By guest blogger Tanya Cooper Commercial Graphic Designer Nabru Canvas LLC All views & opinions expressed in this article are that of the author. The Rubell Family is remarkable for many reasons. Steve Rubell was the co-founder of Studio 54 in New York, labeled the hottest disco on the…
Done. A single word telegraphed around the nation triggered champagne toasts, cannon booms from coast to coast, fireworks and the ringing of The Liberty Bell in Philadelphia. It was a celebration of the country’s greatest achievement – completion of the transcontinental railroad – and the joining of East and…
Where did summer go? I looked at the calendar, and September is almost over. Time does fly when you’re having fun, and there’s been plenty to enjoy in the gardens at Joslyn Art Museum this season. Planting is, of course, a common garden activity, but this year we seriously…
One family’s generational involvement in Joslyn creates a legacy of support. For the Robino family, being involved in the community and giving back is just a part of their daily lives. Kyle and Mike Robino (pictured left at the June 3 Sheila Hicks: Material Voices gala) — joined by…
I recently read an op-ed column in The New York Times (Nov 14, 2015 – Gifts with Meaning) that discussed the many options of using charitable giving as a different twist to regular holiday gift giving. For many people, the idea of giving (time, treasure or talent) becomes even…
The gardens have been buzzing at Joslyn Art Museum this summer. A healthy environment means life, and that’s what I’ve been seeing a lot of this season, which is exciting. Using primarily organic means to care for our campus the last 3 years has helped create an environment that…
Working with individuals who make up Joslyn Art Museum’s 3300-plus membership base is a great job. I feel lucky every day that I have the opportunity to learn why members join the museum. Membership support is essential to the success of the Museum. Membership gifts help support not only…
It’s rare when most of Joslyn’s education staff calendars align, but when they do we make the most of it. This year we traveled to the Des Moines Art Center (DMAC) to meet with their education staff and view their collections and exhibitions. Meet Joslyn’s Education Department Front row,…
Giving at this time of year is a cherished tradition for many people in our community. This giving upsweep is mainly related to holidays – giving gifts, giving to others, and holiday cards. However, it is also a time of year when non-profits like Joslyn Art Museum traditionally benefit…
What began as a storage room full of books and other items became a space more wonderful than any one person could have dreamed. After tedious planning, sorting, cleaning, more planning, building, bumps and hoops, this old storage room that occupied the east lower level of the Memorial Building…