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MEMO TO THE MUSEUM BOARD
December 16, 2021
To the Board,
Please see the attached draft agenda for our January 6th Board meeting. As a reminder, we
will meet in person in the Sawyer Library of the Museum.
Over the last week, I have met with a number of city staff as I learn about the Capital
Improvement Projects that were approved for 2022. The invitation for bids for the Signage
Improvement project was edited for clarity and was reposted for bidding. It was renamed
“Masonry Monument Signage and Landscaping” to provide a more descriptive title and with
the intention of drawing interest of masonry companies. Bidding for this project will close on
January 25, 2022.
Staff rotated collections pieces in the Contemporary Native
American Art exhibit case in People of the Waters. Newly
exhibited items were crafted by Oneida artist James Kelly, who
creates Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) raised beadwork pieces.
Exhibit Technician Greg Witthun created new mounts for the
three beadwork pieces. Registrar Emily Rock and Assistant
Curator Katrina Achilli will be creating a video for a tablet next
to the case which will feature Kelly describing the symbolic
importance and artistry of the objects in more detail. Special
thanks to Museum friend Karen Ann Hoffman for suggesting
James Kelly.
There are two programs this weekend. Holiday Letters on
December 18th will engage participants using authentic letters
written by military members from our archival collection. On Sunday December 19th, The
Newport Singers will perform from 1:00-3:00pm. They will be singing holiday music
medleys, featuring songs from White Christmas.
Between December 8 and 14th, the Museum hosted 842 visitors, a senior group, and a group
of 16 from Oshkosh North High School. We look forward to continuing to develop a stronger
relationship with local schools to engage students and support core curriculum and state
standards.
Picture frame, beaded bird, and
gustowah (men’s headpiece) exhibited
in People of the Waters. Loan courtesy
of James Kelly.
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Because of the upcoming holiday weeks, there will be no board memo for the remainder of
December. As the year comes to a close, we celebrate the community, board, staff, volunteers,
and city leadership who have supported us throughout 2021. We wish you all the happiest of
holidays and a safe, cheerful new year.
Sarah Phillips
Museum Director