Main Line Art Center

ART FOR EVERYONE

Spring/Summer 2010

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IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

2010 Fine Art Sale

The annual benet party and exhibition advancing our mission to bring Art to Everyone!

Good Food. Good Friends. Great Art!

On Friday, April 23, nearly 200 art enthusiasts, including art collectors, community and business leaders and artists, lled Main Line Art Centers galleries for its annual Fine Art Sale Preview Party. This years event also honored Mary Anne Dutt Justice for her longtime efforts to build communitywide support for the visual arts. Guests were treated to hors doeuvres and cocktails by Jimmy Duffy Catering, including a special Art-Tini, and enjoyed the sounds of swing band The Lounge Experience. The Preview Party is the Art Centers major fundraiser of the year, and one of its most anticipated events. This year, the Preview Party and Fine Art Sale raised nearly $50,000 in support for the Art Centers award-winning arts education and community outreach programs. Main Line Art Center is proud to be one of the leading visual art organizations in the region to make art accessible to diverse groups in our community and offers a series of outreach programs for underserved audiences including children, teens and adults with disabilities, at-risk children and low-income adults and families. Guests at the Preview Party had rst pick of the Fine Art Sale, which ran from April 23-May 15. The sale featured over 250 works of art in a variety of styles and price points by more than 50 professional artists from the region. The Board and staff extend their sincere thanks to the Art Centers guests, patrons and sponsors for making the Fine Art Sale such a success. Next year, dont miss out on this splendid evening. Mark your calendars for the Fine Art Sale Preview Party on Friday, April 15, 2011.

WHATS INSIDE
2 3 4 4 5 9 9 10 10 11 Letter from Director From Doodler to Donor Membership and Support Friendly New Faces Annual Report 2009 A Life of Art, Remembered This Old House Q & A with Sharon Bartmann Spotlight on Chuck Thurow A Family Affair

The 2010 Fine Art Sale was supported by the following sponsors:
Presenting Sponsor Supporting Sponsor

Participating Sponsor

Participating Sponsor

LETTER FROM THE DIRECTOR

Dear Members and Friends, I recently received an email from a Member who wanted to express her appreciation to the Art Center for giving her a place to discover her voice. A creative community where she can be free to be herself and unleash her inner artist. It enriches my spirit to hear that after almost 75 years of serving this community, the Art Center still impacts people on a daily basis. In fact, we were just voted (again) Best Art Center by readers of Main Line Times and Main Line Suburban Life. Indeed, the Art Center has never been more alive! As we head into summer session and planning begins for next year and our anniversary year in 2011/2012, I want to take an opportunity to thank you for your support this year and in years past. Enclosed in this newsletter is our Annual Report for scal year 2009. As you will read, thanks in part to the generosity of our Members, Main Line Art Center balanced our budget for the rst time in years, despite being faced with a tough economy. We are so very grateful to all of our friends who helped match a challenge grant from the Klorne Foundation by making multiple donations as well as rst-time donations. Dollar for dollar, every cent made a difference and helped us come out on top. Finally, you may have noticed some new benets that we extended to our Members this spring, including a free screening of the lm Herb & Dorothy and discounted tickets to The Barnes Foundation. Im excited to announce that this is the beginning of many more changes to our Membership program. Look for more information in September about expanded Member benets, including special Members-only openings and new discounts. If you have a suggestion for how we can improve Membership, please email Anisa Haidary, Development Director, at ahaidary@mainlineart.org. We would love to hear from you! Please continue to support the Art Center, both by donating to the Annual Fund and by sharing the good work we do here with your friends and family. With your help, we can ensure that the Art Center continues to impact the lives of future generations of artists of all ages, levels and abilities in our community.

It enriches my spirit to hear that after almost 75 years of serving this community, the Art Center still impacts people on a daily basis.
Judy Herman, Executive Director

Do you have an interesting or touching story about the Art Center that you would like to share? Email info@mainlineart.org!

Warm wishes, Judy Herman Executive Director

MINI of the Main Line was thrilled to be the Presenting Sponsor of the Fine Art Sale and Preview Party at Main Line Art Center for the second year in a row. MINI values the important role the arts play in strengthening community and is proud to partner with our communitys leading resource for Art for Everyone. MINI of the Main Line is the Philadelphia Metropolitan Areas source for MINI, and one of the premier dealerships in the country. Our commitment to a higher-level of customer service is second to none. We offer www.minimainline.com one of the most comprehensive parts and service departments in the automotive industry. Easily accessible via Route I-76 and I-95 and located on the prestigious Main Line, we also offer an online dealership to enhance the buying experience. Stop by today wed love to see you!

