Seen at WAM

Seen at WAM! From exhibition openings and community days to Flora in Winter and VIP tours, WAM is the scene of many memorable art moments. We hope to see you here soon!

Lisa Kirby Gibbs

When Peter, our two kids, and I moved from Newton to Worcester in 1999, one of the first things on our ‘to-do list’ was to become Salisbury Society Members of the Worcester Art Museum. I was so excited to be a part of an easily accessible art museum with a collection the caliber of WAM’s. I will never forget my first visit, entering the Renaissance Court, and falling in love with the spectacular, yet intimate space. Peter and I have been actively involved in the Museum all these years. After meeting the (then new) Director, Matthias Waschek, and learning of his vision for the Museum, I was delighted to become a trustee. I served on the Board for nine years, four of those as president. Now as a trustee emerita, I have more time to focus on enjoying the art! I visit the Museum for inspiration and solace, surrounding myself with beauty, history and quiet. I also began painting again after a 40-year hiatus and relish my weekly painting classes with the Museum. Peter and I are excited to be part of the WAM’s Legacy Society. In 2019, we chose to include the Museum in our will as part of our campaign gift, along with annual personal gifts, and gifts from my family's foundation, the Kirby Foundation. I truly believe in supporting my home, Worcester, and particularly the Worcester Art Museum. I feel grateful to have the ability to make a lasting impact.

Legacy Society

The Legacy Society was formed to recognize those individuals who have included the Worcester Art Museum in their will or estate plans. These generous and visionary Members ensure that the Museum is a vibrant institution that will deliver transformative experiences for future generations. We are grateful to the following individuals who have either left a legacy gift or have included the Museum in their estate plans, thereby making WAM a priority during their lifetime and beyond:

Mrs. Margery A. Adams Anonymous Mr.* and Mrs. William C. Arthur Jr. Toni Begman Sarah and Allen Berry Philip H. Brewer Dr. Elaine and Mr. Robert* Bukowiecki Alexandra Cleworth and Gary Staab Susan C. Courtemanche Dix and Sarah Davis Brenda Verduin Dean Margery Dearborn Robert A. DeLuca Patricia and Richard Desplaines, Jr. Henry B. and Jane K. Dewey Maria and John Dirlam Andrea N. Driscoll Heath Drury Boote Stephen C. Fitzsimmons Dr. James and Mrs. Kathleen Hogan Frances* and Howard Jacobson Peter Jefts Lisa Kirby Gibbs and Peter Gibbs Joan Peterson Klimann David and Barbara Krashes Marcia Lagerwey and Loren Hoekzema Claude M. Lee III Dr. Paul J. Mahon Jodie and David Martinson Mr.* and Mrs. Robert K. Massey Dr. and Mrs. Glenn A. Meltzer Linda and John* Nelson Edward J. Osowski Sarah and Joe Ribeiro Mr.* and Mrs. Chapin Riley Mr. and Mrs. Henry B. Rose Mr.* and Mrs. Sidney Rose Ruth R. Rubin Jennifer L. Saffran and Richard E. Saffran Dr. Shirley S. Siff and Robert M.* Siff Mary Skousgaard Mr.* and Ms. Jack Tobin * Deceased

In Memoriam: Members who live on through their generous gift Harriet A. Alexander Anonymous Ann Baumann Mr. and Mrs. Howard M. Booth Karl and Dorothy Briel Eleanor H. Burke Douglas P. Butler Dr. and Mrs. William T. Carleton William R. Carrick Mrs. Fairman C. Cowan Jeanne Y. Curtis Mary S. Cushman Janet B. Daniels Eleanor Daniels Bronson Hodge Shirley Look Dunbar James E. Lowell Maurice I. Hurwitz Mr. and Mrs. I. R. Freelander Esther and Howard Freeman Eleanor M. Garvey Judith S. Gerrish Robert D. Harrington, Jr. Mrs. Milton P. Higgins John and Marianne Jeppson Britta Dorothy Jeppson Mary Patricia Sarah Bramson Kupchik Irving and Marie Lepore Anne Lewis Sara Mallard Myles and Jean McDonough Ellen E. McGrail Don and Mary Melville Henry T. Michie Jean H. Miles Mrs. David J. Milliken Mrs. Anne (Nancy) Morgan Haim G. Nagirner Viola M. Niemi Mary Ann Horner Pervier Marilyn E. Plue Richard Prouty Blake Robinson Louise and Elijah Romanoff Agnes B. Russfield Leonard B. Safford Edith Safford Katherine Sawyer John. R. Scarborough Norman L. Sharfman Hope and Ivan Spear Helen M. and Thomas B. Stinson Helen E. Stoddard Lois Tarlow Madeline Tear Richard S. Teitz Hester N. Wetherell Margaret Ray Whitney Irving N. Wolfson, M.D. Mrs. Ledlie L. Woolsey Elton Yasuna