Philbrook Museum of Art A Members Magazine October – December 2011
Magnificent Vision
Two Centuries of European Masterworks from the Speed Art Museum October 9, 2011 – January 8, 2012
from the director
After a wonderfully busy and
In addition, don’t miss Carved With Distinction (on view until December
productive (and hot) summer, it’s
18). After gaining national attention on Antiques Roadshow, Philbrook
finally autumn. This is always a
captured a unique opportunity to present these five exquisitely carved
particularly busy time of year at
rhinoceros horn libation cups from a local collection. We’ve added
Philbrook. During the next few
several related works from our own Asian collection to provide a
months we’re proud to offer
focused and informed exhibition. Come see for yourself what all the
a variety of great exhibitions,
“buzz” was about.
programs, events, and activities for people of any age. Here’s a few highlights…
In addition, there are numerous gallery talks, films, classes, and performances scheduled throughout the coming months. These focus on topics ranging from the evolution of typeface to famous art heists. Plus,
Beginning October 9, 2011 and
don’t miss the collaborative events with Tulsa Opera, the Art Directors
running through January 8, 2012,
Club, and Book Smart Tulsa.
Philbrook is pleased to be the inaugural United States venue for Magnificent Vision: Two Centuries of European Masterworks from the Speed Art Museum. This exhibition presents over seventy paintings by artists including Rembrandt, Rubens, Tiepolo, and Gainsborough and provides an exemplary complement to our own collection of European works.
And, of course, there’s Festival of Trees and Garden Glow. Event chair Pamela Amburgy has been working with a team of volunteers and staff to create an extraordinary holiday celebration. It’s a Tulsa tradition you just can’t miss. I look forward to seeing you at the Museum soon and often.
Randall Suffolk
COVER: ADÉLAÏDE LABILLE-GUIARD, French, 1749–1803, Portrait of Madame Adélaïde of France (detail), about 1787, Oil on canvas. Speed Art Museum, Gift of Mrs. Berry V. Stoll.
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Carved With Distinction:
Traditional Chinese Horn, Ivory, and Jade through December 18, 2011 Upper Level Villa
Part of Philbrook’s ongoing mission is to ensure a wide diversity of offerings, from exhibitions to public programs that are fresh, unique, and constantly changing. It has been well documented that during the July 23rd Tulsa taping of the popular PBS program Antiques Roadshow, five Chinese libation cups carved from rhinoceros horn shattered all records to become the highest-appraised objects in the history of the show. In the weeks that followed, the Museum’s curatorial staff worked with the owner to secure a loan of the cups and create an exhibition that would complement similar works from Philbrook’s own outstanding collection of Asian carvings. Throughout history rhinoceros horn and other materials like ivory and jade have been considered auspicious materials prized for their scarcity and for the inherent qualities they were believed to have, including medicinal properties. These materials were carved by exceptionally skilled artisans into treasured objects used only by the Chinese elite, including the imperial court and the literati or scholarly class. Such meticulously crafted pieces reflect the social status of their owners and today are appreciated for their aesthetics and historical value. “This exhibition is a focused look at exquisite examples of fine craftsmanship by Chinese artists from the 17th to 19th century. Philbrook is thrilled to share these works with the community,” says Christina E. Burke, Philbrook’s Curator of Native American and Non-Western Art. Libation Cup carved with Eight Immortals motif, Rhinoceros horn. Loan, private collection.
Meet the Appraiser: Lark Mason Thursday, November 17, 6:30 – 7:30 pm
If you’re a fan of Antiques Roadshow, you don’t want to miss this. We are hosting a talk with Lark Mason, the man who identified the record-breaking rhino cups and one of the most respected appraisers in the country. An expert in Chinese art, Lark Mason worked at Sotheby’s in New York for nearly 25 years and has taught at Parsons School of Design and NYU. Aside from these famous rhino cups, he evaluated collections including those of The National Trust for Historic Preservation, The Duke and Duchess of Windsor, Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis, and many others.
