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views from the
Summer 2014
African American Art Since 1950:
Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center
September 27, 2014-January 4, 2015
Letter from the Director
VIEWS from the Figge
Summer 2014 • Issue 17
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Too often, the arts are seen as a frill, not an integral part of the learning process,
and the benefits of including the arts in the K-12 curriculum are difficult to
quantify. As museums and other cultural organizations seek to make the case for
themselves to government agencies, foundations and to their communities, a
number of recent studies have provided solid evidence of the value of the arts as
part of the broader curriculum.
When the Crystal Bridges Museum opened in northwest Arkansas—an area that
never before had ready access to an art museum—researchers saw an opportunity
to conduct a scientific study of the effects of museum field trips on students. The
number of K-12 classes in the area exceeded the tour capacity of the museum, so
the study randomly divided classes into two groups: one that visited the museum for
a guided tour and lunch, and one that stayed at school. Follow-up tests conducted
several weeks after the field trips showed a marked rise in four specific areas of
learning on the part of the students who visited the museum, with a surprising level of
retention from only one visit. The effect on students from disadvantaged schools was
even greater, with gains almost double those of studies from other schools. In other
words, a half-day spent at the museum is more than entertainment; it is a valuable
tool in the students’ overall education.
Another recent study by the National Endowment for the Arts shows that at-risk
students from schools where the arts are integrated into the overall curriculum over
a multi-year period were three times more likely than their peers to earn bachelor’s
degrees, and were more apt to be engaged, voting citizens in their communities.
At the Figge, this evidence of the importance of arts programs for student success
confirms our commitment to making our student tours, outreach and family programs
available to the greatest possible number of students in the community. This year,
we hosted nearly 5,000 students in K-12 classes who came to the museum for
docent-led tours, with the cost of the buses for many schools subsidized through our
partnership with the John Deere Foundation. Many of these students also benefited
from the Big Picture Outreach Program, which served more than 20,000 students
in the past year. Our free receptions for the seven Young Artist exhibitions attracted
more than 2,200 students and their families, and our free family days provided
hands-on art experiences for thousands more.
This year, in response to the demand, we have added a second staff member to our
Big Picture program. Brian Allen, of the Western Illinois University Museum Studies
program, will join Laura Dunn in visiting schools and after-school programs across
the region. This expansion is funded, in part, by a challenge grant from the Windgate
Charitable Foundation, as well as by grants and the generous sponsors and guests at
our Art at Heart Gala. Thank you for making it possible to continue bringing art into
the lives of students in your community!
Tim Schiffer
Executive Director
Figge Board of Trustees
Board Members
Tara Barney President
Dr. Amir Arbisser
Kay Hall
Kay Runge
Andrew J. Butler Immediate Past President
Rodney Blackwell
Delia Meier
Wynne Schafer
Cindy Carlson Vice President
David English
Sue Quail
Mark Schwiebert
Dana Wilkinson Treasurer
Ken Freedman
Jim Russell
Nancy Seidler
Dee Bruemmer Secretary
Hunt Harris
Doug Roberts
Don Doucette, Ph.D. At Large
Dr. Randy Lewis At Large
Two Americans in Paris
Stuart Davis and Grant Wood
July 12-November 2, 2014
F
rom the mid-19th century until World War II, American artists flocked to Paris in pursuit of inspiration
and professional credibility. Widely regarded as the cultural capital of the world, the French metropolis
enabled aspiring artists to study the Old Masters and experiment with contemporary artistic trends.
Two Americans in Paris focuses on the experiences and subsequent careers of two such artists—Grant Wood
and Stuart Davis. Both studied in Paris during the 1920s, but built their reputations championing a distinctly
American art. Wood emerged as a leading spokesman for Regionalism, while Davis was a strong proponent of
American modernism.
The exhibition seeks to bring together a sampling of works that demonstrate the influence of European
art on their careers. Works such as Wood’s Return from Bohemia (1935) and History of Penmanship (1933)
suggest that, despite his vocal opposition, he nevertheless incorporated elements of modernism in his work.
These images will be presented alongside a suite of prints by Davis that reflects the influence of Fernand
Léger, Henri Matisse and other prominent Parisian painters. Like Wood, Davis pursued a distinctly American
aesthetic by reconciling the stylistic influence of avant-garde artists with a desire to capture the vitality of
American urban life.
Sponsored by Don and Connie Decker and Robert W. Baird
Exhibition Opening/Curator Talk
Art Talk
Thursday, July 17
5:30 p.m. Reception
7 p.m. Curator Talk
7 p.m. Thursday, July 31
Members are invited to a special opening reception
for Two Americans in Paris followed by a Curator
Talk with Dr. Rima Girnius, Figge curator.
Dr. Tony Morris will give a historical art talk that
examines artists Stuart Davis and Grant Wood.
Dr. Morris is an Assistant Professor of Art History at
Austin Peay State University in Clarksville, Tennessee.
