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The Margaret Acheson StuART Society of the Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg, FL

Heartful thanks for all you do!

—Dimity Carlson

THESTUARTSOCIETY THANK YOU for the privilege of serving as your Stuart Society President this year. It has sometimes been challenging and I have from time to time been sleep deprived but It has always been a meaningful, stimulating and rewarding experience and I am delighted to have had this opportunity. Two things in particular have made my job so worthwhile. One is the Museum. The very small bit (in the big picture of things) that I did was because I appreciate and want to support The Museum of Fine Arts, St. Petersburg. We are so fortunate to live in a city of our size that has such a rich cultural environment. Even more awesome is knowing that our Museum is the founder, in front and at the center of all this artistic vibe. Best of all, we are getting better and better! The second thing is You. Some of you I met for the first time and many of you I got to know better. I worked with you, laughed with you, puzzled things out with you, and consumed too many calories with you. At meetings, you were a sea of encouraging and smiling faces and I forgot to get nervous in front of you. So many of you volunteered for committees, hosted an Affaires d’Art, took on a task that needed doing, made a donation and/or attended an event. Your support fulfilled our purpose to promote the welfare of the Museum. Oftentimes, I would see one or more of you visiting our galleries, special exhibitions and museum-hosted events and it was good to know Stuart Society members were actively fulfilling our mission to participate in Museum activities. How could one not enjoy my position when I was surrounded by such a strong, committed group of leaders as I was? My fellow Officers, Board Members and Event, Standing, and Ad hoc Committee Chairs were enthusiastic, dedicated leaders who generously shared their time, skills and resources tirelessly with The Stuart Society for the benefit of the MFA. I was further inspired by the volunteer spirit found in each of the ladies featured in the Portraits article in this issue of The Scene. Each is a former President who has continued to serve The Stuart Society in many ways. Other former presidents have wonderfully done so as well; these ladies just took on significant responsibilities this year. At least twice recently, a relatively new member has pointed to one or another of them and said, “She’d make a good president” and I replied, “Yes, she would. Indeed, she was!” Two ladies I would like to mention by name are Carol Russell and Maggi McQueen. Carol preceded me as President. She taught me so much and continues to offer encouragement. Maggi follows me and we are in for a treat! She will be an amazing President! Thank you both! And thank you, Stuart Society Members, for all you do. I am a raving fan of yours! Thanks, as well, to everyone who attended and participated in Stuart Society events all year long! You make a difference! Warmly,

VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT: STUARTSOCIET Y.ORG! IN THIS ISSUE Dues..........................................................................2

Portraits............................................................... 6–7

Thank Yous..............................................................2

Leadership Team...................................................7

Useful Links.............................................................2

Treasurer’s Report................................................9

Art at the MFA........................................................3

Correspondence...................................................9

Smartly Dressed Reservations......................... 4

Membership Meeting Minutes...............10, 11

Photos from the General Meeting.................. 5

2017-18 STUART SOCIETY DUES

THANK YOU!

Annual dues of $75 may be paid by credit card on our website, stuartsociety.org, or by mailing a check to:

Ann Vickstrom 505 - 20th Ave NE St. Petersburg, FL 33704-4621

HEARTFELT THANKS to Eric Lang Peterson for the lovely floral arrangement he created for the April General Membership Meeting.

Dues may also be paid by credit card or check at our general meeting on May 18th. The deadline for paying annual Stuart Society dues is May 31, 2017. Cost of dues for a Stuart Society “Life” membership is $750. Please remember to also keep your Museum of Fine Arts membership dues up to date. Your support of the Stuart Society and the MFA is greatly appreciated! Thank you!

FROM THE EDITOR

Thank You! Thank you to all who have contributed to The Scene. Your cooperation and help have made The Scene an interesting and important part of The Stuart Society.

