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views from the
Spring 2015
American Moderns on Paper
Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
June 20-September 20, 2015
Letter from the Director
Spring 2015 • Issue 20
Published 4 times a year in July, October, January
and April at no charge for members and friends of the
museum. Postage paid at Davenport, Iowa 52802
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cover: Edward Hopper, Captain Strout’s House, Portland
Head, 1927, opaque and transparent watercolor over
graphite on wove paper, The Ella Gallup Sumner and
Mary Catlin Sumner Collection Fund, 1928.3
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The Dispatch / The Rock Island Argus
VIEWS from the Figge
In the early 1990s, the leaders of the Davenport Museum
of Art faced a difficult decision. The museum had outgrown
its facility on “museum hill,” and its options for expansion on
site were limited. After considerable discussion, the decision
was made to relocate the museum to the riverfront, taking
part in an effort to rebuild and revitalize Davenport’s
historic downtown known as River Renaissance. Their goal
was visionary: to create a contemporary landmark on the
river that would make the arts accessible to all residents of
the Quad Cities.
Today, we are all the beneficiaries of that vision, which
was realized through years of hard work. To recognize those
who made the new museum possible, and to mark its first
10 years, we have planned a full summer of exhibitions and special events, culminating
in a special weekend in September when we will welcome back to town architect Sir
David Chipperfield and many others who were instrumental in building the museum. We
will also release a new, fully illustrated book chronicling the museum’s history since its
founding in 1925 and the design of the current building, and featuring selections from
the collections of the City of Davenport and the Figge.
As we honor and celebrate all the individuals, families, companies and foundations
whose vision and generosity have shaped the museum—from C. A. Ficke to V. O. Figge
and beyond—we also must look to the future. What can we do now to make sure
their legacy carries on to the next generation? How can the museum best serve its
community going forward? There is no single answer to this type of question. Instead,
it requires an ongoing process of asking more questions, trying new ideas and listening
to our community. This spring, we launched a survey to our members and visitors to
better understand how we can use our resources wisely to fulfill our mission of bringing
art and people together. Please help us by filling out the survey when you receive it
online! Or, if you would prefer a hard copy, please call Amy Martens at 563.345.6638
before May 1. For more information, see page 14.
During our anniversary celebrations, we will announce plans for significant improvements to our beautiful facility, as well as plans to ensure our long-term sustainability
as a cultural organization. We look forward to sharing our plans with you, and to
celebrating the experience of art that is at the center of it all!
Tim Schiffer
Executive Director
With Thanks
As the governing body of the Figge Art Museum, the board, in consultation with the Figge’s director
and senior staff, determines the museum’s strategic direction and provides oversight on art acquisitions,
educational programming, events, fundraising and financial decisions. Without their leadership and
support, the Figge would not be the thriving, energetic museum it is today.
Board Members
Figge Board of Trustees
Executive Committee
Don Doucette, Ph.D. Secretary
Dr. Amir Arbisser
Sue Quail
Cindy Carlson President
Kay Hall At Large
Rodney Blackwell
Kay Runge
Tara Barney Immediate Past President
Hunt Harris At Large
Andy Butler
Jim Russell
Dee Bruemmer Vice President
Dr. Randy Lewis At Large
David English
Wynne Schafer
Ken Koupal
Mark Schwiebert
Delia Meier
Nancy Seidler
Dana Wilkinson Treasurer
10th Anniversary Exhibition
July 4-October 4, 2015
In 1925, the City of Davenport accepted a gift of 340 works of art
from former mayor Charles A. Ficke, which were displayed in the newly
created Davenport Municipal Art Gallery. The gift reflected Ficke’s
passion for the arts, and his conviction—and that of his generation—
that access to the arts is an essential element of a thriving, educated
community. Ficke’s gift inspired further donations of artworks by
individuals and families, many of whom donated funds to the Friends
of Art, a support group for the museum, or worked with the Beaux
Arts Fairs that continue to this day. The city’s collection, which is cared
for and exhibited by the Figge, now numbers nearly 4,000 objects,
including priceless works from Ficke’s original gift.
Since 2003, when the museum ceased to be a city-run facility and
became a separate nonprofit organization under the Figge name, an
additional 700-plus items have been acquired by gift and by purchase
through income from the museum’s endowment for acquisitions.
The Acquisition and Loans Committee of the Board of Trustees,
led by Chair Linda Lewis, oversees the growth of the collection. To
celebrate the 10th anniversary of the Figge’s opening, the committee
has spearheaded an effort to bring new works into the museum,
continuing the tradition that began in 1925.
On view in the Katz Gallery, the 10th Anniversary Exhibition will
feature new additions to the Figge collection. The show will include
elements of Portrait of Maquoketa, Rose Frantzen’s unique installation;
Kisibakwad, by noted Wisconsin painter Tom Uttech; and works by Kara
Walker, Larry Rivers and many others. Also included are photographs
by David Plowden from a major gift of works by the artist, a work
by MacArthur grant recipient Ann Hamilton and new additions to the
museum’s renowned collection of Haitian art.
Companion Event
Thursday, July 9
5:30 p.m. 10th Anniversary Exhibition Reception
7 p.m. Curator Talk: Dr. Rima Girnius
Figge Curator Rima Girnius will speak about the history of
the museum and its collections from 1925 to the present.
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Masterworks from the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art
June 20-September 20, 2015
Drawings and watercolors are sometimes
considered minor works of art, simply preparatory studies for more significant paintings
and sculptures. Their fragile nature prevents
them from being shown for extended
periods, and their smaller size makes them
less prominent in a museum or gallery. On
the other hand, the immediacy and spontaneity of these media encourage artists to
experiment, offering the viewer a glimpse
into the mind and hand of the artist at work.
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The works in American Moderns on Paper,
on view in the Figge’s third and fourth floor
galleries from June 20 to September 20,
provide a front row seat to the development
of American art during one of the most
exciting periods in our history. The show
features signature works by American
masters such as Andrew Wyeth and Edward
Hopper, as well as works by lesser-known,
but influential artists such as Peggy Bacon
and William Baziotes.
The Wadsworth Atheneum was founded in
Hartford, Connecticut, in 1842 by Daniel
Wadsworth, whose bequest of Hudson
River School paintings gave the museum an
early focus on American art. Wadsworth’s
collection included pastel portraits of George
and Martha Washington and several rare
early American watercolors. Subsequent
acquisitions of works on paper by Winslow
Homer and Mary Cassatt laid the foundation
for the museum’s collection of works on
Companion Events
Saturday, June 20
Free Family Day
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Scheduled activities
Free admission all day
Engage in hands-on activities in celebration
of American Moderns on Paper.