Exhibition Tours
1:30 p.m. Saturdays
July 12, August 2, 16
1:30 p.m. Sundays
July 20, August 10, 17
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Exhibition Programming
Free Family Day
Saturday, September 27
10 a.m.-1 p.m. Guided Activities
Celebrate the special exhibition from the
Driskell Center with hands-on art projects,
performances and gallery activities. Free
admission all day.
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Film: The Loving Story
6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 2
As part of the Created Equal: America’s Civil
Rights Struggle initiative of the National
Endowment for the Humanities (NEH), the
Afro-American Heritage Center is hosting the
documentary The Loving Story, which provides
the definitive account of Loving v. Virginia,
the 1967 Supreme Court decision to legalize
interracial marriage. A discussion will follow.
African American Art Since 1950:
Perspectives from the David C. Driskell Center
September 27, 2014-January 4, 2015
Comprised of more than 55 works from
the David C. Driskell Center’s permanent
collection, this exhibition traces the
development of African American art during
the second half of the 20th century and
features a range of media, style and content
to demonstrate the growing prominence and
complexity of African American expression.
The exhibition is organized around three
central themes. The first introduces the
work of artists who were contemporaries,
collaborators and students of David C. Driskell.
Beginning in the 1950s and ’60s, Sam Gilliam,
Romare Bearden and others explored what
it meant to be an African American artist by
experimenting with abstraction or turning to
the art of the African Diaspora, when African
people dispersed throughout the Americas and
Caribbean during the Transatlantic Slave Trade.
Their efforts opened up the possibilities for
future generations of African American artists.
The second theme addresses the
influence of postmodern theory on our
understanding of identity, especially as it
relates to race, sexuality and gender. Betye
Saar and Carrie Mae Weems, for example,
turned to the female body to question
traditional gender roles or explore their own
personal histories.
Finally, the exhibition focuses on the
efforts of emerging artists like Sanford
Biggers and Willie Cole. Increasingly global in
their approach, these contemporary artists
use a wide array of media to provide a fresh
perspective on questions of cultural and
social identity.
About the David C. Driskell Center The David C. Driskell Center for the Study of the Visual
Arts and Culture of African Americans and the African Diaspora at the University of Maryland, College Park,
celebrates the legacy of David C. Driskell—distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Art, artist, art
historian, collector and curator—by preserving the rich heritage of African American visual art and culture.
Established in 2001, the Driskell Center provides an intellectual home for those who are interested in broadening the field of African Diasporic studies. The Driskell Center is committed to collecting, documenting and
presenting African American art, as well as replenishing and expanding the field.
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This program has been made possible by a major grant
from the NEH as part of its Bridging Cultures initiative,
in partnership with the Gilder Lehrman Institute of
American History.
Exhibition Opening
Thursday, October 16
5:30 p.m. Opening Reception
7 p.m. Talk
Dorit Yaron, deputy director of the Driskell
Center, will speak about the Driskell Center
and describe the process of curating the
exhibition. Professor Curlee R. Holton,
executive director, will discuss the Driskell
Center and the exhibition as they pertain to
the larger scope of African American art and
the American art canon.
Interpretive Response in
Dance and Music
7 p.m. Thursday, October 23
Dorian Byrd—founder, director, choreographer
and instructor for Imani! Dancers & Studio for
Cultural Arts—will collaborate with musician
and professor Coleman Harris to interpret
select artworks in a performance.
This program is made possible by an Arts Dollar$ grant
from Quad City Arts and the group artsBASICS for
coordinating this community collaboration.
Art Talk
7 p.m. Thursday, November 6
Dr. Jo-Ann Morgan will speak on African
American visual culture. Dr. Morgan is Associate
Professor in the African American Studies
Department at Western Illinois University.
Living Proof Exhibit: Cancer Survivor Art
August 16-October 26, 2014
Living Proof Exhibit showcases the passion, courage and talent of cancer survivors who use
art as a way to celebrate and reflect upon survival. The artworks range in scope from multiartist pieces created during group therapy sessions to highly individualized artworks made in
a broad array of media. This exhibition is in collaboration with the group Living Proof Exhibit
(livingproofexhibit.org), a non-profit organization that provides free art therapy classes for
cancer patients and survivors.
Exhibition Opening
Thursday, August 21
7 p.m. Gallery Talk
Pamela Crouch, executive director and co-founder of
Living Proof Exhibit (LPE), and Mary Ellen Cunningham,
president and co-founder of LPE, will speak about the
exhibition and its importance to contributing artists,
cancer survivors and the Quad Cities community.
In conjunction with the Full Circle Project, Living Proof Exhibit is offering a FREE three-part
art therapy program for cancer patients, survivors and caretakers. Registration for the
program includes all three sessions:
Papermaking • 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, September 6
Bookmaking • 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, September 13
Journaling • 1-3 p.m. Saturday, September 13
To register, contact Pamela Crouch at 309.781.6227 or [email protected].
Limited registration (24). All supplies provided. Bring a sack lunch and beverage.
