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Mint Museum Auxiliary
ROOM TO BLOOM
C E L E B R AT I N G 6 0 Y E A R S
MINT MUSEUM UPTOWN at Levine Center for the Arts | 500 South Tryon Street | Charlotte, NC 28202
MINT MUSEUM RANDOLPH | 2730 Randolph Road | Charlotte, NC 28207
704.337.2000 | mintmuseum.org
mintmuseumauxiliary.org
dedicated to the
generations of women
who have led, served and
given to the auxiliary for
the past six decades. We
continue to be inspired
by their modern thinking,
insightful service and
tireless leadership.
for making an
impact.
LETTER FROM
THE CO-CHAIRS
Dynamic, innovative, visionary and modern are only a few of the words that describe Room to Bloom 2013. On behalf of
the Mint Museum Auxiliary, we invite you to join us! This year marks many milestones, including the sixtieth anniversary of
the Room to Bloom Celebration (formerly the Home & Garden Tour), and creates a one-of-a-kind opportunity to recognize
generations of Auxiliary leadership and to celebrate more than $12 million in donations including funds and acquisitions.
Under the careful eye of Auxiliary leadership, we are moving in a modern direction with a series of fresh, engaging and
experiential programs that include the unveiling of two significant Auxiliary acquisitions.
Inspiring. Thought Provoking. PNC is proud to sponsor Room to
Bloom. Because we appreciate all that goes into your work.
Stop by your local PNC Bank Branch, or Call 888-PNC-BANK
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Funds raised this spring will support a year-long art program targeting a Project L.I.F.T. school that serves students in
an economically challenged Charlotte community. It will also finance a grade level of Charlotte-Mecklenburg School
students touring the museum’s blockbuster exhibition, Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World’s
Fairs 1851-1939, opening in September 2013. Your patronage is vitally important as it not only allows the Auxiliary to
fund these critical educational initiatives, but also to sponsor ongoing educational programs for the community and
acquisitions on behalf of The Mint Museum.
We express our warmest thanks to our sponsors, patrons, party hosts, committee members and Auxiliary volunteers
who share not only their resources, but also their incredible talent and passion to help move forward the Auxiliary and
its important mission. Thank you for helping the Auxiliary bloom in 2013!
©2013 The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. All rights reserved. PNC Bank, National Association. Member FDIC
Room to Bloom
Celebration Chair
Room to Bloom
Celebration Chair
Mint Museum
Auxiliary President
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TABLE OF
CONTENTS
HISTORY
Auxiliary and Leaders
HAPPENINGS
Events and Parties
HIGHLIGHTS
Acquisitions, Patrons and Sponsors
HIGH BIDS
Silent Auction
Mary McDonalD
e xc l u s i v e ly f o r
HOW TO
Reservations
www.fschumacher.com
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13-23
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800-523-1200
FABRICS WALLCOVERINGS TRIMMINGS FURNISHINGS CONTRACT/CUSTOM
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The Mint
Museum
Auxiliary:
In 1936, The Mint Museum opened as North Carolina’s first art museum,
although it had no collection. A year later, four paintings comprised its
arts holdings. Over the next two decades, the collection grew slowly
and was entirely dependent on local donations.
In 1956, the Mint Museum Auxiliary was founded by Mrs. H.T. Cosby and
a group of interested friends to provide financial support to and to broaden
In the 1970s, the collection continued to grow with several
significant acquisitions. The oldest piece in the Chinese
Collection, Storage Jar, dates to 2200 BC. Also purchased
during this decade were works by Elliot Dangerfield,
Benjamin West, Richard Anuskiewicz, Thomas Sully,
Richard Champion, Benjamin Luks, Maurice Prendergast,
Ernest Lawson and William James Glackens.
public support of The Mint Museum. The first major project sponsored by the
$12,000,000
IN DONATIONS
INCLUDING 3,800
WORKS OF ART
Auxiliary was the Home Tour which had been started by Mrs. Harold C. Dwelle
as a benefit for the museum in 1953. With the founding of the Auxiliary,
a long roster of members have since contributed thousands of volunteer
hours to generate funds to support The Mint Museum through educational
offerings and acquisitions for the museum’s permanent collection.
In addition to the Home Tour (now known as the Room to Bloom
Celebration), the Auxiliary has supported various fundraisers which
have included the Mint Museum Shop (1957-1998), the Mint Museum
Antiques Show (1967-2004), the Mint to Be Yours Tag Sale (2007-2010)
and the Fall EnrichMINT Forum started in 2011. The Room to Bloom
Celebration, the Auxiliary’s largest annual fundraiser, will have its 60th
Anniversary in 2013.
Of the 35,000 items in The Mint Museum’s collection, the Auxiliary has donated
over 3,800. These works of art touch every department of the museum:
American Art, Art of the Ancient Americas, Craft+Design, Decorative Arts, European Art, Fashion, and Modern & Contemporary Art.
The rich journey began in 1960 with the Auxiliary’s first acquisition In the Glen by American painter John LaFarge. Other
highlights from the 1960s include works by the English painter Frederick Richard Lee and American painters, William
McDougal Hart and William Samuel Horton.
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The 1980s provided a time of tremendous growth for both
the museum and the Auxiliary. In 1985, the Auxiliary created
EMMA, the Endowment for Mint Museum Acquisitions. The
purpose of the endowment is to acquire works of art that
support the Collections Plan of The Mint Museum that also
appeal to the demographic and sensibilities of the Auxiliary
membership. These funds are managed by the Foundation
for the Carolinas. Significant acquisitions purchased in the
1980s include works by Charles Burchfield, George Wesley
Bellows, Harvey K. Littleton, Frances Cotes and the Auman
Collection of North Carolina Pottery.
The Auxiliary began the Fashion Collection in 1972 which
now numbers over 10,000 items. In the 1990s, the
Auxiliary helped the Fashion Collection reach a new level
by funding the museum purchases of exquisite examples
of historical costume and haute couture from Jacques
Doucet, Christian Dior, Madame Gres, the House of
Chanel, Pierre Balmain, Hubert de Givenchy, Gianni
Versace, Pierre Cardin, Arnold Scaasi, Carolina Herrera,
and Oscar de la Renta.
In the 1990s, the Auxiliary also purchased paintings by
William Charles Anthony Frerichs, Jerome Thompson,
and funded the museum purchases several works of
Spanish Colonial Art.
To usher in the 21st century, the Auxiliary acquired works
by Arthur Bowen Davies, Augusta Savage, Laura Coombs
Hills, Blanche Lazzell and an extraordinary collection of
American ceramics.
2010 marked the opening of the Mint Museum Uptown. To
commemorate the occasion, the Auxiliary commissioned
its first work ever as part of the Ten-Ten-Ten Project.
Inspired by the women of the Auxiliary, Ted Noten
created Slow: Eleven Women and 400 Daisies. Noten
was named Dutch Artist of the Year in 2012. In 2011, the
Auxiliary hosted Oscar de la Renta for a memorable and
extraordinary fashion show. Mr. de la Renta donated a ball
gown in honor of the Auxiliary. In addition to these works,
the Auxiliary also purchased works by Dario Robleto and
Albert Elbaz of Lanvin.
The Auxiliary has grown from a small group of 60 women to
over 600 members spanning several generations. To date,
the Auxiliary has donated over twelve million dollars to
The Mint Museum including funds and acquisitions. The
six decade partnership between The Mint Museum and
the Mint Museum Auxiliary has been rich, strong, and
beneficial to both the museum and the city of Charlotte.
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Six Decades of Leadership and Service
Please consider making a contribution to Endowment for Mint Museum Acquisitions (EMMA) in honor
of one or more of these visionary voluneers who have led the Auxiliary as Past Presidents and Event Chairs
over the past sixty years. Donations can be made on the reservations form at the back of the brochure.
* Donations have been received in the spring of 2013 in honor of these volunteers in conjunction with this sixtieth
anniversary celebration.
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Mrs. John B. Harrison
Mrs. Albert C. Littlejohn
Mrs. William P. Philips, Jr.
Mrs. Richard Sims
Mrs. Hughes H. Hayes
Mrs. Robert S. Lillen
Mrs. Robert Pingry
Mrs. Phillip D. Small
Mrs. Ben D. Heath III
Mrs. Robert W. Long, Jr.*
Mrs. Brooke Pitts
Mrs. Gibson L. Smith, Jr. *
Mrs. W. Andrews Heath, Jr.*
Mrs. Mimi Lucas
Mrs. Rodney C. Pitts
Mrs. W. Robert Story
Mrs. Ben G. Heilman
Mrs. Lex Marsh
Mrs. William W. Plyer
Mrs. David Straut
Mrs. Willis I. Henderson, Jr.
Mrs. Robert E. Mason
Mrs. Joe Polite*
Mrs. John Switzer*
Mrs. Eugene C. Hicks III
Mrs. Neill McBryde
Mrs. John Pollard
Mrs. James W. Thompson
Mrs. Dorothy D. Hodges
Mrs. Hamilton W. McKay
Mrs. C. Lowry Pressley
Mrs. Peter K. Thompson
Mrs. Luther Hodges, Jr.
Mrs. John McMaster
Mrs. Norris Preyer
Mrs. Lee A. Thornburg
Mrs. Weston Andress
Mrs. Don T. Carmichael
Mrs. John Culbertson*
Mrs. Ted A. Gardner
Mrs. Blair W. Ashcraft*
Mrs. Chalmers R. Carr
Mrs. Walter Daniel
Mrs. E. Reed Gaskin
Mrs. William Edward Austin, Jr.*
Mrs. David Carroll
Mrs. Robert I. Dalton, Jr.
Mrs. David M. Gessner
Mrs. Graham Holding
Mrs. Carl L. McPhail*
Mrs. William Pritchard
Mrs. Paul N. Tolmie*
Mrs. James G. Babb*
Mrs. Joseph J. Carruth
Mrs. Alan T. Dickson*
Mrs. Wallace Gibbs
Mrs. Walter Hook
Mrs. W.D. Melton, Jr.
Mrs. John W. Purdie
Mrs. Charles L. Truesdell
Mrs. George C. Barrett
Mrs. George Carver
Mrs. Douglas A. Donald
Mrs. William Goodwyn
Mrs. Cornelia Hoover
Mrs. Ralfe Mesrobian
Mrs. Starke Radcliffe
Mrs. J.P. Tull
Mrs. Walter B. Beaver
Mrs. Lloyd C. Caudle
Mrs. William Donovan
Mrs. C. Paisley Gordon*
Mrs. Frank Horne*
Mrs. Aaron E. Michel
Mrs. David Redding
Mrs. William K. Van Allen*
Mrs. Paul B. Bell*
Mrs. Wynn Charlebois*
Mrs. Roddey Dowd, Sr.
Mrs. C. Paisley Gordon, Jr.*
Mrs. James P. Huffstetler
Mrs. Richard Miller
Mrs. Haywood Robbins
Mrs. F. William Vandiver
Mrs. Paul B. Bell, Jr.
Mrs. John Cole*
Mrs. E.J. Dunning
Mrs. Michael F. Grace*
Mrs. Ervin Jackson
Mrs. Ralph E. Mills
Mrs. Thomas G. Roche, Jr.
