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HARWOOD PREPARES FOR LEADERSHIP TRANSITION
On May 14 Harwood Museum of Art
Governing Board Chair Marcia Winter announced that Harwood Director Susan Longhenry will be leaving the Harwood in order to serve as Director and Chief Curator at the Haggerty Museum of Art at Marquette University in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Susan will continue as director at the Harwood until July 24 to complete several projects, and to facilitate a smooth transition in management.
Marcia states, "
The Governing Board, Staff, and the University of New Mexico are proud of the many accomplishments of The Harwood Museum of Art during Susan Longhenry's tenure as Director. Among these are the successful completion of a $6.3 million capital fundraising campaign which enabled us to complete an 11,000 square foot museum expansion, on time and without debt. We secured $716,000 from the New Mexico Legislature and the University of New Mexico for building repairs required to maintain our historic adobe building. Museum attendance increased by 43% and membership by 30%. Annual fundraising increased by 197% and the number of donors by 74%. The Museum achieved Core Documents Verification from the American Alliance of Museums, and is in the process of securing full AAM accreditation. Major gifts were secured including the Gus Foster Collection of 341 works by contemporary artists including Larry Bell, Ken Price, and Ron Davis. Additionally, a collection of 46 bultos, santos and prints by Gustavo Victor Goler was acquired through partial gift from the collector and fundraising. A significant gift of 408 works by Taos Moderns Louis Ribak and Beatrice Mandelman became part of our permanent collection, along with a $150,000 endowment to support the care of these works. The Museum was awarded $150,000 from IMLS, our first Federal grant, to establish an on-site digital photo studio, photograph the entire collection, and publish the museum's collection catalogue on our web site (schedule to launch this summer). Recently, The Harwood was awarded $100,000 from the Henry Luce Foundation and $40,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts for the traveling exhibition Mabel Dodge Luhan & Company: American Moderns and the West, which will open in Taos next May."
A search timeline will be developed soon, along with plans for interim leadership.
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EXHIBITIONS ON VIEW
This summer the Harwood is featuring a series of dynamic exhibitions exploring Taos' rich artistic tradition.
On view through September 7
An exhibition of paintings, prints and drawings by members of the Taos Society of Artists, presented in celebration of the centennial of the Taos Society of Artists.
On view through January 24, 2016
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Charles Strong,
Rocky Mountain Quartet #2
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Exploring the Abstract Expressionist
paintings of Charles Strong (1938-2013), including the
Rocky Mountain Quartet
series, the
Lyric Song s
eries
and the White Rose series.
Randall LaGro: Curator's Wall
On view through September 7
Featuring a new painting entitled
Rising, 2015 and a series of monotypes entitled
As We Live and Move, 2013.
The Harwood Museum of Art's summer exhibitions are made possible through the generous support of Michael and Rebecca Jusbasche, Gary and Barbara DeVane, and other supporters.
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RARE TAOS SOCIETY OF ARTISTS BOOKS AVAILABLE IN THE HARWOOD MUSEUM STORE
In conjunction with our summer exhibition
An Enduring Appeal: The Taos Society of Artists
- and in celebration of the centennial of the Taos Society of Artists - the Harwood Museum Store is offering rare out-of-print books focusing on the Taos Society of Artists and individual TSA members. Stop by the Museum Store to see the selection. Don't delay - these won't last! We regret that, because the supply of these books is so limited, we're unavailable to offer any discounts on these sales. Contact us at [email protected] for more information, or to place your order. We ship anywhere!
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THANK YOU, VOLUNTEERS!
We extend our heartfelt thanks to the volunteers who supported us during the May 15 opening receptions for the Harwood's summer exhibitions. These wonderful people contributed over thirty hours of time welcoming the Harwood's guests, and making the evening even more special. According to the US Department of Labor, 62.8 million people - or nearly 25% of Americans - volunteered their time in 2013. We at the Harwood are very grateful to the generous people who are a part of this effort, and who contribute their time to benefit their community.
If you are interested in joining the next event as a volunteer, please contact Manager of Membership, Volunteers and Events Shemai Rodriguez at 758.9826, extension 109 or
[email protected].
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HARWOOD AWARDED $40,000 GRANT FROM THE NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE ARTS
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Nicolai Fechin
Portrait of Mabel Dodge Luhan |
Last month we learned that the Harwood has been awarded $40,000 from the National Endowment for the Arts in support of the exhibition
Mabel Dodge Luhan & Company: American Moderns and the West.
This is the first NEA grant that the Harwood has ever received. This project had previously been awarded a $100,000 grant from the Henry Luce Foundation. Go to this link to read more about the exhibition, which will open at the Harwood on May 22, 2016 before traveling to at least two other venues.
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Susan Longhenry
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Dear Friends,
Thank you to the many people who joined us on May 15 to celebrate the opening of the Harwood's
summer exhibitions. We're pleased to collaborate with organizations throughout Taos on a
centennial celebration of the Taos Society of Artists. This summer the Harwood is exhibiting fifty-nine works by Taos Society of Artists Members in three galleries. There's never been a better time to experience this beautiful work, and to celebrate the legacy shared by The Harwood Museum of Art and the Taos Society of Artists.
