Winter 2019 MMoCA Newsletter

WINTER 2019

EXHIBITIONS
MIRROR IMAGE: PORTRAITS FROM
THE PERMANENT COLLECTION
Main galleries • Feb 23–May 19, 2019
Drawn entirely from MMoCA’s permanent collection, Mirror Image examines the evolution of the portrait from the
early twentieth century to the present. While often depicting physical likeness, portraiture also unveils aspects of
an individual’s identity and disposition. With the introduction of photography and the art historical movement of
abstraction, the genre of portraiture expanded from an elite mode of documentation to a more conceptual approach
of representation.
Alex Katz, one of the most revered portrait painters in the contemporary art world, painted his constant muse and
wife Ada over 250 times. While a traditional portrait aims to document the sitter and reveal their character, Katz
seeks to supplant this narrative by combining the realistic with the artificial in order to generate an archetype of the
human form. Katz’s paintings emphasize the surface through strategic use of smooth, broad swaths of paint and
large, flat areas of color that result in bold and powerful compositions that visually dominate a gallery. He further
abstracts the individual he is painting in situ by devoting only minimal attention to detail. In Ada on Green Couch
(1971), Katz renders Ada’s likeness with such few brushstrokes that her presence is palpable, but unknowable. Katz
also manipulates the perspective of the painting by positioning Ada at a sharp angle and closely cropping around
her face as she rests on the dark green couch. This view generates a faux intimacy with the viewer—while she is close,
there are not enough painted characteristics to conjure her into existence. Stripped of any detail, meaning or context,
the painted Ada is all exterior, a representation, a symbol of the person he references.
The format of the portrait continues to be a major theme in modern and contemporary art—whether a direct likeness
or a conceptual rendering of selfhood. Today, with the ubiquitous social media phenomenon of the selfie, the
portrait remains a testament to the fundamental human need for engagement, understanding, and the quest for
memorialization of self and other. Mirror Image contains over 100 portraits—over half of which have not been seen
in more than two decades or have never been on view at the museum. The exhibition features work by artists Gertrude
Abercrombie, Ivan Albright, Manuel Álvarez Bravo, Warrington Colescott, David Hockney, Alex Katz, Käthe Kollwitz,
Henri Matisse, Jim Nutt, and Karl Wirsum.
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Generous support, to date, for Mirror Image has been provided by JoAnne Robbins and David Falk; the Theda
and Tamblin Clark Smith Family Foundation; Bell Laboratories; Chuck Bauer and Chuck Beckwith; a grant from
the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts; and
MMoCA Volunteers.

YOUNG AT ART
State Street Gallery • Mar 16–Apr 20, 2019
Opening Reception • Sunday, Mar 17 • 3–4:30 PM
Organized biennially, Young at Art presents works of art by Madison Metropolitan School District students ranging
from kindergarten through grade 12. The exhibition is the result of a long-standing collaboration between
MMoCA and the school district’s Arts Education Division. For the exhibition, each of Madison’s public school art
teachers was invited to submit up to three works of art for the exhibition, including individual works as well as
those made collaboratively. The resulting exhibition showcases a full range of subject matter, technique, and art
mediums—from drawing, painting, and collage to photography, jewelry, ceramic, fiber, and new media arts. Young
at Art calls attention to children’s creative potential and to the scope and variety of individual expression. The
exhibition also highlights the high caliber of art instruction in Madison’s public schools and the interdisciplinary
nature of art education.
Generous support, to date, for the 2019
presentation of Young at Art has been
provided by Nancy Mohs; National
Guardian Life Insurance Company; Great
Dane Pub & Brewing Company; Dane
Arts; Perkins Coie LLP; Associated Bank;
Total Administrative Services Corporation;
RSM; and MMoCA Volunteers.
IMAGE CREDITS • COVER: Phuong Nguyen,
Self-Portrait (detail), 1995. Oil on Masonite,
11 3/4 x 13 inches. Collection of the Madison
Museum of Contemporary Art. Museum
Purchase. PAGE 2: Alex Katz, Ada on
Green Couch, 1971. Oil on canvas, 32 x 48
inches. Collection of the Madison Museum
of Contemporary Art. Gift in memory of
Olive Hoyt Smith by her sister. © Alex Katz/
Licensed by VAGA, New York, NY PAGE 3: AJ
O., Untitled. Tempera paint. Thomas Jefferson
Middle School, grade 6, art teacher Michael
McDermott. • Photo by Erica Anderson.
