Art Museum of South Texas A New Era for the Visual Arts Rotary Club of Corpus Christi June 15, 2006
Appleton PowerPoint - Art Museum of South Texas for Rotary of Corpus Christi
May 11, 2015
During my tenure at the Art Museum of South Texas (2003-2004, and then again in 2006), I created several PowerPoint presentations. This one for Rotary illustrates the new Legorreta-designed wing under construction during 2006. The slide show also provides helpful economic and educational information about the impact of the arts. I helped complete the original capital campaign for construction in 2005, but was called back in 2006 to help raise additional funds for furnishings and similar details. Happily, we met and exceeded our goal. I also served as the primary organizer and implementer of one of three grand opening celebrations that fall, the one for major gift donors. Last but not least, I worked for six months on the 2006 gala, the Ambassador Dinner, handling virtually every detail by hand including security (as we had former U.S. President G. H. W. Bush, Texas Governor Perry, Senator Cornyn, Ambassador Armstrong, and other VIPs in attendance). It was a busy but productive year! Thanks to the many volunteers who helped, and the many donors who contributed to make this dream a reality for Corpus Christi, Texas. Today, funding is always welcome for exhibition and program sponsorships. To find out how you can help, please contact AMST at 361-825-3500.
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Art Museum of South Texas
A New Era for the Visual Arts
Rotary Club of Corpus Christi
June 15, 2006
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Milestones
The mandate for more art exhibitions, art education programs, and larger and more secure art storage is voiced in 1997
I Dig Art ground breaking occurs in August, 2004
Arts Within Our Reach capital campaign attains $8,500,000 goal in 2005
Completing the Masterpiece equipment campaign achieves 61% of $985,000 goal in June, 2006
Grand opening of the William B. and Maureen Miller Building slated for October, 2006
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Ground Breaking 2004
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Construction Begins 2005
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Construction Begins 2005
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Construction in 2005
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Construction in 2005
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Construction in 2005
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Construction in 2006
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Construction in 2006
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Construction in 2006
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Why are the arts important?
Education
Quality of Life
Civic Pride
Economic Impact
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Education
Young people who participate in the arts for at least 3 hours on 3 days per week for 1 year are:
4 times more likely to be recognized for academic achievement
3 times more likely to be elected to class office
4 times more likely to participate in math and science fairs
3 times more likely to win an award for school attendance
4 times more likely to win an award for writing an essay or poem
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The arts:
Strengthen student problem-solving and critical thinking skills, adding to overall academic achievement
Help students develop a sense of craftsmanship, quality task performance, and goal-setting skills needed to succeed in the classroom and beyond
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The arts:
Can help troubled youth, providing an alternative to destructive behavior
Nurture team-building skills and an appreciation of different cultures
Serve as a “gateway to learning” for other subjects –from reading, mathematics, and biology to social science
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Education
“The ultimate challenge for American education is to place all children on pathways toward success in school and life …. The arts teach young people how to learn by giving them the first step: the desire to learn.”
Richard Riley, former Secretary of the U.S. Department of Education
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Quality of Life
Four factors that determine quality of life: lifestyle, environmental quality, a vibrant arts scene, and natural and outdoor amenities
Companies seeking to relocate or expand existing plant sites consider these and other key options
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“People who create in our companies – whether they be scientists, marketing experts or business strategists – benefit from exposure to the arts. People cannot create when they work and live in a culturally sterile environment.”
John D. Ong, Chairman Emeritus, The B. F. Goodrich Company
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Civic Pride
Philip Johnson and Ricardo Legorreta
Two world-class architects
Two world-class buildings for Corpus Christi and South Texas
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Economic Impact
Americans for the Arts 2002 survey of 3,000 U.S. nonprofits
The arts generate $134 billion annually
The arts provide jobs, and income generated from meals, transportation, lodging, and souvenirs
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Economic Impact
Of this $134 billion total, $53.2 billion in spending specifically by arts organizations represents a 45% increase since 1992
The arts are a growth industry
When combined with downtown redevelopment efforts, the arts help stimulate economic growth
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“Cultural activities attract tourists and spur the creation of ancillary facilities such as restaurants, hotels, and the services needed to support them. Cultural facilities and events enhance … overall profitability for communities. In doing so, the arts become a direct contributor to urban and rural revitalization.”
“The Role of the Arts in Economic Development,” National Governors Association, 2001
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Who thinks this is important?
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Our thanks go to …
William B. and Maureen MillerLouise G. and John O. ChapmanH-E-B Grocery CompanyHouston Endowment Inc.American BankBlanche Davis Moore FoundationO’Connor TrustThe Meadows Foundation, Inc.Toby Shor and Kenton McDonaldJoAn and Al RhodeCelika StormDobson FamilyThe William Randolph Hearst FoundationsGerald and Virginia Lindholm
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Nelwyn AndersonSam Kane Beef Processors, Inc.
Douglas, Christopher, Sydney and Trevor AllisonThe Brown Foundation, Inc. of Houston
James H. DavisThe Fondren Foundation
Cora and Tom KeelerHugh L. McColl, Jr.
Bernard and Joan PaulsonGloria and Ed Hicks
Daryl Hause and George E. TannerThe Pedrotti FamilyPaul and Mary Haas
Dee-Dee and Cam HarrisEarl C. Sams Foundation, Inc.
Marcella and Leroy Taylor
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Sam and Anne Vaky CountissJeff Bell
Robin Borglum CarterMrs. James H. Clement
Sam Frech Fund of the Coastal Bend Community FoundationFulton Construction Corporation/Coastcon Corporation
Sondra and Charles Gilman, Jr. Foundation, Inc.James R. and Betty F. HarrisHerndon, Plant, Oakley Ltd.
Cindy and John KroegerValero Refining
William T. Vogt and Lorine E. Vogt Charitable FoundationWells Fargo Bank
Many other friends!
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Our thanks also go to long-time and
greatly valued Museum partners:
City of Corpus Christi
Texas A&M University-Corpus Christi
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