Mrs. Vernon A. Vaughan
Mrs. F. Jack Blythe
Mrs. David L. Conlan
Mrs. Harold C. Dwelle
Mrs. John Gregg
Mrs. Cecil Johnson*
Mrs. Roy Morris
Mrs. Dalt Ruffin
Mrs. Herbert C. Wall
Mrs. Suzanne Crist Botts
Mrs. Howard Conway
Mrs. Stuart W. Elliott
Mrs. William E. Gribble
Mrs. David S. Johnston
Mrs. Brad Muller*
Mrs. Vernon Scarborough
Mrs. Brian Wilder*
Mrs. Bill Branstrom
Mrs. Andrew Cooney
Mrs. E. Alan Erb
Mrs. William L. Griffin
Mrs. John S. Johnston
Mrs. Anne Neikirk
Mrs. A.E. Schenk
Mrs. James W. Wilkinson
Mrs. Thomas M. Brantley
Mrs. W. Fairfax Cooper*
Ms. Molly D. Faison
Mrs. Clay Grubb
Mrs. Leon P. Jorgensen
Mrs. John G. Newitt, Jr.
Mrs. Alexander Schenk
Ms. Rachel Williams
Mrs. Henry P. Bridges, Jr.
Mrs. William R. Cooper
Mrs. Charles B. Fellers
Mrs. Alton L. Gwaltney III*
Mrs. Phillip Jorgenson
Mrs. George Newman
Mrs. J. Prince Sebrell
Mrs. John H.E. Woltz
Ms. Lane Brown
Mrs. Harcourt T. Cosby
Mrs. Charles Ferree*
Mrs. Joseph K. Hall
Mrs. Will Joyner
Mrs. Erickson S. Nichols
Mrs. James H. Shaw
Mrs. Jack E. Wood
Mrs. Brian Bucci
Mrs. James Craighill
Mrs. J. Cary Findlay
Mrs. Floyd Hansen
Mrs. David G. Koehler
Mrs. Blake O’Connor*
Mrs. Robert Sheridan III*
Mrs. Ronald H. Wrenn
Mrs. John Burlingame*
Mrs. John Crosland
Mrs. Ernest W. Franklin, Jr.
Mrs. James J. Hardy
Mrs. C. Ralph Kinsey, Jr.
Mrs. Marc D. Oken*
Mrs. Glenn Sherrill
Mrs. Jildo Zaccaguni
Mrs. Patricia B. Burnside
Mrs. Parker S. Crosland
Mrs. Beverly Freeman
Mrs. Robert H. Harleston
Mrs. Gilbert Lee
Mrs. John S. Pappas*
Mrs. Kenneth R. Shupp
Mrs. John N. Calhoun III*
Mrs. Charles H. Crutchfield
Mrs. Jeannie Fuller
Mrs. John Harney
Mrs. Reid G. Legget
Mrs. Lynn Pearce*
Mrs. Blair D. Shwedo
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2013 Room to bloom Committee
Room to Bloom Chairs: Heather Gwaltney, Charla Muller
Auxiliary President: Cathy Austin
Auxiliary Coordinator: Elizabeth Rodriguez
Communications: Reid Simons
Eat, Drink & Be Merrimint: Katharine Thomas
Hospitality: Reid Campbell
Modern MoveMINT: Paige Johnston, Aida Saul, Jackie Wells
Party Coordinators: Beth Quartapella, Lesa Watts
Patrons: Holly Phillips, Catharine Pappas
Reservations: Mary Hahn Fetter, Tracy Stouse
The Commencemint: Windy O’Connor
The Symposium: Kimbrel Morris, Mary Bradley Thigpen
Treasurer: Susan Calton
Volunteer Coordinator: Elizabeth Fernandez
60th Anniversiary Liaison: Ashley Burlingame, Ansley Calhoun
2013 Symposium Committee
Symposium Chairs: Kimbrel Morris, Mary Bradley Thigpen
Book Sales: Bobbie Sharrett
Check In: Gaither Deaton
Décor: Kat Mulford
Reservations and Table Captains: Zelle Dunn
Silent Auction: Katherine Daly, Stephanie Blanton, Lesley Shull, Grier Thomason
Speaker Logistics: Kathryn Dixon
1 2 5 C o t ta g e P l a c e
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Charlotte, NC 28207
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704-333-5010
Symposium Program: Charla Muller
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THE
SYMPOSIUM
featuring MARY McDONALD
Presenting Sponsor
Circa Interiors & Antiques
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
9 a.m.-12:30 p.m.
Corporate Sponsors
Charlotte Country Club
Spring chic
Registration, Coffee, Book Signing
9 a.m.
Lecture and Q & A
10 a.m.
Luncheon
11 a.m.
Appearance and book signing at Circa Interiors & Antiques
2-4 p.m.
F. Schumacher & Company
Mark Phelps Interiors
Veranda
Please note that seating is limited. Reservations are confirmed on a first-come,
first-served basis. For inquiries, please contact Zelle Dunn at zdunne@me.com.
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Mary
McDonald:
Fearless,
Exuberant and
Thoroughly
Modern
Award-winning Los Angeles-based designer Mary McDonald is
one of today’s most sought-after tastemakers. She is consistently
ranked as one of House Beautiful’s “Top 100 Designers,” is the
recipient of the Stars of Design Award, and will be honored as one
of the top 25 designers by Veranda magazine this year. McDonald’s
gorgeous interiors have captivated the design community and are
featured in major national publications including Town & Country,
Veranda, House Beautiful, The Wall Street Journal, The New York
Times and International Vogue.
McDonald’s style combines old-world elegance with a modern
sensibility resulting in a fearless iconic style. Her ability to
combine bold patterns, Chinoiserie, and classic influences with
an impeccable sense of color has established her signature style. From the refurbishment of Buster Keaton’s legendary
villa to the overhaul of the Luxe Summit Hotel in Bel Air, McDonald’s projects have mesmerized the press. House
Beautiful says “her work is timeless and glamorous all spun together with a keen fashion sense…. she’s a fearless,
exuberant accessorizer.”
Her first book, MARY MCDONALD: INTERIORS, The Allure of Style was published by Rizzoli in October of 2010 and
is currently in its fourth printing. Written with wit and charm, the book showcases her sophisticated and ravishing
interiors, divided thematically, and includes more than 250 sumptuous photographs.
McDonald is currently working on her second book due in 2014. Her first fabric collection for F. Schumacher has
launched early this year, followed by an extensive rug line for Patterson Flynn and Martin. She continues to add new
designs each season to her lighting collection for Robert Abbey in tandem while working on projects in New York, Utah,
Florida and California.
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THE
COMMENCEMINT
Honoring patrons,
sponsors and Mary McDonald
Wednesday, April 17, 2013
6:30-9:30 p.m.
Windy and Blake O’Connor
2527 Richardson Drive
Cocktail chic
presenting Sponsor
Triad Foundation, Inc.
SIGNATURE Sponsor
Williams Buick GMC
Corporate Sponsors
Doyle & Company
Salins Group
One of Charlotte’s true architectural gems, this Morrocroft Mews home
was previously a carriage house for the historic estate of Governor
Morrison that was designed by H.T. Lindeberg in the 1920s. The home
recently underwent a timeless renovation by Ruard Veltman Architecture
that incorporated a modernistic approach while still maintaining the
structure’s historic charm. Enjoy a cocktail buffet in one of Charlotte’s
most spectacular homes with one of the country’s most celebrated
interior designers.
Cocktails and hors d’oeuvres provided by Porcupine Provisions.
For reservations, please see the enclosed form at the back of this guide.
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MODERN
MOVEMINT
A living legacy of
community support
Experience an evening
of artful innovation
Since 1852, Wells Fargo has been helping families build,
manage and preserve their wealth. Today, we are proud to
continue our tradition of strong community partnership by
saluting 2013 Room to Bloom.
Surprise Uptown Venue*
Club chic with a splash of color
To learn more about how Wells Fargo Private Bank can
help you achieve your financial vision, please contact:
Madelyn L. Caple, CFP®
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Saturday, April 20, 2013
7:30 p.m.
Be among the first to experience this ground-breaking
Art Happening revealing the latest acquisitions. This high
octane evening features interactive performance art to
the backdrop of urban beats mixed by guest celebrity DJs.
Patrons and sponsors will have access to an exclusive VIP
lounge during the event.
Creative cuisine and cocktails provided by Porcupine
Provisions.
For reservations, please see the enclosed form at the back
of this guide.
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*Details to be revealed on April 18 at mintmuseumauxiliary.org.
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presenting Sponsor
Wells Fargo The Private Bank
Corporate Sponsors
Classic Party Rentals
Hubert Whitlock Builders
host couples
Cathy and Ned Austin, Candy and Darren Bing, Kitty and
William Bray, Bridget and Shippen Browne, Katie and Wynn
Charlebois, Hillary and Fairfax Cooper, Ashley and Oscar
Cranz, Leslie and John Culbertson, Dana and Rick Davis,
Zelle and John Dunn, Lark and Tommy Elliott, Elizabeth and
Joe Fernandez, Kitty and Ted Garner, Deidre and Clay Grubb,
Heather and Larry Gwaltney, Claudia and Andy Heath, Alex
and Todd Holleman, Natalie and David Homesley, Kelly and
Rick Hopkins, Jodianne and Skip Johnson, Paige and Hall
Johnston, Jenny and Will Joyner, Kaylee and Leif Lundberg,
Ashley and Scott Mattei, Anna and John McCoy, Anne
and Carl McPhail, Charla and Brad Muller, Laura and Trip
Park, Karen and Brandon Perry, Hilary and Brooke Pitts, Aida
and Greg Saul, Bobbie and Thad Sharrett, Josie and Jim
Shuford, Parker and Stephen Shuford, Beverley and Rush
Shull, Reid and Mike Simons, Anne Carter and Dean Smith,
Beth and Kevin Smith, Missy and Doug Smith, Leigh-ann
and Martin Sprock, Erin and David Vorhoff, Cristina and
Will Warlick, Jackie and Mike Wells, Charlotte and John
Wickham, Isobel and Stuart White
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EAT, DRINK
& BE MERRIMINT
Laissez les bons
temps rouler
signature Sponsor
Friday, May 17, 2013
7-11 p.m.
Corporate Sponsors
Katharine and Billy Thomas
2758 Hampton Avenue
Casual chic
The Auxiliary wraps up Room to Bloom with an evening of New
Orleans-style “MerriMINT.” The Myers Park residence was renovated
by Matt Benson of Meyer Greeson Paullin Benson and serves as a
fitting backdrop for the owners’ refined collection of contemporary art
and modern furniture. This popular evening features Cajun cuisine and
cocktails with live entertainment by Dikki Du & the Zydeco Krewe.
Williams Buick GMC
Belk
Moore & Van Allen
host couples
Laurie and Ned Durden
Selena Beaudry and Gray Ellison
Courtney and Bill Hyder
Lacy and Kendrick Mattox
Alli and Brad Murr
Kippy and Blake Thompson
Leslie and Spence Whitman
For reservations, please see the enclosed form at the back of this guide.
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INSPIRED
BY THE PAST...
