The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

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Here's what you should know about the museum opening in fall 2019.

Oct 23, 2018, 12:19pm EDT

7 questions with the director of St. Pete's new Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

St. Petersburg's newest and largest museum is preparing for its grand opening in 2019.

The five-story, 137,000-square-foot Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement is expected to enhance downtown St. Pete's reputation as a museum mecca and art destination.

The cost to build the museum and a parking garage is $90 million.

Once completed, the museum is projected to generate more than 18,000 hotel room nights and draw up to 175,000 visitors annually.

In an interview with the museum's executive director Tom Magoulis, he examines the state of the museum industry and shares what's ahead for the museum.

Following the topping off of the building that took place recently, what are the next steps for the museum to take as it prepares for opening in 2019?

Magoulis: There is still much work to be done. The building, of course, continues to take shape. In the very competent hands of Gilbane Construction and Alfonso Architects the museum is on schedule for completion with a grand opening in the fall of 2019. Behind the scenes Rudy Ciccarello, MAACM president, has been working to organize and design the galleries, plan for special exhibitions, publish new catalogs on the collection, create logistics for the move into the building, recruit staff, and a million other details, including new acquisitions.

Have you formed any philanthropic partnerships with local businesses to help fund the museum?

The short answer is 'no', not yet. We recently made a presentation to St. Petersburg’s Chamber of Commerce and in the next several months plan on organizing a number of 'get to know us' events inviting corporate, business and civic leaders to attend. We feel we have an amazing story to tell and believe that philanthropy and support of the arts is good for business and the community.

How many employees do you plan on hiring for the museum?

We expect to hire 40 to 50 full and part-time employees to include senior management positions needed to operate the museum. We’ll be looking for professionals in curatorial, development, marketing and PR, visitor services, membership, security, retail and hospitality staff along with volunteers and docents.

I saw plans also include an upscale destination restaurant, museum café, retail store, and event spaces for weddings, corporate events and private parties. Have you selected any vendors yet?

We haven’t began search yet. We know for the upscale restaurant, it's going to be furnished beautifully and have a number of important antiques and artwork. We’re looking at trying to find a chef to develop the menu.

What do you think guests will find surprising/refreshing about the museum?

We believe museum visitors will at first be impressed with its architecture both inside and out. Upon entering the grand atrium the guest immediately will feel a sense of openness and light that floods the area from skylights five stories above while facing a nearly 80-foot historic tile mural. Once a tour of the galleries begins, however, visitors will be treated to many rare and one of a kind works of art created during the American Arts and Crafts movement. Each floor has been painstakingly laid out and tells a story meant to inform, educate and entertain.

In the museum industry today, what do you see as the biggest challenges? Any challenges locally?

I think funding remains the biggest challenge for non-profit art museums. That is why we must develop as part of our 'get to know us' events, donor and community support. In addition we must make our case to our corporate neighbors as well as our city, county and state representatives that the arts are not only good for the economy, they are great for it, as evidenced by the record tourism and museum attendance numbers. The arts are a solid investment.

What are the opportunities in the industry today?

The opportunity to engage large audiences through the use of social media, the ability for art lovers to see entire collections on-line, and creative innovations through the use of technology not available several years ago all provide us with new ways to grow the visitation and membership.

Read more about the business impact of Tampa and St. Petersburg's arts & culture industry in the Tampa Bay Business Journal's "economic development issue" print edition Oct. 26.

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Update: The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

INTERVIEW

At the recent Arts & Crafts conference at the Grove Park Inn in Asheville, North Carolina, CEO Lucy Toomey had a chance to catch up with Rudy Ciccarello, founder of the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement and the Two Red Roses Foundation. Read the interview below and enjoy some sneak-peek images of the museum.

Lucy Toomey: Rudy, there’s so much excitement and interest around the Two Red Roses Foundation’s collection and the new Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement. Can you give me an update?

Rudy Ciccarello: Thanks, Lucy. Of course. First, I believe we were fortunate to find the perfect location for the museum. St. Petersburg, Florida is a thriving, vibrant, and diverse city. It has gained a reputation as a truly national and international arts destination and the museum is located in the heart of the downtown arts district.

LT: The architecture looks incredible. What can you tell me about the design?

RC: I worked closely with Alberto Alfonso (of Alfonso Architects in Tampa, Florida) on the design for nearly four years. Our goal and challenge was to find a balance between the art and the architecture. I believe the final result is a seamless combination of both: contemporary yet mindful of tradition. There are unique architectural features evoking the American Arts and Crafts movement throughout — from the spiral, Mackintosh-inspired, rose staircase to the multi-colored, Frank Lloyd Wright-influenced, stained-glass skylight windows to the white, stone-clad, pottery-like ovoids on the building’s exterior. And, in keeping with the Arts and Crafts philosophy, there are natural materials used throughout including more than 60,000 square feet of quarter-sawn American white oak and natural stone.

LT: That’s very impressive. Can you tell me more about the interior of the museum?

RC: The museum is five stories and 137,000 square feet. Visitors will pass through a charming park-like green area with period Batchelder and Grueby tile fountains and enter the museum’s first-floor grand atrium. Along with the skylight and spiral staircase, museum guests and visitors are greeted by a welcome center, café, museum store, and destination restaurant.

The second, third, fourth, and fifth floors contain more than 40,000 square feet of permanent gallery space that will hold the permanent Two Red Roses Foundation collection and 9,000 feet of temporary exhibition space. In addition, there is a library with period furniture and accessories, an auditorium, graphic studio, children’s gallery, and large event space.

LT: Now the big question everyone is asking: when will the museum be open to the public? I’m looking forward to seeing the finished product!

