian McLaughlin & David Savoia
Tim Morbitzer & Giancarlo Miranda
Roger Pettry & Sharon Weiss
Jim Obergefell
Densil Porteous & Michael Dalton
Shyam Rajadhyaksha & Adam Lanter
Doug Preisse & Tim Sword
B. Keith Speers and Micheal Carroll
Michelle & Pete Scantland
Seanna & Matt Walter
Linda Schuler & Karla Rothan
Lacey & Audra Wheeler
Jody & Jeff Scheiman
Bob Roehm Foundation Fund
Steve Shellabarger Advocate Sponsors
Melissa & Wade Smith
Lucy Ackley & Robert Collier
Kim Dennis Stuckenbrock
Ben Addison
Nick Weitzel & Chris Streeter
Steven Anderson
David Tweet
Bake Me Happy
Holly & Steve Wittmann
Randy Arndt & Jeff Baker
Lisa & Stuart Young
Jeni Britton Bauer & Charly Bauer Black Out & Proud
Media Sponsors
Mary Jo Hudson & Dr. Lynn Wallich
Columbus Metropolitan Housing Authority
Ohio Magazine
Peg Mativi & Donald Dick
Jodi Cooley & Jo Hickman
Jane P. Mykrantz & Kiehner Johnson
Lisa & Tom Courtice
Puffin Foundation West, Ltd.
Carole Dale
Corde Robinson
Susanne Dotson
Bill Heffner
Major support for the exhibition was provided by The Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts and the Keith Haring Foundation, Inc.
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Radical Sponsors
Sheryl & Steven Ellcessor
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Jim Obergefell
Gerry Rodriguez & Joshua Schonauer
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480 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43215 614.221.6801 columbusmuseum.org
Paul-Henri Bourguignon and Erika Bourguignon Fund for Visual Arts; Bette Wallach Fund for Columbus; and Richard G. and Mary Jo Seyler funds of The Columbus Foundation.