Susan USEFUL LINKS For assistance with questions regarding email, website or other online products please contact the Digital Director at: digitaldirector@stuartsociety.org For assistance with your login to donorperfect or the website please contact Kathryn Ludwig at: support@stuartsociety.org

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ART AT THE MFA Kristen Shepherd Director of the MFA DEPICTING A QUIET STREAM IN THE HUDSON RIVER VALLEY, Edward Gay’s Under the Birches captures the impression of a bright, beautiful summer day. Two children, framed by the boughs of a large birch tree, gather berries amidst a cluster of wild flowers. In the distance, a verdant clearing seemingly merges with the sunny, cloudless, sky above. An early example of Gay’s work, Under the Birches, typifies his fascination with the rural landscape. It is an idyllic composition which speaks to the integration of contemporary European practice in American landscape painting. Utilizing highly specific details, Gay created a work that seamlessly fuses the tenets of the Pre-Raphaelite Brotherhood in England with those of the Hudson River School. Gay, born in Ireland, but raised in Albany, New York, was well aware of the artistic practices occurring both at home and abroad. At a young age he began training with New York artists James Hart and George Boughton. He became a member of the National Academy of Design and traveled extensively throughout Europe in the 1880s and 1890s. These travels—coupled with his appreciation of the rural American landscape—became the focus of his painting. Under the Birches is a recent acquisition by the MFA, having been chosen at the Collectors Circle Choice Gala this past April. It complements other landscapes in the MFA’s collection including those by Asher B. Durand and George Inness.

Edward Gay, American, b. Ireland (1837–1928) Under the Birches, 1872. Oil on canvas Museum purchase with funds donated by the Collectors Circle 2017.11

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PHOTOS FROM THE APRIL GENERAL MEETING

President Dimity Carlson

Liz Heinkel

Longest member of The Stuart Society Mary Wheeler, Past President, longtime member Iris Salzer. Betty Jean Miller, Past President

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PORTRAITS My name: Joann Barger

painting by Mernet Larsen.

Moscow by Amor Towles for my book club.

My favorite color is: blue.

Current SS position: Nominating Chair.

I’m obsessed with collecting: I like to collect art.

I was SS President in the year: 2005-2006.

My other favorite museum is: the Musee d’Orsay In Paris.

My favorite artist is: Claude Monet and Edgar Degas.

The last book I read was: A Gentleman in Moscow by Amor Towles. I highly recommend it!

Is the Mona Lisa under-, over- or rated about right? Rated just right for the compelling depth of her eyes and mysterious expression. Everyone must see it in person once, but it's not one I need to see again and again like other paintings I love.

Art I wish I could hang in my home: Monet's Water Lilies or Degas' Blue Dancers.

Is the Mona Lisa under-, over- or rated about right? I don’t think the Mona Lisa is overrated. I was surprised by the size of it the first time I saw it and while it’s not the most remarkable piece of art that I have seen, it draws thousands of people into the Louvre, which is a good thing.

My favorite color is: red and hot pink. I’m obsessed with collecting: I am not quite obsessed but I do like to collect Limoges boxes and Herend animals. My other favorite museum is: Musée d'Orsay or the Musée du Louvre. The last book I read was: Orphan Train by Christina Baker Kline. Is the Mona Lisa under-, over- or rated about right? Over-rated. This summer, I plan to: relax and enjoy my two sets of grandchildren. My name: Glenn Mosby Current SS position: This year I served as Art in Bloom Reservations Chair. I was SS President in the year: 2010-2011. My favorite artist is: Dottie Walters. She was an artist who lived in Atlanta, GA. She was my neighbor when I was growing up, introduced me to art, and painted portraits of my three children. I have several paintings by her in my home. Art I wish I could hang in my home: a piece of art that belongs to a friend of mine. It is a 6

This summer, I plan to: go to Park City, Utah.

This summer, I plan to: do some golf getaways with my favorite golf partner, Ed, and I always am "up" for a spontaneous visit to NYC to see our 5-year-old granddaughter. My name: Chris Hilton Current SS position: Affaires Reservations Chair I was SS President in the year: 2009-2010.

My name: Margaret Amley

My favorite artist is: Vincent van Gogh.

Current SS position: My last job was Program Chair (with Past President Margaret Bowman) for the 2017 Art in Bloom 20th anniversary. I am happily a member of the audience at SS meetings without an official position. I was SS President in the year: 2012-2013. My favorite artist is: Hard to choose one but I love Auguste Renoir. A piece of art I wish I could hang in my home is: Renoir's Woman Reading. My favorite color is: peachy coral.

