The Anderson Museum of Art is excited to announce the installation of two new benches at the front walkway, generously donated by Tony and Laura Soverns. These benches are a stylish enhancement to the historic Carnegie Library building and a heartfelt tribute to the families vital to the museum’s history.
Anderson, IN, August 28, 2024: The Anderson Museum of Art is excited to announce the installation of two new benches at the museum’s front walkway, generously donated by Tony and Laura Soverns. These benches serve as a stylish enhancement to the historic Carnegie Library building and a heartfelt tribute to the families who have been vital to the museum’s history.
This donation honors the parents of Tony and Laura Soverns, Bob and Dorothy Soverns and Ed and Marge Evers, who were passionate advocates for the arts and dedicated museum volunteers. Laura Soverns noted, “Both my mother-in-law and father were devoted volunteers, and their spouses supported the center as well, so donating two benches made perfect sense.”
The benches arrive as the museum completes Phase 1 of its Under One Roof campaign, focused on preserving AMOA’s beloved building. This phase includes a new flat roof, limestone stair restoration, refinishing of exterior doors, and various interior enhancements.
The AMOA Board of Directors and staff extend our deepest thanks to Tony and Laura Soverns for their generous contribution, which enhances our museum’s welcoming atmosphere.
To read the full story, visit our website: andersonart.org/honoringlegacy.
About the Anderson Museum of Art
Located in downtown Anderson’s historic Carnegie Library building, the Anderson Museum of Art hosts various local, regional, and national art exhibitions. In keeping with our mission statement—“To engage the community in the visual arts”—we strive to be an integral part of the growing art community through collaborations with other arts organizations, youth and adult art classes, youth summer camps, public art receptions, and participation in various downtown activities. The museum invites the community to visit our exhibitions and share in this beautiful building during open gallery hours or as a venue for community events, weddings, receptions, birthday parties, and more.
