JANUARY - MARCH 2019 VOLUME 67 No. 1
CLASSES - EXHIBITIONS - EVENTS - NEWS
STAFF & BOARDS Roswell Museum and Art Center 1011 N. Richardson Ave. Roswell, NM 88201 (575) 624-6744 tel (575) 624-6765 fax www.roswellmuseum.org Mission The Roswell Museum and Art Center inspires discovery, creativity, and cultural understanding of the American Southwest and the greater community. Newsletter Roswell Museum and Art Center Magazine Volume 67 No. 1. The Museum’s magazine is published quarterly and is provided as a benefit of membership.
Location
The Museum is located in downtown Roswell off of N. Richardson Avenue between 9th and 11th Streets and adjacent to the Roswell Convention Center. The entrance is on the north end of the visitor parking area. Admission
Admission is free. Donations are welcome. Museum Hours
Tuesday - Saturday, 9 am - 5 pm Sunday, 1-5 pm Closed Mondays and major holidays
Staff Directory Caroline Brooks c.brooks@roswell-nm.gov Executive Director Aubrey Hobart a.hobart@roswell-nm.gov Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Amanda Nicholson a.nicholson@roswell-nm.gov Curator of Education Wendy Cook w.cook@roswell-nm.gov Communications and Events Coordinator Amberly Meli a.meli@roswell-nm.gov Registrar Jeremy Howe j.howe@roswell-nm.gov Planetarium Coordinator Aria Finch Ceramics Manager Tiffany Melancon t.melancon@roswell-nm.gov Guest Services Coordinator Guest Services Cory Frederick Darrick Constance Jenifer Castillo Museum Store Barbara Posuniak, Manager Elizabeth Shelhorse Lea Rohr Fraser Deborah Melancon Bookkeeper Jim Wheeler Preparator Daniel Gomez Custodian
Officers: Cymantha Liakos, Chair Bill Siders, Vice Chair Members: Anne Baker Jamie Barnes Donovan Fulkerson Peggy Krantz Priscilla Ornelas Jessica Parham Nanette Schumacher Lorrina Segovia DeAngela Velasquez Ex-Officio: Barry Foster, Roswell City Council Liaison Roswell Museum and Art Center Foundation Board of Directors Officers: Chelsea Green, President Ron Hillman, Vice President Jacqueline Miller, Secretary Mary Alice Lysak, Treasurer Directors: Donald B. Anderson, Director Emeritus Riley Armstrong Yasine Armstrong Jim Ball Mary Bell Skyler Crossley Parker Folse Debra Franks Nola Fulkerson Ivan Hall Paul Hanna Jared Hembree Mitch Krakauskas Diane Leven Cymantha Liakos, RMAC Trustees, Chair Kendra Price Brinkman Randle Sherri Toles Beth Waldrip Staff: Cindy Torrez, RMACF Director 400 N. Pennsylvania, #220 Roswell 88201 (575) 627-0918 rmacfound@qwestoffice.net
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Board of Trustees
Ex-Officio: Caroline Brooks, RMAC Executive Director
Cover: Thomas Moran, Grand Canyon, 1912, chromolithograph on paper. Gift of Mrs. Harry A. Batten, 1986.015.0001.
