Museum of the Southwest

2015 Annual Report

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Juliette and Fred Turner, Jr. Memorial Art Museum Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum

Marian West and William Blanton Blakemore Planetarium

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2015

Annual Report

MUSEUM OF THE

SOUTHWEST

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Cover:

Tomy Lee Kentucky Derby Trophy with Mint Julep Cups

and wooden case. 1959. Gold with jade base, Sterling Silver.

Gift of the Scharbauer Family. 2015.001.052a–f.

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A NOTE FROM OUR EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR . . . Every year for the Museum of the Southwest is a flurry of activity and adventure—and 2015 was

no different! We had very high hopes for everything we wished to accomplish last year and I

believe we exceeded those goals and expectations in some pretty amazing ways.

The summer was all about monsters as the Durham Children’s Museum welcomed Permian

Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs to Midland from Tasmania, Australia in its North American

debut. This collaboration with the Midland County Public Library allowed inquisitive visitors of

all ages to explore life in the Permian Period through interactive elements, life-sized

animatronics that were startlingly realistic, computer games and so much more. The response

to the exhibition was, well, monstrous and guests are still asking when the exhibition will

return.

In April of last year, the north lawn of the Museum became the temporary home of the Midland

Downtown Farmer’s Market after they lost their space downtown. The new partnership began

to reap dividends for both parties very quickly as market fans showed their love of the new,

greener location by turning market day into a wonderful community gathering. Likewise, many

people who were drawn to the campus for the first time by fresh produce, farm eggs, baked

goods and artisan crafts took advantage of the many opportunities the Museum of the

Southwest has for fun experiences and family time. In the end, what began as a temporary

solution turned into a permanent partnership benefiting not just the Farmer’s Market and the

Museum, but the entire Midland community.

In March, the Turner Memorial Art Museum closed for much needed renovations and

refurbishing. While everyone was sad to be without art exhibitions for most of the year, the

excitement around the many historic discoveries and plans for the new space began to build as

the community looked forward to the commencement of our Golden Anniversary celebrations

and the reopening of a ‘new’ art museum in 2016. For more details on the progress of the

renovation last year, see page 16.

Considering all this team did in 2015, it is beyond exciting to share that last year we had over

100,000 entries to our different facilities and events—the first time the Museum of the

Southwest has reached that figure in over a decade. This is a 43% increase over attendance

figures of 2014 and a 58% increase over those of 2013—with one of our spaces closed for the

majority of the year. These increases are due to the work of everyone involved with the

Museum, all we sought to achieve last year and the strategic collaborations we have developed

through our work. All of this is built on our mission, ‘inspiring discovery, interaction and

exploration of art, science, culture and history, enriching the lives of people of all ages.’

All of the effort the Museum undertakes on behalf of our community would not be possible or

successful without the support of our volunteers, Board of Trustees, Board of Governors, area

foundations, members and donors. On behalf of the staff of the Museum of the Southwest, I

extend a tremendous ‘thank you’ to everyone who believes in the work we undertake for

Midland and West Texas—we are grateful for your support and encouragement.

Brian Lee Whisenhunt

Executive Director

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The People of Taos February 28, 2014—March 22, 2015 Novadean and Fred Hogan Gallery

Each year, the Hogan Gallery offers a different look into the Museum of the Southwest’s permanent collection, with a focus on the art of Taos and Santa Fe, New Mexico. The 2013 gallery rotation examined the influence of Taos on several generations of artists. In 2015, the Hogan Gallery explored the people of Taos and how art reflects the many personalities in this small town. Visitors learned about the original Native inhabitants, Spanish colonists and white settlers. Since 1893, artists have been flocking to Taos, along with many writers, patrons and other characters. This small artists’ colony has had a huge influence on American art. The People of Taos exhibition was on view for nearly a year, giving all Museum guests the opportunity to learn about the social networks and VIPs that made this area so significant and unique. Dorothy Brett. Untitled. Acrylic on board. Gift of Bobby and Joanie Holt. 1989.002.001.

Exhibitions Juliette & Fred Turner , Jr. Memorial Art Museum

Explorer | Observer | Reflector Three Perspectives on American Indian Life January 23—March 22, 2015

Lissa Noël Wagner Wing

This pop-up exhibition (curated from the Museum of the Southwest’s permanent collection) took an in-depth look at artists’ depictions of the American Indian on paper media. In the first gallery, viewers explored Karl Bodmer’s depictions of American Indians from the 1830s. Bodmer traveled with the German expedition of Prince Maximilian of Wied throughout the continental United States. Bodmer’s watercolor drawings of the landscapes and tribes they encountered were turned into a limited edition of hand-colored aquatint engravings and the Museum of the Southwest owns one of the only complete suites of the prints.

In the second gallery, visitors experienced the preparatory drawings made by Joseph Imhoff. The drawings, which were later turned into paintings, show Imhoff’s intense process for capturing his native subjects. Imhoff lived in Taos in the 1930s and created intensely personal and specific portraits.

In the third gallery, viewers saw what happens when the Indian becomes the artist. Woody Crumbo used lithographic prints to depict many vivid Native subjects, often in the middle of ceremonial dances. The Potawatomi artist worked throughout Texas, New Mexico and Oklahoma until the 1980s. Exhibition made possible by Louan and Glenn Rogers. Karl Bodmer. Mató Tópe Decorated with his War Emblems. 1833. Hand-colored aquatint engraving. Bodmer Acquisition Fund. 1984.008.047.

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West Texas Triange: Ben Woitena June 5—August 16, 2015 Museum Grounds

The West Texas Triangle, established in 2006, is a collaboration between five nationally accredited fine art museums all located centrally between El Paso and Dallas, Texas. The consortium includes the Grace Museum in Abilene; the Old Jail Art Center in Albany; the Museum of the Southwest in Midland; the Ellen Noël Art Museum in Odessa; and the San Angelo Museum of Fine Arts in San Angelo. Collectively, the West Texas Triangle produces an annual exhibition of the work of a single sculptor with a “Texas connection.” In 2015, the West Texas Triangle was pleased to present the work of Ben Woitena.