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October 9, 2011 – January 8, 2012
Two Centuries of European Masterworks from the Speed Art Museum.
by Dr. Tanya Paul Philbrook’s Ruth G. Hardman Curator of European Art
Invention and Refinement—no two words more aptly describe European painting between 1600 and 1800. The seventeenth century was a time of creative, explosive growth for the art market, and the eighteenth century was marked by the emergence of new institutions that worked to channel that growth by actively shaping and controlling the kind of art that was being produced. This fall, Philbrook is excited to host Magnificent Vision: Two Centuries of European Masterworks from the Speed Art Museum, an exhibition that focuses on precisely JEAN-JACQUES-FRANÇOIS LE BARBIER, French, 1738–1826, Helen and Paris, 1799, Oil on canvas. Gift of the Charter Collectors. Magnificent Vision: Two Centuries of European Masterworks from the Speed Art Museum has been organized by the Speed Art Museum, Lousiville, KY.
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this period in European art history. It is filled with more than seventy major artworks by significant painters like Rembrandt van Rijn (1606-1669), Peter Paul Rubens (1577-1640), Thomas Gainsborough (1727-1788) and Giovanni Battista Tiepolo (1696-1770), and contains a dazzling array of work representing the full scope of European painting created during the early modern period. During the 1600s, in particular in the Netherlands, a newly affluent populace with a desire to improve their standing in society helped to generate a tremendous demand for artwork. Collecting was no longer restricted only to the highest levels of society, and increasingly Masters Society Recognition Dinner Friday, Oct 7, 6 pm
Member Opening Saturday, Oct 8, 6 – 9 pm
prosperous merchants and traders also became active consumers of art. Artists rose to this challenge, increasing and diversifying their output: the 1600s saw the birth of at least four different and entirely new genres of painting, including still life, landscape and scenes of daily life. The art market flourished during this period, and the tremendous variety of works in the exhibition are characteristic of this extraordinary, hothouse environment.
art—truly a Golden Age.
Just a century later, in the 1700s, the mood shifted and the abundance and variety of the earlier period were replaced with a new institutionalization of the artistic profession, as significant taste-making institutions like the Academie des Beaux-Arts in Paris gained new power. Such professional academies led to a refinement and restriction in the previous artistic variety because certain genres were viewed as more decorous and therefore preferable over others. Religious and history paintings became the pinnacle of artistic achievement, while so-called lesser genres like still life and landscape waned both in acceptability and production. Consistently popular, however, was the genre of portraiture, which actually underwent a period of relative abundance, particularly in England and France.
The works in the exhibition are entirely drawn from the permanent collection of the Speed Art Museum in Louisville, KY, one of this country’s premier regional art museums. As their institution undergoes a major expansion and renovation, we are thrilled to be a temporary home for their outstanding collection. It is a group of paintings that not only dovetails beautifully with Philbrook’s own collection, but it also elegantly reflects one of the most extraordinary and inspiring periods in European
Q &A
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These two radically different centuries form the backdrop to the exhibition, which is organized thematically. Visitors will begin with a gallery that highlights patrons of the arts—portraits of the very consumers who helped to keep the art market afloat. Subsequent galleries focus on other subject areas such as paintings of everyday life, landscapes, still lifes, religious paintings, and scenes inspired by classical antiquity.
Question: About 60% of Magnificent Vision consists of works by Dutch and Flemish artists, which happens to be your area of expertise. How did you come to have such a passion for this school of art? Dr. Tanya Paul: Actually, my initial interest in Dutch and Flemish art came from my family. My mother is Dutch by birth and is from a large family, almost all of whom still live in the Netherlands – so I visited there a lot when I was
Right: Peter Paul Rubens, Flemish, 1577–1640, The Princes of the Church Adoring the Eucharist (detail), about 1626–27, Oil on panel. Speed Art Museum, Gift in memory of George W. Norton IV, by his mother, Mrs. George W. Norton, Jr. and his aunt, Mrs. Leonard T. Davidson. Above: ANTHONY VAN DYCK, Flemish, 1599-1641, Portrait of a Woman, about 1635, Oil on canvas. Speed Art Museum, Museum purchase, Preston Pope Satterwhite Fund.
a child, and it became a really strong part of my identity. Then when I took my first Art History class on the subject I realized how fascinating the art and the culture of this tiny little part of Europe was, and I was pretty much hooked from there. Needless to say, working on this exhibition has been a real treat for me.