DIRECTOR’S VIEW 2018 was another incredible year at the Roswell Museum. The Museum closed out its 80th anniversary with the Peter Hurd and Henriette Wyeth retrospective exhibition, Magical and Real, which was accompanied by a dynamic summer lecture series sponsored by the New Mexico Humanities Council. Thanks is extended to the RMAC Foundation for their generous support of the exhibition, as well as to the James A. Michener Art Museum and to the many lenders and partners who made the project possible. Another milestone exhibition, the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program’s RAiR at 50, ended as well, and served as an important record of present-day work being produced by current and former residents who participated in the program over the decades. RAiR Program Director Stephen Fleming, who assisted with the exhibition, retired at the end of 2018 after a distinguished 25-year tenure, and RAiR alumni Larry Bob Phillips has taken on the role. We look forward to our continued partnership with the RAiR Program and to working with the talented RAiR fellows exhibiting at the Museum this year. Also in 2018, we successfully launched the Roswell Science and Art Festival on Saturday, October 13. The aim of the event was to engage Roswell and neighboring communities in science and art and to inspire the next generation of creative thinkers. Approximately 2,000 visitors took part in an array of activities throughout the day. University of Texas professor, Dr. Kate “the Chemist” Biberdorf, headlined the event with an explosive stage show assisted by several young volunteers. The event also included hands-on activities and demonstrations led by regional groups and organizations; mini-talks presented by colleges, public schools and community members; a student STEMchallenge science fair; a full-dome fractal show; and films presented by the Roswell Film Festival. Pre-festival outreach to local middle schools served 281 students in STEM-related activities facilitated by museum staff and Goddard High School students under the leadership of Monica Rodriguez-Hudson and Celena Miranda.
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The event was made possible through generous support provided by Xcel Energy and the Alfred P. Sloan Foundation, as well as our partnering organizations; the RMAC Foundation, New Mexico Military Institute, New Mexico MESA, the Science Festival Alliance, and the Goddard High School Engineering Program. Mark your calendars for the next festival scheduled to take place on Saturday, October 12. If you, your workplace or community group would like to be involved in the event through a sponsorship, volunteering or presenting, please let us know. October also marked the first year of operation of the Planetarium since its major renovation in 2017. In that time, the planetarium served 10,606 visitors of which nearly 5,000 were field trip students. We are working to add new planetarium shows to our offerings this year such as Incoming!, which premieres March 5, and Sesame Street’s One World, One Sky: Big Bird’s Adventure for younger grades and public shows later this spring. Consider sponsoring a planetarium show to help us bring the newest, cutting-edge shows to the students of our community. In the coming months, mark your calendars for the return of the RMAC Foundation’s spring fundraiser, Mystery at the Museum, on February 23. We’ll be hosting exhibitions and lectures for RAiR artists Qwist Joseph and Anne Muntges on January 26 and March 22. Also be sure to pack your lunch on the first Friday of each month and attend the Brown Bag Lunch Talk series at noon. This winter’s talks will present an opportunity to get to know Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Aubrey Hobart and RAiR Director Larry Bob Phillips in January and February, and learn about the contributions of Robert H. Goddard’s wife, Esther, during Women’s History Month in March. Also in March will be the presentation of two inspirational films recognizing women, Girl Rising on March 7 and Soufra on March 14. There is always so much to see and do in Roswell, and we thank you for letting us be a part of your lives.
— Caroline Brooks, Executive Director
EVENTS
MYSTERY THE RMAC FOUNDATION PRESENTS
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Saturday, February 23, 2019 6 pm: Cocktails 6:30 - 9 pm: “Murder is on the Air” Mystery and Heavy Hors d’Oeuvres followed by a Live Auction and Dessert Tickets are $100 per person and are available through the RMAC Foundation Office at (575) 627-0918.
Join the RMAC Foundation and Neverland Theatre Company for this year’s Mystery at the Museum event. The setting is a 1950’s-era television sitcom where an episode of the top-rated The Lizzie Show, starring Lizzie Bell and co-starring Macie Dixon, is about to be broadcast. Tempers are ready to erupt and a murder ensues as the cast prepares for the live broadcast. When the murder takes place it is up to you to get sleuthing - questioning the actors and solving the fun, but challenging, mystery. The evening will be accompanied by heavy hors d’oeuvres and an open bar as you make your way through the museum galleries to question the suspects and put together the clues. A live auction will take place during dessert, just before the winning detective is chosen at random from among the correct submissions at the end of the evening. 1950’s cocktail attire is encouraged, but not required for this 21 and over event. For questions and to purchase tickets, please contact the RMAC Foundation office at (575) 627-0918.
