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A Tribute to Freda
September 15 - November 4, 2001
Sam Maloof: A Tribute to Freda celebrates the work of a craftsman honored as a “Living Treasure of California” and hailed as a major influence in the development of the American Studio movement. The exhibition opens simultaneously with an exhibition of Maloof’s work at the Smithsonian’s Renwick Gallery in Washington, D.C.
On September 22nd, beginning at 7:00 p.m., OMA will offer a special program entitled “An Evening with Sam Maloof.” Here visitors may experience Maloof’s vital and expansive personality in an informal gallery discussion that will highlight Maloof’s sense of form, design and commitment to the woodworker’s art. Wine and cheese will be served.
Maloof was born in Chino, California. After serving in the Army during World War II, he returned to Southern California to begin his woodworking career. His first pieces were made to furnish a small home he and his wife Freda rented in Claremont. In the early 50s they purchased a lemon grove in nearby Alta Loma and Sam began producing furniture in a building originally used as a chicken coop.
Maloof’s reputation grew quickly in the 60s and 70s as his work was featured in a number of important exhibitions including the California Design exhibition in Pasadena (11 in all), Objects USA at the Smithsonian, and In Praise of Hands, an exhibition presented by the World Crafts Council.
His work has been shown at the Museum of Contemporary Art, Chicago; the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston; the Honolulu Academy of Art; the Philadelphia Museum of Art; the Craft and Folk Art Museum, Los Angeles; the Vatican, Rome Italy; and the American Craft Museum, New York.
Maloof is now a National Trustee and Chairman of the Academy of Fellows of the American Craft Council and a member on the Board of the World Craft Congress.
Admission to the September 15th (5:00 p.m.) preview of the Maloof exhibition is free for OMA members, $5 for non-members. Admission to the September 22nd (7:00 p.m.) “Evening with Sam Maloof” is $20 for OMA members, $30 for non-members. This event is limited to 200 persons so the public is urged to purchase tickets as soon as possible. Call 760-721-2787 for information.
OMA Awards its 1st Medal of Distinction
Recognizing the need to pay tribute to individuals who have been instrumental in OMA’s growth and success, OMA has designed a bronze “Medal of Distinction” to be awarded on an annual basis. It seemed fitting to present the first “Medals of Distinction” to Bob and Estelle Gleason, this year’s Gala Honorees. Bob and Estelle envisioned the historic Gill Building, once Oceanside’s City Hall, as the perfect fit for an art museum. They came forward with the major gift that launched the building’s renovation and transformed it into the museum now known as the jewel of Coastal North County’s cultural arts.
 
Most recently, Bob and Estelle made a leadership gift for OMA’s eminent expansion that will make the museum an important cultural asset for all of San Diego County. Their generosity and dedication to the families of North County San Diego will serve as a standard for future recipients of the “Medal of Distinction” as the museum continues to recognize those whose commitment to the cultural life of the community mirror that of Bob and Estelle’s.
Culinary Arts Council New at OMA
OMA is pleased to announce the formation of the new Culinary Arts Council. The Council is made up of people who enjoy preparing fine cuisine and wish to contribute to the museum’s success by participating in the menu design, hors d’oeuvre preparation and presentation at OMA’s five preview receptions each year.
The Council will meet quarterly to spend an evening with leading San Diego area chefs who will share their expertise while demonstrating the preparation of their favorite recipes in private homes and area restaurants, while enjoying some fine wines. These gatherings will be offered only to members of the Culinary Arts Council and members of the CAC must be members of OMA.
The Council will form reception committees that will work together with CAC chair, Gail De Salvo in designing and preparing food for two preview receptions each year. An active OMA supporter and experienced party chef and planner, Gail brings a strong spark of enthusiasm to her new role as CAC coordinator.
This exciting new program at OMA is limited to 20 active members. Aspiring and experienced chefs are encouraged to join the camaraderie of the kitchen by joining the CAC. For more information, call the museum at 760-721-2787.
Make a Lasting Impression: “A Gift by Will”
There are several ways to remember Oceanside Museum of Art in your will. It all begins with an up-to-date will, which is the key to making your wishes known about how you want your estate divided. When you name OMA as a beneficiary, you can bequest a fixed dollar amount or give a percentage of the estate.
A gift without restrictions is usually the most useful because it allows OMA to apply the funds where the need is the greatest. But you also have the right to specify in your will how the funds are to be used at OMA. If you wish to do this, consult with OMA to ensure that the conditions you wish to include in your will can be met. You can also give property, a home, other real estate, business property, life insurance policies or prized personal possessions, the possibilities are endless.
If you are planning to make OMA one of your beneficiaries we encourage you to tell us now. That way, OMA can help you get the greatest satisfaction from your gift and help you “make a lasting impression”.
Artist Alliance members mark great strides in the past year
A year ago the Oceanside Museum of Art -Artist Alliance gathered for the first time at a member Potluck. We voiced expectations, ideas, and possible long term goals. As we met again for the 2nd Annual Potluck, August 12th, it was a celebration of how our ideas had become realities and goals were realized. It could not have been accomplished without the support of OMA, OMA-School of Art, patrons who shared the excitement of our vision and most of all, our members who attended meetings and volunteered.
As a group we value our artwork in the community. Days of Art was our first member show and we have at least two more venues in the planning stage. We are currently collecting slides for a group show at San Diego Hospice in 2003. The artist’s slides are due Oct. 1, 2001, with the prospectus that was mailed to each Artist Alliance member.
We have been included in civic projects with our banners lining the streets of Oceanside and with the annual Gala, creating masks as centerpieces that were auctioned to benefit OMA. We have grown and accomplished much this last year due to our wonderful group of dedicated people. We need artists who can bring ideas and perhaps volunteer their expertise to move forward as we plan the year ahead.
OMA wishes to thank its generous supporters
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