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Changing Spaces by Lauren Ross
Philbrook’s Nancy E. Meinig Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art
There are more artworks in the permanent collection than we can put on view at any given time, so making changes to the collection galleries allows us as curators to mix things up for our visitors. Recently, I made some changes to the one of the Villa rooms that showcases modern and contemporary art. Some favorites that were already on view remain, including Marilyn Levine’s Spot’s Suitcase, a ceramic piece with an uncanny resemblance to a weathered leather suitcase. Some works are reappearing out of resting time in storage, including two prints by Beverly Pepper that feature geometric compositions in blue and black. If you look carefully, you will see that these pieces are made with strips of cut vinyl. Perhaps most exciting of all are the recent acquisitions, on view for the first time. These include a beautifully crafted three-dimensional collage by a young British artist named Sarah Bridgland. Its delicate paper elements bloom like a flower from a small thread box. And lastly, there is a remarkably life-like sculpture of a dandelion weed by Tony Matelli. Like the Levine suitcase that belies its true material, the Matelli sculpture looks just like a living thing, but unexpectedly is made of painted bronze. In keeping with the fun nature of this piece, we installed it right in front of an exterior door, giving the appearance that the wilds of the outdoors are stealthily sneaking into the Villa’s galleries. Come to Philbrook to revisit old friends and see these new discoveries for yourself! Clockwise from top left: Tony Matelli, Untitled (Abandon 68–08), 2008, Bronze and vinyl paint. Museum purchase, Contemporary Consortium Fund. Sarah Bridgland, Stopftwist Cotton Box (black, white and red), 2010, Paper, enamel paint, found cotton box, glue. Gift of Gregory Holt, M.D. Marilyn Levine, Spot’s Suitcase, 1981, Ceramic. Museum purchase, Contemporary Consortium Fund.
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About Face: Crafting the Modern Portrait
October 16, 2011 – January 1, 2012 Works on Paper Gallery
At first glance, it might seem that portraiture would be a fairly straightforward undertaking. An artist strives to capture a likeness and convey something of the subject’s personality and character in the process. Indeed there has been a remarkable continuity in this basic aim from the 15th century forward. Even so, the conventions of portraiture have responded to the same impulses that have transformed the broader landscape of the visual arts. Beginning in the 19th century, the dual impact of industrialization and modernism was a catalyst for change in portraiture. Photography, introduced in the 1820s, became a widely popular alternative to painted portraits. At the same time, photography was also a tremendous practical tool for painters, eliminating long sittings with clients as well as the mirror required in self-portraiture. New attitudes about the nature of painting were also felt, as avant garde artists experimented with abstraction and more purely formal concerns. While portraiture’s grounding in representation might seem at odds with modernism, such masters as Picasso and Matisse produced famously modern portraits employing such radical devices as a simplification or rearrangement of features, an arbitrary and startling use of color and a fascination with the psychology, not just the appearance, of the sitter. Portraiture has continued to evolve in the “post-modern” period, often serving as a vehicle for exploring broader themes of identity, gender, ethnicity and social stereotypes. The explosion of new media following the WWII, ranging from assemblage and craft-based work to performance and digital media, expanded possibilities for the very materials of art making. The portrait of today may still present a convincing likeness of the sitter, but it is likely to aspire to much more. Lia Cook, Blur Girl, 2003, Woven cotton, Museum purchase. Bill Vuksanovich, The Fan, 1993, Pencil on paper. Museum purchase.
Winners Circle The popular MyMuseum program, in which more than 12,000 community children now participate, won the 2011 award for Best Outreach of Educational Program from the Oklahoma Museum Association (OMA). This vital initiative puts art supplies in the hands of children and provides a wonderful entry point for families to learn about art together. Philbrook also won this category in 2010 for the Free 2nd Saturday program.
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In September, Philbrook’s own Susan Green was honored as “Museum Educator of the Year” from the Oklahoma Art Education Association (OAEA). Nominated by a local art teacher who regularly attends a wide variety of educational programs, this award also serves as a testament to the great work done by the entire staff of the Education Department. Congratulations, Susan!
