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Celebrate! The Woman’s Board, the Auxiliary Board and the Sustaining Fellows honor their milestone anniversaries.

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Celebrate!

A SPECIAL MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT AND ELOISE W. MARTIN DIRECTOR

As we enter a new year at the Art Institute—rich with exhibitions and programming—I am inclined to also look backward, not only to recount the successes of 2012 but to remember the history of the affiliate groups whose generosity and dedication serve as the cornerstone that enables the museum’s continued success and innovation. This year marks milestones for several of the groups whose support ensures the continuation of our mission. The Women’s Board commemorated 60 years of ex-ceptional service to the museum in November and will continue the celebration in June with their annual gala. Feting the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity, the evening is sure to deliver the signature elegance and superior execu-tion we have come to rely on from this wonderfully com-mitted group. Our Auxiliary Board similarly celebrates an anniver-sary this year with 40 years of dedicated service, making them the most tenured arts auxiliary board in the country. These civic and business leaders bring dedicated curato-rial and operating support to the Art Institute. From the much-loved Holiday Treasure Hunt and Tea Party to crucial capital campaign funding for the Modern Wing, they embody the museum’s range from the classical to the modern.

Lastly, we celebrate 35 years with our Sustaining Fellows, whose exceptional commitment to extending the potential of the museum through their vital operat-ing support and programming endeavors is an essential component of our success. By providing cultural and educational opportunities that result in enduring relation-ships and high levels of engagement with the Art Institute, the Sustaining Fellows are a linchpin in our donor community. Speaking of anniversaries, we are proud to celebrate one more: the centennial of the Armory Show, held in 1913 at the Art Institute. This landmark show marked the first exhibition of Picasso’s work at an American museum—a historic introduction of the European avant-garde. This February we are proud to open Picasso and Chicago, showcasing 250 of the artist’s sculptures, paint-ings, prints, drawings, and ceramics. From his emblematic pieces to lesser-known works, the exhibition features rarely seen pieces from local private collections as well as the museum’s own extensive collection of Picasso works. Chronicling the growth of Chicago as a home for modern art while also charting the wide-ranging career of this il-lustrious artist, Picasso and Chicago reconsiders a century later now-canonized works through the lens of our city’s history. Thank you for your continued support, and we look forward to seeing you in the galleries during this momentous year.

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Spotlight: Friends of the MuseumE. B. and Maureen Smith are generous patrons who are also comfortable wearing many hats at the Art Institute of Chicago. As a current trustee and chairman of the Sustaining Fellows for its milestone 35th anniversary, E. B. is

actively involved with the museum on a day-to-day basis, an engagement that reflects his long history of dedication. E. B.’s Art Institute résumé includes service as an initial member and past treasurer of the Auxiliary Board, as well as an acting member on several committees rang-ing from the executive committee of the Building of the Century Campaign to his current role on the Committee on European Decorative Arts. Maureen is a member of the Woman’s Board, the Committee on Contemporary Art, and the Sustaining Fellows Program Committee and a former chair of several Woman’s Board galas. As we celebrate the special anniversaries of the Woman’s Board,

E. B. AND MAUREEN SMITH

LIZ AND ERIC LEFKOFSKY

With the generous support of Liz and Eric Lefkofsky, the museum will present the commissioned installation Rise Up Ye Mighty Race! (2013) by acclaimed artist Kara Walker (American, b. 1969). Comprised of cut-paper silhouettes along with five large graphite drawings and 40 small mixed-media drawings, this new work takes its inspiration from both historical and evolving notions of “blackness” as they exist in the contemporary imagi-nation. The artist, in her own words, is exploring her “ever-present, never-ending war with race.” On February 20, 2013, the Leadership Advisory Committee will mark the debut of this new work with a conversation with the artist and an installation viewing, held in partnership with the Department of Contemporary Art and the Chicago Humanities Festival. “We are exceedingly grateful to Liz and Eric for their investment in this project and to the Leadership Advisory Committee for its efforts to promote its presentation at the Art Institute of Chicago,” says James Rondeau, Dittmer Chair and Curator, Department of Contemporary Art.

Trustee Eric Lefkofsky with James Rondeau, Dittmer Chair and Curator, Department of Contemporary Art, and Liz Lefkofsky.

“While conducted largely behind the scenes, the conver-sations between artists, curators, and museum supporters that lead to the realization of such projects are so impor-tant to the continued growth and strength of our col-lecting efforts and exhibition program. The Lefkofskys deserve special recognition for their deep appreciation of the art of our time and for their strong commitment to bringing the very best in contemporary art to Chicago.”

Auxiliary Board, and Sustaining Fellows, we acknowledge and thank the Smiths for their long-term and important contributions to the Art Institute of Chicago.

E. B., as chairman of the Sustaining Fellows, what are you most excited

about as we celebrate the 35th anniversary?

It is exciting to participate in the ever-growing partnership of philanthropy, learning from Art Institute curators and getting to know a wonderful group of art enthusiasts.