Film Screening of NED the Movie • 2 p.m. Sunday, September 21
In NED the Movie, cancer surgeons become a rock band, patients become fans, music
changes the journey and rhythm heals. The film’s title references No Evidence of Disease,
and the film explores an unconventional rock band made up of six gynecologic oncologists
who specialize in women’s reproductive cancers. Following the film, Jodie Kavensky,
executive director of the NormaLeah Ovarian Cancer Foundation, and survivors from
the Sisterhood of the Teal Tiaras will host a discussion and Q&A session.
Living Proof Exhibit PechaKucha Night • 6:30 p.m. Thursday, September 25
This special PechaKucha Night will feature contributing artists to the Living Proof
Exhibit, as well as area professionals who believe in the healing power of art therapy
for cancer survivors.
Wine & Art Special Session: Cancer Patients, Survivors & Caretakers
6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 2 • Instructor: Emily Christenson; $20/person
Enjoy light hors d’oeuvres, wine and sweet treats while painting with artist Emily
Christenson in a relaxed, social studio setting. This special evening is a
collaborative effort between Living Proof Exhibit and the Figge Art
Museum to celebrate the strength and resilience of cancer survivors and
the caretakers who offer them comfort and aid. Pre-registration
required. Call Heather at 563.326.7804 x2045 or email
[email protected] to register.
Exhibition sponsored by
Turned Wood
August 30, 2014-January 25, 2015
In the Lewis Gallery, a selection of works from
the Figge collection will showcase artists who
have been inspired by the unique qualities of
wood. Artists will include Steve Sinner, Lane
Phillips, Galan Carpenter, Harvey Fein and
Michael Mode.
The installation also will feature several
recent acquisitions, including Michael
Peterson’s New Terrain (2008), made
possible through the generosity of the
Windgate Charitable Foundation.
Figgeo Film Series
September 18-November 9, 2014
This fall, the Figge is pleased to announce the
return of the Figgeo Film Series. Continuing
on 2013’s Figgeo theme, the series will look
back into the archives of Fluxus-influenced
art videos with two classic works: 1978’s
Merce by Merce by Paik—a collaboration
between Fluxus member Nam June Paik with
the legendary choreographer/dancer Merce
Cunningham—as well as 1977’s lyrical short
video Sweet Light from video pioneer Bill
Viola. 20Hz, a 2011 work by British duo
Semiconductor, will provide an example of
environmental themes in contemporary video
art. The video was generated from radio
waves produced during a geomagnetic storm
occurring in the Earth’s upper atmosphere.
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Exhibition Opening
ARTISTS FIRST
College Art Faculty of the Quad Cities
September 13-November 2, 2014
T
he Figge works with all the colleges and universities in the region to engage
students with projects, such as the College Invitational exhibition, College Night,
brown bag lunches with visiting artists, classes in our studios and intern and
volunteer opportunities. College art professors are our unsung partners in these projects.
But beginning September 13, the exhibition Artists First will focus on their talents and
achievements as working artists.
The exhibition will feature works by art professors from Ashford University, Augustana
College, Black Hawk College, Eastern Iowa Community College, Knox College, Monmouth
College, St. Ambrose University and Western Illinois University. (Works by the art faculty of
the University of Iowa will be featured in their biennial exhibition at the Figge in March 2015.)
The works will be selected by guest curators Pamela White, professor of Museum Studies at
Western Illinois University and former director of the University of Iowa Museum of Art, and
Leslie Bell, artist and retired art professor at St. Ambrose.
Artists First is presented through
a grant from Quad City Arts.
Thursday, September 18
7 p.m. Exhibition Introduction
Exhibition jurors Pamela White and Leslie Bell
will introduce the exhibition while speaking
to its importance in the academic field of
studio arts instruction and its connection to
practicing, professional artists.
Artists First PechaKucha Night
6:30 p.m. Thursday, October 9
This special PechaKucha Night will feature
contributing artists to the exhibition
Artists First.
Art Talks
1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 12
1:30 p.m. Sunday, October 26
Contributing artists will take turns discussing
their artworks, as well as the rewards and
difficulties of being teaching artists at the
college level.
New Acquisitions
Self Taught Genius
Coming to the Figge on the national tour's
first stop outside New York, Self-Taught
Genius: Treasures from the American Folk
Art Museum celebrates one of the most
unique and cherished American traditions:
folk art. The exhibition will open
November 15.
This exhibition and the national tour of Self-Taught Genius:
Treasures from the American Folk Art Museum are made
possible by generous funding from the
Henry Luce Foundation, as part of its 75th
anniversary initiative.
Artist unidentified, Flag Gate, Jefferson
County, New York, c. 1876, Paint on wood
with iron and brass, 39 1/2 x 57 x 3 3/4",
Collection American Folk Art Museum
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The Figge is pleased to announce the acquisition of a number of important works of art as gifts
to the museum. The gift of renowned Haitian artist Philomé Obin’s Self-Portrait, circa 1980,
is dedicated in memory of George S. Nader. David Plowden’s image The Mid-Hudson Bridge,
Poughkeepsie, NY, 1969, is one of more than 100 photographs donated by the artist this year,
and will be featured in the 2016 exhibition, David Plowden: An American Master. Finally, the
recent closing of legendary New York gallery OK Harris Works of Art inspired the donation of
two major sculptures by the late Robert Rohm: Untitled (Cloaked Core), 1999, and Untitled
(Double Flaps), 1999. Both Rohm sculptures currently are on view at the top of the grand
staircase on the second floor of the museum.
