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Winter 2016

THE ART OF ARCHITECTURE LEGO® Sculptures by Adam Reed Tucker Photographs by J. Hunt Harris II February 20-May 29, 2016

Letter from the Director

The beginning of a new year is an opportunity to reflect, and to look to the future. 2015 was quite a year! Our anniversary celebrations and record attendance with free admission, the publication of our new book on the Figge, the visit of — these were the headliners, but so much more happened as well: thought provoking and VIEWS FROM THE FIGGE inspiring exhibitions such as American Moderns on Paper, Yuriko Yamaguchi, Girls in Winter 2016 • Issue 23 Justice and many others, with artist and curator talks that gave us all new insights into Published 4 times a year in July, October, January the works on view; tours for nearly 6,000 school children led by our docents, and and April at no charge for members, Friends and people interactive Big Picture Outreach presentations to more than 21,000 students throughout interested in the museum. Postage paid at Davenport, the region—an incredible contribution to the education of our community. 52802 and additional mailing offices. I want to recognize and thank our dedicated, professional staff for their hard work throughout the year to make sure our building, exhibitions and programs are all top-notch 225 West Second Street and that our visitors have a quality “art experience.” Thanks as well to our amazing docents Davenport, Iowa 52801-1804 and volunteers, and to the new Friends of the Figge organization, which organized the 563.326.7804 “Art off the Wall” auction in August (a smashing success) and is working to spread the www.figgeartmuseum.org word about the museum and all it has to offer. Finally, I want to thank the Figge Board Home of the art collection. of Trustees, led by President Cindy Carlson, for their thoughtful guidance as we work to position the museum for continued growth and success. HOURS In the new year, as we work to draft a new strategic plan for the Figge, we will look 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Tuesday, Wednesday, at the progress we have made in the past three years, and will “think big” about what Friday and Saturday we can do and how we can best serve our community. In the meantime, we have a great 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursday lineup of exhibitions—The Art of Architecture, Views, the Wizard of Oz Noon-5 p.m. Sunday Café hours Tuesdays-Friday, 11 a.m.-2 p.m. collection, etchings and the Portrait of Maquoketa to name a few—and many Café reservations and special events surprises in the works, as well. 563.726.2087 With so much uncertainty and violence in the world, the role of the arts as a catalyst for conversation and reflection is more important than ever. Art helps us understand ADMISSION who we are and where we come from, and gives us perspective on our world. With $7 adults; $6 seniors and students with ID your support, we are working to make our corner of this world a better place! $4 children ages 4-12 FREE ADMISSION Tim Schiffer Children under age 4 Executive Director Museum members Thursday evenings from 5-9 p.m. for all Seniors first Thursday of the month Active U.S. Armed Forces and their families WITH THANKS REDUCED ADMISSION As the governing body of the Figge Art Museum, the board, in consultation with the Figge’s director and AAA Members save $2 senior staff, determines the museum’s strategic direction and provides oversight on art acquisitions, on a full-priced admission educational programming, events, fundraising and financial decisions. Without their leadership and support, the Figge would not be the thriving, energetic museum it is today.

FIGGE BOARD OF TRUSTEES BOARD MEMBERS Executive Committee Don Doucette, Ph.D. Secretary Dr. Amir Arbisser Kay Runge Cindy Carlson President Kay Hall At Large Andy Butler Jim Russell To have additional copies of the newsletter Tara Barney Immediate Past President Hunt Harris At Large Nate Clark Wynne Schafer delivered to your business or organization, Dee Bruemmer Vice President Dr. Randy Lewis At Large Nancy Danico Mark Schwiebert please call 563.345.6638. Ken Koupal Treasurer Dana Wilkinson At Large Delia Meier Debby Stafford Sue Quail 2

THE ART OF ARCHITECTURE LEGO® Sculptures by Adam Reed Tucker • Photographs by J. Hunt Harris II FEBRUARY 20 - MAY 29, 2016

odern architecture takes the stage in the Katz Gallery with the opening of The Art of Architecture. Adam Reed Tucker, an architect by training, Mhas made large-scale models out of LEGO® bricks since 2001. One of only 11 LEGO Certified Professionals in the world, Tucker creates architectural models that become the basis for new LEGO kits and other products. The Figge exhibition will include 12 renditions of architectural masterworks, including the John Hancock Building, the Empire State Building and the St. Louis Arch. It also includes two unbuilt designs, the Chicago Spire and 7 South Dearborn buildings, as well as the world’s current tallest building, the 162-story Burj Khalifa in Dubai. Comprised of more than 450,000 LEGO bricks, this model stands 17½ feet high. LEGO bricks were introduced in Denmark in 1958; the name is short for “play well” in Danish. While the company has created increasingly elaborate versions of its product over the years, Adam Reed Tucker uses only the simplest bricks and hinges, emphasizing the creative possibilities of simple materials. The project is “all about celebrating architecture and using plastic, interlocking bricks as my medium,” he said. “LEGO was the easiest three-dimensional medium to use because it doesn’t require gluing or cutting, it’s self-contained, interlocking, and everyone knows how to snap them together.” Tucker’s models will be complemented by a selection of black and white photographs, printed on metal, of Chicago architectural landmarks by Moline artist and Figge Trustee Hunt Harris. Having purchased his first Kodak Brownie camera in grade school, Harris built a home darkroom and photographed for his high school newspaper, but left photography for a business career. In 2003, he began experimenting with then-new digital cameras, and has gone on to create a substantial body of work on travels around the world. This selection of images of Chicago was created especially for the exhibition.

EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION 5:30 p.m. Thursday, February 18 7 p.m. Artist Talk: Adam Reed Tucker In celebration of the exhibition, Chicago-based artist Adam Reed Tucker will speak about his process and the works on display. See page 6 for more LEGO activities.

Exhibition Sponsor

Supporting Sponsor Don and Connie Decker

Contributing Sponsors Wells Fargo Foundation, Hunt and Diane Harris Family Foundation, Barbara Leidenfrost

Media Sponsor Quad-City Times www.figgeartmuseum.org 3 COMPANION EVENTS for Mississippi River Views

READING AND DISCUSSION 7 p.m. Thursday, February 4 River Action will host a reading of the abridged version of Susan Glaspell’s Inheritors. Glaspell’s play is set in Davenport in 1879 and 1920 and addresses the settlers’ uneasy “inheritance” of land taken from Native peoples. River Action Executive Director Kathy Wine will moderate the event.