What compelled you to become involved with the Auxiliary Board of the

Art Institute of Chicago?

I joined the Auxiliary Board to give back to the community and to learn more about the Art Institute. The Auxiliary Board enabled me to grow in my apprecia-tion of art far more than I could have done on my own.

Maureen, as a longtime member of the Woman’s Board, what in your

opinion is the legacy these impressive women have left to the museum

and to the city of Chicago over the past 60 years?

The Woman’s Board has an extraordinary legacy of fundraising, social involve-ment, and education. Particularly gratifying is the energy of multiple generations of committed women who make the Woman’s Board the force that it is today.

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Corporate Partnerships

Celebrating more than 150 years of rich history in the city of Chicago, BMO Harris Bank is proud to be the lead corpo-rate sponsor of Picasso and Chicago—the first major Picasso exhibition organized by the Art Institute in almost 30 years. The exhibition coincides with the centennial of the Armory Show at the Art Institute, the first time an American museum displayed Picasso’s works. BMO Harris Bank recognizes the special place of great art in Chicago’s history and proudly supports the continu-ation of that legacy with Picasso and Chicago. Through its support of the Art Institute of Chicago and the many other institutions that educate, enlighten, and enrich the city’s communities, BMO Harris Bank embraces the belief that knowing more about the world around us makes us better prepared to make a positive impact.

BMO HARRIS BANK: LEAD CORPORATE SPONSOR OF PICASSO AND CHICAGO

The Exelon Foundation is honored to be the lead sponsor of the upcoming exhibition They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of the Migration, 1910–1950. This support continues a decades-long partnership of bringing thought-provoking exhibitions to Chicago that included Pharaohs of the Sun: Akhenaten, Nefertiti, Tutankhamen (2000), Himalayas: An Aesthetic Adventure (2003), and Edward Hopper (2008). Support for They Seek a City reflects the Exelon Foun-dation’s commitment to supporting the arts and culture in Chicago and fostering exploration of the city’s rich history—especially the individual narratives that reflect our diverse heritage. With this exhibition, the foundation hopes visitors will ponder questions surrounding racial, social, and eco-nomic issues that play a vital role in our multicultural urban identity today.

EXELON FOUNDATION: LEAD SPONSOR OF THEY SEEK A CITY: CHICAGO AND THE ART OF MIGRATION, 1910–1950

Archibald J. Motley, Jr. Nightlife, 1943. The Art Institute of Chicago, restricted gift of Mr. and Mrs. Marshall Field, Jack and Sandra Guthman, Ben W. Heineman, Ruth Horwich, Lewis and Susan Manilow, Beatrice C. Mayer, Charles A. Meyer, John D. Nichols, and Mr. and Mrs. E. B. Smith, Jr.; James W. Alsdorf Memorial Fund; Good-man Endowment.

Pablo Picasso in Mougins, France, 1967, showing one of the Art Institute of Chicago studies for the Richard J. Daley Center Sculpture. Photo courtesy of Skidmore, Owings, and Merrill LLP. © 2013 Estate of Pable Picasso.

President and Eloise W. Martin Director Douglas Druick, Business Council co-chair and trustee Anne Pramaggiore, Jeanne Gang, and Business Council co-chair trustee Frederick H. Waddell at the special Business Council dinner with Jeanne Gang this past fall.

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BUSINESS COUNCIL

Dale TaylorPresident and CEO

AbelsonTaylor

Kathy MabeExecutive Vice President,

President Western Territory

The Allstate Corporation

Tim Maloney Illinois President

Bank of America

Wendy Breuder, Co-General

Manager

Hirokazu Maruta, Co-General

Manager

Bank of Tokyo-Mitsubishi UFJ

Robert L. Parkinson, Jr.Chairman and CEO

Baxter International

Byron D. TrottChairman and CEO

BDT Capital Partners

Kris KotteDistrict Manager

Bon Appétit Management Company

Lisa CavanaughSVP, Midwest Regional Director

Christie’s

Kenneth GriffinFounder and CEO

Citadel Investments

Douglas J. BadeRegional Managing Partner,

Strategic Relationships

Deloitte

James A. GordonFounder and Managing Partner

The Edgewater Funds

Robert A. SullivanPresident and CEO, Chicago

Fifth Third Bank

Peter GillespiePresident and CEO, Chicago

FirstMerit Bank

Matthew R. GibsonPartner and Head of Midwest

Investment Banking

Goldman Sachs

Eve R. RogersDirector

Graff Diamonds

Michael J. SacksCEO

Grosvenor Capital Management

Patricia Hemingway HallPresident and CEO

Health Care Service Corporation

Michael MeagherSenior Vice President

James McHugh Construction Co.

Joseph P. GromackiPartner

Jenner and Block

John W. Jordan IIFounder and Chairman

Jordan Industries

Christopher DevenyChairman of the Midwest

Private Bank

JPMorgan Chase and Co.