Liam O’Neill: Big Turnings
This August and September, the Bechtel Plaza
at the Figge will become an outdoor woodshop
as Irish wood artist Liam O’Neill constructs a
temporary woodturning lathe made of cast
concrete. O'Neill will create a large scale turned
wood sculpture over the course of four weeks.
The raw material for the piece will be a locally
sourced tree trunk approximately three feet in
diameter and six feet long. O’Neill will sculpt
the piece first using chainsaws, then finer
tools, followed by sandblasting and torching
to achieve the desired finish. Finally, it will be
attached on a plinth for display.
O’Neill is an internationally acclaimed wood
artist who has exhibited his work across the
United States. He began as an apprentice
under John Shiel in Bagenalstown, Ireland,
and worked for nearly 11 years setting up
and managing the woodturning section of
Retos, a rehabilitation facility for adults with
disabilities in Shannon, County Clare. O’Neill
also was influential in establishing the Irish
Woodturners Guild.
From 1983 to 1985, O’Neill won First
Prize in the Royal Dublin Society’s Craft
Competition (Wood Turning Section). In
1984, he was awarded the Dr. Muriel Gahan
Scholarship to the U.S.A. to travel and study
with leading American wood turners. He built
his first large scale outdoor lathe in 1997,
and has continued to develop and refine his
outdoor works since then.
Figge visitors will see the sculpture
progress from a huge tree trunk to a finished
sculpture, and will be able to interact with
the artist on an ongoing and informal basis.
O'Neill will work on the plaza Tuesday through
Saturday over the course of project. Visitors
are invited to view the sculpture while the
concrete cures during the Beaux Arts Fair
September 6-7. The unveiling is scheduled
for Sunday, September 14. The finished piece
will be placed on long-term exhibition in
downtown Davenport.
Liam O’Neill’s artist residency and the Big Turnings project
are funded in part by the Downtown Davenport Partnership
and by Alcoa.
Figge Going Mobile with OnCell
The Figge Art Museum will implement a mobile tour this summer to accompany a variety
of works within the permanent collection, ranging from Haitian to Mexican Colonial art.
The new mobile tour, built with OnCell’s platform, conveniently delivers behind-the-scenes
content and facts about the hand-selected works right to a visitor’s own cell phone—
completely free of charge.
“The tour allows us to build a relationship between objects in our collection and visitors,” said
Raelene Pullen, director of development. “We’ve worked to encompass a breadth of objects
from different collections, so there’s something for everyone to call into.”
To participate in the mobile tour—which can be accessed both on-site and off via cell
phone, smart phone or even landline—visitors can simply dial the Figge’s local tour number,
563.424.3997. Once connected, participants will hear a short greeting and instructions to
continue the mobile tour.
The Figge joins more than 1,200 U.S. and international venues served with OnCell
technology, including the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Smithsonian and Iowa’s own Des
Moines Art Center. Hunt Harris, Figge Board of Trustees member and chief sponsor of the
museum’s mobile tour, said the investment is a long-awaited and welcome addition to the Figge.
“Art museums can be intimidating to those of us without art backgrounds. Having an audio
explanation of major works makes the museum a less intimidating place and enhances our
understanding and appreciation of the works before us,” Harris said. “The Figge’s OnCell system
will enhance the educational mission of the Figge and make it a place where people want to go
to learn about art and the culture surrounding it.”
This mobile tour is donated by the Hunt and Diane Harris Family Foundation in honor of
Tom and Mary Waterman Gildehaus to continue their vision for the Figge as a world-class
art facility serving both residents and visitors.
Traveling Exhibition
The Figge’s exhibition Restoring the Spirit
– Celebrating Haitian Art will be on view
at the Vero Beach Museum of Art in Vero
Beach, Florida, from October 18, 2014
through February 1, 2015. The exhibition is
curated by Dr. Rima Girnius, Figge curator.
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a visitor.
Be a member.
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exhibitions and helps build and preserve our world-class collection of
art now and for future generations.
There’s always something happening at the Figge—and we want
you to be a part of it!
Amy Martens
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benefits of membership are discounts on classes, workshops and Museum Store merchandise,
as well as a subscription to our quarterly newsletter.
Become a part of the Figge family today—join or renew your membership online at
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As an extra bonus, if you enroll in our new automatic renewal program for any membership category, we’ll give you TWO MONTHS OF MEMBERSHIP FREE! With automatic renewal,
you’ll never miss out on receiving invitations to members-only events, you’re always kept “in-theknow” on Figge and community art events and you allow me, your membership manager, to
spend more time building relationships in the community and fulfilling the mission of the Figge.
