2011 ANNUAL REPORT

Mission

Letter from the Executive Director

To present the breadth of California art and design through exhibitions that

explore the cultural dynamics and influences that are unique to California.

I am pleased to share with you our 2011 annual report, highlighting the Pasadena Museum of California Art’s activities and achievements over the past year.

2011 was a vibrant and rewarding year at the museum; we mounted nine exciting exhibitions, all but one was organized by the PMCA, and of-fered related programs ranging from Artist Talks to live painting demonstrations during ArtNight. Many of these exhibitions and programs were born out of important partnerships, including with Jet Propulsion Laboratories (JPL). This collaboration resulted in an interactive exhibi-

Simon Chiu

Jim Crawford, Vice Chairman

Reed Halladay*Gina Knox

Rob Levy

Penny Lusche

Ted McCarthy, Treasurer

Jeff Moran

Merry Norris

Robert Nydam

Arlene Oltman, Founder

Robert Oltman, Founder*David Partridge, Chairman

Charles Read

Peter Richman

Jenkins Shannon,

Executive Director

Elizabeth Staggs-Wilson,

Secretary

Christopher Wilson

Fred Zepeda

* ex officio

Board of Directors

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tion, Beneath the Surface: NASA’s Juno Mission to Jupiter, and the Day of Discov-ery, an all-day educational event featuring lectures by artists and scientists as well as demonstrations and art making. During 2011, the PMCA also partnered with the Getty Foundation for the Pacific Standard Time initiative, and prepared for the opening of our PST exhibition, L.A. RAW: Abject Expressionism in Los Angeles 1945-1980, From Rico Lebrun to Paul McCarthy at the start of 2012.

Last year we also deepened our commitment to the research of California art and design by publishing two exhibition catalogues—Roland Reiss Personal Politics: Sculpture from the 1970s and 1980s and Love Never Fails: The Art of Edouard and Luvena Vysekal.

The PMCA is celebrating its 10th Anniversary in 2012. There will be a year-long series of programs and events to honor this important milestone and celebrate a decade of accomplishments. We were thrilled to kick it all off with the opening of L.A. RAW in January, and look forward to the opening of the highly anticipated exhibition: Edgar Payne: The Scenic Journey in June.

What we do at the PMCA is made possible in large part because of an enthusiastic staff and a dedicated Board of Directors. We welcomed three new Directors in 2011: Rob Levy, Robert Nydam and Charles Read, who bring with them an enthusiasm for California art and design as well as non-profit expertise and insight.

Of course, our success and accomplishments would not be possible without the loyalty and interest of our supporters and members. We appreciate all you do for our museum—thank you for your past support and we look forward to working with you in the decade ahead.

Sincerely,

Jenkins Shannon Executive Director

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exhibitions

8 exhibitions organizedby the PMCA

2 PMCA exhibitions traveled to other institutions

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school tours 932 11 of which were Pasadena

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805 students( )

30 gallery talks

23 exhibition tours

17 adult education programs (including lectures, panel discussions)

5 family programs

5 Written in California readings

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Tomorrow Today: A Juried Student Exhibition from Pasadena City CollegeThe 100th Annual California Art Club Gold Medal Juried Exhibition Clayton Brothers: Inside OutStreet Cred: Graffiti Art from Concrete to Canvas, traveled to Longmont Museum in ColoradoGetting Upper: Graphic Designers and Artists Reconsider the AlphabetBeneath the Surface: NASA’s Juno Mission to Jupiter Alex Kritselis: Above the FoldLove Never Fails: The Art of Edouard and Luvena Vysekal Roland Reiss Personal Politics: Sculpture from the 1970s and 1980s

Exhibitions

Love Never Fails: The Art of Edouard and Luvena Vysekal Essay by Marian Yoshiki-KovinickSoft Cover, Full Color Images, 82 PagesSeptember 2011

Roland Reiss Personal Politics: Sculpture from the 1970s and 1980sEssays by Peter Clothier; Jeanne S. M. Willette, Ph.D; Christopher MilesSoft Cover, Full Color Images, 80 PagesSeptember 2011

Publications

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Street Cred...often addresses the questions people are likely to wonder about...It’s in the Street Cred brochure, which you can download and might want to take a look at before going to the MOCA show, even.