The East High School Black Music Ensemble will perform during the Young at
Art reception.
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EXHIBITIONS
NATHANIEL MARY QUINN
THIS IS LIFE
State Street Gallery • On view through Mar 3, 2019
Taking an unconventional approach to portraiture, Nathaniel Mary Quinn prioritizes emotional resonance over
accurate renderings of physical appearance. His portraits offer a composite vision of personhood, where gender,
ethnicity, age, race, and other markers of identity are scrambled together like a Surrealist exquisite corpse or a
Dadaist collage. At once haunting and beautiful, Quinn’s disjointed figures suggest that we are each a rich compilation
of histories and experiences—a mélange of past, present, and future—always in process.
In many ways, Quinn’s art is informed by his own life story. When he was fifteen, he faced the dual traumas of family
death and abandonment. During the process of piecing together his own sense of self, he developed a deeply intuited
awareness of the human condition and the multifaceted nature of identity—what we alternatively reveal to, and
conceal from, others and ourselves. In his portraits, he expresses this idea through formal means. Predominantly
using black charcoal and soft pastel over gouache, with careful interjections of oil paint, paint stick, and oil pastel,
Quinn combines mediums and artistic techniques on a single sheet of paper. In this way, he generates varied textures,
surface elevations, and fractured fields of imagery. Simultaneously layered and flat, unified and splintered,
the surfaces of his works slip in and out of focus, reflecting the complexity of the human psyche.
Quinn holds up a mirror to each of us, asking us to confront our own jagged edges. He suggests that self-reflection
can offer a path toward cultivating a deeper understanding of, and empathy for, one another. Speaking to our
shared humanity, he observes, “We are all broken in some way, and in the midst of being broken we find ways to
embrace our brokenness and carry on life. But we are all like this. We all experience happiness, grief, joy. This is life.”
Generous funding for Nathaniel Mary Quinn: This is Life has been provided by Holly Cremer Berkenstadt; Mary
Ellyn and Joe Sensenbrenner; Sara Guyer and Scott Straus; Art & Sons; Betty Harris Custer and J. Corkey Custer;
Dynee and Barney Sheafor; Deirdre Garton; a grant from the Wisconsin Arts Board with funds from the State of
Wisconsin and the National Endowment for the Arts; and MMoCA Volunteers.
PAGE 4: Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Choir Rehearsal, 2017. Black charcoal, gouache, soft pastel, oil pastel on Coventry vellum paper. 31
1/4 x 31 1/4 inches. Pizzuti Collection, Columbus, OH. Image courtesy of the artist and Rhona Hoffman Gallery. Photography by Alex
Yuzdon. PAGE 5: Jim Nutt, Rosy Comon (detail), 1967-68. Acrylic on reverse Plexiglas, 37 3/4 x 27 inches. Collection of the Madison
Museum of Contemporary Art. The Bill McClain Collection of Chicago Imagism.
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-Madison
NEW PROJECT
Design Thinking for Exhibitions
Imprint Gallery • Apr 20–Sep 29, 2019
The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art is partnering with the University of Wisconsin on an Art History course
called Design Thinking for Exhibitions. Taught by professor Anna Campbell, the class develops an exhibition over
the course of the academic spring semester, using MMoCA as a critical training ground for hands-on application.
Stemming from a shared interest among both organizations to leverage the space of the museum for direct learning,
this cross-institutional venture seeks to cultivate the next generation of museum professionals by introducing
participants to the practical and theoretical matters of curation. The resulting exhibition opens in the museum’s
Imprint Gallery on April 20, and will be on view through September 29, 2019.
For this course, classroom-based learning with Professor Campbell employs the strategies of design thinking—a
human-centered approach to understanding and solving real world problems. Discussions focus on the politics
and ethics associated with exhibitions as social engagement and on the curator’s role in articulating conversations
between art objects and the public. Students will engage in extensive dialogue and collaboration with key museum
staff on practical concerns such as exhibition timelines; installation logistics, design, and oversight; internal and
external didactic materials (exhibition texts and brochure, press release, etc.); and on scheduling educational talks,
tours, and other related programming.