Barry MacLeanCEO

MacLean-Fogg Company

Samuel MencoffCo-CEO

Madison Dearborn Partners LLC

Richard S. PriceChairman and CEO

Mesirow Financial

Robin Loewenberg TebbeChief Marketing Officer

Magellan Development Group LLC

Joseph A. GregoireState Chairman for Illinois

Banking

PNC Bank

Larry RichmanPresident and CEO

The Private Bank

Thomas M. CarrollEVP, Chief Human Resources

Officer

RR Donnelley

Helyn GoldenbergSVP Midwest Chairman

Sotheby’s

Santo LaMantinaChairman and CEO

Shure Corporation

Laysha WardPresident, Community Relations

Target Corporation

Mark WagnerPresident, Operations and Community Affairs

Walgreen Co.

In the spring of 2012, the Art Institute was excited to launch the Business Council. Over the last few months, this group of forward-thinking com-panies has grown to 35 members. The group’s support reaches all parts of the museum—from the thought-provoking education programs that serve thousands of schoolchildren to the scholarly research behind exhibitions that bring the very best works from around the world to Chicago and share our renowned collection around the globe. This past November, Business Council members were invited for a special evening and tour, hosted by council co-chairs Anne Pramaggiore and Rick Waddell, with renowned architect Jeanne Gang, whose firm is the focus of the exhibition Building: Inside Studio Gang Architects. It was a thrill to have Jeanne talk firsthand about the inner workings of her studio, acclaimed for such iconic projects as Chicago’s very own Aqua Tower and the expansive re-conception of Northerly Island. The museum is grateful for the members of the Business Council and the leadership of Anne and Rick.

Co-chairAnne PramaggiorePresident and CEO ComEd an Exelon Company

Co-chairFrederick H. WaddellChairman and CEO Northern Trust

Honorary ChairThomas J. Pritzker Executive Chairman Hyatt Hotels Corporation

Honorary ChairJohn H. Bryan Retired Chairman Sara Lee Corporation

Founding Members

Business Council Leadership

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Recent Event Highlights

Under the inspired leadership of James Rondeau, Dittmer Chair and Curator, the Department of Contemporary Art at the Art Institute of Chicago has established contemporary art as a new area of strength within the museum’s encyclopedic collection and firmly advanced its ability to present ambitious projects—very often featuring new work by the most significant artists work-ing today. Never before has this been more emphatically evident than with the first American museum survey of the work of Steve McQueen (English, b. 1969). This bold and transformative exhibition opened in October 2012 with a series of events celebrating the landmark undertaking and bringing awareness of McQueen’s practice to larger audiences. On October 18, artists, collectors, exhibition supporters, and museum partners enjoyed a private reception, exhibition viewing, and dinner with the artist hosted by Douglas Druick, President and Eloise W. Martin Director, in the museum’s Chicago Stock Exchange Trading Room. Attendance at this event served as a testament to the great national and international interest in the exhibition, which marked the first comprehensive scholarly

Clockwise from top left: Guests included Okwui Enwezor of the Haus der Kunst; Thelma Golden of the Studio Museum, Harlem; Steve McQueen; artist Glenn Ligon; and architect David Adjaye.

Exhibition supporters James Gabriele and Stephanie Skestos Gabriele with Okwui Enwezor.

Anita Sinha with exhibition supporter Patty McGrath.

Trustee Howard Stone and Donna Stone, lead sponsors of Steve McQueen.

Lisa Dorin, associate curator of contemporary art, with Darby English and Sarah Hetherington.

Ronald Krueck and trustee Anstiss Krueck with Steve McQueen.

STEVE MCQUEEN

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On Friday, September 28, Allen Ruppersberg’s latest piece, No Time Left to Start Again/The B and D of R ’n’ R, opened with a spectacular evening hosted by the Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago. Taking place in the museum’s Modern Wing, the event welcomed more than 300 guests for the exclusive opportu-nity to be among the first to experi-ence this exciting exhibition. The evening included food, cocktails, and a medley of music celebrating the tradition and history of rock ’n’ roll and featured a special performance

by the cast of the award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet. Proceeds from the evening went to support the museum’s educational and community outreach programs, which enrich the lives of Chicago communities, families, and children through art.

Clockwise from top left: Leadership Advisory Committee members Hassan Ali, Rashayla Brown, Anwar Ali, Jan’l Hastings Robinson, and Charmaine Ali.

Douglas Druick, President and Eloise W. Martin Director, with Steve McQueen.

The Modern Wing’s Griffin Court was transformed for the After Dark reception celebrating Steve McQueen.

presentation of the artist’s work to date and further cemented the museum’s reputation as a leading organizer of exhibitions of contem-porary artwork. The Leadership Advisory Com-mittee and the Evening Associates hosted an unforgettable evening with the artist that included screenings of his cinematic features Hunger (2008) and Shame (2011), a conversation between Steve McQueen and James Rondeau, and a reception in the museum’s Millennium Park Room. The celebration continued in Griffin Court with the late-night After Dark party, which featured performances by Chicago-based Collaboraction in-spired by McQueen’s intensely concen-trated films and moving-image works. More than 1,000 people—young, diverse, energetic—filled the museum for a truly memorable evening.