WILLIAM POUNDSTONE, ARTINFO.COM

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1) Clayton Brothers, Wishy Washy (from the series Wishy Washy), 2006. Mixed media on wood panel with electrical and sound. Courtesy of the artists; 2) Roland Reiss, The Castle of Perseverance, MDF particle board; 3) Edouard Vysekal, A Figure in the Shadows (detail), 1927, oil on canvas, 36 x 34 inches, courtesy of the Irvine Museum; 4) RETNA’s mural on the façade of the PMCA, part of Street Cred: Graffiti Art from Concrete to Canvas.

A century ago, the California Art Club was launched by a handful of European émigrés and plucky Americans who decided to make creativity their calling... The exhibition reflects how strong the plein-air tradition remains.

SCARLET CHENG, LOS ANGELES TIMES

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MY MASTERPIECES Fourth graders in Pasadena Unified School

District learn connections between California

art and standards-based curriculum

FAMILY DAYS Families discover art and creativity at the PMCA

PMCA LECTURE SERIES Scholars and curators provide lectures about

featured artists and exhibitions

PANEL DISCUSSIONS Scholars, curators and artists discuss topics

related to exhibitions with Q & A

CURATOR WALKTHROUGHS Curators tour visitors through exhibitions

ARTIST TALKS Exhibiting artists share their ideas and perspective

WRITTEN IN CALIFORNIA A reading series featuring Southern California’s

most original and accomplished authors

DAY OF DISCOVERY Hands-on demonstrations and related art projects

about NASA’s space exploration of Jupiter

Education & Outreach Programs

[A]rt lovers can gain a sense of what it might be like searching on the surface of Jupiter—by using a cell phone...The ability to think outside the sandbox makes visualizing scientific pursuits much more fun.

KATE GAMMON, LA WEEKLY

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In 1975 [Roland] Reiss put down his paintbrush and began to make small, boxed tableaux...Infrequently seen in any depth since a LACMA exhibition 30 years ago...

CHRISTOPHER KNIGHT, LOS ANGELES TIMES

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Financials

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Statement of Activities

2011* REVENUE & SUPPORT

$1,057,563Museum Revenue $221,306

Support $836,257

Change in Net Assets $7,180

Net Assets Beginning of Year $721,793

Net Assets, End of Year $728,973

* UN-AUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN 2011

2010 REVENUE & SUPPORT

$1,202,963Museum Revenue $301,306

Support $901,657

Change in Net Assets $173,245

Net Assets Beginning of Year $548,548

Net Assets, End of Year $721,793

79%

21%

74%

26%

82%

14%

4%

2011* OPERATING EXPENSES

$1,050,384Program $854,583 Administration $150,124

Fundraising $45,677

Financial Position

ASSETS 2011* 2010CURRENT ASSETS Cash & cash equivalents 304,985 226,430 Pledges receivable 194,542 99,483Prepaid expenses 21,435 20,089Inventories 59,765 41,175 TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS 580,727 387,177 Property & Equipment 306,950 331,600 Long-term Pledges — 75,059 Receivable, net TOTAL ASSETS 887,677 793,836

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2010 OPERATING EXPENSES

$1,029,718Program $851,742

Administration $125,773

Fundraising $52,203

83%

12%

5%

LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 2011* 2010CURRENT LIABILITIES Accounts payable & accrued expenses 92,158 56,066 Deferred revenue 51,046 15,977Rental deposit 15,500 — TOTAL CURRENT LIABILITIES 158,704 72,043

NET ASSETS Unrestricted 470,545 515,865 Temporary Restricted 258,428 205,928 TOTAL NET ASSETS 728,973 721,793