As the nature of this project is based on the University’s academic calendar, information about specific exhibition
details—including the selected artist, artworks, related context, and educational programming—will unfold as the
semester progresses.
Generous funding for Imprint Gallery programming has been provided by Willy Haeberli in memory of Gabriele
Haberland.
EYE DEAL
Abstract Bodies of the
Chicago Imagists
On view in the Henry Street
Gallery through June 9
Exhbitions in the Henry Street Gallery are generously funded
through an endowment established by the Pleasant T. Rowland
foundation.
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MUSEUM EVENTS
TALKS & DISCUSSIONS
THURSDAY, FEB 7 • 1–1:45 PM
NATHANIEL MARY QUINN: TIME,
MEMORY AND THE NOTATIONAL
SELF
T.L. Solien will discuss Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s
graphic structure and imagery, and address his
innovative approach to the figure within the history
of portraiture from the Baroque period to the present.
T.L. Solien is professor of art at the UW-Madison
whose work embodies an idiosyncratic visual language
to explore personal narratives, visual art, and
literature, including Melville’s Moby-Dick and Sena
Jeter Naslund’s, Ahab’s Wife: Or, The Star Gazer.
FRIDAY, FEB 8 • 6:30–7:30 PM
CONSENT CULTURE
Ali Muldrow will lead a discussion about racism and
rape in contemporary American society. With consideration
given to the work of Nathaniel Mary Quinn, the
talk will examine our history and explore new ways
of treating one another with compassion and respect.
Ali Muldrow is co-director of GSAFE, where she
is currently director of youth programming and
inclusion.
THURSDAY, MAR 7, 1–1:30 PM
LIVING WITH VITALITY
The portrait in Western art has been the traditional
format for the exploration of human personality. The
Mirror Image exhibition, with its varied portrayals of
human emotion and attributes, will offer a context to
discuss pathways to living a meaningful life.
Robert McGrath is a distinguished psychologist
who provides mind/body wellness services at the
UW-Madison.
THURSDAY, FEB 28
6:30–7:30 PM
AFRICAN AMERICAN WOMEN:
FEMININITY AND STRENGTH
Inspired by Nathaniel Mary Quinn’s painting, Big
Bertha, a panel organized by Dawn Crim will be joined
by Melanie Herzog, Sandra Adell, and Linda Mathis-
Rose in a discussion on femininity and strength as
celebrated in the African American community.
Dawn Crim is the Secretary for the Department of
Safety and Professional Services for the State of
Wisconsin, Melanie Herzog is professor of art and
dean of the School of Arts & Sciences at Edgewood
College, Sandra Adell is professor of Afro-American
Studies at the UW-Madison, and Linda Mathis-Rose
is an educator and freelance visual artist.
FRIDAY, MAR 29, 6:30–7 PM
SOLID STATE AND LIQUID
INTELLIGENCE
Faisal Abdu’Allah will explore how contemporary
portraiture challenges assumptions about racial,
ethnic, and gender identities.
Faisal Abdu’Allah is a multidisciplinary artist and
associate professor in the UW-Madison art department
whose work explores identity in relation to cultural
diversity and multiculturalism.
PAGE 6: Nathaniel Mary Quinn, Big Bertha, 2015. Black
charcoal, soft pastel, oil pastel, oil paint, paint stick, acrylic,
silver leaf, gouache on Coventry vellum paper. 38 x 41
inches. Collection of the Sheldon Museum of Art, University
of Nebraska-Lincoln, Olga N. Sheldon Acquisition Trust,
U-6501.2015. Image courtesy of the artist and Rhona Hoffman
Gallery. Photography by RCH. • John R. Coplans, Bhupendra,
1980. Gelatin silver print, 17 x 14 inches. Collection of the
Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Gift of Mr. Roger
Smith.
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THURSDAY, APR 4, 1–1:45 PM
TELLING STORIES: NARRATIVE
IN CONTEMPORARY
PORTRAITURE
Contemporary portraits probe below the surface to
suggest narratives that go beyond superficial likenesses.
Fred Stonehouse will discuss a selection of
portraits in Mirror Image that express potential storylines,
including two of his works from the late 1980s.
Fred Stonehouse is an artist and professor in the
UW-Madison Art Department where he teaches
advanced drawing and painting.
Generous funding for MMoCA
gallery talks is provided by Bell
Laboratories.
