Going, going, gone…
It’s the last week of ‘Lillian L. Brand’s Legacy: The First 10 Years of the Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program’ at the Figge Art Musuem, which I’ve been honored to be a small part of. The exhibition itself runs through August 15th, and then, it’s gone forever.
Look to your left, a little karma can be spotted, in a little picture too!
Look at these Brand Boeshaar kids…
These kids have some talent, or so I hear anyhow, feel free to take a look for yourself.
Yes, indeed, I’m a small part of ’10 Years – The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program’ at the Figge Art Museum this summer. Again, I’m thrilled to have had this opportunity, and I greatly appreciate the continued efforts of the Figge, the Brand Boeshaar Trust, and especially those of Ann Marie Hayes-Hawkinson, Curator of Education for the Figge.
The public reception is scheduled for June 19th, from 2 -4 pm, at the Figge.
Figge exhibition to start…
Here’s a sneak-peak of the work from Remnants & Remains, which will be featured at the Figge Art Museum, running now and throughout this summer. Be sure to check it out in person, and say hi to Jackson, Pablo, Grant, and Jasper too, we share the same digs afterall, at least for a few months anyhow!
This sculptural piece, from Neither in Heaven, Nor on Earth, has also been selected for exhibition, along with these six works.
Figge, here we go…
10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program
May 29, 2010 – August 15, 2010
The public is invited to an exhibition reception from 2-4 pm
on Saturday, June 19, 2010
Work at the Figge…
Well, it looks like trouble ahead for the Figge Art Museum, or more so ‘a rumble on the river’, as I’ve just delivered a fresh crate of karma for an upcoming exhibition this summer. I’m not sure they realize what they’ve got coming here from East of Egan, my apologies to Ann Marie, we can but try!
I’ll be a small part of the upcoming exhibition, 10 years: The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program, which will be on display throughout this summer. I was one of the first recipients in 2000, so that makes me the old guy in the room, or at least sets the expectation that I bring the goods, or at least some karma. (Maybe the IKC will show itself during the reception yet)
I’m thrilled at this incredible opportunity, and I’ll be heading back for several related opportunities this summer, be sure to check back for those dates as even I’m not sure yet!
I’ll be uploading some pics in the coming week, I’m on the road afterall, so once I get back to native soil, or at least South Dakota, I’ll share with you all some fresh karma!
Next Stop, White Night!
White Night is almost here, it’s only 9 weeks away afterall, so that’s really soon! I’m incredibly excited to be part of this festival, and I’m even beginning to jump out of my borrowed Grant Wood knickers (see twitter)
Our fine council, the Madison Area Arts Council, is proud to be bringing the first-ever White Night festival to the States (that’s 50 of em’) to Madison on July 1st from 5-10pm.
We’ll be making art happen, much like DrawnTown or Third Place Nights, but on an insane level, with community, collaboration, and sheer passion. Everyone is welcome, and anything can happen, perhaps its best to check out this link for more
Heading for the Figge…
I’ll be heading back to Iowa this summer to exhibit as part of a new retrospective exhibition at the Figge Art Museum!
10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program
May 29, 2010 – August 15, 2010
The exhibition 10 Years: The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program in the Community Gallery honors Lillian L. Brand’s philanthropic support of art education and highlights the successes of several scholarship recipients who are fulfilling their career dreams of working in art-related fields.
Davenport resident Lillian L. Brand established the Brand Boeshaar Scholarship in memory of her nephew, William Brand Boeshaar, an art student who attended St. Ambrose University. Four $12,000 scholarships are awarded each spring; each scholarship is named after one of Lillian L. Brand’s family members. Graduating high school seniors in eastern Iowa and western Illinois are eligible to apply for the scholarship, and recipients may use the scholarship for any accredited college art program. Since the inception of the scholarship in 2000, the Brand Boeshaar Foundation has awarded 40 scholarships totaling $480,000.
The public is invited to an exhibition reception from 2-4 pm Saturday, June 19.
As one of the first 4 recipients of this award, in fact I received the Lillian L. Brand award, way back in the Spring of 2000, I’ve been invited to bring several pieces of work, actually 6 pieces, from Remnants & Remains as part of this retrospective show. I’m thrilled to have been part of this incredible program, and even more thrilled to have the opportunity to exhibit at the Figge Art Museum this Summer.
Stay tuned for a lot of news and updates from www.eastofegan.com, as I prepare for this upcoming exhibition.