Grace
Hartigan:
By Jonathan Stuhlman | Curator of American Art
The Auxiliary is thrilled to announce that, in consultation with Mint
Museum curators Jonathan Stuhlman and Brad Thomas, it has
acquired two acquisitions: a monumental painting by Grace Hartigan
for The Mint Museum in honor of its founding members and past
leaders and a video installation by Jennifer Steinkamp in honor of
future generations of Auxiliary members.
Hartigan was one of most celebrated American artists of the 1950s.
Although trained as a mechanical draftsman during World War II, she
soon developed a love of painting and modern art. Hartigan moved to
New York in 1945 and by the end of the decade had met and befriended
artists such as Milton Avery, Mark Rothko, Jackson Pollock and Willem
de Kooning. In 1948 Hartigan saw a number of recent large-scale
abstractions by Pollock and De Kooning, and she spent a great deal of
time talking with both artists about their work. This experience had a tremendous impact on the direction of her art, and she
soon set about developing her own abstract idiom. By 1950 she had been selected for inclusion in an exhibition of new talent
organized by the influential critics Clement Greenberg and Meyer Shapiro, which was followed by her first solo exhibition at
the Tibor de Nagy Gallery, and The Museum of Modern Art’s acquisition of her painting The Persian Jacket in 1953. Hartigan’s
ascent to prominence in the male-dominated New York art world of the period was cemented by her inclusion (as the only
female artist) in the important exhibition “The New American Painting,” which was organized by the Museum of Modern Art in
1958 to demonstrate the best examples of recent trends in American Art and traveled to eight European countries.
Grace Hartigan
American (1922-2008)
Scotland, 1960 (detail)
Oil on canvas, 84’’ by 97’’
Gift of the Mint
Museum Auxiliary
Although recognizable imagery floated in and out of her paintings throughout her career, Hartigan made a name for herself
during the 1950s with her powerful adaptation of the abstract expressionist style. Her work of the 1950s is distinguished by
its vibrant colors and powerful brushwork, as well as the way that the artist skillfully abstracted her subject matter. Many
of Hartigan’s paintings, like those of her colleague De Kooning, retain recognizable elements from the natural world. During
the mid-1950s Hartigan’s canvases were filled with imagery relating to the urban environment of the New York streets;
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later in the decade she drew her inspiration from the natural world after spending increasing amounts of time time on Long
Island and traveling in Europe and the Caribbean.
The painting acquired by the Auxiliary for The Mint Museum comes from this critical period in Hartigan’s career. Titled Scotland,
it was painted in 1960 just before the artist moved to Baltimore. It is related to the series of landscapes that Hartigan had
been developing during the previous few years and is among the largest and most abstract of these, filled with rich blues,
and punctuated by touches of green, orange, and pink. A few years before
“I have found my ‘subject,’
painting Scotland, the artist stated: “I have found my ‘subject,’ it concerns
that which is vulgar and vital in American modern life, and the possibilities of
it concerns that which
its transcendence into the beautiful…I want to distill my subject matter until
is vulgar and vital in
I have its essence. Then the rawness must be resolved into form and unity.”
American modern life, and
the possibilities of its
transcendence into the
beautiful…I want to distill
my subject matter until I
have its essence. Then the
rawness must be resolved
into form and unity.”
— Grace Hartigan
Paintings by Hartigan from this period were eagerly acquired by collectors
and museums as they were completed and are, therefore, relatively
scarce in the marketplace. Among the institutions that currently own
major paintings by Hartigan are: The Museum of Modern Art; The
Metropolitan Museum of Art; The Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; The
Brooklyn Museum; The Baltimore Art Museum; The Cleveland Museum
of Art; The Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden; The Minneapolis
Institute of Arts; the Smithsonian American Art Museum; The Whitney
Museum of American Art; and The National Gallery of Art.
Scotland has remained in the family of the original owners since their
purchase and retains its original gilded strip frame. This key acquisition is perfectly aligned with the stated needs of the
Collections Development Plans of the departments of both American and Modern and Contemporary Art, helping to fill in
the gap that exists as one department transitions to the other in the 1950s and bolstering the museum’s growing collection
of works by women artists. Scotland will easily anchor a gallery and could be installed alongside other paintings in the
collection such as our recently-acquired canvases by Lynn Drexler, Theodoros Stamos, Gordon Onslow Ford, and Robert
DeNiro, Sr., allowing the museum to begin to be able to tell the story of this important moment in American art history.
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INSPIRing
the future...
Jennifer
SteinKamp:
Jennifer Steinkamp
American 1958Orbit 12, 2012 (detail)
Video installation on
continuous loop
Dimensions variable
Gift of the Mint
Museum Auxiliary
By Brad Thomas | Curator of Modern + Contemporary Art
Jennifer Steinkamp employs computer animation and new media to
create projection installations in order to explore ideas about nature,
architecture, motion, and phenomenological perception. Her digitally
animated works make use of the interplay between actual space and
illusionistic space, thus creating environments in which the roles of
the viewing subjects and the art objects become blurred. She has said,
“As my ideas and the work developed, I found I could dematerialize
architecture by combining light, space, and movement.”
In 2012, through the generosity of The Mint Museum Auxiliary,
Jennifer Steinkamp’s video work titled Orbit 12, was acquired for the
collection. Themes of the natural world as a spiritual and transcendent
space abound in Orbit 12. Projected to monumental proportions on
the gallery wall, the viewer is immersed in constellations of bramble,
branches, and leaves that swirl and meander like celestial nebulae in constant flux. Winter’s bare limbs spring forth with
colorful blossoms, while lush summer canopies give way to autumn’s warm brilliance in a never-ending cycle of seasonal
death and rebirth.
The addition of this important work is supported by the strategic goals stated in the Mint Museum’s Collection Development
Plan for Modern & Contemporary Art. As the institution is committed to strengthening its holdings of new media works
(video and time-based works in particular), Orbit 12 provides a dynamic sensory experience for visitors of all ages. In
addition, the inclusion of this new, major video work by an internationally renowned female artist enhances the presence
of women within the Mint’s holdings.
Nature’s Rushing Force (1868) in 1991, Ted Noten’s SLOW Eleven Women and 400 Daisies (2010) in 2010, and Dario
Robleto’s Defiant Gardens (2009-10).
Orbit 12 will be on view this spring in the Media Gallery in the Mint’s Modern & Contemporary Galleries as part of the
Auxiliary’s Room to Bloom celebration that honors 60 years of leadership and giving to the Museum. As Steinkamp’s work
will provide inspiration for the future, the recent acquisition of
“Nature is ever at work
Grace Hartigan’s seminal painting Scotland (1960) will honor
those early Auxiliary members whose vision and dedication to
building and pulling down,
the Mint continue to inform and invigorate its efforts.
creating and destroying,
keeping everything whirling
Jennifer Steinkamp’s work has most recently been exhibited
in exhibitions including Visual Music, Hirshhorn Museum and
rest but in rhythmical motion,
Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution, Washington DC, the
chasing everything in endless
Museum of Contemporary Art, Los Angeles, CA; the Kemper
song out of one beautiful
Museum of Contemporary Art, Kansas City, MO; North Carolina
form into another.”
Museum of Art, Raleigh; and in group exhibitions at the Getty
— John Muir (1838–1914) Museum, Los Angeles, CA; the San Antonio Museum of Art;
Naturalist and Conservationist the Minneapolis Institute of Arts, Minneapolis, MN; ARCO,
Madrid, Wild Things, Kunsthallen Brandts, Odense, Denmark;
and the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston. Additionally, the artist
participated in the 8th Annual Istanbul Biennial and the 11th
Cairo International Biennial in Egypt. She lives and works in Los Angeles, CA.
and flowing, allowing no
Furthermore, Jennifer Steinkamp’s “natural universe” and use of flora as a central aesthetic element align with other pivotal
works acquired by The Mint Museum Auxiliary, dating back to the organization’s inaugural acquisition of John La Farge’s In
the Glen, Portsmouth, Rhode Island (c. 1859). Subsequent related acquisitions include William Charles Anthony Frerichs’
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brands and fashions you love.
It’s our way of saying thank you,
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room to Bloom patrons
Laura and David Archibald
Mary Fisher
Mary and Jerald Melberg
Parker and Stephen Shuford
Mary Lou Babb
Penny and Tom Forshaw
Mary and Richard Miller
Liz and Walker Simmons
Midge and Jerry Barron
Libba and Mike Gaither
Laura Monk
Reid Simons
Katy and John Beltz
Sarah Belk Gambrell
Kimbrel and Trip Morris
Missy and Doug Smith
Candy and Darren Bing
Krissa and Glenn Gaston
Ellen and Garrett Moseley
Davonne and Sean Smith
Stephanie Blanton
Leigh and Bill Goodwyn
Lori and Randall Mountcastle
Kristin and Brett Smith
Spencer and Luke Blythe
Libby and Paisley Gordon
Charla and Brad Muller
Mary and Scott Smith
Rebecca Brown
Gabi and Rael Gorelick
Windy and Blake O’Conner
Frank Smith
Amy and Baker Burleson
Laura and Mike Grace
Christina and Dee O’Dell
Leigh-ann and Martin Sprock
Ashley Burlingame
Heather and Larry Gwaltney
Denny and Brian O’Leary
Elaine St. Anne
Ansley and John Calhoun
Amy and John Hines
Mica and Keith Oberkfell
Caroline and David Stedman
Susan and Bob Calton
Beth and Bill Hobbs
Celene Oken
Margaret and John Switzer
Reid and Charles Campbell
Alex and Todd Holleman
John and Catherine Pappas
Ann and Wellford Tabor
Lisa Carstarphen and Jim Quinlan
Natalie and David Homesley
JoAnn Peer
Mary Bradley and Mark Thigpen
Katie and Wynn Charlebois
Mandy and Todd Houser
Karen and Brandon Perry
Erica and Craig Coblenz
Elizabeth and Jeff Irvin
Laura and Stephan Philipson
Kippy and Blake Thompson
Lee Cooney
Jodianne and Skip Johnson
Terah and Joe Polite
Debi Timmerman
Sally Cooper
William Johnson, Jr.
Haley and Scott Poole
Stephanie and Mark Timperman
Hillary and Fairfax Cooper
Paige and Hall Johnston
Kathleen and Chuck Price
Rocky and Curtis Trenkelbach
Kathy and Chris Cope
Jenny and William Joyner
Beth and Drew Quartapella
Margaret and Chris Ullrich
Elizabeth Craig
Shirley and Mike Kosmicki
Susan and Sam Rankin
Elizabeth and Patrick Vaughn
Ashley and Oscar Cranz
Ashley and Peter Larkin
Patsy Reames
Katherine and Rob Vest
Leslie Culbertson
Robin and Rich LaVecchia
Marjorie and David Redding
Cristina and Will Warlick
Gwin B. Dalton
Mary and Bob Long
Mary Rinehart
Jackie and Mike Wells
Dana Martin and Rick Davis
Anne and Dickson Lupo
Isabel and Des Roberts
Isobel and Stuart White
Gaither and Robert Deaton
Annette and Robert Mason
M.A. and Jim Rogers
Charlotte and John Wickham
Laurie and Ned Durden
Lacy and Kendrick Mattox
Jocelyn Rose
Betsy Wilder
Catherine and Frank Edwards
Kim Mauney
Paige and Art Roselle
Margaret Wood
Leigh and Rob Edwards
Peggy and Neill McBryde
Sharon Rountree
Anna Lindsay and Ben Yarbourough
Lark and Tommy Elliott
Mary Beth McIntyre
Bobbie and Thad Sharrett
Selena Beaudry and Gray Ellison
Anne and Carl McPhail
Susan and John Shimp
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room to Bloom CELEBRATION sponsor
PNC Bank: The PNC Financial Services Group, Inc. is one of the nation’s largest diversified financial
services organizations providing retail and business banking; residential mortgage banking; specialized
services for corporations and government entities, including corporate banking, real estate finance and
asset-based lending; wealth management and asset management.
