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2020 - A YEAR IN REVIEW
BOARD GRATITUDE 2020 IN SHORT
Don’t Hesitate by Mary Oliver
If you suddenly and unexpectedly feel joy, don’t hesitate.
Greetings, Give in to it. There are plenty of lives and whole towns destroyed
or about to be. We are not wise, and not very often kind. And
I hope that you and yours are safe and well and weathering the storm in good fashion. On
behalf of the Board of Directors of the Mattatuck Museum, I am excited at the prospect of much can never be redeemed. Still, life has some possibility
a new year for all of us. It was 12 months ago that we were looking forward to a host of left. Perhaps this is its way of fighting back, that sometimes
novel opportunities at our Rose Hill temporary home, only to be challenged dramatically by something happens better than all the riches or power in the
the COVID-19 pandemic. It was heartening to see how well everyone at the Museum, led world. It could be anything, but very likely you notice it in the
by Bob Burns, rallied to the situation. They quickly reinvented how to deliver programs to instant when love begins. Anyway, that’s often the case. Anyway,
visitors and upped the frequency and quality of their social media presence – which I have
whatever it is, don’t be afraid of its plenty.
come to look forward to engaging with every day. Again and again, throughout it all, I’ve
marveled at the teamwork on display. Joy is not made to be a crumb.
Meanwhile, the really great news is that construction of the spectacular new building at 144 Joy is not made to be a crumb. The community of the Mattatuck Museum has been a solace
West Main Street was able to continue even while many other enterprises were shuttered to me during these many troubled months of the last year. I relish and recall all the positive
due to the pandemic. At the same time, planning for the grand reopening this spring has things that have happened in the wake of all that was out of my control. I did not hesitate,
moved forward, too, with exciting exhibitions and innovative programs in the works. For I held onto the joy for as long as possible.
now, virtual programs will continue as necessary, but I hope you’ll join us to experience it all
in person as soon as we get the all-clear. Like so many others, we struggled through the daily changes and challenges that came
our way, and yet we persevered. We knew heading into this year we had so much to do:
Cynthia Roznoy and her curatorial team have been hard at work planning a slate of complete our construction project; provide meaningful experiences for the many children
changing exhibitions as well as the reinstallation of our popular existing features, including who participate in our school tours and afterschool programs; and to provide engaging
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
the re-imagined Waterbury history gallery and the displays of our permanent collection. I programs for all of our community.
Charles Monagan
President can’t wait to see the expanded exhibition of the Museum’s unique collection of Presidential Mission
Signatures and other presidential ephemera, and the May opening of A Face Like Mine, an What we didn’t see coming, what none of us could foresee, was the swift and dramatic The Mattatuck Museum is a center
Sandra Vigliotti Senich
1st Vice President exhibition of African-American figurative art that reflects the Mattatuck’s commitment to impact of the spreading pandemic on everything we had planned. Yet, the staff of the of art and history, a gathering place
Judith Godburn Secor broad and accurate representation in its galleries. museum, known for their nimbleness, quickly devised a plan and pivoted. It wasn’t easy, that nurtures creativity and learning
2nd Vice President but we’d had some experience with virtual programming, so we divvyed up the tasks and through transformative experiences to
Bart R. Cutrali got to work. encourage a deeper understanding of
In the meantime, if you have any requests or ideas for how the museum can continue to ourselves and our heritage.
Treasurer
serve Waterbury and the region, we are here to listen. I invite you to reach out to any of our
Pamela Baker
board members or staff as we work to continue developing strong partnerships within the Our supporters not only remained faithful to us, but went out of their way to let us know Vision
Secretary
community. how much they cared for all we do. Through membership renewals and annual fund gifts, The Mattatuck Museum will be
Roger Ames by giving to the campaign and paying pledges early, by participating in our virtual programs known as a vibrant destination
Nancy S. Becker Thank you for your continued, vitally important support and your belief in our mission. and spreading the word on social media about all our offerings. Much needed government inspiring visitors from New England
Martha Bernstein and foundation support enabled us to maintain staff and continue to offer helpful lesson and beyond.
Betty Bozzuto plans and programs that we know helped parents who found themselves at home with their
Richard F. Bushka
David B. Cheever
children and suddenly actively participating in their education.
Phyllis Connors
Jason Gagnon We know we are not out of the woods yet, but there is a strong and shining light at the end
Debra C. Hinck of the tunnel. As we pack our collections and return to 144 West Main Street and begin to
Greg Jacobi prepare for our spring 2021 opening, we are on the lookout for joy. When we see it, we
Kristen Jacoby Charles Monagan
Dionte’ Lee President, Board of Directors won’t hesitate.
David Mieczkowski
Benjamin Ortiz I hope you won’t hesitate either.
Laurie Porzio
James R. Strub
Vicki Whisenhant
With deep appreciation for you and your support, we look forward to seeing you again in
person and sharing the new Mattatuck Museum with you.
BOARD MEMBERS EMERITUS
Mary Rosengrant-Chiappalone Warm regards,
L.P. Sperry, Jr.
C. Hiram Upson
Orton P. Camp (1922-2006)
G. Bradford Palmer (1924-2011)
W. Fielding Secor (1942-2012)
Bob Burns, Director
#IBelieveInWaterbury
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CONSTRUCTION
A CAPITAL CAMPAIGN TO REIMAGINE AND EXPAND THE MUSEUM
THE PROJECT CAMPAIGN UPDATE SUPPORT THE CAMPAIGN
The Museum launched the Campaign for the Last Million in June Thank you to all of those who have already given to the campaign (page 19). There are many ways to contribute to the campaign and
In 2018, the Mattatuck Museum engaged the architectural
2020. Over the last six months, our supporters have helped us see your name listed next year:
firm of Ann Beha Architects (ABA) to develop a plan to reshape
raise almost $250,000. We hope you can help us reach the finish
the Museum while continuing to be a welcoming, inclusive, GIVE ONLINE AT MATTMUSEUM.ORG/CAMPAIGN OTHER GIVING OPPORTUNITIES
line before our grand opening! Gifts, of any amount, make a
stimulating and enriching community anchor. ABA’s plan for Visit us online to give quickly and easily with your credit card. Naming opportunities are available for different ranges of gifts.
difference as we raise the funds needed to create a Museum for
the “new” Mattatuck Museum includes an extensive 14,000 Gifts can be scheduled to recur on a monthly, quarterly, or annual Consider naming a gallery or endowment in your honor, in honor
the twenty-first century.
square foot renovation to the existing space and an addition of basis. Gifts can be given in memory or in honor of another or memory of a loved one, or in celebration of a special occasion.
almost 7,000 square feet to enhance educational programming, individual, and can also be made anonymously. Museum-goers will recognize your generosity for years to come.
collections storage and exhibitions.
RELOCATION Click here to donate now.
Make your gift via wire transfer or by transferring appreciated
securities.
With this expansion, The MATT will proudly take its place in the As the building is completed, the staff works to move back to 144
cultural and artistic transformation of downtown Waterbury. The West Main Street from Rose Hill. We are grateful to the City of GIVE BY MAIL For more information or for transfer instructions, please contact
successful completion of this campaign will secure the Mattatuck’s Waterbury and the Greater Waterbury YMCA for our temporary Download and completing the pledge form and then mailing it to Cyndi Tolosa, Director of Development at (203) 753-0381 x120.
legacy for future generations. It will enable the Museum to grow home, but look forward to returning to our building. Staff, Mattatuck Museum, 63 Prospect Street, Waterbury, CT 06702.
with confidence to its rightful spot among the most important volunteers, and movers worked together in December to avoid
cultural institutions in Connecticut and one of the finest regional any bad weather and safely return objects, artworks, archival
museums in the country. materials, and office spaces to the West Main Street building. We
are excited to welcome you to the new Museum in spring 2021.