The Art Center is like a family, sharing the best of ourselves and encouraging each other to be part of the community.
Marcia Reiver

Marcia Reiver

From Doodler to
As most children are, Marcia Reiver at age 9, was a doodler. But unlike many children, Marcia was lucky enough to have someone in her life who recognized that she was artistically inclined and encouraged her to build her skills. When her mother suggested she take a drawing class at Main Line Art Center, Marcia jumped at the chance. She recalls daydreaming out of the front windows of the Art Center, admiring the way the sunlight highlighted the owering garden. Marcias time at the Art Center laid the foundation for a lifelong love of art, which she also parleyed into a career. She received a Bachelors of Arts Degree in graphic design from American University and her Masters Degree in Fashion Design from Drexel University. She currently maintains a custom sewing business, creating anything from christening gowns to outtting entire wedding parties. In 2001, with a successful career in ber arts and a young daughter, Marcia decided she wanted to do something for herself. She had taken some pottery classes in college, and decided she wanted to explore that further. Where? To Marcia, there was

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only one answer: The creative community at Main Line Art Center.

I chose to come back to Main Line Art Center because Im comfortable here, says Marcia. The learning environment here encourages personal growth. Were like a family, sharing the best of ourselves and encouraging each other to be a part of the community. Since then, Marica has been a very important part of the Art Center community. She is now a professional artist, exhibiting at the Art Center and most recently at the Fine Art Sale, as well as around the region. Marcia, along with Teaching Artist Sharon Bartmann, founded the Art Centers Raku Guild, which brings together intermediate and advanced ceramic artists who use the Raku ring method for networking, education and exhibition opportunities. She has also volunteered her time for several years on the Art Committee for the Fine Art Sale and helped with this Springs Art-Full Garden Sale. Marcia encourages her daughter Rebecca, age 12, to take classes here, just as her mother had done for her.

Throughout the years, the Art Center has been a powerful force in Marcias life, or as she says good therapy for the head and heart. She feels it is her responsibility, and our communitys responsibility, to make sure that the Art Center is here for future generations by supporting the Art Center. It doesnt matter how much you donate, says Marcia, as long as you do it. If you dont take care of the places you care about, they will cease to exist. Join Marcias family in supporting the Art Center and its mission of Art for Everyone by making a tax-deductible donation to the Annual Fund. Call Anisa Haidary, Development Director, at 610.525.0272 ext. 13 or visit www.mainlineart.org to make your donation today.

Raku containers by Marcia Reiver

MEMBERSHIP & SUPPORT

Join today to enjoy a wide range of year-round benets while supporting arts education and community outreach programs at Main Line Art Center. All gifts are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Please select the membership category that is right for you.

Friendly New Faces at Main Line Art Center

Staff
Nate Prouty
Nathan received his BFA in ceramic sculpture from the New York State College of Ceramics in Alfred NY, and is currently a Resident Artist at The Clay Studio. His work has been included in numerous local and regional group and solo exhibitions. Visit www. nathanprouty.com for more info.

MEMBER BENEFITS

Up to 25% discount on classes, trips, and workshops Discounts at local art supply stores with your membership card Priority registration and early access to online course catalog Opportunity to rent private studio space Opportunity to enter Members Exhibition (adults only) Reduced entry fees for juried exhibitions Use of open studio space (at designated times) Invitations to exhibition openings, special events, and gallery talks with featured artists and curators Complimentary subscription to the Artfolio newsletter and Artmail e-news.

Ceramics Studio Technician

Emily Ost

BASIC MEMBERSHIP

HOUSEHOLD $75 Receive all Basic Member Benets for

each person in your immediate household.

INDIVIDUAL $50 Receive all Basic Member Benets. YOUNG FRIEND $45 Receive all Basic Member Benets.
Ages 18 - 34.

Emily received her BFA in ceramics from Tyler School of Art in 2003, and is currently working towards her Masters in Arts Administration from Drexel University. In her rare free time, she loves to crochet.

Administrative Assistant, Development and Exhibitions

SENIOR $40 Receive all Basic Member Benets.

Ages 65 and older.

Teaching Artists:
Josephine Tsai: Adult Watercolor, Fall 2009 Millie Hiibel: Adult & Teen Fashion Design, Fall 2009 Patti Kelly: Adult & Teen Photography, August 2009 Jerry Kaba: Adult, Teen & Childrens Ceramics, Winter 2010 Michael Smith: Teen Classes & Portfolio Development, Spring 2010 Emily Bowser: Childrens Classes, Winter 2010 Laura Westmoreland: Children & Teen Ceramics, Winter 2010 Claudia Atkins: PMC Jewelry, Spring 2009 Hiroe Hanazono: Adult Ceramics, Summer 2010 Barbie Henig: Adults, Family & Outreach Mosaics, Summer 2010 Kiersten Rogenmuser: Childrens Classes, Fall 2009 Nicole Sage: Childrens Classes, Fall 2010 Visit the Education Section of our website for Teaching Artist bios and images of their work.