We rely on the support of members and donors like you to continue enriching the lives of
residents and visitors alike. Thank you for helping make the Figge a vibrant and vital part of
the Quad Cities and surrounding communities!
Thank you!
The Figge would like to
thank Dr. Ann Rowson Love
for the tremendous impact
she’s had establishing and
strengthening Western
Illinois University’s Museum
Studies Graduate Program
(housed at the Figge Art
Museum), and congratulate
her as she begins a new career at Florida
State University. Dr. Rowson Love
has accepted a position as Assistant
Professor of Arts Administration,
Coordinator of Museum Education and
Visitor-Centered Exhibition. Her new
role will include starting a new master’s/
Ph.D. program in museum education
and visitor-centered exhibitions in the
Department of Art Education, which
will be in partnership with the Ringling
Museum in Sarasota, Florida.
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The Art of Framing
Calendar
For more information on these or other programs, visit www.figgeartmuseum.org.
21 Thursday
14 Sunday
2 Thursday
5:30 p.m. Opening Reception: Living
Proof Exhibit
7 p.m. Gallery Talk: Living Proof Exhibit
Exhibition Closes: Arthur Geisert’s
Thunderstorm
Liam O'Neill's Sculpture Unveiling
6 p.m. Cancer Survivors &
Caretakers Art Night
7 p.m. The Loving Story Film
23 Saturday
16 Tuesday
7 Tuesday
10 a.m Fused Glass Workshop
6 p.m. Figure Drawing
24 Thursday
28 Thursday
18 Thursday
6 p.m. Rug Hooking Class
5 p.m. $10 Cookout
7 p.m. Papergirl Public Art Talk
5 p.m. $5 Burger Baskets
6:30 p.m. PechaKucha Night
8 Wednesday
25 Friday
30 Saturday
Figgeo Film Series begins
5:30 p.m. Artists First Reception
7 p.m. Artists First Talk
10 a.m. Bix Fest; $2 Figge admission
Exhibition Opens: Turned Wood
9 a.m. World Textiles Workshop
19 Friday
6 p.m. Wine & Art
6:30 p.m. Artists First PechaKucha Night
July
17 Thursday
5:30 p.m. Opening Reception:
7 p.m. Two Americans in Paris Talk
26 Saturday
9 a.m. Bix Fest; $2 Figge admission
31 Thursday
11:30 a.m. Scratch the Surface
7 p.m. Two Americans in Paris Talk
AUGUST
1 Friday
9 a.m. Fridays at the Figge
3 Sunday
Exhibition Closes: A Moveable Museum
6 Wednesday
1 p.m. Art Lover’s Book Club
7 Thursday
6 p.m. Wine & Art
7 p.m. Manet Art Film
14 Thursday
7 p.m. Local Threads Artist Talks
16 Saturday
Exhibition Opens: Living Proof Exhibit
17 Sunday
Exhibition Closes: John James Audubon
19 Tuesday
6 p.m. Pastel Painting
SEPTEMBER
1 Monday
Labor Day – Museum Closed
3 Wednesday
4 Thursday
6 p.m. Wine & Art
6 Saturday
10 a.m. Beaux Arts Fair
10 a.m. Papermaking Workshop
7 Sunday
Exhibition Closes: Innovators & Legends
Exhibition Closes: Local Threads
10 a.m. Beaux Arts Fair
11 Thursday
7 p.m. Artist Talk
13 Saturday
Exhibition Opens: Artists First
10 a.m. Floral Watercolor Workshop
10 a.m. Bookmaking Workshop
1 p.m. Journaling Workshop
Noon
Watercolor Class
20 Saturday
10 a.m. Art of Percussion
Family Workshop
14 Tuesday
23 Tuesday
16 Thursday
25 Thursday
6:30 p.m. Living Proof Exhibit
PechaKucha Night
27 Saturday
Exhibition Opens:
African American Art Since 1950
10 a.m. Free Family Day
OCTOBER
1 Wednesday
Member Trip: Magritte in Chicago
Wednesday, October 8
$75 members, $85 general public
Art enthusiasts are invited to enjoy a day of
learning and leisure in Chicago this October
with Tim Schiffer, Figge executive director,
and Melissa Hueting, director of education.
The journey will begin at the Art Institute of
Chicago (AIC) to experience the exhibition
Magritte: The Mystery of the Ordinary,
1926-1938.
Participants will enjoy the ride in a
luxury motorcoach with bathroom, DVD
player and Wi-Fi. Contact Heather at
1:30 p.m. Gallery Talk: Artists First
2 p.m. NED the Movie Film
563.326.7804 x2045 or haaronson@
figgeartmuseum.org to reserve a spot.
Registration and payment are due by
September 8. Price includes motorcoach,
museum and special exhibition entrance,
bottled water and snacks.
• Depart Figge 7:30 a.m.
• Arrive at the AIC at 10:30 a.m.
• Shopping along nearby Michigan Avenue
• Depart Chicago at 5:30 pm
• Arrive home at approximately 9 p.m.
