THE JOHN AND MABLE RINGLING LEGACY SOCIETY

On March 22, over 140 members and guests of The Legacy Society were honored at a special luncheon held at Ca’ d’Zan. Members who have included The Ringling in their estate plans, and those who have been supporters for over 15 years, were recognized.

Christine Jennings, a Ringling member, volunteer, Board Chair Emeritus, and

Legacy Society member spoke about why she chose to make a planned gift to The Ringling. A planned gift can be made simply by including a provision for The Ringling in a will, establishing a gift that provides a steady stream of income during one’s lifetime, or including a gift from your current IRA. Unlike outright contributions, planned gifts allow you to provide a future benefit to The Ringling while meeting current personal and financial goals.

The Legacy Society accounts for approximately $40 million in contributions to The Ringling Inspires Campaign, and is a critical component of The Ringling’s future funding.

To learn more about the Legacy Society, please contact:

Declan J. Sheehy

941-359-5700 x 5807 or declan.sheehy@ringling.fsu.edu

Member Events

October

THU, OCT 11 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM

MEET AND GREET WITH COCO FUSCO

Join us for a behind-the-scenes preview of the upcoming exhibition Twilight Meet the artist, Coco Fusco during the reception as we hear firsthand her thoughts on creating the piece. For Circle Members and Friends of Art of Our Time, invitation only.

TUE, OCT 23 • 10:30 AM

CONVERSATION WITH THE LIBRARY

Artful Science: Great Illustrated Natural History Books

Join David Berry, Assistant Director, Academic Affairs, as he highlights some of the finest illustrated natural history books from the late Renaissance to the early Victorian era. He will examine the role these books played in making natural history accessible to the general public, and in sharing the results of scientific research with the scholarly community. Reception for Friends of the Library will follow in the Art Library.

FRI, OCT 26

10:00 AM, 11:00 AM, 2:00 PM, 3:00 PM

Tea Demonstration

Guests will experience the central act of chanoyu: drinking a bowl of freshly whisked matcha in the Nancy L. Ellis Tea House. Dr Rebecca Corbett will prepare tea in the manner of the Urasenke School of Tea of which she is a student.

For Friends of Asian Art. Reservation required, Six spaces per session are available on a first come, first served basis.

Please note: Attendees must be able to sit on a floor mat during the ceremony, and shoes must be removed prior to entering the tea house.

SAT, OCT 27 • 3:30 – 4:30 PM

MEET AND GREET WITH MOVING ETHOS

Join us for the launch of Spotlight Florida with the dance company Moving Ethos as they begin their six-month residency at The Ringling.

For Friends of Art of Our Time, invitation only.

November

THU, NOV 8 • 9:00 – 10:30 AM

STATE OF THE RINGLING & COFFEE AND CONVERSATIONS

Join Steven High, Executive Director, for an update on what we have accomplished at the start of the 2018-2019 Season. For Supporting, Partner, and Circle Members, invitation only.

Member Preview Events for Woodblock Prints from Postwar Japan Drawn from The Ringling's rich holdings of postwar Japanese prints and local collections, the works featured in this exhibition speak of the interplay of art, identity, a changing geopolitical climate, and personal ties over the latter half of the twentieth century.

WED, NOV 14 • 5:30 – 9:00 PM CIRCLE MEMBER EXHIBITION PREVIEW AND DINNER

Circle Members are invited to join us for a cocktail reception, exhibition preview, and dinner as we take a first look at The Ringling’s new Japanese print collection.

THU, NOV 15 • 5:00 – 7:00 PM VIP PREVIEW

Supporting, Partner, and Circle Members are invited to a reception to preview the exhibition before it opens to the public.

SAT, NOV 17 • 10:00 AM – NOON MEMBER DAY

Members are invited to preview the exhibition before it opens to the public. Join us for family activities, catered refreshments, and an additional 5% discount at the Museum Store.

MON, NOV 26 & TUE, NOV 27 10:30 AM

ART LIBRARY TUTORIAL SESSIONS

Elisa Hansen, Head of Library Services, will cover how to search for Ringling Art Library titles on the FSU catalogue, how to access databases and full-text articles online, and where to find more information about your own collection. For Friends of the Library, invitation only.