PROGRESS IN PHOTOS
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COLLECTIONS GIFTS & ACQUISITIONS
Fiscal Year October 1, 2019 to September 30, 2020
All dimensions are given in inches; height precedes width precedes depth
CURATOR'S CORNER ARTWORK
Thomas Adkins (b. 1954)
Norman Lewis (1909-1979)
Untitled (Nude Study), 1966
A Winter’s Dawn, 2015 Pencil drawing on paper,
By December 22nd, the day most of our collections returned to 144 West Main, The MATT Oil on linen, 24 x 24 12 ¼ x 10
staff had seen most every painting pass through their hands. Collections Manager Wayne Gift of Thomas Adkins 2020.42.1 Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
2020.2.1
Eldred managed this large-scale project, making sure all objects were safe and secure. Emma Amos (b. 1938)
As we worked, we shared stories about the art, what it depicted, the meanings it held Slow Time, 1983 Sol LeWitt (1928-2007)
for us and the ways in which we use it. Our collections reflect The MATT’s special role in Color monotype, pastels and Bands of Colors from Lower
stencil with paper and fabric Left Corner, 1989
Waterbury’s cultural fabric. They are a record of our area’s history, an anthology of our collage on wove paper, 28 x 37 Color screenprint on Arches
community’s cultural choices, and ultimately the source of much pleasure and intellectual Purchase, Acquisitions Fund Cover White paper, sheet:
36 x 36
challenge for both us and you, our audience. 2020.8.1
Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Radcliffe Bailey (b. 1968) 2020.28.1
Moving to our newly renovated space allowed us the opportunity to consider the Until I Die/Minor Keys, 1997
Color spitbite and sugar-lift Liza Lou (b. 1969)
reinstallation of the collection. A team led by Assistant Curator Chelsea Garth re-imagined Woven, 2016
aquatint with soft ground
the re-install of the History Exhibit. Community involvement was sought from the start; our etching, drypoint, photogravure Lithograph, sheet: 28 x 22
advisory team included: and chine-colle on Somerset Gift of Donald Taglialatella and
white paper, 28 ¾ x 23 ¾ Leslie Kruse 2020.20.1
MaryAnn Cordeau Zach Keith Louise Porto Printed and published by the
Isaias Diaz Victor Lopez Sue Probst Paulson Press, Berkeley 19/35 Agnes Martin (1912-2004)
Purchase, Acquisitions Fund Paintings and Drawings: Stedelijk
Glenda Figueroa Jennine Lupo Sharon Randall 2020.9.1 Museum Portfolio, 1990
Kathy Greggis Brad Mahler Monroe Webster 10 lithographs on velum, each
Emma Amos, Slow Time, 1983 11 ¾ x 11 ¾ (sheets)
Ed Halligan Ben Ortiz Camille Billops (1933-2019)
Mammy’s Little Coal Black Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Rose, 1992 Helen Frankenthaler Barkley Hendricks (1945-1999) Defendant (Courtroom print #2), 2020.29.1
Cynthia Roznoy, PhD Ideas and suggestions sparked by the team informed the new approach which considers (1928-2011) Sacrifice of the Watermelon sheet: 15 x 11
Color offset lithograph, 30 x 22
Curator how the collection reflects change and transition in our community. The beginnings of this Purchase, Acquisitions Fund Southern Exposure, 2005 Virgin or Shirt off Her Back, 1987 Louise Nevelson (1899-1988)
long-term project are already on view. 2020.3.1 Color screenprint, sheet: Color lithograph, 21 ¾ x 29 ¾ Officer of the Court (Courtroom Clowns Houses from Facades:
20 ½ x 37 Purchase, Acquisitions Fund print #3), sheet: 11 x 8 ½ Homage to Edith Sitwell
Lizzi Bougatsos (b. 1974) Purchase, Acquisitions Fund 2020.5.1 Gift of Donald Taglialatella and Portfolio, 1966
COLLECTIONS COMMITTEE Our collections (fine art, decorative arts, archives and library) have grown in scope and Billy, 2013 2020.30.1 Leslie Kruse 2020.19.1-3 Ink with acetate on acrylic,
increased in size over the past several years. Guided by the Collections Committee with Chromogenic C-print with 23 x 17 ¾
Pam Baker, Chair Jacob Lawrence (1917-2000) Purchase, Acquisition Fund
collage and hand painted accent,
Roger Ames leadership from Director Bob Burns, we have worked diligently to develop a collection that The Library, 1978 2020.23.1
sheet: 24 x 20
Russell Blair reflects our community, its history, its present and with a look to the future. This year’s Gift of Donald Taglialatella and Color screenprint on wove paper,
10 ½ x 15 ¼ Walter Launt
Jeff Cooley committee work was successfully transacted via email. Many thanks to members. Leslie Kruse 2020.21.1
Printed by the Screen Workshop, Palmer (1854-1932)
Jason Gagnon Alexander Calder (1898-1976) East Hampton, NY 31/100- View of St. Marks, Venice, 1886
Purchase, Acquisitions Fund Pastel on paper, 24 5/8 x 34 ¼
David Kleeman We focused on adding art and objects created by women and people of color. As well, we L’Etoile, 1975
2020.7.1
Color lithograph, sheet: Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Angie Matthis added to the holdings in mid 20th century and contemporary art and grown our fine art 29 ½ x 43 2020.11.1
Ben Ortiz photography. Our niche concentration on Waterbury history continues to grow, particularly Purchase, Acquisitions Fund Hugie Lee-Smith (1915-1999)
Promise, 1989 Jane Peterson (1876-1965)
Sarah Shinn Pratt in the decorative arts/historical and archive collections headed by Archivist Stephanie 2020.6.1
Color lithograph, 23 ¼ x 17 Venice, c. 1920
Fred Thayer Crawford. Stephanie welcomes both scholarly and amateur historians to conduct research in Augustine Purchase, Acquisitions Fund Watercolor and gouache on
Charles Monagan (Ex officio) The MATT's new library. CoFrancesco (b. 1939) 2020.4.1 paper, 17 ½ x 17 ½
Waterbury: City of Hope, 1988 Jacob Lawrence, The Library, 1978 Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Digital inkjet print and acrylic 2020.12.1
Significant gifts to all collection areas have grown our ability to better reflect the variety of paint on canvas, 18 x 24 Merrill French (b. 1948) Yvonne Jacquette (b. 1934)
experience in our city and, contextually, in the wider world. It is with great appreciation that Gift of the Artist in honor of East 27th Street, New York, 2015 Aerial Rotation, 1994
Romily Cofrancesco, strong Oil on linen, 22 x 24 Etching, carborundum collograph
we recognize our donors in the list of new acquisitions below. Gift of Merrill French and drypoint, sheet: 36 x 24
supporter of the arts 2020.18.1
Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Many of the new additions are on view in the re-installed art gallery. Here, the strategy was Waterbury: City of Nicolas Galanin (b. 1979) 2020.31.1
Holyland, 1991 Things Are Looking Native,
to refresh the collection by mixing work acquired some time ago with newly acquired work. Natives Are Looking Lois Mailou Jones (1905-1998)
Mixed media, 26 ½ x 43 ½
As well, we increased the mix of decorative arts objects. The art is presented thematically Gift of the Artist in honor of Whiter, 2012 Lisa, 1966
and demonstrates how narrative weaves itself through the varied styles and techniques. This Romily Cofrancesco, strong Giclée print, 42 x 30 ¾ Ink and wash on paper,
supporter of the arts 2020.17.1 Purchase, Acquisitions Fund 25 x 19 ½
storytelling is only made possible by viewing and we welcome you to come and comment. 2020.26.1 Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Will you see fact or fiction, reports or legends? We look forward to your visit! Jim Dine (b. 1935) 2020.1.1
The Yellow Belt, 2005 Lillian Genth (1876-1953)
Color woodcut and lithograph Village Landscape, c. 1905 Alix Lambert (b. 1968)
Cynthia Roznoy, PhD on Arches paper, sheet: Oil on canvas, 16 x 20 Courtroom: A Graphic
26 ¼ x 20 ½ Purchase, Acquisitions Fund Novel, 2016
Purchase, Acquisitions Fund 2020.22.1 All Variant edition of 20 - #8/20
2020.27.1 Lithograph with hand-coloring in
watercolor pencil
Witness (Courtroom Print #1),
sheet: 22 x 15
Jane Peterson, Venice (detail), 1920
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OBJECTS & EPHEMERA HISTORY / LONG-TERM LOANS UNITED WAY OF GREATER LOANS TO OTHER
BROOKSIDE DAIRIES WATERBURY FAIRFIELD UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM OF FINE
DECORATIVE ART IN OUR COMMUNITY 15 Works
INSTITUTIONS MUSEUM, FAIRFIELD, CT ARTS, BOSTON, MA
(Waterbury) BROOKSIDE DAIRIES, CT SEC OF STATE DENISE CONNECTICUT HISTORICAL
Milk bottle Birds of the Northeast: Gulls to Taking the Floor: A Century of
Waterbury, CT, half-pint milk MERILL'S OFFICE IN SOCIETY, HARTFORD, CT
Clear glass COUNTRY CLUB OF Great Auks Women Artists
bottle HARTFORD Manufacturing Victory: The
Gift of the Gallo Family WATERBURY January 22–May 14, 2021 August 2019–May 2021
5 Works Arsenal of Democracy
2020.178.1 22 Works
Chase Brass and Copper Co. June 11, 2020–January 18, 2021 Carolyn Marks Blackwood Kay Sage (1898-1963)
serving tray (“triple tray”) with REP. JAHANA HAYES’ (b. 1951), Red Winged Blackbirds The Minutes No. 1, 1937,
CHASE BRASS & CHROME WATERBURY DEVELOPMENT Commemorative Shell Casing –
box WATERBURY REGIONAL #20, Negative date 2009, printed charcoal on paper
COMPANY (Waterbury) CORPORATION 2 Millionth 75mm, Scovill Mfg.
