The Chrysler Museum was pleased to host Eggleston, a local non-profit providing services to persons with disabilities for a special reception featuring art made by Eggleston associates. Coordinated by Jonathan Markham, Manager of Curriculum and Gallery Programs and the Education Department, the project has included a variety of trips to Eggleston’s Day support program in Norfolk. At Eggleston, Chrysler staff interacted and educated associates, but the relationship also included trips to the Chrysler studio where each artist from Eggleston created a work of art based on the Louise Nevelson piece called “Dawn’s Presence”. The display will be in the Gifford room for several weeks for all to enjoy. On hand to speak were Eggleston CEO Paul Atkinson and Museum Deputy Director Susan Leidy. All 12 participating artists were given a year’s membership for their families as a gift.
The 2017 S. Delois Mayes Scholarship Foundation Community Leadership Award will be presented to Trevor Lucas. Besides his duties as part of Eggleston maintenance staff, Trevor also hosts the VAdio Show, a show designed to educate, motivate and uplift the Hampton Roads community and beyond by addressing the most pressing challenges in our community. Mr. Lucas is also the co-founder of “Who’s on Duty,” an organization that works with concerned members of the community who desire to make a difference where they live. Mr. Lucas has dedicated his life to motivating others and demonstrating excellence and leadership throughout the region. He epitomizes the spirit of volunteerism and commitment to community service.Mr. Lucas will accept the Community Leadership Award during our Fourth Annual MLK, Jr. Day Benefit Brunch.