(facing page) Andrew Wyeth, Granddaughter,
1956, dry brush and opaque watercolor
on thick wove paper, gift of Mrs. Robert
Montgomery, © Andrew Wyeth, 1991.79;
(right) Maurice Brazil Prendergast, The
Amusement Park, c.1902, reworked c.19151917, pastel over opaque and transparent
watercolor over graphite on wove paper,
laid down on mat board, image courtesy of
the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art,
Bequest of George A. Gay, 1941.172;
(lower right) Georgia O’Keeffe, Slightly
Open Clam Shell, 1926, pastel on white
ground on pressed artist’s board, The Douglas
Tracy Smith and Dorothy Potter Smith Fund,
© Georgia O’Keeffe Museum / Artists Rights
Society (ARS), New York, 2009.1.1
paper. In the 20th century, the Wadsworth’s
curators, directors and donors had close
ties with pioneering artists and dealers in
New York—including Alfred Stieglitz, Edith
Halpert and the many artists who lived or
vacationed in the environs of Hartford—and
the collection grew to include works on
paper by the key artists of the time. Recent
acquisitions of works by Georgia O’Keeffe
and Ellsworth Kelly round out the roster of
artists represented.
American Moderns on Paper features 87
works by 44 artists, created between 1902
and 1962, and ranging in style from the
urban realism of John Sloan to the pioneering
abstractions of Arthur Dove. During this
period, the United States and New York City
in particular, became the world center of
innovation in the visual arts. Many artists in
the show emigrated from Europe, while others
were Americans who made frequent trips to
travel and study in Paris and other European
capitals, absorbing the influences of Pablo
Picasso, Henri Matisse and other modernists.
The New York Armory Show of 1913, though
ridiculed in the press, brought avant-garde
works by European masters to the American
public for the first time, and many American
artists exhibited alongside them.
The artists in American Moderns on
Paper responded in different ways to the
influence of the Europeans and to the dynamic
changes of the 20th century. John Marin, for
instance, incorporated Cubist elements into
his cityscapes to express the energy of New
York’s bridges and skyscrapers. Works by
Charles Burchfield, Ellsworth Kelly and others
continue the great tradition of landscape in
American art, giving it a modern vocabulary.
Lesser-known artists such as Pavel Tchelitchew
brought Surrealist influences into their drawings,
reflecting the influence of Salvador Dalí
(also included in the show). Others, such as
Edward Hopper, who is represented by six
watercolors, created a new kind of American
realism influenced by their studies in Paris.
American Moderns on Paper represents an
opportunity to see the evolution of American
art during perhaps its most dynamic period
through a priceless collection of personal and
spontaneous works—those done on paper.
The Figge has planned a number of public
programs in conjunction with the exhibition. On
June 25, exhibition co-curator Erin Monroe will
speak about the works on view. On Thursday,
July 2, The Show that Shook the World about
the New York Armory Show of 1913 will be
shown in the John Deere Auditorium.
Thursday, June 25
5:30 p.m. Opening Reception:
7 p.m. Curator Talk
Erin Monroe will speak about curating
American Moderns on Paper. Monroe is the
Robert H. Schutz, Jr. Assistant Curator of
American Paintings and Sculpture at the
Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art.
Thursday, July 2
7 p.m. Film: The Show That Shook
the World (2013)
In addition to recreating the history of
the original Armory Show through archival
footage, the film features a previously
unknown and unpublished lecture by Marcel
Duchamp delivered at the 50th anniversary
exhibition in 1963.
This exhibition was organized by the Wadsworth Atheneum Museum of Art,
Hartford, Connecticut. Made possible by the National Endowment for the
Arts as part of American Masterpieces: Three Centuries of Artistic Genius
and the Henry Luce Foundation.
American Moderns on Paper is presented with the generous support of the
Riverboat Development Authority in celebration of the Figge’s 10th anniversary,
with additional support from Per Mar Security Services and Genesis Health System.
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In 1999, the Architect Selection Committee of the Davenport
Museum of Art chose Sir David Chipperfield, a rising star in the
world of architecture, from among six firms competing for the
call to design a new museum on the Davenport riverfront. Six
years later, the new museum opened to the public and received
international praise for its clean, classical lines, its unusual green
glass exterior, and its soaring interior spaces.
Starting from quick sketches, the architect worked to
incorporate his response to the site, his vision of interior spaces
and exterior masses and the museum’s functional needs into a
unified, buildable project. This creative process, and the many
changes made in the course of reaching the final design, will be
explored through an exhibition of drawings, photographs and
original models on display in the Lewis Gallery. The exhibition is
organized with the assistance of students in the Western Illinois
University Exhibitions Class taught by Pamela White, Ph.D.
The Model Museum
MAY 16-September 20, 2015
Figgeo Contemporary: Pinder
4 p.m. daily • 4 and 6 p.m. Thursdays, through June 28
Dark Matter, 2014
Under the harsh raking glare of emergency police lights, black clad break dancers perform a series
of movements and interactions exploring recent events in Ferguson, Missouri. In this work, B-boys
physically reference the events of August 9, 2014: the shooting of an unarmed teen and the
ensuing riots. Featuring the music of Lionz of Zion.
10:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. daily, through May 10
Figgeo Contemporary: Pinder features five
recent works by Chicago and Washington, DC,
artist Jefferson Pinder. Pinder explores themes
of black identity, social struggle and the human
condition through an interdisciplinary mix of
music video and physical theater. Both familiar
and unexpected, Pinder’s striking compositions
actively engage the viewer with the directness
of the actors’ gazes, hypnotic beats and, at
times, intense physical movement.
Pinder’s work has been featured in numerous
group shows, including exhibitions at The Studio
Museum, Harlem, the Wadsworth Atheneum
Museum of Art, Hartford, Connecticut, and The
High Museum, Atlanta.
June 11
7 p.m. Thursday, Artist Talk
Artist Jefferson Pinder will speak about his
video series, as well as upcoming projects.
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Afro-Cosmonaut/Alien (White Noise), 2008
An escapist video narrative that ends in destruction when its Icarus-inspired protagonist
plummets back to Earth after a mystical space journey. Utilizing time-lapse animation, White
Noise consists of more than 2,000 photographs; each frame an individual pose. Pinder’s
white-faced Butoh-inspired performance and audio excerpts of Gil Scott-Heron’s powerful
poem, “Whitey on the Moon,” serves as a crude metaphor of the civil rights legacy.
Lazarus, 2009
Pedestrians and passersby join together to move a seemingly immobile vehicle. Part of the
artist’s Inertia Cycle series, physical labor acts as an abstract metaphor for social struggle.
10:30 a.m. to 3:50 p.m. daily, May 12-June 8
Elevator Music, 2012
The video pairs the formal elements of changing visual textures in relationship to the
‘dead pan’ expression of the performer. The intimate portrait captures a Chicago building
superintendent in a confined space, forcing a dialog between the performer and the viewer.
Relay, 2014
Using the act of running as a metaphor for labor in their personal journeys from Africa to
America, the grinding nature of the performance conveys the quiet heroics of a SomaliAmerican immigrant community.
