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SUMMER 2017 NEWSLETTER

THE ARTIST REVEALED: TWO CENTURIES OF

FROM CEZANNE TO DYLAN

Last fall, with the input of our staff, volunteers, members and community leaders, the Museum’s Board of Trustees adopted a new strategic plan for our organization. Among other long-term priorities, the plan calls for making the museum experience more dynamic for all visitors– in particular, for families and children – through the development of new programs and learning opportunities.

Our first step towards achieving this goal is the transformation of an existing classroom on the museum’s lower level into a dedicated center for hands-on arts learning. We began by reviewing similar spaces in art centers and museums across the country and formed a committee of parents to help refine our ideas. Based on this research, local design-build firm Eikamp Arts came on board to help envision new seating, reading and play areas, while McCullough Creative developed new graphics. I invite your family to drop in and try out our reimagined Glab Family Art Studio soon.

WWELCOME

FROM THE DIRECTOR

BOUNDARY OBJECT: WORKS BY FIDENCIO FIFIELD-PEREZ

GALLERY C MAY 26 – JULY 23, 2017

Opening Reception And Artist Talk: Friday, May 26, 5-8 pm

DuMA is pleased to present this off-site exhibition as part of its commitment to emerging contemporary artists and ongoing collaboration with Gallery C in Dubuque’s Historic Millwork District.

BOARD OF TRUSTEES2017 OfficersDr. Tom Benda, Jr., SecretaryChris Even, TreasurerTom Peckosh, Vice-PresidentJeanne Quann, PresidentChris Schiesl, Past-President

DirectorsAlan Bird Tim ConlonDr. Paul DeLongRussell KnightDr. Randall LengelingSr. Joan Lingen, BVMTim NewlinHeather Cairns RundeJulie SteffenTonya TrummChristopher WandJack WertzbergerRobert Wethal

STAFFAmethyst Barron

Membership & Visitor Services Associate

Margaret Buhr Director of EducationJean Hoeger Director of OperationsKatherine Schroeder Marketing & Events ManagerStacy Peterson Associate Curator and RegistrarDavid Schmitz Executive DirectorErik Steffenson Maintenance Specialist

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DuMA CONTEMPORARIES SERIES

Born in Oaxaca, Mexico, raised in North Carolina, and educated in Iowa City, Fidencio Fifield-Perez produces paintings, prints and large-scale installation works that explore the cultural, social, and political dimensions of immigration, all told from a deeply personal perspective.

The artist’s chosen materials and methods also refer to the crafts and customs taught to him as a toddler in Oaxaca – ones used to celebrate festivals and mourn the dead. For Fifield-Perez these techniques are a way to reconnect with a time and place no longer present.

Summer also brings the return of one of our most popular exhibits, the DuMA Biennial. Now in its sixth year, the 2017 DuMA Biennial (see page 8) showcases the incredible diversity and quality of contemporary art being made in our region today–by artists just beginning their careers to those in their third or fourth decade. I promise you will come away with a deeper appreciation of how artistically rich our corner of the world really is.

While you’re here, don’t miss The Artist Revealed: Two Centuries of Portraits from Cezanne to Dylan (see page 6) and head over to Gallery C for Boundary Object: Works by Fidencio Fifield-Perez, part of our occasional series of off-site exhibitions.

Finally, we welcome Katherine Schroeder aboard as DuMA’s new Marketing & Events Manager and thank all of our volunteers, including our newest museum docents, for sharing their time and talents with our visitors (see pg. 4).

See you at the museum.

David

SNEAK PEEK: MAY 19-21, DURING THE DUBUQUE FINE ARTS FESTIVAL

Located in a former multi-use classroom on the museum’s lower level, the Glab Family Art Studio has been reimagined as a center for hands-on learning and play through the visual arts.

New art-making stations and activities are designed to capture our youngest visitors’ imaginations and to satisfy their desire to touch, feel, and explore. Each station relates to the museum’s collections and exhibits through age-appropriate learning methods and connects the activities of looking at and making art.

For example, mounted hide-a-way boxes containing materials commonly used in art will provide a tactile experience for infants and toddlers, while a two-way portrait station will allow children to trace their own reflection or the image of another child or parent. For older children and teens, drawing and printmaking activities and a new stop-motion animation station will aid in developing new technical abilities and skills around design and storytelling.

