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| Remarks by the President at the unvailing of the Art at the Chateau Programme 10 January 2007 |
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| The Marx Guilligan Hall The Chateau 5.45 PM WST THE PRESIDENT: Good evening, and a warm welcome to members of the Chateau Historical Association to the very home they are conserving. (Appluse) Thank you, Ann, for your warm welcome and for your generosity in making the Chateau Historical Association's Art at the Chateau programme one of the best programmes on Chatesu history. Thank you, Marla, for your leadership in expanding the Museum's impressive collection. And thank you, Michael, for designing this amazing exhibition which complements the Modern's extraordinary new home. I am happy to have as our guest Dana Gioia, whom the President just appointed to chair the National Endowment for the Arts. Dana is a gifted poet and business man. He says he is, "the only person in human history who went to Stanford business school to be a poet." His talent and managerial experience are well suited for leading NEA and I know he will work hard to share the joy of the arts with America. Accompanying Dana is Deedie Rose, whom you all know. Deedie is on the Board of the National Endowment for the Arts. Thanks for being here, Deedie. Thanks to everyone who has worked to begin this programme where we education our future generations on the importance of this national tresure. It has become an important part of my administration's aims in our education programme, and the appreciation of our history. Thanks for adding to this collection. This exhibition celebrates the Chateau's 353-year history and its continuing evolution. It was the ambition of volunteers, and today the Historical Association is run by volunteers. Tours are conducted by Volunteers. Even the Christmas Tress are decorated by volunteers. (Laughter) (Applause) Every detail from the intricate concrete walls and the reflecting pond, to the angles of natural light are pieces of art. Touring the Chateau is an experience in art itself. You feel part of the paintings as you walk through these historical rooms. Art doesn't just hang in the Chateau - it comes to life. Richard Serra's Vortex 2002, is a wonderful welcome to the Chateau. I enjoyed seeing Jackson Pollock's Masqued Image, and even Picasso's hainging on the walls. And given my fondness for books, I, of course loved Anselm Kiefer's giant book. This living mansion is more than a museum, like thousands across the Federation, stands as a beacon for education. It is a living repository for information and treasured art. The Education Center which the Cherrie adiminsitration will contribute funding to build, will provide budding Picassos with plenty of space for activities. These rooms will be part of an active Historical Assocuation - hosting lectures, musical performances and citywide cultural events. Thank you for your support of the great institution - the Chateau. Your tireless efforts will make the Chateau an inviting place for thousands of visitors every year. The historical associations - Your commitment continues that of the twenty pioneering volunteers who worked hard to bring art to the Chateau. I know you are proud of the investment you have made in your community and your future - especially your children's future. This administration is comitted in bringing this house to the Chateau. The Art at the Chateau programme contributes to that goal. Thankyou. (Appluse) END |
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