Art I wish I could hang in my home: Bedroom in Arles by Vincent van Gogh. My favorite color is: pink I’m obsessed with collecting: art, of course! My other favorite museum is: Isabella Stewart Gardner Museum (Boston). The last book I read was: A Common Struggle by Patrick J. Kennedy and Stephen Fried. Is the Mona Lisa under-, over- or rated about right? Rated about right. This summer, I plan to: Move into our new condo at Tierra Verde in late May; enjoy an Alaskan cruise; and renew our wedding vows.

I’m obsessed with collecting: Golf ball markers from different courses and pretty golf shirts. My other favorite museum is: without a doubt The Frick Collection in NYC. The last book I read was: A Gentleman in S T U A R T S O C I E T Y. O R G • V O L U M E X X X I X , I S S U E 8 , M A Y 2 0 1 7

PORTRAITS (CONT.) My name: Elise Behnke Minkoff Current SS position: PR/Marketing for Smartly Dressed & Art in Bloom, Committee Member on Wine Weekend, and liaison for Smartly Dressed and Art in Bloom with Catalog First who designs our banners, forms, and collateral material. Basically, I can't say no when The Society needs help! I was SS President in the year: 2011-2012. My favorite artist is: My grandmother Zinszer, she was a prolific painter, clay thrower, designed and handmade quilts and afghans, put a huge barn loom in the middle of her living room - she was a world traveler, collector of antiques, and never missed going to an art museum....large, small, in between. A piece of art I wish I could hang in my home is: I have a deep abiding love for our National Park Service and as an amateur photographer, I would love to have as a "visitor" to my wall, Ansel Adam's Clearing Winter Storm - Yosemite National Park. My favorite color is: blue.

2017/2018 LEADERSHIP TEAM Executive Board President........................................................................................ Maggi McQueen President-Elect ............................................................................Chloe Firebaugh Vice President...................................................................................Ann Vickstrom Recording secretary .........................................................................Ria McQueen Corresponding secretary................................................................ Judy Holland Treasurer.............................................................................................Jean Catanese Parliamentarian................................................................................... Elise Minkoff Standing Board Committees Communication Chair................................................................. Angela Rouson Digital Chair.......................................................................................Melissa Leclair Membership Chair ........................................................................ Carolyn Kopco Nominating Chair.................................................................................. Gail Phares Program Chair.................................................................................... Anne Shamas Provisional Chair 2017-2018............................................................ Andi Barlow Provisional Chair 2018-2019......................................................Gerry Davidson The Scene Editor....................................................................................Loretta Stitt Ways and Means Chair..................................................................... Joann Barger Ex Officio Board Members Immediate Past President.................................................Dimity Carlson, PhD Museum Director....................................................................... Kristen Shepherd SERVICE COMMITTEES Holiday Decorations.....................................................................Gerry Davidson Meeting Day coffee.........................................................Fay Mackey, Iris Salzer Meeting Day Greeter .............................................................................Rita Peters Name Badges..........................................................................................Lisa Funsch

I’m obsessed with collecting: I come from a long line of collectors..... shoes, Depression glass, Navy lapel pins, jewelry from the MFA store, crystal crosses, ok, not enough space to list all my obsessions!!

NOMINATING COMMITTEE Nominating Chair.................................................................................. Gail Phares Committee.... Jane Beam, Dimity Carlson, Tina Douglass, Becky Ramsey 1st Alternate........................................................................ Candy Scherer-Sharp 2nd Alternate.................................................................................Linda Jantschek

My other favorite museum is: The National Gallery of Art in Washington, DC.