INTRODUCING THE GLAB FAMILY ART STUDIOThe Glab Family Art Studio will also provide maximum flexibility to families and caregivers, who may use the space during regular museum hours (except for posted camps and classes) or rent it for private events.

Questions? Contact Director of Education Margaret Buhr at 563-557-1851.

Thank you to our generous donors and sponsors who made this project possible.

SUMMER 2017 PROGRAMMINGYoung artists will explore the Museum’s galleries for inspiration and head to the studio to create their own works of art in a variety of mediums.

The Museum’s educational philosophy focuses on experimentation, problem solving and “thinking outside the box”. Students create art in a safe and positive environment, finding inspiration in the Museum’s exhibitions and collections. Originality and self-expression are encouraged.

The summer exhibitions which will serve as a creative stimulus to instructors and students are:

The Artist Revealed: Two Centuries of Portraits from Cezanne to DylanThe Artist Revealed will include more than 60 artist portraits and self-portraits, made by and depicting leading 19th, 20th, and 21st-century artists, including Max Beckmann, Paul Cezanne, Chuck Close, Thomas Eakins, Kathe Kollwitz, James McNeill Whistler, and Grant Wood.

2017 DuMA BiennialStaged every two years, the DuMA Biennial showcases the quality and diversity of contemporary art produced throughout the Tri-State area and extended region. More than 45 artists were selected to participate in 2015, representing a variety of media, style, and subject matter.

SUMMER ART CAMPS

Monday-Friday, June 19-239:30-11 am - Ages 6-8

Monday-Friday, June 26-309:30-11 am - Ages 9-12

Monday-Friday, July 10-149:30-11 am - Ages 13-16

INSTRUCTORS: Margaret Buhr and Caitlin Donald. All supplies included. Please dress for mess.

Cost: $50 per child ($45 Museum Members)

To register call DuMA at 563-557-1851 or visit www.dbqart.com

Deadline to register: June 13

(Donations of $500 or more received by April 15, 2017).

- Jeffrey and Diane Bertsch- Mary Ellen Carew Bequest - Tim and Christine Conlon & Conlon Construction- Wayne Coursey, in memory of Eileen Coursey- Henry Family Foundation- Brad and Jillayne Pinchuk- Rotary Club of Dubuque- Dr. Barbara Woodward

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Docents are tour guides trained to interact with and educate Museum visitors about the Museum’s exhibitions and collections. Docents are an integral part of the Museum’s mission, which seeks to foster an appreciation for and understanding of the visual arts.

Christine SchieslMarilynne Fields Sandy Nickel Jan Klenske

Chris Schiesl leads group through Shiny, Sticky, Smooth – Pop Art and the Senses exhibition.

WELCOME NEW DOCENTS

PEDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

LUNCH & LEARN SERIESTuesday, May 9, 12:15-1 pmMEET THE 2016-17 GRANT WOOD FELLOWS, printmakers Tameka Norris and Colin Lyons. These artists focus their work on issues of race, ethnicity, and the environment.

Friday, May 5, 12 and 19, 12:15-1 pm CAROL EHLERS, ART HISTORY EDUCATOR: PATHS OF CAMILLE PISSARROThe three programs will feature images that reflect the life of Impressionist artist Camille Pissarro. Ehlers will provide information about his life and the interactions between his artistic styles and political ideas.

Camille Pissarro, The Hermitage at Pontoise, 1867 [Public domain], via Wikimedia Commons.

FAMOUS DEAD ARTIST SERIESSunday, June 25 at 1:30 pm DOUG MACKIE AS AMERICAN ARCHITECT FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT

One of the Museum’s most anticipated semi-annual events, the Famous Dead Artist series brings legendary artists to life through portrayals by local actors.

Featured artists span the visual, performing, literary, and culinary worlds and have included Pablo Picasso, Charlie Chaplin, Julia Child, and Leonard Bernstein, among many others. Come early. Seats fill up fast!

MUSEUM MATINEES The Collector (2007)Sunday, July 22 at 1:30 pm Running time: 62 minutes The Collector explores the 46-year career of Allan Stone, the famed New York City gallery owner and art collector.

Hairy Who & the Chicago Imagists (2014) Sunday, August 13 at 1:30 pm Running time 107 minutes In the mid-1960s, Chicago’s diverse artists followed no trend, preferring a path they defiantly made for themselves.

ADULT PROGRAMS

YOUTH PROGRAMS

SECOND SATURDAYSJoin us for free and family-oriented program-ming every second Saturday of the month at 1 pm. Second Saturdays feature culturally-diverse performing arts, and hands-on art activities that the entire family will enjoy.