9 Thursday
12 Sunday
21 Sunday
30 Tuesday
7:30 a.m. Trip to Chicago
5:30 p.m. Opening Reception:
African American Art
After 1950
7 p.m. Gallery Talk
21 Tuesday
23 Thursday
6 p.m. Sculptural Bookmaking
7 p.m. Interpretive Response in
Dance and Music
26 Sunday
1:30 p.m. Gallery Talk: Artists First
30 Thursday
6:30 p.m. PechaKucha Night
Beaux Arts Fair
10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, September 6
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday, September 7
11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday & Sunday Spin Art
Free admission to the Beaux Arts Fair
$2 Figge admission
Artisans (including Liam O'Neill; see page
7) 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, sculptures, fine furniture and
more. Spin art will once again be available for
kids of all ages.
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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 .
July 17
7 p.m. Curator Talk with Dr. Rima Girnius
See page 3
July 24
5 p.m. $10 All-You-Can-Eat Cookout
7 p.m. Papergirl Public Art Talk
Pamela White and Dawn Wohlford-Metallo
will present an informative discussion on
public art. Using the Papergirl exhibition as a
starting point, the speakers will cover what
public art is, who creates it and where to find
it on display in the Quad Cities.
July 31
7 p.m. Art Lecture with Dr. Tony Morris
See page 3
August 7
7 p.m. Art Film: Manet – Portraying Life
The film reveals exclusive behind-thescenes moments of preparation for the
first-ever retrospective exhibition devoted
to the portraiture of Edouard Manet and
interweaves a detailed, superbly crafted
biography of Manet and 19th century Paris.
Host Tim Marlow and special guests delve
into the craft of one of the all-time great
artists, the “father of modern art.”
August 14
7 p.m. Local Threads Artists Talk
Artists Carol Coohey, Amber O’Harrow and
Rowen Schussheim-Anderson will speak
about their contributions to the exhibition
Local Threads.
Sponsored by
August 21
5:30 p.m. Living Proof Opening Reception
7 p.m. Living Proof Exhibit Introduction
See page 5
August 28
PechaKucha Night
5 p.m. Burger Baskets and Cash Bar
6:30 p.m. Presentations begin
September 4
Artists Astrid Hilger Bennett and Dawn
Wohlford will speak about their contributions
to the exhibition Local Threads.
September 11
5:30 p.m. Refreshments
7 p.m. Artist Talk and Performance
Digital scenographer Anaitte Vacarro will
discuss how her art blends dance, music,
film and sets in what becomes a delightful
performance that is pure eye candy. The
program is in conjunction with Vacarro’s
week-long residency at St. Ambrose
University, which will culminate in her
performance Dwelling in Minutiae at 7:30 p.m.
Saturday, September 14, at Allaert
Auditorium in the Galvin Fine Arts Center.
Sponsored by
September 18
5:30 p.m. Artists First Opening Reception
7 p.m. Artists First Exhibition Introduction
See page 6
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September 25
6:30 p.m. Living Proof Exhibit
PechaKucha Night
See page 5
October 2
6:30 p.m. Film: The Loving Story
See page 4
October 9
6:30 p.m. Artists First PechaKucha Night
See page 6
Sponsored by
October 16
5:30 p.m. African American Art
Opening Reception
7 p.m. Gallery Talk
7 p.m. St. Ambrose Middle Eastern Film Festival
Dorit Yaron, deputy director of the Driskell
Center, will speak about the Driskell Center
and describe the process of curating the
exhibition. Professor Curlee R. Holton will
discuss the Driskell Center and the exhibition
as they pertain to the larger scope of African
American art and the American art canon.
October 23
7 p.m. St. Ambrose Middle Eastern Film Festival
7 p.m. Interpretive Response in
Dance and Music
See page 4
October 30
6:30 p.m. Halloween PechaKucha Night
Celebrate Halloween at the Figge during
what is guaranteed to be the spookiest
PechaKucha Night yet. Costumes are
encouraged, with a Peoples’ Choice award
ceremony at the end of the program for
various costume categories.
Classes & Workshops for Adults
Feel like creating something colorful, bold and fun? Take an art class! Grab a friend and register
for a class or consider giving a class as a gift—all experience levels welcome. Members receive
discounts on all classes. For descriptions and supply lists, visit www.figgeartmuseum.org. To
register, contact Heather Aaronson at 563.326.7804 x2045 or [email protected].
Pastel Painting – Beginner/Intermediate
6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, August 19-September 9
Full Circle Bookmaking*
Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry
Beginner Workshop
10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, August 23
Full Circle Journaling*
1-3 p.m. Saturday, September 13
World Textiles – Workshop
9 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, August 30
Full Circle Papermaking*
!*
Watercolor – Beginner/Intermediate
Noon-3 p.m. Fridays
September 19-October 17
Rug Hooking – Fall Fun
6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, October 7-28
Figure Drawing – Facilitated Session
6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, September 16October 21
Book Arts – Sculptural Bookmaking
6-8 p.m. Thursdays, October 23, 30 and
November 6, 13, 20
Floral Watercolor Workshop
Beginner/Intermediate
Offsite at Vander Veer Park
* See page 5 for more information about these
classes for cancer survivors and their caretakers.