OPENING RECEPTION, TALK & TOUR Saturday, February 6 2 p.m. Opening Reception 3 p.m. Gallery Talk Melanie Alexander, director of the Muscatine Art Center, and Tim Schiffer, executive director of the Figge Art Museum, will speak about the exhibition and provide a gallery tour. Mississippi River Views EXHIBITION TOURS from the Muscatine Art Center Collection 1:30 p.m. Saturdays, February 6 & 27 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 7 JANUARY 30-JUNE 5, 2016

SOUNDS OF THE MISSISSIPPI rom the first Europeans who explored 5:30 p.m. Thursday, March 24 the interior of the continent to Have a cocktail at the Figge as musician Ellis artists and writers through the years, Kell from shares the F Americans have long been fascinated by the history and music of the Mississippi River. “Big River”—the Mississippi. RIVER WRITERS Mississippi River Views includes a 7 p.m. Thursday, March 24 collection of 60 paintings, drawings, maps Explore the exhibition’s artworks as authors and other river-related works from the from the Midwest Writing Center read collection of the Muscatine Art Center, selected original works that focus on life whose Musser Mansion is undergoing along the Mississippi River. mechanical upgrades. Beginning with a rare map from 1680 by Nicholaes Visscher, the FREE FAMILY DAY exhibition includes drawings made on the 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday, April 2 river by Seth Eastman in the 1830s, and Explore the Figge! Free admission all day. paintings of the river from the 1850s to the Special activities from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. present day. Also featured are paintings and prints FILM FEST of riverboats, along with a model of the 6:30 p.m. Thursday, May 12 paddlewheeler River Queen, and early residents will share their one- views of Muscatine, Davenport and Moline minute film entries that explore the beauty, and Fort Armstrong. history and politics of the Mississippi River in this region. See page 11 for details. This exhibition is generously sponsored by TALK AND BOOK SIGNING Roy J. Carver Charitable Trust 5:30 p.m. Thursday, May 26 Presentation by Nancy Purington entitled: “Futuristic Rhythms: Currency and Change.”

4 FRANK LLOYD WRIGHT Cameo Stones AN AMERICAN ARCHITECTURE A new long-term installation in the museum’s Hidden Gems in the Figge Collection Permanent Collection on the second floor celebrates architect Frank Lloyd Wright, with FEBRUARY 6-MAY 15, 2016 furnishings, decorative objects, drawings and For the first time in 40 years, a fine selection of gems from a photographs from major periods of his long collection of more than 400 cameo and intaglio stones will be career. Among the highlights are a desk and on display in the Figge’s Lewis Gallery. Donated in 1929 by Dr. chairs from the Johnson Wax headquarters in Clarence T. Lindley, the cameo and intaglio gems reflect the changing Racine, Wisconsin; a silver tea service from the ideas and prominent beliefs of society and became a popular fashion Imperial Hotel in Tokyo; and a lamp from the accessory in the Victorian Era. Martin House in Buffalo, New York—a recent More than a decorative art, gem engraving has served to document unique aspects gift to the museum from Thomas K. Figge. An of culture throughout history. Intaglio gems—the process of inscribing into the surface interactive timeline places Wright’s work in of a stone—were first used as stamping seals by tradesmen, rulers and warriors to mark the context of his times, and artworks from ownership. They date back to the pharaohs of ancient Egypt. Using new hardstone the Figge collections complement the objects materials, Greek gem engravers would further develop the intricate art of stone carving. on view. The installation has been funded by a By using the multiple colored layers of the stones, Greek artisans carved away the layers major grant from the Johnson Wax Foundation. of material to leave a low relief form called the cameo. Unlike the functional intaglio seals, In February, to celebrate The Art of cameos were popular as ornamental jewelry because the delicate and sometimes elaborate Architecture, a scale model of Wright’s carvings were highly visible. The small size and durable material allowed cameos to pass Johnson Wax Headquarters building— down through generations and survive hundreds of years to remain a highly sought-after considered one of his masterpieces—will be jewelry adornment. on view in the Gildehaus Gallery, along with vintage photographs of the building’s interior CURATOR TALK and exterior. 7 p.m. Thursday, March 17 Robin Hill, preparator and assistant registrar at the Figge, will speak in the Lewis Gallery about curating the Cameo Stones from the C.T. Lindley Cameo and Intaglio Collection. This collection of 19th century cameos and intaglios is a compilation of antique engraved gems, including those from a wide array of subjects and materials.

The 39th Rock Island Art Guild Fine Arts Exhibition FEBRUARY 6-MAY 15, 2016

Since 1955, the Rock Island Art Guild, a volunteer-run organization, has supported the arts in the Quad City region through exhibitions, educational programs and scholarships. The juried guild exhibition is open to artists within a 150-mile radius of the Quad Cities. This year’s juror is Julie Rodrigues Widholm, the director of De Paul Art Museum in Chicago. Prior to her position at De Paul, she was curator at the Museum of Contemporary Art Chicago, where she organized the first retrospective of Colombian sculptor Doris Salcedo, along with many other exhibitions. In addition to selecting the works for the exhibition at the Figge, Widholm will select the artists who will receive awards. This exhibition is sponsored by the Rock Island Art Guild.

EXHIBITION RECEPTION ARTIST TALKS Thursday, February 11 7 p.m. Thursday, April 14 5:30 p.m. Refreshments Numerous artists from the exhibition will 7 p.m. Remarks in the Gallery speak about their artworks in the gallery Johnson Wax headquarters, Racine, Wisconsin for a fun and informative evening. www.figgeartmuseum.org 5 EDUCATION EXHIBITIONS

Coming in February! STUDIO 1: LEGO and Architecture Explore architecture through the medium of LEGOs. Guests will learn fun facts, discover books and building models, and then get a chance to add to our community landscape build.

LEARN TO LOOK: The Art of LEGO LEGOs aren’t just fabulous and creative ways to play, they can be used to create works of art! Find out more in this interactive family space and make your own work of LEGO art to hang in our LEGO Gallery.