Ben Woitena is a Houston-based multimedia sculptor. His large outdoor sculptures are part of many Texas art museums and have been exhibited extensively around the country. The Museum of the Southwest exhibited Windswept on its campus lawn. This work was a grand abstract sculpture made of painted steel and abrasive blasted stainless steel. It had been exhibited at Navy Pier in Chicago, IL and was featured in the San Angelo 2014 Sculpture Competition. Along with Windswept, the Blakemore Planetarium showcased several of Woitena’s smaller sculptures during this summer exhibition. Ben Woitena. Windswept. 2000. Painted steel, blasted stainless steel. Ben Woitena. Oaxaca Real. 2009. Painted steel and wire rope.

A NOTE FROM THE CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS . . . While the galleries were closed in 2015, Museum staff worked on several exciting projects, including writing the first book devoted to the Museum’s collection. This exciting publication will contextualize the Museum, its history and the scope of its collections in art and material culture. Seventy short essays will highlight works from the collection, written primarily by the Museum’s staff with additional contributions by an art historian at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. New research was undertaken to explore the artists and artworks in the collection and to help readers connect with the works, many of which will be on display when the permanent collection is reinstalled. New photography of the Museum’s permanent collection was undertaken and will accompany the beautifully designed art book. — Wendy Earle

A NOTE FROM THE CURATOR OF COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS . . . While the galleries were closed in 2015, Museum staff worked on several exciting projects, including writing the first book devoted to the Museum’s collection. This publication will contextualize the Museum, its history and the scope of its collections in art and material culture. Seventy short essays will highlight works from the collection, written primarily by the Museum’s staff with additional contributions by an art historian at the University of Texas of the Permian Basin. New research was undertaken to explore the artists and artworks in the collection and to help readers connect with the works, many of which will be on display when the permanent collection is reinstalled. New photography of the Museum’s permanent collection was undertaken and will accompany the beautifully designed art book. — Wendy Earle

Otis Dozier. West Texas. Oil on canvas.

Museum Acquisition Fund. 2000.003.001. 

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Exhibitions Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum

2015 Student Art Exhibition: Time Warp February 13—April 4, 2015

A collaboration with the Midland Independent School District, the annual Student Art Exhibition celebrates the talents of Midland and other area school’s youngest artists and their teachers. Elementary through high school students were represented through a variety of media including drawing, painting and sculpture. This exhibition was a juried competition with ribbons awarded to the top ranking students. The Museum of the Southwest’s 2015 Student Art Exhibition focused on the theme “Time Warp.” Students were allowed to interpret this theme in any way they saw fit. 2015 Student Art Exhibition winners.

Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs May 1—August 21, 2015

Summer 2015 was an exciting time for the Midland County Public Library and the Museum of the Southwest as the two institutions joined together to host Permian Monsters: Life Before the Dinosaurs. Having traveled to Midland from Australia, this was the first time this exhibition had ever been seen in North America. Viewers stepped back in time 290 million years when bizarre-looking animals dominated life on land and sea and found out about the greatest extinction the world has ever seen. This unique exhibition brought the past back to life with an amazing collection of fossilized skeletons and full-size life models of the animals that ruled the world millions of years before the age of dinosaurs. This traveling exhibition was produced by Gondwana Studios. Exhibition made possible by City of Midland Hotel/Motel Tax Board, the FMH Foundation, Concho Resources, The Beal Foundation, J. Robert Jones Charitable Trust and Union Pacific Foundation, with support from Cece and AJ Brune, Kelly and Mike Cunningham, Julie Z. Edwards, Dr. Tom and Anne Hyde, Katherine and Duncan Kennedy, Mary B. Kennedy, Stephen and Leah Robertson, and Claire and Jim Woodcock. Julius Csotonyi. Pelycosaurs.

Framed: Step Into Art October 3, 2014—February 1, 2015

Framed: Step Into Art was a bilingual traveling exhibition created by the Minnesota Children’s Museum. This exhibition moved visitors through a giant picture frame into a world where paintings by well-known artists leap off the canvas and invite children inside the art experience. Guests were able to spend time with paintings from iconic to contemporary—and learn to appreciate their own, as well as others’ opinions of individual art.

Exhibition made possible by RBC Wealth Management. John Singer Sargent’s Camp at Lake O’Hara.

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We Create September 4—October 25, 2015

We Create was designed to showcase works of art that our visitors and members generated during Summer 2015’s Family Fridays. This program-driven exhibition was curated in-house by Museum employees and offered guests the opportunity to add their own creativity to various displays during their visit. Some of the objects on display included oral histories, deconstructed book art, a community quilt and a community mural. We Create promoted community enhancement, guest interaction and program awareness. Exhibition made possible by RBC Wealth Management. Valeree Rendon. 2015.

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown November 1, 2015—January 21, 2016

For millions of Americans, it really isn’t Christmas until they have watched A Charlie Brown Christmas at least once! This seasonal exhibition examined the making of this animated classic and celebrated the anticipation, joy, and pitfalls of the holiday season in 50 framed and matted Peanuts daily and Sunday comic strips.

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown consisted of high-quality digital reproductions of Charles M. Schulz’s original Peanuts strips and included photographs of Schulz family celebrations. In addition, the exhibition contained vintage three-dimensional Peanuts-themed seasonal novelties, including several from the exclusive Determined Productions, Inc. collection.

Exhibition organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum, Santa Rosa, California. Exhibition made possible by Kelly Hart & Hallman LLC and Mauri & Doug Scharbauer, with support from the Kinder Morgan Foundation and Midland College Students in Philanthropy. Image © October 2015 Peanuts Worldwide LLC.