Brown Bag Lunch Talks We return with a new season of Brown Bag Lunch Talks! Come and relax while taking in an informal presentation on an intriguing topic. This program is free and open to the public. Meet the New Curator of Collections and Exhibitions: Friday, January 11, 12-1 pm Our speaker for January will be RMAC’s new Curator of Collections and Exhibitions, Dr. Aubrey Hobart. Aubrey will briefly share her background and what drives her as a curator before reviewing the three exhibitions she has put together so far. She will also be offering a sneak peek of the exhibitions that will open in 2019. Please bring your lunch and find out what we’ve planned for the new year! Meet RAiR Director Larry Bob Phillips: Friday, February 1, 12-1 pm Come meet the new Director of the Roswell Artist-in-Residence Program, Larry Bob Phillips. A former RAiR artist himself, he received his BFA at the Kansas City Art Institute in 1996 and an MFA at the University of New Mexico in 2006. In his talk, Larry Bob will discuss his background, his art and his return to Roswell to lead the residency program. Rocket Woman: Exploring the Contributions of Esther Goddard: Friday, March 1, 12-1 pm Learn about the impact Esther Goddard, wife of rocket pioneer Robert Goddard, had on her husband’s career and legacy as the museum staff considers approaches to a reinterpretation project for the Goddard Collection. This talk will be presented by Amberly Meli who debuted it at the New Mexico Association of Museums 2018 Annual Conference. 4 Roswell Museum and Art Center
Esther Goddard with Wernher von Braun and NMMI Superintendent Gen. Hugh Milton at dedication of the Goddard Wing at the Roswell Museum in 1959.
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Documentary Films: Celebrating Women’s History Month March 7 &14 @ 7 pm | Free, Sponsored by the RMAC Foundation In recognition of Women’s History Month, join us for two inspiring documentaries. Admission is free and donations are always appreciated to help with the cost of refreshments. Fresh popcorn and beverages will be provided. Support for this event is generously furnished by the RMAC Foundation.
Girl Rising Directed by Richard Robbins Thursday, March 7, 7 pm
2013, 101 min., English
Directed by Academy Award nominee Richard Robbins, Girl Rising tells the stories of girls across the globe and the power of education to change the world. The stories are told with the help of celebrated writers and renowned actresses such as Meryl Streep, Cate Blanchett and Selena Gomez. (PG-13 for thematic material and implied sexual assault)
Soufra Directed by Thomas Morgan Thursday, March 14, 7 pm
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2017, 73 min., Arabic with English subtitles
Soufra follows the unlikely and wildly inspirational story of intrepid social entrepreneur, Mariam Shaar – a refugee who has spent her entire life in the Burj El Barajneh refugee camp just south of Beirut, Lebanon. The film follows Mariam as she sets out against all odds to change her fate by launching a successful catering company, “Soufra,” and then expand it into a food truck business with a diverse team of fellow refugee women who now share this camp as their home. (not rated)
Incoming!
New planetarium show explores asteroids, comets, and our cosmic origins Discover how asteroids and comets have collided with our planet throughout history, changing the course of life on Earth and shaping the world we know today. Embark on a dynamic journey on the trail of asteroids and comets, get an up close look at the advanced technologies that allow scientists to detect asteroids before they reach Earth, and visualize historic space events billions of years in the making—all within an immersive, digital full-dome experience that brings the captivating story of our cosmic origins to life like never before. Narrated by George Takei, Incoming! premieres on Tuesday, March 5 at 7 pm.
Planetarium Shows Tuesday @ 7 pm Wednesday @ 2:30 pm Saturday @ 3:30 pm
www.roswellmuseum.org $3-$5 | Members are free!
