SPRING BENEFIT GARDEN PARTY
Guests meandered through terraced gardens sloping towards the Tappan Zee while jazz melodies floated on the breeze. Delectable brunch bites were savored, and curated cocktails were sipped. Delight was had in exuberant florals, and the live art-workings of on site plein air painters was enjoyed.
Sunday, June 2, 11:30-2:00 PM
Sunday, June 2, 11:30-2:00 PM
Edward Hopper, Pretty Penny, 1939, oil on canvas, Smith College Museum of Art, Gift of Charles MacArthur (Helen Hayes L.H.D., class of 1949), 1965.4)
photo by Jillian Nelson
HONORING
ROBIN LAWSON SCHEUER
“I follow my instincts and give it a whirl.” This is what Robin Scheuer does in her endeavors from art to business, with energy, passion, and generosity that may be matchless in Nyack. An Alabama native, Robin moved to New York after college to pursue acting, and met her husband John. In 1997, the couple moved to Nyack and raised Sarah and Buster. While serving as director of sales and marketing in the music industry and for the John Malino Band, Robin was a dynamic leader on the Board of the Edward Hopper House (2016-2022) helping the museum advance by connecting people and ideas. Today, Robin is a business neighbor at 90 North Broadway, a restored 1859 residence in Nyack. With Perry Lawson Fine Art, she is furthering her vision of the block as a community space filled with art. Here, Southern hospitality, creativity, and collaboration among artists, friends, organizations spill forth just as Robin extols in life.
“I follow my instincts and give it a whirl.” This is what Robin Scheuer does in her endeavors from art to business, with energy, passion, and generosity that may be matchless in Nyack. An Alabama native, Robin moved to New York after college to pursue acting, and met her husband John. In 1997, the couple moved to Nyack and raised Sarah and Buster. While serving as director of sales and marketing in the music industry and for the John Malino Band, Robin was a dynamic leader on the Board of the Edward Hopper House (2016-2022) helping the museum advance by connecting people and ideas. Today, Robin is a business neighbor at 90 North Broadway, a restored 1859 residence in Nyack. With Perry Lawson Fine Art, she is furthering her vision of the block as a community space filled with art. Here, Southern hospitality, creativity, and collaboration among artists, friends, organizations spill forth just as Robin extols in life.
SILENT AUCTION
Original artworks using a paint palette modeled from Hopper's own palette were created by Artists as the highlight of our Spring Benefit Silent Auction.
photo CCB
In 2024, Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center is partnering with the Winterthur / University of Delaware Program in Art Conservation and graduate student Emily Landry to investigate Edward Hopper's materials and techniques. This is being conducted through Landry’s instrumental analysis of the paint and other contents of two paint boxes and a palette that once belonged to Edward Hopper and span the length of his career; all three objects are in the collection of the Edward Hopper House Museum.
“Early” Palette (likely manufactured by F.W. Devoe), Wood and paint residue c. 1892-1900, 14 x 10 inches, Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center; Sanborn-Hopper Family Archive, Image by Dan Swindel
LIVE PAINTING
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Kristin Künc
Kristin is a premiere portrait painter whose work has been shown in numerous shows and featured in many online publications including Women Painting Women, Artists Daily, Fine Art Connoisseur, and Craftsy. She graduated from the Pennsylvania Academy of the Fine Arts, and studied extensively at the Water Street Atelier. In addition to painting, she offers private lessons at the Historic Bowne House in Atlantic Highlands, NJ.
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Richard T. Scott
Richard T Scott (née 1980) lives in the Hudson Valley and is a man of many talents: a painter, published writer, teacher, TV show host, and coin designer for the U.S. Mint. Exhibiting across North America and Europe, his paintings are in museums on three continents. After an MFA at the New York Academy of Art, Richard worked for Jeff Koons and apprenticed to Odd Nerdrum in Norway and Paris.
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LIVE JAZZ
Hal Keshner Jazz Trio
Hal Keshner (Keyboard, Vocal, Kazoo) performed with his longtime trio including Bruce Schaffel (Reeds) and Paul Speziale (Guitar), and featured vocalist Crystal Spivey. Hal has enchanted audiences as musical director for many community theater, pop and doo-wop shows, and online via his Facebook “Hal’s Piano Lounge”. His set features memorable swinging tunes with catchy lyrics. He is the new Artistic Coordinator for the Edward Hopper House Jazz in the Garden summer concert series.
Hal Keshner (Keyboard, Vocal, Kazoo) performed with his longtime trio including Bruce Schaffel (Reeds) and Paul Speziale (Guitar), and featured vocalist Crystal Spivey. Hal has enchanted audiences as musical director for many community theater, pop and doo-wop shows, and online via his Facebook “Hal’s Piano Lounge”. His set features memorable swinging tunes with catchy lyrics. He is the new Artistic Coordinator for the Edward Hopper House Jazz in the Garden summer concert series.
photo by Jillian Nelson
DELICIOUS BRUNCH FARE
Mimi's Plate
Mimi's Plate is Edward Hopper House's favorite purveyor of the freshest ingredients and most delectable fare. We are thrilled that Mimi again provided inspirational, organic and locally grown nibbles and bites for our guests' enjoyment!
Mimi's Plate is Edward Hopper House's favorite purveyor of the freshest ingredients and most delectable fare. We are thrilled that Mimi again provided inspirational, organic and locally grown nibbles and bites for our guests' enjoyment!
photo by Jillian Nelson
CRAFT BRUNCH COCKTAILS
John Henry Co.
DELIGHTFUL FLORAL DESIGN
Kris Burns, Festoon
photo by Jillian Nelson
BENEFIT COMMITTEE
Barbara Kram, Chair; Ellie Becker, Kathie Motes Bennewitz, Cynthia Branca, Mike Hays, Angela Langston, Chris Patsos, Karon Shovers Goldsmith
WITH SPECIAL THANKS TO
Mr. & Mrs. Walter Arader for their hospitality and support of the Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center
Revel in knowing that you are supporting not only the legacy of America's iconic painter, Edward Hopper, but also the future of the Museum housed in his family home. Join us for this year’s Spring Benefit at another noteworthy historic private home in Nyack, Pretty Penny, itself the subject of a painting by Edward Hopper.
photo by Jillian Nelson
photo by Jillian Nelson
Thank you to our generous sponsors
PRETTY PENNY LEVEL
GOLD DOLLAR LEVEL
Elizabeth Scheuer and Peter Joseph
SIlver Quarter LEVEL
Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center’s annual Spring Benefit supports, advances, and preserves the Edward Hopper House and our exploration of the legacy of this iconic artist and his Nyack years.
The health and well-being of our visitors, our community, and our team are important to us. Edward Hopper House Museum & Study Center is compliant with Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), New York State Department of Health (DOH) and local guidelines.
SUPPORT
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Edward Hopper House is supported in part with funds from the New York State Council on the Arts, a state agency.