TOTAL LIABILITIES & NET ASSETS 887,677 793,836

* UN-AUDITED FINANCIAL INFORMATION IN 2011

$50000 and aboveArlene and Robert OltmanCathie and David PartridgeMark Pigott

$35000–$49999

$25000–$34999Christine and Reed HalladayLos Angeles County Arts Commission

$15000–$24999Sarah S. Hurt

$10000–$14999Simon K. ChiuRobert B. EgelstonTom GiovineGina KnoxPeggy PhelpsBarbara and Thomas Stiles IIBrooke Abercombie and Christopher WilsonThe Annenberg FoundationH. Leslie and Elaine S. Hoffman Foundation The Redfern Gallery

$5000–$9999Orrin AddisKaren Bedrosian-CoyneSusan and Jim CrawfordJeff DutraJay Howard GrodinPenny and Jay LuscheDeedie and Ted McCarthyMerry NorrisPeter RichmanDonna and Mark SalzbergMichael WeberBonhams & ButterfieldsGetty FoundationHistorical Collections Council of CaliforniaPasadena Art AlliancePasadena Arts & Culture Commission and the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs DivisionPasadena Community Foundation Richard J. Massey Foundation for the Arts and Sciences

$1000–$4999Carrie AdrianAnn and Olin BarrettYvonne BosekerLinda and Jim FreundWhitney GanzJan and Mark HilbertJulia Bailey JohnsonBeverly and Chris Jones

Donor List

Lawrence KellyThe Kvitne FamilyMary and Anthony PodellJoan RehnborgMary E. StorchBrandy and Ed SweeneyElinor and Rubin TurnerRay TurnerMuseum of Western ArtMichelle and Robert NydamEarlene and Herb SeymourElizabeth Staggs-Wilson and Andy Wilson33thirdCalifornia PaintingsCastle Press Center for Cultural InnovationDandelion FoundationDeRu’s Fine ArtsGeorge Stern Fine ArtsHeritage Auctioneers and Galleries, Inc.John Moran AuctioneersJonathan Heritage FoundationJosh Hardy GalleriesSullivan Goss-An American GalleryTypecraft Inc. Xerox Corporation

$500–$999Gale and Dok ArvanitesJudith and David BrownCarole BussSusan and John CaldwellBeth Rudin DeWoodyThe Forgatch FamilySandy Gillis and Tom GammillW. Donald HeadKathleen and Steve HighSally and John HowellPamela and Brad KingCathy and Hoss MacVaughMary and Britt McConnellLorraine and Joseph SaundersGretel and George StephensAlice and John WallaceThe Walworth FamilyCindy and Bill WenzlauFrank S. WyleRotary Club of PasadenaTime WarnerUnion Bank of California

$250– $499Richard BakerMonica BalderramaClaire and Bill BogaardDawn and Buck BrasingtonRonda J. Carlson

Dannie CavanaughShirlee Chadwell-ElftmanDianna CloughertySusan ConnellFrancine and Herb CooperSusan E. CroweDorn and Victoria DeanPaul DesruisseauxJoan and Jerry DorenMargaret Adams and Joel EdstromJakie and Ted EngsGinnie and Stan EschnerFrederick FreyJoseph FuttnerElizabeth and Graeme GilfillanCynthia GittMarcia and George GiumarraGregory M. Goethals, S.J.Eleanor GrossmanClaire and Michael HackettHeather and Hank HaldemanNadine and Robert HallRuthie KilburnDonna Stein Korn and Henry KornAlex KritselisIlona LacinaAnn and Ira MatthiessenKaholyn and Carson McKissickPeter Mendenhall Carol-Ann and Alan OlsonMarilyn and David O’TooleIsabel and Richard OxfordKevin PhuEd and Marty ProfumoPaul ScrantonMaurine St. GaudensRobin and Ben StaffordPaula TaggartNancy ToomeySusan A. WareSally K. Wenzlau