888-PNC-BANK • pnc.com • @PNCNews on Twitter
Modern MoveMINT Presenting Sponsor
Wells Fargo: Wells Fargo Private Bank delivers integrated financial products and services to
wealth clients through a team-based model, coordinated by a dedicated relationship manager who is
attuned to the needs of the client. Our holistic approach includes private banking and credit services;
debt solutions; investment management; financial and tax planning; trust and estate planning and
administration; charitable services and insurance solutions delivered in an integrated manner based on
each client’s needs and preferences.
Madelyn L. Caple, CFP® • Regional Managing Director/Senior Vice President • 401 S. Tryon
St., 2nd Floor, Charlotte, NC 28288 • 704-383-1974 • Madelyn.Caple@wellsfargo.com or
wellsfargoprivatebank.com
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symposium Presenting Sponsor
Circa Interiors and Antiques: Circa’s goal is to help our customers design living, breathing,
generational homes. We help create rooms of effortless style that welcome family and friends to a
world without boundaries, a home that bridges the centuries. Locations in Charlotte and Birmingham.
2321 Crescent Ave., Charlotte, NC 28207 • 704-332-1668 • circainteriors.com
SIGNATURE Sponsor
Williams Buick GMC: Williams Buick GMC (formerly Folger Buick GMC) is a full-service
automotive retailer located at 8201 South Blvd. in south Charlotte. The dealership just opened in a
brand new, state-of-the-art facility in October 2012. We have one of the Carolina’s largest selections
of new Buicks and GMCs along with pre-owned vehicles.
8201 South Blvd., Charlotte NC 28273 • 704-697-1600 • williamsbuickgmc.com
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corporate Sponsors
Belk, Inc.: Charlotte, NC-based Belk, Inc. is the nation’s largest privately-owned mainline fashion department
store company with 303 stores and 23,000 associates serving 16 Southern states. Founded in 1888, Belk has
a strong tradition of retail excellence and community service that supports our mission “to satisfy the modern
Southern lifestyle like so one else, so that our customers get the fashion they desire and the value they deserve.”
belk.com
Moore & Van Allen: Moore & Van Allen is one of the largest law firms in the Southeast, with nearly 300
attorneys who provide sophisticated counsel to international banks and manufacturers, energy leaders, healthcare
and technology companies. MVA is comprised of 20 practice groups, including Bankruptcy, Business and Tax
Planning, Commercial Transactions, Corporate, Economic Development, Employee Benefits, Employment and
Labor, Energy, Environmental, Estate Planning, Financial Services, Global Services, Health Care, Immigration, IP,
Public Affairs, Real Estate, Taxation and Transportation. MVA’s award-winning attorneys are recognized as legal
innovators who provide value-added service, not only by meeting clients’ goals, but also by learning their business
and becoming a trusted partner and advocate.
100 N. Tryon St., Suite 4700, Charlotte, NC 28202 • 704-331-1000 • mvalaw.com
Doyle and Company: Founded in 1962, Doyle New York is one of the world’s foremost auctioneers and
appraisers of jewelry, fine art, furniture, decorations, Asian works of art, fine watches, rare books, autographs,
prints, coins, postage stamps and other specialty categories. Located in New York City, the global capital of the
auction market, Doyle offers over forty auctions each year that attract a broad base of buyers and consignors from
around the world. Doyle New York oversees an expanding network of regional representatives throughout the
United States, including a North Carolina representative based in Charlotte.
Hilary Pitts: NC Regional Representative • 704-582-2258 • DoyleNC@DoyleNewYork.com • 175 E. 87th St.,
New York, NY 10128 • DoyleNewYork.com
Salins Group: Salins Group has been in business since 2001 constructing luxury homes and renovating homes
to fit the changing needs of their owners, making clients’ dreams a reality. Ben Collins, the owner, has gained an
outstanding reputation and is known by many as one of Charlotte’s best builders. Salins Group is a full service
Residential Custom Builder and Renovator. The process starts with listening to your dreams and needs and guiding
you through your project. We work with a host of architects and designers to insure the best possible outcome. We
learn about your lifestyle, because our clients are indeed our partners, then we continue working with the design
professionals to generate options and evaluate what best suits your lifestyle, situation, and budget. As your partner
in the project, you will always be consulted and updated as to the schedules and process, all the while minimizing
interruption to your daily routine while the work is being done.
Hubert Whitlock Builders: We know that a home is more than a structure. It’s where people grow, where
personalities thrive, where families build memories, where traditions flourish and where dreams become realities.
So time and again, when the most discerning homeowners in the Charlotte area build or renovate a home, they
turn to Hubert Whitlock Builders. We take tremendous pride in our high-quality, one-of-a-kind custom homes and
remarkable renovation projects that add unquestionable quality to our clients’ lifestyles. A family-owned and locally
operated company celebrating its 54th year of service, we are trusted as the builder for life.
1221 Hawthorne Lane, Charlotte, NC 28205 • 704-372-1942 • salinsgroup.com
704-364-9577 • whitlockbuilders.com
AK Nurseries: AK Nurseries proudly provides only the highest quality American and English boxwoods to the
Carolinas, Georgia and Alabama. AK boxwoods are truly the best in the industry. AK also prides itself on delivering
your order fresh from the Carolina mountains, usually within 3-4 business days or sooner. AK boxwood sizes range
from 18 inches to 4 feet. The company’s professionalism and customer service are second to none.
Mark Phelps interiors: Mark Phelps is a Charlotte, NC-based designer and owner of the residential design
firm of Mark Phelps Interiors. For over 15 years, Mark has used his traditional taste and tailored approach of design
to create a refined elegance in his client’s homes. Phelps ability to combine luxurious textiles with clean lined
upholstery provides unexpected detail within each of his interior spaces. Phelps expertise and talent has earned
him numerous features in nationally read design publications including House Beautiful, Decor, Elegant Homes,
Southern Accents and Dream Bedrooms and he was graciously noted by House Beautiful as one of “America’s Top
25 Young Designers.”
704-953-2720 • aknurseries.com
125 Cottage Place, Charlotte, NC 28207 • 704-333-5010 • MarkPhelpsInteriors.com
Business Sponsors
Anita Holland Interiors: Anita Holland, Professional Member of ASID, is one of Charlotte’s leaders in
high-end residential interior design. Offering a full range of services throughout the Southeast for over 25 years, the
design firm specializes in classical, traditional and transitional interiors. With a commitment to creating elegant yet
comfortable spaces, combined with superior service and a studio filled with an abundance of resources, Anita is
able to tailor each project to reflect a client’s lifestyle.
601 S. Cedar St., Charlotte, NC 28202 • 704-372-6695 • anitahollandinteriors.com
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Arcadia Custom Home & Renovations: Arcadia Homes is one of the premier builders of high-end,
custom, luxury homes in the Charlotte area. We build the finest homes using only the highest-quality materials,
the most efficient techniques and the most talented craftsmen available. Since 1994 Arcadia has been building not
only homes but also relationships. We are proud of the fact that many of our customers build with us again and
refer us to their friends. We would love the opportunity to meet with you and show you why Arcadia Homes is the
builder for your next custom home.
6428-A Bannington Road, Suite A, Charlotte, NC 28226 • 704-412-4130 • arcadiahomesinc.com
jerald melberg Gallery: Jerald Melberg Gallery celebrates 30 years of representing established and
emerging artists from the United States, South America and Europe. Among them are Wolf Kahn, Thomas McNickle
and Brian Rutenberg and the estates of Romare Bearden, Hans Hofmann, Ida Kohlmeyer, Robert Motherwell and
Esteban Vicente. The works of art offered range from realism to pure abstraction, including paintings, works on
paper and sculpture, both unique and editioned. Works of art and artist talks can be viewed at www. jeraldmelberg.
com. Inquiries are always welcome at gallery@jeraldmelberg.com. Gallery visits are encouraged, Monday to
Saturday 10 am to 6 pm (and any other time by appointment) to enjoy current exhibitions and view other available
works of art from our storerooms.
625 S. Sharon Amity Road, Charlotte, NC 28211 • 704-365-3000 • jeraldmelberg.com
BD Jeffries: B.D. Jeffries is a lifestyle store that is filled with 18th and 19th century European antiques, home
accessories, and a wide array of unusual gifts. With an abundance of furniture and accessories both old and new,
B.D. Jeffries’ interior designer has the resources to begin working with clients to create a comfortable and
sophisticated living environment.
720 Governor Morrison St., E110, Charlotte, NC 28211 • bdjeffries.com
Lazard: Lazard Middle Market LLC, a subsidiary of Lazard Ltd (NYSE:LAZ), provides substantive strategic advice
on mergers and acquisitions, restructuring, and public and private capital raising to the middle market. Our senior
professionals bring deep sector expertise and important CEO and senior board-level relationships in their focus
areas. Lazard Middle Market also delivers the global large-bank resources of Lazard’s professionals in 42 cities
across 27 countries in North America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and Central and South America.
227 W. Trade St., Suite 1900, Charlotte, NC 28202 • 704-208-5820 • lazardmm.com
Catherine M. Austin
IN T ER IO R
D E S I G N
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A S I D
Catherine M. Austin Interior Design: Cathy Austin, ASID, is best known for her tailored style that
blends her love of art with a fresh approach to color. Before opening her design firm in 2002, Cathy worked for
Sotheby’s, acquiring extensive knowledge of the fine and decorative arts. This invaluable experience trained her
eye in line, form and proportion through cataloguing countless works of art and antiques. After design school, she
trained under interior designers Dan Carithers, Jacquelynne P. Lanham, Cindy Smith and Jane Schwab of Circa
Interior and Antiques. Cathy helps her clients to find their own style and translates their tastes into chic, inviting
and inspiring interiors. Suitability and simplicity guide all of Cathy’s design decisions. From the first hint of artistic
inspiration to the last finishing touch, she focuses on each and every detail. Cathy specializes in working with
collectors to develop their interiors around their works of art.
Lucy and companY: Lucy and Company is a full service design firm located in historical Dilworth.
Established in 1999, Lucy and Company specializes in unique designs filled with color and life. With a
showroom on East Boulevard, clients are able to see all a large variety of fabrics, furnishings and custom art
with an appointment.