FAMILY ACTIVITY CENTER No visit to the museum is complete without a stop in Artica! New additions will be added with the LEGO exhibition in mind. LEGO FEBRUARY 6-MAY 21, 2016 stations, expanded build areas, books and Elementary art students from seven school districts are represented in the 2016 Young games will be added to the family-friendly Artists exhibition. One student from each participating school will be chosen to receive a space. scholarship to a Figge class. Thanks to museum and donor support, admission for recognition days is free for student artists, teachers, family and friends. Exhibitions are sponsored in part by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation Fund and the Hubbell-Waterman Foundation.

NORTH SCOTT SCHOOLS  February 20-28 Recognition Ceremony 12:30 p.m. Sunday, February 28  Sponsored by Delia and Dave Meier GENESEO SCHOOLS  March 5-13 Recognition Ceremony 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 6 MOLINE SCHOOLS  March 19-27 Recognition Ceremony 12:30 p.m. Sunday, March 20  Sponsored by Peter and Kim Benson, John and Diane Slover, Tom and Brooke Terronez MUSCATINE SCHOOLS  April 2-10 Recognition Ceremony 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 10 DAVENPORT SCHOOLS  April 16-24 Recognition Ceremony 12:30 p.m. Sunday, April 24  Sponsored by The Horan Family BETTENDORF SCHOOLS  April 30-May 8 Recognition Ceremony 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 1 PLEASANT VALLEY SCHOOLS  May 14-22 Recognition Ceremony 12:30 p.m. Sunday, May 15

STAY AND PLAY! 2-2:30 p.m. in Studio 4 Join us for two-minute LEGO Challenge build sessions after each Recognition Ceremony.

6 FREE ADMISSION THURSDAY EVENINGS • BAR OPENS AT 5 P.M.

THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 4 students—tour throughout Iowa and THURSDAY, MARCH 31 5:30 p.m. College Invitational the Midwest. A variety of dance styles 6 p.m. Light refreshments and Closing Reception are presented by the company, including interactive activity 6:30 p.m. Awards Ceremony contemporary dance, jazz dance and 7 p.m. Artist Talk: The 8th annual College Invitational features classical ballet. Wendy DesChene and Jeff Schmuki artworks from 60 art students representing PlantBot Genetics artists Wendy DesChene 7 p.m. Curator Talk: Dale Fisher Augustana College, Ashford University, Black and Jeff Schmuki will speak about The Moth Join Curator Dale Fisher, curator of Education Hawk College, Clinton Community College, Project, on display at Augustana Teaching at the Museum of Art for Knox College, Monmouth College, Scott Museum of Art March 9-April 2. PlantBot a Gallery Tour of Clay: Traditions in Shards Community College, St. Ambrose University, Genetics combines activism, research and (on view through October 30, 2016). University of Iowa and Western social space to foster discussion and generate University. This exhibition is organized by Legacies for Iowa: action in the area of ecological awareness. A UIMA Collections Sharing Project, Supported by the Sponsored by Barbara Leidenfrost in loving memory

