The fourth annual Volunteer Appreciation Day held Thursday, April 30th at the Museum was a tremendous success. Each of the more than 60 attending volunteers received a pin featuring the Museum’s Cairn as a thank you for their service for the past year.
The day began with a no-host lunch on California Avenue, after which, volunteers returned to the Museum for a private viewing of the documentary, Andy Goldworthy Rivers & Tides: Working with Time. Andy, a Scottish environmentalist and land artist, produces sculpture and land art in natural and urban settings. This film richly portrayed Andy’s methods and works.
Following the film, David Walker and Ann Wolfe discussed the strategies and upcoming exhibits planned for the future of the Museum. As the afternoon settled in, volunteers were invited to stretch their legs and imaginations upstairs in the classroom creating decorative marble magnets. Smiles and giggles filled the third floor as the decoupaged masterpieces emerged.
Hands-On Workshop for volunteers with Jennifer Ishimatsu.
Hands washed, volunteers carpooled to the LaGatta residence to enjoy wine and appetizers with a docent led tour of the striking illustrations of John LaGatta, Sr. It has been said, “John LaGatta and his tasteful style of illustration are to art, what Duke Ellington and the American Songbook are to music.” A sincere Thank You to the John LaGatta for sharing their collection and to Dawn Lawrence and Lynda Buhig for all the hard work and preparation put forth to produce such an eventful day enjoyed by all.
At the John LaGatta party, David Walker honors 18 years of Helga Miller’s service to the Museum Store.
Newsletter
Spring 2010
News & Updates
The next Art Break is scheduled for Saturday, May 22nd at 11:30 AM. This docent-led tour for volunteers only, will feature the Botero Show and the RBC Wealth Management Show, The Human Touch. Lunch and discussion to follow.
Art Bite Series: Fridays, 12-12:30 PM. May 14th, Latin American History professor Linda Curcio-Nagy will present Popular Culture and Politics in the World of Botero. May 21st will feature Botero and the Cultural Geographies of Latin America, a visual tour through Columbia and Latin America.
This spring First Thursdays will take place 5-7 PM on May 6th, June 3rd and July 1st. May will feature music by The Sturdy Beggars.
Sunday Jazz Brunch on May 16th welcomes the Reno Jazz Youth Orchestra. Join us again June 20th and July 18th for more great jazz. $5-$15, A la carte brunch menu from Café Musée.
Penelope Gottieb’s No $ Down comes down May 23rd. If you haven’t strolled through this neighborhood, you’re missing out. See it in the Media Gallery.
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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