2025 Spring Appeal | Mingei International Museum

Dear Friend,

Happy spring season from all of us at Mingei! We have exciting and diverse new exhibitions filling the galleries, created in partnership with artists, students, and the cultural communities represented in the shows. I hope you’ve had a chance to experience them or have a plan to visit soon.

I’m thrilled to report that Mingei is experiencing remarkable growth. Over 10,000 people engage with Mingei every month, visiting our Entry Level installation, Exhibitions Level shows, plus attending public programs, workshops, and school tours. We’ve seen an increase in demand for the Museum’s programs for all ages! Memberships and donations have helped us meet the needs of our community, and your support is more important than ever as museums and nonprofits face an uncertain funding landscape both locally and nationally.

While much is unsettled around us, here at Mingei, we remain focused on our mission and continue our work as an independent, community-supported organization, reflective of the region we serve. There are so many positive things happening at the Museum, and we are grateful that you are part of this dynamic community, one where we all believe art and creative expression are more critical than ever in our lives.

“We came because of the Museums For All program. Thank you. We are able to visit the museum even when times are really tough for us.” - Mingei Visitor

Please help us finish the 2025 fiscal year strong by making a gift to the Museum’s spring appeal. All gifts received by June 30, 2025 will help us close out the current financial year in a solid position as we plan for the year ahead.

On behalf of the staff, volunteers, and trustees at Mingei, thank you for the many ways you engage with and lift up this Museum.

Warmly,

Jessica Hanson York
Executive Director & CEO
jyork@mingei.org

Thank you for supporting the 2025 Spring Appeal!

Donors as of June 30, 2025

Anonymous

Holly and Michael Adams

Richard Baker

Elaine Baldwin in honor of Heather & Allison

Lori Baxter

Bob Benzel and Gerry Sullivan

David E. Boufford

Dr. Mary Ann Calcott

Maarten and Janet Chrispeels

Elizabeth Clarquist

Cheryll and Michael Cochrane

Sydney and Larry Cousins

Ann Rea Craig

Thomas Denewiler

Joann Driggers

William Egan

Jeane F. Erley

Dale and Matt Fisher

Steven Gibson

Steven and Margaret Goebel

Bill and Sharon Goldschneider

Beth Goodman

Brian Grapilon

Marti Gray

Dr. Emily Hanna and Mr. Anthony Bingham

Andrea Hanson and Chris Szwedo

Angela Harhausen

Janis Henricks

Carol F. Hinrichs

Judy Hollingshead

Scott and Carolyn Ingham in honor of Emily Hanna

Rochelle Jacobs

Catherine F. Jervey

Catherine Jones

Kristin Kelly

Michael and Patricia Kelly in honor of Lee Ann Truesdell

Ralph T. and June K. Kubo

Elizabeth Lancaster in memory of Eli Shefter

Gail A. Laughlin

Christiana Lawson

Claudia Lowenstein

Lauren Maeda

Allison Manch

Lisa Margolin

J. Allen and Emily McCutchan

Christine McFadden

Caitlin Mello

Elinor Merl and Mark Brodie

Deborah Moceri

Stephanie Mood

Marian Moses in memory of my husband Ed and Daughter Deb

Anne Neiger

Judith Nicolaidis

Caroline Nordquist in honor of the Advancement team!

Lisbet O'Neil

Lisa Michelle Porfirio

Kerianne Quick

Maya Ridinger

Rebeca Rivera

Patricia Rutledge

Paul Schatz and Juan Carlos Ruiz

Donna Seecof

Patt Seitas

Curt Sherman

Barbara Skidmore

Pavina Sparrow

Elisabeth Spiegelberg

Virginia Staples

Jeanette Stevens

Kathy L. Taylor

Drs. Mary Terlaak-Smith and David G. Smith, MD

Margaret Tyler

Joe and Molly Vazquez

Helen E. Wagner

Patricia L. Waller

Skyla Wallmann

Deborah Warriner

Arlene Watters

Jo Weiner

Peter Wendel

Winnie Willis

Gayle Wolken in honor of Karen Gammiere

Katherine Y. Wong

Vicki and Philip Yates