OFFICE 2013, Mattatuck Museum
Triple Tray with Box, 1933-38 5 Works Co., c. 1944
Kitchen Timer with box and 7 Works The Minutes No. 2, 1937,
Chromium instruction manual; Minute
WEBSTER BANK CORPORATE Shell Casing – 115mm, Chase SCHIRN KUNSTHALLE, charcoal on paper
Gift of Pam and Jack Baker Meter Co, Waterbury, CT ION BANK EXECUTIVE
OFFICES, BANK ST., Brass & Copper Co., Inc., c. 1943 FRANKFURT, GERMANY &
2020.175.1a-c OFFICES, NAUGATUCK
WATERBURY LOUISIANA MUSEUM OF The Minutes No. 3, 1943,
Sign, “Anaconda / The American 26 Works Shell Casing – 90 mm, Chase
1 Work MODERN ART, charcoal on paper
Brass Company” Brass & Copper Co., Inc., c. 1942
HUMLEBAEK, DENMARK
NAUGATUCK VALLEY Time Fuse Display Model, Fantastic Women. Surreal Worlds The Minutes No. 4, 1943,
WHITTEMORE LIBRARY,
Patwin Electronics Digital COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Waterbury Clock Co., c. 1942 from Meret Oppenheim to Frida charcoal on paper
NAUGATUCK, CT
Electromagnetic Indicators DANBURY CAMPUS Kahlo
5 Works 40mm Anti-Aircraft Cartridge
(11 pieces) with accessories 5 WORKS February 13–November 8, 2020 The Minutes No. 5, 1943,
and Primer Display Model, Scovill
(Magneline brand) charcoal on paper
DREW INTERNATIONAL Mfg. Co. Kay Sage
NAUGATUCK VALLEY
HEADQUARTERS No One Heard Thunder, 1939,
Plumbob (commemorative; COMMUNITY COLLEGE, Chase Brass & Copper “E” The Minutes No. 6, 1943,
1 work Oil on canvas
cornerstone laying of Beth El WATERBURY CAMPUS Award Presentation Programs, charcoal on paper
Walter Launt Palmer, Views of St. Marks, Venice, 1886 Synagogue, Sept. 22, 1929) 34 Works October 15, 1942, M-18, Item
#19 The Instant, 1949, Oil on canvas
The Minutes No. 12, 1943,
MAGNELINE POST UNIVERSITY, MAIN charcoal on paper
(attributed to) Reuben Rowley Madame Millaret, c. 2015 Division of Patwin Electronics CAMPUS DETROIT INSTITUTE OF ARTS,
(active mid 19th c.) Oil on canvas, 20 ¾ x19 (Waterbury), c. 1950s-60s 22 Works DETROIT, MI The Minutes No. 13, 1943,
Portrait of a Man, n.d. Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.33.1 Digital Electromagnetic Indicators Detroit Style: Car Design in the charcoal on paper
Oil on canvas with accessories Motor City, 1950-2020
Gift of John and Sally Eddy Cap Jolie, 2018 Gift of Orlando and Iris Romeo November 15, 2020– The Minutes No. 14, 1943,
2020.177.1 Oil on canvas, 41 ¾ x 57 ¼ 2020.25.1-16 June 27, 2021 charcoal on paper
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.37.1
Portrait of a Woman, n.d. MINUTE METER COMPANY The Minutes No. 15, 1943,
Trademark of LUX Clock Kristin Baker (b. 1975),
Oil on canvas Unknown American Artist charcoal on paper
Manufacturing (Waterbury) from The Unfair Advantage, 2003,
Gift of John and Sally Eddy Blowing Bubbles, probably 1850s
1948 acrylic on pvc on board
2020.176.1 Oil on canvas, 15 ½ x 19 3/8 The Minutes No. 16, 1943,
Purchase, Acquisitions Fund Kitchen times with box and charcoal on paper
Fred Staloff (1924-2019) 2020.14.1 instruction manual
Chatillon-sous-Bagneux, Gift of Pam and Jack Baker The Minutes No. 17, 1943,
1965-1992 Leonard Volk (1828-1895) 2020.174.1a-c charcoal on paper
Oil on board, 14 ¾ x 18 Bust of Lincoln, n.d.