FRIDAY, APR 12 • 7–8 PM
SONYA CLARK
STEPHEN FLEISCHMAN
LECTURESHIP
“Many of my family members taught me the value of
a well-told story, and so it is that I value the stories
held in objects.”
Sonya Clark will discuss the body of work she created
over the past two decades. Among those are Unum,
Spider, Fingers, Hemi, and Triad, sculptures by the
artist included in MMoCA’s permanent collection.
These works reimagine the Fibonacci mathematical
series through the rituals and traditions of Black
hairstyling and embody Clark’s exploration of race
and identity through a wide variety of materials and
processes.
Sonya Clark is Professor of Art at Amherst College
in Amherst, Massachusetts. Previously, she was a
Distinguished Research Fellow in the School of the
Arts at Virginia Commonwealth University where
from 2006 until 2017 she served as chair for the
Craft/Material Studies Department. She earned
an MFA from Cranbrook Academy of Art and was
honored with their Distinguished Alumni Award in
2011. Clark is the recipient of a United States Artist
Fellowship, a Pollock Krasner award, an 1858 Prize,
and an Anonymous Was a Woman Award, among
other awards and distinctions.
The talk is held as the fourth Stephen Fleischman
Lectureship, which was established to honor the
25th anniversary of Stephen Fleischman’s tenure
as the director of MMoCA. The Stephen Fleischman
Lectureship is free and open to the public.
Advance reservations are required and available at
clarkmmoca.eventbrite.com.
DROP-IN TOURS
SATURDAYS, 1 PM
FEB 9, MAR 9, & APR 13
Drop by MMoCA for lively and informal discussions of
current exhibitions. Expertly led by MMoCA’s docents,
these free, 30-minute guided tours consider artists’
creative decisions and provide insight into their methods,
ideas, and influences. Meet in the museum lobby.
February 9:
March 9:
April 13:
Nathaniel Mary Quinn
This is Life
Mirror Image
Mirror Image
PAGE 7: Fred Stonehouse, Untitled, 1987. Mixed media on
paper, 10 7/8 x 8 1/2 inches. Collection of the Madison Museum
of Contemporary Art. Purchase, through Arts Midwest with
matching funds from the Rudolph and Louise Langer Fund.
• Sonya Y.S. Clark, Spider, from the Wig Series, 1998. Cloth
and crochet thread. Collection of the Madison Museum of
Contemporary Art. Purchase, through the Rudolph and Louise
Langer Fund. PAGE 8: Nathaniel Mary Quinn, First and
Fifteenth, 2016. Black charcoal, gouache, soft pastel, oil pastel
on Coventry vellum paper. 50 x 38 inches. Collection of
Doreen Chambers and Philippe Monrougie. Image courtesy of
the artist and Rhona Hoffman Gallery. Photography by Alex
Yuzdon. • Art Velo photo by Beth Stiner. PAGE 9: Alan Koa’s
Her Timeless Majesty from Hair Affair, 2013. Photo by Robert
Stebler. • Photo by Miriam Bulcher Photography.
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MUSEUM EVENTS
POETRY & PERFORMANCE
FRIDAY, FEB 15 • 6:30–7:30 PM
POETRY SPEAKS: A RESPONSE TO
NATHANIEL MARY QUINN
MMoCA will present a poetry reading for Nathaniel Mary
Quinn: This is Life in partnership with Madison Poet
Laureate Oscar Mireles and poet Dana Maya. Quinn’s
extraordinary portraits will be the inspiration for original
poetry by Isha Camara, Fabu, Derek Johnson, Cherene
Sherrard, Cooper Talbot, Angie Trudell Vasquez, and Rob
Franklin, as well as Maya and Mireles.
SATURDAY, APR 27 • 2–3:30 PM
SONGS IN THE KEY OF “I”
The Madison Symphony Orchestra’s Rhapsodie Quartet
will perform musical compositions that explore inner life
and the notion of selfhood. The performance is inspired
by portraiture on view in Mirror Image and takes place
within the exhibition galleries.
The Rhapsodie Quartet features the Symphony’s co-concertmaster
Suzanne Beia, principal violist Christopher
Dozoryst, principal cellist Karl Lavine, and violinist Laura
Burns. The Quartet’s primary purpose is to serve within
HeartStrings, the MSO’s arts in healthcare program.
