The
Museum could not survive without the generous gifts of time and expertise
provided by a host of wonderful volunteers. In this issue, we're introducing
you to Carol Whitehead, a volunteer whose devoted efforts have enhanced
our educational programs immeasurably.
Carol didn't begin life in a West Texas town, and she doesn't perceive herself
to be artistic, but here she is today, giving of her time and talents to
see that children are exposed to art as early and as much as possible.
A former flight attendant who once lived in New York, Carol calls Rocking
Chair Ranch, south of Wall, home these days. She and her husband Loyd have
2 daughters, Brie and Gentry. "Ranching life has brought everything
into perspective," says Carol. "It's made me see what's important
and not important. I think about the animals and the ranch and the land
and I really appreciate what God has made."
Carol's hand can be seen especially in the children's programs here at the
Museum. This year as in the past for the July 3rd party, she helped Jade,
SAMFA's Museum Educator, with organization and planning of the activities
for the kids. She also coordinated the work of volunteers she has recruited
from her church, St. Ambrose in Wall. Thanks for all you do, Carol. Your
work has enhanced our programs for children.
Have you seen this mysterious logo around the Museum, in the paper, or even
in the Texas Monthly? It represents the West Texas Triangle Consortium,
a dynamic collaboration of five accredited art museums that exist in a vast
area of West Texas, working together to create awareness of this extraordinary
"space for art." The museums included in the consortium are Old
Jail Art Center in Albany, Grace Museum in Abilene, Ellen Noël Art
Museum in Odessa, Museum of the Southwest in Midland, and of course SAMFA.
For 
more
information about the West Texas Triangle visit their website at www.westtexastriangle.org.
Representatives of WTT
met at SAMFA on November 6th, 2006 to plan joint exhibitions and marketing
initiatives for the year 2007.
The Museum was deeply saddened by the recent passing of a loyal patron and outstanding local citizen. Eva Camuñez Tucker was one of the most generous philanthropists San Angelo has known, benefiting scores of arts and educational institutions and individuals. The Museum was privileged to count her among its founders and continued to enjoy her support of its programs and exhibits. Her last living act of generosity to SAMFA was to sponsor its annual July 3rd party. "I know I won't be able to attend, but I want everyone to have a wonderful time," she said. We will all miss this kind and generous woman.
Stephen
Reynolds, 67, a retired UTSA art faculty member and ceramic artist, died
Thursday, March 8 at his home north of Boerne, Texas. He spent most of his
life finding ways to break free of a traditional concept of ceramics and
used his experience and passion to help many young artists in their creative
searches. Reynolds served as juror for the very first San Angelo National
Ceramics Competition in April 1986. He expressed the hope that "this
competition grows in stature each year and becomes one of the definitive
showcases for American ceramics." Indeed, it has done precisely that.
SAMFA salutes and remembers an important contributor to ceramics and the
pursuit of artistic excellence.
One
thing San Angeloans may not know about SAMFA is that its programs and services
extend to 16 counties. Few of the rural counties surrounding San Angelo
have the resources for an art museum of their own, but with SAMFA nearby,
they're not without access to art and art activities. Not only do many Concho
Valley area residents visit and support the Museum, but the Museum visits
them. In June, Howard Taylor visited students at the Crockett County Library,
which is over 90 miles from San Angelo. He taught them art vocabulary, showed
them artists' materials and original paintings, and gave them a chance to
create an art piece of their own.
In accordance with the motto "Sail Away with Books," this year's
state library theme for children, Howard took along a 200-year-old painting
of sailboats on a tumbling sea that will be on loan to the library this
summer. He talked to children about mankind's continuing need to express
oneself through art.
Texas
Tech Chancellor Kent Hance visited the Museum at the end of June. Here with
Howard and several visitors, Hance looks in on "Summer For Kids"
in the Education Studio.
Kathryn
Oler, Executive Director of the Louise Hopkins Underwood Center for the
Arts visits with SAMFA's Collections Manager, Karen Zimmerly in the Multiplicity
exhibit. Kathryn was visiting from Lubbock to discuss mutual interests with
Director Howard Taylor.
San Angelo Museum
of Fine Arts
One Love Street
San Angelo, Texas 76903
Fax: (325) 658 - 6800
Phone: (325) 653 -
3333
e-mail:
museum@samfa.org