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.38.1 based on model from 1860 The Minutes No. 19, 1943,
Bronzed composite, charcoal on paper
Madame Gannat, 1967-2004 9½x5½x5½
Oil on canvas, 45 ½ x 38 Purchase, Acquisitions Fund The Minutes No. 20, 1943,
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.40.1 2020.1818.1 charcoal on paper
Artist’s Father Bessie Potter The Minutes No. 21, 1943,
(Harry), 1967-2005 Vonnoh (1872-1955) charcoal on paper
Oil on canvas, 45 ¼ x 38 His First Journey, 1914
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.41.1 Bronze with brown patina, The Minutes No. 22, 1943,
4¾x5x8¾ charcoal on paper
Le Platon, 1967-2008 Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Oil on canvas, 21 ½ x 18 ½ 2020.16.1 The Minutes No. 23, 1943,
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.39.1 charcoal on paper
Robert Vonnoh (1858-1933)
Luray Valley, c. 1975 Afternoon Shadows, Grez, The Minutes No. 24, 1943,
Oil on board, 18 x 19 c. 1890 charcoal on paper
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.34.1 Oil on panel, 10 1/8 x 13 ¼
Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
Portrait of Jose, 1980 2020.13.1
Oil on canvas, 38 x 32 ¼
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.36.1 Walter Williams (1920-1988)
Boy with Cock #3, 1964
Self Portrait, 1988 Color woodcut on thin imitation
Graphite on paper, 14 x 12 ¾ Japan paper, 19 ¾ x 24 ¾
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.35.1 Purchase, Acquisitions Fund
2020.10.1
The Small Flags, 2001
Watercolor on printed paper,
15 x 13 ¼
Gift of Janette Staloff 2020.32.1
Bessie Potter Vonnoh, His First Journey, 1914 Robert Vonnoh, Afternoon Shadows, Grez, 1890
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MIXMASTER - January 12, 2020
INSTALLATIONS & EXHIBITIONS
JANUARY-DECEMBER 2020
MIXMASTER: Juried Members Exhibition George L.K. Morris, Munition Factory Merrill French: Series 7s
January 12–February 23, 2020 February 10–December 6, 2020 July 26–September 6, 2020
Picturing Peace: Exploring Peace Through Mattatuck Collection At Rose Hill Moises Suriel: Waterbury Greats
Photography April 22–December 31, 2020 September 17–November 29, 2020
January 13–February 28, 2020
Edward Balthazar: Urban Artist, (Online Women’s Sphere: Selections from the
Capturing Community: Using Art to Exhibition) Collection (Online Exhibition)
Express Kindness & Respect April 22–December 31, 2020 October 24–December 31, 2020
January 28–February 7, 2020
Rose Hill: A Family History
T.C. Cannon, Grandmother Gestating April 22–December 31, 2020
Father and the Washita River Runs
Ribbon-Like Staff Picks Exhibition: Favorites from the
February 10–December 6, 2020 Collection (Online and In-Person)
June 22–September 30, 2020
MOISES SURIEL RECEPTION - September 20, 2020
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FEBTOBERFEST - February 6, 2020
SPECIAL EVENTS & FUNDRAISERS
GIVING ROUNDUP
Dear Supporters,
We would not have been able to make it through 2020 without you! Thank you for renewing
your membership, giving to the annual fund, becoming corporate partners, and supporting the
Campaign for the Last Million despite everything else going on in the world. During this time
of transition and transformation, we are very grateful to all of YOU—our members, donors,
sponsors, and other friends of the Museum.
Your gifts this past year enabled the Museum to continue to fulfill our mission of being a
center of art and history and a gathering place nurturing creativity and learning through
transformative experiences. It allowed our staff to offer innovative programming and
exhibitions that served the entire community during this period of change and uncertainty.
We hope that you will continue your support—whether through membership, the annual fund,
the capital campaign, or by attending our fundraising events. For more information, visit us
online at mattmuseum.org or call us at (203) 753-0381 x130.
Thank you for your past support. We are so excited for what’s in store in 2021!
Cyndi Tolosa Warm wishes,
Director of Development Cyndi Tolosa, Director of Development
SAVE THE DATE FOR 2021!
2020 SPECIAL EVENTS
MATT-TOBERFEST
We had so much fun celebrating with you all at Febtoberfest and were so disappointed to
Thursday, August 19
cancel our Summer Fling! and Brass Button Award¸ especially after all of the hard work of our
committee members. However, the health and safety of our members and supporters has been
BRASS BUTTON AWARD
most important to us all. We were glad to celebrate the Harvest Mask-erade in October and
Tuesday, September 14
see a small group of supporters outside at the home of Sharon and Peter Zilahy, our warm and
welcoming hosts. We look forward to gathering with you all in 2021!
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GIFTS TO THE MATTATUCK
Joseph Verzino, D.M.D and Harry and Maruta Jancis Stephanie Coakley SENIOR Steven Levine
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valid online. Minimum purchase must be above voucher value. No cash back. For gift Mark and Frances Saukas Dr. Brian and Alison Peck Jennifer Moné Hill Alecia Chenoa Marcea Morgan
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memberships, the voucher will be sent to your gift recipient. Alfred and Carla Trueheart Karen Cipolla Lillian Kandel Pam Cooper Rebecca Nesmith
Patricia Weise and Kenneth and Sandra Priestley Edward Kaplan Patricia Corbett Tanya Nikituk*
Andrew Klema Robert and Joan Rafford Theresa Kasun Cynthia Cornelius Maurice Noonan*
GIVE THE GIFT OF MEMBERSHIP Amy Wynn and Eli Horowitz James and Jeannine Rancourt Eric Katzman Ronald Crowcroft Peter Nuhn
Perfect for birthdays, holidays, retirees or just because—give a gift that unwraps Peter and Sharon Zilahy Joyce and Harold Rannestad Esthea Kim Marla Curley Michele O'Bernier
R. Douglass Rice and Suzanne Kirschner Dorothy Daniels Harvey Offenhartz
exciting programs & exhibitions @ The MATT! SENIOR HOUSEHOLD Cynthia Elliott Donald Kohl Ingrid Davis Harold Olejarz
Stephanie Adam and Lawrence and Carmelita Rifkin Julia Kovac Joyce DeCesare Maxwell Oppenheimer
Peter Bagger Stephen Robeson-Miller and June Kozloski Ronald Delaney Robert F. Orintas
MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS Thelma Appel and Edward Halligan Ilmika Kulla Genevieve Delkescamp Katherine Outler
Circle Level members and higher receive invitations to 2-3 private events each Robert Johnson Valerie Rodgers and Shana Kumar Mary Ann Desorbo Hank Paper
Martin Baron Robert O'Sullivan Victor Leger Alice Dibble Spencer Parrish
year that focus on exploring and learning about our changing exhibitions. In Linda and Stephen Barone Herman Rossiter and Janet Leombruni Alfred Dimaio Matthew Peake
addition, Kendrick Society members receive invitations to private off-site events. Charles and Estelle Berthiaume Robbie Oxnard Jane Lescoe Robert Dorr George Pettinico
Lesley and Gerald Bodzy Gilles and Joyce Rousseau J. (Jie) Li Jane Doyle John Power