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Programs Highlights

THE BUSINESS OF ART WELCOMES a wide range of guest speakers who have made art their career. Hear their stories and benefit from their experiences and knowledge. The Museum proudly offers this lecture series free of charge for all guests. Speakers in 2015 included Susan Sutton of Ballroom Marfa and Katherine Brimberry of Austin’s Flatbed Press. Our featured speaker for the year was Jad Abumrad with NPR’s RadioLab. This lecture was hosted at the Yucca Theatre in downtown Midland and included a special partnership with West Texas Public Radio. The Business of Art 2015 series was made possible by the FMH Foundation.

THE BUSINESS OF ART

WHETHER YOU ARE A WHIZ in physics or a backyard astronomer, Relativity has something for everyone. Come for a show in our planetarium dome and stay for a special lecture with local astronomers and educators. Lectures are free and open to the public. Guests in 2015 included Dr. Paul Padley with Rice University and Dan DeLong, formerly of XCOR Aerospace. Dr. Padley’s lecture included a partnership with Midland College. Our featured speaker for the year was Captain Alan Bean, the fourth person to walk on the moon. The Relativity 2015 series was made possible by the FMH Foundation.

RELATIVITY

JOIN THE WEST TEXAS ASTRONOMERS in Haley Park, behind the Blakemore Planetarium, for an up-close view of the stars in the night sky. Parties begin at dusk and generally occur one Friday a month, except in summer. Free and open to the public.

STAR PARTIES

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WHAT’S THAT LURKING IN THE SHADOWS? The 2015 season of SciFridays explored the wide genre of “Creature Features”. SciFridays are free and open to the public. The Museum hosted 406 guests during the 2015 season of SciFriday between March 20 and October 2.

SCIFRIDAYS

SPRING BREAK PROGRAMMING EXPLODED in 2015 as campus attendance rose 300% from 2014. Daily cartoons, movement activities, art workshops and dome shows allowed guests to spend an entire day exploring the Museum. In 2015, the Museum opened its doors on Monday, for a full week of family programming and fun. Spring Break 2015 was made possible with support by Kelly and Mike Cunningham. Total Spring Break entries were 3,530 guests.

SPRING BREAK

EACH OCTOBER, THE MUSEUM is open free of charge to all MISD fourth grade students for their annual field trip. In 2015, 1,658 fourth graders attended a two hour visit to the Museum in which they learned about the physics of flight and participated in a “curate your own art exhibition” activity. The 2015 Fourth Grade Tours were made possible by Suzanne Clevenger Martin.

FOURTH GRADE TOURS

GATHER UP THE WHOLE FAMILY for Family Fridays at the Museum! Enjoy educational, fun activities based on themes that foster creativity and a love of learning. Sessions are designed for children ages 4 years through 12 years old; though the whole family is encouraged to join in on the merriment as a variety of activities will be offered simultaneously. All activities are included with paid admission or Museum membership. The Museum welcomed 1,080 guests between June 5 and July 25 during Family Fridays. Family Fridays in 2015 were made possible by the Clare Thompson Ellis Memorial Fund and the Permian Basin Area Foundation.

FAMILY FRIDAYS

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Special Events

SUMMER SUNDAY LAWN CONCERTS

The 28th season of the Summer Sunday Lawn Concerts was made possible by the Live Downtown Midland Management District and underwritten by CBS7 and the Midland Reporter-Telegram. Cane d’Oro Pizza, Jimmy’s Italian Ice and Tall City Dawgs were on site for food and refreshments. As always, each concert was presented FREE for the community through the generosity of the musicians, corporate sponsors, underwriters and media sponsors. The concerts are steadily growing in popularity, with total attendance in 2015 more than doubling the attendance in 2013!

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June 7 | Midlandaires Band

Old Country/Rock

Fan Night

Made possible by West Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine

Hosted by My Country 96.1

June 14 | Weatherstone

Classic Rock

Bike Night

Made possible by Peyton's Bikes

Hosted by Classic Rock 102

June 21 | Tommy Lewis | The Piano Room

Two Acoustic Shows

Dad Night

Made possible by Susan Palmer, Legacy Real Estate

Hosted by Lite FM

June 28 | UnSweet Ts

Classic Rock

Member Night

Made possible by Corey Sly Electrical Service, Inc.

Hosted by 97 Gold

July 5 | NO CONCERT

Happy 4th of July weekend!

July 12 | Rory Payne

Country

Cowboy Night

Made possible by Concho Resources

Hosted by Kicks 99

July 19 | Sense Amelia

Classic 80s Rock

80s Night

Made possible by Jaime & Roger Alexander | Joni Alexander

& Stephen Cushion

Hosted by Classic Rock 102

July 26 | JazzBird

Smooth Jazz

Pet Night

Made possible by Midland Pediatric Associates

Hosted by Lite FM

August 2 | Mariachi Santa Cruz

Mariachi

Fiesta Night

Made possible by Remote Gas Analysis

Hosted by Que Buena 106

August 9 | Jumping Giants

Pop/Rock

Family Night

Made possible by Pioneer Natural Resources

Hosted by Rock 95.1

August 16 | The Shades

Rock ‘n Roll

Classic Car Night

Made possible by House of Printing

Hosted by 97 Gold 

2015 CONCERT SCHEDULE

Photographs courtesy of Bellus Photo 

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Special Events Fundraisers

SEPTEMBERFEST 2015: DESTINATION SPACE

The Museum celebrated its 46th year of SeptemberFest with the theme Destination Space. This annual juried arts festival draws artists from far and wide to display their works on the first weekend after Labor Day. Including a Friday night "preview party" and two days of art, live entertainment, festival food and a KinderFest area for kids, SeptemberFest has become the premier arts festival for West Texas and Eastern New Mexico. Due to construction in the Turner Memorial Art Museum, SeptemberFest 2015 was moved from the front of the Mansion to the grounds near the Durham Children’s Museum and Blakemore Planetarium. Haley Park was also utilized.

