The first major exhibition to be shown at VMFA after the grand opening of the McGlothlin Wing celebrates one of America’s greatest artists. Tiffany: Color and Light is the most important exhibition of the work of renowned designer and master of glass, Louis Comfort Tiffany (1848–1933) in a generation and VMFA will be the only American museum to show the exhibition.
Drawing on the finest collections in Europe, North America, and Russia, the exhibition presents Tiffany as an artist of international stature and significance. Curated by the world’s leading scholars, the exhibition focuses on his primary achievements – the innovative techniques and artistry he developed to achieve original and spectacular effects in glass. Read the entire article.
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Marilyn West attended the Cheers To Thirty event at the 
WEST associate Justin House was one of 8000 people to attend a motivational seminar at the Richmond Coliseum on May 20th. The all day event included many high profile speakers such as: Terry Bradshaw, Rudy Giuliani, Sarah Palin and Colin Powell. Increasing productivity, setting goals and achieving them, take-charge leadership and making it through a crisis were all discussed during the day.
M. H. West & Co., Inc. associate Erica Cage is a member of the Greater Richmond Red Cross Leadership Development Council Class of 2010. Recently, she toured the American Red Cross Disaster Supply Warehouse. Erica commented on the size of the facility, noting that it is as large as 12 football fields. The warehouse can hold enough supplies for 500,000 people for 3 days.
M. H. West & Co., Inc.’s CEO who is also a member of the Richmond Chapter of Continental Societies, Inc, joined two other members of the organization’s health committee, Allison Lawrence and Aldora Turner, to deliver baskets to the pediatric unit of Bon Secours St. Mary’s Hospital on April 1. With the assistance of WEST staff members, Continentals stuffed some 50 baskets with educational toys and games and a very few nutritious snacks for the Easter holiday season. Also the beneficiary of the Easter Baskets were the children in a local domestic violence shelter of the YWCA. The Health Committee of the Richmond Chapter is working with area youth and parents to help promote healthy lifestyles and practices. Continental Societies, Inc., a public service organization, dedicated to the socio-economic and cultural welfare of underprivileged children and youth, was organized in 1956 and incorporated nationally in 1972. The Richmond Chapter was organized in 1976. It embraces 42 Chapters in 20 states, the District of Columbia and Bermuda with a total membership of approximately 900.
Several M. H. West & Co., Inc. associates bowled for a good cause on March 20th at the 3rd Annual Red Cross Relief Bowl. The event was held at Bowl America Short Pump and was the second consecutive year that M. H. West & Co. Inc. was a corporate team sponsor. The Red Cross Relief Bowl is an initiative of the young professionals of the 2010 Heroes for the American Red Cross campaign. WEST associate Julian House was actively involved in organizing the event. All proceeds from the Bowl-A-Thon benefited the 
Impact 100 Richmond is a grassroots effort that champions the power of women giving together. Its mission is to advance transformative giving in the Richmond region by uniting women’s ideas and actions through philanthropy. The goal is to change the lives of women and their families by transforming a local nonprofit through a significant, collective financial investment.