THE BIRTH AND DEATH OF ROCK ’N’ ROLL

Stephen Somogyi and Paulita Pike, past president of the Auxiliary Board.

Guests enjoy a special performance from the award-winning musical Million Dollar Quartet.

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Indian Consul General Mukta Tomar, President and Eloise W. Martin Director Douglas Druick, and Alsdorf Associate Curator of Indian, Southeast Asian, Himalayan, and Islamic Art Madhuvanti Ghose.

Katie Benson, Elsa Silva, Dima Turkmany, Nadia Shah, and Mariam Alsikafi.

Richard and Diane Weinberg.

Diwali co-chairs: Gautam and Ritu Dhingra, Anu and Arjun Aggarwal, and Anita Sinha and trustee Prabhakant Sinha.

DIWALI On Friday, November 9, the museum hosted 350 guests dressed in festive attire for the second annual Diwali Celebra-tion. Popularly known as the “festival of lights,” Diwali is observed throughout India as well as in Indian communities. It was an enchanting evening packed with delectable food, drinks, lively music, and dancing. Guests enjoyed a cocktail reception and a special viewing of an Indian dance performance followed by dinner and dancing in Griffin Court. The event raised funds for future pro-gramming and outreach associated with Indian art.

THE ARCHITECTURE & DESIGN SOCIETY’S MODERN BALLThe Modern Ball, hosted by the Archi-tecture & Design Society for the Depart-ment of Architecture and Design, was held on Saturday, October 13. This year, the ball celebrated the 30th anniversary of the A&D Society and honored Stanley Tigerman, a passionate educator and scholar and a galvanizing force for change in the architectural profession and beyond. He and his wife, Margaret McCurry, are major benefactors and Governing Life Members of the Art Institute. The sold-out Modern Ball offered its 300 guests a memorable experience when Tigerman’s friends and esteemed colleagues Frank Gehry and Robert A. M. Stern flew in from Los Angeles and New York respectively to join him in an intimate conversation, moderated by WTTW host and A&D Society board member Geoffrey Baer, in Fullerton Hall. Afterward, patrons sipped cocktails in Griffin Court and perused the one-of-a-kind offerings in the silent auction.

They then enjoyed a three-course dinner in a stunning setting, which was trans-formed by luminous centerpieces and the ingenious use of light. The evening came to a close in a specially designed des-sert lounge where guests took in the jazz sounds of the Mike Jeffers Trio, sipped on cordials and nibbled on homemade marshmallows, and enjoyed the beautiful scene overlooking Millennium Park. Special thanks go to gala leaders Bess Tremonto Cook, Athalie Derse, Victoria Lautman, and Maria Smithburg and honorary chair Judith Neisser for making this a wonderfully memorable evening. Additional adulation goes to principal sponsors Celia and David Hilliard and Margot and the late Harold Schiff.

Architects Frank Gehry, Stanley Tigerman (Modern Ball honoree), and Robert A. M. Stern.

David Earle, Douglas Druick, Francie Blair, and Ed Blair. Photograph by Dan Rest.

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Ambassador Peter Westmacott, His Eminence Metropolitan Iakovos, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios, Douglas Druick, and the Jaharis family: trustee Mary, Michael, Steven, Elaine, Valerie, and Michael.

Montana Butsch, Jennifer Perucca Butsch, trustee Cynthia Perucca, and Terry Perucca; trustee Karen Alexander, Walter Alexander, Martha Alexander, and Robert Delaney; Christopher Kelly, Shawn Donnelley, and Douglas Druick.

OPENING GALA TO CELEBRATE THE MARY AND MICHAEL JAHARIS GALLERIES OF GREEK, ROMAN, AND BYZANTINE ART

FASHION HISTORY SYMPOSIUM

The Art Institute of Chicago partnered with the Chicago Shakespeare Theater for the Fashion History Symposium on November 27–28. The two-day fashion event started with a cocktail reception hosted by the Art Institute, followed by a panel discussion led by Gloria Groom, David and Mary Winton Green Curator of 19th-Century European Painting and Sculpture, in front of the museum’s iconic A Sunday on La Grande Jatte—1884. The following day, guests enjoyed a daylong program at Chicago Shakespeare Theater that featured lectures and a panel discussion focusing on the 19th-century fashions that were showcased in Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s recent production of Sunday in the Park with George. The program also previewed the museum’s eagerly anticipated exhibition Impres-sionism, Fashion, and Modernity, which opens June 26, 2013.

Trustees Joseph Gromacki and Marilynn Thoma and event chair Gayle Tilles.

Costumes from Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s performance of Sunday in the Park with George joined panelists Garry Griffin, associate artistic director, Chicago Shakespeare Theater; Gloria Groom, David and Mary Winton Green Curator of 19th-Century European Painting and Sculpture, Art Institute of Chicago; and Mara Blumenfeld, costume designer, Chicago Shakespeare Theater’s production of Sunday in the Park with George (2012), for a program in front of Georges Seurat’s A Sunday on La Grande Jatte —1884.