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For transit and type nerds alike, Paul’s book is the Bible. It finally tells the true story of the New York subway sign system and shows how even big projects like it are shaped by people and their likes and dislikes; by accidents, prejudice and half-knowledge. This is a history book, a type book, a design book and a business book. Erik Spiekermann, creative director and managing partner, Edenspiekermann
Helvetica and the New York City Subway System
Helvetica and the New York City Subway System
Paul Shaw’s study of the signage in the New York subway system is one of the best pieces of design history I’ve ever read. Impeccably researched and gracefully written, it uses a seemingly prosaic subject as a starting point for a fascinating exploration of the way that graphic design developed as a discipline in the 20th century. Michael Bierut, partner, Pentagram.
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haw’s discover the gnage of the way. Along find much to raphy, sign k, and the anything or granted. or of .
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Who would have thought a simple typographic system would become such an epic tale. Steven Heller Co-chair of the MFA Designer as Author program, School of Visual Arts
museum news
A Day in the Life Acer (male) and Perilla (female), Philbrook’s popular garden cats, have grown into two of the most talked about “attractions” at the Museum. A few months ago, garden manager Melinda McMillan had an idea. What if we put cameras on the cats? Within moments of posting the footage, comments came from as far away as Minnesota and North Carolina. This “little” idea was getting big attention. But ultimately, this project isn’t about cats or cameras. Philbrook is still a museum dedicated to sharing the finest examples of visual art with the guests that take the time to come through the doors. That is the mission. But in this everchanging world, the Museum also has a responsibility to use every available means to stay connected on a human level to those who make everything possible. Whether through Facebook, Twitter, or another application, a wide net is cast, hoping that something will capture the imagination and attention of the public at large. For some it’s a painting, for others it’s beautiful gardens. But sometimes, all it takes is a camera on a cat.
Snap the mobile tag to watch Acer hunt a rabbit at Philbrook. Get a free mobile code scanner at your app store.
Special Fall Family Fest Saturday, October 8 Free
After such a long and brutal summer, it’s time to celebrate the cooler temperatures in the coolest possible setting. Philbrook is hosting its first-ever “Fall Family Fest” and everyone is invited. Pack your own lunch and enjoy a family picnic on the front lawn. Box lunches will be available for purchase from la Villa restaurant 11am-2pm. The day will also include scarecrow stuffing, photo opportunities, crafts, games, complimentary apple cider, frozen yogurt from CherryBerry, and much more. Landscape painters will be set up in the gardens. Live music will be provided by the popular klondike5 String Band. Box lunches will be available for purchase from la Villa restaurant 11am-2pm. This event, and the entire museum, are free and open to the public. After all, it’s Free 2nd Saturday. Don’t miss the fun family event!
awardwinning designer & author Paul Shaw
Helvetica
and the New York City Subway System
Thursday, October 20th 6 – 8 pm
Co-Presented by Art Directors Club of Tulsa
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Festival of Trees November 19 – December 11, 2011 Schedule of Events Join us as we celebrate Philbrook’s 27th annual Festival of Trees, which supports the Holidays at Philbrook, public education events, such as Second Saturday and Third Thursday, as well as the ongoing operations of the museum. Enjoy Philbrook during the holiday season as THE place to bring your family and guests to experience the magic of the museum and gardens. Our members are invited to attend the fundraising events by purchasing tickets at special member prices. Some events are exclusive to members.
Friday, November 18 Sponsor/Patron Preview Party*, 6-7 pm Treeview Party*, 7-9 pm Saturday, November 19 Member Opening, 9 am-Noon Garden Glow, 5-8 pm Saturday, December 3 Children’s Party*, 9:30 am-Noon Members Only Sunday, December 4 Four x Four Party*, 4:30-8 pm Members Only Saturday, December 10 Free Second Saturday Free admission all day
Tours of Philbrook are available during Festival of Trees by calling Roselle Tyner, 918-748-5309. *All paid events require advance reservations for entrance. Reservations are limited and are filled on a first-come, first-served basis. For additional information, visit Philbrook.org. Members, watch the mail for your Festival of Trees invitation. Santa will be available for photos during the Festival of Trees with our new photographer, Cole Cunningham. Check the website, Philbrook.org, for the photography schedule. 14
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Collectible Pin The 22nd annual Festival of Trees pin is created by Donna McAbery and Jenna Nicholson and is available in the Museum Shop for $28 plus tax.
Gingerbread Ornament
Fundraising Items In addition to supporting local artists, purchasing these items provides much needed funding for education and public programming, as well as general museum operations.