MatthewLEGACIES for IOWA Bucksbaum Family and UIMA School Programs. Supported by the Matthew Bucksbaum Family of her husband, Oscar Leidenfrost. A University of Iowa Museum of Art Collections Sharing Project THURSDAY, APRIL 7 Supported by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation Fund 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments and Hubbell Waterman Foundation. 7 p.m. Artist Talk: Ladydrawers 7 p.m. Reading and Discussion Artist Anne Elizabeth Moore is an See page 4 internationally renowned cultural critic and part of the team behind The THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 11 Ladydrawers, a collaborative group 5:30 p.m. 39th Annual Rock Island Art featured at the St. Ambrose University THURSDAY, MARCH 10 Guild Exhibition Opening Reception Art Department’s Conference Fair Play: 7 p.m. Film: Adele’s Wish 7 p.m. Awards Ceremony Art & Social Justice. John Deere Auditorium; 54 minutes See page 5 Adele’s Wish is the controversial story THURSDAY, APRIL 14 behind the Portrait of Adele Bloch-Bauer I THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 18 7 p.m. Artist Talks: Rock Island Art Guild by Gustav Klimt. The film recounts the 5:30 p.m. The Art of Architecture Fine Arts Exhibition Artists struggle of Maria Altmann, who sued Opening Reception See page 5 Austria to recover five Klimt paintings 7 p.m. Artist Talk: Adam Reed Tucker stolen from her family in Vienna by the THURSDAY, APRIL 21 See page 3 Nazis in 1938. Altmann’s story has been 5 p.m. $5 Sandwich Baskets made into a feature film entitled Woman 5:30 p.m. Silent Auction: GEMS Fundraiser THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 25 in Gold. 6:30 p.m. PechaKucha Night: WIU Faculty 5 p.m. $5 Sandwich Baskets Faculty members and students from 6:30 p.m. PechaKucha Night THURSDAY, MARCH 17 Western Illinois University Quad Cities 7 p.m. Curator Talk: Robin Hill will present their research on a number of THURSDAY, MARCH 3 See page 5 different academic disciplines. Come early 6 p.m. Dancers in Company and support WIU’s student group, Graduate Dancers in Company will return to the THURSDAY, MARCH 24 Experience in Museum Studies (GEMS) Figge for a performance that celebrates the 5 p.m. $5 Sandwich Baskets during a silent raffle and bake sale. artistic traditions at the University of Iowa. 5:30 p.m. Mississippi River Music Dancers In Company is the touring repertory 7 p.m. Mississippi River Writers THURSDAY, APRIL 28 dance company of the University of Iowa See page 4 7 p.m. Artist Talk: Benj Upchurch, Department of Dance. The dancers— University of Iowa Professor of Ceramics both undergraduate and graduate www.figgeartmuseum.org 7 Calendar For more information on these or other programs, visit the calendar page at www.figgeartmuseum.org JANUARY Saturday, February 13 Saturday, March 5 (continued) Thursday, March 31 ’s 125th Birthday 10 a.m. Fiber Mosaics Workshop 6 p.m. Light refreshments and Sunday, January 9 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m. 10:30 a.m. Digital Photography interactive activity 10 a.m. Family Free Day Tours: Grant Wood Workshop 7 p.m. Artist Talk: Wendy DesChene 4 p.m. Valentine’s Dinner and Jeff Schmuki Sunday, January 17 1:30 p.m. Tour: Art of Architecture Exhibitions Close: Wendy Red Star and Sunday, February 14 Sunday, March 6 FREE DAY Edward S. Curtis 1:30 p.m. Tour: Grant Wood 12:30 p.m. Geneseo YA Recognition APRIL Friday, January 22 Thursday, February 18 1:30 p.m. History Class: Architecture Saturday, April 2 12 p.m. Acrylic Painting Class 5:30 p.m. Opening Reception The Art 2:30 p.m. LEGO Trials 10 a.m. Free Family Day of Architecture Sunday, January 24 Tuesday, March 8 Tuesday, April 5 7 p.m. Artist Talk: Adam Reed Tucker Exhibition Closes: Ellen Wagener: 6 p.m. Acrylic Painting Class 5 p.m. Cocktail Hour Horizon Lines Saturday, February 20 Thursday, March 10 6 p.m. Artist Talk: Mark Hirsch Saturday, January 30 9 a.m. Figge Friends and Family 7 p.m. Film: Adele’s Wish LEGO Brunch Wednesday, April 6 Exhibition Opens: Mississippi River Views Saturday, March 12 6 p.m. Watercolor – Renewing your Spirit 10:30 a.m. Digital Photography CASI St. Patrick’s Day Race FEBRUARY Workshop Thursday, April 7 1:30 p.m. Tour: Exhibition Highlights 1:30 p.m. Tour: Art of Architecture 5:30 p.m. Light refreshments Wednesday, February 3 Exhibitions Open: The Art of Architecture Sunday, March 13 6 p.m. Wine & Art – Acrylic Painting 6 p.m. Figure Drawing Class and Young Artists at the Figge 1:30 p.m. History Class: Architecture 7 p.m. Artist Talk: Ladydrawers Thursday, February 4 Sunday, February 21 Tuesday, March 15 Friday, April 8 10 a.m. Portfolio Day 1:30 p.m. Tour: Exhibition Highlights Exhibition Opens: MVQG: Quilter’s 12 p.m. Mosaics Workshop Favorites 5:30 p.m. College Invitational Reception Thursday, February 25 Sunday, April 10 FREE DAY 6:30 Awards Ceremony 5 p.m. Sandwich Baskets Thursday, March 17 12:30 p.m. Muscatine YA Recognition 7 p.m. Reading and Discussion Time TBA Figge Factory 7 p.m. Curator Talk: Robin Hill 2:30 p.m. LEGO Trials Saturday, February 6 6:30 p.m. PechaKucha Night Saturday, March 19 4 p.m. Nova: Voices of the Prairie Exhibitions Open: Cameo Stones and Saturday, February 27 Free admission for members of Thursday, April 14 Mississippi Valley Quilter’s Guild Rock Island Art Guild Exhibition 10:30 a.m. Digital Photography 7 p.m. Artist Talks: Rock Island Art Guild 2 p.m. Opening Reception Workshop 1:30 p.m. Tour: Exhibition Highlights Friday, April 15 Mississippi River Views 1:30 p.m. Tour – Mississippi River Views Sunday, March 20 FREE DAY 7 a.m. Member Day Trip to Chicago 3 p.m. Gallery Talk Mississippi River Views Sunday, February 28 FREE DAY Exhibition Closes: MVQG: Quilter’s 1:30 p.m. Tour: Mississippi River Views Saturday, April 16 12:30 p.m. North Scott YA Recognition Favorites 10 a.m. Dichroic Glass Jewelry Workshop Sunday, February 7 2:30 p.m. LEGO Trials 12:30 p.m. Moline YA Recognition Exhibitions Closing: Wit & Whimsey and 1:30 p.m. History Class: Architecture 8th Annual College Invitational MARCH 2:30 p.m. LEGO Trials 1:30 p.m. Tour: Mississippi River Views SAVE THE DATE Thursday, March 24

Tuesday, February 9 Thursday, March 3 5 p.m. Sandwich Baskets 5 p.m. Rajun Cajun Food Fest 6 p.m. Wine & Art – Acrylic Painting 5:30 p.m. Mississippi River Music Thursday, February 11 6 p.m. Dancers in Company 7 p.m. Mississippi River Writers 7 p.m. Curator Talk: Dale Fisher 5:30 p.m. Opening Reception Sunday, March 27 Rock Island Art Guild Exhibition Friday, March 4 10 a.m. Easter Brunch 6 p.m. Wine & Art – Valentine’s 10 a.m. Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Tuesday, March 29 7 p.m. Art Guild Awards Ceremony portfolio drop-off 6 p.m. Drawing with Color Pencils Class Friday, February 12 Saturday, March 5 Wednesday, March 30 FIGGE GALA 6 p.m. Ficke Society Dinner 10 a.m. Brand Boeshaar Scholarship Saturday, June 11 portfolio drop-off 6 p.m. Acrylic Painting – Birds Class

Saturday, January 9 • Free admission all day Scheduled activities 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Warm up in January at this fun, FREE family event! Explore the galleries and play in the Museum’s family spaces. Create artwork in the studios, or have your portrait taken in the photo studio. The Native American Coalition will be on hand, and Tom Milligan from Humanities Iowa will perform from noon-1 p.m. Sponsored by the Quad-City Times.

8 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 563.326.7804 x2045 or [email protected].

