Mark Newport
Sampler: Batman, 2004
Found comic book and dyed cotton thread
10 1/8 x 6 5/8 inches
Racine Art Museum, Dale and Doug Anderson
Photography: Jon Bolton
RAM Staff Selects: A Community-Curated Exhibition
October 11, 2023 – January 13, 2024
at Racine Art Museum
What do Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Ai Kijima, and Roy Superior have in common? In addition to being artists represented in RAM’s collection, they also had works selected by museum staff, board, and volunteers for inclusion in the Twentieth Anniversary exhibition, RAM Staff Selects. In an effort to broaden the voices heard in the galleries and acknowledge the critical role staff, board, and volunteers play in getting an organization to a milestone anniversary, the curatorial process shifted into the hands of those who are not typically selecting works for display.
With a group that favors objects over images and takes advantage of North America’s largest contemporary craft collection, the works selected are as varied as the artists and the individuals making the selections. Featured pieces include Wendell Castle’s silver leaf-topped desk, Robert Ebendorf’s necklace made of items found on a beach, Mariko Kusumoto’s multi-piece metal theatre set diorama, and Mark Newport’s embroidered comic book cover. Several works chosen were also voted as favorites in 2013 when the public was invited to select their most beloved pieces for RAM’s Tenth Anniversary.
Those selecting works were encouraged to share their rationale for their choices, if so desired, which are included on label copy and in gallery handouts.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Adrian Arleo, Roger Asay and Rebecca Davis, Azure Bielefeldt, Emily Brock, Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Wendell Castle, Dale Chihuly, Warrington Colescott, Annette Corcoran, Richard DeVore, Robert W Ebendorf, Carol Eckert, Viola Frey, Terri Gelenian-Wood, Mary Giles, Ai Kijima, Mariko Kusumoto, Gyöngy Laky, Dona Look, Mark Newport, Richard Notkin, Eduardo Paolozzi, Donna Rosenthal, Red Weldon Sandlin, Richard Shaw, Roy Superior, Toshiko Takaezu, Kukuli Velarde, and Roberta and David Williamson
RAM Staff Selects: A Community-Curated Exhibition
October 11, 2023 – January 13, 2024
at Racine Art Museum
Mark Newport
Sampler: Batman, 2004
Found comic book and dyed cotton thread
10 1/8 x 6 5/8 inches
Racine Art Museum, Dale and Doug Anderson
Photography: Jon Bolton
What do Nancy Ekholm, Ai Kijima, and Roy Superior have in common? In addition to being artists represented in RAM’s collection, they also had works selected by museum staff, board, and volunteers for inclusion in the Twentieth Anniversary exhibition, RAM Staff Selects. In an effort to broaden the voices heard in the galleries and acknowledge the critical role staff, board, and volunteers play in getting an organization to a milestone anniversary, the curatorial process shifted into the hands of those who are not typically selecting works for display.
With a group that favors objects over images and takes advantage of North America’s largest contemporary craft collection, the works selected are as varied as the artists and the individuals making its selections. Featured pieces include Wendell Castle’s silver leaf-topped desk, Robert Ebendorf’s necklace made of items found on a beach, Mariko Kusumoto’s multi-piece metal theatre set diorama, and Mark Newport’s embroidered comic book cover. Several works chosen were also voted as favorites in 2013 when the public was invited to select their most beloved pieces for RAM’s Tenth Anniversary.
Those selecting works were encouraged to share their rationale for their choices, if so desired, which are included on label copy and in gallery handouts.
More About the Exhibition
Artists in the Exhibition
Adrian Arleo, Roger Asay and Rebecca Davis, Azure Bielefeldt, Emily Brock, Nancy Ekholm Burkert, Wendell Castle, Dale Chihuly, Warrington Colescott, Annette Corcoran, Richard DeVore, Robert W Ebendorf, Carol Eckert, Viola Frey, Terri Gelenian-Wood, Mary Giles, Ai Kijima, Mariko Kusumoto, Gyöngy Laky, Dona Look, Mark Newport, Richard Notkin, Eduardo Paolozzi, Donna Rosenthal, Red Weldon Sandlin, Richard Shaw, Roy Superior, Toshiko Takaezu, Kukuli Velarde, and Roberta and David Williamson
Sample of Work in the Exhibition
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Exhibitions at RAM are made possible by:
Platinum Sponsors
The Estate of Karen Johnson Boyd
David Charak
Judith and David Flegel Fund
Ron and Judith Isaacs
Nicholas and Nancy Kurten
Barbara Waldman
Windgate Foundation
Diamond Sponsors
City of Racine’s Grow Racine Grant
Ruffo Family Foundation
Ruth Arts Foundation
Gold Sponsors
Anonymous
Tom and Irene Creecy
Richard and Patricia Ehlert
Osborne and Scekic Family Foundation
Reliance Controls Community Fund
Trio Foundation of St. Louis
W.T. Walker Group, Inc.
Silver Sponsors
Anonymous
Baird
Beta Diagnostic Labs
A.C. Buhler Family
Lucy G. Feller
Ben and Dawn Flegel
Jim Harris
Sharon and Tom Harty
Horizon Retail Construction, Inc.
Johnson Financial Group
Dorothy MacVicar
Jan Serr and John Shannon
Bronze Sponsors
Ellen and Joseph Albrecht
Susan Boland
Dave’s Wine Garage
Educators Credit Union
Express Employment Professionals
Bill and Debbie Keland
Susan Manalli
Jean and Alex Mandli, Jr.
Norbell Foundation
Cathy Stanghellini
Twin Disc
Media Sponsor