Thomas and Kathleen Brophy Ann and Ted Ryan Edward C. Long Laure Dunne Marita Putetti
Alice Burke Gustave and Elizabeth Schebell Lauri MacLean Laurel Durso Renee Radenberg
MEMBER PERKS Dorothy and Stephen Cantor
Catherine and Mark Capuano
Diane Shepack and Peter Zarrella
Troy and Harriet Sherffield
Geraldine Marcenyac
Sienna Martz
Patricia Dwyer
Frank Eastwood
Lois Redline
Mary Reilly
Constance and Mark Carrington Marlene and Elliott Siff Brian McClear Patricia A. Emons Lise Rinaldi
Thank you to all of the Museum Members who have renewed their Rosemarie and Louise Carvalho William and Lynette Simpson Shelby Meyerhoff Camille Eskell Rita Rinaldi
support during this transition time. We would like to invite you to join Nancy and James Cebik Diana Smith Nancy Moore Gloria Faraci Dolores Riollano
Denise and Gary Charette William and Laurie St. John Alessandro Morosani Austin Fenn Susan Rood
us for Member Perks—a monthly Museum Member outing in and James and Helen Chittum Alinda Stanley and Dianne Murphy John Fontaine Marjorie Ross
around Waterbury. Learn about the region, the City, and visit places Thomas and Joanne Ciriello E. Bevan Stanley Beatriz Olson Merrill French Emery Roth
you might not otherwise see. These experiences, limited in most Peter Coffeen and Stephen Getz Frederick and Marcia Stein Ruthann Olsson Mark Galvin Susan Ruggeri-Thornton
Alan and Patricia Coffey John and Lois Sullivan Joanne Ottman Deborah Garber M. Louise Ruinen
cases to the first 20 participants, will be offered for free or at a low Robert and Sona Cohen Raymond and Joan Sullivan Raymond Paradiso Marita Gargiulo Lydia Rutkowski
cost to Museum Members. Robert and Paula Crean William and Margaret Sullivan Geraldine Pelegano Virginia Geils Joan Ryan
Paul and Alice Cruikshank Leonore Templeton Wesley Pomeroy Marianne Generali Gail Seymour
Tom Cunningham Ellen Tresselt and Larry Morse Louise Porto Natalie Giana Rosalind Shaffer
Sam and Mary Ann D'Ambruoso Thomas and Katherine Upson Tanya Prather Zvi Goldman Kathleen Snyder
Edward Davis and Susan Leff Susan Marie and Peter Vaccarelli Susan Probst Edward Graham Alan Southard
MEMBERS Robert Burns and Gary Schiro
David and Constance Cheever
DIRECTOR’S CIRCLE
Raymond and Penny Albini
J. David Veselsky and
Kenneth Elias
Jeffrey and Elizabeth Lynch
Mark and Kate MacKinney
Barbara Davitt and
Melissa Davitt Smith
Janet Varanelli
Joseph Wassong and
Suzan Raymunt
Michele Riche Schuster
Ethel Greenblatt
Maureen Gregory
Rebecca Spencer
Roger St. George
William Crutcher* Victor and Susan Atkins Cindy Wagner Peter and Frances Marcuse William and Allyn DeMaida Rebecca Skinner Margaret Rivers Robin Griskus Jannette Stevens
KENDRICK SOCIETY Bart and Maria Cutrali Fay K. Billings Shep Wild Jocelyn Miller Timothy Donoghue and Gary and Constance Welton Lori Robeau Gillian Griswold Faith Stewart-Gordon
FAMILY CIRCLE Dr. Vincent DeLuise and Jeffery and Sara Buell Susan Monagan and Thomas Buccello Jeffrey and Joan Wilson Susan Rollins Jean Hansen Frances Stiklus
Frank and Sandy Monteiro Debra Hinck Catherine Clark SUSTAINING CIRCLE Richard Guttridge Sydney Eddison Mary and Alfred Wolff Gerald Schifone Scott Hartley Heather Stivison
Emily Littman Eisen Dr. Martin and Cynthia Cooper Anonymous Deborah and James Mulhall Jr. John Fallon Julie Schnatz Rybeck Gretchen Hayn Charles Summa
KENDRICK SOCIETY Patricia Evans John Ford Paula Anthony W. Scott and Jean Peterson Mary Lou and Jeremiah INDIVIDUAL Barbara Simonson Janice Hollywood Jan Taylor
BENEFACTOR CIRCLE Michael and Ann Merriam James and Ann Healey Lawrence Apolzon and Robert and Regina Pool Fitzpatrick Diana Anton Gregory St. John Marcia Holroyd Jorge Torrente
Jack and Pamela Baker Feinberg Bruce Haims and Judith Jackson Jim Stanton Eleanor Quinn-Gibney Marianne Flanagan and Annette Back Connie Newton Stancell William Holub John Trainor
Judith A. Godburn Deborah Foord Ellen Jarus-Hanley and Kristina Atwood Humphry and Paula Rolleston Leo Nelson Martha Barhydt Karen Streeter Jacob Hutti Nadia Trojan
Barbara Munger Rosemary Giuliano and Anne Scott Hanley Marie Baskerville Robert and Maria Sasso John and Debbie Frantzis Jess Barnett Fleur Thesmar Julia Jaworski Virginia Vail
C. Hiram Upson Delo William Knight and Jill Adams Barbara and Philip Benevento Jr. Ellen Sheehan and Valerie Friedman and Frank Renee Bascetta Michele Tragakiss Peter Joslin Nancy Via
Dr. Peter and Kristen Jacoby Eugene and Judith Mirrer Richard and Nancy Bushka Cathlin Brennan Adams Susan Beatty Debra Tucker Ellen Joyce-Trayer Marlene Warren
KENDRICK SOCIETY Julie and Kristaps Keggi John and Nancy Newton Jeff and Betsey Cooley Vincent Siefert and Eva Siefert Peter and Angela Frisbie Ard Berge Wendy Tyson-Wood Kathleen Kelley Albert Washicko
FELLOW CIRCLE Charles and Marcia Monagan Dr. James and Miriam Niederman Dave and Emily Davison Susan Sprano and Dan Oris Elizabeth Fumire-Germinaro Blake Brasher John Varanelli Carl Klorman Byron Waterman
Joel and Nancy Becker Laurie and Thomas Porzio Kathleen O'Donnell Arianne De Asis Kathy Swartzbaugh and Maryellen and Ray Furse Anne Brecher-Bogart Patty Vega Mary Krivicky Elton Wayland Hall
C. Michael and Kris Jacobi Tim and Sharon Houle Randall Donald Piombo and Lynnette Joseph Doherty Dina Rubin Gerald G. and Helen M. Geci David Brewster Jillian Verzino Michael Kukiel Catherine Welch
Sandra and Jack Senich Philip and Judith Rowley Letsky-Piombo James and Margaret Foley William and Karen Tarasuk Richard and Paula Getnick Vanessa Canning Andrew Ward Paul Kulikowski Theresa Wilensky
James C. and M. Catherine Smith Dr. Christine Sullivan and Rev. Robert and Nancy Rhodes Alfred Forino and Eric Baptista Patricia Taylor Kathleen Ghio Jack Caserta Nancy Wehry Leslie Lamitola J. Felton Williams
Charles Senich Janice and Anthony Shambor Marie and Joseph Galbraith David Theroux and Martha Green and Alan Cohen Maude Chasse John Wiehn Nancy Lasar Pauline Williams
KENDRICK SOCIETY Victor Torchia and Ben Ortiz Joel and Judith Sherman Mary Griffin Gale Neumann Robert Gregson and Eric Chiang Wing Na Wong Charles Lasky John Wilmot
PATRON CIRCLE Neva Elaine Vigezzi James and Jill Strub Stephanie and Ray Harris Cornelius Tuohy F. Peter Swanson Carroll Childs-MacDonald Dr. Hong Xu Barbara Leavenworth Dolores Yerger
Martha and Robert Bernstein Vicki and Shawn Whisenhant Jeanne Sutherland Patricia Healey Patricia Varanelli Salvatore and Leola Gulino Fehmida Chipty Jean Lecours Arne Youngberg
Russell Blair and Ambler Cantey Cyndi Tolosa and Alex Dubois Mary Henebry John and Mary Vassallo Joel and Nancy Hallas Norbert Christel Terre Lefferts Grace Zwyner
David and Betty Bozzuto Colonel Steve Vass and Dr. Richard Loyer Bibby Veerman Sue and Dennis Healy Michelle Clark
Bettejane Wesson Alan and Janet Hertzmark Susan Clinard
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LIBRARIES Kenneth and Sandra Green Leon F. Powers Tanya Nikituk* George Pettinico Carol and Michael Kim US Small Business Administration