WEEKEND SCHEDULE Friday, September 5: Preview Party, 7-11pm Saturday, September 6: KinderFest Preview Party, 8:30 am - noon Artist booths open 10 am - 6 pm Sunday, September 7: Artist booths open noon - 5 pm

WEEKEND ACTIVITIES - Over 70 artist booths - Fun festival foods and beer - Live music and entertainment throughout the weekend - KinderFest activities for kids - Exotic Petting Zoo - Magic Shows - Entrance to the Durham Children's Museum - Entrance to the Blakemore Planetarium exhibition space and dome shows

LIVE ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE

Saturday noon | Waco & Julie 2 pm | Grindstone 4 pm | Midlandaires Band

Sunday 1 pm | Ernesto Calderon 2:30 pm | Adam Rivera 4 pm | Alberto Madrid

SeptemberFest 2015 was made possible

in part by Chevron.

Photographs courtesy of Julian Mancha Photography 

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CHRISTMAS AT THE MANSION 2015: MERRY CHRISTMAS, CHARLIE BROWN

The Museum celebrated its 18th year of Christmas at the Mansion in 2015. Due to restoration projects taking place in the Turner Mansion, Christmas at the Mansion events took place in the Blakemore Planetarium and off-campus. The 2015 events are listed below:

Merry Christmas, Charlie Brown November 1, 2015—January 31, 2016 Exhibition on view in the Durham Children's Museum Organized by the Charles M. Schulz Museum in Santa Rosa, California. Mother-Daughter Brunch Saturday, December 5 | 10 am to noon Made possible by: Kay Bird | Richard & Nancy Gibson Christmas Luncheons Tuesday, December 8 | noon Wednesday, December 9 | noon Made possible by: Mary Kennedy | Denna McGuire & Betty Tomlin President's Club Christmas Dinner Thursday, December 10 Third Annual Ugly Christmas Sweater Run Saturday, December 12 | 11 am Made possible by: Cece & A.J. Brune With support from: Live Downtown Midland Management District, Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin and Betenbough Homes Christmas Open House Saturday, December 12 | 11 am to 3 pm Made possible by: Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, P.C. | Jane Williams | Claire & Jim Woodcock Gingerbread Workshop Saturday, December 12 | 1 to 3 pm Made possible by: Summer & Reid Merritt ReinBeer V Wednesday, December 16 | 7 to 10 pm Made possible by Element Petroleum Operating

Christmas at the Mansion 2015 was made

possible in part by Lissa Noël Wagner.

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Attendance Report Museum Campus Monthly Attendance

MONTHLY ATTENDANCE 2015

Month

Turner Memorial Art

Museum

Durham Children's Museum

Blakemore Planetarium

Events, Rentals & Tours* Total

January 421 115 611 592 1,739

February 446 1,123 574 650 2,793

March 1,075 3,017 1,927 1,531 7,550

April 64 1,315 1,103 4,388 6,870

May 53 2,666 1,902 6,985 11,606

June 1,086 3,496 3,477 9,952 18,011

July 908 4,285 4,232 3,966 13,391

August 711 2,959 2,528 6,504 12,702

September 0 922 1,150 6,881 8,953

October 0 877 497 4,860 6,234

November 0 1,101 525 2,011 3,637

December 0 2,391 993 4,858 8,242

Totals 4,764 24,267 19,519 53,178 101,728

*Tours/MSW Events/Rentals - includes the Midland Farmers Market count beginning in April, 2015 with its addition to

the Museum grounds and the Turner Memorial Art Museum was closed to the public in March of 2015.

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VOLUNTEER HOURS

In 2015, the many dedicated and hard-working volunteers of the Museum of the Southwest worked a total of 1,303 hours—that’s a total estimated value of $30,060.21.* Compared to the 1,010 hours volunteered in 2014, volunteerism at the Museum is up 29%! *The Independent Sector last estimated in 2014 that volunteer labor was valued at an average of $23.07 an hour.

MSW STAFF IN THE COMMUNITY

Many of the Museum staff members are very active throughout the community. Familiar Museum faces can be seen at the following organizations’ fundraisers and activities: Aphasia Center of West Texas, Arts Council of Midland, Association of Fundraising Professionals, The Benevolent Order of HamHocks, Helping Hands, Junior League of Midland, La Junta Heritage Center in Presidio, Midland Archaeological Society, Midland Community Theatre, Midland Downtown Farmers’ Market, Midland Need to Read, Midland Police Department, Mountain-Plains Museums Association, National Arts Education Association, Permian Basin Outing Club, Salvation Army, Sibley Nature Center, Summer Mummers, West Texas Astronomers and the West Texas Recording Library.

