THE POWER OF PHILANTHROPY

The Ringling Museum’s collection comprises more than 15,000 objects encompassing six primary areas of interest and acquisition: European Art before 1900; Ancient Art; Modern and Contemporary Art; Decorative Arts; Circus Arts; and Asian Art. Begun by John Ringling in 1925, the collection was ultimately bequeathed to the people of Florida and created a legacy of art that will be preserved and available for many future generations of Ringling visitors.

Each year, the Museum’s collection grows through both purchases and gifts. Works of art are purchased through designated endowed funds that generate income, a portion of which is available for acquisitions. Gifts of art come from collectors who believe that their treasured objects should be available to all. Creating a permanent legacy at the Ringling through a gift is a marvelous contribution to the future, adding depth and breadth to the collection.

For more information about making a gift of art to the Ringling Museum, please contact the Development Office at 941-359-5821 or advancement@ringling.org .

Thank you to these visionary donors for their recent gifts highlighted in New Acquisitions Exhibition:

- Martha Allen in memory of Dr. Terence Allen

- Daniel M. Black in memory of Martha Cecelia Avey

- Dr. Donald Brown

- Dawn Chimes

- Uta Christ-Janer

- Warren J. and Margot Coville

- Judith Daykin

- Kenneth Dodd

- Daniel and Sally Goldreyer

- Henry Vogt Foundation/ Henry Heuser

- Philip and Nancy Kotler

- Michael and Nancy Lacktman

- Hilary Leff and Elliot Groffman in honor of Warren J. and Margot Coville

- Gunther Less

- Kathleen Nelson

- Schueler Family

- Leonora Stevenson in memory of J. Henry Knoblick

- Geoffrey West in honor of Warren and Margot Coville

- Murray Zimiles

- Ruth Zimiles

NEW BOARD OFFICERS & BOARD MEMBERS

Cliff Walters, Board Chair

Mike Urette, Vice Chair

Mike Pender, Treasurer

Michéle Redwine, Secretary

Six new Members have joined the Board:

Martin A. Arch created MARCO Convention Supplies, a Harrisburg, Pennsylvania business and has served on many boards, including the Union of American Hebrew Congregations and the Florida Holocaust Museum in St. Petersburg.

Rebecca Donelson is an Art Dealer. After working at the Corcoran Museum, Washington, D.C., The National Gallery of Art, Washington, D.C. and at The Art Institute of Chicago, she opened her own gallery, The Dart Gallery, in Chicago.

Kenneth J. Feld is Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Feld Entertainment, Inc., the world’s largest live entertainment company. Feld Entertainment produces some of the best known family entertainment brands, including Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey, Disney on Ice, Disney Live, Super Cross and Monster Jam.

Patricia R. Lombard worked for Wells, Rich Greene advertising agency and managed the David Findlay Art Gallery on Madison Avenue. Lombard is active in several associations and organizations.

Senator John M. McKay was elected to the State Senate in 1990. He served as chairman of five committees, and was Senate President from 2000 to 2002. He is a real estate developer and President of John M. McKay, Inc. and of The Riverside Real Estate Company.

ClaudioTiozzo, Italian Cristallo

Gift of Philip and Nancy Kotler, 2012

Jane Skogstad worked principally for Rich’s, a division of Federated Stores. The FSU grad served as Committee Chairman and officer at the local and national levels with the American Society of Interior Designers, as well as President of the Georgia Chapter. She was also President of the 300 member multi-national American Women’s Association in Cairo.