The 2011 Gingerbread ornament is the 2nd in a series by Michele Hunter Richardson. Entitled “Freedom,” the ornament is a limited edition of 100 and is available in the Museum Shop for $38 plus tax.
Ornament The 2nd annual Festival of Trees ornament is designed by Lisa Regan, Tulsa’s Garden Deva, and is available in the Museum Shop for $28 plus tax.
Save the dates:
Philbrook Wine Experience Friday, May 4, 2012 Vintner Dinner and Auction Saturday, May 5, 2012 Grand Wine Tasting
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The Gifts That Keep Giving The Gift of Membership
Matching Gifts
This holiday season, let Philbrook help you with your shopping. Give Museum memberships to your friends and family, and you will give them a year’s worth of Philbrook exhibitions, events and more. Gift memberships are packaged in a decorative box and include a complimentary copy of the book, Villa Philbrook. Memberships start as low as $50 and are the perfect way to say “Happy Holidays!” Purchase your gift by calling the membership office today at (918) 748-5320 or go online by visiting www.philbrook.org
As you consider year-end charitable contributions, we hope you’ll remember Philbrook. Your gift will support the many programs we offer, and most employers will match contributions, making your support go even further. Please talk to your employer about matching your gift to your Museum!
New Masters Society Benefits We can never thank the members of our Masters Society enough for the important support they provide the museum. In an effort to go one step further, we have created a few new events and activities exclusively for the Masters Society, all free-ofcharge. Offered in conjunction with each special exhibition in the Helmerich Gallery, these benefits include: • Access to exhibitions on select Mondays when the museum is closed to the public • Insightful curator-led tours and talks not available to the public • Small group art classes with working artists • Additional, limited-time discounts in the museum shop If these activities are appealing to you, we invite you to join the Masters Society. Membership begins at $2000 ($1000 for those under 45) and supports Philbrook’s operations and educational programs. New members are needed to help sustain the museum’s momentum into 2012. If you have questions about the Masters Society or these benefits, contact Frank Mulhern at fmulhern@philbrook.org or 918-748-5332.
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New & Renewing Donor Members | April 1 – July 31, 2011 Masters Society Benefactors Chesapeake Energy Corporation
Dr. and Mrs. Andrew Wright Mr. and Mrs. Rusty Brock Mr. and Mrs. Ty Watson
Masters Society Patron
Mr. and Mrs. Jaughn Morris
Mrs. Mary Ann Wilcox Mr. Paul Vincent Lovoi Mr. and Mrs. William F. Thomas Mr. and Mrs. George S. Dotson Mr. and Mrs. Robert E. Lorton
Masters Society Edwin and Lydia Kronfeld Ms. Stacy Schusterman and Mr. Steven Dow Mr. Joseph Parker Jr. Dr. Gregory Holt Mr. and Mrs. Jon Werthen James M. and Janis Updike Walker Mr. and Mrs. Steven J. Malcolm Mr. and Mrs. Steve Mitchell Mr. and Mrs. Michael Barkley Mr. and Mrs. Raymond H. Siegfried, III Mr. and Mrs. Keith Colgan Ms. Julie Norman Mrs. Margery F. Bird Ruth Nelson and Thomas Murphy Mr. and Mrs. Scott H. Filstrup Mr. Martin R. Wing Mr. and Mrs. Mark Banner Mr. and Mrs. John A. Brock Mrs. Mary Ann Hille Mrs. Elizabeth Hagans Mrs. Lester I. Nienhuis Mr. and Mrs. Robert Peterson Mr. Jerry Ryan Mr. and Mrs. Stan Johnson Rachel Zebrowski and Ben Costello Mr. and Mrs. John H. Williams Mr. and Mrs. Clayton Broach Mr. and Mrs. Burl S. Watson Jr. Mr. and Mrs. W. James McCarthy Dr. and Mrs. David Adelson Mr. and Mrs. W. Carlisle Mabrey III Mr. S. Paul Mackey