1009 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 • 704-342-6655 • lucyandcompany.com
704-442-8842 • catherinemaustin.com
Dickens-Mitchener: Dickens-Mitchener is celebrating more than 20 years of serving the greater Charlotte
area as the single premier source for residential real estate. As members of Leading Real Estate Companies of
the World™, the nation’s most prominent relocation and referral network, Dickens-Mitchener is your global real
estate resource. We have over 500 affiliates with 4,600 offices and 140,000 associates located in 30 countries
worldwide. Our agents are community minded and results oriented. Choose Wisely. Choose Experience. Choose
The Dickens-Mitchener Way.
Morgan Landscape Group: The welcoming atmosphere of your home is felt long before the front door
opens. Thoughtful and meticulous, the Morgan Landscape Group is the Charlotte-area leader in landscaping
services. Our expertise extends beyond landscape design and installation to outdoor living areas, hardscapes,
low voltage lighting, grounds maintenance, irrigation, and water features. We work with our clients to create an
environment that says, “Welcome Home.”
704-588-2292 • morganlandscapegroup.com
2330 Randolph Road, Charlotte, NC 28207 • 704-342-1000 • dickensmitchener.com
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nFocus Magazine: NFocus is a monthly magazine that covers philanthropy, the arts, society, and culture in
Charlotte. With innovative photography, event coverage, feature writing, and monthly columns NFocus brings you
an insider’s view of what Charlotte’s most progressive and charitable crowd is doing. NFocus distributes 10,000
targeted publications free to the public each month in Myers Park, Eastover, South Park, Ballantyne, Lake Wylie
and Lake Norman.
703-864-5683 • 704-819-3999 • 1000 NC Music Factory, Suite C2, Charlotte, NC 2820 • NFocusMagazine.com
The English Room: From the super modern to the traditional, interior designer Holly Phillips of The English
Room creates beautiful spaces that meet the individual needs of each client. Holly brings a love of art and
antiques to her work that heavily influences her fresh take on classic Southern style. She loves creating interiors
that balance the client’s needs and dreams while respecting the budget and never sacrificing the desired
aesthetic result. The English Room is a retail store featuring an eclectic mix of art and antiques, pillows, lighting,
home accessories, and gifts.
519 Fenton Place, Charlotte, NC 28207 • 704-377-3625 • theenglishroom.biz • hollyphillips@mindspring.com •
theenglishroom.biz/blog/
Ruard Veltman Architecture, Inc.: Ruard Veltman Architecture is an atelier residential firm in Charlotte,
NC. Their work is drawn from a wide range of historical styles and the use of timeless materials, but it is inspired by
the unique challenges presented by each client. “The understanding of the people for whom a design is intended
describes its ultimate destination. The range of our work is defined by the diversity of tastes we are asked to
consider. Each environment we encounter becomes part of our palette. We strive to be available to serve the life
of the project. At any phase, these spaces are always with us – seeing things that fit, reconsidering things said,
dashing down ideas at a chance. Once built, we intend any space to explain itself by what it inspires one to do or
feel. A success, by the hands of all the designers and craftsmen involved, is the creation of a place for people who
want to be there.”
THE Scout Guide: The Scout Guide is an annual publication dedicated to promoting local businesses in cities
around the country. Each city guide is unique in its print quality, photography and design. Our local editors scout
out the best local businesses and highlight them through beautiful photography in our printed guides and on our
blog. We connect these local businesses to an engaged and motivated audience through local distribution and the
national Scout Guide network. Scout Charlotte will be printing Volume 2 in April 2013.
Web: thescoutguide.com • Subscribe: charlotte.thescoutguide.com/blog/ • Facebook: facebook.com/
TheScoutGuideCharlotte
104 Baldwin Ave., Charlotte, NC 28204 • 704-540-5620 • RuardVeltmanArchitecture.com
Sheryl Vandermolen Interiors, Inc.: Sheryl Vandermolen Bucci is a high-end residential interior designer
who brings an innovative approach to classic design. Sheryl’s blending of traditional and modern elements creates
environments that are fresh and contemporary, yet timeless. She uses a very hands-on approach to execute
interiors that are as functional and livable as they are beautiful. Sheryl works very closely with her clients to
understand their lifestyles and then creates a home that is fashioned to their needs and vision. With Sheryl’s
knowledge of design, art, antiques, color and architecture, each element is carefully considered and integrated into
an overall scheme, giving a seamless flow throughout all of her projects.
in kind Sponsors
Classic Party Rentals: Classic Party Rentals, the nation’s leading full-service event rental company, offers
impeccable equipment and exceptional customer service. From linens, china, glassware, and flatware to tables,
chairs, catering equipment, furniture, and a large inventory of tents, Classic has it all! We’ve got you covered from
tent top to tabletop. Your party is our passion!
600 Phillip Davis Drive, Charlotte, NC 28217 • 704-523-9300 • classicpartyrentals.com
316 Lockley Drive, Charlotte NC 28207 • 704-333-5730 • sherylvandermolen.com
Stillwater Plastic Surgery: Dr. Peter J. Capizzi and Stillwater Plastic Surgery help patients become their
best selves with expert breast and body contouring surgeries, as well as preventative aging treatments and fine
medical-grade skin care products. Dr. Capizzi is expertly trained at world-class institutions like the Mayo Clinic and
has honed his skills in over fifteen years of active practice. He is double-board certified in both general surgery and
plastic surgery. Dr. Capizzi and his team are committed to achieving the best outcome for each patient, fostering
good health, happiness and confidence.
BMG/Full House PRODUCTIONS: Full House Productions is a Charlotte-based marketing company that
represents local and national clients including Vida Cantina, StrikeCity, BlackFinn, Whisky River, Libretto’s Pizzeria
as well as several special signature events like Alive After Five and Grave Diggers Ball.
704-655-8988 • Stillwaterplasticsurgery.com • Offices in Myers Park and Birkdale Village
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F. Schumacher & Co: Since 1889, F. Schumacher & Co. has brought its commitment to superb quality and
superior design to interiors where only the finest products will suffice, including the White House, the Chambers
of the United States Supreme Court and countless distinguished residences. A fifth generation, family-owned
company, F. Schumacher & Co. is proud to be the only supplier of decorative textiles from the 19th century still
privately owned and managed by direct descendants of the founder.
Porcupine Provisions: Porcupine Provisions, Charlotte’s premier custom caterer, provides full service
catering from your most intimate celebration to feasts for hundreds. Let us help you create an event for your guests
to remember. Porcupine Provisions full service catering: Relish the experience.
1520 East Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28203 • 704-376-4010 • pqpine@porcupineprovisions.com
fschumacher.com
JOHN LUPTON
EVENTS
john lupton events: Party event celebration décor and styling.
704-641-9461
PPT Photography: PPT Photography specializes in capturing unique, eclectic moments through our photojournalistic, documentary style of photography. We believe that every customer is unique. This is why we take
pride in documenting your special event rather than just posing it. Our hope is that we will be able to create lasting
images that are just as original and unique as you are. “When you celebrate it, we capture it.”
704-293-7459 • www.pptphotography.net
LEE INDUSTRIES: For over 40 years, LEE Industries has had a mission to create innovatively styled, high-quality
home furnishings. A family-owned and operated company, we are committed to the good of our customers, our
associates, our vendors, our community, and our environment. Through diligence, foresight and perseverance,
we have become a leader in upholstery manufacturing with outstanding products, superb customer service and
cutting edge technology. Thanks to the craftsmanship and team spirit that is the hallmark of Lee’s success, every
masterpiece is built with pride in the USA.
www.leeindustries.com
Loftin & Co. Printers: We are a full-service commercial printer and are proud to be the total solution for all
of your high-quality, full-color printing needs.
1908 Gateway Blvd., Charlotte, NC 28208 • 704-393-9393 • loftinco.com
Modern fabrics: Modern Fabrics is your source for exquisite designer textiles rescued from the cutting rooms
of North Carolina’s finest luxury upholstery furniture factories. Owners Ewa and James have brought these select
pieces of upholstery and drapery fabric to the discerning Charlotte customers for over five years. Modern Fabrics
is open to the public and all of our fabrics are in stock. We are conveniently located in Charlotte’s Historic South
End Design District.
1504 Camden Road, Suite 300, Charlotte, NC 28203 • 704-740-9675 • modern-fabrics.com
Upstares Media: UpStares Media™ is the exclusive source for adStep® graphics, a patented process that
converts staircases into dynamic, eye level billboards that can’t be missed, anchoring any outdoor program, enlarging
its scope and insuring message reminder throughout the day. adStep® graphics can be placed everywhere there
are stairways and have been used in dozens of markets and hundreds of venues to date. Airports, Malls, Transit
Systems and Sports Arenas are some of the commonly used locations. UpStares Media™ also produces graphics
for total signage programs that can be placed on any surface including doors, walls, escalators, vehicles...you name it!
R. Nelson Lemmond • nlemmond@me.com • 704-451-5891
Veranda: Veranda is one of the world’s most exquisitely produced interior design magazines. Published bimonthly,
it is distinguished by its artful representation of interiors, gardens, table settings and floral arrangements. The
magazine showcases the country’s leading designers and travels far and wide to bring its readers some of the most
fascinating interiors of the world. Veranda is published by Hearst Magazines, a unit of Hearst Corporation (hearst.
com). Hearst Magazines publishes more than 300 editions around the world, including 20 U.S. titles.
300 W. 57th St., New York, NY 10019 • 212-649-2000 • veranda.com • Twitter @VERANDAonline
Individual Business Sponsors
Claudia Heath Fine Art
Dr. Dale Owen
Nancy Maloney - Good Manors Inc.
Hidell Brooks Gallery
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Jeffre Scott
Kathryn Dixon Interiors
Stark Carpet
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2013
Auction
Online auction
offers aN easy
way to support
the Auxiliary
The 2013 Room to Bloom Auction will not disappoint, offering
more than 100 must-have items including fine art, custom baubles,
vacation packages, shopping soirées and personal services. This
year, there is more time to explore and to bid as the auction moves
online and extends the timeframe for bidding.
Umstead Hotel & Spa, Poole’s Diner and Vermillion Boutique – A Girls Getaway of Culture, Couture and Cuisine:
Girls, pack your bags and let the bidding begin! This package is so over the top it’s hard to know where to start. A two-night stay in a lakeside room
at the impeccably luxe Umstead Hotel and Spa (taxes not included). An $800 gift card to Vermillion, a chic boutique that carries fabulous frocks
from the likes of Alexander Wang to Zac Posen. A three-course dinner for four with wine pairings at Poole’s Diner, the upscale luncheonette that
is the absolute darling of the culinary world (think Bon Appetit, New York Time and Gourmet for starters). And if you can stand it, four tickets and
private tour of the NC Museum of Art. I know, pinch me!
Value: $2,000 • Minimum Bid: $800 • Buy It Now: $2,200
Bidding will open on Tuesday, April 16 at 9 a.m. and will close
Sunday, April 21 at 9 p.m. Bid from home, work, your car or your
favorite coffee shop.