Acrylic Painting: Capturing Nature Acrylic Painting: Secret Techniques (Beginner/Intermediate) of the Renaissance Masters Instructor: Pam Ohnemus Instructor: Emily Majeski Wine Q Art! Noon-3 p.m. Fridays, January 22, 29, 6-8 p.m. Tuesdays, March 8, 15, 22, 29, April 5 Enjoy a variety of studio classes paired February 5, 12, 19 $95/member; $105/non-member; supply list with a glass of wine, light hors d’oeuvres $95/member; $105/non-member; supply list Drawing with Color Pencil and socializing during Wine & Art. Each Figure Drawing: Clothed Model Instructor: Denise Mohr session features a different art medium, Instructor: Bill Gustafson 6-8:30 p.m. Tuesdays, March 29, April 5, 12, 19 and you’ll create finished 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays, February 3, 10, 17, 24 $95/member; $105/non-member; supply list artworks to display in * $75/member; $85/non-member; supply list your home. Sessions cost Classes fill Acrylic Painting $20/student: supplies, quickly Digital Photography: Fundamentals Birds: Spring’s Ambassadors so reserve early! snacks and wine are Instructor: Clint Balsar Instructor: Allen Holloway provided. Pre-registration * 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, March 30, $30/member; $40/non-member; supply list April 6, 13, 20, 27 is required. Contact Heather $95/member; $105/non-member; supply list Aaronson at 563.326.7804 x2045 Digital Photography: Seeing or [email protected] with a Photographer’s Eye Watercolor All Levels to register. Instructor: Clint Balsar Renewing Your Spirit 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27 Instructor: Ralph Iaccarino 6-8 P.M. Thursday, February 11 $30/member; $40/non-member; supply list 6-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays, April 6, 13, 20, 27, Valentine’s Gifts with a Japanese Flair May 4 Instructor: Anna Ito Mixed Media Fiber Mosaics Workshop $95/member; $105/non-member; supply list Instructor: Lori Miller Create a one-of-a-kind Valentine card 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Mosaics Workshop and ornament using a brush calligraphy $40/member; $50/non-member Spring Garden Delights technique. Your creations will be the $5 materials fee payable to instructor includes Instructor: Mary Stringer perfect gifts for that special someone! class kit; supply list Noon-3 p.m. Fridays, April 8, 15 $55/members; $65/non-members 6-8 P.M. Thursday, March 3 Digital Photography: Materials fee of $25 payable to instructor Spring Celebration – Acrylic Painting Editing – Virtual Magic at class; supply list Instructor: Emily Majeski Instructor: Clint Balsar 10:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 Dichroic Fused Glass Jewelry In ancient times, the blossoms on fruit $30/member; $40/non-member; supply list Beginner Workshop and nut trees were considered sacred, Instructor: Lu Ann Steffen holding the promise of life and abundance. 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, April 16 Celebrate spring while drawing inspiration SUPPLY LISTS ARE AVAILABLE ON $60/member; $70/non-member THE CLASSES PAGE AT from Van Gogh’s magical painting, $45 materials fee payable to instructor WWW.FIGGEARTMUSEUM.ORG Branches of an Almond Tree in Bloom. (covers materials/tools); supply list 6-8 P.M. Thursday, April 7 Winter Be Gone! Acrylic Painting Free Art History Class Instructor: Anna Pagnucci THE HISTORY OF ART: ARCHITECTURE Say a colorful goodbye to winter in this Instructor: Wynne Schafer Figge Trustee and interior designer Wynne fun, imaginative acrylic painting evening. Sundays, March 6, 13, and 20 Schafer will lead museum members and Pagnucci will supply an image as inspiration 1:30-3:30 p.m. guests on an exploration into the world of for students to paint a colorful, end-of- John Deere Auditorium architecture from an art historical viewpoint. winter scene! Free with Membership or paid admission www.figgeartmuseum.org 9 EDUCATION UPDATES FIGGE FACTORY RESULTS Tuesday, January 5 This winter, Quad City Area high school students were invited to partake in a T-shirt design contest. The winning design, created by Samantha Rossow, will be featured on Figge T-shirts available in the museum store in February!

PORTFOLIO DAY Thursday, February 4 2016 Summer Art 10 a.m.-Noon, doors open at 9:30 a.m., FREE Workshops for Kids High School art students and teachers are invited to our annual art portfolio review day. This summer, the museum once again Professors from area colleges and universities will be on hand for one-on-one portfolio review offers our popular all-day workshops for in preparation for college and scholarship applications. This is a great opportunity for student kids—Fridays at the Figge and Art in artists to get professional feedback as they work to build their portfolios. Participation is free, the Middle. For details or to download but reservations are required by emailing Brian Allen at [email protected]. a registration form, click the education ® tab at www.figgeartmuseum.org. LEGO TWO-MINUTE TRIALS Contact Heather for more information 2-2:30 p.m. Sundays at [email protected] or February 28, March 6, March 20, April 10, April 24, May 1, May 15 563.345.6630. Studio 4, Free admission Each workshop is taught by a different Join us as we stretch our imaginations and build creativity skills during instructor with theme-related projects. these fun and fast two-minute build challenges. Stay and play! Cost includes all supplies. Kids should bring a sack lunch, beverage and snack BRAND BOESHAAR SCHOLARSHIP to class. Sign up for a single session or for High School Students for the whole series. Portfolio Deadline: Friday March 4 and Saturday, March 5 Register by March 31 to receive Since 2000, the Brand Boeshaar Scholarship $5 off per class! Program has awarded more than $650,000 to Fridays at the Figge graduating seniors in eastern Iowa and western (elementary students completing K-5th) Illinois who wish to pursue fine arts, design or art 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Fridays education in college. To be considered for Cost per class: one of four prestigious $12,000 scholarships, $45 members/$55 non-members applicants must submit a completed application, high school transcript, two letters Drawing 6.10.16 2015 Brand Boeshaar Scholarship winners Painting 6.17.16 of support and a portfolio of 12 works. The Mixed Media 6.24.16 program is funded by the Brand Boeshaar Foundation Fund, managed by the Figge Education Printmaking 7.8.16 Department and administered by the Community Foundation of the Great River Bend. The Sculpture 7.29.16 application deadline is March 5, 2016. Applications and letters of support may be completed online. Portfolios may be submitted Friday, March 4, from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., or Saturday, March Art in the Middle 5, from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Contact Heather at [email protected] or 563.345.6630 (middle school students) with questions. Attend the February 4 Portfolio Day to help with your application preparations. 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesdays Cost per class: ARTIST TALK: MARK HIRSCH $50 members/$60 non-members Tuesday, April 5 • 5 p.m. Cocktail Hour • 6 p.m. Artist Talk Drawing 6.8.16 Quad City Arts and the Figge are partnering to present an art talk and book signing by photog- Painting 6.15.16 rapher Mark Hirsch as part of a three-week residency in the Visiting Artist Series. Hirsch will Cartooning 6.22.16 discuss his project “That Tree” (http://www.thattree.net), as well as his experiences working Printmaking 7.6.16 with schools and communities during the residency. This program is sponsored by Quad City Sculpture 7.27.16 Arts and is free to the public. To learn more about Quad City Arts and the Visiting Artist Series, 10 visit: http://quadcityarts.com/programs/visiting-artist-series. MISSISSIPPI VALLEY QUILTERS GUILD: QUILTERS’ FAVORITES March 15-20 during Museum hours (see page 2 for hours) Free admission to the exhibition in the Museum Lobby The Mississippi Valley Quilters Guild (MVQG) will return to showcase 30 award winning quilts, as well as the 2016 Show Raffle Quilts (raffle tickets will be available for purchase). On March 19, National Quilting Day, admission to the Figge will be free to members of the MVQG (ID card required). The Fiber Arts Group will host activities throughout the day.

