110 N. Main,
El Dorado, KS 67042
(316) 321-1212
NEWSLETTER
Third Quarter 2009
| We are so grateful to those of you who have supported us monetarily as well as with the gift of your precious time throughout the year. Much of what we do would truly not be possible without your past, present and ongoing support. This museum is the best bargain in town. It enriches our lives through its permanent collection of art, special exhibits and monthly programs. All of this is free to the public! Thank you for being a part of our organization! |
"A Night with an Artist"
"A Night with an Artist" was enjoyed by thiry members of the museum on June 5th. The group enjoyed a Teacher's Discovery exhibit on Thomas Hart Benton. Sherry Hermreck presented a talk and then showed a video on Benton which was very interesting. This is the first time the museum has had a "members Only" program and it was well reveived. We would like to thank Charles & Joyce Deforest for loaning us one of their prized Benton prints. Also, Dan & Joyce Demo for providing beverages for the evening. Sindi Sundgren of Sears provided us with a large screen television to make viewing the video more enjoyable. Along with the program, an Art Sale of museum storage works was held which proved to be quite successful. Thank you to Jim Clements and Jeannie Parscal for helping with the sales. We look forward to more special events for members this next year. We will keep you advised.
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VOLUNTEERS HONORED
On June 30, our volunteers were "measured up" with a big stack of successes for 2008. twenty-six volunteers attended the luncheon which started off with a fun "getting to know you" game.
After a lunch of taco salad and dessert, the museum Board of Trustees and Committee Chairs and their members were introduced.
Amazingly, 898 hours were donated to the museum by volunteers in 2008. This computes to a monetary value of $17,475 based on the Kansas Arts Commission rate. WOW!
A special award was presented to Julie Clements of the El Dorado Times for the great news coverage she provides for museum events. Betty Kirkpatrick was honored for 80 hours, many of which she puts in at the museum as a Saturday volunteer. Connie Walton was honored for 245 hours in grant writing and time spent as the President of the Museum Board.
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THANK YOU!
We would like to thank the following volunteers for their hours of service in 2008:
Connie Walton, Betty Kirkpatrick, Ted Farmer, Marilyn Hall, Sherry Hermreck, Jim Clements, Joyce Demo, Mary K. Connell, Dan Demo, Lee Allard, Alice Fountain, Bill Kloeblen, Mary Stackley, John Prigmore, Mark Utech, Vicki Bailey, Judy Lewis, Betty Criss, Julie Clements, Norma Johnson, Rebecca Anderson, Julie Boren, Tom Boren, Marjori Hartman, Tom Hartman, Bill Johnson, Linda Jolly, Alice Farmer, Susan Eaton, Jackie Clark, Linda Lutz, Marie Waltman, Nancy Basquez, Jennifer Callaway, Mary Marthat Good, Audrey Kallenberger, Kent Kallenberger, Dorothy Main, Betty Carlson, Sherry Clymer, Helen Joyce, Ed Gard, Mary Young, Barbara Lewis Long, Jeannie Parscal, Don Koke, Jean Fry, Denice Morris, Ila Clements and Linda Clark.
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Saturday volunteers are encouraged to sign up to sit at the museum. We still have several dates that need to be filled. |
MEMBERSHIP GIFT PRINT
Be sure to pick up your 2009 Membership Print at the museum if you joined at a $50 or greater level. This will save a lot on postage and the risk of damage to your print by mail.
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ART STUDIOS AVAILABLE
The museum currently has three art studios available for rent at 112 N. Main. Two spaces are located upstairs with approximately 120 square feet of space and rent for $50 plus utilities. The other space is located in the back garage area of 112 N. Main with approximately 1430 square feet of space and rents for $100 plus utilities. This space has heat, but no A/C. It is the desire of the museum that these spaces be available to working artists who will actively utilize the spaces by producing art on a regular basis. They are great spaces for artists who need a working studio away from home. It is also a great opportunity to network and interact with other artists. There are also events such as "Art on the Town" where artists have the opportunity to open their studios to the public.
If you are an artist who may be interested in a space or if you know someone who is, please call museum staff at 316.321.1212 for more information.
On street level, the space at 112 N. Main St. is available for rent. Recently remodeled, this is a great place for a small business! Inquiries may be addressed at 316-321-1212. |
DONATION OF PAINTING FOR SILENT AUCTION
In June of this year, Peter Johnson, local artist and former owner of Circle Gallery, volunteered to paint a scene of the Flint Hills that he would then donate to the Coutts Museum to be sold at a silent auction. The proceeds would go toward the museum's building fund for Phase I, Elevator.
We're happy to report this outstanding landscape, "Butler County, Kansas", has been delivered and is now on display at the museum.
Butler County, Kansas by Peter Johnson
Watch for information on the upcoming auction that will be forwarded to all museum members and other art collectors.
Peter and his wife, Marilyn, have an art studio, Irlson Arts, locted at 321 South Street in Leon, Kansas.
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