May 13: Hip Hop and Spoken Word with Dreaming Allegiance

June 10: Bob Beardsley, Magician

July 8: Bell Tower Theater Selections from the kids for kid’s show, the musical “The Happy Elf ”

No Second Saturday in August

YOUNG AT ARTToddlers ages 3-5, accompanied by a parent or grandparent, will enjoy a merry time creating art. Please come dressed to get messy! Instructor: Hana Velde.

WHENEvery second and fourth Tuesday.

TIME2:00 to 2:45 pmNote: June 27, July 11 & 25 @ 11 am

TUITIONFree. All supplies are furnished.Please call Margaret Buhr at 563.557.1851 Monday-Friday, or email mbuhr@dbqart.com for more information or to enroll a student.

BABY & ME TOURSBabies and their caregivers are welcome to participate in a 30-minute tour of the Museum exhibitions, focused on shapes, colors, and textures.

Please register for this tour by calling the museum.

This program is free and held monthly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of the month at 9 am.

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The Artist Revealed: Two Centuries of Portraits from Cezanne to Dylan includes more than 60 self-portraits and portraits, made by and depict-ing leading 19th, 20th, and 21st-century artists.

For nearly as long as humans have lived, we have drawn, painted, and sculpted our own image and that of others. For most of history, portraiture served a very practical purpose: to document our own existence and to capture an accurate likeness for posterity. This began to change in the late 19th century, as cameras and film became readily available and afford-able technologies for the general public. While artists continued to create portraits, they no longer served as the primary record of their subject. Instead, and in keeping with broader trends in modern art, many artists sought to express a feeling and capture the inner essence, rather than the outward appearance, of their subjects.

PREMIER EXHIBITION SERIES

The Artist Revealed traces this history, begin-ning with the earliest work in the exhibition, a small wood engraving by American Winslow Homer, dating to 1857; continuing to Paul Cezanne, a French Post-Impressionist artist; and extending to contemporary images by artists as diverse as Norman Rockwell, Alex Katz, Dieter Roth, and Rose Frantzen.

Other highlights include Milton Glaser’s iconic portrait of American singer/songwriter Bob Dylan, on loan from the National Portrait Gallery in Washington, D.C., and Grant Wood’s only painted self-portrait, on loan from the Figge Art Museum in Davenport.

Not surprisingly, a majority of the images in the exhibition depict visual artists; however, leading figures in other creative fields, including music, literature, and film, are represented, too.

COMPLETE LIST OF LENDERS: Public collections: Des Moines Art Center, the Figge Art Museum, Grinnell College Faulconer Gallery, the National Portrait Gallery in Washington D.C., and Syra-cuse University Art Galleries.

Private Collections: Dan Weitz, Rose Frantzen, Diego Lasansky, and Larry Gerber.

Additional support for The Artist Revealed: Two Centuries of Portraits from Cezanne to Dylan was provided by:

I. Michael Heyman Smithsonian Across American Affiliations Fund

Joint Ticket Partner: National Mississippi River Museum & Aquarium

MAJOR SUPPORT

PortraitsTHE ARTIST REVEALED: TWO CENTURIES OF

FROM CEZANNE TO DYLANMay 14 – August 6, 2017 Lobby, McNamer Gallery and Lengeling Gallery

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In celebration of The Artist Revealed, and the central role that portraiture continues to play in American art, DuMA has undertaken a unique art-commissioning project called “Not Just Another Pretty Face” (NJAPF).

Founded by the Hyde Park Art Center in Chicago and now replicated by museums across the U.S., NJAPF brings together artists and patrons in an accessible process that builds lasting relationships among museums, artists, and collectors.

Commissioned works will be on view at the museum during this exhibition. Participating artists include:

- John Bissell- Heidi Draley-McFall- Adam Eikamp- Rose Franzten

NOT JUST ANOTHER PRETTY FACE

RELATED EVENTS:

LUNCH & LEARNWednesday, June 28, 12:15-1 pm

POLITICS AND PORTRAITUREDR. BRYAN ZYGMONTASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF ART HISTORYClarke University

The following donors made a gift in memory of Heather Norman, who passed away in June after an extended illness. Heather served as DuMA’s exhibitions manager from 2001-2003.