On Saturday, November 10, the museum hosted a spectacular gala celebrating the dedication and grand opening of the Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art. The dedication was also the ocassion for opening the special exhibition Late Roman and Early Byzantine Treasures from the British Museum, which features 51 of the finest artworks from its illustrious collection. The celebratory evening, which included a ribbon- cutting ceremony by Mary and Michael Jaharis, kicked off with a cocktail reception, followed by a Mediter-ranean-inspired dinner and live music. During dinner, guests were treated to remarks from Douglas Druick, His Eminence Archbishop Demetrios of America, and His Excellency Sir Peter Westmacott, British Ambas-sador to the United States. Before dinner, guests were welcomed into the new galleries for the first time. The gala raised funds to support the Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art.

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Woman’s BoardSIX DECADES OF EDUCATIONAL AND FUNDRAISING ACCOMPLISHMENTS

The pioneering Woman’s Board of the Art Institute of Chicago proudly celebrated its 60th anniversary this past winter. The board, the first of its kind in Chicago, con-tinues a tradition of strong leadership that touches every corner of this world-renowned art museum. The group’s commitment to educational programs, as well as its steadfast support of curatorial departments, the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries, conservation and publications initiatives, and special exhibitions is a great source of strength for the museum. The Woman’s Board traces its roots to a 1952 appeal from the Art Institute’s Board of Trustees for a commit-tee to raise funds for the museum’s “Emergency Fund Drive” for new boilers. Membership of the Woman’s Board has grown from its original 40 to its current 107 members. “It is an honor to lead the Woman’s Board in the great tradition of hands-on, active participation for the good of the Art Institute and everyone who visits this

amazing museum,” said Sarah Nava Garvey, current president of the Woman’s Board. Central to the support of the Art Institute from the very beginning, the Woman’s Board is a masterful fundraising group with a long history of successful galas. From the first Masterpiece Ball and the living tableaux of the May Festivals in the 1950s and 1960s to the grand celebrations in Griffin Court over the past several years, the Woman’s Board has raised over $20 million to sup-port the museum’s mission. In a nod to the unprecedented contributions of this group, in 2003 the Art Institute’s Board of Trustees hon-ored the Woman’s Board’s 50th anniversary by renaming the Grand Staircase the Woman’s Board Grand Staircase. Since then, this staircase—one of the Art Institute’s most well-known architectural spaces and one of the main gateways to the museum’s world-class collections—has become synonymous with our most ardent supporters.

Dorothy Runner, Quinn Delaney, Ann Youngren; back row includes Cindy Mitchell, Monika Betts, and Jean Van Nice.

Trustee Karen Alexander, Heather Black, Katie Olson, Pam Weston, and Colleen Thornburgh at the 60th Anniversary Celebration.

Members of the Woman’s Board pose with Douglas Druick, President and Eloise W. Martin Director, on the Woman’s Board Grand

Staircase on the evening of the 60th Anniversary Celebration; the 2003 dedication of the Woman’s Board Staircase: Jan Jentes, Gina

Jannotta, trustee Marilynn Alsdorf, Cleopatra Alexander, Quinn Delaney, and Nancy Nadler; members of the Woman’s Board and the Community Associates enjoy coffee and tea in the Woman’s Board Room circa 1960.

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Auxiliary Board

Founded in 1973, the Auxiliary Board of the Art Institute of Chicago is the oldest and most-recognized charitable board of its kind in the nation. The board is comprised of approximately 60 accomplished professionals who represent a broad cross section of Chicago’s civic, corporate, and philan-thropic leadership. Since 2005, the Auxiliary Board has raised over $1 million to support the museum and special exhibitions. The board continues this fundraising tradition with its 40th anniversary celebration in 2013; the event, a masked ball, to be held on Saturday, October 12, in the Modern Wing, will benefit the upcoming exhibition Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary, 1926–1938. Through all its events and activities, the Auxiliary Board not only works to support the Art Institute with meaningful financial contributions but also to generate excitement, promote cohesiveness, and engage its membership. While helping to identify future museum leaders, the board also pursues its mission to enrich the lives of those in Chicago’s many distinct communities through exposure to art and art education and to usher new, young, and diverse audiences into the museum. The Auxiliary Board is well known for hosting some of Chicago’s most legendary events, which regularly attract large and enthusiastic turnouts. The annual Holiday Treasure Hunt and Tea Party, in which children and families from throughout the city spend a day exploring the museum, creating art, and celebrating the holidays, was started by the city’s former first lady Maggie Daley and celebrated its 31st year in December 2012. The event has grown over the years and now welcomes more than 1,000 participants, making it a hallmark of the holiday season for both the Auxiliary Board and the Art Institute. The Auxiliary Board is also proud to sponsor Uncorked: A Case for Wine, a signature annual event now in its fourth year. Last year, Uncorked hosted approximately 250 energetic and entrepreneurial art lovers, and the buzz surrounding the event’s unique location and incredible wine and food pairings continues to grow. Uncorked was sold out in 2012 before invitations were mailed, and a similarly enthusiastic response is expected for 2013. The Auxiliary Board represents the best of Chicago’s shared civic commit-ment to the city’s world-class cultural institutions. Forward-thinking, innova-tive, and focused, Auxiliary Board members are dedicated to the continued success of their mission and the longevity of the museum. The Auxiliary Board takes great pride in increasing visits, memberships, and financial contributions to the Art Institute from an ever-expanding array of patrons throughout Chicagoland and the world.

