TAM Volunteers: ARC Meeting Cancelled in April & Notes on Success!

Hello ARC Volunteers-

I want to start off by thanking all of you who contributed to the success of last Saturday’s program Picture This: The Evolution of Children’s Book Illustration. ARC Volunteers contributed $1250 towards the program and countless hours developing the program, distributing postcards, making a display for the ARC, and so much more to make that day possible. We had 104 people in attendance who offered very favorable reviews on the surveys that were turned in. The speakers were also very positive in their feedback of the event during the reception hosted by Linda Martinez, Nancy Waltman, and Elsie Claypool. Thanks to all of you for making Tacoma Art Museum such an inspirational place to be!

 

Secondly, due to unpopular demand, I will need to cancel the meeting scheduled for Sunday, April 26. It was brought to my attention that perhaps it is best to wait for Fall at this point. I know that many of you have fun things scheduled in the summers and that timing is more miss than hit this time of year.

 

Given that I cannot discuss this at our meeting, I still wanted to approach you about the next proposed ARC programming idea presented by one of our industrious volunteers. Sarah Cross thought that it would be nice for the ARC to offer a story telling time in which an ARC volunteer would read a book or two to visitors as part of Tacoma Art Museum programming. That brings up a couple of questions, not least of which is whether any of you are interested in taking turns at doing the reading of said books. You could give suggestions of featured titles though Paula, Director of Education, will have final say on the books selected for the story time. We would want to feature books that tied into exhibitions in some way. Secondly, I would want your feedback as to timing on such an activity. I believe that we have narrowed down the day to Third Thursday but we are still open to a time – thinking so far runs towards late afternoon but we are open to suggestions. We would want to start this in the Fall so your feedback is very important now in determining if we move forward. For now, I need to know if you are 1) interested in being a reader and 2) What time you think would be most appropriate on Third Thursday to offer such a program.

 

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Volunteers: Another Plea for the ARC

Hello ARC Volunteers-

I am trying once again to fill shifts for April. I still have quite a few that need to be filled if we are going to keep the doors open. Please take a look at your calendars and let me know if you can fill one or more of these shifts:

 

Thursdays

April 2, 9 & 23   10 am – 1:30 pm

April 2 & 30       1:30 – 5 pm

 

Saturdays

April 11 & 18     1:30 – 5 pm

 

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum.

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Volunteers ARC Meeting Date

Hello ARC Volunteers-

It is getting trickier to set up meeting times that do not conflict with others’ schedules in the museum. I have scheduled an ARC meeting and potluck for Sunday, April 26 from 11 am – 1 pm.

At 1 pm, the following program will be taking place at Tacoma Art Museum for those that might be interested in sticking around:

 

Three Generations of Abstract Painters, 1:00 pm-4:00 pm

The 9th Northwest Biennial features three distinct generations of painters—Robert C. Jones, Denzil Hurley, and Eric Elliott. Each artist will discuss his work and then participate in a panel discussion about abstraction and reductivism. Charlotte Eyerman, Curator of Modern and Contemporary Art at the Saint Louis Art Museum, will discuss the history of abstract expressionism and its influence in contemporary painting.

Cost: $10; $5 for members.

 

Please let me know if you can attend the meeting on April 26 and if you are interested in joining in the potluck. If I do not get enough people who can participate, I will look at another time in the future.

 

Thank you,

-Jana

 

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Volunteers: ARC Shifts for April

Hello ARC Volunteers-

First off, a couple of reminders, in case you would like to join us:

UWT Art Tour – walking tour on Friday, April 3 at 10:30 am. Discover the public art available right in our neighborhood. Want to have lunch at a local restaurant afterwards? Please RSVP by March 31 and I will make arrangements (please include any restaurant choices you want considered, including any you don’t). Contact Jana Wennstrom at 253.722.2457 or Jwennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org.

 

Wednesday, April 15 at 10 am - Take a tour at MOG to learn more about the process of creating glass art. Please RSVP by April 5. Contact Jana Wennstrom at 253.722.2457 or Jwennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org.

 

The shifts needing filled in April are as follows:

Wednesdays, April15 & 29                       1:30 – 5 pm

Thursdays, April 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30           10 am – 1:30 pm

Thursdays, April 2, 16 & 30                     1:30 – 5 pm

Fridays, April 10 & 24                             1:30 – 5 pm

Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25              10 am – 1:30 pm

Saturdays, April 4, 11, 18, & 25              1:30 – 5 pm

 

Please let me know if you are available for any of those shifts. I do currently have need for regular Thursday people and every other Friday so, if you can take on something on a more regular basis, please let me know that as well.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Volunteers: Volunteer needed for March 28 Caldecott Program

Hello ARC Volunteers-

I need someone to assist on March 28 with the Caldecott program Picture This from 12:30 pm – 5 pm. Specifically, I need a volunteer to handle clock hours for teachers. I will show you how to do this (it is very simple) but it needs to be someone who is available for the entire program (maybe even until after 5 pm). The upside is that you can come to the program for free! If you are available and willing, please let me know.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Volunteers: ARC shift needs filled Wednesday

Hello ARC Volunteers-

We have a recent opening this Wednesday afternoon in the ARC. Sarah is under the weather and cannot make it in. If you can lend a hand to fill her afternoon shift, please let me know.

Thank you,

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org

TAM Volunteers: ARC shifts open in March

Hello ARC Volunteers-

I have a shift Friday, March 27 from 1:30 – 5 pm that needs filled. Saturday, March 28, from 1:30 – 5 pm is also still open. If you can help wit either of those shifts, please let me know.

 

Starting March 27, the ARC will need someone every other Friday afternoon. If this is a shift that you are willing to take on, let me know.

 

Thank you for all that you do for Tacoma Art Museum!

-Jana

 

Jana Wennstrom

Volunteer Programs Coordinator

TACOMA ART MUSEUM

1701 Pacific Avenue

Tacoma, Washington 98402

T: 253.272.4258 x3030

F: 253.627.1898

JWennstrom@TacomaArtMuseum.org