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THE ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM’S PERMANENT COLLECTION IS ALMOST

A LIVING THING. The curators are tasked with growing and nurturing the artworks and history objects in their care while keeping an eye toward the future.

In 2020, Museum curators performed an analysis of its collection. The gaps uncovered now lead the curators in their efforts to seek out important objects and artworks that enhance and broaden areas of curatorial focus. And while the Museum receives many donated artworks and history objects, the curators often want to purchase items to expand the collection in a specific way, for which there is a limited budget.

At the same time, caring for the items in the collection is also part of a museum’s mandate. For instance, outdoor sculptures need particular care given their exposure to weather. For example, patina sometimes needs to be reapplied to bronze sculptures. Additionally, history objects, such as bultos and retablos, are made of wood and need their own specialized attention. “Every object in the collection, including ceramics, textiles, garments, and sculptures, has specific needs,” says Steve Pettit, curator of collections. “There are 33,000 objects to consider, from abacus beads to zither strings.”

Andrew Rodgers, CEO of the Museum Foundation, says that devoting assets to acquiring artwork and artifacts, and caring for the collection is a critical need. “The Museum often approaches us about acquiring new items, and with our newly created Acquisitions and Care Fund, if the Museum wants to purchase something or needs help with a restoration, there will be a pool of money for the collection.”

Please contact us at info@albuquerque museumfoundation.org if you would like to help the Museum grow and care for its collection!

Allan Houser, Chiricahua Apache, 1914. Apache, Oklahoma – 1994 Santa Fe, New Mexico Prayer 1994 bronze, ed. 1/8. Albuquerque Museum, museum purchase, 1997 General Obligation Bonds PC1999.1.1 There are many ways to support the Museum and many benefits we provide as we recognize your enthusiasm and contributions.

• Make a direct, unrestricted contribution.

• Contribute to Magic Bus, which provides virtual and in-person tours, art activity kits, and curriculum resources for students and their teachers.

The Magic Bus brings the world of art, history, and culture to our schools.

Suggested donation, $175 • Donate to the Acquisitions and Care Fund (see related story) which empowers the Museum to grow and preserve its collection for future generations. • Become a Masterworks

Sponsor and support the world-class exhibitions at the

Museum. Your name is placed next to the sponsored work, and you’ll receive special event invitations.

• Leave a legacy by joining the aM Society and including the Albuquerque

Museum Foundation in your estate plans. • Invite friends and family to become members of the

Museum Foundation

Hal Behl Turns 100!

HAL HAS A CLEAR LOVE OF ART.

Wall space in his Northeast Heights home is covered with artifacts from his travels (100 countries and all continents, including, yes, Antarctica): masks in the study, wooden spoons on the kitchen wall, Chinese marionettes, and tinwork in the front hallway. It’s a three-dimensional history of the Behls’ globetrotting. Behl has been chairman of the Museum’s Board of Trustees, currently serves on the Foundation Board, and has been a member “forever. … A long time.” He continues to travel, too!

SAVE THE DATE - MARCH 4 - APRIL 16, 2023

MEMORIALS AND TRIBUTES

IN HONOR OF DEBBIE & SCOTT ELDER'S ANNIVERSARY Judy Elder

IN MEMORY OF GAY BETZER Albuquerque Old Glass Club Nancy and Cliff Blaugrund Sarah and Doug Brown Louise Campbell-Tolber and Steven Tolber Corrales Historical Society Hanley Cox Michelle Dillon Deborah Good and Andrew Schultz Suzi, Gary and Stacey Grant Del Gustafson Ann and Bernard Holladay Rosalyn Hurley Mary Molofsky Rebecca Perkins Diane and Matt Sloves Robert St. John Ann and A.C. Taylor

IN MEMORY OF DR JAMES LOWRY Dr Andrew and Kathleen Metzger

IN MEMORY OF JULIA SELIGMAN Cris and Kenneth Abbott Susan Kennedy Barbara Kleinfeld

IN MEMORY OF SIDNEY SCHULTZ Cris and Kenneth Abbott

ArtsThrive has been moved to the spring! ArtsThrive: Art Exhibition and Benefit will be held at Albuquerque Museum, March 4 – April 16, 2023. SHARE THE LOVE! Show

Per current IRS policy, distributions made from Donor-Advised Funds or Family Foundations may not be used to fulfill a pledge or Patrons’ Circle Membership that would result in a personal benefit to a donor or a member of donor’s family (e.g., tickets to events, dinners, tables for events, etc.). Please call if you have additional questions or need clarification. your love for the Albuquerque Museum referring a member today! Members have free access to local and global art exploring the issues of our time. Visit our website to learn more.

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PATRONS' CIRCLE DINNER, APRIL 7, 2022

TOP ROW: Cliff Blaugrund; Andrew Schultz and Dr. Deborah Good; SECOND ROW: Cornelius Smith and Kenneth Conwell, II; Albuquerque Museum Foundation’s Director of Events & Donor Relations Elaine Richardson; Debra and Clint Dodge; THIRD ROW: Orlando Lucero and BJ Jones; Katherine Kohlhepp and Max Parrill; BOTTOM: Kathleen and Dr. Andrew Metzger and Albuquerque Museum’s Curator of History Leslie Kim

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Front Cover Lee Marmon, Juana Marie Pino, 1959, gelatin silver print, Albuquerque Museum, gift of Cate Stetson, PC2021.72.12.A

COMING SOON TO THE ALBUQUERQUE MUSEUM

HISTORIC AND CONTEMPORARY LANDSCAPES REFLECT CHANGING ATTITUDES TOWARDS THE LAND

On view October 8, 2022 –February 12, 2023

Three exhibitions from the Thomas Cole National Historic Site in New York feature works by Thomas Cole, Kiki Smith, and Shi Guorui, engaging with the Hudson River area in New York. In addition, Albuquerque Museum presents an exhibition of works by Paula Wilson and Nicola Lopez reflecting on human interactions in New Mexico’s desert landscapes.

Thomas Cole, Dream of Arcadia, about 1838, oil paint on canvas, 38 5/8 × 62 ¾ in. (98.1 × 159.4 cm), Denver Art Museum: Gift of Mrs. Lindsey Gentry, 1954.71, Image courtesy of the Denver Art Museum