FORTY YEARS OF LEGENDARY EVENTS, EXCEPTIONAL GIFTS, AND PHILANTHROPIC LEADERSHIP

Patrick and Meredith Wood-Prince at the 35th Anniversary

Celebration in November 2008.

Dustin O’Regan and daughter Redding at the 30th Annual

Holiday Treasure Hunt and Tea Party in December 2011.

Richard and the late Maggie Daley at the reinstallation of

Marc Chagall’s America Windows in October 2010.

Past Auxiliary Board presidents at the reinstallation of Marc

Chagall’s America Windows in October 2010.

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Sustaining FellowsUnited by a passion for art and a shared commitment to advancing the mis-sion of the Art Institute of Chicago, the Sustaining Fellows is a prestigious group of leading art patrons whose vital unrestricted support over the last 35 years has been instrumental in making the Art Institute of Chicago one of the world’s finest museums and cultural treasures. Sustaining Fellows membership is an avenue toward fulfilling one’s artistic passion and enjoying an insider’s experience at the museum as well as meeting other like-minded individuals who share a love of art and long to make a difference in the lives of the public and the longevity of the Art Institute.

35th ANNUAL MEETING, EXHIBITION VIEWING, AND COCKTAIL RECEPTION: PICASSO AND CHICAGOTuesday, March 126:00–9:00 p.m. Complimentary for Sustaining Fellows, guests $35

This event also offers the chance to hear from Stephanie D’Alessandro, Gary C. and Fran-ces Comer Curator of Modern Art, about the exciting exhibition Picasso and Chicago.

CELEBRATING 35 YEARS

RECENT EVENTS

INSIDE STUDIO GANG ARCHITECTSThe Sustaining Fellows held a luncheon and lecture on October 3 focused on the exhibition Inside Studio Gang Archi-tects. Zoë Ryan, John H. Bryan Chair and Curator of Architecture and Design, and Karen Kice, Neville Bryan Assistant Curator, led an informative discussion on the process of putting the exhibition together and their collaboration with Jeanne Gang. After lunch, Sustaining Fellows enjoyed a walk-through of the exhibition.

These exciting programs and events are open to Sustaining Fellows only. To join or make reservations, please call (312) 443-3735 or e-mail sustainingfellows@artic.edu.

UPCOMING PROGRAM

LECTURE SERIES: AFRICAN ART AND INDIAN ART OF THE AMERICASFebruary 28 and March 7 5:00–7:30 p.m. Complimentary; reservations requested

Sustaining Fellows are invited to mix and mingle at complimentary wine and cheese receptions in FELLOWS before and after the public lectures at 6:00 p.m. in Fullerton Hall. Reserved lecture seating is available for Sustaining Fellows.

Royal Murals of Ancient TeotihuacanFebruary 28

Iconic Horsemen of West AfricaMarch 7

UPCOMING TRAVELMILWAUKEE: COLOR RUSH

Friday, March 1 9:30 a.m.–6:30 p.m.

Associate curator of photography Kath-erine Bussard will lead this special visit to the Milwaukee Art Museum (MAM). En route to Milwaukee, Kate will discuss the exhibition she co-curated, Color Rush: 75 Years of Color Photography in America at the MAM, to which the Art Institute is a principal lender. Please note, this program is limited to 36 participants.

The Sustaining Fellows annual dinner in 1986, top: Joseph Nathan and former chairmen of the Sustaining Fellows, trustee John Bryan (1985–87) and trustee Lew Manilow (1990–92); bottom: longtime Sustaining Fellow program committee members Alice Young Sabl, Josie Strauss, Mary Jane Pollack, and Maxine Tropp.

SPEYER LECTURE WITH JENNY HOLZERThe A. James Speyer lecture and dinner is one of the most popular Sustaining Fellows signature programs. Featuring a distinguished contemporary artist whose work is represented in the museum’s collection, this annual lecture honors the memory of A. James Speyer, curator of the Department of 20th-Century Painting and Sculpture from 1961 through 1986. On October 24, the Sustaining Fellows had the pleasure of hearing artist Jenny Holzer discuss her work. Following the lecture, a festive dinner took place in Griffin Court. Special thanks to Laura DeFerrari Front and Penelope R. Steiner for co-chairing this event.

Stephanie Sick, president of Sustaining Fellows, and Bill Sick in Paris at the exhibition Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity at the Musée d’Orsay.