$50000 and aboveArlene and Robert OltmanCathie and David PartridgeMark Pigott

$25000–$49999Christine and Reed HalladayLos Angeles County Arts Commission

$15000–$24999Simon K. Chiu Sarah S. Hurt

$10000–$14999 Robert B. EgelstonGina KnoxPeggy PhelpsBarbara and Thomas Stiles IIBrooke Abercombie and Christopher WilsonThe Annenberg FoundationAnonymousH. Leslie and Elaine S. Hoffman Foundation The Redfern Gallery

$5000–$9999Elaine and Peter Adams Orrin AddisKaren Bedrosian-CoyneBente and Gerald BuckSusan and Jim CrawfordJeff DutraJay Howard GrodinPenny and Jay LuscheDeedie and Ted McCarthyMerry NorrisMarie and Peter RichmanDonna and Mark SalzbergMichael WeberBonhams & ButterfieldsGetty FoundationHistorical Collections Council of CaliforniaPasadena Art AlliancePasadena Arts & Culture Commission and the City of Pasadena Cultural Affairs DivisionPasadena Community Foundation Richard J. Massey Foundation for the Arts and Sciences

$1000–$4999Carrie AdrianAnn and Olin BarrettYvonne BosekerLinda and Jim FreundWhitney GanzJan and Mark HilbertJulia Bailey JohnsonBeverly and Chris Jones

2011 Donor List

Lawrence KellyThe Kvitne FamilyMary and Anthony Podell Eileen and Charles ReadJoan RehnborgMary E. StorchBrandy and Ed SweeneyElinor and Rubin TurnerRay TurnerMichelle and Robert NydamEarlene and Herb SeymourElizabeth Staggs-Wilson and Andy Wilson33thirdCalifornia PaintingsCastle Press Center for Cultural InnovationDandelion FoundationDeRu’s Fine ArtsGeorge Stern Fine ArtsHeritage Auctioneers and Galleries, Inc.John Moran AuctioneersJonathan Heritage FoundationJosh Hardy GalleriesMuseum of Western ArtSullivan Goss-An American GalleryTypecraft Wood & JonesXerox Corporation

$500–$999Gale and Dok ArvanitesJudith and David BrownCarole BussSusan and John CaldwellBeth Rudin DeWoodyThe Forgatch FamilySandy Gillis and Tom GammillW. Donald HeadKathleen and Steve HighSally and John HowellPamela and Brad KingCathy and Hoss MacVaughMary and Britt McConnellLorraine and Joseph SaundersGretel and George StephensAlice and John WallaceThe Walworth FamilyCindy and Bill WenzlauFrank S. WyleRotary Club of PasadenaTime WarnerUnion Bank of California

$25–$499Richard BakerMonica BalderramaClaire and Bill BogaardDawn and Buck Brasington

Ronda J. CarlsonDannie CavanaughShirlee Chadwell-ElftmanDianna CloughertySusan ConnellFrancine and Herb CooperSusan E. CroweDorn and Victoria DeanPaul DesruisseauxJoan and Jerry DorenMargaret Adams and Joel EdstromJakie and Ted EngsGinnie and Stan EschnerFrederick FreyJoseph FuttnerElizabeth and Graeme GilfillanCynthia GittMarcia and George GiumarraGregory M. Goethals, S.J.Eleanor GrossmanClaire and Michael HackettHeather and Hank HaldemanNadine and Robert HallMarilyn HendersonMichelle Huneven and James Potter Ruthie KilburnDonna Stein Korn and Henry KornAlex KritselisIlona LacinaAnn and Ira MatthiessenKaholyn and Carson McKissickCarol-Ann and Alan OlsonMarilyn and David O’TooleIsabel and Richard OxfordKevin PhuEd and Marty ProfumoPaul ScrantonMaurine St. GaudensRobin and Ben StaffordPaula TaggartNancy ToomeySusan A. WareSally K. WenzlauCass & Johansing Denholm Nelson Contemporary Inc.Draper Consulting Group Jeff Olsen Fine ArtPeter Mendenhall GalleryVroman’s Bookstore

In-Kind DonationCal-Lift Inc.MicrosoftPeet’s Coffee & TeaXiem Clay Center