Benets, plus reduced rates for birthday parties, Art Camp and invitations to childrens exhibition openings.

CHILD $35 Under 18 years. Receive all Basic Member

ARTIST $30 Receive all Basic Member Benets excluding

reduced rates for classes, trips, and workshops.

Your gift as a Contributing Member supports the Annual Fund and helps provide arts programming for the entire community. All gifts $175 and above will be acknowledged in the Annual Report. 5 limited-edition Main Line Art Center note cards featuring an original piece of artwork.

CONTRIBUTING MEMBERSHIP

FRIEND $175 Receive all Basic Member Benets, plus

SPONSOR $275 Receive all Friend-level benets, plus 5 additional limited-edition note cards (10 total). PATRON $575 Receive all Sponsor-level benets, plus 5%
off purchases of artwork, at select exhibitions.

BENEFACTOR $1,250 Receive all Patron-level benets,

plus an original piece of artwork.

benets, plus a total of 10% off purchases of artwork at select exhibitions.

DIRECTORS CIRCLE $2,750 Receive all Benefactor-level

PRESIDENTS CIRCLE $6,000 Receive all Directors Circlelevel benets, plus a total of 15% off purchases of artwork at select exhibitions. United Way # 14859 4

Readers of Main Line Times and Main Line Suburban Life selected us as Best Art Center on the Main Line!
THANKS TO ALL WHO VOTED!

Main Line Art Center

FISCAL YEAR 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009

Main Line Art Center

FISCAL YEAR 2009 ANNUAL REPORT

746 Panmure Road Haverford, PA 19041 610.525.0272 www.mainlineart.org

Main Line Art Center is pleased to report the completion of scal year 2009, Sept. 1, 2008 Aug. 31, 2009.
Faced with a turbulent economy, the Art Center operated lean, focusing its efforts around core programming. It successfully reduced spending by 16% and increased unrestricted revenue by 4%. This was done without reducing programming or limiting the Art Centers reach.

During a year when many arts organizations were forced to close their doors, the Art Center remained open and committed to providing quality arts programming. We wish to thank the Art Centers donors, members, patrons, and volunteers whose support helped us enrich the lives of more than 16,000 students and art enthusiasts, including 1,680 local children. We extend a special thanks to the Klorne Foundation whose generous matching challenge grant helped successfully balance the Art Centers budget. The Annual Report details

the Art Centers current nancial trends, as well as recognizes those who helped advance its community-based mission of providing Art for Everyone during scal year 2009. Every effort has been made to acknowledge all of our donors correctly; we apologize for any omissions or errors. A complete audit is available upon request.

FINANCIAL POSITION
Assets
Current Assets
Cash Receivables Prepaid expenses & other Total current assets Investments Fixed Assets (net) Non-current assets $50,232 39,448 9,836 99,516 2,167,363 1,296,632 0 $39,719 41,038 4,768 85,525 1,917,357 1,257,940 55,166 -21% 4% -52% -14% -12% -3% n/a

FINANCIAL ACTIVITY
FY 2009 % Change
Unrestricted Activity

FY 2008

FY 2008

FY 2009

% Change

Revenue
Earned
Program Non-Program Total Earned Investment Contributed $1,061,657 13,616 1,075,273 (171,274) 300,460 $959,292 18,907 978,199 (72,822) 342,888 -10% 39% -9% 57% 14%

Total Assets

$3,563,511

$3,315,988
FY 2009

-7%

Total Unrestricted Revenue

$1,204,459

$1,248,265

4%

FY 2008

Expenses
Program $1,213,548 135,096 161,619
$1,072,643

-12% -35% -30%

Revenue
Earned Investment Contributed

22% 78%

26% 74%

Fundraising General & Administrative

87,518 112,589

Total Expenses Net Unrestricted Activity Net Temporarily Restricted Activity

$1,510,263 ($305,804) ($51,622) $21,070 ($336,356)

$1,272,750 ($24,485) $59,605 ($202,932) ($167,812)

-16%

FY 2008

FY 2009

Expense
Program Fundraising G&A

11% 9%

9% 7%

Net Permanently Restricted Activity Net Total Activity

ATTENDANCE
Total paid attendance Total free attendance

FY 2008

FY 2009 % Change
4,280 12,000 21% 0%

80%

84%

3,534 12,000

Total attendance

15,534
1,506 2,028

16,280
1,608 2,600

5%
12% 28%

Total school children attendance Total class/workshop attendance

FISCAL YEAR 2009 CONTRIBUTIONS

September 1, 2008 - August 31, 2009 PRESIDENTS CIRCLE
Anonymous Fund of The Philadelphia Foundation Connelly Foundation Bonnie Gross/Kenelm Foundation The Karen and Herbert Lotman Foundation Klorne Foundation Marjore Lewis Martha and John Lubell National Guild of Community Schools of the Arts PECO Pennsylvania Council on the Arts PEW Charitable Trusts