Beacon Falls Public Library Keggi Family Fund at the Sheila Powers Gregory and Stacie Nole Lucy Pierpont and Lisa Leonard In Memory of Beatrice N. Moran Sharon and Paul Latella
Cheshire Public Library Connecticut Community Susan Probst Peter North and Dorothy West Steven Price Diana Moran Moore, O'Brien, Foti SPECIAL PROJECTS
Clark Memorial Library Foundation James and Jeannine Rancourt Leopold and Maria Peavy James and Karen Pronovost Jean Oemcke Art Bridges Foundation
Hamden Public Library Molly Kellogg Joan Reed Garrett and Sandra Post Peggy Rehkamp In Memory of Bernard and Arthur and Maria Paulone Connecticut Community
Middlebury Public Library James and Sally Kernan Rev. Robert and Nancy Rhodes Mari-Ann Pronovost Joseph Reynolds Anile Orintas Leopold and Maria Peavy Foundation
Minor Memorial Library Patricia Knowlton Thomas and Elizabeth Rickart Brock Putnam Lydia Rutkowski Bernadine Orintas Charles Senich and Christine Department of Economic &
New Milford Public Library Frederick* and Barbara Stephen Robeson-Miller and Dolores Riollano Gail Seymour Sullivan Community Development
The Norfolk Library Leavenworth Edward Halligan Dr. Verna Ruffin Susan J. Shepard In Memory of Bernard L. Evans Margaret Stewart Drew Marine
Oliver Wolcott Library Middlebury Land Trust Humphry and Paula Rolleston Joan Ryan Karen Streeter Dr. Frank Cesare and Harold and Arlene Sullivan Arthur Lewry
Prospect Public Library Marcea Morgan Susan and Douglas Rollins Terrence Ryan Karen Swan Carla Cesare Robert and Allison Wussler Manufacturer's Fund at The
Sherman Library Association Katelyn Mussman Ian and Ethel-Anne Roome Sam Satterfield Nancy Traver and Peg Walsh Patricia Evans Connecticut Community
Southbury Public Library W. Scott and Jean Peterson Marjorie Ross Ruth Simpson Nadia Trojan Lisa Menendez In Memory of Mary S. White Foundation
Southington Public Library John Rohlfing, Professor of Art Philip and Judith Rowley Alan Southard Christina Volpe Middlebury Republican Angela and Bernard White Frank and Sandy Monteiro
Thomaston Public Library and Peggy Steinway Dr. Cynthia and Richard Roznoy Jannette Stevens Marlene Warren Town Committee Sophia Moschos
Watertown Library Association James and Jill Strub Janice and Anthony Shambor Edward Streeter Albert and Sara Washicko Ellen Sheehan and In Memory of Michael Clark Robert and Joann Narkis
Woodbury Public Library Cyndi Tolosa and Alex Dubois Joel and Judith Sherman Harold and Arlene Sullivan Byron Waterman Cathlin Brennan Colleen Moneypenny Kathleen Quinn
Vicki and Shawn Whisenhant Rev. E. Bevan and Alinda Stanley John and Lois Sullivan Gary and Constance Welton Brian Walters
UNIVERSITIES Ronald and Simone Wislocki David Theroux Robert and Judith Talcott Jeffrey and Joan Wilson In Memory of Betty Bebrin In Memory of Michelle O. O'Neil Watertown Foundation
Naugatuck Valley Donald and Mary Beth Thompson Patricia Taylor Marlene Warren Roy O'Neil
Community College $100 TO $249 Jessica and Brian Tinsley Leonore Templeton TRIBUTE GIFTS
Post University Martha Barhydt Jack and Elaine Traver Paula Van Ness In Honor of all the Museum In Memory of Burton Albert In Memory of Nina Cherubino
Charles and Estelle Berthiaume John and Marion Varanelli Patricia Varanelli Docents Carol Olsen Jane Cooney
Leif Bjaland and Emil de Cou Colonel Steve Vass and Joseph Wassong and Joel and Judith Sherman Julia Whitney
ANNUAL Thomas and Kathleen Brophy
Richard and Nancy Bushka
Bettejane Wesson
John and Mary Vassallo
Rebecca Skinner
Elton Wayland Hall In Honor of Bob Burns
In Memory of Charles T. Kellogg
Molly Kellogg
Kristen Cherubino-Colombo
Felicia and James Whitney
FUND Kenneth and Tefta Bushka
Nanette Buziak
Albert Walton
Abby Wells
Anne and Gary Westerman
Elizabeth White and
Robert Adler and Anne-Marie
Nolin In Memory of Dr. E.R. Webber In Memory of Orton P. Camp
Megan Canniff Angela White and Bernard White Robert Becker Arts Alliance of Woodbury Sydney Eddison Mary Damiani
$2,500 AND ABOVE Dorothy and Stephen Cantor Robert and Allison Wussler Dr. Hong Xu CT, Inc.
Jack and Pamela Baker Marcia Cavanaugh Amy Wynn and Eli Horowitz Martha and Robert Bernstein In Memory of Elizabeth In Memory of Ridge and
Judith A. Godburn Dr. Frank Cesare and Peter and Sharon Zilahy UP TO $50 Carl and Carolyn Cicchetti Wade White Lucy Hall
Carla Cesare Carrie Zimyeski and Sherril Abate Jeff and Betsey Cooley Stephen Robeson-Miller and Elton Wayland Hall
$1,000 TO $2,499 Mary and Steven Chiappalone Keith Sullivan Roger and Dawn Ames Peggy Eckert Edward Halligan
Sylvia Albert Thomas and Joanne Ciriello John and Lisa Zinno Kathryn Appleton Fayal Greene and David In Memory of Sheila S. Powers
Joel and Nancy Becker Audrey Conrad Kristina Atwood Sharpe In Memory of Fred Staloff Leon Powers
Jeffery and Sara Buell John and Carol Costello $50 TO $99 Denise Bologna Lisa Hanson Janette Staloff
Ralph Carpinella Barbara Davitt and Anonymous Kathy Bower and Rick Richardson Alinda Stanley and E. Bevan In Memory of Shepard Nardozzi
Robert and Carlotta Garthwait Melissa Davitt Smith Paula Anthony John Bowyer Stanley In Memory of Genie Rigopulos James and Amanda Nardozzi
Mark and Liz Kopec Joyce DeCesare Victor and Susan Atkins Anne Brecher-Bogart Arthur Lewry
Michael Kukiel Jane and Tom Doyle Judith Ball Edith Carlson In Honor of Fortune's Story Pollyann Merriman In Memory of Stephen
Raymond Learsy Cheryl and Neil Dubois John and Deborah Barlow Nancy and James Cebik Albert Walton Sophia Moschos Mark Wilson
Kate and Mark MacKinney Sydney Eddison Mindy Belcher Marc Chabot Rob Sean Wilson and Mari
Joseph and Elizabeth Molder Gloria and William Faraci Karen and Howard Binney Carla Corcoran In Honor of Janice Shambor In Memory of Georgia P. Dudley Hoashi-Wilson
Barbara C. Munger Austin Fenn Edward and Judith Boquist Chris and Lynn Curless Raymond and Penny Albini Denise Bologna
Michael O'Connor Anne Fitzgerald Constance and Mark Carrington Maria and Augusto de Asis Janice Brunetti Peggy Rehkamp In Memory of the Chase Family
L. P. Sperry Jr. William and Lucia Fitzpatrick Heather and Roger Chace Alice Dibble Diane Cannata Susan J. Shepard Edward Streeter
Janette Staloff John Ford Catherine Clark Shannon Didsbury Nancy Daddona
Victor Torchia and Ben Ortiz Allan Frew Cathy Clark Michael and Joan Dooling Sandy Hall In Memory of Herman and In Memory of the Rev. and Mrs.
Neva Elaine Vigezzi Elizabeth and Peter Frew Krista Clark Peggy Eckert Ray and Angela Lynch Yola Somma Byron O. Waterman
Virginia Geils Peter Coffeen and Stephen Getz Suzanne Fateh Valerie, Eugenia, and Allen Blanche and William Feero Byron Waterman
$500 TO $999 Richard and Paula Getnick Walter and Susan Cole Mary Lou and Jeremiah Mickewich
Patricia Achard Natalie Giana Jane Cooney Fitzpatrick Edward Rado In Memory of Hope Crutcher In Memory of Walter F.
Timothy and Kirsten Bergstrom Rosemary Giuliano and Gloria Coviello Thomas and Kathleen Flannery Mark Stender and William Crutcher* Torrance, Jr.