CLASSES
Children and Teen Classes and Workshops Kid’s Clay Instructor: Aria Finch Children will construct a sculptural mask and wall vase using their own hand as a foundation. Section I: Age: 1st grade to 8 years Tuesdays for 6 weeks January 15 - February 19, 3:30-4:30 pm $50 members; $60 non-members Section II: Age: 9 years to teen Tuesdays for 6 weeks January 15 - February 19, 4:30-5:30 pm $50 members; $60 non-members Space, Look and Storybook Instructors: Jeremy Howe and Jessica Haynes
To register, please mail or drop off a completed registration form with your payment to the RMAC. Forms can be picked up at the Museum or downloaded from the Museum website. For questions, contact Tiffany Melancon at 575-624-6744. Scholarship Opportunities The Museum strives to provide meaningful learning experiences that are accessible to all of the Roswell community. As such, the RMAC Foundation generously provides scholarships for children and adults, who are interested in taking classes and workshops at the Museum, but may have financial need. To apply please contact Tiffany Melancon at t.melancon@ roswell-nm.gov or at 575-624-6744.
This program is designed for children ages 2 1/2-6 years. Each week students will explore a different theme about our Moon, Sun, constellations and planets. Each program contains a video in the planetarium, a storybook about the theme and a game or hands-on activity to further reinforce concepts through playbased learning. Age: 21/2 to 6 years Thursdays for 4 weeks February 7 - February 28, 10-11 am $5 per child, per session or $20 for all 4 Space is limited and pre-registration is required for all sessions. Children must be accompanied by an adult. For Pre-K and daycare children: 1 adult per every 5 students. Session I: February 7 | Moon Motions Your tiny cosmonauts will suit up to take a walk on the Moon using movement and imagination to explore the Moons unique surface. Children will learn what makes our moon shine and its different phases with a Moon jump game.
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Session II: February 14 | Sunny Days Find out why Mr. Sun rises and sets as we celebrate his return each morning and appreciate his retirement each night. Children will also meet a very curious bear who will lead an exploration of how shadows are made. Session III: February 21 | Solar System Learn about the planets and their relationship to the Sun as we recreate our solar system with our bodies and motion. Children will compare the size and colors of the planets and learn their order in the solar system through hands-on activities. Session IV: February 28 | Starry Nights What are those twinkly lights in the night sky? Children will create their own night sky as we discover what a star is and how stars make up the constellations. Together, students will help create a glowing constellation. Zentangle for Kids Instructor: Alexis Hurst Zentangle is an easy-tolearn, relaxing, and fun style of creating abstract art through structured patterns. It is wonderfully meditative and can be done anywhere, anytime for fun or as part of a mindful practice. Anyone can be an artist using this method. In this beginner class, learn about the origin and principles of Zentangle. Then create a Zentangle tile with four basic patterns and learn how to shade them to add dimension and contrast.
Section I: Age: Kindergarten to 3rd grade Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday March 26-28, 9-10:30 am $25 members; $35 non-members Section II: Age: 4th to 7th grades Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday March 26-28, 10:30 am - Noon $25 members; $35 non-members Spring Break: Space Explorations Instructor: Jeremy Howe Why is space more mysterious than ever before? Come find out in the full-dome digital planetarium as we explore dark matter from the Big Bang to the world’s largest machine! Consider taking this class along with Spring Into Art for a full morning of creativity and fun! Section I: Age: 4th to 7th grades Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday March 26-28, 9-10:30 am $25 members; $35 non-members Section II: Age: Kindergarten to 3rd grade Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday March 26-28, 10:30 am - Noon $25 members; $35 non-members
Adult and All Ages Classes and Workshops How to Make a Dragon: All Ages! Instructor: Alexis Harrison
Age: 6 years to teen Wednesdays for 4 weeks February 6-27, 3:30-4:30 pm $40 members; $50 non-members Spring Break: Spring Into Art Instructor: Amber Spence This three-day class will be filled with all the joys of spring, while students use their creativity to express themselves and learn about sculpture, public art and composition. Day one will be inspired by the return of our feathered friends and students will learn to depict birds through sculpture. Day two they can enjoy the outdoors and bring out the colors of spring through creating sidewalk art. Day three students will use watercolor to investigate a springthemed still life. Consider taking this class along with Space Explorations for a full morning of discovery and fun!