Wine & Art *"
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.
Sessions cost $20/student; supplies,
snacks and wine are provided. Classes fill up
fast and pre-registration is required. Contact
Heather Aaronson at 563.326.7804 x2045
or [email protected] to register.
6-8 p.m. Thursday, August 7
Awesome Acrylics with Allen Holloway
6-8 p.m. Thursday, September 4
Introduction to Bookmaking with Andrew Huot
6-8 p.m. Thursday, October 9
Day of the Dead with Gloria Burlingame
6-8 p.m. Thursday, November 6
Japanese Brush Calligraphy Art
with Anna Ito
*
Classes
fill
quick
ly
so reser
ve early
!
*
Education News
Melissa Mohr, director of education, was
selected to participate in the Community
Arts Education Leadership Institute beginning
this summer. The seven-month leadership
development program provides an intensive,
transformative experience through which
current and aspiring leaders advance their
skills by engaging with top leadership trainers
and nationally known practitioners. The
program includes a five-day seminar at Bryn
Mawr College in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, advanced assignments, a
360-degree feedback process and follow-up coaching.
Mohr was also part of a team that presented about technology
and museum education at the National Arts Education Association’s
annual conference in San Diego last March.
American Alliance of Museums Conference
Education programs coordinator Heather Aaronson, office
administrator Vanessa Benson, outreach coordinator Laura Dunn
and creative arts coordinator Lynn Gingras-Taylor recently
attended the American Alliance of Museums conference in Seattle,
Washington. Along with nearly 5,000 attendees, Figge staff
attended workshops, presentations and interactive sessions offered
by museum professionals representing more than 50 countries.
The wide range of subjects presented afforded new insights into
cutting-edge exhibitions and programs, as well as exciting approaches
to tried and true events and museum experiences. The Figge team
returned re-energized with new ideas and plans for offering fresh
perspectives in art and art education classes, workshops, programs
and events for families and individuals of all ages.
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Art of Percussion Family Workshop
$10/family of 4; $3/extra child
Get in the rhythm at this year’s Art of Percussion event! This annual family activity is a
collaboration between the River Music Experience and the Figge Art Museum. The program
starts with live music at the Figge, then heads up to the studios to make musical instruments
using recycled materials and imagination. A drum circle session with Terry Hanson and Ellis
Kell at RME will end the event with a bang! Contact Heather Aaronson at 563.326.7804
x2045 or [email protected] to pre-register or for more information.
Anime Day is Coming!
Noon-3 p.m. Saturday, October 25
Free Admission
Look for information about Anime Day in the Event section on the Figge website.
Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Recipients
The Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Program awards four scholarships
annually to students who wish to earn a degree in fine art, graphic
design or art education at a college or university. This year’s
scholarships were presented to the following individuals:
Scholarship Recipients
Lillian L. Brand Avery Gott (Moline High School)
Isabelle M. Brand Emma DeMarr (Davenport West High School)
Lucille Brand Boeshaar Jasmine Mendez (Moline High School)
William Brand Boeshaar Maxwell McInnis (Bettendorf High School)
Honorable Mentions Malcom Kresse (Davenport Central High School)
and Sydney Griffin (Moline High School)
Kids Design Glass:
Foot Woman Finalized
On March 20, the Figge hosted a program that featured the artwork of Lyric
Rice (age 6, Rock Island) and celebrated the exhibition Kids Design Glass
from the Museum of Glass in Tacoma, Washington. Lyric’s drawing was selected
from more than 350 entries by the Hot Shop Team (Ben Cobb, Gabe
Feenan, Sarah Gilbert and Niko Dimitrijevic) at the Museum of Glass, who
consulted with Lyric via Skype as they created a glass sculpture of
her drawing, Foot Woman. The Hot Shop Team made two
sculptures—one for Lyric to keep and another for the Museum
of Glass’ permanent collection for use in future exhibitions.
Lyric Rice
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Barb Bleedorn: Celebrating 9 years at the Figge
To some, she is an avid baker who has
mastered the craft of delicious muffins.
Others may know her as an expressive
interior designer with an eye for detail. But
to members and visitors of the Figge Art
Museum, Barb Bleedorn is best known for her
passionate role as a Museum Store employee
and unofficial cheerleader for the museum.
“At times, I feel very much like an
ambassador for the Figge because I enjoy
sharing my knowledge and information about
our museum wherever I may be, in or outside
of the Quad Cities,” she said.
For 20 years prior to joining the Figge
family, Bleedorn was a dedicated volunteer at
the Davenport Museum of Art (DMA). When
the DMA relocated to its current home on
the banks of the Mississippi River, Bleedorn
followed and, for nine years this August, has
welcomed art lovers from around the world
into the museum.
“Good customer service is paramount in
this setting,” she said. “I share my knowledge
of our museum and its exhibitions, events
and classes daily. We pride ourselves with
unique and unusual gift items and art-related
books and toys in the Museum Store.”
