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Museum Foundation Celebrates Members
MEMBER PROFILES
Nigel Nowlin
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Nigel Nowlin is a new member but a long-time Museum fan and attendee. He became a member this spring.
Why did you join the Museum?
I’d been meaning to do it for a few years, and with the pandemic I wanted to lend more support.
What’s your philanthropy philosophy?
Being a local Albuquerque-born guy, I wanted to support local causes. There are lots of people who are doing wonderful things in this town. Owning my own business, I don’t have time to do the volunteer work I’d like to do, so I try to donate a little here and there to make Albuquerque a better place to live.
What’s your favorite thing about the Museum?
My memory of the Museum goes back so far. One favorite was Cristo. I remember his drawings. Also Making Africa was a really exciting exhibition. And of course, Henson was over-the-top amazing. Also, I love to hear Andrew Connors speak. And I went to the Museum when Deb Haaland spoke there. The Museum is more than a museum—it's a community center with great music and speakers.
Nigel Nowlin
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Helen Lucero
Helen Lucero, Ph.D, has been a member since 2001, but has been visiting the Museum since it was in the old Albuquerque airport.
You’ve had a prestigious museum curation career. From that perspective, what do you love about the Albuquerque Museum?
Most of all I love the welcoming nature of the Albuquerque Museum. I love the multicultural staff of this museum. There is a cohesion of vision and a camaraderie among the staff that enhances the visitor’s experience.
What are your favorite works in the Museum?
There are so many! I love the work by the Taos Society of Artists and Santa Fe’s Cinco Pintores. One of my favorite paintings is Ernest L. Blumenschein’s Star Road and White Sun. I enjoy seeing Rain Priest by Gene Kloss, several bultos by New Mexican santeros, and the work of Raymond Jonson, among others.