Have you ever dreamed about having you own pet dragon? Here is an opportunity to build your own. Select from a variety of pre-cut wooden limbs, body shapes, wings and heads to create your dragon, then decorate with paint until you have the dragon of your dreams. Your fully assembled dragon will be ready to hang mid-air in your home, flapping its wings in the breeze. All supplies included. Age: All ages, children under 10 must be accompanied by a registered adult Saturday, February 16, 10 am - 4 pm $40 members; $50 non-members
Adult Clay: Exploring the Figure
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Explore the figure in ceramics. Students will begin with learning to sculpt hands, followed by a bas relief sculpture project. Instruction will include attention to surface treatments. Section I: Instructor: Aria Finch Age/Level: Adult, beginners to advanced Tuesdays for 8 weeks January 15 - March 5, 9 am - Noon $105 members; $130 non-members Section II: Instructor: Aria Finch Age/Level: Adult, beginners to advanced Tuesdays for 8 weeks January 15 - March 5, 6-9 pm $105 members; $130 non-members
Amber Spence came from a family of educators and she has been teaching in early education for close to 8 years. Currently, she is teaching kindergarten at Monterrey Elementary. Amber received her BFA in fine arts from the Minneapolis College of Art and Design. She has a passion for sharing her strengths in art and education to enrich art within the community. Anna Edwards has been involved with ceramics for sixteen years. Studying with her mentor, Aria Finch, she has been involved in teaching children and adults at RMAC and has worked with the Roswell Independent School District. Anna has studied at Arrowmont School of Arts and Crafts, Potter’s Council, Santa Fe Clay, and RMAC. Aria Finch holds a BA from the University of Texas at El Paso, and has attended graduate school at North Texas State University and Texas Women’s University. She is a 2013 recipient of the New Mexico Governor’s Award for Excellence in the Arts. In 2009, her work was chosen for the 5th World Ceramic Biennale in South Korea. She has managed the RMAC ceramics program since 1979.
Section III: Instructor: Aria Finch Age/Level: Adult, beginners to advanced Thursdays for 8 weeks January 17 - March 7, 9 am - Noon $105 members; $130 non-members Section IV: Instructor: Anna Edwards Age/Level: Adult, beginners to advanced Thursdays for 8 weeks January 17- March 7, 6-10 pm $105 members; $130 non-members
Jeremy Howe grew up in New Mexico. He comes from a family of artists and was nurtured in his own sense of expression. His primary medium is fireworks with which he uses various techniques to capture colored smoke and oxidation trails onto paper. He holds a degree in geology from New Mexico Tech and currently educates the public about space science through the Robert H. Goddard Planetarium. Alexis Harrison learned to make Pysanka eggs from her mother, who learned it from her grandmother, who brought it to the United States from the Ukraine. While this and other crafts have always been an important part of her life, Alexis’ background has focused on teaching natural history and biology. She enjoys teaching in the outdoors. Jessica Haynes grew up in Roswell. She holds a BA from West Texas A&M. She spent time training in opera in New York City and now performs on the local stage, directs shows and teaches performing arts for Way Way Off Broadway. She is also a certified Tinkergarten Leader. Alexis Hurst is working on her Associates in graphic design. Her special interest is designing graphics, illustrations and drawings.