SPONSORS
Anonymous Christopher and Ann Arader Rona S. and Arnold B. Cohen Steven and Mary Cay Cousart Monica H. Darby Barbara and Robert Dilsheimer Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Gordon Wesley Heilman, III in memory of Kit Heilman Bill and Sue Henry Judy Herman Cynthia B. Holstad Interschool Council of Lower Merion Jean Jacobson Craig and Meg Johnson Martin and Sylvia Kreithen Albert Maguire and Jean Bennett March Technologies, Inc Andrew and Gayle Andrea Meyer Mr. and Mrs. Britton H. Murdoch Mr. and Mrs. Lathrop B. Nelson, Jr. Adrienne M. Rodgers Naomi B. Rubin Mark and Janet Schreiner Ilene and Bruce G. Silver Tracey and Shanin Specter Lyn and Peter Strickler Sandy and Michael Wax Mr. and Mrs. Arthur L. Wheeler, Jr. Dina and Jerry Wind

DIRECTORS CIRCLE
BMW of the Main Line and MINI of the Main Line Boeing Employees Community Fund The Bryn Mawr Trust Company Anne Marble and Thomas Caramanico Caroline J.S. Sanders Trust I Rodney and Evelyn Day Family Trust The Hamilton Family Foundation Harriet G. Fredericks Foundation Harry T. and Shirley W. Dozor Foundation Independence Foundation Susan Davidson and Richard Ravenscroft Rosenlund Family Foundation

Karen Reibstein Marcia K. Reiver Trudy Rosato Simpson Donald and Roni Rosen Eileen Rosenau Jerri Ann Ross Dr. and Mrs. Louis Rossman Susan Schweitzer Janine G. and Robert R. Tabas TD Bank Tzedakah Foundation Michelle Malkasian Weisberg Carol L. Wheeler Etta Z. Winigrad

DONORS
Anonymous (19) Rachel and Tom Ammon Janet Austin Lorie Balistocky Deena S. and Curtis Ball Toni Banet Lisa Barsky Beverly Lange Baserga Loren Batten in memory of Linda Sealey, D.O. Erica Bazzell-May Sandra Benhaim Karen Berberian Dawn Bergmaier Mrs. Marcy Berkowitz Henry Berkowitz, M.D. Ms. Diana Bittel Don and Katherine Blenko L. Clarke and Francie Blynn Arlene L. Borden Alice M. Bowman Edwina and Jeffrey J. Brennan Donna Busch Miriam Camitta Arlene and Norman Chaikin Jean and Charles Cheeseman Richard S. and Margaret Chew, Jr. Tamara Clements Perky Cohen Cathy and David Cohen Susan Collins Virginia and Thomas Conover Terry and Grace Cooke Lou Cordivari, III John Costanza Rose Marie Cunniffe Bernadette Curran Van Smith Deacon Cornelia and Robert C. Degerberg Lynne DeGiosafatto Del Val Potters Supply Co. Ernest and Jane Dellheim Louis B. Dietz* Dianne Dillman and Evan Steinberger Roberta McKaig Doan Karen Drury Sharon Eckstein and Lawrence Indik Zelda Edelson Lucy Edwards Peter and Ellen Evans Peggy Ewing Norma and George Fabian Nick Falcone Mary and David Farrow John and Lisa Figge Liz and Paul J. Finley Judith and Barry Fireman Emma Fogt

BENEFACTORS
Anonymous (2) The Barra Foundation Mr. and Mrs. Charles J. Bloom Caroline J. Sanders Trust #2 Lynann and Rick Cimino S. Matthews and Anne F. Hamilton, Jr. The Hess Foundation Steve Holstad Jean and Lon Homeier Kathleen and Ben Howell Johnson & Johnson Family of Companies Matching Gift Program Al Paul and Rilice Lefton Drs. Blanche Levitt Torphy and Ted Torphy Elaine and John Lisle Louis P. and Kerry Marchesani, Jr. Mr. and Mrs. Thomas H. Patterson Carol Perloff and Alan Donnenfeld in memory of Alvin Benenson Philadelphia Exhibitions Initative Sprint Foundation Matching Gift Program Joly W. Stewart

