At the Allen Magazine, Fall 2025

12 / AMAM.OBERLIN.EDU BUILDING A LOVE FOR ART In addition to welcomingmore than 1,700 visitors for gallery tours last year, the Education Department brought art experiences into the community. From summer camps and daycares to assisted living facilities, the Allen serves as a creative catalyst—fostering connection, inspiration, and engagement well beyond its walls. Here, Ellis Lane (OC 2022) and Lizzy Greenwood introduce hand printing to toddlers at the Acorn Childcare Center in Avon after reading Mouse Paint by Ellen Stoll Walsh. TANYA ROSEN-JONES SUPPORTING THE ALLEN’S EXHIBITIONS To honor the transformative leadership of our former director, the Allen’s Visiting Committee created the Andria Derstine Fund for Exhibitions. This is the first museum fund dedicated solely to supporting exhibitions, ensuring that the Allen’s superlative exhibition program has the long-term support it deserves. The earnings will help cover a wide range of exhibition-related expenses, including loans, design, and programming. “I can think of no better way of honoring Andria’s legacy than with this inspired fund,” said newly-appointed director Jon Seydl. We invite you to support the Andria Derstine Exhibitions Fund. Your gift will continue her legacy of excellence in arts education and engagement. To make a gift by mail, return the envelope in this magazine indicating “Derstine Fund” in the open space, or give online at the link below. amam.oberlin.edu/support

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