Bill Siders Honored as Volunteer of the Year At the annual New Mexico Association of Museums’ business meeting, Bill Siders was presented the Volunteer of the Year award for his 10 plus years of dedicated service to RMAC. The award is presented yearly to a person whose volunteer services exemplifies leadership or service to the New Mexico museum community. Recipients of the award are chosen by the NMAM Board based on nominations from NMAM members. Bill was nominated by Amanda Nicholson, Curator of Education, who stated “Bill took it upon himself to become our ‘resident
expert’ of our Robert H. Goddard Collection of rocketry equipment and replica workshop. Throughout the years Bill has been a devoted volunteer for not only events, but also stepped in as our Planetarium Coordinator during a position vacancy. “ Bill has given countless tours to visitors of all ages. He’s given of his time, his knowledge and his passion to encourage young minds to explore beyond their limits. Thank you, Bill. Your leadership elevates RMAC in our community.
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RMAC is always looking for volunteers to support various needs and programming including leading tours, event support, research and cataloging. Volunteer applications are available at our front desk or via email. For more information, please contact Wendy Cook, Communications and Events Coordinator at w.cook@roswell-nm.gov.
EXHIBITIONS A Splinter Forever: Qwist Joseph EXHIBITION Roswell Artist in-Residence: A Splinter Forever: Qwist Joseph January 26 March 10, 2019 Marshall and Winston Gallery Opening Reception: Saturday, January 26 5:30 pm: Lecture 6-7 pm: Reception
For Qwist Joseph, his thought process travels through object creation, collection and composition, working intuitively to reveal the poetic nature of how something transitions from an idea to the physical world. He then freezes these ephemeral moments in permanent materials like ceramic and bronze to create a tension between the past, present and future. This record sheds light on the effects of life, encouraging vulnerability and self-reflection. Joseph has used this time in Roswell to “simultaneously excavate the pain of my past and dream about my future.� In June, he will marry his partner of 12 years, and the weight of this upcoming milestone has only deepened his need for quiet contemplation. A Splinter Forever is a culmination of this search for a more honest and considered existence. It explores his relationships over time, examining the challenges and beauty inherent in uniting two distinct lives.
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After years working alongside his dad at a family bronze foundry, Joseph received his BFA from Colorado State University and his MFA from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln. In 2016, he was selected as an emerging artist by Ceramics Monthly and awarded a summer residency at the Archie Bray Foundation in Helena, Montana. Most recently, he was living in southern California where he taught sculpture and ceramics at the University of Redlands and Chaffey College. Joseph has shown nationally and internationally, and last year was commissioned to create public works for the Davidson Sculpture Garden in Riverside, California, and the New Belgium Brewing Company in Fort Collins, Colorado. He was selected as a 2019 NCECA Emerging Artist.
Qwist Joseph, Eleventh Hour, 2018, inkjet print on archival paper, Courtesy of the Artist.
Peter Moran in Context EXHIBITION Between 1879 and 1881, Philadelphia artist Peter Peter Moran in Moran (1841-1914) completed a series of trips to the Context American Southwest, where he observed and sketched February 23 Pueblo communities in Arizona and New Mexico. His August 11, 2019 studies are among the earliest depictions of Pueblo life Graphics and by a non-native artist, and offer tantalizing glimpses Horgan Galleries of these settlements before they became tourist destinations. The Roswell Museum and Art Center has seventy-one of these preparatory studies in its art collection. Drawn in a naturalistic style, Moran’s renderings initially appear to be objective recordings of his observations. As with any artist, however, his work was also influenced by the social and cultural norms that informed the time period in which he lived.
Peter Moran, Riders on Plain, n.d., watercolor on paper, Gift of Senator Clinton P. Anderson, 1952.010.0036
This exhibition explores Peter Moran’s pueblo studies within their historical and cultural contexts. As an artist, Moran lived and worked during a period of significant change. He traveled West at a time when anthropologists were documenting indigenous tribes they believed were disappearing, fueling the myth of the so-called “Vanishing Race” that would persist through the twentieth century. Moran’s career also coincided with a broader period of cultural nostalgia and introspection that responded to anxieties about industrialization and changing social norms. Moran’s other artistic siblings, most notably Thomas Moran, were also helping to shape the public perception of the West as a mythic, vast country through large-scale paintings of Yosemite, the Grand Canyon, and other future national parks. By exploring Moran’s studies through the lenses of these movements and ideas, we can gain a richer understanding of these drawings as both works of art and as products of late nineteenthcentury American culture.