FRIENDS
Marc and Lynn Barrist William and Debbie Becker in honor of Judy Herman Wendy and Morton Branzburg Joan and Jim Bromley Robert and Julie J. Bryan Lin and Jim Buck in honor of Kathy Howell Susan W. and Cummins Catherwood, Jr. Louise and Harris Cleareld Marlene and Leonard Dubin Kristin and Scott Edwards Esther Fox Linda Dubin Gareld Barbara and Edward Glickman Steven Groppi Leigh Gustafson Mr. and Mrs. John Haas Margaret M. Healy Ellis and Margot Horwitz in memory of Betsy Meyer Jamie Jessar Susan I. Jewett and Carl C. Duzen Deborah Leavy Eric and Diane Leichter Pauline A. Lundgren Suzi and Scott Lustgarten Benjamin and Deborah Mangel Leslie Matthews Sam S. and Margarett F. McKeel Kathy McLamb Betsy R. Miraglia Marianne Mitchell and Bruce Schmit Dr. and Mrs. R. Barrett Noone Mr. and Mrs. John A. Nyheim Marie ODonnell Kimberly C. and Tobey Oxholm Holly Perry David Pincus Raven Commerce Systems, Inc. The Reh Family

PATRONS
Ardmore Toyota Brandywine Realty Trust Kristine Grady and Jon R. Derewicz Kathleen and Martin Field Shelly and Scott Fisher Cynthia Haveson and Mike Veloric Mr. and Mrs. Harry E. Hill Terri and Thomas Klein The Margery P. and B. Herbert Lee Fund LeeAnn and Dennis Maloomian Victoria McNeil and Christopher Le Vine Merion Art & Repro Center Alice Nesher Hardenbergh Lynn and Philip Rauch in honor of Jean. G. Homeier Ina Sargen Norman Soong in honor of Soong Family Tad Sperry and Ellen Harvey

FISCAL YEAR 2009 CONTRIBUTIONS (continued)

Suzanne and Jim Foley Leroy Forney Henry Fraimow and Jacqueline French Wendy Frame and Chris Blackman Mary Gaymon Laurie Geers and Jonathan Greene Mr. and Mrs. John Gilliam, Jr. Ruth M. Gillis Barbara Gisel Jane and Glenn Gitomer Linda Golden Bridget Goldhahn Jan and Bob Goren Nadine Gorson Ellen Grenell Mrs. Anna Marie Grossman Anisa Haidary Bobbie Halpern Cheryl Hammond Hopewell Barbara Hanselman Roslyn K. Hansen in memory of Clarrisse March and Lee Dewitt Linda Harbaugh Diane Hark The Harris Family Lawrie Harris Alida M. Haslett in honor of Judy Herman Eugene Haveson Chris and Malia Hayashida-Knight Mr. and Mrs. Michael C. Hemsley Louise M. Herring Jane G. Hilles Nabila Hilmi Roslyn Holtz in honor of Marcia Wohl Marietta A. Homeier in honor of Jean G. Homeier Mary Homeier Rawson in honor of Jean G. Homeier Frances Hoover Claudia F. and Harvey A. Horowitz Blythe Hoyle in memory of Betty L. Hall Julia Ingersoll and David Castro Dana J. Jones William T.* and Mary Anne Dutt Justice Andrea Kahn and Bruce Kothmann Thomas A. and Peggy V. Kane Carol Kardon Linda and Jonathan Kass Maude and Tim Kent Laurie Kilpatrick and William Fox Drs. Samuel N. and Barbara K. Kolmen Barbara and Al Kurtz Diane Lavelle Lisa Learner Wagner and Richard Wagner Bobette Leidner Dr. Edith A. Leopold Mr. and Mrs. Robert Levy in honor of Judy Herman Carla Lombardi Thomas L. and Marie M. Lombardi Thomas Loughran Sandi Neiman Lovitz in memory of Norman & Shirley Neiman M & P Ellis Eye Foundation Betty Magran Patricia Mahoney and Steve Shaud Peggy Mainwaring Barry and Tilda Mann Connie McCann Judy and John McConomy Kathleen McCoy James and Catherine McKenna Joan M. McNamara Paul J. Merluzzi Nancy Bea Miller Linda and Murton Miller Scott and Veronica Miller Maida Milone Kay Moon Colleen Moore J. Brien Murphy, M.D. Robert M. and Kate Nelson Sara Nerken Irina and Serguei Netessina Nancy Newman Newman Galleries, Inc Amy S. Nislow Nolan Painting Joyce and Carl Norden Robert W. and Leila N. OLeary Kerry Pacico Roch and Rebecca Parayre in memory of Renee Love Claudia Parvanta Bonnie Paul Wendy Peck Mr. and Mrs. Stephen H. Pendergast Petersen Kitchens, Inc Philadelphia - Tri State Artists Equity Association, Inc. Linda Pompeo Yvonne Powell Roberta Presser The Rees Family Kathie Regan Dalzell Delories Richardi Margaretta Richardi Sandra and Phil Ringo Sharon Ritz The Romano Family Maxine Rosen Bobbi and Elmer Rosen Frank and Marianne Rossi Lisa Pauciello Rowe Royalty Press, Inc. Sallee Rush Patricia L. Ryan Ann Schechter Michael M. Schwartz Hannah and Merrill Schwartz Seven Arts Framing Larry and Barbara Shane Molly Sheehan Jennette Shingle Doris Silk Deborah and Mark Simon Glenn and Pam Singer Harris Sklar Stephen Small Laura and Gerard C. Smith Andrea Snyder Ann and Martin Snyder Alan Soffer Kari Souders Becker Suzanne Spain Miriam Spector Don and Ellin Spitzer in honor of Marcia Wohl Phyllis A. Steinberg Carol Stirton-Broad M. Gayle Stockdale Christine Stoughton Leonard and Barbara Sylk Georgene Taylor Karen Leigh Tulis Leah Sheeley Vare Ralph W. Viguers in memory of Aurelia P. Viguers Irma M. Wagman Helen Wallace William G. and Abbie Lee Warden, IV Debora Weber Susan Weiss Peggy West and Charles Honart Chantal and George Westby, MD Alina Wheeler Deirdre Wild Nelson Wollman in honor of Marcia Wohl Janice M. Woods The Yoga Garden