See biddingforgood.com/ RoomtoBloom for more information and
updated auction items. For assistance in making an online bid,
NASCAR Dream Tour & VIP Lunch: Penske Racing Behind-the-Scenes Private Outing and Lunch for Four with a
Penske Driver: Start your engines…Penske Racing is offering of a one-of-a-kind opportunity for the NASCAR fan. Penske Racing, winner of the
2012 NASCAR Sprint Cup Series Championship, also runs one of the most successful Indycar operations in the history of the sport. Don’t miss this
incredible opportunity to get on the inside track with a behind-the-scenes private tour of Penske’s impressive headquarters (located in Mooresville)
housing both their Indycar and NASCAR teams. The visit will also include lunch with one of the Penske Racing drivers!
Value: Priceless (really, that’s what they told us and we agree!) • Minimum Bid: $400 • Buy It Now: $1,100
please contact Stephanie Blanton at 704-307-5666 or Katherine
Daly at 704-840-4925.
GO, DO, EXPLORE
South Carolina Beach Vacation: One Week, Luxury Condo: Your summer vacation is calling! Enjoy a seven-night stay in a stunning
five-bedroom condominium at North Beach Towers, the most luxurious oceanfront resort on the Grand Strand, located in North Myrtle Beach across
from Barefoot Landing. This gorgeous vacation condo is impeccably decorated and features six queen/king beds (sleeps 12). Donated by South
Street Partners. northbeachtowers.com.
Value: $7,000 • Minimum Bid: $2,800 • Buy It Now: $7,700
Music with Friends – Evening for Two at Music with Friends Fall Concert: Music with Friends is a music lovers dream!
Each event begins with an outstanding cocktail party followed by a memorable performance by a legendary entertainer at the intimate McGlohon
Theatre in Uptown Charlotte. Enjoy the rare opportunity to purchase tickets usually only available to club members. Past artists have included Diana
Ross, Sheryl Crow, Jackson Browne, Tony Bennett , Crosby, Stills & Nash and many more. musicwithfriends.com.
Eseeola Lodge: Cool Green Mountain Excursion of Golf, Dining and Accommodations: Treat yourself to a unique
getaway where you’ll experience a tradition of impeccable service at The Eseeola Lodge. Since 1892, generations of guests have been coming
here to enjoy the beautifully appointed rooms, play the award-winning golf course, plan their special events and more in the cool mountain air and
splendor of Eseeola’s natural surroundings. Package includes two nights for two people. eseeola.com.
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Palmetto Bluff – Three night getaway for Two Cottages: Escape to Palmetto Bluff, a special place that embodies the very
essence of the Lowcountry. Perfect for two couples, a family of four or girls’ getaway. Relax for three nights and enjoy the ancient maritime forests
and teeming wetlands. Stay in gracious cottages at the Inn where you’ll be pampered with Southern hospitality and charm. Your stay includes
breakfast daily, golf and the regularly scheduled Grace cruise. Palmetto Bluff offers the sophisticated amenities, classic style and signature service
you’d expect from the world-renowned Auberge Resorts. palmettobluff.com.
Shelton Vineyards: Concert, Tour and Tasting for Ten Couples: Enjoy a concert with your closest friends in the Shelton
Vineyards outdoor pavilion. Your group will be taken on a tour and tasting at the winery prior to the concert. You may choose one of the
5 Summer Concerts from May until September. The winner of this auction item will also receive six bottles of Shelton Vineyards wine.
sheltonvineyards.com.
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Chetola Resort: Relaxation & Retreat in a Luxury Condo: Take family or friends to enjoy a two-night stay in a two-bedroom
condominium at the upscale Chetola Resort, an 87-acre resort within walking distance of Blowing Rock. Chetola neighbors a 3,600-acre National
Park and is surrounded by the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western NC. chetola.com.
Mint Museum: Date Night at The Mint Museum with Guided Tour and Dinner for Two at Halcyon: No more excuses!
That elusive date night is just a bid away. Enjoy dinner for two at Halcyon, a true seasonal dining experience located in The Mint Museum Uptown,
along with a guided tour of one the country’s most esteemed art museums (of course we think so!) halcyonflavors.com.
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Opera Carolina: Tickets for Four and Dinner with the Maestro at Luce Restaurant: Enjoy dinner with Maestro Meena
at one of Uptown’s dining gems, Luce, as well as the opening opera for the 2013/2014 season. Opera Carolina is the largest professional opera
company in the Carolinas and its sold-out maestro dinners offer an up-close and personal visit with James Meena. operacarolina.org.
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Dinner for 2 at Harvest Moon Grill and overnight accomodations at The Dunhill Hotel. (Value: $150)
NASCAR Hall of Fame: Family Fun Day for Four at Hall of Fame and Fuel Pizza. (Value: $130)
Children’s Theatre: Family Night for Four at Brixx Pizza and a Show. (Value: $130)
Barrington’s Restaurant Gift Card. (Value: $100)
Carpe Diem Gift Card. (Value: $100)
Inner Peaks: Day Pass for Two. (Value $60)
Eastover Excursion: The Duke Mansion and Dinner for Two: Enjoy a southern B&B getaway right in the heart of Charlotte by
indulging in an overnight stay for two at the historic Duke Mansion. Also enjoy dinner at Napa on Providence ($100 gift certificate). True to the name,
Napa on Providence is casual and earthy but with ageless style and quality. dukemansion.com. napaonprovidence.com.
The Peninsula Club: Golf for Four: Venture to beautiful Lake Norman to play eighteen holes at the pristine Peninsula Club. This private
club boasts a championship course designed by Rees Jones and has hosted LPGA, USGA and AJGA events. The course offers a challenge to players
of all skill levels. Sixteen holes feature lake views with many playing over or along the water. Greens fees and cart fees included.
BRIDGE Soirée AND GAME FOR TWELVE: Join Auxiliary members Jenny Joyner and Leigh Edwards as they host a fabulous bridge soirée and
game at Leigh’s lovely Eastover home. This gathering for 12 players includes all the bridge accoutrements including coffee, treats, set hands and
prizes.
Adorn, Decorate, Enhance
SCHUMACHER – Mary McDonald Fabric (16 YDS. BACKDROP OF CHINOIS PALAIS FABRIC AND 8 yds. LABYRINTH TAPE):
Inspired by Mary McDonald’s love of Chinoiserie, this finely woven linen print is derived from an antique Chinese painted silk mural panel. The
delicately interpreted design features exotic birds among a flowering tree of peonies and cherry blossoms. The grandly scaled pattern retains the
mural-like aspect of the original panel, with ground below and sky above the graceful arbor. Its scale and height combine with a clear and soft color
palette, creating it a perfect choice for elegant curtain panels, duvets or wall upholstery. This richly embroidered tape is inspired by an intricate
Chinese fretwork design. The subtly shimmering embroidery adds a silky appearance to this elegant trimming, which is interpreted in shades of
soft grey against ivory cotton grounds. The quiet geometry of Labyrinth Tape will add a polished look to curtain edges, upholstery and bed skirts,
pillows and chair backs.
NC Dance Theatre – Dinner and Dancing for Two: Enjoy a traditional date night in uptown with tickets for two to a North Carolina Dance
Theatre performance to experience finely tuned artists who bring passion and personality to every performance. Choose from the Contemporary
Fusion show (April 25-27) or any show in the 2013-14 Season. Top off your evening with a romantic dinner at Aria ($100 gift certificate) located in
Founders Hall in the heart of center of uptown. ncdance.org, ariacharlotte.com.
Schumacher – Mary McDonald Fabric (15 yds for Loveseat Upholstered in Honeycomb): Mary McDonald’s love of
quilted fabrics inspired this modern matelasse. A classic hexagon design is translated into a dimensional weave that features an all-cotton satin
face. The fabric adds a subtle geometric element to a traditional or modern interior.
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SCHUMACHER – Mary McDonald Fabric (4 YDS. oTTOMAN UPHOLSTERED IN VANDERBILT VELVET): A bold geometric linear
design is interpreted in a large scale, adding a modern sensibility to this luxurious Italian cut velvet fabric. The viscose pile adds dimension and a
silky hand to this sumptuous upholstery weave, resulting in an elegant look for a modern interior.
Nancy Maloney, Good Manors Inc. – Pair of Antique Olive Oil Jar Lamps: Fabulous antique olive oil jars have been repurposed
into uber-fabulous lamps! A nuanced amber color, the lamps feature a Lucite base and finial as well as burlap shades. These lamps are the perfect
accent to a neutral décor or to a room with sleek grey, navy or chocolate. goodmanorsinc.com.
SCHUMACHER – Mary McDonald Fabric (PAIR OF PILLOWS IN GREY LINEN WITH CREAM APPLIQUES): This bold geometric
applique is inspired by Mary McDonald’s love of decorative dressmaker details, which she often incorporates into her designs for interiors. Adapted
from a Chinese meander, or border pattern, the applique features a Greek key style motif, which has been edge-embroidered on a fine linen ground.
Its versatile palette includes quiet neutrals and bold navy, perfect for placement against a variety.
Ruard Veltman Architecture – four consecutive hours of architectural consultation: Ruard Veltman Architecture
is an atelier residential firm in Charlotte, NC. Their work is drawn from a wide range of historical styles and the use of timeless materials, but it is
inspired by the unique challenges presented by each client. The understanding of the people for whom a design is intended describes its ultimate
destination. The range of our work is defined by the diversity of tastes we are asked to consider. Each environment we encounter becomes part
of our palette. We strive to be available to serve the life of the project. At any phase, these spaces are always with us – seeing things that fit,
reconsidering things said, dashing down ideas at a chance. Once built, we intend any space to explain itself by what it inspires one to do or feel. A
success, by the hands of all the designers and craftsmen involved, is the creation of a place for people who want to be there.
SCHUMACHER – Mary McDonald Fabric (PAIR OF PILLOWS IN CREAM LINEN WITH GREY APPLIQUES): Mary McDonald’s
love of fashion includes dressmaker details and touches in her interiors, such as the use of passementerie frogs and custom embroidered
motifs. This chinoiserie-inspired motif is translated into an embroidered linen applique, which may be applied to pillows, chair backs,
pelmets, and upholstery skirts. The graphic, lattice-like shape adds an elegant and decorative note to a range of traditional and modern
rooms.
Value: • $400 Minimum Bid: $160 • Buy It Now: $440
Bunny Williams’ BeeLine Home – Verdi Lamp: Former Symposium speaker and creator of all things comfortably high style, Bunny
Williams’ most popular ceramic lamp features an abstract leaf pattern in spring green and white, and rests on a hand carved gilt base. It’s an
elegant lamp with an unexpected pattern that can go Marrakesh, India, Coastal or contemporary minimal. bunnywilliams.com.
Mary McDonald – Pair of Annika Table Lamps: Mary McDonald, this year’s Room to Bloom speaker, has more than an illuminating
personality, she also has a fabulous new lamp collection from Robert Abbey. These two Annika lamps feature a glossy, monochromatic column
base that pop with a touch of ivory or brass accents and infuse a graceful elegance into any modern interior. These lamps are high-impact and in
high demand! marymcdonaldinc.com.