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2017 DUMA BIENNIALMAY 27 - AUGUST 20, 2017

2017 DuMA BIENNIALMay 27 - August 20, 2017

OPENING RECEPTION AND FIRST FRIDAYFriday, June 2, 5-8 pm

The DUMA Biennial returns with an invigorat-ing survey of new works created by regional contemporary artists.

The Dubuque Museum of Art organizes this popular and highly-competitive exhibition every two years to highlight the artistic talent that enriches the quality of life of our region. The DuMA Biennial is recognized as a premier juried exhibition opportunity and brings

together emerging and established artists who are actively producing and presenting new work.

A Call for Entries went out in December 2016 and resulted in a record 208 artists from Iowa, Minnesota, Wisconsin, Illinois and Missouri submitting over 580 works of art for juror Amanda Burdan to review. The continued growth of the Biennial underscores the importance of this type of regional, open-call exhibition opportunity and brings special attention to the talent in our own backyard. With its geographical focus, the DUMA Biennial also presents a visual representation of life in this region through distinctive artistic styles, themes, and materials.

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DUBUQUE MUSEUM OF ART AWARDED FEDERAL GRANT FROM NATIONAL ENDOWMENT FOR THE HUMANITIES

DuMA has been awarded $6,000 in federal grant funding from the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) to conduct a general preservation assessment of its permanent collections. DuMA was among 290 organizations, across 43 states, awarded competitive funding from the NEH during its most recent grant cycle.

RELATED EVENTS

BURDAN GALLERY TALK Saturday, June 3, 1:30 pm

Amanda C. Burdan is Associate Curator at the Brandywine River Museum of Art in Chadds Ford, Pennsylvania. Her most recent exhibition Rural Modern: American Art Beyond the City, which included Grant Wood’s Appraisal, opened at the Brandywine in October 2016 and traveled to the High Museum of Art in early 2017. Burdan holds MA and Ph.D. degrees from Brown University and has previously held curatorial posts at the Florence Griswold Museum, the Philadelphia Museum of Art and the Rhode Island School of Design Museum of Art.

MOVIES AT THE MUSEUMIn partnership with US Bank, DuMA presents Movies at the Museum. Grab a blanket, a bite to eat from the visiting food truck, and settle in with friends & family to watch a free movie at Washington Park. Programing will start at 6:30 pm with the movie starting at dusk.

• Friday, June 30 - Night at the Museum (Adventure)• Friday, July 14 - Willy Wonka (Classic)• Sunday, August 6 - Beauty & The Beast (Animated/1991 Version)

SPECIAL EVENTS

INTRODUCING GUIDE BY CELL Mobile Audio Guide

EDUCATE AND ENGAGEDo you enjoy learning the story behind a work of art and the artist who made it? Are you interested in hearing diverse perspectives on art, from curators, educators, and visitors? DuMA’s new mobile audio guide, Guide By Cell, is for you!

The Dubuque Museum of Art now offers Guide By Cell Audio Tours to educate and share information with our patrons through their mobile devices. These self-directed tours allow a patron to learn more about a current exhibition at their own pace. Look for the Guide By Cell logo in each of our galleries & enjoy your tour!

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FALL DINING SERIESThe Muse’s Menu will kick off the artful series of dining experiences benefiting museum programs.

Feast on a multi-course menu, featuring pairings of art and cuisine crafted by Angela and Carolyn from Life’s a Feast, Saturday, August 19th at 6:30 pm.

Register in advance by emailing Amethyst Barron at abarron@dbqart.com or calling 563.557.1851. Space is limited. The Fall Dining Series continues on September 24 and October 22. Stay tuned for further details!

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DuMA members are essential to our mission to connect generations of people to art. Your support enables us to pursue bold new ways to transform our community and lives through art and culture. If you are currently a member, thank you for your support and commitment!

During our Spring Membership Campaign, we encourage active members to nominate a friend, family member or colleague to join for first time.

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SPRING DUMA MEMBERSHIP CAMPAIGN

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Benefits for New Members:• Free admission to First Fridays ($90 annual value)• Invitation to Attend Special Member Trips• Fall Dining Series Discount and Early Registration• Reciprocal benefits at more than 800 museums nationwide (at $125 level and above)• And much more! Plus, all new members and their nominators will receive a coupon for 50% off any one item in our Museum Shop!

Visit DBQART.COM/MEMBERSHIP today or call 563-557-1851.