Volunteerism

ANNUAL APPRECIATION AWARDS Thursday, April 16

Turner Award:

Melissa Eastham Award:

Annual Appreciation Awards:

Future Leader Award:

Community Spirit Award:

F. Marie Hall Catherine Hyde John Eberly Ramona Galindo Michelle Green Jim Painter Pam Painter Emrys Peets West Texas Radio Group

Photograph courtesy of Whitney Moseley Photography

Photographs courtesy of Julian Mancha Photography (above & opposite)

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Restoration

IMAGES (Clockwise from top left):

Dining room molding Mrs. Turner’s bathroom tile

Guest bath tile detail Guest room tile revealed

Restoration and Renovation Projects in 2015

In May of 2015, the project the Museum of the Southwest had talked about and planned on for years finally began in earnest: restoration of the Juliette and Fred Turner, Jr. Memorial Art Museum which is comprised of the Turner Mansion, Thomas Gallery and Lissa Noël Wagner Wing. Staff moved out of the building and into temporary spaces so that crews could begin the abatement and demolition phases of construction. The overall goals of the project were to refresh all of the surfaces of the building, replace lighting with new fixtures, unify the older and new galleries visually and highlight historic elements of the Turner Mansion hidden by drop ceilings and other modern details. While removing additions to the Turner Mansion that were made in the late 1960s and early 1970s, the construction crews uncovered many interesting details—several of them unseen for more than forty years. In the early 1970s, the Museum of the Southwest made its first expansion, enclosing the back porch of the Turner Mansion by adding the Thomas Gallery to provide additional exhibition space and a new entrance to the galleries. When the acoustic ceiling was removed from this portion of the building, the workers found the original patio ceiling still remained. With simple Masonite, a design was created that complemented the shutters and brickwork that continued around to the back of the house. The original light fixtures were also still in place and echoed some of the design elements seen in other parts of the house. As you move from the back of the house into what was the former guest room of the Turner Mansion, the removal of carpet revealed the original layout of the halls and closets that made up the space. The staff was quite surprised to find the tile on the floor and one wall of a former bathroom still existed. Finally, with the removal of an acoustic drop ceiling in the Turner Mansion dining room, additional bands of the crown molding program that were not visible were uncovered, but more importantly the rosette or medallion in the center of the room was revealed—a detail of the architectural plans long forgotten. Like much of the molding in the house, the rosette was hand cast in plaster and has three bands of gracious petals plus two additional bands of decoration that surround it. In the summer of 2015, significant changes to the Turner Memorial Art Museum became more obvious—changes that will impact its use and enjoyment by our visitors for years to come. Some of those changes included improvements to spaces most people don’t see, like administrative offices and our collection storage area. With updates to the furnishings of that space, the Museum will quadruple the number of works of art it can store in the same square footage, preparing us for art acquisitions for the foreseeable future. All of this work was inspired by the fact that in 2016 the Museum of the Southwest celebrates its Golden Anniversary, fifty years of service to this community. The project also includes a new permanent exhibition called the Turner Legacy Galleries that will tell the story of the equestrian pursuits of the Turner, Durham and Scharbauer families including the two Kentucky Derby Trophies won by the families in 1959 and 1987. Three spaces in the historic Turner Mansion will be devoted to this story as well as additional panels throughout the Mansion that will provide context and background about the house and its importance to their family life. By the end of the year, construction was moving along at a steady place and the staff began to finalize plans for the exhibitions, events and activities that would be a part of this celebration in 2016. The Turner Mansion truly is a work of art and the restoration of the historic spaces is going to be something for our entire community to celebrate and enjoy. The Museum of the Southwest is proud to call it our home and is excited to reveal all of these fascinating historic details to Midland this spring—refreshed and renewed for the next generation of visitors. Likewise, we are thankful to Fredda Turner Durham and Dorothy Turner Scharbauer who made a gift of the property to the Museum in 1968 and set us on our current course of service to Midland and the communities of West Texas.

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Accessions The Scharbauer Collection

A NOTE FROM THE COLLECTIONS AND EXHIBITIONS MANAGER. . . The Scharbauer Collection features 247 objects relating to the history of the Turner Mansion and the family’s love of horse racing. Part of the collection features trophies from the thoroughbred pursuits of Juliette and Fred Turner, Jr., including their 1959 Kentucky Derby trophy won by Tomy Lee. Other trophies, paintings and awards relate to Dorothy and Clarence Scharbauer, Jr.’s quarter-horse and thoroughbred racing passion. Items accessioned into this new collection include 70 trophies, 25 plates and awards, 12 plaques, 28 art items (comprised of paintings, sculptures and prints), a 16-piece set of personalized Pickard china, jockey silks, horse racing blankets, mint julep cups, and even a rose blanket won by Alysheba at the 1987 Kentucky Derby. In addition to these accessioned items, a paper archive and a small memorabilia archive were established with this generous gift from the Scharbauer Family. A portion of the Scharbauer Collection will be exhibited in the newly designed Turner Legacy Galleries, opening in May of 2016. — Jenni Opalinski For a complete list of items donated by the Scharbauer Family, visit the Museum’s website and view the online version of our 2015 Annual Report.

Tomy Lee Kentucky Derby Trophy 1959 Gold with jade base, sterling silver Gift of the Scharbauer Family 2015.001.052a–f

Kentucky Derby Rose Blanket (Alysheba) 1987 Silk roses and fabric Gift of the Scharbauer Family 2015.001.147

Alysheba Preakness Trophy 1987 Sterling Silver Gift of the Scharbauer Family 2015.001.048

Custom Blue and White Diamond Silk Pattern Dinner Plates 1988 Pickard China Gift of the Scharbauer Family 2015.001.085a-p

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Catharine Critcher Portrait of Francis Wyly Hall Oil on canvas Gift of Glenn & Louan Rogers 2015.002.001 Catherine Lee Shards Glazed raku ceramic, cast bronze with patination Anonymous Gift in Honor of Dorothy Turner Scharbauer 2015.003.001 Catherine Lee Hebrides #2, Harris Fabricated and patinated bronze Anonymous Gift in Honor of Dorothy Turner Scharbauer 2015.003.002 Patrick Mehaffy Eve/Eva. Wood, acrylic and New Mexico dirt on canvas Gift of Alice & Jerry Kruse 2015.004.001 Orna Feinstein Rings Series #378 Monoprint on paper Gift of the Artist 2015.005.001. Katie Maratta The Long Horizon Mixed media on archival fiber board Museum Acquisition Fund 2015.006.001

OTHER ACCESSIONS 

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Financial Report Increase/(Decrease) in Net Assets, Year Ended December 31, 2015

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Membership

Roberta Aldridge Jaime and Roger Alexander

Melissa and C. Dwight Alworth, II Nancy Anguish

Cliffy and B.J. Beal Karen and Spencer Beal

Kay B. Bird Carol Jo Blake

Holly and James Blakemore Emily and Kevin Blonkvist Laurie and Miles Boldrick

Sue Starr Boldrick Karmen and Billy Bryant

Donna and Jim Byerlotzer Paula Cahoon

Kathy and Mitch Clark Peggy and Bob Cowan

June Cowden Melanie and Wright Cowden, Jr.