IN-KIND DONATIONS
Tom Ammon The Antique Gallery Richard Berhard Barbie Berkowitz Denise Breard Christopher Bryant Giuliana Calabi Anne Caramanico The Camera Shop Mrs. Frances Fish Glass Jar Gourmet Elaine and Joaquin Grech Bonnie Gross Google, Inc. Alice Hardenbergh Julia Ellen Hogan Jean Homeier Beth Hymel Meg Kennedy Diane Lachman Merion Art & Repro Grant Polley Roberta Ricard Nancy Rowinski Royalty Press Group, Inc. Pubinsteins Andrew Schmidt Rebecca Shapiro Michael Shane Simmons Carol Stirton-Broad Victory Brewing Chantal Westby
*In remembrance.

Thank you for your support. You may contact the Development Director with questions or corrections by calling 610-525-0272 x13.

Donation Key (FY 2009)

Presidents Circle $5,700 and above Directors Circle $2,700 - $5,699 Benefactor $1,070 - $2,699 Patron $570 - $1, 069 Sponsor $270 - $569 Friend $170 - $269 Donors up to $169

Jeremy Libon

Life of Art

REMEMBERED

The 2009/2010 exhibition calendar came to a close with the annual Outreach Exhibition, May 21-June 4, which this year took on the theme of The Space Within. The exhibition celebrates the vibrant and colorful work created by participants in the Art Centers outreach programs, which are designed to reach underserved audiences including children, teens and adults with disabilities, at-risk youth and low-income adults and families. This years participating programs included Delaware County Center for the Blind and Visually Impaired, Elwyn Education Division, Presbyterian Childrens Village and the Art Centers own Exceptional Art classes for children and teens with special needs. Sadly, as the vibrant exhibition was being hung, the Art Center learned of the passing of one of Exceptional Arts longtime students, Jeremy Libon, age 18. A Lower Merion senior, Jeremy had been coming to the Art Center for about 7 years, hardly ever missing a class. When interviewed for a newsletter article back in the Fall of 2008, Jeremy, who loved to paint and work with clay, had this to say about his time at the Art Center.

The projects are all so fun to do and very creative, said Jeremy. I also like learning about art in different parts of This Old House the world, like Africa. With a house that was built c. 1860,
Jeremy Libon

Jeremys smiling face will surely be missed around the Art Center, especially by the students in his class and those who taught him. His sunny disposition rubbed off on everyone he came in contact with. Jeremy was the most positive, kind and friendly person I have ever had the pleasure to know and teach, says Patty Papatheodore, Exceptional Art Teaching Artist. I will miss his smile and playful spirit that brought joy to everyone around him. When Jeremy entered the studio, everyone knew their time would be lled with laughter and fun. Saturdays will never be the same. The Art Center announced a special scholarship in Jeremys memory at the opening reception of the Outreach Exhibition on May 21. The scholarship will be awarded in Fall 2010 to a child or teen who shares the passion Jeremy had for artistic expression.

structural repairs are to be expected. And thats just what the Facilities Committee stumbled upon during a recent walk thru of the building. What initially looked like a leak soon led the committee to get bids to nd out the problem and to choose E.B. Mahoney to take a closer look at the structure. They made fast work of taking down the ceiling and found a structural beam down the middle of the room that was sagging. They believe the beam was once weakened by a re and that over time the load from the Green Studio above caused additional stress to the beam. E.B. Mahoney will oversee the work to reinforce the beam and will also level the oor in the Green Studio, with the Kaele Group acting as the consulting engineer. The work permit for the kitchen has been approved. Since this facility is an old house with stone walls, the project is substantial and will cost $14,000. Donations to the Annual Fund help offset untimely costs such as these. Act now by visiting us online to make a donation at www.mainlineart. org/donation.php, or by calling Anisa Haidary at 610-525-0272 x13. Your support is needed now more than ever!