FREE FAMILY DAY Saturday, April 2 • Free admission all day Scheduled Activities 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Dive into the world of The Art of Architecture with activities, build challenges, movies and more! Guests will also explore the Mississippi River through special activities featuring the exhibition SUMMER Mississippi River Views from the Muscatine Art Center Collection. DRAWING Sponsored by the Quad-City Times. PROGRAM NOVA: VOICES OF THE PRAIRIE 4 p.m. Sunday, April 10 For two weeks each July, this fun but intensive drawing course offers high school Nova Singers is a 20-voice ensemble with a nation-wide reputation for expressiveness, students a college-level art experience. virtuosity and innovative programming. Nova Singers has produced eight professional The SDP boosts students’ portfolios, allows recordings and has received numerous grants from the Illinois Arts Council and the National individual time with top-notch professors Endowment for the Arts. Voices of the Prairie: Midwestern Art, Poetry and Song will combine and interaction with art students from area joyous music with artworks, all of which can be enjoyed over hors d’oeuvres and wine. For schools. To apply, students must submit a more information on Nova Singers or to purchase tickets, visit www.novasingers.com, or digital portfolio and application by Friday, contact the Nova Singers office at 309.341.7038 or [email protected]. May 6. Apply online by clicking the link on the homepage at www.figgeartmuseum.org FIGGE FILM FESTIVAL: A MISSISSIPPI MINUTE or email [email protected]. Help the Figge celebrate the exhibition Mississippi River Views from the Muscatine Art Center 9 a.m.-Noon Monday through Friday Collection by creating your own one-minute film about what the Mississippi River means July 11-15 and 18-22 to you. All films entered will be available for viewing online, and awards will be given in different categories during a ceremony on Thursday, May 12, at 6:30 p.m. Details will be Program Cost: $50 available on the Figge website beginning February 6. Supplies: Students supply their own newsprint pad and portfolio, all other GRANT WOOD’S 125TH BIRTHDAY supplies are provided. Saturday, February 13 For more information, contact Heather Celebrate 125 years since the birth of Grant Wood with a visit to the Grant Wood Gallery! at [email protected] or Special docent tours will be offered at 11 a.m. and 1:30 p.m., along with a rare opportunity 563.345.6630, or visit the museum to explore unique items form the Grant Wood Archives. Grant Wood Discovery Series website at www.figgeartmuseum.org. interactive booklets are available in the gallery.

DOCENT-LED EXHIBITION TOURS Mississippi River Views Exhibition Highlights 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 6 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 20 Delve deeper into the significance of the art 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 7 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 21 featured in an exhibition by joining a docent- 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 27 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 19 led tour. Our knowledgeable docents will 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 26 deepen your understanding, and you’ll come Discovering Grant Wood away with a greater appreciation of the 11 a.m. Saturday, February 13 The Art of Architecture artwork presented. 1:30 p.m. Saturday, February 13 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 5 1:30 p.m. Sunday, February 14 1:30 p.m. Saturday, March 12

www.figgeartmuseum.org 11 et ready to “laissez les bons temps rouler”—let the good times roll! GRajun Cajun Food Fest at the Figge on Fat Tuesday, February 9, is a night unlike any other at the museum, with Cajun and Creole-inspired cuisine, traditional second line dancing and beads galore! F OO ST During this 4th annual Mardi Gras A D FE event presented by the Friends of the T M THE SEU Figge, 8-10 celebrity chefs from Heart FIGGE ART MU 5-8 9 of America Group and other Quad City PM ARY TUESDAY, FEBRU restaurants come together to present their best Cajun-inspired recipes, from spicy Sponsored by blackened dishes to sweeter treats. Cost is $30 in advance or $35 at the door, and MEMBERS SAVE 10% includes all-you-can-eat access to each buffet and one coin to vote for your favorite chef. Revelers are encouraged to wear costumes! The Figge Café is open for lunch … and NEW THIS YEAR: A selection of participating chefs—including the Figge’s own Chef Steve to thank you for your support, members Hall—will engage in a friendly competition during the event. Rajun Cajun attendees will have now save 10% on all food and beverage the exclusive opportunity to bid on their favorite chef for a private catered event for up to 12 purchases! Enjoy a delicious and changing guests, in the privacy of their own home! menu of sandwiches, salads, soups and Purchase tickets online at www.figgeartmuseum.org. All proceeds benefit Figge programs desserts from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Tuesday TUESDAY, FEBRUA and exhibitions.-8 PM RY 9 through Friday. 5 “Changing up a menu is something all chefs with a real love of food prefer,” said Chef Steve Hall. “We change the menu every two weeks, but we will bring F back favorites now and then.” OO ST Guests may also indulge in a selection of A D FE T M wines, or warm up with a latte or espresso. THE SEU FIGG RT MU Since its opening in October, the Figge E A Café has been a success with members, visitors and downtown businesses. “Earlier this year, Amy Martens, membership manager, conducted a survey to enhance the museum experience. Overwhelmingly, the ability to lunch in the Café topped the list,” said THE ART OF ARCHITECTURE | Special Friends and Family Brunch Raelene Pullen, development director. 9-11 a.m. Saturday, February 20 “We are so pleased to accommodate the requests of our supporters and bring lunch Figge donors at the $125 Benefactor level and above are invited to a special Friends and to the Figge Art Museum experience! I Family Brunch from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 20. Cost is $10 for adults and hope to see you in the Café often!” $5 for children ages 12 and younger. RSVP by Friday, February 12 to Amy Martens at Call 563.726.2087 to make your 563.345.6638. reservation today! During brunch, Figge Executive Director Tim Schiffer will provide a short presentation on the exhibition The Art of Architecture: LEGO Sculptures by Adam Reed Tucker, Photographs SAVE THESE DATES! by J. Hunt Harris II. Guests will be able to preview the exhibition—which includes LEGO 4-9 p.m. Saturday, February 13 models of the Empire State Building, St. Louis Arch and World Trade Center, among others, Valentine’s Dinner as well as a selection of black and white photographs of Chicago landmarks by Figge Trustee Sunday, March 27 Easter Brunch and artist Hunt Harris—before the museum opens to the public that day. Or, guests can stay Reservations: 563.726.2087 after brunch to tour the galleries at their leisure. Details at www.figgeartmuseum.org. As a special bonus, Friends-level donors will receive a free gift if any of their non-member guests sign up to become Figge members during brunch! 12 SPRING MEMBER TRIP TO CHICAGO #74 Friday, April 15

