from the DIRECTOR
DIRECTOR’S Leadership Council
B. Heyward Allen Jr. Lacy Middlebrooks Camp Andrew Littlejohn D. Hamilton Magill III, chair-elect David W. Matheny Isobel Parker Mills Carl W. Mullis III William R. Newton Christopher R. Peterson, chair
As I write this, the fall semester has not yet started at UGA, but the museum team is eagerly anticipating the start of the new academic year on campus.
This year will mark my second as director of the Georgia Museum of Art, and as I reflect on my time at the museum, I feel tremendous gratitude.
R. Lee Robinson John Shlesinger Sara Shlesinger Brenda A. Thompson Carol V. Winthrop
Last year included many wonderful firsts. I participated in UGA’s re - nowned new faculty tour, which crisscrossed the state and showcased the university’s deep engagement with diverse communities across Georgia; enjoyed openings of several new exhibitions at the museum; and even attended my first Georgia football game and tailgate! I was also privileged to welcome many of you to our joyous 75th anniversary party, and last spring I had the honor of delivering remarks at the Lamar Dodd School of Art graduation ceremony. Most of all though, month after month, I was deeply humbled to hear words of welcome, support, encouragement and even suggestions for improvement from hundreds of the fantastic students, faculty and community members who visited the museum during the year. Whether they were visiting the museum for study and research, to experience greater well-being and a sense of wonder, or simply spending time engaging with friends and family in our beautiful galleries, I have enjoyed my conversations with our patrons. Thank you so much for all you do for the Georgia Museum of Art. While a new academic year is, of course, always exciting for students, we hope the year ahead is especially exciting. I am delighted to announce that, for the first time in the museum’s history, thanks to generous support from Bill and Anne Newton, the Benevity Fund and the Parents Leadership Council, all UGA student internships are now paid opportu - nities. These internships provide students with valuable educational and professional development experience in a diverse range of departments, including curatorial, education, exhibitions and communications. We couldn’t be more grateful to our supporters or happier for our students. We are also working hard to make all visitor experiences at the museum more rewarding than ever before. We have made a variety of improve- ments recently. You will read elsewhere in this issue about some of the work we undertook this summer to update our galleries and bring new art to the lobby. And thanks to generous financial support from the Provost’s Office, we have been completely upgrading the technology in our auditorium, which will include a three-camera system with stream- ing video capability, a new screen and a much-improved sound system that connects to assisted-listening devices. The next time you attend a lecture, program or class in the auditorium, let us know what you think of the improved quality. We are excited to hear your feedback. Thank you for your continued support. We hope to see you again soon at the museum.
Friends ADVISORY BOARD
Ligia Alexander Kathleen Belknap Greta Covington Cornelya Dorbin Susanna Drennen Kira Epstein Bree Hayes, chair Tiffany Hines Christina G. LaFontaine
Shanell McGoy Sherrie Olejnik Sarah Peterson, past chair Anita Pratt Mary Prickett Lauren Schlesinger, chair-elect Julia Slatcher Marilyn Wolf-Ragatz, docent president Amy Wraga
Ex-Officio David Odo Chris Peterson
Front and back cover and image at top left: Sol LeWitt (American, 1928 – 2007), “Wall Drawing #869, Copied Lines” (detail), 1998. Marker or crayon, dimensions variable. First drawn by Jeffrey Issac and others at Villa Vilcampana, Treia, Italy, July 1998. © 2024 The LeWitt Estate / Artists Rights Society (ARS), New York. Courtesy Paula Cooper Gallery, New York.
David Odo, Director
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