Eye on UI: Brodsky, Dorfman, Kipniss, Lanyon
Through June 21
An exhibition of paintings, drawings and prints by New York
artists Stan Brodsky, Bruce Dorfman, Robert Kipniss and
Ellen Lanyon—all distinguished graduates of the University
of Iowa School of Art and Art History—will be on view at the
Figge Art Museum through June 21. The exhibition includes
recent and planned gifts of art to the UIMA. Curated by
UIMA senior curator Kathy Edwards.
University of Iowa Faculty Biennial
Corn Zone is Back!
Michael Meilahn’s Corn Zone, an installation
of multicolored glass ears of corn, will
return to the Figge’s Orientation Gallery
from June 30 to October 11. This Figge
favorite was purchased in honor of the
late Tom Gildehaus, museum trustee and
advocate, and will be exhibited in memory
of Tom and Mary Waterman Gildehaus. The
presentation of Corn Zone is made possible
with the generous support of Triumph
Community Bank.
Through May 31
Curated by University of Iowa Museum of Art Director Dr. Sean O’Harrow, the UIMA opens
the spring season with the biennial University of Iowa faculty exhibition. The exhibition
features the recent work of world renowned University of Iowa studio arts professors. As a
direct reflection of the range of medium taught in the studio arts program, the pieces and
installations on display include works of paint, sculpture, inter-media, mixed-media, metal
arts, photography, 3-dimensional design and graphic design. This year, works by the fellows
of the Grant Wood Colony will be included.
Artist Talks with UI Faculty • 7 p.m. Thursday, May 21 and May 28
Permanent Collection Art On the Road
The Figge’s collections continue to be
appreciated by art lovers and scholars around
the world. In addition to appearing in many
recent publications, works from the collection
are sought after for public exhibition.
Vice Regal
One of the masterpieces of the Figge’s
renowned Spanish Vice-regal collection, The
Adoration of the Magi, 1659, by Baltasar
de Echave Rioja, will travel to the Instituto
Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mexico City for
the exhibition Yo el Rey (King of Spain),
on view from July 23-October 18. The
exhibition, which will be accompanied by a
lavishly illustrated catalogue, will explore the
relationship of King of Spain as the primary
figure of authority with the territory of New
Spain during the 16th and 17th centuries.
John Steuart Curry
Two works from the museum’s important
collection of prints by John Steuart Curry—
Football Game or Off Tackle, 1938, and End
Run, 1938—will travel to the University Art
Museum at Colorado State University for the
exhibition Scrimmage: Football in American
Art from the Civil War to the Present, on view
from August 28-December 18. The exhibition
explores the history of football imagery
created by prominent American artists and
photographers, beginning with Winslow
Homer’s engravings for Harper’s Weekly at
the close of the Civil War. It is the first of its
kind to survey the multitude of artists who
have made important images of this quintessentially American sport. The exhibition will
travel to the Jordan Schnitzer Museum at the
University of Oregon in 2016.
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EDucation Exhibitions
Community Gallery
Summer 2015
In iFigge, the Figge reflects on 10 years of connecting with the community by showcasing
artwork created by area children and families. Guests will be able to contribute to the
exhibition through interactive activities, by commenting on what they love about the Figge
and adding their own new ideas on how to keep the Figge growing during the next ten years.
Learn to Look
May-September 2015
Western Illinois University Museum Studies graduate students were inspired by the upcoming
10th anniversary of the Figge building and created this installation as part of their Museum
Education course taught at the Figge. Students explored the migration of two Sol LeWitt
artworks as they transitioned to the museum in 2005.
Studio 1
May-September 2015
Explore connections and differences between Haitian art and selected prints, drawings
and paintings from American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth
Atheneum Museum of Art using hands-on art projects and interactive activities.
YOUNG ARTISTS
Through May 24, 2015
Elementary art students from seven school districts are represented in the 2015 Young
Artists at the Figge exhibition. Thanks to museum and donor support, all receptions are free
for student artists, teachers, family and friends. Exhibitions are sponsored in part by the
Brand Boeshaar Foundation Fund and the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation Fund.
Davenport: April 18-26
Reception: Sunday, April 19 (12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.) Sponsored by The Horan Family
Pleasant Valley: May 2-10
Reception: Sunday, May 3 (12:30 p.m., 1 p.m.) Sponsored by Doug and Deb Roberts
Geneseo: May 16-24
Reception: Sunday, May 17 (12:30 p.m., 1 p.m., 1:30 p.m.)
Special EXHIBITION
Figge CELLObrates the Quad City Symphony Orchestra
May 26-29, Figge Lobby
In conjunction with the 100th anniversary celebration of the Quad City Symphony Orchestra,
100 cellos painted by area artists will be on display in the museum lobby. The 100 cellos
were selected in honor of the symphony’s final concert of the season, featuring worldrenowned cellist Yo-Yo Ma, and demonstrate the strong ties that exist between the visual
and musical arts in the Quad Cities. For more information on this project, visit http://qcso.org.
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F r e e a d m i ss i o n t h u r s day e v e n i n g s • b a r o p e n s at 5 p. m .
April 16
7 p.m. Western Illinois University GEMS
Keynote Symposium
The Figge will host a panel discussion on
the state of museums in the Quad Cities in
conjunction with the WIU Museum Studies
Graduate Program and its graduate student
group, GEMS. GEMS President Victoria
House will moderate a discussion with
Executive Directors Claire Kovacs of the
Augustana Teaching Museum of Art, Janet
Brown-Lowe from the German American
Heritage Center and Kim Kidwell of the
Family Museum.
April 23
5 p.m. Bar and burger baskets
5 p.m. GEMS Silent Auction and Bake Sale
6:30 p.m. PechaKucha Night
Sponsored by Kay K. Runge
April 30
5 p.m. Brand Boeshaar Reception
6 p.m. Brand Boeshaar Awards Ceremony
7 p.m. Art Talk: Danish Modern
Wynne Schafer will provide a gallery talk for
the exhibition Danish Modern: Design for
Living. Schafer is the chief consultant for
the exhibition’s layout and installation at the
Figge venue, and she is a professional interior
designer who taught interior design and
decorative art history for 30 years at Scott
Community College.
May 7
6 p.m. Gala Costume Creation
Join us in the lobby to create and decorate
costume accessories to wear to this year’s
annual Art at Heart Gala, set for Friday,
June 5. This year’s theme will be The Paper
Ball. Some materials will be provided. Bring
your ideas and inspiration for a fun night of
creation!
May 7 (continued)
7 p.m. Artist Talks
Local artists will discuss Yuriko Yamaguchi’s
exhibition, Interconnected in Art, Nature,
Science and Technology, bringing to the
conversation their own artistic interests and
interpretations.