Christopher Berman Anne Delo Paul and Alice Cruikshank Ellen Fox Jean Stender Toddy Turrentine
Stephanie Brody-Lederman and Patrick and Gina Griffin Mary Damiani Guy and Allison Gabrielson Rita Vailonis In Memory of Janet and
Gerald Lederman Stephanie and Ray Harris Ingrid Davis Marie and Joseph Galbraith Mario Vigezzi OTHER GIFTS
Stephanie Coakley and Sue and Dennis Healy Amanda de Asis Lily and Lew Gordon In Honor of Lovenia Andrew Neva Elaine Vigezzi EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Peter Russell Debra Hinck and Vincent DeLuise Arianne de Asis Gloria Hanecak Dr. Verna Ruffin Alzheimer's Association
William Crutcher* Ellen Jarus-Hanley and Raul and Rose de Asis Thomas Hlas and Paul Madore In Memory of John A. Decesare American Savings Foundation
Robert and Suzanne Jackson Scott Hanley Georgia Dent Julia Jaworski In Honor of Penner Amelia Joyce DeCesare Committee for a New
Peter and Kristen Jacoby Douglas and Megan Johnson Laure Dunne Brigid Kennedy and Stephen Monagan Waterbury, Inc.
Julie and Kristaps Keggi Mary Eliza Kimball Donald and Diann Ensero Haynes Joel and Nancy Becker In Memory of Judy Frew Connecticut Community
Eugene and Judith Mirrer Sharon and Paul Latella Deborah Fuller David and Kathy Krechevsky Allan Frew Foundation
Charles and Marcia Monagan Richard and Elaine Lau Elizabeth Fumire-Germinaro Mary Lachman and Dominick In Honor of the Mattatuck CT Humanities
James and Rebecca Neary Michael and Vilma Lombardi Kathleen Greggis Scaramuzzino Museum Education Department In Memory of Kelly Healy Drs. Robert and Jill Beck
Bernard and Deborah Rosselli Elizabeth MacDonald Maureen and Herb Gregory Betty and Paul Lagasse Debra Hinck and Sue and Dennis Healy Ion Bank Foundation
John Scully Barbara Malon Mary Guilfoile Jim Laurino and Susan Laurino Vincent DeLuise MacDermid Alpha
Margaret Stewart Kerwin Mayers Scott Hartley Victor Leger In Memory of Lawrence A. Robert G. and Marguerite M.
Michael and Pucci McGill Brian and Susan Henebry Jennine and Robert Lupo In Honor of the Mattatuck Cavanaugh Derx Foundation
$250 TO $499 Ed McGowin and Edward Juskowiak Elaine and George McCabe Museum Staff Marcia Cavanaugh Savings Bank of Danbury
Helen C. & Edwin Angevine Claudia Demonte Carol and Michael Kim Mary McMahon Robert Burns and Gary Schiro Foundation, Inc.
Fund at the Connecticut Joseph and Susan McGrath Anton and Johanna Kimball Claire Michalowski Stephanie Coakley and In Memory of Mary McDonald The Linford & Mildred White
Community Foundation Gail and Edward McTaggart Gerald and Joan Langlais Colleen Moneypenny Peter Russell John and Deborah Barlow Charitable Fund
Brian Ashfield Moore, O'Brien & Foti Dr. Richard Loyer William and Barbara Monti Jessica and Brian Tinsley Joel and Nancy Becker Waterbury Arts & Tourism
Tracie and Terry Baker Jean Oemcke John and Ingrid Manning Johnny Moran Robert and Gary Burns Commission
Barbara and Philip Benevento Jr. Bernadine Orintas Carolyn Marks Blackwood and James and Amanda Nardozzi In Honor of the Tierney Family Megan Canniff
Robert Burns and Gary Schiro H. Lorraine and Harold Panciera Greg Quinn Molly Nelson-Regan and Marcia A Tierney Ralph Carpinella GENERAL OPERATING
Joseph and Rosanne Carlson Todd Pentino Judith and James McElhone Dr. Kevin Regan Gloria Coviello SUPPORT
Carl and Carolyn Cicchetti Luis and Janie Perez Patricia McKinley Carol Olsen In Honor of Victor Torchia and Thomas and Kathleen CT Humanities Department
Bart and Maria Cutrali Todd Pinter Kevin McNamara and Beatriz and Eric Olson Ben Ortiz Flannery of Economic & Community
Tambra Dillon Donald Piombo and Craig Nowak Robert F. Orintas Nanette Buziak James and Margaret Foley Development
James and Margaret Foley Lynnette Letsky-Piombo Pollyann Merriman Arthur and Maria Paulone Patrick and Gina Griffin Leever Foundation
Michael and Jane Gallagher Janice Post Diana Moran Geraldine and John Pelegano Julie and Kristaps Keggi
James and Sally Kernan
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FRIENDSGIVING - November 14, 2019
CAPITAL LEADERS
Anonymous (2)
Fred† and Janette Staloff *
Katy Stein
Janice Brunetti
Budwitz & Meyerjack, P.C.
Roger and Dawn Ames * Sabin C. and Beverly Streeter Gary Camozzi
CAMPAIGN Victor and Susan Atkins
Peter Baker *
Jill and Jim Strub
Dr. Christine Sullivan and Charles Senich
Diane Cannata
Richard Caporaso
(as of Feb. 1, 2021)
Robert and Martha Bernstein * Robert E. Sweeney, Jr. Mark and Constance Carrington
VISIONARIES Kathy Bower and Rick Richardson * Peter and Fran Tatalias * Frank and Carla Cesare
American Savings Foundation Sara and Jeff Buell * Jessica and Brian Tinsley * Kristen M. Cherubino-Colombo
Jack and Pam Baker * Bushka Lumber & Millwork Co. Cyndi Tolosa and Alex Dubois * Tammy Christel
Estate of Nancy H. Camp ‡ Rich and Nancy Bushka J. David Veselsky and Ken Elias * Cathy Clark and Colleen Moneypenny
Constance and David Cheever Carmody Torrance Sandak & Fraser and Lynn Ward * Cat Clark
State of Connecticut Dept. of Economic Hennessey LLP A. J. and Jodi Wasserstein Krista Clark
and Community Development Mr. and Mrs. Robert Caulfield Shawn and Vicki Whisenhant * Michael and Maureen Conard
Judy Godburn Secor Norbert R. and Thyrza† U. Christel Thyrza S. Whittemore * Carla Corcoran
Harold Webster Smith Foundation Carl R. and Carolyn F. Cicchetti * Rob Sean Wilson and Mari Hoashi-Wilson Tom and Karen Cordero
Ion Bank Foundation Joseph T. and Paula Connolly * Tom Yost and Mary Daniel * Vanessa and Sean Canning
MacDermid Alpha Jeff and Betsey Cooley * Dr. Peter and Sharon Zilahy * Chris and Lynn Curless
Frank J. and Sandy Monteiro Crosby High School Class of 1964 John and Lisa Zinno Nancy Daddona
Barbara C. Munger William C. Crutcher Augusto and Maria de Asis
Estate of Barbara W. Secor ‡ Nunzio De Fillipis and AMBASSADORS Joyce S. DeCesare
Silver Mountain Foundation for the Arts Daisy Cocco De Fillipis * Anonymous Tambra Dillon
Cathy and Jim Smith William and Allyn DeMaida * Davis Anderson Michael and Joan Dooling
Leavenworth P. Sperry, Jr. Eagle Environmental Justine U. Arnold † Neil and Cheryl Dubois
C. Hiram Upson * Emily Littman Eisen * Astro Electric, Inc. Peggy Eckert
David, Helen and Marian Woodward Fund Pat and Bernie† Evans * Christopher J. Berman Richard and Susan Einhorn
Blanche, Bill, and Marissa Feero * Cara and Ken Blazier Peter Ely
TRAILBLAZERS Michael A. Feinberg and Kenneth Q. and Tefra H. Bushka Donald and Diann Ensero
Elias and Annette Aburdene Ann Merriam Feinberg Pamela Chase Carley William and Gloria Faraci
Nancy and Joel Becker * Robert and Susan Finkenzeller Dierdre Carmody-Millones and Alfred Forino and Eric Baptista