Eloise and Bob Davenport Betty Rae and Paul Davis, Jr.

L. Decker Dawson Mindy and Joe de Compiegne

Mary Anne and Bill Dingus Ann and Richard Donnelly

Rhonda and Lynn Durham, Jr. Cathy Eastham Julia Z. Edwards

Lucie and Glen Ellis Judia and Dan Foreman Lynn and Earl Freeman

Nancy and Richard Gibson Cathey and Harry Graham Kathy and Michael Grella

Sarah Lew and David Grimes Rosalind Redfern Grover

F. Marie Hall Carole and Harry Hinkle Sarah and Ron Holcomb

Nancy Hull Catherine and Matthew Hyde

Katherine and Duncan Kennedy Mary B. Kennedy

Patricia and William Kern Marion and John Kimberly Louise and Clint Kuzmich

Nancy and Joe Liberty Marion and Cadell Liedtke

Edwin Magruder Sue Marshall

Suzanne Clevenger Martin George McAlpine

Shirley and M. McDonnold Denna and Allen McGuire Linda and Michael Melson

Dr. Summer and Reid Merritt

Kathy Fletcher Judy Duke Miller

D’Ann and John Norwood Cathy and Mike Party

Margaret and James Purvis Sally Reeder Jay Reynolds

Donna Robertson Carolyn J. Roden

Louan and Dr. Glenn Rogers A.W. Rutter, Jr.

Karen and Douglas Scharbauer Karen J. Scharbauer

Donnette and Ronald Schwisow Alison and James Small Liz and Nicholas Taylor

Sandy and George Thomas Mitzi and David M. Thomas, III

Betty and Don Tomlin Lissa Noël Wagner

Todd Westmoreland Debra and Fred Westmoreland

Terry and Jack Wilkinson, Jr. Jane Williams

Celia and Word Wilson Kate and Dr. Miguel Wolbert Claire and James Woodcock

Becky Yarborough

PRESIDENT’S CLUB

SUPPORTERS Ina and Mona Ables Jan and Roger Artley

Ginny and Randy Bailey V. Elaine Barnes

Jeanne Beach Kay and Don Bishop

Christy and Carl Brininstool Kitty and Bill Chalfant

Dr. J. Mark Cox Kelly and Mike Cunningham

Amy Davenport Andrea and Rusty Freeman

Fred Gist

Lisa and Tom Goforth Marianne and Will Green

John Grella Mary Griffith

Hilary Hale Joanie Holt

Bonnie and O.J. Hubbard, Jr. Terri Ivie

Ann Kleine Lucy and Michael Lennox

Josh McCabe Jane and Carl Moore Pam and Jim Painter

Jennifer and Taylor Sell Claudette and Dr. Tulsi Singh

Alicia and Marty Slaton Debra Spinks

Claire and Monty Statton Margy and Van Tettleton

Carole Warren Lori Wesley

Kim and Mike Whittenberg Holly Williams

Deborah and Burr Williams

PATRONS Cece and A.J. Brune, III

Mary Lou Cassidy Sharon and Robert Floyd

Patty and Tevis Herd Eric Michaelson

Beverly Pevehouse

Candy Porter Shelley and Chip Smith

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HOUSEHOLD Laura Abbott

Brandey Ackerman Anne Adams

Agnes Adams Steve Adams

Jenny and Wes Adkins Lynn and Jeff Alsup

Janice Archer Janet Arenivas

Katherine and Ralph Arrell Blythe Awtrey Scott Balasia

Sarah and Sam Beaufait Paul Becker

Julie Ann Berdoza Charlotte Beresik Michael Billings

William Black Laura Bowling April Brendle

Patty Brunson Kara and Daniel Bryant

Crystal Burchfield Katy Burnett Brooke Butler

Jennifer Carmouche Lori Cast

Sara Castillo Judy Castillo

Barbi and Brian Castillo Marie Castro

Elizabeth Castro Anne Cauthen

Doris and Wesley Chalfant Maria and Miguel Chavez

Stephanie Chenoweth Elisabeth Christensen

Kimberly Claiborne Eydie and Joe Clement

Kara and Michael Coates Andrea and Johnny Cohlmia

Conrad Coleman Loralee Collins Naomi Colson

Fran and Joe Compton Meri Cooney

Alisha Cooper Sunny Cowden

Barbara Cox Michele Cox

Brenda and Todd Crawford Krystal Crook

Marcia Crowder Jess Custer

Kristina Daigle Tracy and Scott Dau

Gretchen and Scott Davis Kelli Davis

Brandii Deering Connie DeMasi

Amy Dennis Michelle DeShan

Cindy and David DeShan Cindy Diaz

Julie Donnelly Annette and Martin Dozier

Jamie and Tim Edwards Stacy and Brendan Egan

Bethany and Matt Etheredge Paige and J. Michael Evans

Susan Feuer Katie and William Fitch

Ashley Fithian Meredith Flowers

Jody Fontes Cindy and William Michael Ford

Misty Frank Candace and Brandon Furr

Brennis Gantz Rena Gardana

Annabelle Gardople Jennifer Garza

Hayley and Roy Geer Ann Gilbert

Deryl Gotcher Elizabeth Greaves Michael Gutierrez Suzann Haechten

Ramanda and Micah Haislett Carol and Gary Hall

Barbara and Ed Handley Stacie and Wesley Hanna

Joy Hansen Christopher Harrell Brandon Hawkins Mike Heathington Tatiana Helguera

Melissa and Benjamin Henson Lori Herrera

Andree and Bill Hickey Catie and Jeffrey Hill

Staci Hinsz Megan and Andrew Hohenberger

Dana and G. Lance Holland Brooke Holland Michelle Hollis

Christina Howell Amanda Ingram

Carole and Dr. Stan Jacobs Claude Jewett, Jr.

