Glendale’s International Treasure in Jeopardy

The Bead Museum Seeks Public Support to Reach Sustainability Goal; Hosts Fundraiser May 28th

(Glendale, AZ) An international treasure in Glendale, The Bead Museum, must raise $20,000 to remain financially viable.  Mayor Elaine Scruggs and the museum’s board of directors will host a “no-frills” cocktail party to accomplish this goal on May 28^th at the museum located at 5754 W. Glenn Drive from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

“The Bead Museum is a key element of our downtown revitalization efforts.  If you’ve never visited, I know you’ll be impressed by the collection of anthropological and archeological beads and beaded artifacts,” said Glendale Mayor Elaine Scruggs, adding, “The Bead Museum’s Board of Directors has set a very modest goal of raising $20,000 in one night through ticket sales, donations, sponsorships and silent auction items.”  The Bead Museum has already raised $80,000 of the $100,000 they need to reach their first-stage sustainability goal. They need the public’s support to raise the remaining $20,000.

About The Bead Museum:

• The Bead Museum is recognized locally, nationally and internationally as the premier arts, cultural and educational institution dedicated to the exploration of world cultures through beads.
• Besides anthropological and archeological exhibits, the Bead Museum also showcases consignment collections, classes, bead repair and one of kind beads at its museum store.
• The Bead Museum contains a world-renowned library featuring the private collections of Gabrielle Liese and Peter Francis, Jr.
• Inside the museum, visitors can follow the story of humanity through time and appreciate a unique cultural perspective on who we are, what we treasure, and how we express ourselves.  

Who The Bead Museum Touches:

• Open to the general public.
• Reaches 30,000 plus people in person annually.
• The Web site, www.beadmuseumaz.org, receives over 40,000 virtual visitors per year.
• Visitors represent more than 30 countries and all 50 states. 
• Education and outreach programs reach in schools throughout the metropolitan Phoenix area. In 2008, the museum programs reached 9,084 students.

The Bead Museum’s Executive Director, Kelly Norton encourages everyone interested in preserving Glendale’s piece of international history to “keep the momentum going and talk to anyone and everyone you know about this incredible treasure. 

Come out and join us May 28^th and help save The Bead Museum!”  Cost is $50 per person. RSVP to 623-931-2737 or mail donation to The Bead Museum, 5754 W. Glenn Dr., Glendale, AZ 85301.

Submitted on behalf of The Bead Museum
The Bead Museum is the only museum that showcases beads and beaded artifacts from around the world and is dedicated to the preservation and research of beads. Its collection, including spectacular anthropology and archeology exhibits, rivals collections contained at the Smithsonian and Peabody museums.  Artifacts at the museum date back 10,000 years. An extraordinary exhibit called the Tribal Adornment of Nagaland India-Beading Relating to Head Hunting is just one of the fascinating experiences visitors get to experience.

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