Atlanta design excursion hosted by Catherine M. Austin Interior Design and Kathryn Dixon Interiors: Ever
dream of an afternoon of shopping, antiquing and brainstorming with your own personal interior designers? Well, dream no more. Cathy Austin,
ASID, and Kathryn Dixon will serve as your exclusive escorts through Scott’s Antique Market or the Atlanta Decorative Arts Center for this
personalized half day design excursion. Cathy and Kathryn will share their expertise and advise you on your interior design needs. They will also
treat you to lunch at one of their favorite Atlanta eateries. So grab three of your friends, mark your calendar and spend the afternoon experiencing
Atlanta’s best design resources. catherinemaustin.com, kathryndixoninteriors.com.
Leontine Linens – Hand Stitched King Quilt: Known for creating impeccable couture linens for the home, Leontine Linens offers this
gorgeous hand-stitched King quilt that quietly whispers heirloom quality. Founder Jane Scott Hodges creates luxury linens and accessories for
everyday use and this quilt is meant to be enjoyed now and for generations to come. leontinelinens.com.
Value: $1,500 • Minimum Bid: $600 • Buy it Now: $1,650
AK Nurseries – Two 36 x 36 Boxwoods (delivered and installed): Boxwoods are like the Little Black Dress – they’re perfect for
every landscape occasion. They blend beautifully in traditional and contemporary landscape design as an edging, hedge, screen or accent plant.
It doesn’t get any better than AK Nurseries – they will deliver and install these timeless shrubs, making for a hassle-free experience (just like the
LBD). aknurseries.com.
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Anita Holland Interiors – Pair of Black Forest Lamps: Called by some, the “most important electrical invention of humankind,”
(though surely the microwave rates a close second!) the lamp offers light, comfort and design appeal. So do these beautiful lamps from Anita
Holland. One lamp features a buck and fawn and the other a pair of pheasants, and both are ideal for a study, office or mountain retreat.
anitahollandinteriors.com.
Arzberger Stationers – Custom stationery set: Some say the art of the handwritten letter is lost. You can help revive the epistolary
communication with custom-made stationery from Arzberger Stationers, one of the area’s most prestigious resources for custom and fine
stationery. This set includes 100 white or ecru cards with lined envelopes, engraved in the ink color of your choice. Name and return address plates
are included, as well as a one-hour consultation to design your special set. arzbergerstationers.com.
Elizabeth Bruns – William Yeoward “Kristy” Crystal Vase: Few things exemplify the tradition of English craftsmanship like
William Yeoward. This gorgeous crystal vase is donated by the venerable Elizabeth Bruns, Inc., one of the Southeast’s leading jewelers and fine
china and crystal retailers. Hand cut in a Georgian style and featuring a flower-arranging center, this piece is a showstopper. elizabethbruns.com.
Laura Casey Interiors – Design Consultation and Summary: Laura is a graduate of the NY School of Interior Design and worked
for Victoria Hagan and Cullman & Kravis before opening her own firm in 2003. Laura Casey Interiors is a full-service residential and commercial
Interior Design firm and has been based in Charlotte since 2007. The consultation will last two hours and is followed by a written summary of
suggested enhancements. This consultation may be used for a residential or commercial space. lauracaseyinteriors.com.
Alexander Scott – $500 Gift Certificate & Private Label Candle: Old school elegance meets the posh and pretty at David
Newcombe and Rusty Griffith’s fabulous store housed in the former McColl Center for Fine Art on East Boulevard. Featuring home furnishings, gifts
and accessories from a discerning cadre of vendors, Alexander Scott never disappoints and what could be better than a fabulous shopping spree in
this delicious home furnishings boutique? Plus, you’ll take home their delightful signature candle. alexanderscottinteriors.com.
Value: $535 • Minimum Bid $215 • Buy It Now: $590
The Morgan Landscape Group and Laurie Durden Garden Design - On-Site Landscape Consultation and Elegant
Garden Containers: The Morgan Landscape Group has been creating vibrant gardens and relaxing retreats in Charlotte’s neighborhoods and
communities for decades. Mark has selected a pair of elegant planters and planted them with an innovative color display. The planters will be
delivered and set in place at your convenience. Laurie Durden Garden Design is a full-service landscape design firm specializing in the design of
private gardens that are both beautiful and practical. With each project, she aims to provide a seamless transition from house to garden, always
striving to enhance the way her clients live. Laurie will come to your home for a two-hour consultation to discuss a landscape topic of your choice,
including overall site design, planting design and garden furnishings. morganlandscapegroup.com.
Circa Interiors – Lee Industries Driftwood Table: This versatile table features an elongated table base that slides easily under a
sofa or chair, creating a flexible piece that’s at home in the living room, den or library. Provided by Circa Interiors, and long-time design enthusiasts,
friends and Auxiliary members and supporters, Jane Schwab and Cindy Smith. circainteriors.com.
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Slate Interiors – $200 Gift Certificate. (Value: $200)
Campbell’s Greenhouse & Nursery – Orchid Arrangement. (Value $125)
Anne Buresh Designs: A 2-Hour Interior Design Consultation. (Value $125)
Mrs. Howard – Two Rose Tarlow decorative pillows: Rose Tarlow said it best – “Sometimes an unexpected fabric adds the
perfect dimension to a room.” And these eponymous pillows are no exception. These tasteful 23-inch square pillows are the perfect addition to any
room in the house, and are donated by Mrs. Howard, a fabulous interior design store comfortably ensconced in the former Charlotte Women’s Club
space on Morehead Street. phoebehoward.net.
Relax, Unwind, RESTORE
Varji & Varji – Hair, Make Up and StylING before the Eat, Drink and Be MerriMINT: Grab your girlfriends and your groove
and gear up for some serious pre-party primping prior to our final Room to Bloom event, Eat, Drink and Be MerriMINT. Varji and Varji is one of
Charlotte’s premier salon and spas, and owners Max and Susan will provide a private styling event for thirty people in their luxurious digs. Get ready
for hair, make up, pre-party cocktails, and lots of fun! varji.com.
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Hilliard Studio – Twenty SessionS + DVD: Swimsuit season, here you come! The Hilliard Studio Method® is a core-centric, pilatesbased workout incorporating hand weights, resistance training, intense isometric positions, floor and ballet barre work. This results-driven workout
elongates the body, improving overall strength, flexibility and posture. Also, enjoy practicing at home with Hilliard’s new DVD valued at $50.
hilliardstudiomethod.com.
Admire, Appreciate, Adore
Andy Braitman – Oil Painting: Andy Braitman is an artist of national stature. His work has been featured in galleries and shows in Santa
Fe, Chicago, Atlanta, Washington, D.C., Holland, and Brazil. He has exhibited at Jerald Melberg, Hodges Taylor, Shain Fine Art and now the RedSky
Gallery, and in many other galleries throughout the state. He was chosen by Nancy Reagan as one of America’s Leading Artists and a piece of his
work is on display in the Smithsonian Institute. andybraitman.com.
Barret C. Butler, MPH RD LDN – Nutrition & Wellness Consultation: Feeling great is always in style, and with spot-on
counseling from one of Charlotte’s most sought-after nutrition experts, you’ll be looking great, too. This package includes three one-on-one sessions
with registered dietician Barret Butler. Barret has her Masters in Public Health from UNC-CH and an undergraduate degree from UVA. During your
sessions, Barret will measure body fat, conduct a nutrition assessment, and develop a plan for your individualized health goals. She’ll also include
an overview of how to shop Whole Foods.
Windy O’Connor – Oil Painting: Windy’s work is driven primarily by her love of color and the feel of paint. Windy views each of her
paintings as an attempt to disconnect from the reality of an object or landscape through traditional representation and abstraction. She sees God’s
beauty all around and honors his creations through this abstraction and expressionism. windyoconnorfineart.com.
8 The Salon at the Village at SouthPark: Looking for your look? Husband and wife team Rodger and Amy are the owners of 8 The Salon
at The Village at SouthPark and have a passion for helping women find their personalized look. This fabulous package includes a cut tailored to the
shape of your face, as well as color to match your skin tone and eyes. Since opening their cutting edge salon, Rodger and Amy have received a lot
of media attention for their ability to transform the way women look and feel.
Beverly Edens – Oil Painting: Beverly has always been intrigued with the relationship of art and poetry. A lawyer by trade, Beverly pursued
her passion for art by studying the Old Masters and disciples of Tonalism, as well as studying with modern masters. She has succeeded in creating
work that invokes a sense of mystery of place and is now a part of important collections on the East Coast. Her talent is apparent in her ability to
create works that incorporate techniques of abstraction, expression and simplification of complicated subjects. Beverly seeks to create an image
that generates a sense of transcendentalism, repose, and tone.
Jeffre Scott – Winks and Drinks and an Evening with Friends: As a former national makeup artist for Chanel, Jeffre is the go-to
resource for the latest and greatest in beauty products. His pièce de résistance, of course, is his inimitable skill when it comes to brow shaping. Grab
three girlfriends for an evening at his Providence Road boutique for some serious brow work (the wink) and lots of wine (the drink) from neighbor,
Bond Street Wines. jeffrescott.com.
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Susan McAlister – Oil Painting: Susan McAlister has been painting for over 30 years. Born and raised in the Hunt Country of Virginia,
McAlister received her BA from Davidson College where she studied with Herb Jackson and Russ Warren. She has participated in numerous group
shows and was the feature artist at the Low Country Land Trust 2011 Gala. Her paintings speak to a love of the land and a concern for the spirit of
place. Her lush, often abstracted landscapes are evocative and powerful explorations of her quest for places and things that nurture and inspire.
susanmcalister.com.
Uptown Retreat Salon: Cut and Color Style Session with Owner Chuck Smith. (Value: $225)
Pure Barre Fitness: One Month of Unlimited Sessions. (Value: $225)
Yoga One: One Month of Unlimited Sessions. (Value: $125)
Charles Grayson/ Halcyon Day Spa Gift Card. (Value: $100)
Flywheel Sports Gift Card. (Value: $80)
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Sheryl Vandermolen Bucci – Fine Art Photograph on Canvas: This limited edition print is the artist’s vision of taking the ordinary
while searching to reveal the extraordinary in the beauty of the complexity of nature’s gifts. Each of the artist’s prints is produced to ensure lasting
quality, using artist-grade canvas, archival pigment inks, a UV protective finish rated for 100+ years, and custom framing with poplar stretcher
bars. sherylvandermolen.com.
Nancy B. Westfall – Acrylic Painting: Atlanta artist Nancy B. Westfall’s work is her journal in paint. Her sense of humor and personality
show through her painterly brush strokes and eclectic images such as glasses of wine, women in curlers and fried eggs. Her work has been seen
in many publications, galleries and the collections of a few celebrities. Nancy holds her Masters in Art from East Carolina University, and her work
is carried in galleries in North Carolina, Georgia and New Mexico. nancybw.com.
Value: $1,200 • Minimum $480 • Buy It Now: $1,320
Jerald Melberg Gallery – Daniel Island (Summer Study II) 2009, Thomas McNickle Watercolor and Prismacolor
on Paper: Thomas McNickle’s exceptional technical ability has been evident since he first began painting in his teens. An intrinsic feature of
his painting, however, is the Zen philosophy of rapid execution. Approaching each painting in a meditative state, McNickle relies on complete
and relaxed concentration for the layering of direct, spontaneous strokes of color. The power and individuality of these brushstrokes transforms
archetypal motifs of land and sky into unique and personal images. jeraldmelberg.com.