RC: I can tell you that construction is on schedule and we are planning to open in the fall of 2019 and hope that everyone will plan on visiting. Stay tuned.

PUBLICATIONS

The Two Red Roses Foundation has recently released two new books, both with stunning images from its collection:

Beauty in Common Things: American Arts and Crafts Pottery by Martin Eidelberg, Jonathan Clancy, and Kevin Tucker

Lenses Embracing the Beautiful: Pictorial Photographs by Christian Peterson

The Arts and Crafts movement in America was marked by the spirit of reform and the belief that traditional craftsmanship could ennoble a society overcome by rampant industrialization. Simplicity in style and honesty in construction had the power to transform a utilitarian object into a beautiful one, enhancing the lives of both maker and user. It is the mission of the Two Red Roses Foundation (TRRF) to promote understanding of the American Arts and Crafts movement through the collection, co­­­nservation, exhibition, and interpretation of the decorative and fine arts. Currently under construction in St. Petersburg, Florida, the future Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM) will house more than 2,000 objects made between 1900 and 1930, displaying rare and often unique works by leading craftspeople and artists of the early 20th century.

In addition to the newly published books, Two Red Roses Foundation has previously published the four titles below:

Arts and Crafts Metalwork showcases the work of eleven designers and craftsmen from the period, including Gustav Stickley, Karl Kipp, Dirk van Erp, and the Roycrofters. Hundreds of color photographs feature more than 200 metal objects, while archival images of design sketches and magazine advertisements highlight the philosophy and working method behind these artisans and their creations.

Arts and Crafts Furniture features many of the most important furniture makers from the Arts and Crafts era, including Charles Rohlfs, Gustav Stickley’s Craftsman Workshops, Elbert Hubbard’s Roycrofters, the Byrdcliffe colony, the Stickley Brothers, and Greene & Greene. In addition to an examination of the design and fabrication of nearly 200 pieces, a special appendix is included that discusses the history and working practices of these furniture designers and craftsmen.

Arts and Crafts Tile presents sixteen tile makers represented in the collection, including Batchelder, Grueby, Marblehead, Newcomb, Paul Revere Pottery, Rookwood, and Van Briggle — each with a unique history within the shared atmosphere of the Arts and Crafts movement. The book thoroughly documents more than 150 objects, from individual 4 x 4–inch tiles to complete room installations.

Arts and Crafts Lighting examines 85 outstanding and innovative examples of electric light fixtures by some of the most well-known designers, architects, and firms from the early 20th century, including Elizabeth Eaton Burton, the Craftsman Workshops, Greene & Greene, and Louis H. Sullivan. More than 100 color plates display many objects in detail, often accompanied by design drawings, blueprints, and advertisements.

Visit the Two Red Roses website for the full catalog of available publications.

Books

SUPPORT

Consider supporting the efforts of the Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement by helping them build a comprehensive reference library that will be available to students, scholars, and others interested in researching subjects related to the period. Additional information on how to donate books, periodicals, catalogs, and more can be found here, along with their wish list for specific titles.

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Museum of American Arts & Crafts Movement

The Museum of American Arts and Crafts Movement is an extensive collection of furniture, pottery, tile, metalwork, lighting, photography and other decorative arts from the American Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The museum is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2019.

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Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

ST. PETERSBURG, FLORIDA | UNITED STATES

About the Museum

Rendering of The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement.

The Museum of American Arts and Crafts Movement is an extensive collection of furniture, pottery, tile, metalwork, lighting, photography and other decorative arts from the American Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries.

The museum is scheduled to be completed by the summer of 2019.

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Museum Of The American Arts And Crafts Movement

Current Status
Under Construction

Location Class Floors
4th Ave N
& 3rd St N Museum 5
Units Completion Website
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Jul 12, 2017
Downtown St. Pete Development Update - Second Quarter 2017
This quarter was packed full of groundbreakings!  After over a decade of planning, construction has finally commenced on the new St. Pete pier. Construction crews have started driving piles into Tampa Bay to support the over-water portion of the pier.  It will take 6 months to complete the pile driving process, however construction on the pier deck is scheduled to begin as early as October.

In other groundbreaking news, located on Fourth Avenue North between Third and Fourth streets, the Museum of the American Arts of Crafts Movement site was fenced off this quarter for site preparation.  The $70 million privately funded museum will occupy 137,000 square feet and stand 5 stories tall. The museum will include a 100-seat auditorium, a resource library, a children's education center, a 300-seat upscale restaurant, a cafe, retail store and event space. The expected opening date is May 2019.

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Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement

Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement (MAACM) is a 137,000-square-foot museum under development in St. Petersburg, Florida [1]. Designed by Alfonso Architects, the museum is scheduled to open in 2019, is a five story architectural achievement that features a grand atrium, skylights, a spiral staircase, more than 40,000 square feet of gallery space, a library, theater, graphic studio, and park.[1][2][3][4][5] The Two Red Roses Foundation, endowed by art collector, businessman and philanthropist Rodolfo (Rudy) Ciccarello is funding the Museum, which will display the Foundation's collection of fine and decorative arts of the Arts and Crafts Movement period.The building is reported to cost at least $90 million.[1]

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St. Petersburg’s Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement set to be complete in 2019

The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, 355 Fourth St. N, is expected to be complete by the summer of 2019. The rendering shows the exterior of the five-story, 137,100-square-foot building.

Published December 15 2017
Updated December 15 2017

ST. PETERSBURG — The Museum of the American Arts and Crafts Movement, under construction since 2015, is scheduled to be complete by the summer of 2019.

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