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ARTS MEMORY
CAFÉ
People living with Alzheimer’s disease or other
dementias have a new opportunity to connect with
the power of visual art. MMoCA is partnering with
the Alzheimer’s & Dementia Alliance of Wisconsin
(ADAW) on the Arts Memory Café, which will take
place at the museum.
Starting on January 17, and taking place monthly
through June, this free program combats loneliness
and fosters engagement by creating opportunities
to connect with others on the dementia
journey. The Arts Memory Café is offered from
1-3 pm on the third Thursday of each month on a
drop-in basis.
A Memory Café is a monthly gathering place for
people with memory loss, early Alzheimer’s or
other dementias, and their family and friends. The
Arts Memory Café will include creative activities
each month, with occasional talks by featured artists.
Anyone who requires assistance to participate
must be accompanied by someone who can provide
that support.
MMoCA adds this new effort to Meeting of Minds
at MMoCA, a program that involves participants
in the ADAW’s Meeting of Minds program in guided
exhibition tours. Detailed information about
ADAW programs, including the Arts Memory Café,
is available at www.alzwisc.org
Funding for Meeting of the Minds at MMoCA has
been provided by Qual Line Fence Corporation.
ART VELO
On the evening of Thursday, February 7, MMoCA
will present the fifth annual Art Velo event, a
unique fundraiser for the museum. Developed in
partnership with Cyc Fitness spin studio, Art Velo
brings together individuals and teams of riders for
a one-of-a-kind cycling experience in the MMoCA
lobby. The event is open to anyone interested in
sponsoring a bike in support of the museum. This
year, bike sponsors will have the opportunity to
network, get creative, and enjoy energizing drinks
and fare between two high-energy, music-infused
riding sessions.
For information about participating as a bike
sponsor, please visit mmoca.org/artvelo or contact
Annik Dupaty at annik@mmoca.org or
608.257.0158 x229.

HAIR AFFAIR
The Art of Hair Aims for the Stars
Thursday, Apr 25 • 7–10:30 PM
This spring will bring a rotation of celestial bodies and a cluster of otherworldly creations, as the Zodiac comes
to earth at Hair Affair. This fantastical runway show is a fundraiser for MMoCA and will take place the evening
of Thursday, April 25, with hair and costume designs reflecting this year’s Zodiac theme.
This festive evening celebrates the intersection of art and hair design, showcasing extreme hair sculptures
conceived and executed by Wisconsin-based salons and stylists. These amazing hair sculptures will impress
attendees with height, width and creativity. During this one-night-only event, the hair sculptures will be displayed
on live models. The evening will also feature hors d’oeuvres from Fresco, cocktails, live DJ mixes from
Nick Nice, and other mystical moments.
Tickets to this event are sure to sell-out, so save the date, and look for invitations in March to secure your spot.
Select among Lobby Standing, Gallery Seats, and VIP Tier options to enjoy the show!
CONTEMPORARY ART.
FOREVER MEMORIES.
From intimate ceremonies to large-scale wedding receptions, rehearsal dinners to
anniversary parties, MMoCA is the perfect spot for a celebration of love.
Combining the rustic feel of an outdoor wedding with chic downtown sophistication,
MMoCA’s Rooftop Sculpture Garden serves as a one-of-a-kind backdrop for the big
day. Featuring spectacular views of State Street and the Capitol building, colorful
garden beds, and large-scale outdoor sculptures, the MMoCA Rooftop is stunning
under a blue sky or starry night accented by the lights of the iconic Orpheum sign.
Fresco, the museum’s rooftop restaurant, takes pride in serving creative small
bites, small-plate buffets, and plated meals that are delicious and artfully prepared.
MMoCA and Fresco’s event staff are specialists in all things wedding, and happy
to realize your vision of this special occasion.
There are only a few dates left in 2019 and 2020 is starting to fill up. Contact Bob
Sylvester at bob@mmoca.org for more information about holding your event at
MMoCA.
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FREE FAMILY RESOURCES
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KIDS’ ART
ADVENTURES
At Kids’ Art Adventures, families are invited to make
art together in MMoCA’s classroom. First, enjoy a lively
discussion in the galleries, then roll up your sleeves
with your favorite young art explorers to experiment
with what you have learned.
Suitable for kids ages six to ten, with an adult; younger
siblings are welcome. Kids’ Art Adventures are free and
begin at 1 pm. Come 15 minutes early to sign up.
