Writing About Art

Students from Elkhorn Middle School came to the museum to write about art.  A writing tour encourages students to look  ,think and express their thoughts and feelings in writing.  Studies show that all museum tours increase vocabulary.   Art and

the Animal is a very appealing show to write about!

Conservator Reveals Secrets

Barry Bauman is a famous conservator from

Chicago, Illinois. One of his discoveries was featured on the front page of the New York Times! He works only for museums and non-profits and kindly does conservation for smaller museums like ourselves at no cost except for supplies and shipping.  We were delighted to have the opportunity to hear him speak about his working methods. Barry has conserved 14 of our paintings to date!

Can't See It All

Our museum has over 4500 objects. But you can't see them all in one visit, because there is not space for all of them to be on view.  Only 5 to 10% of the permanent collection is up at one time. this is true in the largest museums as well as small ones.

The registrar is responsible for making sure that the vault is in excellent order, conditions are perfect
for artwork, and that each object is in its place and can be found easily.

Our Florida Crew

Many of the museum's supporters have wisely escaped this winter, staying in Florida until Spring arrives. Is Spring arriving anytime soon? But loyal fans like Jim Wenneker keep in touch with photos of the golf world. See you in

April, Jim!

Friday Afternoon

Friday afternoon,and Amy is writing a grant to support our photography exhibition. She needs Lyndi's help filling out the section on our demographics.  Lyndi (seated)  is a our marketing and membership coordinator. Becky is crunching numbers for the budget. Just another day in the office.

New Saw

Our preparator, Alan Rideout, is putting together the new radial arm saw. It was given to himfor use inteh art museum by a professor in the Art Department, Lynn Sweet, who makes fine art furniture. He bought this saw when his was broken, then was able to fix the "old favorite." We are grateful for the opportunity to have a new saw!

Director Retires

I am retiring as of August 1, from my career in art museums, which I have been most grateful to have.   But our Art Museum with continue to thrive and prosper. And we hope that it can grow.