May 14
7 p.m. Art Film: Vermeer and Music:
The Art of Love and Leisure
The National Gallery, London, offers a fresh
look at one of the most fascinating artists of
all—Johannes Vermeer, painter of Girl with a
Pearl Earring. Art historian and broadcaster
Tim Marlow takes the audience across the
world to view Vermeer’s works, focusing on
Vermeer’s relationship with music. As one of
the most popular themes of Dutch painting,
music yields an enormous amount of information about the sitter and the society in
which they lived. Also, new research reveals
how Vermeer’s technique and materials
affected his works.
May 21
7 p.m. Artist Talks:
University of Iowa Faculty
See page 7
May 28
7 p.m. Artist Talks:
University of Iowa Faculty
See page 7
June 4
i  Figge
7 p.m. Remarks
i  Figge features artworks from area
students who have been selected to
showcase what the Figge means to them
and the importance of art in the community.
June 11
7 p.m. Artist Talk with Jefferson Pinder
See page 6
June 18
6:30 p.m. PechaKucha presentations
Presentations will feature Quad Cities
museum professionals in celebration of
Quad Cities Museum
Week (June 13-21).
June 25
7 p.m. Curator Talk
See page 5
July 2
7 p.m. Art Film: The Show That Shook
The World
See page 5
July 9
5:30 p.m. 10th Anniversary Exhibition
Reception
7 p.m. Curator talk: Dr. Rima Girnius
See page 3
July 16
5 p.m. Papergirl activity
7 p.m. Art Talk: Public Art
July 23
7 p.m. Quad City Symphony Event
The Quad City Symphony Orchestra’s
Conductor and Music Director Mark
Russell Smith will interpret works from
the exhibition American Moderns on
Paper with this special “Inside the Music”
session held in the exhibition galleries.
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Calendar
For more information on these or other programs, visit the calendar page at www.figgeartmuseum.org
April
16 Thursday
10 Sunday
5 Friday
27 Saturday
Free museum admission for mother’s
in celebration of Mother’s Day
5:30 pm Art at Heart Gala
8 pm Art Bar
1:30 pm Exhibition Tour:
10 Wednesday
28 Sunday
7 pm Western Illinois University
GEMS Symposium
10 am Beaux Arts Fair with Spin Art
from 11 am- 2 pm
18 Saturday
14 Thursday
Exhibition Opening
Young Artists Davenport
7 pm Film: Vermeer and Music
10 am Workshop: Watercolor
Best of the Midwest Museum Trip
Deposit Due
Danish Modern: Design for Living
19 Sunday
12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm Davenport
Young Artists at the Figge Receptions
23 Thursday
5 pm Bar opens; $5 Burger Baskets
5 pm GEMS Silent Auction & Bake Sale
15 Friday
16 Friday
Exhibition Opens:
The Model Museum
9 am Art in the Middle: Drawing
UIMA Exhibition Closes: Eye on UI
11 Thursday
7 pm Jefferson Pinder Talk
19 Tuesday
6 pm Mokuhanga – Japanese
Woodblock Printing Class
Exhibition Opens: Corn Zone
12 Friday
9 am Fridays at the Figge: Drawing
13 Saturday
Quad Cities Museum Week Begins
17 Sunday
12:30 pm, 1 pm, 1:30 pm Geneseo
Young Artist at the Figge Reception
30 Tuesday
JULY
1 Wednesday
1 pm Art Lover’s Book Club
10 am Fabulous Faux Finishes
Workshop
14 Sunday
1:30 pm Figge Highlights Tour
2 Thursday
UIMA Exhibition Opens:
Exploring the Demimonde
6 pm Wine & Art
7 pm Art Film: The Show That Shook
The World
6:30 pm PechaKucha Presentations
21 Thursday
25 Saturday
7 pm Artist Talks:
University of Iowa Biennial Artists
9 am Art in the Middle: Painting
23 Saturday
Exhibition Opens:
6:30 pm PechaKucha Presentations
6 pm Red, White & Boom
5 pm Brand Boeshaar Reception
10:30 am Watercolor Miniatures
Workshop
31 Sunday
19 Friday
8 Wednesday
6 pm Brand Boeshaar Awards Ceremony
9 am Art in the Middle: Printmaking
7 pm Gallery Talk: Danish Modern
Exhibition Closes: Young Artists
9 am Fridays at the Figge: Painting
20 Saturday
9 Thursday
Exhibition Opens: Figge CELLObrates
Exhibition Opens:
5:30 pm Exhibition Reception:
28 Thursday
10 am Free Family Day
7 pm Curator Talk
7 pm Artist Talks:
University of Iowa Biennial Artists
21 Sunday
10 Friday
Quad Cities Museum Week Ends
9 am Fridays at the Figge: Printmaking
29 Friday
Exhibition Closes:
Danish Modern : Design for Living
11 Saturday
30 Thursday
26 Tuesday
May
2 Saturday
10 am-4 pm Village In Bloom Art
Festival in the East Village, Davenport
3 Sunday
12:30 pm, 1 pm Pleasant Valley Young
Artists at the Figge Reception
6 Wednesday
1 pm
Art Lover’s Book Club
7 Thursday
Exhibition Closes: Figge CELLObrates
31 Sunday
Exhibition Closes:
Yuriko Yamaguchi
Exhibition Closes:
University of Iowa Biennial
17 Wednesday
18 Thursday
Exhibition Closes:
Figgeo Contemporary: Pinder
9 am Friends of the Figge Breakfast
Noon Print Fair
1:30 pm Figge Highlights Tour
6 pm Wine & Art
24 Wednesday
6 pm Gala Costume Creation
9 am Art in the Middle: Cartooning
7 pm Artist Talks: Yuriko Yamaguchi
9 Saturday
$2 Museum Admission
JUNE
3 Wednesday
1 pm Art Lover’s Book Club
12 Sunday
13 Monday
9 am Summer Drawing Program
16 Thursday
5 pm Papergirl Activity
5:30 pm Opening Reception:
7 pm Art Talk: Public Art
18 Saturday
4 Thursday
7 pm Curator Talk
5:30 pm iFigge Opening Reception
26 Friday
Noon Digital Photography Workshop
6 pm Wine & Art
9 am Fridays at the Figge: Mixed Media
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25 Thursday
10 am Beaux Arts Fair with Spin Art
from 11 am-2 pm
7 pm iFigge Remarks
4 Saturday
10:30 am Oil Pastel Workshop
Classes & Workshops for Adults
Immerse yourself in the creative process as you explore a great variety of classes in the studios.
From wine to watercolor—we offer something for everyone, and all experience levels are welcome.
Don’t forget: museum members receive discounts on all class fees! To register, contact Heather
Aaronson at 563.326.7804x2045 or [email protected].
