Dear fellow art lover,
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Your support is not required.  You see, I'm not just a director, I'm also an artist and genuine supporter of the arts just like you!  This unique art museum began with a vision to share my art collection as my personal gift and artistic contribution to you and the world.  In life, sometimes we are called upon to do something greater than ourselves.  Using my life in the arts to inspire you is my purpose, life's work, and personal mission.  However, restoring a historic home and creating a unique art home as an museum as my personal gift for you hasn't been easy... .  
 
Can you imagine what it would be like for you to announce that you were building a unique art museum and donating your entire art collection to leave as your personal gift for the world?
 
At first everyone insists that you are crazy for not wanting to make a lot of money selling your art collection to wealthy art collectors instead... Still, I did not let that deter me from my mission to create a unique museum as my personal gift for you and the world!  You see, in the art world an artist is considered a "commodity"  and not supposed to create a museum.  "Who does he think he is to have that kind of vision?"  Ironically, this story of an artist building a museum as a gift for the public and donating his entire art collection from a “Life & Time in Paris” is now captivating the human imagination and inspiring people around the globe!
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ZERMENO MUSEUM was built on the premise that "Love begins at home" and that we all have intrinsic value as human beings.  That's why this museum is the home of the "American in Paris" collection and is now a reality.  Creating a unique art museum as a home and sanctuary for art and inspiration is my unique way of creating a better world filled with “Love, Art, and Beauty”.  
 
Museum Update
Even though we are a very young museum, our organization has already overcome so many challenges...  This year, for example, we were hit with a global pandemic and we had to reevaluate how we could adapt to the situation and continue to serve you. We responded to this challenge as an opportunity to expand our mission to inspire audiences from around the globe.  So we discontinued all onsite events and programs for guests and are now available to you online instead. As a result, ZERMENO MUSEUM is now inspiring the world!
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This "Barefoot in France" exhibition involved organizing many works of art created over an entire lifetime from my commitment as an art collector, artist, and an arts professional committed to supporting the arts. That's why this exhibition alone includes many viewing galleries and countless works of art from my private collection. 
 
Can you imagine spending several months compiling these works, doing research, writing and organizing this online exhibition in such a way that inspired you as a genuine and committed art lover?  
 
Zermeno Museum is my personal gift of inspiration for you.  Making a donation is NOT required.  However, a lot of hard work over three months went into creating this online exhibition so that it was compelling, educational, and inspirational for you!   Consider showing your appreciation with at least a small donation. Even a small donation of $10 for the arts can make a difference in the world!
 
Enjoy the show!
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Sincerely,
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David Zermeno
Director
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