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Anne Muntges Roswell Artist in-Residence Drawing is Anne Muntges’ key to understanding the world she lives in – urban landscapes filled with concrete, buildings and bursts of manicured green. She captures the evidence of people in the places they occupy by drawing the artifacts they leave behind, from discarded signs and manhandled objects to spraypainted opinions. Her images are real moments, sometimes fractured and altered, caught quickly in snapshot. They focus on words that are handwritten, carved and sometimes printed. The marks we leave in the world tell a rich story of who we are and how we existed. Her drawings help her to understand that and freeze them for a moment.
EXHIBITION Anne Muntges: Roswell Artist in-Residence March 23 - May 12, 2019 Marshall and Winston Gallery Opening Reception: Friday, March 22 5:30 pm: Lecture 6-7 pm: Reception
Muntges works in different mediums, but focuses on graphite, charcoal and pen on paper or wood panel. Her work ebbs between traditional drawing and immersive installations. She lets the direction of the images dictate the material so that each piece is a unique experience. Muntges studied at the Kansas City Art Institute and earned her BFA in printmaking in 2005 and at the University at Buffalo where she earned her MFA in printmaking in 2008. Based in Brooklyn, her work focuses primarily on highly detailed drawing, prints and installation. She has been exhibited at the New York Foundation for the Arts, the Ukrainian Institute of Modern Art in Chicago, the Burchfield Penney Art Center in Buffalo and many other spaces nationally. Most recently her work was on view in the exhibition Drawn In, at the Children’s Museum of the Arts in Manhattan. Her work is in many collections, and she has been awarded several residencies and fellowships.
Anne Muntges, Aint Wet, 2018, graphite on panel, x 36 in. 24 in. x 3 in., Courtesy of the Artist.
MEMBERSHIP We are pleased to acknowledge the following new and renewing members for the period of September 1, 2018- November 30, 2018. New members are noted in bold. PATRON Mr. Stanley Crosby ADVOCATE Mr. & Mrs. Greg Alpers Mr. & Mrs. Donald Armstrong Mr. & Mrs. Peter Kelly Mr. & Mrs. Thomas Ramage Mr. & Mrs. Rod Schumacher Ms. Lorrina Segovia ENTHUSIAST Ms. Mary Bellicini Mr. & Mrs. Johnathan Fincher Mrs. Nancy Fram Mrs. Gina Visser HOUSEHOLD Mr. & Mrs. Don Arganbright Mr. Bob Carroll & Ms. Leslie Lawner Mr. Larry Connolly Mrs. Beatrice Cordova Ms. Lisa Cordova Mr. & Mrs. Brian Doyle Mrs. Darla Kolker Mr. & Mrs. Vance Purkey Ms. Alla Shvetsova Ms. Valli West & Mr. Justin Ingram FRIEND Miss Konsuela Carpenter Mr. S.H. Cavin Mrs. Sheila Esslinger
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Ms. Joleen Montana Mr. Ryan Price Mrs. Janina Stangebye Mrs. Cindy Torrez EDUCATOR Ms. Julie Murphy SENIOR Mr. Michael Aakhus Ms. Ann Applegarth Ms. Debra Belyeu-Haeny Mrs. Eloise Blake Mrs. Ann Carson Mrs. Ellen Connolly Ms. Pamela Davis Ms. Melanie Deason Mrs. Linda Dudlo Ms. Amie Green Ms. Loretta Johnston Mrs. Kay McMillan Mr. Al Potter Mr. Brinkman Randle Mrs. Paula Reed Ms. Beverly Still Ms. Ruth E. Taylor Ms. Annette Teter Mr. James Waldrip, In Memorium Ms. Suzie Waldrip Mr. William Wyles Mrs. Fay Wyles
FOUNDATION NEWS Patrick Gratton recently presented a donation to Chelsea Green, RMAC Foundation President, toward the Lorene Johnson Gratton Endowment. The Endowment was established by Mr. Gratton’s mother, Lorene Johnson Gratton, a long-time museum member whose interest in creating art was inspired by a workshop she took at the museum with the assistance of a scholarship. Gratton Workshops are held twice a year for adults and the endowment helps cover the cost to bring out-of-town instructors for weekend workshops that the museum normally would not be able to afford to present. Students attend on a sliding scale based on what they can afford and all supplies are included. The Foundation is grateful to the Gratton Family for establishing and maintaining this endowment and for the inspiration the workshops continue to provide for members of the Roswell community.