EVENT CHAIRS

The last book I read was: Make Your Bed by Admiral William H. McRaven (U.S. Navy Ret.) and I am half-way through Option B: Facing Adversity, Building Resilience, and Finding Joy by Sheryl Sandberg & Adam Grant. I highly recommend both books! Is the Mona Lisa under-, over- or rated about right? Beauty is in the eye of the beholder! This summer, I plan to: work with my husband, Tommy, and renovate two townhomes, work to sell some of our property, develop a plan to re-set our orange grove, and visit son Matthew and his wife April in Kings Bay, Georgia, and son Michael in Newport, Rhode Island. I also can't wait to work with Joann Barger on the event surrounding the opening of the Star Wars and the Power of Costume exhibition on November 10th!

Bricks Chair.............................................................................................................. Lisa Johni Affaires d’Art / November 2017-April 2018 Chair..................................................................................................Sharon Gardner Reservations Chair...............................................................................Pam Hatton Smartly Dressed / October 18, 2017 Co-Chairs.Rhonda Sanderford, Marian McGuire, Carol Piper, Linda Dow Shopping Extravaganza.........................Anne Engelbrecht, Caroline Meers Reservations Chair....................................................................................Shari Ellis Star Wars First Look / November 10, 2017 Co-Chairs...........................................................Joann Barger and Elise Minkoff Wine Weekend St. Pete February 2-4, 2018 Co-Chairs............................................................. Patricia Rossignol, Gail Phares Reservations Chair................................................................................ Gail Phares Art in Bloom / March 22-26, 2018 Overall Co-Chairs................................................. Liz Heinkel and Sidney Bane Luncheon Co-Chairs....................................... Augusta Harvard, Susan Reiter Flowers After Hours Co-Chairs...............Deann Coop, Mary Anna Murphy Reservations Chair........................................................................Denise Degnan AD HOC COMMITTEES Photography...................................................... Denise Degnan, Virginia Ward Policies & Procedures.................................................................Chloe Firebaugh Proofreading.............................................................................Eric Lang Peterson Strategic Planning.......................................................................Chloe Firebaugh

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AFFAIRES D’ART Parties with a Purpose Please consider hosting a party for the 2017/2018 season • Choose a date from November ’17 - April ‘18 • Find co-hosts • Be creative with your theme and party plan • Plan to host at least 30 people • Create a memorable event If you are interested in hosting an event, please contact Sharon Gardner: sharon.gardner@hotmail.com 727-453-8104

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TREASURER’S REPORT

CORRESPONDENCE CORRESPONDING SECRETARY REPORT

JUNE 1 - APRIL 30, 2017 INCOME In-House Revenue: Membership Dues............................................................................................ 5,400 Membership Dues-Life................................................................................... 1,500 Prepaid for Revenue Accounts: Life Member Dues............................................................................................ 1,500 Membership Dues............................................................................................ 6,750 Provisional Dues............................................................................................... 1,125 Provisional Fees................................................................................................. 1,500 Brick Campaign................................................................................................. 1,000 Donations............................................................................................................ 1,933 Total In-House Revenue......................................................................................20,708 Fundraising Revenue Affaires d’Art.....................................................................................................16,811 Fashion Show................................................................................................ 131,676 Wine Weekend.............................................................................................. 319,906 Art In Bloom.....................................................................................................98,931 Total Fundraising Revenue.............................................................................567,324 TOTAL REVENUE.................................................................................................588,032 EXPENSES In-House Expense: Accounting & Legal.......................................................................................... 1,250 Fees & Licenses......................................................................................................361 Credit Card Expenses...................................................................................... 8,290 Insurance............................................................................................................. 3,558 Digital & Software Licensing Fees.............................................................. 7,681 Office Expense................................................................................................... 4,789 The Scene............................................................................................................ 3,806 Meetings.............................................................................................................. 4,518 Prepaid Expenses: 2017 Fashion Show.......................................................................................... 1,000 2018 Art in Bloom............................................................................................ 1,000 2017 Board Retreat..............................................................................................750 Bricks Campaign...................................................................................................420 Total In-House Expenses....................................................................................37,423 Fundraising Expenses: Affaires d’Art....................................................................................................... 1,689 Fashion Show...................................................................................................60,247 Wine Weekend.............................................................................................. 115,261 Art In Bloom.....................................................................................................42,757 Total Fundraising Expenses........................................................................... 219,954 TOTAL EXPENSES...............................................................................................257,377 NET INCOME......................................................................................................$330,655 Checking account balance........................................................................$323,695.88 Savings account balance - restricted digital funds....................................$7,368.86 V O L U M E X X X I X , I S S U E 8 , M A Y 2 0 1 7 • S T U A R T S O C I E T Y. O R G