GREAT GIVE DAY 2017THURSDAY, MAY 11

Great Give Day is a 24-hour, online giving event organized by the Community Founda-tion of Greater Dubuque. The goal of Great Give Day is to inspire the community to come together to support the work of local nonprofits.

All donations to the Dubuque Museum of Art on Great Give Day will be directed to museum education and outreach projects.

The minimum donation is $10; there is no maximum.

Visit greatgiveday.org for details.

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MINNESOTA MARINEART MUSEUMJuly 22, 2017 (alternate date August 12)

Join us for an art-filled day trip to the Minnesota Marine Art Museum (MMAM) in Winona, Minnesota.

Established in 2006, the MMAM has attracted national recognition for its world-class collections of marine art, Impressionist and Post-Impressionist paintings, and American art. The MMAM is home to masterpieces by Turner, Monet, Renoir, Van Gogh, Cassatt,

MEMBER TRIPGauguin, Picasso, Matisse, Kandinsky, O’Keeffe, Homer, Wyeth, and many more.

An overnight option and extension to visit the Rochester Art Center is available, pending sufficient interest.

Family members and personal guests of members are welcome to join (at cost). The price of the trip is $50 per person to cover transportation and admission, with lunch extra. Reservations, including payment, are due by June 25.

MEMBER PROFILE: BETSY & BOB BADGER - SUMMER 2017

Why did you become a member? For over 40 years, one particular interest we have shared is visiting art museums throughout our travels. Growing up in the Kansas City area, the Nelson Atkins Museum was our earliest exposure to curated collections, so we had a great example right at home. We make a point to visit art museums wherever we go. Our approach to the art we see is very different – Bob likes the emotional connection he feels with the art work, and Betsy is more interested in how artists develop and change their themes and techniques over time.

Neither of us can pick a favorite (other than DuMA!) but Bob’s list would certainly include the Prado in Madrid, Spain and the Getty Museum in California. Betsy’s favorites include the Chicago Museum of Art and the Phillips Collection in Washington DC.

What is your favorite part about being a member? Our favorite part about being a member of DuMA is our pleasant surprise when we moved here and learned that we have such a great art museum right here in Dubuque, Iowa--along with an active and vibrant arts community.

What do you enjoy most about the Museum? Betsy enjoys Lunch and Learn art history classes with Margi Buhr’s excellent curriculum and presentation. Bob enjoys seeing new exhibits as they travel through.

What would you like to see happen next? We are looking forward to seeing further collaborations between DuMA and other arts groups both in Dubuque and this region. We’re also very excited about the educational offerings to children and the upcoming programs to expand that.

FUTURE MEMBER TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIESHave you enjoyed the DuMA member trips in the past and want to participate in the future? Let us know. Two different member trips are in the works for this fall but they will only occur pending sufficient member interest.

EXPO Chicago September 16-17, 2017 Enjoy a weekend adventure in the Windy City and visit to EXPO Chicago, the city’s leading exhibition of modern and contemporary art and design. Held in Navy Pier’s Festival Hall, EXPO Chicago includes four days of art discussion, appreciation, and viewing. While in Chicago, we also anticipate visits to one or more artist studios and private collections.

20th Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio TourOctober 14, 2017 An annual tradition entering its third decade, the Northeast Iowa Artists’ Studio Tour typically includes stops at more than 40 artist studios spread across scenic Northeast Iowa. Travel in comfort with museum friends and visit the studios of leading artists working in all media.

To indicate your interest, please contact Amethyst Barron, membership and visitor services associate, at abarron@dbqart.com or call 563-557-1851.

The following donors made a gift in memory of Heather Norman, who passed away in June after an extended illness. Heather served as DuMA’s exhibitions manager from 2001-2003.

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The following donors made a gift in memory of Heather Norman, who passed away in June after an extended illness. Heather served as DuMA’s exhibitions manager from 2001-2003.

