FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DATE: April 29, 2013 Contact Natalie Mathis Director of Institutional Advancement (513) 352-5133 nmathis@taftmuseum.org www.taftmuseum.org
THIS SPRING AT THE TAFT MUSEUM OF ART CAFÉ A Garden Oasis in the Middle of Downtown Call for reservations: (513) 352-5140 Host your corporate or private event at the Taft. Café Garden Patio Seating Now Open Escape your busy workday and enjoy lunch in our relaxing garden oasis every Wednesday through Friday 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Every Saturday and Sunday, enjoy a leisurely lunch 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. Brunch is served every Sunday. Cocktails are always available. After-lunch on Wednesdays – Taft in 10 Every Wednesday at 1:15, run upstairs to the historic house for a quick and lively ten-minute conversation with a staff member or docent about one work of art in the galleries. You’ll be back to work in no time! FREE with Museum admission or Café/Shop purchase. No reservations taken. After-lunch Saturday tours of the exhibition After lunch on select Saturdays at 1:30, visit the special exhibition for a guided tour (free with Museum admission). May 18, 25 June 1, 8, 15, 22, 29 July 6, 13, 20, 27 August 3, 10, 17, 24 After-lunch Sunday tours of the permanent collection Every Sunday after lunch at 1:30, visit the permanent collection for a guided tour. Admission and tours are free on Sundays. Convenient, secure, free parking is available under the Museum. Reservations recommended: (513) 352-5140 Treat Mom to an Elegant Mother’s Day Brunch in the Garden at the Taft Museum of Art Sunday, May 12, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. It’s the perfect Mother’s Day package. Treat Mom to a delicious brunch prepared by Executive Chef Luke Radkey and a beverage from the Champaign and cocktail menu under the tent in the Museum’s garden. After brunch, visit master works by such great painters as Rembrandt, Turner, Whistler, and Hals in the Taft Museum’s historic house. Finish your perfect day in the Museum Shop, where you’ll find exquisite gifts for Mom and a membership that she’ll enjoy all year. This and every Sunday at 1:30 p.m., take a free guided tour of the permanent collection and historic house. Mother’s Day Brunch price includes brunch, admission to the museum, and gratuity. The regular café menu will not be available. $25 Adults (excludes beverages) $10 Children 4-12 FREE Children 3 and under Reservations required: (513) 352-5140 Taft Museum of Art Reveals New Café Menu May 15 Come prior to May 15 for the reveal of the new exhibition-inspired menu. Did you know that the Taft’s lunch, brunch, and cocktail menus change with each exhibition? Come taste what the Taft’s Executive Chef Luke Radkey creates to complement the Taft’s two upcoming daguerreotype shows! The new menu will be revealed Wednesday, May 15. SPRING MENU: 1940s American-inspired fare to complement our shows of the first form of photography. April 19-July 21: Local Exposures: Daguerreotypes from Cincinnati Collections May 17-August 25: Photographic Wonders: American Daguerreotypes from The Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art Coming up this Summer: Taft on Tap Saturday, July 27, 3-6 p.m. Art meets beer during this tasting held under the tent in the garden. Enjoy six local handcrafted beers from Rivertown Brewery, Triple Digit Brew Company, and Blank Slate. Brew Masters will also be on hand to discuss their craft. Savor light fare inspired by the beer selection from Executive Chef Luke Radkey, live music from Meeting Mars, and admission to the Museum. $35 by July 22. $40 at the door Limited availability. Reservations: (513) 352-5134 or www.taftmuseum.org
The Taft Museum of Art is at 316 Pike St., in downtown Cincinnati. The Museum is open Wednesday through Friday, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. and Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Admission is $10 for adults, $8 for seniors, students, and teachers, $4 for youth 12-17, and free for children under 12. The Museum is free to all on Sundays. Call 513-241-0343 or visit the website at www.taftmuseum.org for additional information. ###### The Taft Museum of Art is supported in part by the generosity of individuals and businesses that give annually to ArtsWave. The Ohio Arts Council helps fund the Museum with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence, and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans. The Taft Museum of Art is accredited by the American Alliance of Museums and is affiliated with the Association of Midwest Museums and the Ohio Museums Association. Mission Statement The Taft Museum of Art welcomes people of every background to experience a world-renowned collection in a beautiful historic house. Through its intimate presentation of the Tafts' treasures and its engaging exhibitions, programs, and activities, the Museum creates enjoyment and learning opportunities for all. Diversity Statement The Taft Museum of Art respects the dignity of all people and values what each member of our team brings to the organization. Accordingly, the Museum is committed to building an inclusive environment that welcomes and values diversity. This includes our staff, board of directors, volunteers and visitors. As an organization we recognize the importance of attracting and retaining talented people of different backgrounds. We understand how a diverse work team of staff, board of directors and volunteers benefits our organization by enabling us to draw upon a richness of resources. We want all our team members to feel appreciated for their uniqueness, so we work to foster an environment that provides everyone equal access to information and opportunities. This ensures that each person learns, grows, excels and maximizes his or her personal contributions. The Museum will thus be able to tap into a greater wealth of knowledge, perspectives, and experiences to develop and deliver programs and services to an increasingly diverse audience.