SUNDAY, FEB 10 • 1–2:30 PM
Delight in the colorful artwork on view in Eye Deal:
Abstract Bodies of the Chicago Imagists, then try
different techniques to make art inspired by Barbara
Rossi’s reverse painting process.
SUNDAY, MAR 10 • 1–2:30 PM
Consider the ways artists like Chuck Close approach
portraiture in Mirror Image and learn how to make a
unique portrait by painting with paper pulp.
SUNDAY, APR 7 • 1–2:30 PM
Create a fantastical multi-media creation based on the
imaginative work made by Madison students in the
Young at Art exhibition.
MMoCA’s free family resources
are generously funded by the
Nimick Forbesway Foundation.
ABOVE: Kids’ Art Adventures photo by MMoCA. OPPOSITE:
John Wilde, The Sons of Worse than Bitches Have Put A Hole in
My Head!! (detail), 1944. Graphite and ink on paper, 14 x 11 1/2
inches. Collection of the Madison Museum of Contemporary
Art. Gift of the artist.
MMoCAkids
ARTPACK
Stop by the museum’s lobby welcome desk, and ask for
the MMoCAkids ArtPack, the museum’s hands-on discovery
kit for exploring art. Designed for use anywhere
in the museum, the ArtPack’s flexible set of activities
encourages kids to search for the building blocks of
art, make a drawing, design a composition, step into
a work of art, and define emotions felt through art.
For further exploration, use the take-home activity for
Mirror Image. Most of all, have fun!
MMoCAteens
and MMoCAkids
ART GUIDES
Designed for use anywhere in the museum, the
MMoCAteens and MMoCAkids art guides provide
young visitors with multiple ways to investigate
contemporary art. Find them in exhibition learning
centers and at the entrance to MMoCA’s State Street
Gallery.
LEARNING
CENTERS
MMoCA’s Learning Centers offer families a variety of
fun and engaging resources for exploring MMoCA’s
exhibitions. A range of kid-friendly activities promote
imaginative play inspired by works of art. Learning
Centers are available for Mirror Image and Eye Deal:
Abstract Bodies of the Chicago Imagists.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS
FEBRUARY
7 1–1:45 PM Gallery talk • Nathaniel Mary Quinn: This is Life
5–8:30 PM Art Velo
8 6:30–7:30 PM Discussion • Consent Culture
9 1–1:30 PM Drop-in tour • Nathaniel Mary Quinn: This is Life
10 1–2:30 PM Kids’ Art Adventures • Eye Deal
15 6:30–7:30 PM Poetry Speaks: A Response to Nathaniel Mary Quinn
21 1–3 PM Arts Memory Café
28 6:30–7:30 PM Discussion • African-American Women:
Femininity & Strength
MARCH
7 1–1:30 PM Gallery talk • Mirror Image
9 1–1:30 PM Drop-in tour • Mirror Image
10 1–2:30 PM Kids’ Art Adventures • Mirror Image
17 3–4:30 PM Opening Reception • Young at Art
21 1–3 PM Arts Memory Café
29 6:30–7 PM Gallery talk • Mirror Image
APRIL
4 1–1:45 PM Gallery Talk • Mirror Image
7 1–2:30 PM Kids’ Art Adventures • Young at Art
12 7–8 PM Stephen Fleischman Lectureship • Sonya Clark
13 1–1:30 PM Drop-in tour • Mirror Image
18 1–3 PM Arts Memory Café
25 7–10:30 PM Hair Affair
27 2–3:30 PM Songs in the Key of “I”
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MEMBERSHIP & GIVING
BUSINESS, FOUNDATION,
& GOVERNMENT DONORS
MMoCA gratefully acknowledges the businesses, foundations, and government agencies that support a vibrant community
through their contributions to museum exhibitions, education programs, events, and ongoing operations. Thanks to these
important contributions, MMoCA can offer compelling and thought-provoking programming. Through their gifts, these
organizations become known as generous and engaged community leaders. MMoCA thanks the following for their support:
BENEFACTORS ($10,000+)
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Family Foundation
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Madison Community Foundation
Madison Magazine
MMoCA Volunteers
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Insurance Company
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the charitable arm of
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CMI Management
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ERDMAN
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Group Health of
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Hausmann Johnson
Bauch Financial
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J.F. Ahern Co.
