The Human Condition: The Stephen and Pamela Hootkin Collection Sept. 2014 | Page 13

very beginning of the project. Museum directors are

assistance from our very capable Preparators Steve

notorious for their impatience with details, and yet

Johanowicz and Kate Wanberg. The museum’s

we all recognize that details are the key ingredients

Chief Registrar Ann Sinfield, aided by Andrea Selbig,

of a project such as this. Christy’s thoughtfulness and

deftly organized and oversaw the complex packing

meticulous attention to all aspects of the exhibition and

and shipping arrangements required to safely

catalogue made her an outstanding curatorial associate.

transport the 119 fragile objects included in the
exhibition from New York to Madison and back again.

We are extremely grateful for the scholarly contributions
of writer, gallerist, and trailblazer in the field of

Thanks to Paul Sacaridiz, Professor of Ceramics in

ceramic arts Garth Clark for his excellent catalogue

the Art Department on campus for his assistance

essay. Asked for 3,000 words he gave us 14,000,
generously sharing his fascinating insights into the
works of individual artists included in the exhibition and
contextualizing them in the contemporary art world.
Thank you and kudos to Brad Nellis and his staff at
Distillery Marketing and Design for their creative design
acumen and to Gavin Ashworth of Gavin Ashworth
Photography who expertly photographed the many objects
pictured in this catalogue. In house, Editor Kirstin Pires and
Communications Specialist Jeff Weyer were instrumental in
shaping and overseeing the development of the catalogue.

with educational programming and to Anne
Lambert, the museum’s Curator of Education
who organized all of the educational and
public programs related to the exhibition.
Although it is impossible to quantify such things as
reviewing contracts, laying out and printing labels,
organizing receptions, tracking expenses and paying
bills, etc., these are still essential tasks. Thank you
to Exhibitions Coordinator Mary Ann Fitzgerald,
Development Specialist Amy Guthier, Assistant Director
for Administration Brian Thompson, Assistant to the
Director Nancy Mustapich, Accountant Shantha

The beautiful design of this extensive exhibition, which

Chandrakanthan, and Receptionist Melinda Gleason

occupied not only all of the museum’s temporary

for contributing to the success of this project.

exhibition spaces but also distributed various works
throughout a number of the permanent collection
galleries, was executed by the Chazen’s expert Exhibition
Designer and Chief Preparator Jerl Richmond with

To all of these, and to the artists who produced
this inspirational work, but especially to
Stephen and Pamela Hootkin, thank you for
making this wonderful project possible.

Artists' birthday messages to Stephen Hootkin.

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