Lauren and Mark Booth Jim and Peg Foley * Peter Millones Robert Fox
Community Development Block Grant, Deborah C. Foord * Arthur and Linda Carter Merrill and David French
City of Waterbury John W. Ford * Fehmida Chipty and Najmuddin Patwa John Panasci
Connecticut Community Foundation Ellen S. Fox * Thomas and Joanne Ciriello Christine Parsons
Dr. Phyllis Connors Ron Garfunkel and Sande Breakstone * Christina Clifford Lucille Parsons
Drew International Richard and Paula Getnick Stephanie J. Coakley Todd Pentino
Elisha Leavenworth Foundation Michele du Pont Goss Stephen and Jan Doughty David and Brenda Petitti
Valerie Friedman and Frank Adams * Porter J. Goss Mrs. Wayne G. Douglas † Lucy Pierpont and Lisa Leonard
Hubbard-Hall Inc. Martha M. Green and Alan F. Cohen * Seth and Glenda Duke Marion Pollack
Kris and Mike Jacobi Stephanie and Ray Harris * Alexander Ewing and Wynn Senning Edward Rado
Estate of Angela LaMoy ‡ Brian and Susan Henebry * Robert M. Fenn II Kathryn F. Rahn
Jack Senich and Sandra Vigliotti Senich * Benjamin and Ali Hildebrand Howard Fielding and Barbara Hampton Dolores Riollano
Mrs. Richard Ulbrich Jaci Carroll Staffing Deborah Fuller Susan Rohrmeier
Shirley Ferguson Jenks Kristine Gorman Terese M. Roland MEMBERS-ONLY EVENTS - Throughout 2020
Michael E. and Sally Q. Karnasiewicz * Deborah Hall Carl and Sandy Rosa
PIONEERS
Kathryn and John Kehoe * Sandra Hall Dr. Stephen Rubenstein and June Gaston
Anonymous
Margaret Kennerly Norman and Trudie Hamilton Nicholas Ryan
Chad and Nicole Albano
Mary Eliza Kimball John M. and Dorothy Keggi Ed and Nancy Schuler
BantamWesson
The Kukiel Family * Molly Kellogg David Sharpe and Fayal Greene
Muffy Barhydt
L. F. Powers Co., Inc. Joe and Nancy Kinsella Drusilla Sheldon
Timothy and Kirsten Bergstrom *
Paul J. Largay and Reenie Parker * Olle and Andrea Larsson StayWell Health Care
Chris Brooks and Deborah Lockhart
Ranji Latchmansingh * Dr. and Mrs. Joseph Macary Mark and Jean Stender
Robert Burns and Gary Schiro *
Gerald E. Lederman and Don Mroz and Susan Lapine Sabina E. Streeter
Mary and Steven Chiappalone *
Stephanie Brody-Lederman * Katie Mussman Elaine M. Strobel
Bart and Maria Cutrali *
Richard E. Loyer * John B. and Nancy Newton Dorothy G. Thurston
DNR Laboratories
Fred and Jeanne Luedke * Roy O’Neil Marcia A Tierney
Jason and Jessica Gagnon
Robert and Jennine Lupo * Garril Page Toddy Turrentine
Charles Henry and Lynn Franklin-Henry *
Jeff and Liz Lynch and Family * Janice S. Post Edwin Undercuffler
Debra Hinck and Vincent DeLuise *
Kate and Mark MacKinney * Corey and Danielle Shaker Rita Vailonis
Bradley and Kathy Hoffman -
Bradford Mahler - Mahler Legal LLC * James and Susan Shehan Steve Vass and Bettejane Wesson
Hoffman BMW of Waterbury
Keith S. and Jane Mahler * Randolph† and Virginia Smith Faith K. Warner
Mauria and Greg Jacobi
Evelyn Marshak * Alinda and Bevan Stanley Burke Wasserman
Dr. Peter and Kristen Jacoby
Rosemary Monagan * Sandra Starbuck Monroe and Beverly Webster
James and Margaret Lawlor
Patricia Moran Drs. Stephen A. Stein and Emily A. Fine Felicia Whitney
Raymond J. Learsy
James and Deborah Mulhall * Nicholas Streeter Julia Whitney
Edward C. Long, CFA
Naugatuck Valley Gastroenterology Leonore Templeton Jeffrey and Joan Wilson
Marcia and Charley Monagan *
Consultants, LLC * Donald Thompson Michele Zommer
Naugatuck Valley Regional
Neuberger Berman Tile America Karen Zukowski
Development Corporation *
Dr. James C. and Miriam C. Niederman Upholstery by Ron/Fredricks
Benjamin Ortiz and Victor P. Torchia, Jr. *
Selim, Linda and Bridget Noujaim * † deceased
Philip and Judith Rowley *
Thomas G. and Elizabeth† Parisot SUPPORTERS ‡ bequest
Secor, Cassidy & McPartland, P.C.
Franklin O. and Arthur W. Perdue Robert Adler and Anne-Marie Nolin * Grand Club
Andrew Skipp and Jill Stevenson
Foundation, Inc. Salvatore and Maria-Christina Agati
Julia C. and James D. Streit While we make every effort to include
Dr. W. Scott and Jean Peterson * Raymond and Penny Albini
Frederic Thaler and Kathleen Mooney * every name, omissions are unfortunately
Thomas and Laurie Porzio Joan Anthony
Voya Financial * inevitable. Please let us know if your
Sarah Shinn Pratt Joan Baldwin
Watertown Foundation name was omitted.
Michael and Dianna Regan Philip V. and Barbara Benevento
Robert and Susanne Wesson
James and JoAnn Robertson * Fay K. Billings
Obadiah Wilford
Janice and Anthony Shambor * Jennifer Bishop
Joseph P. and Jennifer Yamin *
Ms. Ellen Sheehan * Carter and Sarah Booth
Eugene and Christine Shugrue * David and Betty Bozzuto
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VIRTUAL PROGRAMS
EDUCATION UPDATE
Last spring presented the challenge of pivoting education and public programming to virtual
platforms. This process opened a window of opportunity that resulted in inventive new
programming and allowed us to welcome virtual participants to a variety of programs which
kept us in touch with visitors, both near and far, during quarantine. The entire staff came
together to ensure that existing programs continued remotely and to help visitors experience
the museum from home through The MATT @ Home. Each week families and individuals
were presented a themed collection of blog posts, lesson plans, activities, and links to other
resources. Tashae Smith, the Museum’s new Manager of Public Programs, has worked
diligently since starting in August to develop an array of creative and thought-provoking
public programs through experimentation and community outreach. She looks forward
to creating new art and history programs for children and adults and working with more
community members and partners to create new public programs for visitors.
With the help of Val Rodgers, Lead Museum Educator, we were able to maintain our
relationship with elementary schools and provide completely virtual field trips to all 3rd,
4th, and 5th graders in Waterbury Public Schools through an online storytelling platform
that transitioned the Museum’s collection to an accessible digital format. Our education
programs continue to expand with the development of STEAM curriculum, art and poetry
projects with high schoolers, and a virtual program for middle schoolers at Wallace Middle
Rachel Lima School piloting in September 2021. We look forward to when field trips can visit the
Director of Education newly renovated space while also continuing to expand our reach through ongoing virtual/
hybrid programming. We are especially grateful to our volunteers, interns, and visitors for
continuing to lead and engage with us over the past year.
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