Book Arts: Sewn Structure Sampler • BeG
Instructor: Kat Anderson
6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, April 1, 8, 15, 22
$80 member; $90 non-member; supply list
$20 materials fee payable to instructor
Watercolor Workshop • Beg/Int
Instructor: Don Heggen
10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, April 18
$50 members; $60 non-members
Students should bring a sack lunch/beverage
Supply list
Digital Photography • Beg/Int
Instructor: Cindy Bergthold
Noon-4 p.m. Saturday, May 9
$40/member; $50/non-member
Supply list
Mokuhanga – Japanese Woodblock
Printmaking
Instructor: Andrew Huot
6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, May 19-June 9
$85/members; $95/non-members
Supply list
Watercolor Workshop – Miniatures
Instructor: Ralph Iaccarino
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23
Supply list
Fabulous Faux Finishes – Workshop
Instructor: Mary Stringer
10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, June 13
$35/members; $45/non-members
Supply list
$30 materials fee payable to instructor
Oil Pastel Workshop
Instructor: Gloria Burlingame
10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Saturday, July 18
Supply list
Supply lists are available on the classes
page at www.figgeartmuseum.org.
2015 Summer Art Workshops for Kids
This summer, the museum will offer all-day workshops for kids—Fridays at the Figge
classes for children completing K-5th grades, and Art in the Middle classes for middle
school students. For details, visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. Sign up for a single session
or for a series. Cost includes all supplies. Kids should bring a sack lunch, beverage and
snack to class.
Fridays at the Figge
Art in the Middle
(for elementary students)
Cost per class:
$45 members/$55 non-members
(for middle school students)
Cost per class:
$50 members/$60 non-members
Drawing 6.12.15
Painting 6.19.15
Mixed Media 6.26.15
Printmaking 7.10.15
Sculpture 7.31.15
Drawing 6.10.15
Painting 6.17.15
Cartooning 6.24.15
Printmaking 7.8.15
Sculpture 7.29.15
Wine Art!
WineQArt!
Enjoy a variety of studio classes paired with
a glass of wine, light hors d’oeuvres and
socializing during Wine & Art. Each session
features a different art medium, and you’ll
create finished artworks to
display in your home.
Classes
Sessions cost $20/
fill
q
uickly
student; supplies,
so reser
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snacks and wine are
!
provided. Pre-registration
is required. Contact Heather
Aaronson at 563.326.7804 x2045
or [email protected]
to register.
*
*
6-8 p.m. Thursday, MAY 7
Memories and Mementos –
Vacation Journals
Instructor: Andrew Huot
6-8 p.m. Thursday, June 4
Calligraphy Art Cards
Instructor: Amy Nielsen
6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 2
Mixed Media Fiber Arts
Instructor: Lori Miller
Love Wine & ARt?
Join us at the ArtBar at 8 p.m. on Friday,
June 5. Your $25 ticket includes a drink,
hors d’oeuvres and creative freedom to
explore multiple art-making stations—all
in the fantastic atmosphere of the Figge’s
Art at Heart Gala after party! Purchase
tickets at www.figgeartmuseum.org or the
Museum Store. If you have any questions,
call 563.326.7804 x2045.
See page 12 for information about the Summer Drawing Program for high school students.
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Education Updates
Summer Drawing Program
9 a.m.-Noon Monday-Friday, July 13-17 and July 20-24
$50/student
Students supply their own newsprint pad and portfolio; all other supplies are provided.
Application deadline: Friday, May 1
For two weeks each July, high school students are offered a college-level art experience with top-notch
professors in the Quad Cities area. The Summer Drawing Program encourages aspiring young artists to
boost their portfolios for college admission and scholarships. To apply, students must submit a digital
portfolio and application by Friday, May 1. For more information, contact Heather Aaronson at haaronson@
figgeartmuseum.org or 563.326.7804 x2045, or visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.
FREE FAMILY DAY
10 a.m. Saturday, June 20, 2015
Free admission all day
Join us to celebrate the exhibition American Moderns on Paper with hands-on art activities and
demonstrations. Activities are scheduled from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.
CAA Update
The Creative Arts Academy (CAA) of the Quad Cities—the arts integrated jewel of Davenport
Community Schools—closes out its first official year with much to celebrate. The CAA will more than
double its numbers during the 2015-2016 academic year, and with this growth comes even more
potential for community collaboration and arts integration.
Brand Boeshaar
Since 2000, the Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program has awarded more than $600,000 to graduating
seniors in eastern Iowa and western Illinois who wish to pursue fine arts, design or art education in
college. To be considered for one of four prestigious $12,000 scholarships, applicants must submit
a completed application, high school transcript, two letters of support and a portfolio of 12 works.
The program is funded by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation Fund, managed by the Figge Education
Department and administered by the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend.
2015 Recipients Lillian L. Brand • Chloe Thompson, Davenport Central High School; Isabelle M.
Brand • Ann Peters, Pleasant Valley High School; Lucille Brand Boeshaar • Taylor Chandler, Davenport
Central High School; William Brand Boeshaar • Lily Castel; Davenport Central High School; Honorable
Mention • Elizabeth Masterson, Homeschool and Bruce Patrick, Davenport Central High School
2014 Brand Boeshaar winners
Join us on Thursday, April 30, for a 5 p.m. reception and 6 p.m. awards ceremony honoring these
talented young artists on in the Lobby.
Volunteers & Docents
Summer internships for college students and volunteer opportunities for all ages are available! Are you
interested in sharing your knowledge and love of the visual arts with others? Become a Figge docent.
A docent class is scheduled this fall, during which participants will be taught to look at, analyze and
discuss works of art to engage visitors to the museum in conversations about selected works in the
galleries. Candidates should have a strong interest in the visual arts, enjoy public speaking and have a
genuine appreciation for all visitors. Contact Heather Aaronson for more information at 563.326.7804
x2045 or [email protected].
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Friends of the Figge
brings excitement to
the arts community
Join us in welcoming the newest organization
to the museum—the Friends of the Figge!
The idea for the new Friends group was
inspired by the original Friends of Art auxiliary
organization established during the days of
the Davenport Museum of Art, the Figge’s
predecessor. Beginning in 1928, the Friends
of Art supported the DMA by funding acquisitions and exhibitions, hosting special events and
sponsoring guest lecturers and performers. The group eventually dissipated after the opening of
the Figge in 2005, leaving a legacy of thousands of works of art added to the City’s collection.
With the museum’s 10th anniversary just around the corner, the Figge’s Development staff
created an opportunity last fall for a group of enthusiastic supporters to implement a new
Friends organization. The steering committee (now Board) of 18 members held meetings and
began building the foundation and direction for the new Friends of the Figge group.
In addition to assisting the museum in fulfilling its mission of bringing art and people
together, the Friends of the Figge group will help build attendance at museum events and
develop quality relationships in support of the museum.
“What an exciting time, as we anticipate the 10th anniversary, for this group to become
re-energized and involved in planning upcoming events,” said Debby Stafford, co-chair of
the organization along with Nancy Seidler.
Any Figge donor at the $125 Benefactor level and above is considered a member of the
Friends of the Figge. Look for exclusive Friends-only opportunities in the coming months,
such as an invitation-only breakfast before the Figge’s first-ever Print Fair on June 21 (page
15) and exhibition preview events.
