Kathleen Richards comment-79682 2013-02-18T18:05:14Z 2013-02-18T18:05:14Z Hi Xeney, the wood structure was showing signs of wear and tear. Wood play structures tend to have a shorter life span than play structures made of metal and plastic. We were sad to see the structure go as well, but it was great to see children of all ages enjoy the new play structure over the weekend. The balance beam is still in Sherwood Forest, and we replaced the older handmade wooden chairs with new handmade wooden chairs. We’d love to love to send you some tickets so you and your children could come and check out the new play structure. Please email us at mail@fairytaletown.org if that is something you would be interested in. Kathleen Richards 2013-02-18T18:05:14Z Kathleen Richards comment-53965 2011-07-27T21:48:47Z 2011-07-27T21:48:47Z Hi DKS, thanks for asking! The baseball player sculptures by Lisa Reinertson were taken down a few years ago because they needed some conservation work, but they are now installed in front of the West Sacramento City Hall. The sculptures were created for outdoor display, so we don't plan on displaying them inside the Museum in the future. You can see another work by the artist on the first floor of the Museum. It's a clay sculpture called "Wolf Rider, Ophelia's Return." Kathleen Richards 2011-07-27T21:48:47Z Kathleen Richards comment-35854 2010-08-30T16:48:06Z 2010-08-30T16:48:06Z Every Third Sunday of the month, starting November 21st, will be "Pay What You Wish" Sunday, sponsored by Bank of America. Kathleen Richards 2010-08-30T16:48:06Z Kathleen Richards comment-22124 2010-02-13T01:15:03Z 2010-02-13T01:15:03Z Good question! We've raised $90 million of our $100 million minimum need. Roughly 72 percent of the $90 million is from individuals. You can learn more about the project and ways to get involved at newcrocker.org. Kathleen Richards 2010-02-13T01:15:03Z Kathleen Richards comment-14165 2009-09-21T23:11:44Z 2009-09-21T23:11:44Z Congrats!! Kathleen Richards 2009-09-21T23:11:44Z Kathleen Richards comment-3085 2009-02-04T22:24:26Z 2009-02-04T22:24:26Z I'm sorry Jonathan! Glad you added your comments. Museum Day is the perfect opportunity to check out a new museum that you may not have been to before. Kathleen Richards 2009-02-04T22:24:26Z Kathleen Richards comment-2831 2009-01-29T18:23:27Z 2009-01-29T18:23:27Z Thanks for the update! I've been waiting for this place to open! Kathleen Richards 2009-01-29T18:23:27Z Kathleen Richards comment-2305 2009-01-15T21:34:55Z 2009-01-15T21:34:55Z So interesting! I pass that theatre often and wondered what took place. I know the Pease Conservatory of Music occupies the space above the theatre. Do they do performances in the theatre as well? Kathleen Richards 2009-01-15T21:34:55Z Kathleen Richards comment-2199 2009-01-13T20:35:16Z 2009-01-13T20:35:16Z Good question, Colleen! The Crocker-Kingsley juror changes each time the exhibition is offered, generally every two years. The juror is chosen by a curator from the Crocker and the exhibition chair and president of the Kingsley Art Club, which helps us put on the exhibition. Together they draw up a list of possible names, contact them to see if they are interested and available, and then the team votes on who would be the best fit. The jurors have all been nationally or internationally known and mostly California or West Coast-connected. Past jurors have included Museum directors, curators and college professors. Many are practicing contemporary artists, and all have a wide background in more than just their specialty. By the way, The Art of Warner Bros. Cartoons closes this Sunday, so you bet hurry in! Kathleen Richards 2009-01-13T20:35:16Z Kathleen Richards comment-1809 2009-01-02T21:39:12Z 2009-01-02T21:39:12Z Sure, David! I work at the Crocker Art Museum and currently live in Midtown. I grew up in Sacramento, went away for a few years before moving back a little over two years ago. I'm so excited to be back, especially at a time of such transformation in the city. It's espeically great to be a part of the Crocker during this historic expansion. Kathleen Richards 2009-01-02T21:39:12Z