Betsy Pinkert with curator Gloria Groom on the Sustaining Fellows trip to Paris.

RECENT TRAVEL

VOYAGE Á PARIS Gloria Groom, David and Mary Winton Green Curator of 19th-Century European Painting and Sculpture, led a special tour of Paris this past October. The highlight of the trip was definitely the special opportunity to see Gloria’s exhibition Impressionism, Fashion, and Modernity at the Musée d’Orsay. This exhibition, which opened to rave reviews, is the first to explore the fascinating relation-ship between art and fashion during the late 19th century and features nearly 80 paintings by Impressionist masters as well as contemporary costumes, photographs, fashion plates, and advertisements from the period. The exhibition is currently at the Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York, and will arrive at the Art Institute this June.

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Mya Polsky, Nicholas Bridon, and Holly Rothschild Buchanan at the opening celebration of Irving Penn: Underfoot.

OPENING CELEBRATION AND DINNER: IRVING PENN—UNDERFOOT Sustaining Fellows had the privilege of hosting the opening celebration of Irving Penn: Underfoot on January 16. After a wine reception in Griffin Court and a private exhibition viewing in the Bucks-baum Gallery, guests enjoyed dinner in the Nichols Board of Trustees Suite.

TOUR AND LUNCHEON: THE RYERSON AND BURNHAM LIBRARIESOn January 29, the Sustaining Fellows celebrated the 100-year anniversary of the Art Institute’s Ryerson and Burn-ham Libraries with a special behind-the-scenes tour by library director Jack Perry Brown. Following the tour, guests enjoyed a luncheon in the Millennium Park Room.

LECTURE AND VIEWING: THE MARY AND MICHAEL JAHARIS GALLERIES OF GREEK, ROMAN, AND BYZANTINE ARTOn February 5, Karen Manchester, chair and curator of ancient art, Department of Ancient and Byzantine Art, provided an inside look at the 4,000 years of artistic achievement in the Mediterranean region showcased in the stunning new Mary and Michael Jaharis Galleries of Greek, Roman, and Byzantine Art.

Craig Duchossois, Donna Stone, trustee Janet Duchossois, and Life Trustee Howard Stone at the 2012 A. James Speyer lecture and dinner.

SEMINAR SERIES: DISCOVERIES IN AMERICAN ART, 1815–1950The American Art Seminar Series was a popular way to spend Thursday morn-ings this fall. Over the course of four weeks, Sustaining Fellows had a chance to hear from the outstanding curators in the Department of American Art.

Upcoming EventsCONVERSATION WITH KARA WALKERWednesday, February 20 6:00$10 members, $15 nonmembers $5 students

In partnership with the Chicago Humani-ties Festival and Department of Con-temporary Art, the Leadership Advisory Committee presents Kara Walker in conversation with Lisa Dorin, associate curator of contemporary art. The conver-sation is followed by a gallery viewing at 7:00. For tickets and more informa-tion, please call (312) 494-9509 or visit www.chicagohumanities.org.

4TH ANNUAL UNCORKED: A CASE FOR WINE Saturday, February 23 6:00$5,000 VIP table for 10 $375 VIP admission $275 general admission

Join the Auxiliary Board, the oldest arts auxiliary board in the nation, for an intimate wine-tasting event featuring fine wine and exquisite food pairings. The evening also features silent and live auc-tions brimming with exclusive behind-the-scenes access to private collections and art exhibitions in the U.S. and abroad as well as rare wines, special dinners, and coveted fashion-related items. Uncorked is sold out. Please contact Jamie Summers at (312) 443-3674 to be placed on the waiting list.

OPENING GALA CELEBRATION: THEY SEEK A CITYSaturday, March 2 6:00$350 Individual Guest $1,000 Patron Guest

The Leadership Advisory Committee of the Art Institute of Chicago and present-ing sponsor Allstate Insurance host the opening celebration of the exhibition They Seek a City: Chicago and the Art of Migration, 1910–1950. This gala will provide the first look at the exhibition the night before it opens to the public. Taking place in the museum’s stunning Modern Wing, the evening also includes an exquisite dinner with dancing to fabu-lous music from the period. Tickets avail-able by calling (312) 443-3133, e-mailing lacevent@artic.edu, or visiting www.artic.edu/lac. For sponsorship information, please contact Natalie Harris Lenz at nharris1@artic.edu.

Premier sponsorship of the gala provided by Allstate Insurance.

WOMAN’S BOARD ANNUAL LECTURE LUNCHEON: PICASSO AND CHICAGOWednesday, March 13 11:00$150

For further information or to RSVP, please contact Kate Logan at (312) 443-3628.

Make an impact with your IRAWith a new year also comes new tax law—some of which you may wish to consider as you make your chari-table giving plans for the year ahead.

On January 2, 2013, Congress passed the bi-partisan American Taxpayer Relief Act of 2012. Significantly, the act extends the IRA Charitable Rollover for 2013.

