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GIVING OPPORTUNITIES |
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Periodically, special projects and timely opportunities arise. Two such occasions are presently at hand: The Cole Challenge The Cole Challenge: Goal in Sight! In the spring of 2006, Dr. Waverly Cole issued a challenge to the supporters of the LCVA: if they could provide $165,000, then he would contribute $125,000 for a total of $290,000 to create an endowed, permanent, and full-time position for collections management. The LCVA is proud to announce that the challenge is close to its goal. The LCVA is just $30,000 shy. This position will be responsible for the management, care, conservation, and stewardship of the works of art held by Longwood University. Income from the newendowment (managed by Longwood University Foundation, Inc.) will provide half of the full-time salary. The other half will come from Longwood University, which will also be responsible for benefits and annual salary increases as stipulated by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
Currently, there are more than 2000 works in the LCVA’s permanent collection valued at over $2 million. In recent years, the LCVA has been fortunate to receive stunning collections from art collectors Jackson L. Blanton and William and Ann Oppenhimer. Janet Lundy presently serves as the LCVA’s part-time collections manager. If you would like to make a contribution to this fund please contact Courtney Hodges, Director of Foundation and Corporate Relations, 434-395-2823. During the reconstruction of Ruffner Hall, many Longwood friends and alumni were anxious to know one thing—“Will Joan of Arc be back in the Rotunda?” After a resounding “Yes,” there was often an audible sigh of relief. During Ruffner's rededication, heartfelt emotions were warmly expressed. “It was like I was coming home. I walked through the door and my heart skipped a beat. Tears welled up in my eyes. I saw Joanie on the Stonie. I was so happy, so proud, and so utterly overwhelmed. I touched her foot and so many memories rushed back to mind.” These words and others like them have echoed throughout the Rotunda since the building’s rededication on April 23, 2005. 
Henri Chapu’s Joan of Arc (Joanie on the Stonie) appeared on the Longwood campus in 1914; Anna Hyatt Huntington’s Joan of Arc (Joanie on the Pony) came in 1927. Since then, these sculptures have symbolized Longwood’s indomitable spirit and its dedication to making the world a better place in which to live, learn, and grow. These images are imbedded in the minds of thousands of alumni and friends. However, ninety years of display takes a toll, and both sculptures have required significant restoration. As Longwood alumni and friends, you know what these sculptures mean to you. You can help ensure that the works will inspire future generations of Longwood graduates by contributing to the Joan of Arc Conservation Fund. The earnings from this fund will make possible the periodic cleaning and care of these sculptures, keeing them in top condition. To make your contribution to the Joan of Arc Conservation Fund, send checks made to the Longwood University Foundation, Inc. with Joan of Arc Conservation Fund in the note section and send to: Office of University Advancement |
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“This gift really demonstrates not only Waverly’s generosity, but his understanding of how museums work,” noted LCVA Board Chairman Heyn Kjerulf. “The classic story of museums is that they receive really terrific art but do not receive the resources needed to study and maintain that art. Waverly’s gift assures that the magnificence of the LCVA’s collections will be matched only by its first-rate stewardship of those collections.”