Young Masters Society Mr. and Mrs. Darton Zink Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Roach Mr. and Mrs. Daniel Smolen Mr. and Mrs. Greg Maniss Mr. and Mrs. Colin Cork Mr. and Mrs. Jason Knight Mr. and Mrs. Joseph W. Craft IV Mr. and Mrs. Robert Waldo Mr. and Mrs. Chris Amburgy Mr. and Mrs. Rich Wilson Dr. and Mrs. William Wynn Mr. Chuck Zoellner and Ms. Chera K. Taylor Mr. and Mrs. Will Ihloff
Contributor Mr. and Mrs. W. W. Allen Mr. Mike Keys and Mr. Ty Kaszubowski Mr. and Mrs. Michael Tramontana Mrs. Bobbye Potter Mr. and Mrs. Donald Beck
Sponsor Mr. and Mrs. V. David Miller Mr. and Mrs. Donald B. Atkins Mr. and Mrs. Neal Buck Steve and Cathy Herrin Drs. Mark and Melissa Weiss Mr. Mark Lackey and Mr. Robin Tait Mr. and Mrs. Robert Hefley Mr. and Mrs. J. Hall Taylor II Mr. and Mrs. Mark R. Graham Ms. Donna A. Henry Mr. and Mrs. Richard Groenendyke Mr. and Mrs. Carlos Langston Mr. and Mrs. Charlie Stinson Mr. and Mrs. William Dellis
Supporter Mr. Paul Clear and Ms. Paige Martin Mr. Robert E. Thomas Sharon Bell and Gregory Gray Mr. and Mrs. William Connole Mr. and Mrs. Randy Lopp Mr. and Mrs. David K. Knapp Mr. and Mrs. Hank Leonard Dr. George W. Schnetzer III and Mrs. Mary Lhevine Mr. and Mrs. Steve Adams Dr. and Mrs. David M. Reinecke Dr. Lynn Inhoff and Dr. Luiz Weksler Mr. and Mrs. David E. Wulf Mr. and Mrs. Bruce Magoon Dr. and Mrs. Larry J. Dullye Mr. and Mrs. David Johnson Mr. and Mrs. Gilbert D. Waldman Mr. and Mrs. John Detrick Ms. Marty Sheehan Mr. Allen Gannaway Mr. and Mrs. James K. Kerlin Mr. and Mrs. John Graves Mr. George W. Starch, III Mr. and Mrs. Keith Kelly Dr. and Mrs. Charles Chapman Ms. Alicia Diehl Mr. and Mrs. D. M. Mann Dr. and Mrs. James A. Rodgers Mr. and Mrs. James C. Bottomley Mr. Robert D. Dillsaver Mr. and Mrs. Marvin J. Robinowitz Mr. and Mrs. James R. Gotwals
Mr. and Mrs. Gailard Sartain Drs. Roger and Karen DesPrez Mr. Lloyd Zelewski Dr. and Mrs. Carroll M. Martin Dr. and Mrs. David L. Schwartz Mr. Darrell Creamer and Ms. Tracey Hall Mrs. Diane Glass Mr. and Mrs. Frank Mulhern Mr. and Mrs. Sam P. Daniel Dr. and Mrs. Richard Schafer Ms. Luanne Barrow Mr. and Mrs. Brian F. Billings Dr. and Mrs. G. Conrad Markert Ms. Elizabeth A. Echols Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Bashaw Mr. and Mrs. Albert B. Carder Jr Drs. Matt and Cyndi Wilkett Ms. Melissa M. Caperton Mr. and Mrs. Harry Willis
Associate Mr. and Mrs. William K. Leutz Mr. and Mrs. David E. Kroll Penelope Perkinson Kincaid Mr. and Mrs. James W. Johnston Mr. Lance K. Woolsey Mr. and Mrs. Ed Farrell Ms. Jo Garrison Dr. and Mrs. Michael Anderson Mrs. Joan Hastings-Camp and Mr. Gerald Camp Mrs. Phyllis Keown Dr. Craig Anderson and Dr. Lisa Owens Mr. and Mrs. Edward Brett Mr. and Mrs. Philip Childers Drs. Spyros and Mirsini Marinis Mr. and Mrs. Franklin Kastl III Mr. and Mrs. Bill J. Ramsey Mr. and Mrs. Ronald McDaniel Mr. and Mrs. Gary Himes Mr. and Mrs. George Arquitt Mr. and Mrs. Michael Lodes Mr. and Mrs. Andrew Urich Mr. and Mrs. Randall J. Nobles Mr. and Mrs. Edward J. Hicks Dr. Robert A. Searcy Mr. James P. Freeman Dr. and Mrs. Harold W. Calhoon Mrs. Marilyn Inhofe Davis Ms. Nancy Haswell Mrs. M. Sue Fisher Mr. and Mrs. Thomas J. Campbell Jr. Mr. Barney McLaughlin and Ms. Mady Fraser Mr. and Mrs. Charles M. Cole, III Mr. and Mrs. Charles Reed Mr. and Mrs. Bruce H. Tibbetts Mr. and Mrs. Greg Heckenkemper Dr. and Mrs. Howard D. Iba Dr. and Mrs. Tim S. Caldwell