Knothe & Bruce Architects, LLC
Lycon Inc.
M3 Insurance
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Potter Lawson
Qual Line Fence Corporation
Quarles & Brady
RBC Wealth Management
RSM
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MMoCA BOARD
OF TRUSTEES
OFFICERS
Marc Vitale, President
Vikki Enright, Vice-President
Bret Newcomb, Vice-President
Leslie Smith III, Vice-President
Charlotte Cummins, Secretary
Dynee Sheafor, Treasurer
OTHER TRUSTEES
Joe Alexander
Marian Bolz, Life Trustee
Bryan Chan
Karen Christianson
Jennifer DeMain
Jim Escalante
Dave Franchino
Sara Guyer
Cedric Johnson
Valerie Kazamias, Life Trustee and
Chair, The Langer Society
Jason Knutson
Oscar Mireles
Dave Orr
Amy Paulios
Rick Phelps
Jennifer Ridley-Hanson
John Ronzia
John Sims
John Sylla
QuHarrison Terry
Jim Yehle
NEW REGULAR MEMBERS: SEPT 25–DEC 1
Sheryl and Steve Anders, Caitilyn Allen and Don Waller, Donna Baker, Michelle
Bayouth, Chris Beck, Stephanie Beckman, Kathleen Berkley, Dar Boyer, Ryan Brink,
John Brown, Jeffrey Carter and Marcus Wisniewski, Bonnie Chang, James Dundas,
Andrew and Kathryn Finney, Steve and Sonja Foldvari, Erik Franze, Ronald French,
Matt and Diantha Glaser, Carmine Grimaldi and Laura Dean, Cheryl Grosso, Amanda
Hari, Julie and Brad Harrison, Rich and Jan Haugen, Rene and Gus Heiden, Kelly
Hirsch, Mary Ellen Karst and Scott Kuntz, Dvorah Kaufman, Beverly Kissel, Robin
Kurtz and Arthur Kurtz, Peter Lovello and Russell Bogue, Scott and Amanda Lucchini,
Jo and Jason Mahnke, Valerie Mannis, Jordan Marshall, Zach McFarland, Michele
Metz, Sonia and David Meyers, Cindy Miller, Joslyn Mink, Malia Mohan, Teresa
Nguyen, Margaret O’Connor-Plotkin, Thomas and Katie Riccio, Frances Ryan and
Bill Goodrich, Jui Ryu, Brittney Scharine, Nicole and Michael Sharon Schultz, Lisa
and Bruce Stein, Valerie Thrush and Christopher Goodrich, Robin Umber and McKiah
Witcraft, Joe and Mellie Villahermosa Pouwels, Matthew Weinberger, Bi Cheng Wu,
Yuqing Xu, Zachary Zahos, Shuting Zheng and Cory Peterson, Chandler and Susan
Zillman
PLANNED GIVING
Join the MMoCA Circle and leave a legacy for future audiences.
The MMoCA Circle recognizes and honors individuals who
have established a planned gift for the museum. Gifts can be
designated to support a favorite program or add funds to the
museum endowment, providing free admission to MMoCA
audiences for generations to come.
MMoCA Circle members are welcomed as special guests at
museum events and are recognized on the donor wall outside
the main galleries.
If you’d like more information about the MMoCA Circle, and making a legacy gift to
the museum, contact Elizabeth Tucker at elizabeth@mmoca.org or 608.257.0158 x245.
NEW LANGER
SOCIETY MEMBERS:
SEPT 25–DEC 1
Nathan Allman and Nicole Rohde
Beau Larson and Zachary Rupert
Jerry and Barbara Packham
Kay Sakiya
Kevin Saliga
Jenny Saucerman and AJ Forst
QuHarrison Terry
RIGHT: MMoCA Opening for Nathaniel
Mary Quinn: This is Life. Photo by
Sharon Vanorny.
SPECIAL PROJECT UNDERWRITERS
A major gift from Pleasant Rowland and W. Jerome Frautschi helps to fund capital improvements at MMoCA.
Design support is contributed by Hiebing, including for the development of MMoCA’s new website and the design for the
2019 Wisconsin Triennial.
The Chicago Imagists Online Study Center on mmoca.org was funded by a major gift from Mark and Judy Bednar and a grant
from the Madison Community Foundation.
