Taste for Art netted over $30,000 for the Museum this year. This amount was over the projected income by $5,000.
The event was surprisingly successful given the dismal economy and the fact that philanthropic fund-raisers across the country bring in about two thirds of what they brought in last year. This success was due in no small part to the enthusiastic participation of the volunteers, members and supporters. Curtis Worrall from Whispering Vine, Mark Baldwin from Encore Beverage and Jennifer Bushman all contributed mightily to help refashion the event and make it a success. Andrea Angelo, Darby Walker, Karri Hurwitz and Judy Kroger did a terrific job on the auction which brought in over $12,000. The Museum Board, IGT and Wells Fargo were also instrumental in helping support the event. Feedback from participants was very positive and people seemed to appreciate the smaller venue and higher caliber wine and food offerings. Next year the Museum plans to use a similar model, holding the wine tasting here at the Museum on the second Friday of August. So volunteers, spread the word and mark your calendars now!
Birds’s Eye View of A Taste for Art Auction.
Executive Director and CEO David Walker and Chef Sam Gugino chat with guests at the Nevada Museum of Art’s annual Taste For Art Winemaker’s Dinner.
Jennifer Bushman, Executive Chef David Holman and Pastry Sous Chef Debbie Reetz at the Nevada Museum of Art 25th Annual Taste For Art event. Newsletter
Winter 2010
News & Updates
The next Art Break is scheduled for Saturday, February 20th at 11:30 AM. This docent-led tour for volunteers only, will feature the A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts. Lunch and discussion to follow.
Art Bite Series: Fridays, 12-12:30 PM. February 12th UNR Professor Kevin Stevens will present Italy in the Age of Raphael. February 19th will feature Framing in the Sixteenth Century. On March 12th, Julie Silber will discuss A Survey of Gee’s Bend Quilts. Members $4, Nonmembers $5. Seating is based on a first come, first served basis.
This winter’s First Thursdays will take place 5-7 PM February 4th will feature Milton Merlos, formerly of Sol Jibe and March 4th hosts the Rick Costa Band.
Sunday Jazz Brunch on February 21st welcomes the Jim Garavanta Trio and March 21st presents the Collin Ross Band. $5-$15, A la carte brunch menu from Café Musée.
Taste of Gee’s Bend Dinner Thursday, March 25th 5-8 PM Join us for dinner as we celebrate the history and culture of Gee’s Bend, Alabama. $34.50 for Members/$44.50 Nonmembers. Dinner fee includes admission to the Museum.
“Nobody” A quirky comedy about personal discovery, presented in the Wayne & Miriam Prim Theatre. Thursday, March 18th 6-8 PM. $5. Rated PG-13.
Middle & High School students! Don’t miss the 2nd annual Teen Art Night. Friday, March 26th. 7-10 PM. Admission $5.
Museum Hours
GALLERY & STORE
Wednesday – Sunday 10 AM to 5 PM
Thursdays 10 AM to 8 PM
Closed Monday, Tuesday and National Holidays
LIBRARY
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM to 2 PM
1st Thursday 5 to 7 PM
CAFÉ MUSÉE
Wednesday – Sunday 11 AM – 2:30 PM
Closed Monday & Tuesday
ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICES
Tuesday – Friday 9AM - 5PM
Volunteers Needed
Are you interested in serving on the volunteer board, or learning web design? Have you always wanted to explore being a docent? We are currently looking for help in these areas as well as the Annual Arts and Flowers Luncheon, support for planning volunteer recognition events and administration work. For more information, please contact Rosalind Bedell at rosalind.bedell@nevadaart.org.
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