PAST EVENTS
THE 2009 KREEGER MUSEUM GALA
Soirée Suisse
Saturday, May 30, 2009
On Saturday, May 30, more than 180 Trustees, Patrons and friends gathered for the 2009 Kreeger Museum Gala. His Excellency the Ambassador of Switzerland and Mrs. Urs Ziswiler were Honorary Patrons of the evening. Honorary Chairs were Ineke and Peter Kreeger, Carol and David Ingall, Linda and Jay Freedman and Ingrid and Robert Davis.
Judy A. Greenberg, Director of The Kreeger Museum welcomed attendees to the event. "We are delighted to be able to gather this evening to celebrate the successful partnership between the Embassy of Switzerland and The Kreeger Museum, and to benefit the Museum's educational and public programming that would not be possible without the support of everyone here." Following her remarks, His Excellency the Ambassador of Switzerland discussed the year-long collaboration between the two organization, through lectures, tours of the Swiss Residence and an art workshop for children inspired by the work of Paul Klee, currently on view at the Embassy.
The evening program began with a cocktail reception, followed by dinner under the domes of the Great Hall, Salon and Monet Gallery. Before a lavish dessert buffet on The Kreeger Museum's Sculpture Terrace, guests were treated to a moving, musical interlude featuring renowned Swiss Tenor, Gilbert-Michel Rolle. Mr. Rolle delighted the audience with a selection of French melodies and American show tunes.
Image: Director Judy A. Greenberg, His Excellency the Ambassador of Switzerland, Trustee Carol Kreeger Ingall and Mrs. Urs Ziswiler at the 2009 gala.
THE 2008 KREEGER MUSEUM ARTIST AWARD
Ledelle Moe Wins the 2008 Kreeger Museum Artist Award and $20,000 Prize Underwritten by Chevy Chase Bank
The Director of The Kreeger Museum, Ms. Judy A. Greenberg, is proud to announce that Washington artist Ledelle Moe is the 2008 Kreeger Museum Artist Award winner. Moe was chosen from a group of three finalists, by a distinguished, five-person jury. In the spirit of David and Carmen Kreeger, The Kreeger Museum established The Kreeger Museum Artist Award in 2004 to recognize, biennially, a Washington area artist deserving of recognition by consistently demonstrating artistic excellence, exceptional creativity and whose life and work has significantly and positively influenced the Washington, DC arts community.
The Kreeger Museum would like to acknowledge the other nominated finalists, Dan Steinhilber and Yuriko Yamaguchi. Moe will receive a $20,000 prize, underwritten by Chevy Chase Bank, which will be presented at a reception and award presentation at The Kreeger Museum in October 2008. A selection of her work will be on view at the Museum from October 3 through November 29, 2008.
The 2008 Kreeger Museum Artist Award Jury:
Kendall Buster, Artist
Robert Lehrman, Collector
Stephen Bennett Phillips, Fine Arts Program Director, Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve
System
Jack Rasmussen, Director and Curator, American University Museum
Phyllis Rosenzweig, Curator Emerita, Hirshhorn Museum and Sculpture Garden, Smithsonian Institution
Image: Collapse, Ledelle Moe, 2000. Concrete and steel, 30 ‘L, 9’H, 12’H.
THE 2008 KREEGER MUSEUM OPEN HOUSE
Sunday, September 7, 11 am - 4 pm
 
The Kreeger Museum Open House is a celebration of the arts, filled with music, workshops and visual art for visitors of all ages. The 2008 Open House will feature performances by the Young Women’s Drumming Empowerment Project. Guests are invited to bring a picnic lunch to enjoy in the gardens. The Kreeger Museum would like to give special thanks to GEICO for sponsoring this event.
● Specialized gallery talks with Museum Docents
● Workshops and demonstrations by some of Washington’s most sought after teaching artists for visitors of all ages
● Drumming workshops with a master drummer for visitors of all ages
● StoryTime programs for ages 3-5
● Free raffle with prizes contributed by local merchants and a Kreeger Museum membership
● Free ice cream treats and bottled water
● Have your picture taken with the GEICO GECKO!
This is a FREE event for visitors of all ages.
THE 2007 KREEGER MUSEUM GALA
El Vol de L’Alosa
October 13, 2007
El Vol de L'Alosa (The Flight of the Lark), a book of Catalan poetry illustrated by Joan Miró and acquired by David and Carmen Kreeger in 1973, was the inspiration for the 2007 Kreeger Museum Gala. In celebration of David and Carmen Kreeger's friendship with Miró, more than 140 Trustees, Patrons and friends gathered for an evening filled with the tastes and sounds of Spain. The highlight of the evening was a series of flamenco dances, featuring members of The Martinez Flamenco Dance Company. Accompanied by music and song from famed Spanish Guitarist Paco De Málaga, the unforgettable performance gloriously united the senses in celebration of art and music - a celebration truly in spirit of The Kreeger Museum.
Director Judy A. Greenberg and the 2007 Gala Committee are most grateful for the honorary patronage of His Excellency the Ambassador of Spain and Mrs. Carlos Westendorp.
Image: H.E. the Ambassador of Spain, Amaya Westendorp and Jorge Sobredo.
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