The Friends also will host its inaugural signature event on August 9—a festive brunch and
art auction, complete with the return of the Velvet Elvis. Sound like fun? It will be! For more
details on the group and how to become involved, contact Raelene Pullen, development
director, at 563.345.6637.
Member Updates
Red, White and Boom!
Art Lovers Book Club
6-10 p.m. Saturday, July 4
FREE Members Event
This member’s book club meets at 1 p.m.
on the first Wednesday of most months in
the museum’s Dining Room, with discussions
led by Figge Docents. All art lovers are
welcome!
Celebrate Independence Day at the Figge,
the perfect place to watch the City of
Davenport’s annual fireworks display over the
Mississippi River! Doors open at 6 p.m. Come
early to get a seat on the patio and enjoy a
cocktail at the cash bar. Grab a bowl and dig
in during the FREE ice cream social (while
supplies last). Fireworks begin at 9:30 p.m.
Members may bring additional guests for
just $2 per person. If you plan to attend,
please RSVP before July 1 to Amy Martens
at [email protected] or call
563.345.6638.
Wednesday, May 6
Lisette’s List by Susan Vreeland
Wednesday, June 3
Chagall: A Biography by Jackie Wullschiager
Wednesday, July 1
Pissarro’s People by Richard R. Brettell
gALLERY Tours
Tours begin at 1:30 p.m. in the lobby
and are free with membership or paid
admission.
Sunday, April 19
Saturdays, April 18 & 25
Figge Highlights
Sundays, June 14 & 25
Sundays, June 28, July 12 & 19
Saturdays, June 27, July 11 & 18
FIGGE TRIP: Best of the Midwest
September 23-27, 2015
$865 (double-occupancy) or
$1,330 (single occupancy)
$200 deposit due by May 15
Join us on a luxury motorcoach tour
that will focus on world-class art in three
beautiful and unique midwest cities.
Stops include the St. Louis Art Museum,
set in beautiful and historic Forest Park,
Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
in the heart of the Ozarks in Bentonville,
Arkansas, and the Nelson-Atkins Museum
of Art in Kansas City.
Cost includes transportation via coach
bus, museum admission, four nights’
accommodations, two group lunches, a
farewell dinner, bottled water and snacks.
Additional meals or personal activities will
be covered by the trip participant.
For registration information and deadlines,
and to register, contact:
Andy Koski, Travel Consultant
[email protected]
Gulliver’s Travel, Southpark Mall
4500 16th St., Moline, IL 61265
309.762.8800
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Your membership
supports our mission.
JOIN TODAY!
As the Figge Art Museum prepares to
celebrate its 10th anniversary, there has
never been a more exciting time to join!
From guest appearances and first-time
events, to public art on the plaza and our
annual fireworks watch party, there’s sure
to be something for everyone to enjoy!
A yearly membership contribution of
just $40, $50 or $75 supports the daily
expenses of operating the museum. Donors
who contribute beyond membership enable
us to display special exhibitions and help
build and preserve our world-class collection
of art—now and for future generations.
Plus, ALL members enjoy these
exclusive benefits:
• Unlimited FREE admission
• Invitations to attend special
members-only events
• 10% Museum Store discount, plus
double discounts during Member
Appreciation Weekend
• Discounts on studio classes and
workshops
Join or renew your membership
online at www.figgeartmuseum.org, call
563.345.6638, visit the Museum Store
or fill out the pledge envelope found in the
center of this newsletter.
See for yourself all the Figge has to
offer!
What does the Figge mean to you?
Aggie Waterstreet
Becoming a member of the Figge is one of
the best moves I have ever made, and has
been the best value! For only $75, my son
and I have been invited to attend at least
20 events since becoming members. I love
the Figge—it has been a delightful, fun and
intriguing experience. The museum entrance
is large and inviting into a world that is
magical, creative and meaningful. I find the
art either challenges my senses or is just
beauty that washes over me.
When board member Kay Hall invited us
all to find a piece of art that speaks to us,
become friends with it and visit it, I think
her message was, in part, a metaphor to
encourage us to bring a friend to the Figge
with whom to share our experiences. But
the other meaning actually put words to
my relationship with art.
Two times in my life, I have made friends
with art and visited it, not really understanding I was doing that until I heard Kay’s
words. The first time was in college at
St. Ambrose—I would visit the Virgin Mary
Grotto. There was something about the
baby Jesus’ eyes that spoke to me. Even
after college, I would visit the Grotto and
oftentimes take my son.
My second experience was when my best
friend went through cancer. There was an
abstract painting in one of the physician
buildings. I can’t explain why, but a particular
pink in the painting was beautiful to me.
In retrospect, I think it helped me escape
the fear of what was going on. Something
about that thread of pink was so hopeful and
gripping to me.
As a psychologist, I know how powerful
art therapy can be—what it can disclose
and heal. Sometimes my work exposes me
to dark and difficult things that go on in the
world. The Figge is such a joyful counterbalance to that.
I have met people here and found existing
friends that I didn’t realize were already
members until I saw them at an event.
Beside the passionate staff, art, classes and
receptions, it’s a great place to socialize.
In short, it’s been one big positive for me!
—Aggie Waterstreet
Help the Figge flourish
The Figge’s Development Department is conducting an online survey in an effort to improve
the visitor, member and donor experience at the museum. The survey has been sent via email
to three targeted groups—non-members, members and donors—utilizing any active emails
we have on file in our database. If you have received the survey via email, please take 5-10
minutes to respond before May 1. Reminders will be sent periodically until the cutoff date.
If you have not yet received a survey but would like to participate, contact Amy Martens
at 563.345.6638 or [email protected]. Hard copies also are available to fill
out in the Museum Store. Exclusive offers are available to anyone who participates AND fills
out the required information on the second page of the survey.
Thank you for supporting the arts in your community!
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A r t a t H ea r t G A L A
The Paper Ball
Join us for an evening of elegance, fine dining and fun during The Paper Ball—
the Figge’s 9th annual Art at Heart Gala. This year’s theme celebrates the
exhibition American Moderns on Paper: Masterworks from the Wadsworth
Antheneum Museum of Art (see page 4). The exhibition includes 87 exceptional
works by 44 artists from the Wadsworth Antheneum’s permanent collection, from
Charles Demuth and Maurice Prendergast to Salvador Dalí and Georgia O’Keeffe.
Friday, June 5, 2015
5:30 p.m. Cocktails
7 p.m. Dinner
8 p.m. ArtBar
Paper-themed attire is encouraged!
Individual ticket $125
The ArtBar (after-party only)
$25 in advance, $30 at the door
Table Sponsor $1,800/10 guests
or $1,000/2 guests
For more information or to make
a reservation by May 25, contact
Raelene Pullen at 563.345.6637
or [email protected].
The Print Fair
Looking for the perfect Father’s Day gift? The
Figge is pleased to announce our first-ever
Print Fair from noon-5 p.m. Sunday, June 21.