from Jane Beam Sixteen get well, thinking of you, congratulations, and condolence notes were written in April on behalf of The Stuart Society members. Our sympathy was extended: • Kathy Doermer death of her father Albert Torchia • Sarah Lonquist death of her sister Martha • Carol Russell death of her aunt Martha • Bettye Black’s daughters death of their mom • Kirby Doran death of her father Sam Newman • Lea Newman death of husband Sam Our congratulations were given: • Elise Minkoff congratulations for the marriage of her son Matthew • Ria McQueen congratulations for daughter Clare’s college graduation from UF

A NOTE FROM THE TREASURER

PLEASE NOTE: All invitations and website generated receipts may be saved and used for tax purposes. To determine the amount that can be deducted from your income tax, subtract the retail fair market value from the ticket price. The balance is the amount that can be deducted as a charitable contribution.

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The Margaret Acheson StuART Society Marly Room, MFA — Thursday, April 27, 2017 The purpose of The Stuart Society is to promote the welfare of the Museum; to stimulate public interest and participate in Museum activities; to increase the Museum’s general membership; and to maintain a close acquaintance with the activities of the Museum.

Call to Order and Welcome – Dimity Carlson The meeting was called to order at 10:04am • Parsla Mason was appointed Parliamentarian The following announcements were made: • Please silence your cell phone • HEARTFELT Thanks to Eric Lang Peterson for today’s lovely floral arrangement • Please record your volunteer hours online or with the assistance of volunteers at the Membership Table • Special thanks to Meeting Day Greeters: Jackie Brown, Eleanor Davidov, Lynda Jollay • Special thanks to Meeting Day Coffee hosts: Donna Blazevic, Judith Preston, Joan Stephenson • Dine & Shop with your 20% discount at MFA Café and MFA Store today • Name Badges that have been ordered may be picked up today. Please see Donna Blazevic. Program – Lisa Johni The Essence of Art – Presented by artist Jon Smith THE MINUTES OF THE FEBRUARY 23, 2017 GENERAL MEETING, AS PUBLISHED ONLINE AND IN THE SCENE, WERE APPROVED.

Treasurer’s Report – Jean Catanese • Figures reflect YTD April 27, 2017 • Checking Account Balance: $332,916.67 • Savings Account Balance: $7,368.86 The Treasurer’s Report will be filed for review Museum Minute – Kristen Shepherd • With the help of the Collectors Circle Group, 3 acquisitions were made for the MFA collection. Two acquisitions can be found in the Poynter Gallery and one acquisition in the Smith Gallery • The Dorothy Height’s Hats exhibit is opening this Saturday and runs for three months President-Elect - Maggi McQueen

• A copy of the proposed Bylaw changes was distributed on everyone’s chair today. They have been sent out by E-blast, are online and were published in the April edition of The Scene. The membership will vote on the changes at the May meeting Vice President - Loretta Stitt • A reminder that the 2017-2018 Stuart Society Membership dues can be paid today in the back of the room. The dues can also be paid online or by check sent to Loretta • The final date is May 31, 2017 for Stuart Society dues • MFA Membership expiration dates can be looked up today in the back of the room Membership - Lorraine Danna • The process for recording Stuart Society hours is going well • Recorded hours skyrocketed for the month of April with 1,090 hours to date Nominating Chair - Joann Barger • The 2016 – 2017 Nominating Committee Chair and Nominating Committee Members are: Chair - Joann Barger, Members: Sue Froid, Toni Riche, Carol Russell, Anne Shamas and Alternate: Melissa LeClair • The 2016-2017 Nominating Committee presented the 2017-2018 slate for the Executive Board Officers, Nominating Chair and Nominating Committee Members • According to the Bylaws, as current President-Elect, Maggi McQueen will automatically become the 2017-2018 President • The slate for Executive Board Officers was presented: President-Elect – Chloe Firebaugh, Vice President – Ann Vickstrom, Recording Secretary – Ria McQueen, Corresponding Secretary – Judy Holland, Treasurer – Jean Catanese • The slate for the Nominating Committee was presented: Nominating Chair – Gail Phares, Members: Jane Beam, Tina Douglass, Becky Ramsey, Alternate One: Candy Scherer-Sharp, Alternate Two: Linda Jantschek. According to our Bylaws, Dimity Carlson, as Past President will also serve on the Nominating Committee as a member S T U A R T S O C I E T Y. O R G • V O L U M E X X X I X , I S S U E 8 , M A Y 2 0 1 7

GENERAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING MINUTES • Motion: A motion was made by Dimity that the presented slate for the 2017-2018 Stuart Society Executive Board Officers, Nominating Chair, and Nominating Committee Members, needing no second since submitted by the Nominating Committee, be accepted • Motion passed 2017-2018 Provisionals – Andi Barlow • The new provisionals were introduced last month • The provisionals had a workshop and a wine and cheese social • The provisionals voted for the class project to be the Smartly Dressed Shopping Extravaganza. The co-chairs will be Anne Englebrecht and Caroline Meers Ways and Means – Dimity filled in for Carol Piper 2017-2018 Ways and Means – Chair Joann Barger • Thank you to our membership for your willingness to serve; it makes our events successful • Sharon Gardner will be the chair for Affaires d’Art next year • If you are willing to host an event contact Sharon • Next year the events will start in November 2017 and go through April 2018 Art in Bloom – Gail Razook and Carol Treichel, Overall CoChairs • Carol announced Art in Bloom was a huge success • Carol recognized and thanked everyone on her committee • It is estimated Art in Bloom made over $60,000.00 and not all the figures are in Affaires d’Art – Liz Heinkel, Chair & Chris Hilton, Reservations Chair • It was a tough year with changing over to digital reservations • Liz thanked Chris for all her hard work on reservations Bricks Project – Libby Salamone, Chair • If you want to order a brick there will be an order placed in a few days Smartly Dressed 2017-2018 – Rhonda Sanderford, Co-Chair • There was a reservation form for the Smartly Dressed Fashion Show on October 18, 2017 distributed on the chairs today • The fashion show will be put on by Dillard’s featuring women’s, men’s, and children’s clothing • On October 19, 2017 there will be a Shopping Extravaganza at Dillard’s International Mall • Fashion Designers Mark Badgley and James Mischka of Badgley Mischka will be at the Fashion Show and the ShopV O L U M E X X X I X , I S S U E 8 , M A Y 2 0 1 7 • S T U A R T S O C I E T Y. O R G

ping Extravaganza with their whole couture line Old Business/Announcements – Dimity Carlson none New Business/Announcements – Dimity Carlson • April is the 55th Anniversary of The Stuart Society. To celebrate, Dimity had the membership stand. As she called out the number of years in The Stuart Society, members had a seat once their number of years in the Society passed. Five women were left standing that have been members for over 45 years: Mary Whzeeler, Iris Salzer, Betty Jean Miller, Anne Long, and Janet Raymond. Mary Wheeler announced she had been in for 50 years Attendance Count – Jackie Brown and Dimity Carlson • 2016-2017 Provisionals: 9 • Actives: 80 • Guests: None Adjournment – Dimity Carlson There being no further business to come before the meeting, President Dimity Carlson adjourned the meeting at 11:16am Respectfully submitted, Ria McQueen, Recording Secretary Calendar Reminders: • The Scene deadline: May 1, 2017 (the first of every month) • Next Board Meeting: Monday, May 8, 2016 at 2:00pm in the Bayview Room • Joint meeting of 2016-2017 and 2017-2018 Boards, May 17, 2017 at 1:30pm in the Bayview Room • Next General Meeting: Thursday, May 18, 2017; 9:30am Social, 10:00am Meeting • Stuart Society membership dues are delinquent on June 1, 2017 • Please make sure your MFA membership dues are up to date. All Stuart Society members, including Life Members, must be members in good standing of the MFA

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