Janine Medlin – Oil Painting: Janine Medlin is a talented local artist whose work has been featured in several magazines. She is
represented by RedSky Gallery, Providence Gallery, The Sanctuary of Davidson and JWV artists. Her work can also be seen at Slate Interiors, Post
& Gray, Cotswold Marketplace and Three French Hens. janinemedlinart.com.
Jennifer Levine – Oil Painting: Jennifer Levine has enjoyed a love of art most of her life. She works with oils, watercolor, charcoal,
pen and inks and printmaking. Her style ranges from abstract interpretations of still life and landscape in very large form, to playing with
geometric forms through hazy layers below and on the surface. Jennifer shows paintings primarily in Slate Interiors, or by appointment.
jenniferlevinestudios.com.
Portraits South - $500 Gift Card: Portraits South associates, Elizabeth Pitts and Quinerly Cowden, will assist you in commissioning
the portrait artist that best suits your style and budget. You may choose from over 100 portrait artists of national distinction. Contact Elizabeth or
Quinerly to set up your appointment to preview portfolios by the many fine artists available for commission. (May not be used on commissions
already underway.) portraitsouth.com.
Value: $985 • Minimum Bid: $395 • Buy It Now: $1,085
Selena Beaudry/Hidell Brooks – Cut paper, gouache, acrylic and markeR: Color, essence, story. Selena Beaudry is a
Charlotte-based artist, and her work has been exhibited in galleries around the country, including Hidell Brooks. Her work includes oil paintings,
framed piles and collages. All of her pieces are inspired by her surroundings, adventures and encounters, and are a reflection of her ideas of beauty,
indulgence, seduction and frivolity This piece is no exception. selenabeaudry.com, hidellbrooks.com.
Lark Elliott – Family Photography Session: The perfect holiday photo card is often like the elusive unicorn – the stuff of legend.
But with a family photography session with Lark Elliott, at a mutually agreed upon location, you can make it a reality. This session is great for
the entire family or your children. Includes approximately 25 4x6 prints in either black and white or color, as well as one custom 5x7 print.
larkelliott.com.
Jenny Fuller – Oil Painting: Jenny hails from Charlotte but her art is exhibited throughout the Southeast including The Rutledge Gallery in
Camden, SC and Tyler White Gallery in Greensboro. In addition to her ongoing support of the Auxiliary, Jenny has generously donated her work to
Charlotte philanthropies like Art with Heart and Carolina Art Soirée. jennyfullerart.com.
Michael Kline – Hand-thrown, salt-glazed, hand-painted Stoneware Pitcher: Michael Kline, based in Bakersville, NC,
has been a studio potter since 1993 and his work has been published in numerous pottery books, including Robin Hopper’s “Functional Pottery.”
He has led many workshops and given presentations of his work at universities and clay centers across the country, including the Penland School.
klinepottery.com.
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Wear, Admire, Bejewel
Belk, Inc. - $1000 Gift Card: Belk is a department store rooted in timeless values and a rich history spanning nearly 125 years. It is committed to
delivering the latest fashion and today’s top brands to the modern Southern woman - for her, for her family, for life. You’ll find fresh styles, friendly service and
great values designed to make shopping a pleasure with every visit. Enjoy your $1,000 Belk gift card towards anything in the store, at any time. belk.com.
Stella & Dot – Blooming Garden Party and Dot Bloom Necklace: In keeping with all things Room to Bloom, this gorgeous Dot
Bloom necklace is the perfect accessory for spring. In addition, the winning bidder will be treated to a Blooming Garden Party for 6 in the intimate
garden of Stella & Dot rep Lauren Kingsley. Lauren will provide bevies and snacks and friends can leisurely shop Stella & Dot’s wide selection of
jewelry and accessories (at a 20 percent discount). stelladot.com.
Kara Campbell, Ltd. – Moonstone and Pearl Earrings in 14K Yellow Gold: For nearly two decades, Kara Campbell has
offered a select group of clients custom designed and classic fine jewelry that is timeless, personal and distinctive. These chic and classic
moonstone and pearl earrings are the perfect addition to one’s jewelry box.
Cottage Chic - $300 Gift Card: This charming Dilworth store resides in a cozy cottage setting where each room is filled with treats for the
senses. Cottage Chic carries luxury linens, baby and adult bedding, chic clothing and jeans, perfect gifts and more. You’ll enjoy discovering all chic
goodness this store has to offer! chicgoodness.com.
Closet of Style, Catherine Horgan – Personal Style Session & Closet Purge: Out with the old and in with the chic, new and
stylish. Personal Style Consultant Catherine Horgan offers you a one-of-a-kind opportunity to identify and connect with your personal style by way of a current
and relevant wardrobe. She’ll help you look for wardrobe gaps and finally purge that dated “first job interview” suit (it’s time, isn’t it?) closetofstyle.com.
MSC Designs – Modern Meets Relaxed in One-of-a-Kind Necklace and Earrings: Contemporary with a dash of the versatile
describes Marjorie Redding’s approach to jewelry design. These timeless pieces (from separate collections) are a great “go to” for work or weekend style.
Necklace – Value: $250 • Minimum Bid: $100 • Buy It Now: $275
Earrings – Value: $70 • Minimum Bid: $30 • Buy It Now: $80
Sloan Boutique – Shopping Soirée: What’s better than cocktails, hors d’oeurves and a private shopping soirée at one of Charlotte’s most fashionforward boutiques? Grab nine or more friends, enjoy a 20 percent discount and prepare to be “runway ready” in all your fabulous finds. sloanboutique.com.
Janet Porcher Gregg, Ltd. jewelry: A student of Charlotte Moss and a tastemaker in her own right, Janet Porcher Gregg designs
signature pieces that reflect classic motifs with a modern, organic edge. Working out of her King Street studio in Charleston, she has been featured
in Elle Décor, Cottage Living and more.
Custom-made, 33-inch beaded necklace in 14K gold – Value: $350 • Minimum Bid: $140 • Buy It Now: $385
Chic custom cuff with 14K gold plating – Value $295 • Minimum Bid: $120 • Buy It Now: $32
Scout & Molly’s – Private, After Hours Girls Night Out (and $100 gift card): This chic and relaxed SouthPark shop offers
personalized and friendly service. Invite your friends to a private, after hours evening event and enjoy casual shopping, wine and 20 percent off all
purchases. Lots of great girl time awaits, plus a $100 gift card! scoutandmollysofcharlotte.com.
Hunter Dixon NY – Flirty Tops for the Perfect Spring Ensemble: Southern femininity, bright color, and charm meet urban chic
sophistication in the details and design of Hunter Dixon blouses, dresses, jackets, bottoms and accessories. These Southern-born pals, Hunter Bell
and Jennifer Dixon, have a style.
“Zey” Button-Down Blouse – Value: $200 • Minimum Bid: $80 • Buy It Now: $220
“Mo” Top – Value: $150 • Minimum Bid: $60 • Buy It Now: $165
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Coral Boutique Gift Card. (Value: $250)
Monkees at Morrocroft Gift Card. (Value: $250)
Melvin Designs – Brown Leather Cuff with Gold Octopus. (Value: $230)
Addison Weeks – Shiny Brass Ciff with Labradorite Stone. (Value: $160)
Stacy Lane Studio – Pink Pompeiian Earrings in sterling silver. (Value: $100)
Towne & Reese – Avery Blake Aqua Necklace. (Value: $55)
Kixx Shoes Gift Card. (Value: $50)
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inventing
the MODERN
WORLD:
Decorative Arts
at the World’s
Fairs 1851-1939
By Brian Gallagher | Curator of Decorative Arts
RESERVATIONS
This groundbreaking international exhibition (21 September 2013-19
January 2014) presents outstanding examples of glass, furniture, jewelry,
ceramics, precious metalwork, and textiles displayed at the World’s Fairs
between The Great Exhibition of the Works of Industry of All Nations in
London in 1851 and the New York World’s Fair in 1939. Many of these
objects have never before left their respective institutions or countries.
World’s Fairs were the most important vehicles for debuting advancements
in modern living. Some Fairs were broad in scope, displaying decorative arts
alongside paintings, sculpture, industrial design and agricultural products;
others concentrated on exhibiting decorative arts alone. Both types of
expositions functioned as showcases and marketplaces for design. Above
all, they democratized design, exposing countless visitors and others to the
latest artistic and technological achievements of their time.
Grab your friends, check your calendar and don’t delay. Reservations are on a first-come, first-served basis. To confirm availability, please
email Mary Hahn Fetter at maryhahnfetter@me.com. Checks are the ONLY form of payment. Please make checks payable to 2013 Room
to Bloom Celebration.
Raymond Ruys, designer, Belgian, 1885-1956;
Delheid Frères, manufacturer, Belgium (Brussels),
1828-1981. Zaire Centerpiece Bowl, 1930. Silver.
The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Kansas City.
Inventing the Modern World comprises approximately 200 objects shown
at every major World’s Fair from 1851 to 1939. Large and small in scale,
these seminal objects are culled from private and public collections,
primarily in America and Europe. Among the many lenders are the
Metropolitan Museum of Art, MAK – Museum for Applied Arts/Contemporary Art, Vienna, Designmuseum Danmark, and the
Musée des Arts Décoratifs in Paris. A fully-illustrated scholarly catalogue accompanies the exhibition. Inventing the Modern
World: Decorative Arts at the World’s Fairs, 1851-1939 is co-organized by Carnegie Museum of Art, Pittsburgh, and The NelsonAtkins Museum of Art. Major support for this exhibition was provided by Wells Fargo, the Windgate Charitable Foundation and
the National Endowment for the Arts with additional support from Duke Energy and the Southern Christmas Show.
The 2013 Room to Bloom Celebration would like to thank Wells Fargo for its generous national sponsorship of
the upcoming blockbuster exhibition Inventing the Modern World: Decorative Arts at the World's Fairs 1851-1939.
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NAME:
ADDRESS:
PHONE:
CITY:
STATE: ZIP:
EMAIL:
DATE
EVENT
COST
Wed., Apr. 17
The CommenceMINT Party
Auxiliary Member ($150)
Non-Member ($165)
$
Non-Member ($290)
$
Non-Member ($115)
$
Sat., Apr. 20
Fri., May 17
Modern MoveMINT
Eat, Drink and Be MerriMINT
quantity
TOTAL
$
$
$
I cannot participate, but I would like to make a donation to EMMA in honor of:
$
GRAND TOTAL:
$
NOTE: Fifty percent of each ticket is tax deductible. Please mail reservation form and payment in the enclosed envelope to: Mrs. Mary Hahn Fetter, Reservations
Chair, 1928 East 9th Street, Charlotte, NC 28204. For Symposium reservation information, please contact Zelle Dunn at zdunn@me.com.
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CREDITS
Room to Bloom Guide
Charla Muller
Brochure Design
Christine Long Design
Printing
Loftin & Co. Printers
Photography
Charlotte Home & Garden, Ruard Veltman
Airfare for Mary McDonald
Graciously provided by Mr. and Mrs. Marc Oken and Bank of America

room to bloom - Mint Museum Auxiliary

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