Carla Johnson Lauren Johnston Dr. Mystic Jordan

Susan Jowell David Keese Billy Kelley

Katie Kelton Denise Kinkade

Nicole and Steven Kippel J. Ross Lacy

Angela Lancaster John Larson

Lauren Lawlis Barbara and Jim Leeton, Jr.

Amanda Leggett Allison and Christopher Lillis

Dawn Listner Natalie London

Whitney and Josh Lorenz Joy Luke

Jessica Lundstrom Ruth Macchi

Margie and Paul Marko Casey Martinez

Catherine and Jason Matthews Jerra and Ken Matticks

Katie Maxwell Billy McCool

Christopher McGinnis Martin McHale Carrie McKean Laurie McLain

Leslie McLaughlin Barbara and Bruce McLean

Elizabeth McMellon Terri McNeely

Barbara McWilliams Rick Medina Steve Mohr

Angela Montez Maggie Moore

Josh Moose

Meredith Morgan Tipton Cindi Mughelli

Kaye and Bill Musar Jesica Naiman

Brittney Neatherlin Natalie Nolen

Maria Petra Palacio Stephanie Pate Gabrielle Paulo

Kimberly Penick Lyndolyn and Curt Pervier

Chelsea Pervier Caitlin Pierce

Luke Prizer Christina Ramdeo

Jennifer and Patrick Ramsey Karl Reiter

James Reyes Patricia and James Riggen

Wendy and Robert Roberson Karlee and Caleb Robinett

Katherine and David Robison Jeffery Robnett

Amy and Steve Robnett Justin Roland

Maria and Steven Rushing Jessi and Jake Russo

Whitney Salazar Mitch Sanchez Amber Schultz

Katherine and Wendell Simmons Kelley and Tracy Sivalls

Silvia Slaten Catherine and George Smith, Jr.

Samantha and Justin Smith Taryn and Chris Snider

Jason Snitker Brian Southerland-Wood

Lacy and Josh Sperry Sara and Bill St. Clair

Cynthia Stein Samuel Stennis

Carolyn and Dale Stice Madison and James Stroud

Kuohui Suchecki Merle and L.B. Taylor

Summer Telck Richard Thayer

Stephanie Thomas Tonya Thurlby

Emily Tilsen Allison Todd Kristin Tolle

Jill Trent Ashley Tschauner

Monique Turnbow Liza Valdez

Margie Valenzuela A.J. Vogel

Margaret and W. Burgess Wade Arvella Wade

Cathy and Dennis Wallace Forest and Mike Wallace

Kari and Benjamin Warden Heather Weaver

Shannon and Gerry Weisenfels AnneMarie and Daniel White

Leslie Whitehead Elizabeth Whitney

Mary Kathryn Wimberly Dr. Marianne B. Woods

Tiffany Woodward Rebecca Zavala

Frances and Henry Zollinger

Sylvia Adrian Shirlee and Kent Alexander

Martha and Rick Barrera Jann and Dr. Vincent Bash, III

Mary and Barry Beck Alathea and Jim Blischke

Kathryn Boren TJ Boyd

Scott Brandt Diane and Geoffrey Browne Tanza and Ronny Brumfield

Kenye Kay Butts Leon Byerley, Jr. Robert Campbell

Drs. Roberta and Robert Case Keng-Ming Chang

Amber and Rob Crumpler, Jr. Greg Dove

Katy Duncan Jamie Durrett

Betty and Bill Gilmore, Jr. Ann and Ken Hankins, Jr.

Darci Hansen Karen Hardie

Terry Hennigan Elsie and Harry Hugly

Charles Hurst Anne and Dr. Thomas Hyde Virginia and Bobby Jones

Kimberly and Jeff Kennedy Christine and Thomas Knox

Victoria Kuzmich and Greg Smith

Patricia Locke Lynn Mashburn Zeeba Mathews

Edward McPherson Kathryn Menaul

Joy and Joseph Patterson Kayla and John Perkins

Amy Purdy Charity and Randy Rohlfs

Mauri and Doug Scharbauer, Jr. Claire and Stephen Shaw

Mary Smith Bryce Swinford

Alma and Mike Thompson Victoria and John Wantland

DeeAnna and Richard Werner

RECIPROCAL

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Membership

CORPORATE SUPPORT

GRANTS AND FOUNDATIONS The Beal Foundation

City of Midland Clare Tompson Ellis Memorial Fund

Downtown Midland Management District FMH Foundation

Hanley Charitable Trust H.L. Brown Family Foundation

J. Robert Jones Charitable Trust Kinder Morgan Energy Partners

Midland College Students in Philanthropy

Midland County Midland Downtown Farmer’s Market Inc.