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Teaching Artist

Sharon Bartmann

Q &A

Q: Q:

My work has a strong connection to nature. I grew up in a family whose religion was the outdoors. Every weekend we hiked the trails in my hometown. My work has a wab--sabi philosophy A beauty of things imperfect, impermanent, and incomplete. I have always found beauty in the imperfect part of a piece where the glaze has run or a bowl that shows that the hand was the main tool in making that piece.

A:

How would you describe your work? What inspires you?

IN THE SPOTLIGHT!

Sharon Bartmann has been a staple at Main Line Art Center for the past 8 years, dabbling in everything from volunteering, to teaching kids classes and camp, to exhibiting her work. Starting this September, shell take on a new role as the Faculty Representative for the Board of Directors. We spent a few minutes getting to know her a little better.

I have served on the Childrens Festival Committee, the Fine Craft Show Committee and organized a collection of art supplies for underprivileged children entitled Art 2 Art. I also co-run the Raku Guild.

A:

Youve done some volunteer work at the Art Center. Tell me about that.

CHUCK THUROW
You may have already noticed Chuck Thurows friendly face at some of our recent events. Last fall, the Art Center received a grant from the Pew Charitable Trusts to hire a consultant to help revitalize the Art Centers exhibition program. Chuck, the former Executive Director of Hyde Park Art Center (HPAC) in Chicago, began working with Judy Herman in January to reposition the Art Center as a go-to resource for exhibitions. Chuck has already helped craft a new vision statement for exhibitions that underscores the Art Centers commitment to providing a quality platform for regional, contemporary artists to showcase their work. He also has met with peer organizations and local artists to identify ways in which the Art Center might further serve emerging artists, and is looking at how collaborative exhibitions might deepen our interconnections with these artists. I am struck, he reports, by the depth of the goodwill there is for Main Line Art Center across Philadelphias arts community and the excitement that Judy and I found for exploring new possibilities. Chucks efforts will culminate with the annual Betsy Meyer Memorial Exhibition in the fall, which he will curate. Chuck Thurow attended Williams College as an undergraduate and studied at both the University of California at Berkeley and the University of Wisconsin at Madison to earn masters degrees in English literature and urban planning, respectively. He served on the HPAC Board of Directors for 23 years before becoming the Executive Director in 2001. Chuck retired from HPAC earlier this year and is relishing (his term) the chance to interact with another citys arts community.

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I can see from your bio that you were an art director and graphic designer for 20 years, working in Los Angeles and then Art Director at the Philadelphia Zoo, before getting into ceramics. Tell me about making the transition from graphic design to ceramics and teaching.
I left the graphic design eld after having my 3rd daughter. It was getting extremely technical and I wanted something hands on that was strictly my creative vision. I started taking classes at the Art Center with my oldest daughter when she was 7. She is now 20. We took everything from basket weaving to ceramics. I decided ceramics had what I was looking for in the creative process. I then took classes here and there at the Art Center, but am mainly self-taught. My rst exhibit was at the Main Line Art Center and it just grew from there. At the Art Center, Ive exhibited my work in the Fine Art Sale, In Depth, Fine Craft Show, the Faculty Exhibition and the Members Show.

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I feel art education is extremely important. I love to touch that child who may not excel anywhere else or communicate verbally, but has an amazing visual sense. People always ask me if their child is artistic to me every child is artistic and it is not necessarily in their technical skills at a young age, but in their passion and their vision. Children have the unique ability to enjoy the process and not necessarily worry about the end result. You can see it in their work and they constantly remind me to do the same. They are so excited to accomplish something on their own. I push them and never underestimate their ability. My job is to guide their vision through technical answers and touch their piece as little as possible. I want them to feel accomplished and maybe see something in a different way than they did before. To learn from each piece and grow from each piece. Art has a lot of life philosophies. The child who may be hung up on doing things right can discover that sometimes a mistake is simply a different way of seeing something.

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What do you enjoy most about teaching?

Q:

You can nd my work in craft stores in Virginia and Maryland, Artista Gallery in Philadelphia, Wayne Gallery Shop in Wayne, Barnstone Gallery in Phoenixville, as well as juried art shows in the area. I also have a website, www.sbartmann.com.

A:

Aside from of the Art Center exhibitions and sales, where else can we see your work?