Four print and photography specialists will
be on hand with hundreds of prints and
photographs for purchase.
The fair will be preceded by an invitationonly “Collector’s Breakfast” from 9-11 a.m.
in the museum’s dining room. Cost is $20
per person. RSVP by calling 563.326.7804
x7890 by June 15.
During breakfast, specialists will provide
guests with a brief introduction to print and
photograph collecting and connoisseurship.
They also will present several works the
Figge hopes to acquire, and guests will be
invited to vote for the works they would
most like to see in the Figge collection.
Through the breakfast, the Friends of the
Figge are encouraged to actively participate
in building the museum’s collection. We hope
to establish the fair as a bi-annual event.
Recognition and membership in the
Friends of the Figge begins at the $125
Benefactor level. Contact Raelene Pullen,
development director, at 563.356.6637
to donate today and become a Friend!
Hospitality sponsor
The Figge will host a night at the museum on Thursday,
May 7, to decorate your own paper costume or create paper
accessories to wear at the gala. Some materials will be provided.
Bring your ideas and inspiration for a fun night of creation!
Premier Sponsor
Supporting Event Sponsors
Andy and
Debi Butler
Table sponsors (to date)
Don Doucette and Lynn Drazinski • Dr. Randy and Linda Lewis • Delia and Dave Meier
Paragon Commercial Interiors • Quad City Bank & Trust • Susan Quail of Q10 Enterprises
Riverboat Development Authority • Doug and Deb Roberts • Rick and Nancy Seidler
U.S. Bank • Wells Fargo • Mark and Barbara Zimmerman
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#74
C.A. Ficke Society
“Well…all right then, let’s get going and make it happen.”
—Tom Gildehaus on building the Figge’s endowment
During its 40-plus years of existence, the
John Deere Classic has delivered more than
$60 million to area charities—most of it
through the Birdies for Charity program.
Because the annual golf tournament covers
all administrative costs, 100% of every
pledge collected goes directly to your
specified charity.
Perhaps best of all, the tournament
also takes its annual profits and sends
an additional check to each qualifying
organization, adding a 5-10% bonus to
the existing contributions from generous
community donors. So, for each dollar
pledged and collected, charities receive
between $1.05 and $1.10. Together,
we can continue to fulfill our mission of
bringing art and people together!
This means that YOUR donation
through the Birdies program can generate
additional earnings for the Figge Art
Museum, which count toward the Figge
Annual Fund. With the museum’s 10th
anniversary celebration coming up this
summer, there has never been a better
time to pledge your support and ensure
the museum’s status as a vibrant and vital
part of the Quad Cities and surrounding
communities.
The 2015 John Deere Classic is set
for July 6-12. In the coming weeks,
pledge forms will be distributed through
the mail to past donors, giving you the
chance to win prizes and feel good about
supporting the arts in your community.
Pledge forms also may be picked up
at the museum. Please encourage any
friends, neighbors or colleagues who are
interested in the program to add BIRDIE
#74 to their pledge forms. Your encouragement will help us reach our goal!
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The excitement that fills the Figge as we prepare to celebrate the 10th
anniversary of today’s museum and the 90th anniversary as the art
museum serving this community is dampened only by the thought that
Tom and Mary Waterman Gildehaus will not be here to share it.
It is difficult—even impossible—to imagine the Figge would be here
today were it not for a few key individuals: Tom and Mary were two of
those few. Their efforts are living evidence of the impact each of us can
make to any project with which we are passionate.
After Tom’s sudden passing last spring, Dr. Randy and Linda Lewis created an endowment
named for Tom and Mary, and made the first major gift. Tom’s dream was to build an endowment
large enough to care for the museum’s operational budget. Through the generosity of 85
contributors who loved Tom and Mary and chose to support Tom’s dream, that fund has grown
to nearly $84,000. If you intended to make a gift but have not yet done so, I urge you to
make it before May 1. Donors to this endowment will have the opportunity to be named in the
Figge catalogue chronicling the history of our museum. The book will be dedicated to Tom and
Mary Waterman Gildehaus.
Our endowment has grown considerably this past year. July 3, 2015, marks the first
anniversary of the dedication of the Katz Gallery, gifted in memory of Isador, Ruth Evelyn
and Judith Katz by Marty Katz and his family with a $500,000 gift. It is fitting that we will
celebrate with a private dinner for members and new inductees of our planned giving society,
the C.A. Ficke Society, in the Katz Gallery space.
The Ficke Society is the name for the group of individuals and families who have chosen
to make a major gift to the endowment or have included a gift to the Figge through their
estate planning. In the last two months alone, we are pleased to welcome four new members.
C.A. Ficke Society members recognize our endowment is the lifeblood of the Figge
Art Museum.
If you love the museum, its mission, the effect it has on thousands of children, adults and
families, or even if you simply appreciate the overall impact the Figge makes on our local
economy, I ask you to consider making a gift to the museum’s endowment. Your gift will
honor the legacy of those who have come before us in these last 90 years and provide for
those who are yet to come in the next 90 years.
Raelene Pullen, Director of Development • 563.345.6637
C.A. Ficke Society Members
Amir and Lisa Arbisser
Tara Barney
Beaux Arts Fund Committee
Melvin and Randy Berlin
Robert F. Bina and
Delores De Wilde Bina
Elise A. Brett*
Paul S. and Rosemari Caruso
Martha Easter-Wells
Frances Emerson and
Robert McClurg
Thomas K. and Jennifer Figge
Bonnie Fox
Bud Fox*
Anonymous
John and Kay Hall
Shirley Harris
Zeivel Harris*
Michael and Hedy Hustedde
David and Margaret Iglehart
Judith Katz*
Ruth Evelyn and Isador Katz*
J. Randolph and Linda Lewis
Robert and Sherry Lindsay
Walter E. Neiswanger*
Scott and Raelene Pullen
Chris and Mary Rayburn
Paul and Karen Rohlf
Tim Schiffer and
Pamela Kendall Schiffer
David and Wynne Schafer
Virginia Seifert*
Steve and Anne Sinner
John and Diane Slover, Jr.
Mrs. John H. Staak
Cal and Jill Werner
Jane Werner*
*Denotes deceased member
Discover art, history and culture in Quad Cities museums
during Museum Week, June 13-21. More than 15 museums in
the Quad Cities area will provide special activities, exhibitions
and promotions throughout the week. Figge events will
include museum tours, PechaKucha Night, Free Family Day,
the Print Fair and more! Check out the Calendar (page 10)
for a complete list of activities.
Beaux Arts Fair
Feeling the Pinch at Tax Time?
Reduce your state taxes and benefit the Figge at the same time! We are more than halfway
to our goal of raising $90,000 in new endowment funds, which will qualify the museum
for an additional $30,000 through a Challenge Grant from the Iowa Cultural Trust. Iowa
taxpayers who make a gift to the challenge through the Community Foundation of the
Great River Bend will qualify for the Endow Iowa tax credit, reducing their state income tax
bill. For more information, call Raelene Pullen, director of development, at 563.345.6637.