Museum members are invited to join us on our spring trip to Chicago, where everyone will find something to love through the combination of Downton Abbey and Van Gogh. Participants will start the day exploring the Art Institute, featuring a special exhibition Van Gogh’s Bedrooms, and others, including Van Dyck, Rembrandt, and the Portrait Print and Supernatural Shakespeare. Later, guests will shop Michigan Avenue and visit the Driehaus Museum for a viewing of the fantastic exhibition featuring costumes from the wildly popular TV series Downton Abbey: Dressing Downton™: Changing Fashion for Changing Times. Itinerary 7 a.m. Departure from the Figge Art Museum 10:30 a.m. Arrive at the Chicago Art Institute Contribute to the Figge through Birdies Lunch and shopping on Michigan Avenue for Charity and maximize your gift! 3:30 p.m. Driehaus Museum 9 p.m. Return to the Figge in Davenport

Cost: $80 per person; includes museum and special FIGGE ART MUSEUM 74

exhibition admission. No meals are included, but CHARITY SOLICITED BIRD NUMBER snacks will be provided on the coach. Reservations are due by Tuesday, March 1, 2016. I pledge and Contact Heather Aaronson to register at promise to donate: 563.345.6630 or haaronson@figgeartmuseum.  $ one-time flat donation. Seating is limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Please attach payment. Checks payable Downton Abbey costumes courtesy of Cosprop to the Figge Art Museum. OR  $ . for every birdie made during the 2016 .

SUSTAINING THE FIGGE ART MUSEUM GUESS THE BIRDIES AND WIN A TWO- FOR GENERATIONS TO COME YEAR LEASE ON A 2016 LEXUS NX! I guess that birdies will be made. e started this summer by celebrating our 90th anniversary Only 1 grand prize will be awarded. Was the art museum serving this community and our 10th Void where prohibited by law. as the Figge. We have celebrated many milestones that note the BIRDIES SCORED BY YEAR growth of the museum: hundreds of pieces added to our collection, thousands of new people 2007 - 1863 2010 - 2010 2013 - 2142 through our doors, several new collaborations and partnerships, new friendships and, most 2008 - 1921 2011 - 2160 2014 - 2040 importantly, increased service to our community. 2009 - 1914 2012 - 2113 2015 - 1990 So, too, we celebrate the growth of our C.A. Ficke Society for planned giving, which has more than DOUBLED in size in the last three years. PLEDGE INFORMATION (please print)

If you love the museum, believe in the mission and the important service the museum NAME provides to the people of our region, I ask you to consider joining the members of the C.A.

Ficke Society by planning a gift from your estate to benefit the endowment of the Figge ADDRESS Art Museum. Your planned gift, along with those of other C.A. Ficke Society members, will sustain the museum and help it to grow for generations to come. CITY STATE Gifts may include stocks, securities, IRAs or making the Figge a beneficiary of a retirement plan or other asset. Gifts may be made in a specific amount or as a percentage. Some donors ZIP prefer to make a cash gift. For each, there are tax and other advantages. Please call me today PHONE OR EMAIL to discuss this opportunity. On behalf of a grateful museum that celebrates consistent growth on so many levels, I Mail this form to the Figge Art Museum in the encourage you to consider joining in the legacy of Charles August Ficke and including the postage paid envelope provided in the center Figge Art Museum in your estate planning. of this newsletter. For questions, call Raelene Pullen at 563.345.6637. Raelene Pullen, Director of Development • 563.345.6637 www.figgeartmuseum.org 13 Museum Giving