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CCALENDAR OF EVENTS

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FIRST FRIDAYSFriday, May 5, 5 pm-8 pm

BABY & ME TOURSTuesday, May 9 & 23, 9 am

YOUNG AT ARTTuesday, May 9 & 23, 2 pm

LUNCH & LEARNTuesday, May 9, 12:15 pm Friday, May 5, 12, and 19, 12:15 pm

SECOND SATURDAYSSaturday, May 13, 1 pm

ANNUAL MEMBERS’ MEETINGWednesday, May 24, 6 pm

BOUNDARY OBJECT OPENINGFriday, May 26, Gallery C

MAYFIRST FRIDAYSFriday, June 2, 5 pm-8 pm

GALLERY TALKAmanda C. Burdan, Ph.D.Saturday, June 3, 1:30 pm

BABY & ME TOURSTuesday, June 13 & 27, 9 am

YOUNG AT ARTTuesday, June 13 & 27, 2 pm

LUNCH & LEARNWednesday, June 28, 12:15 pm

SECOND SATURDAYSSaturday, June 10, 1 pm

FAMOUS DEAD ARTIST SERIESSunday, June 25, 1:30 pm

SUMMER ART CAMPMonday-Friday, June 19-23, 9:30-11 am Ages 6-8Monday-Friday, June 26-30, 9:30-11 am Ages 9-12

MOVIES AT THE MUSEUMFriday, June 30, 6:30 pm

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First Fridays continues with strong hands on programming to compliment the ongoing exhibitions. Occurring the first Friday of every month @ 5 pm.

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JUNE 2 – SELF PORTRAITS

JULY 7 – OUTDOOR ART

FIRST FRIDAYSFriday, July 7, 5 pm-8 pm

SECOND SATURDAYSSaturday, July 8, 1 pm

SUMMER ART CAMPMonday-Friday, July 10-14, 9:30-11 am Ages 13-16

BABY & ME TOURSTuesday, July 11 & 25, 9 am

YOUNG AT ARTTuesday, July 11 & 25, 2 pm

MUSEUM MATINEESunday, July 22 at 1:30 pm

MOVIES AT THE MUSEUMFriday, July 14, 6:30 pm

JULYMOVIES AT THE MUSEUMSunday, August 6, 6:30 pm

BABY & ME TOURSTuesday, August 8 & 22, 9 am

YOUNG AT ARTTuesday, August 8 & 22, 2 pm

MUSEUM MATINEESunday, August 13 at 1:30 pm

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Milton Glaser, Bob Dylan, 1966, color photolithographic poster with halftone, 33 x 21.937 inches, National Portrait Gallery, Smithsonian Institution. Art ©Milton Glaser. Image: National Portrait Gallery.

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Chris Schiesl Gives School Tour, Image: Courtesy of Jessica Reilly, Telegraph Herald

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Kid Masks, Young at Art, Image: Courtesy of Hana Velde

Mary Cassatt, Mother and Child (A Goodnight Hug), 1880 [private collection], via Wikimedia Commons.

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Grant Wood, Self-portrait, 1932-41, oil on Masonite, 14 x 11.75 inches, Courtesy of the Figge Art Museum, City of Davenport Art Collection, Friends of Art Acquisition Fund, 1965.1. Art © Figge Art Museum, successors to the Estate of Nan Wood Graham/Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY.

Paul Cézanne, Portrait du Peintre A. Guillaumin au Pendu, ca. 1873, etching on laid paper, 6.125 x 4.5 inches, Syracuse University Art Galleries. Art ©1992, Frederick J. Brown. Image: Courtesy of the Syracuse University Art Collection.

Mauricio Lasansky, Goya, 1985, color etching on wove paper, 22 x 17.75 inches, Syracuse University Art Galleries, Collection Purchase. Art ©Lasansky Corporation. Image: Courtesy of the Syracuse University Art Collection.

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Rose Frantzen, Self Portrait: Waiting, Watchful, 2002, oil on canvas, 52x46 in., Private collection. Art ©Rose Frantzen. Image: Rose Frantzen.

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Gateway Dance Theatre Dancers, Image: Courtesy of Eric J. Salmon

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University of Dubuque, Fall into Art 2016 Image: Courtesy of Ronald Tigges, Digital Dubuque

AANNUAL REPORT

In 2016, DuMA’s Board of Trustees set a new course for the organization by adopting a five-year strategic plan and updating the museum’s Foundation Statements and long-term goals, as follows:

OUR MISSIONThe Dubuque Museum of Art seeks to excite, engage, and serve diverse communities within the Tri-State area through our collections, exhibitions, and educational programs. We connect generations of people to their cultural heritage and exceptional art.

OUR VISIONThe Dubuque Museum of Art will be a leading cultural organization and a dynamic community hub. While enhancing our collections and exhibi-tions, we will foster lifelong learning and engagement with the arts to have a lasting impact on the quality of life in the Tri-State area.