On another note,
thank you for the many kind words and good wishes that I've received since announcing my upcoming transition. I'll be here through July 24, and - as always - my door is open. Contact me at
[email protected] if you have any thoughts that you'd like to share about the Harwood, and its role in our community. In the meantime, please know that it has been an extraordinary honor for me to serve this wonderful institution.
See you at the Harwood!
Susan Longhenry
Director
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TEEN ART EXPLORATION:
EXPLORE PORTRAIT PAINTING
Tuesday, June 16-Friday, June 19
1:00-4:00 p.m.
Instructor: Sarkis Gorial
Designed for ages 13-18
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Victor Higgins,
Portrait of the Widower |
The Harwood's summer exhibition
An Enduring Appeal: The Taos Society of Artists will inspire teens to study light and shadow through the values of color on form. This study will be applied to life model portrait painting using water soluble oil paints. Discover this timeless medium and subject with Sarkis Gorial, who earned his MFA in Realism Painting at the Academy of Art University in San Francisco and makes his home in Taos.
Workshop Tuition:
$100 General Admission
Need- based scholarships are available through the Fasken Youth Arts Outreach and Scholarship Fund. Sibling discounts are available. Space is limited, and advanced registration is required. Class may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Contact us at [email protected] for more information, or to register.
PUBLIC RECEPTION
TEEN ART EXPLORATION:
EXPLORE PORTRAIT PAINTING
Friday, June 19 - 5:00-6:00 p.m.
Sidney and Gladys Smith Reception and
Children's Art Gallery
The Harwood Museum of Art
Please join the teen artists from Teen Art Exploration:
Explore Portrait Painting as we celebrate - with refreshments! - the work created during the week's workshop.
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UPCOMING SUMMER ART EXPLORATIONS FOR YOUTH
Kids, teens and 'tweens, make this summer a creative one! Join us for one of the Harwood's Art Exploration Workshops.
PAST, PRESENT, FUTURE: MAGICAL MASK MAKING
Tuesday, July 14-Friday, July 17
1:00-3:00 p.m.
Instructor: Mary Alvarado
Designed for ages 5 and older
Children under 6 must have parent participation
 Teaching Artist Mary Alvarado will lead students through sketching, planning, sculpting and embellishing a work of art inspired by both individual expression and work in the Harwood's summer exhibitions. The technique is messy, so wear appropriate artmaking clothes and bring things to personalize your mask. At the end of the week, participants will take home a wearable art mask after masquerading around the Museum on the last day of the workshop.
ART EXPLORATION WORKSHOP: MY KID COULD DO THAT!
Tuesday, July 28-Friday, July 31
10:00 a.m.-noon
Instructors: Harwood Educators
Designed for ages 5 and older
Children under 6 must have parent participation
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Ever heard the words, "My Kid Could Do That!" when in a gallery exhibiting Modern or Contemporary art? We'll explore that question while experiencing work from the exhibition Charles R. Strong: A Celebration of Life and Art.
Children will select a work from that exhibition, and create a work inspired by it in the Museum's art studio. The program will culminate with an exhibition in the Sidney & Gladys Smith Children's Art Gallery of paintings and drawings created during the program.
Workshop Tuition:
$100 General Admission
Need- based scholarships are available through the Fasken Youth Arts Outreach and Scholarship Fund. Sibling discounts are available. Space is limited, and advanced registration is required. Class may be cancelled due to low enrollment. Contact us at [email protected] for more information, or to register.
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OUR NEW WELCOME CENTER!
If the Harwood looks different the next time you walk through our front door, you're not imagining things! Last month we debuted our new Admissions/Museum Store counter. Designed by James Mason, who designed the beautiful casework in the Museum Store, the new counter streamlines the entry process and creates a much more user-friendly experience for our visitors. Kudos to Director of Visitor Services Glory Ann Penington (pictured) for coordinating this process, to Facilities team members Eric DeHerrera and Al Espinoza for making the infrastructure work, and to the Museum Store and Admissions team who took this space apart and put it back together!
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AGNES MARTIN GALLERY YOGA
Wednesdays, 8:30-10 a.m.
June 3, 10, 17, 24
Join us for this special meditative Jivamukti Yoga
program with certified instructor Jayne Schell
in the Agnes Martin Gallery. The class is open to all levels, and yoga mats are
provided.
$8 Alliance Members*
(Alliance Members may also purchase a class card of 8 classes for $40)
$10 General Admission
*Individual level and above
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HARWOOD AT THE TAOS FARMERS MARKET
Saturday, June 13
8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Taos Plaza
 Please join the Harwood's Museum Learning team for a fun art making session in our tent. We'll have all the supplies you'll need to create your own masterpiece! Drop by between 8:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m., but please don't drop off your children - this is a family activity. The activities are free; however, we welcome donations to help support the Harwood's programs for youth and families. See you at the Farmer's Market!
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HARWOOD MUSEUM OF ART GOVERNING BOARD MEETINGS
This month The Harwood Museum of Art's
Governing Board will hold two meetings:
- Wednesday, June 3
- Tuesday, June 30
Both meetings will take place at 2:00 p.m. in the Harwood's Arthur Bell Auditorium.
Harwood Museum of Art Governing Board meeting minutes for the current fiscal year are available
at this link.
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We appreciate your comments, and hope that they will encourage new museum guests to visit us as well. Thank you for your time - we look forward to seeing you again soon!
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