STUDENT Miss Brielle Pogan
NEW GALLERY LIGHTING Through generous funding provided by Xcel Energy and assistance from J&G Electric, the lighting in the galleries is currently being replaced with energy efficient LED lights and tracks. The new installations will not only provide a better light quality, but also lower ultility costs and protect the Museum’s works of art!
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LEDs (which stands for light emitting diodes) produce very little UV light compared to their incandescent counterparts. UV
light exposure harms works of art by causing paper to become discolored and deteriorate and colors to fade in paintings, creating irreversible harm to the art. LEDs, on the other hand, produce much less UV light and have a better color temperature to more accurately view colors. Come check out our new and improved lighting and see the difference it makes in your viewing experience!
STAFF NEWS The Museum welcomed three new staff members recently. Jim Wheeler, PhD has joined the Museum’s curatorial staff as Preparator. Jim has over a decade of experience in science research and education. In addition to Jim’s academic background, he is an experienced woodworker with an interest in American furniture styles. Wendy Cook has joined the Museum as the Communications and Events Coordinator. Wendy has an extensive background in fundraising and nonprofit management. While most of her free time is dedicated to her family, she is also completing a Master’s in organizational leadership.
Jenifer Castillo is the newest member of our Guest Services team. A native of Roswell, Jenifer is excited to be a part of RMAC and is looking forward to interacting with visitors and members of our community. In October, Curator Aubrey Hobart and Registrar Amberly Meli attended the New Mexico Association of Museums (NMAM) conference in Taos. The theme for 2018 was “Trailblazing: New Pathways for New Mexico Museums.” Amberly’s contribution to the conference was a well-received paper on Esther Goddard, the wife of Dr. Robert Goddard, whose support was invaluable in building the Roswell Museum’s Goddard collection and replica workshop.
IN MEMORIAM The Board of Trustees, the RMAC Foundation and Museum staff would like to recognize the recent passing of Jim Waldrip, a leader in our community and the original Planetarium Director. A veteran and an educator with an MS in geology, Jim loved astronomy and served as the planetarium director not once, but twice, from 1968 to 1972 and from 1977 to 1989. At the 25th anniversary of the Planetarium, it was noted that through Jim's efforts, hundreds of thousands of students were inspired by the night sky. The presenter went on to say, “He was always rigging up special effects to add pizzazz to astronomy lessons and fortunately survived a ‘shocking’ event when someone threw an electrical switch just when Jim was handling a coil and ‘POW!’ The jolt threw him right back!” Jim is remembered as a giving person who naturally connected to students of all ages and shared his excitement for the galaxies with several generations. He will be deeply missed. The Waldrip family has generously set up a memorial fund in Jim's honor to bus school children to the Planetarium and Museum. To contribute to the fund, please contact RMAC Foundation Director, Cindy Torrez, at rmacfound@qwestoffice.net or (575) 627-0918. Jim Waldrip instructing students in the Goddard Planetarium, c. 1969-1972. 11
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