PRIORITIES• Strengthen and deepen the museum’s engagement with the community.• Establish the museum as a core partner in K-12, continuing and higher education.• Increase organizational and financial capacity.• Make the museum experience more dynamic through superior collections, exhibitions, visitor services, and facilities.• Strengthen the museum’s identity, communications, and relevance to core audiences.

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HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2016

AREAS OF IMPACT

MUSEUM EDUCATION• Introduced Second Saturdays, a monthly family-focused event bringing together hands-on art activities and the popular Museum Family Matinee series, sponsored by Mediacom

• Hosted the national nonprofit Arts & Minds for a multi-day training on using works of art to stimulate conversation among adults with memory loss and their caregivers. The training and resulting pilot program, In The Mind’s Eye, were supported by a grant from the Wahlert Foundation.

• Partnered with St. Mark Youth Enrichment on their summer Heroes Academy and Early Risers programs

EDUCATION PARTNERSHIPS AND PUBLIC ENGAGEMENT

K-12• Presented the annual Citywide All-School Student Art Exhibition during Art & Music in our Schools Month

UNIVERSITY OF DUBUQUE PARTNERSHIPStudents in Professor Garfield’s graphic design course were challenged to create posters, in one of three iconic design styles, promoting DuMA. The posters were exhibited as part of October’s citywide Fall into Art event.

The Bisignano Gallery at the University of Dubuque displayed Salvador Dali’s 12 Signs of the Zodiac, on loan from DuMA, in April. Students in Professor Alan Garfield’s art history course wrote, edited, and designed the exhibit catalogue.

EXPOSURE TO ARTS EDUCATION BENEFITS AT RISK STUDENTS69% increase in reading ability identified in St. Mark’s Hero’s Academy students evaluated with pre/post-tests.

• Hosted arts educators for a professional development day

• Record attendance for Summer Art Camps, with more than one-third of students receiving a need-based scholarship

COLLEGE & UNIVERSITY• Students studying Visual Literacy at Clarke University designed and produced original e-magazines reflecting DuMA’s history, programs, and role within our community.

The Quigley Gallery at Clarke University displayed works by Ellen Wagener in October, in tandem with the artist’s mid-career retrospective at DuMA

• Jim Welu, Loras College alumnus and director emeritus of the Worchester Art Museum, delivered a talk at Loras College in October. “Monuments Men at Home and Away” profiled the heroic actions taken by Iowa native George Stout and his unit during WWII, who were charged with recovering stolen works of art.

SPECIAL EVENTS

• Started a new social series called First Fridays. Held in conjunction with other community arts events, First Fridays celebrates the creative spirit of our community and features a different theme each month.

• Staged artful special events, including the Mother-Daughter Brunch celebrating the art of Janet Ruttenberg and her daughter, artist Kathy Ruttenberg.

• The Summer Dining Series featured artful dishes inspired by the exhibits and collections and prepared by local chefs,

EXHIBITIONS AND COLLECTIONS

HIGHLIGHTS• Named a national affiliate of the Smithsonian Institution in January, in recognition of its collections and record of programmatic performance,

• Installed three sculptures on the museum grounds, including works by Tom Gibbs and John Anderson-Bricker and a sculpture on loan by the late David Hayes.

SUPPORT

• Received major support from the Community Foundation of Greater Dubuque’s Grants to Green program, which

BY THE NUMBERS

Named a National Affiliate of Smithsonian Institution - only third in Iowa

Collaborated with more than two dozen community non-profits

Accessioned 21 new works to the permanent collections

Featured 11 Exhibitions in 2016

Installed 3 sculptures on museum grounds

IN THE MIND’S EYE PROGRAM IMPROVES QUALITY OF LIFE“In medical research they have found brain cells don’t die, but rather they become dormant. We must use those cells to bring them back to life. For me, the visual helps. It’s powerful, it far outlasts verbal (communication).” – Dr. Richard Collins, program participant

helps nonprofit organizations improve their energy efficiency and save on energy costs. The funds will be used to replace the museum’s current boiler with a new, high-efficiency unit.

• The Annual Gala, Art Auction and Raffle, held on November 11 at the Hotel Julien Dubuque, set a record for sponsorship and Fund-a-Need donations and was attended by more than 200 guests.

• Partnered on the inaugural Starry Nights event, which raised awareness and critical funds for addressing mental health issues through the arts.

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POINTS OF IMPACTSpecial Events 1,905

Off-Site Program Attendance 3,875

Educational Programs 1,257

Children Served 1,262

Adult Tours, Admissions, Classes, Rentals 4,578

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