Bleedorn credits her degree in interior
design as giving her the skills needed to
execute the displays and merchandise in
the store.
“I put much thought and consideration
into the display work, as it does use the same
principles and theories as art in general—
color, balance, texture, scale and theme,”
she said. “I feel pleased when guests give
compliments about the store’s appearance
and how nicely things are displayed.”
For Bleedorn, her favorite part about her
job is having the opportunity to interact
with visitors, so stop by for a visit! While
in the store, browse the selection of gifts
designed to fit any occasion or budget,
from handcrafted jewelry and colorful
glassware, to wooden kitchen utensils
and vibrant textiles.
In conjunction with the museum’s current
Local Threads exhibition, a line of tapestry
art by Rowan Schussheim-Anderson is now
available for purchase. Featuring a variety
of organic shapes, Schussheim-Anderson’s
tapestries incorporate glass, beads and
other materials to contrast the texture of
the woven fibers.
Woodcrafts also have taken center stage
at the Museum Store. New items include
Nebraska artist Steve Baldwin’s cherry and
walnut wine bottle holders and stoppers,
and Jonathan’s Wild Cherry Spoons—a
collection of durable, yet beautiful spoons,
spatulas, tongs and more from Pennsylvania
artist Jonathan Simons.
The C.A. FIcke Society welcomed several new members
at its 2nd Annual Dinner in April, held at the home
of Dr. Randy and Linda Lewis. Anthony Arnone,
University of Iowa associate professor of cello, and
pianist Grethe Nöthling entertained the group.
C.A. Ficke Society
As the story goes, a young man was working
at a retail store in Des Moines. The owner
of the store was visiting and spent a few
minutes teaching and training him to properly
wrap packages.
That young man was Sam Walton, and
working as a J.C. Penney clerk was his first job
out of college. He would have been 22 years
of age and owner, James Cash Penney, 65.
The encounter must surely have inspired Sam
in his career. Just imagine the owner of 1,400
stores taking notice of your work! Walton later
described the encounter as “thrilling.”
The mystery is that none of us ever knows
fully, or can measure with accuracy, the true
impact of inspiration.
The museum, in and of itself, is a place
FILLED with inspiration every day! If you
don’t believe me, join a docent-led tour and
watch the faces of children and adults alike.
I have seen inspiration in action at the Figge
Art Museum.
The C.A. Ficke Society ensures the Figge
will serve our region in perpetuity and offers
inspiration to all who enter. I ask you to help
by including the Figge in your estate planning.
While we may never know the full scale of
our action, what is certain is that there can
be no impact without it.
“We must teach our children
that what is ours in life is only in trust,
to be given to worthy causes—
and what man has in life
he keeps only that which is given away.”
–James Cash Penney
Raelene Pullen, Director of Development
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Paris in the 1920s:
Premier Sponsor
Supporting Sponsors
Andy and Debi Butler
EVENT SPONSORS
Sponsors listed in bold
have continued their
support for multiple years
Barry Anderson of
Anderson, Lower,
Whitlow, PC
Tara Barney
Genesis Health System
KWQC TV6
Dr. Randy and
Linda Lewis
Delia and Dave Meier
Paragon Commercial
Interiors
Quad City Bank
and Trust
Susan Quail of
Q10 Enterprises
Riverboat Development
Authority
Robert W. Baird
Doug and Deb Roberts
Rick and Nancy Seidler
US BANK
Wells Fargo
2014 GALA
COMMITTEE
Wynne Schafer
Eileen and Kris Eitrheim
Steve Banks
Sara Adams
Heather Aaronson
Brian Allen
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Sarah Hepner
Bob DeBlaey
Mike Dietsch
Natalie Dunlop
Victoria Freedman
Alex Fulton
Tom Goodall
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Jessica Goodrich
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Robin Hill
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Deb Roberts
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Tim Schiffer
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Lynn Gingras-Taylor
Amy Trimble
Tony Trout
Andrew Wallace
* Honorary Gala Chair:
Lori Syverud
In-Kind Donors for
Talents, Goods and
Services
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Stationery
Mimzi Art & Frame
Chocolate Manor
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Evergreen Art Works
Sign Innovations
Tia Rice
Tom Goodall
Drs. Lisa and
Amir Arbisser
Deb Roberts
Jane Koski
Lynn Gingras-Taylor
Steve Banks
Terry Rathje
Dean Kugler
Davenport Junior
Theatre
Daniel Sheridan,
Artistic Director
Performers
Amanda Grissom
Shaun Garrity
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Emily Baker
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Donations of Art
for Live Auction
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Necker’s Jewelers
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Rose Frantzen
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Midnight in Paris
Bonnie Fox
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Jean Huinker
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Kendall Schiffer*
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Zimmerman
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Van Duyne
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the Classroom
Museum Study Trip
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Christophersen
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Molyneaux
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Van Duyne
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Scholarships
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Young Artists
Exhibition
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* Gala Committee Members
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Thank YOu
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to everyone who helped make
the 2014 Gala a success!
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