Nancy Hamon, Benefactor of the Arts, Dies at 92

Nancy Blackburn Hamon, civic leader and benefactor of the arts, passed away this weekend at the age of 92. Although we did not get to meet Ms. Hamon in person, she certainly touched our lives. The echo of her life can be felt at the Dallas Museum of Art and the Jake and Nancy Hamon Arts Library at Southern Methodist University, two wonderful places we have spent a lot of time. Thank you Mrs. Hamon for all you have done for Dallas.

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Museum of Fine Arts, Houston Director Peter C. Marzio Dies at 67

Last Thursday, Peter C. Marzio, director of the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) for almost 30 years, died at age 67. Mr. Marzio elevated the MFAH to major-museum status. He will be greatly missed.

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Oklahoma City Museum of Art Announces the Passing of Former Executive Director Carolyn Hill

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing Carolyn Hill, retired executive director of Oklahoma City Museum of Art, who died in Oklahoma City on May 12, 2010 following an extended illness. She was 72. Carolyn will forever be remembered for her lifelong love, passion, and achievements in the arts and for leaving behind her indelible mark on the fabric our community.

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Dr. Edmund P. Pillsbury Remembered by Heritage Auction Galleries

We learned this morning of the passing of Dr. Edmund P. (“Ted”) Pillsbury at the age of 66 from an apparent heart attack yesterday afternoon after returning from lunch with a consignor. All of us here at Heritage Auction Galleries wish to express our deepest sympathy to his wife, children, coworkers and all others who knew and loved him.

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Veronica De Anda Tosten Memorial at 500X Gallery

A memorial for Veronica will be at 500X Gallery this Saturday, February 13, from 2-5 p.m. A slide show celebrating Veronica’s life and art will be playing during the memorial. A eulogy written by Veronica will be read at the midpoint of the memorial. Veronica’s husband, Erik, would like donations be made to EASL in lieu of flowers.

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Thomas Hoving, Former Director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Dies at 78

Dallas Art News is saddened by the passing of Thomas Hoving, former director of the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York. Mr. Hoving was 78.

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Laura Moore Fine Art Studio — A working artist's studio and gallery. Check this one out in McKinney, Texas.
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