A major gift from the Nimick Forbesway Foundation supports the museum’s school and family education programs.
ArtZone, MMoCA’s afterschool workshop program offered in partnership with Madison community centers, is supported by
by Zendesk Neighbor Foundation, U.S. Bank Foundation, the Green Bay Packers Foundation, the Capital Times Kids Fund,
and the Madison Arts Commission.
Internet service is provided by Supranet Communications. Design and technical guidance for MMoCA’s website is donated
by Ajenda Interactive Media.
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ABOUT
YOU MAKE IT
POSSIBLE.
Elegant dining
with a view.
MMoCA members
receive a 10%
discount at Fresco
and all Food Fight ​
restaurants.
Join today at
mmoca.org
ABOUT THE MUSEUM The Madison Museum of Contemporary Art
is an independent, nonprofit organization presenting exhibitions by local,
regional, national, and international artists. A permanent collection of more
than 5,500 works of art is maintained and enlarged through gifts and purchases.
The museum’s education department presents programs to increase public
understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art.
HOURS
Support from members of
the Madison Museum of
Contemporary Art ensures
that outstanding exhibitions
and educational programs
remain free for all.
THANK YOU!
Galleries Store Fresco
Monday Closed 12–5 pm Closed
Tue–Thur 12–5 pm 11 am–5 pm 5–9 pm
Friday 12–8 pm 11 am–8 pm 5–10 pm
Saturday 10 am–8 pm 10 am–8 pm 5–10 pm
Sunday 12–5 pm 12–5 pm 5–9 pm
ACCESSIBILITY Exhibitions, lectures, tours, and special events
at MMoCA are accessible to people with disabilities. Please contact the
museum at 608.257.0158 regarding accommodations for persons with limited
mobility, sight, or hearing. Relay Service is available by dialing AT&T @ 711.
MEMBERSHIP MMoCA members enjoy many privileges, including free
admission to MMoCA Openings and films; discounts at the Museum Store, at
Fresco and other Food Fight restaurants; invitations to special member events
and previews; opportunities to meet artists; a subscription to MMoCA’s newsletter;
and tax deductions for contributions.
VOLUNTEERING Enthusiastic volunteers are vital to MMoCA’s success.
Visit mmoca.org/volunteer for current volunteer opportunities.
CHANGE OF ADDRESS Please notify us about address changes so
that your mailings are not interrupted. Contact Betsy Wyns at betsy@mmoca.
org or 608.257.0158 x224.
JOIN OUR EMAIL LIST MMoCA Notes, the museum’s email newsletter,
keeps you informed about upcoming events, exhibitions, and museum store
specials. Sign up online at mmoca.org.
STAY IN TOUCH
sign up for weekly emails at
mmoca.org/mmoca-notes
CONTACT THE MUSEUM
608.257.0158 • info@mmoca.org • www.mmoca.org
© Madison Museum of Contemporary Art. Artworks © the artist unless otherwise noted.
Artworks may not be reproduced without permission of the copyright holder.
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ABOVE: MMoCA at night. Photography by Nicholas Sadowski.
BELOW: MMoCA Opening for Nathaniel Mary Quinn: This is Life.
Photo by Sharon Vanorny.

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SALES AT THE MUSEUM STORE
Visit the Museum Store for artist-made items all year long. Every sale supports MMoCA’s exhibitions,
education programs, and local and regional artists. Free gift wrap. Shipping available.
POST-HOLIDAY SALE
THROUGH JAN 31
Plan ahead for next year and shop for decorations, gift wrap, cards,
and more! All holiday items are 40% off.
VALENTINE’S DAY SALE
FEB 1–14
Does your Valentine love sparkle, sleek geometry, or a little bit of an edge?
No matter their style, find a special gift with 15% off all regularly-priced
jewelry. Langer members receive 25% off.
KITCHEN SALE
MAR 1–15
From handy gadgets to elegant serveware, all kitchen items are 15% off.
Langer members may add an additional 5% to their 20% discount.
EXHIBITION CATALOG
Purchase your copy of the Nathaniel Mary Quinn: This is Life catalog. This visually
stunning publication is available for $24.95 at the Museum Store.
MUSEUM STORE
HOURS
Sunday & Monday 12–5
Tuesday–Thursday 11–5
Friday 11–8
Saturday 10–8
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Bracelet by Patricia Locke