Rajun Cajun Recap
Colorful masks, glittering strands of beads
and bluesy Zydeco music set a festive tone
during the annual Mardi Gras Rajun Cajun
Fest at the Figge on Fat Tuesday, February
17. Dorrell Wenninger, KWQC’s new
weekend meteorologist, emceed the event
and encouraged nearly 300 attendees to
try a little taste of New Orleans. Ten local
chefs dished up Cajun-inspired creations—
everything from spicy Cajun pulled pork
sliders and duck sausage over green onion
grits, to traditional pralines and bourbon
maple ice cream. Zeke’s Island Café beat out
the competition to win the People’s Choice
Award for best food of the evening with their
chicken and sausage etouffee served over a
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, May 9
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday May 10
(Museum opens at noon on Sunday)
$2 Museum Admission Saturday
Free Admission Sunday for Mothers
11 a.m.-2 p.m. FREE Spin Art on the Plaza
More than 200 artisans will fill the plaza in
front of the Figge Art Museum and nearby
streets with a variety of handmade crafts,
including jewelry, pottery, stained glass, fine
furniture, sculptures and more. Spin art will
once again be available for kids of all ages.
All proceeds from the Beaux Arts Fair benefit
programming and exhibitions at the Figge.
bed of dirty rice. All proceeds from the event
benefit Figge programs and exhibitions.
Thanks to the participating chefs:
Eric Hauman & Robert Meanor | Crow Valley
Dave Micklewright | Figge Art Museum
Bryan Tyler, Robert Estes & Tony
Gonzales | Gramma’s Kitchen
Steve Hall & Brian Neal | The J Bar
Mark Pilichowski | Johnny’s Italian
Steakhouse
Jeff Grunder | The Machine Shed
Rob Eggers | Paddlewheel Sports Bar & Grill
Frank Berner | Sippi’s
Vincent Anderson | Thunder Bay Grille
Jason Stewart | Zeke’s Island Cafe,
2015 winner
Thanks for coming—see you for next
year’s Mardi Gras on February 9, 2016!
Cell: 563.370.8990
Fax: 563.388.8171
Stan Goodyear, CFP, CPA
REALTOR®, Licensed in
Iowa & Illinois, SRES®
4545 Welcome Way
Davenport, IA 52806
[email protected]
www.StanleyGoodyear.RuhlHomes.com
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Museum Giving
CONTRIBUTIONS
ARTIST CIRCLE
$1,000 +
Grant Wood Circle
$25,000 +
Anonymous
Anonymous
Barbara Alexander
Barry Anderson
Amir and Lisa Arbisser
Bill Barnes
Barney and Sandra Barnhill
R. Richard and Joan Bittner
Linda Bowers
Cynthia Carlson
Ralph and Marcia Congdon
Don A. and Connie Decker
Doris and Victor Day Foundation
Enviromark Corporation
John and Lisa Figge
Bonnie Fox
The Fulton and Susie Collins Foundation
Bill and Chris Gallin
Alfred and Sally Griggs
Bernhard and Vera Haas
Phyllis Hallene
Alan and Kristina Harris
James Havercamp
Johnson Watkins Family Foundation
Rajesh and Subha Kalathur
Martin and Susan Katz
George and Charlotte Koenigsaecker
Jane and Kevin Koski
Kenneth Koupal and Thomas Kersting
The Honorable Tom Lytton
and Mary Lind
Michael and Denise Mack
Robert and Janet McCabe
Ray and Jill McLaughlin
Dennis Miller
Daniel and Jennifer Molyneaux
Samuel and Elisabeth Norwood
Susan Perry and Stanley Goodyear
Richard and Dianne Phinney
Steven and Bonnie Powell
Sarah and Tom Priest
Rauch Family Foundation, Inc
Harold and Patricia Rayburn
Tim Schiffer and
Pamela Kendall Schiffer
Larry and Marilyn Schreiber
Steve and Anne Sinner
Mara Sovey
Sam and Lori Syverud
Tom and Brooke Terronez
Paul and Donna VanDuyne
Richard and Susan Vermeer
Richard and Susan von Maur
Dana and Faye Waterman
Robert and Kimberly Waterman
Patricia Watkins
Catherine Weideman
Don and Lanora Welzenbach
Gary and Becky Whitaker
William and Kay Whitmore
Dale and Marie Ziegler
Anonymous
Melvin and Randy Berlin
Elise A. Brett*
Ruth Evelyn and Isador Katz*
* Deceased
Director Circle
$10,000 +
Andrew and Debi Butler
Martha Easter-Wells
Frances Emerson and Robert McClurg
J. Hunt and Diane Harris II
Susan Quail
Douglas and Debra Roberts
David and Wynne Schafer
CURATOR CIRCLE
$5,000 +
Samuel and Marsha Allen
Paul S. and Rosemari Caruso
The Easter Family Fund
James and Sandra Figge
Patricia Figge
Thomas K. and Jennifer Figge
Robert and Patricia Hanson
Shirley Harris
R. Josef and Tilis Hofmann
Todd and Mary Beth Kunau
Brian J. and Elizabeth Figge Lemek
Brian and Diana Lovett
Daniel A. Molyneaux
Henry and Linda Neuman
Chris and Mary Rayburn
Jon and Diane Robken
Rick and Nancy Seidler
William and Marie Wise
Family Foundation
EXHIBITOR CIRCLE
$2,500 +
Tara Barney
Mark and Rita Bawden
Rick Bowers
Don and Dee Bruemmer
John and Nancy Danico
Don Doucette and Lynn Drazinski
Stephen Figge
Gloria Gierke
John and Kay Hall
Ross and Judie Lance
Barbara Leidenfrost
Delia and Dave Meier
Navigant Consulting, Inc.
Linda Olsen
William Prichard
Raelene and Scott Pullen
Alan and Julie Renken
Kay Runge
Ralph and Jennifer Saintfort
John and Diane Slover, Jr.
The Thomas O. and Margaret Nobis
Foundation Fund
Mark and Dana Wilkinson
Mark and Barbara Zimmerman
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PATRON
$500 +
Randall and Mary Pat Bay
Jack Bernstein
Robert F. Bina and
Delores De Wilde Bina
Blackhawk Bank & Trust
John and Patricia Blackman
Mike and Barb Bleedorn
Kathy Lewis Bouckley
Bill and Dixie Burress
Dean Christensen
Collectors of Wood Art
Doctors Without Borders
Michael and Linda Duffy
Aaron and Natalie Dunlop
Kristin Esche
Robert and Karlen Fellows
Dawn Fensterbusch
James and Jayne Field
Deb and Bill Fitzsimmons
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Mr. and Mrs. Russell Lynes, 1989.67; William C. McNulty, The Whirlpool, “In the 50s”, circa 1930, drypoint, 2013.6.
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