I come from a family of artists and architects, art teachers and a textile designer. My brother is a celebrated painter in Philadelphia. I was taught to appreciate the creative process and encouraged to express myself artistically. I also had an amazing art teacher in grade school that nourished my appetite for art.

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Tell me about how you developed a love for art.

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I embody what the Art Center is all about. Encouraging artistic experimentation and growth for everyone from the novice (which I was) to the professional (which I am now). A place where families and individuals can spend quality time together and have an enriching experience. Some of us never leave, literally!

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Finally, what does Main Line Art Center mean to you?

Being in this class with her is the zen of my hectic week.

Liza Bergmann

The Bergmanns

We all know the familiar saying, home is where the heart is. For the Begmann family of Haverford, home is where the art is. Marci and her daughters Sara, age 5, Jenna, age 14 and Liza, age 16, have been longtime Members at the Art Center. Four years ago, Liza then 12 years old, began volunteering with Exceptional Art, the Art Centers outreach program for children and teens with special needs, as part of her Mitzvah project. One could say that ever since then, the familys been hooked on all things Main Line Art Center. Walk into the Art Center and head down to the sculpture studio on a Wednesday morning and youre sure to nd Marci hard at work on her mosaics in Carol StirtonBroads class. Wander into Carols class on Wednesday night, and theres Marci again, only this time with daughter Liza working alongside her. The mother/daughter team also has plans to register for a fused glass workshop in the summer. Marci says that this time with her daughter is important for them to stay connected, and it gives them a common interest that they can talk about long after theyve left the studio. I have a big family so this is really the only time just for me and my mom, says Liza. Being in this class with her is the zen of my hectic week. It is break from high school and the rest of my busy schedule. They arent the only people who use the Art Center as a place to stay connected. Sara has kept up her relationship with a friend from preschool by enrolling in classes and camp together for the past 4

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years. Jenna, who has also volunteered for the Exceptional Art program as part of her Mitzvah project, has also taken wheel throwing classes where shes met good friends. Marci views this socialization as a very important benet to being involved in the Art Center. Though the classes, my children have been able to keep up old friendships and make new ones, says Marci. Theyve met kids from other schools and have made some of their best friends at the Art Center. The art-full family, who has joked about moving into a house across the street to be closer to their home away from home, has also enjoyed the Art Centers exhibitions and receptions as a family. Marci and the girls are currently working on getting Leigh to sign up for a class too. Liza believes that theres really something for everyone here at Main Line Art Center. I think that people do not really understand what it means to be involved with the Art Center, says Liza. Whether you need a hobby, a creative outlet, a new skill, a social experience, or a healthy way to release stress, the Art Center is a good place to go. Being involved can teach you about yourself, can help you nd friends with similar interests as you, especially if youre new to the area. You can build your portfolio for college; nd a way to keep busy when youre retired. There are just endless ways the being involved at the Art Center can fulll peoples needs. Learn more about the Art Centers Exceptional Art program or make donation in support of this important outreach program by visiting www.mainlineart. org/outreach.php. Your support makes programs like this possible thank you!

What Volunteering Means to Me

Liza Bergmann
I rst started helping out in the Exceptional Art Program for my Mitzvah project before my bat-mitzvah. At the time I just knew it was convenient being so close to my house and something I might enjoy. During that time I became really attached to this little girl named Kate. When I rst met her she could not talk at all. Every week I got to see her communicate through her art. She always loved to use color. At some point I tried showing her how to make a rainbow since she liked to use color so much. I did not expect her to remember, but the next week when I asked her if she wanted to make a rainbow again she knew what I was talking about and did it all on her own. Seeing her do that felt really great even though it was something so simple. Later we moved on to spirals, shapes, and other things. Months later Kate started speaking a little to us. And now Kate can communicate with her words. Lately I have not been working with Kate, but my experience working with her is what makes me continue to volunteer. I feel like I learn a lot from the class not only about other people, but also about myself. I developed this desire to work with kids who have things tougher than I do. Now I also volunteer helping kids who lack an education from having to go to an underfunded school. More clearly these are the type of things that make me happy and it almost feels like its my duty. I wish I had more time to spend like this.

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Jeremy Libon: A Life of Art, Remembered The Art Center says goodbye to a very special friend and announces a special scholarship in his name. Full article on pg. 9 Q & A with Teaching Artist Sharon Bartmann Starting this September, Sharon will take on a new role as the Faculty Advisor of the Board of Directors. We spent a few minutes getting to know her a little better. Full article on pg. 10 A Family Affair We all know the familiar saying, home is where the heart is. For the Begmann family of Haverford, home is where the art is. Full article on pg. 11

Main Line Art Center receives state arts funding support through a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

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