Mr. and Mrs. Joe A. Trumbly Mr. and Mrs. Justin Munn Mr. G. Robert Inglish Jr and Mr. Craig Wood Col. and Mrs. Robert F. Simpson Jr. Mr. Charles Little Mr. and Mrs. Royce Myers Mr. and Mrs. Dave Duncan Mr. and Mrs. Gordon Romine Miss Cynthia Harrell Mr. and Mrs. Dan T. Brueggenjohann Mr. and Mrs. E. Howard LeLeux Mr. and Mrs. James C. Lewis Mr. and Mrs. John C. Bumgarner Jr. Ms. Kim Fonder Mr. and Mrs. Harry G. Dandelles Mr. and Mrs. Guy de Verges Mr. and Mrs. Vernon T. Jones Dr. Kimberlie Dullye and Mr. T. David Kramer Mr. and Mrs. Richard Martin Mrs. Virginia Griffin Mrs. Barbara Rambach Mr. and Mrs. D. Sentell Fox Mr. and Mrs. Terry Monkres Mr. and Mrs. Dennis E. Bires Ms. Toni Garner Dr. and Mrs. George Erbacher Mr. and Mrs. John Thetford Mr. and Mrs. Vaylord Cox Ms. Barbara Pinkerton Ms. Jane E. Rollwagen Mr. Joseph Vanderlick and Dr. Karen Morgan-Vanderlick Mr. and Mrs. Josh Black Mr. Stan Bolding and Ms. Ellen Kreps Ms. Janet Ingle Mr. and Mrs. Mike Shawn Mr. and Mrs. Ken McWatters Ms. Florence Churchill Mr. Brian Rogers Mr. and Mrs. Fred Boeheim Mr. and Mrs. Jeff Castleberry Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Laizure Mr. Michael Huckaby Mr. Mike Polsgrove and Ms. Kristi Forrester Ms. Amy Sellars Mr. and Mrs. Perry Pascucci Mr. and Mrs. Shawn Archer Dr. and Mrs. John Schumann Mr. and Mrs. Tony Svendsen Mr. and Mrs. Phil Wright Mr. Derek Walker Mr. and Mrs. Michael Kennedy Mr. Patrick Bellgowan Mr. Benjamin Suderman and Ms. Elizabeth Samuelson Mr. and Mrs. Lance Frye Mr. and Mrs. Dan Sullivan Dr. Gerald Voie Mr. Scott Williams
Please contact the membership department at (918) 748-5320 to receive information about added benefits.
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2011-2013 Exhibition Series Sponsors Series Sponsor The Raymond and Bessie Kravis Foundation Underwriting Sponsors The Mervin Bovaird Foundation H. A. & Mary K. Chapman Charitable Trust The Helmerich Foundation Ralph & Frances McGill Foundation The Oxley Foundation Contributing Sponsors Irene and Stan Burnstein E. Ann Graves Barbara G. and Stephen J. Heyman Larry and Marilyn Lee, Ram Energy Resources Inc. Lobeck Taylor Foundation Philbrook Board of Trustees Philbrook Contemporary Consortium The Sherman E. Smith Family Foundation Sponsors Barnett Family Foundation Kristin and James Bender Margery Feagin Bird CFR Margo and Kent Dunbar Herman Kaiser Foundation Bob and Millie Millspaugh Oklahoma Arts Council Charles and Peggy Stephenson W. K. and Suzanne Warren Kathleen Patton Westby Foundation
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A Cut Above The Rest Bird’s-eye maple cutting boards designed by Edward Wohl. Each board is hand-shaped and beveled for balance and finished to a sensual silkiness. More than just a tool for the kitchen, each board is an art object designed to add aesthetic and utilitarian pleasure to you daily life.
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