• Anyone 70 1/2 years or older can make a tax-free IRA rollover gift to the Art Institute of Chicago of up to $100,000 during 2013. (There is no IRA withdrawal tax and no charitable deduction for these kinds of gifts.)

• Any qualified distributions made in Janu-ary of 2013 directly to charities from IRA accounts will be deemed to have been completed on December 31, 2012, if the taxpayer so chooses.

• Individuals who took outright distribu-tions from their IRA accounts in December of 2012 can transfer up to $100,000 of that amount to charities (subject to the rules governing Charitable IRA Rollovers) and elect to treat it as a direct distribution to charity in 2012.

The extension of the IRA Charitable Rollover will allow individuals who are required to take distributions from their IRA accounts to once again directly transfer some of those assets to charity. In so doing, they avoid the IRA distribution being added to their adjusted gross income for the year, which can trigger many of the new taxes for higher income earners. As always, individuals are encouraged to consult with their tax advisor(s). For additional details, visit artic.plannedgiving.org/artic/articles/95.html. Donors may also contact James Allan, director of major gifts and planned giving, at (312) 443-3733 or jallan@artic.edu.

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Born in 1927, Harold Schiff attended Columbia University before serving in the U.S. Army during the occupation of Japan. Harold made his career in the field of construction management, where he led major projects in Chicago, New York, and around the world, including the Pan Am Building (New York), Sears Tower (Chicago), and Tour Montparnasse (Paris). After serving as chief executive of Morse Diesel, Inc., Harold started Schal Associates with longtime business partner Richard Halpern in the mid-1970s. In addition to serving as a Life Trustee, Harold was a longtime member of the Committee on Architecture and Design, serving on the committee since 1986 and as its co-chairman since 1998. Harold was deeply committed to both to the Art Institute and the Department of Architecture and Design and showed that commitment in many ways. Along with his wife, Margot, he endowed the Harold and Margot Schiff Assistant Curator of Architecture position, currently held by Alison Fisher. He also established the Schiff Foundation Fellowship for Architecture and the Schiff Foundation Fellowship for Critical Architectural Writing and supported the Art Institute’s Chicago Architects Oral History Project. His generosity to the Modern

Wing campaign was recognized through the naming of a gal-lery for architecture and design. Harold’s contributions to the architectural profession were recognized by the Architecture & Design Society at its 2010 Modern Ball. Harold was also a mem-ber of the President’s Circle of the Sustaining Fellows. A valuable contributor to the community, Harold served on the boards of Archeworks and the Illinois Institute of Technology’s College of Architecture and commissioned Helmut Jahn to design the Harold and Margot Schiff Residences, a 96-unit low-income housing complex on the city’s Near North Side. Harold is survived by his wife, Margot; his three children, Leslie, David, and Leo; three grandchildren; and three stepchil-dren and five grandchildren from his wife, Margot.

HAROLD SCHIFF

Memorial TributesBY DAVID C. HILLIARD, LIFE TRUSTEEIn 2012, the Art Institute lost two exceptional Life Trustees, Charles C. Haffner III and Harold Schiff. We are sincerely indebted to both Charlie and Harold for their extraordinary dedication, leadership, and generosity to the museum over the years.

Charles C. Haffner III, Life Trustee since 1995 and Voting Trustee from 1965 to 1995, died on April 30, 2012, at the age of 83. Son of World War II hero Major General Charles C. Haffner Jr. and great grandson of the founder of R. R. Donnelly and Sons, Charlie devoted his professional career to R. R. Donnelly where he served as vice chairman. The Art Institute was the fortunate recipient of Charlie’s philanthropic dedication for more than 47 years. His civic involvement extended to the Newberry Library and Morton Arboretum, which he chaired with equal enthusiasm. As a Voting Trustee of the Art Institute, Charlie led the Centennial Fund, which supported renovations and expansion of the museum in the 1970s. Charlie was likewise active in building the Art Institute’s collections. In addition to his own gifts of art, Charlie was instrumental in attracting major gifts from two of the Art Institute’s greatest benefactors. When his aunt Helen Donnelley decided to auction off her important Matisse paint-ing, Daisies, Charlie convinced her to give it to the Art Institute instead. Similarly, Suzie Morton Davidson harbored thoughts

of selling her great Baglioni and Poynter paintings, but with Charlie’s urging, she donated these stellar works to the museum and Chicago. Charlie’s gifts to the Department of American Art include Stuart Davis’s Ready-to-Wear, which graces the cover of Judy Barter’s American Modernism catalogue, as well as the work that serves as the frontispiece of the American folk art catalogue, For Kith and Kin. Among his gifts of Asian art is the important pair of Japanese screen paintings The Tale of the Taishokan. For the Ryerson and Burnham Libraries, Charlie took special pleasure in buying books chosen by the libraries’ director Jack Brown to help the museum’s curators with their latest scholarly research. Charlie is survived by his wife, Anne, and sons, Ted and Will; two grandchildren; and three sisters, Clarissa Chandler, Frances Colburn, and Phoebe Andrew.

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