Permian Basin Area Foundation RBC Wealth Management

Rea Charitable Trust The Prairie Foundation

The Scharbauer Foundation, Inc. Union Pacific Foundation

Wayne and Joann Moore Charitable Foundation

INDIVIDUAL Oscar Aguilar

Courtney Alexander Brandon Anderson

Mary Baker Edgar Baldridge, IV

Colt Barry Sandra Bishop

Ellis Brown Carson Buckles Stacy Burleson

Sara and Miguel Bustilloz Candace Cannady

Marty Conine Zach Coker

McKensy Corbett Kolton Cotton Ann Creamer

Hank Cunningham Flo Curry

Chelsea Dey Crystal and Kris Dodson

Wendy Earle Tracy Elms

Paul Feit Patty Fiske

Floyd Flippen Thomas Friday Angela Galvan

Brandy Gardner Ralph Gillette

Dr. Norman Gould Barbara Hartwell

Jacqueline Hendricks Anne Herbig Billea Karnes

Teri Kilani David Kloesel

Jason Kuenstler Robert Lee

Katie McBryde Nick McClure

Guy McKenzie Beau Moore Bruce Moore Susan Moore

Fan-Delene Mowles Marian Mussett Jenni Opalinski

Sarah Pace Audrie Palmer

Ann Parish Ronna Kay Porter

Anna Katherine Pratt Betty Ann Prentice

Kimber Prewit Randy Prude

Robin Pruett Alexis Rice

Kristin Roberson Annelorre Robertson

Alexandria Rose Melissa Rowland Ramona Russell

Jo Ann Ryan Minnix Doug Schmidt

Clint Settles Doris Spires

Teddy Stickney Tommie Strack John Stretcher

Carole Symonette H.A. Tuck

Cary VanDegna Natasha Vasquez

Norma Viney Charlene Waddill

Kristen Wagstrom Donna Weller

Brian Lee Whisenhunt Margaret White

Jane Wolf Traci Woods

Betenbough Homes The Bosworth Company

CBS 7-KOSA Chevron

Cimarex Energy Co. Concho Resources

Community National Bank Corey Sly Electrical Service, Inc.

Element Petroleum Operating II, LLC Frost Bank

Glazers Henry Resources LLC

House of Printing ICA Radio

JP Morgan Chase KDC Associates

Kelly Hart & Hallman LLP Lynch, Chappell & Alsup, P.C.

Marshall & Winston, Inc. Midland Reporter-Telegram

My Community Federal Credit Union

Newswest 9/ KWES-TV Oxy Permian

Peyton’s Bikes Pioneer Natural Resources Purple Land Management Remote Gas Analysis, LLC

Rhotenberry Wellen Architects Southwestern Convenience Stores, LLC

Standard Sales Company Summit ESP, LLC

Tetra Tech Texas Tech Physicians of the Permian Basin

The Insurance Man & Associates Tolleson Wealth Management

Transglobal Services West Texas Abstract & Title

West Texas Maternal Fetal Medicine Center West Texas Radio Group

Wildcat Oil Tools, LLC

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Board and Staff

STAFF

BOARD OF TRUSTEES James Small, President

Dwight Alworth, Vice President

Catherine Hyde, Secretary

John Wantland, Treasurer

Jaime Alexander, Past President

Tiffany Blakely

Cristi Branum

Karmen Hendrix Bryant

Kenye Kay Butts

Melanie Cowden

J. Michael Cunningham

Hilary Hale

Megan Hohenberger

Ken Matticks

Dr. Summer Merritt

Randy Prude

Ray Rudnicki

Mauri Scharbauer

Claire Shaw

Jon Short

Samantha Smith

Claire Statton JLM Rep

Margaret Ann Tettleton

Todd Westmoreland

Kate Wolbert

Becky Yarborough

BOARD OF GOVERNORS Ginny Bailey

Kay Bird

Suzy Starr Boldrick

A.J. Brune

Leon G. Byerley, Jr.

Jim Byerlotzer

Mrs. John L. Cox

Mary de Compiegne

Cathy Eastham

Duke Edwards

Nancy Gibson

Mary R. Griffith

Rosalind Redfern Grover

Jeff Hewett

Joanie Holt

Mary Kennedy

Denna McGuire

John Norwood

Beverly Pevehouse

Jay Reynolds

Louan Rogers

Teddy Stickney

Lissa Noël Wagner

Fred Westmoreland

Terry Wilkinson

Claire Woodcock

Brian Lee Whisenhunt, Executive Director Patricia Awbrey, Visitor Services Staff

(August through September 2015) Coleman Bales, Visitor Services Staff

(through May 2015) Sandra Bishop

(beginning October 2015) Ellis Brown, Chief of Security

Candace Cannady, Visitor Services Staff (beginning November 2015)

Zach Coker, Director, Blakemore Planetarium James Corson, Visitor Services Staff

(through August 2015) Callie Cothran, Visitor Services Staff

(through August 2015) Kolton Cotton, Visitor Services Staff

(May through August 2015) Chelsea Dey, Marketing Director

Wendy Earle, Curator of Collections and Exhibitions Angela Galvan, Associate Director

Allison Holmes, Visitor Services Staff (beginning November 2015)

David Kloesel, Visitor Services Manager (through October 2015)

Beau Moore, Visitor Services Staff Bruce Moore, Visitor Services Staff

(beginning November 2015) Jenni Opalinski, Collections and Exhibitions Manager

Audrie Palmer, Development Director Emrys Peets, Visitor Services Staff

(August through October 2015) Kimber Prewit, Visitor Services Staff

Robin Pruett, Campus Manager Amanda Ramos, Visitor Services Staff

(August through October 2015) Valeree Rendon, Visitor Services Staff

(May through August 2015) Kristin Roberson, Membership Manager

Annelorre Robertson, Director, Durham Children’s Museum Melissa Rowland, Educational Outreach Manager

(beginning January 2015) Heba Thomas, Visitor Services Staff

(beginning October 2015) Kristen Wagstrom, Curator of Education

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Museum of the Southwest

2015 Annual Report

Museum of the Southwest

1705 W. Missouri Ave. Midland, TX 79701

432.683.2882

MuseumSW.org

Juliette and Fred Turner, Jr. Memorial Art Museum Fredda Turner Durham Children’s Museum

Marian West and William Blanton Blakemore Planetarium