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Staff Report
Contemporary Extension at
SFMOMA
(Interviewee: Molly Pengra - President)
What is your organization's mission
and how is it achieved?
CX cultivates relationships with people between the ages
of 21 and 40 to further their knowledge of the contemporary
art world and support SFMOMA through edgy and provocative
events. We are the "gateway" to SFMOMA and look to demystify
the museum and forge a personal connection with young professionals..
(Pictured Chrissy Kaufman, Molly Pengra, and
Vannessa Hammack)
Describe the makeup of your organization,
i.e. who you want, who you get, and who would you like more
of? Why do people join, vs why should they join?
CX is a dynamic group of people between the ages of 21 and
40 who share an interest in modern art and want to play an
active role in supporting SFMOMA. People join CX for many
reasons but I think the two biggest reasons are for art education
and to meet like-minded people. Our membership is really varied.
We strive to make the group diverse across many ethnic, social
and economic spectrums.
 Benefits
to membership include:
Invitations to our free monthly events, including special
Museum tours, studio visits, artist talks, gallery walks,
and visits to collector's homes.
Opportunities to attend parties and fundraising galas throughout
the year.
The chance to participate in SFMOMA Matches, a dynamic touring
program that encourages CX members to enrich teens' interactions
with modern and contemporary art.
Subscriptions to our CX newsletter, cont:ext, and SFMOMA's
bimonthly Exhibition and Program Guide.
And, of course, free unlimited admission for you and a guest
to the Museum, as well as invitations to all exhibition previews
at SFMOMA. (Pictured Heather Zehren Albinson,
Kay Engel, Elizabeth Herrick)
In what aspect are you most successful?
Tell us about your biggest success to date. How do you measure
success?
 I
think we are most successful in our events and programming.
CX events are substantive, edgy and provocative. They provide
the perfect forum in which to learn more about the arts. Each
month, members have the opportunity to attend a variety of
educational and social events at the Museum and throughout
the city all designed to engage your senses. These include:
cutting-edge curatorial discussions, members-only gallery
visits, exclusive tours of collectors' homes, special Museum
tours, and truly unique cocktail receptions.
We just had a very successful event at SFMOMA called "Vertigo."
We curated a celebrity photography exhibition, had more than
850 attendees and raised almost $60,000 for the museum!
Tell us about something new and
exciting that your organization is doing.
We have two big events a year. We are taking a breath before
we begin work on our December event. In the meantime, CX is
producing some great educational events in July including:.
- THIS WEEKEND! Headlands Center
for the Arts SUMMER OPEN HOUSE
Join HCA's Board of Trustees for an exclusive PREVIEW
BRUNCH & PRIVATE STUDIO VISITS
Sunday, July 13, 12 noon - 5pm
944 Fort Barry, Marin Headlands, Sausalito
Exhibit Overview 12 Noon, Fort Barry Building 944
Open Studios 1 5 pm, Fort Barry Buildings 944 945
Admission FREE!
This is a unique opportunity for CX members to enter the
intimate setting of an artist's studio - more than 30
Artists-In-Residence and Bay Area Affiliate Artists will
be on hand to meet the public and discuss their work.
A diverse array of performances, readings, and discussions
will take place throughout the day. Food and beverages
will be sold in the Headlands Mess Hall Caf้.
For directions or more information about the Headlands,
contact 415-331-2787, or visit
www.headlands.org. PLEASE RSVP TO
jlindow@headlands.org.
- Special CX Member Event:
EXCLUSIVE TOUR OF TRILLIUM PRESS
THE LAND OF YES!
Thursday, July 24th 6:30 pm
1 Park Lane, Brisbane
If you don't know the zany world of printmanking studio
Trillium Press, don't miss this opportunity to meet the
staff and view their work. Trillium is a collaborative
printing work of some of California's most exciting artists
since 1979. Join Trillium gallery president Richard Lang
on a tour of the press - see where the artists and printmakers
collaborate; SNEAK PEAK new work by NATHAN OLIVERA, still
on the press; Learn about the changing face of the print
world through large scale prints by Enrique Chagoya, which
were hand detailed by the artist post printing. Also view
recent work by Hung Liu, and other works in progress.
Phew! A lot going on here. Not to be missed! Cocktail
reception following tour.
For more information about Trillium Press, and directions
to the event, see
www.trilliumpress.com . RSVP to
cx@sfmoma.org.
Are all of your events in San Francisco?
Do you participate in community outreach programs?
For the most part, our events are in San Francisco. Occasionally
we have artist studio visits or art tours in the greater Bay
Area.
Our community outreach program is the Matches Program. When
you join CX, you'll have hands-on opportunities to share your
passion for art with others. The Matches Program pairs members
with junior high and high school art students for a series
of special Museum events. It's a unique opportunity for adults
to share their enthusiasm for art with a young person who's
also interested in art, but may not have the chance to explore
the Museum on his or her own.
What is the biggest myth that people
have about the art field or parent group that you are affiliated
with? What is the most common misperception?
I think some people are intimidated about art and museums
in general. CX is here to forge a personal relationship between
people and SFMOMA. You don't have to have a degree in art
appreciation to attend our events or an exhibit. We all learn
together in a fun, relaxed environment.
What is the best way to "test the
waters" with your group? If I attend one of your events, what
should I expect?
 The
best way to get involved is to join a committee. Our committees
include an events committee, a fundraising committee, and
a communications committee. Our Board is made up of 13 very
active folks, and we would love to meet you!
If you attend a CX event, you can expect to see us push the
envelope. We always have art prominently showcased, in addition
to elements for all of your senses: music, live performance
art, d้cor, interactive exhibits, plus endless libations and
food. (Pictured Dana Castro and Alan Ratliff)
(Photography by Robert Burns)
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