CONTRIBUTIONS ARTIST CIRCLE Blackhawk Bank & Trust George and Nancy Coin Thomas and Mary Rowe $1,000 + Mike and Barb Bleedorn Michele and Jack Dane Mary Schiffer GRANT WOOD CIRCLE Anonymous Nate Clark and Melissa Anderson Clark Barbara Davison Anthony and Helen Schiltz $25,000 + Anonymous Jim Countryman and Laura Hopkins John and Jody DeDoncker Linda M. Schneider Jim and Michelle Russell Barry Anderson Sylvie Crum Candace and Ronald Egger Susan Sharar and Leo Schubert Amir and Lisa Arbisser CS Technologies, Inc. Carol and Clark Ehlers Sandra Miller Sohr DIRECTOR CIRCLE Bill Barnes Carmen Darland Jeff Eirinberg and Lynda Anderson David and Sherry Staub $10,000 + Joyce Bawden and Richard Karwath Patricia Duffy Loryann Eis Dick Taber and Brad Mumm James and Marcia Borel Peter and Kim Benson Brock and Carol Earnhardt Jane Emeis Clara Delle Thompson Andrew and Debi Butler Al Buck Eileen Eitrheim-Rubelmann Ted and Lisa Ewing Stuart and Mary Thoms Martha Easter-Wells Dean Christensen ENTEC Services, Inc. Tom Fiedler and Tom Taylor Scott and Beth Tinsman Frances Emerson and Robert McClurg Mara and Michael Downing Erco Lighting Philip and Greta Habak John and Katie Tritt Susan Quail Stephen Figge John and Lisa Figge Helen Hageboeck and Fred Gibson Leanne Tyler David and Wynne Schafer Kimberly Findlay-Brackey and The Fulton and Susie Collins Foundation Catherine Halligan Tom and Maria Waterman Rick Brackey Marie-Catherine and Pierre Guyot Jerry and Barb Hansen Matthew J. Welty CURATOR CIRCLE Bonnie Fox Bernhard and Vera Haas Nidal and Sana Harb Cal and Jill Werner $5,000 + David and Katie Franks Beth and Mark Hancock Daniel Hardin and Amber Freyermuth Todd and Heidi Woeber Samuel and Marsha Allen Bill and Chris Gallin William and Ruth Anne Hartman Rob and Mindy Harson William and Patricia Wohlford Christopher and Alysse Berglund Ralph Gibson and Mary Junck Nancy and John Hayes Janice Hartwig John and Nancy Danico William and Marvel Green Kris and Susan Jansen Nancy and William Hass BENEFACTOR Don A. and Connie Decker Jan Jurgens Harper Marjorie Kinsler Connie Heckert $125 + Patricia Figge P. Charles Horan Robert and Dolores Kustom Jim and Judy Hilgenberg Jim and Nancy Adams Thomas K. and Jennifer Figge Johnson Watkins Family Foundation Brian and Ella Layer James and Carol Horstmann Steve and Anne H. Adler J. Hunt and Diane Harris II Rajesh and Subha Kalathur Mary Lujack Ralph and Mary Ellen Horton Carol and Jack Albrecht Ron Josef and E.R. Hofmann George and Charlotte Koenigsaecker James and Sylvia Martin Stacey Houk Barbara Alexander Barbara Leidenfrost Jane and Kevin Koski Ron and Cindy May Harry Hoyt, Jr. LaDonna and Gary Anderson Brian J. and Elizabeth Figge Lemek Kenneth Koupal and Thomas Kersting Robert and Janet McCabe David and Margaret Iglehart James and Dianne Andrews J. Randolph and Linda Lewis The Honorable Tom Lytton and Frank and Ann McCarthy Dirk and Lois Jecklin Robin and Mary Jane Andrews Robert and Sherry Lindsay Mary Lind Frank and Tammy McKay Judy and Jerry Johansen Gerald and Patricia Barenthin Brian and Diana Lovett Joseph and Carolyn Martin John Menninger Jim and Diane Kapalis Robert and Priscilla Bass Peter and Elsa Lundy Tim and Karen Maves Moline Forge, Inc. Joe and Ana Kehoe J. Michael and Barbara Bauswell Daniel A. Molyneaux Glenn and Kathleen Medhus Molyneaux Insurance Inc Aaron and Dorole King Karen Beetham and Palmer Steward Henry and Linda Neuman Dennis Miller Carolyn Moon Richard Kleine and Jane Rouse Mary Behrens Nancy Polis Larry and Carol Minard Rao and Veda Movva Harold and Rosanne Krubsack David and Ewelina Bergert Alan and Julie Renken Daniel and Jennifer Molyneaux Bernadette Murphy Ted and Rebecca Kurt Delia Bingea Jon and Diane Robken Matt and Lori Pappas Vickie Palmer and Don Pruter Gary and Gerda Lane John and Patricia Blackman Ann Waterman Richard and Dianne Phinney Karla Polaschek Robert and Joyce Lee George and Cynthia Bleich Steven and Bonnie Powell Jeffrey Porter Mary Ann and James S. Linden Harlow and Lila Blum EXHIBITOR CIRCLE Sarah and Tom Priest Professional Touch Cleaning Services Donald and Janet Luethje Gene and Joan Brack $2,500 + Theodore Priester and Emilie Giguere Bruce and Sherry Ristau Tom and Marjorie Magers Aidan Brady Tara Barney Scott and Raelene Pullen Ed and Bobbi Rogalski Alan C. Marin Ruth Brauch Mark and Rita Bawden Tim Schiffer and Pamela Kendall Schiffer Constance Runge Joan Marttila and Richard Gast Dennis and Denise Brickford Don and Dee Bruemmer Larry and Marilyn Schreiber Dan and Mary Sue Salmon Tom and Erin McKay Patrick J. and Sue Broderick Cynthia Carlson William Shore and Catherine Martinez Dan and Gayna Stadelmann Susan McPeters Ed and Jennifer Broders Roy and Pat Carver Tony and Joyce Singh Donald and Ardell Staub Marion Meginnis and Jack Haberman Laurel Brown Don Doucette and Lynn Drazinski The Thomas O. and Sam and Lori Syverud Sheila and Charles Mesick Vanessa Brown Melissa and Jeff Falkers Margaret Nobis Foundation Fund Bruce Tinsman Kathleen and Roger Miller Brian and Barbara Cady Deb and Bill Fitzsimmons Deann Thoms Sen. Margaret Tinsman Roger and Sarah Mohr Heather Calvert Major General Yves Fontaine, Ret., Thomas Thoms Townsend Engineering Stephen and Melissa Mohr Alan Campbell and Kathy Fontaine Richard and Susan Vermeer Eric and Barb Trimble John Molyneaux and James W. and Lisa K. Carstens Gloria Gierke Richard and Susan Larry and Jane Tschappat Linda Biehl Molyneaux Cato Woodworks Max and Jacki Guinn Marvin and Molly Wagner Rusty and Doris Unterzuber Kim and Tim Montgomery Joseph and Shelley Chambers John and Kay Hall Dana and Faye Waterman Douglas and Jean Vickstrom Steve Musson and Dori James Nancy Chapman Shirley Harris Robert and Kimberly Waterman Donavon K. Weston and Martha Levy Neal Jan and Diane Christensen The Henry Family Foundation Patricia Watkins Kathleen Christensen-Weston Lois Nichols David and Sharon Cinotto Martin and Susan Katz Catherine Weideman Kirk and Lisa Whalen Jeanne and Paul Olsen Beverly Coder Philip McKinley and David Manning Don and Lanora Welzenbach William and Kay Whitmore George and Patricia Olson Katie Conrad Ray and Jill McLaughlin Michael and Kim Whalen Sue Witte Leanne Paetz Steve and Joan Conrad Delia and Dave Meier Mark and Dana Wilkinson Dale and Marie Ziegler Jay Pearce and Melisse Trentz Phillip and Barbara Cray Mumford Family Foundation William and Marie Wise Family Foundation Leo and Renata Peck Alex Cronkleton William Prichard INVESTOR Marjorie Pentland Maria Cummings Kay Runge PATRON $250 + Susan Perry and Stanley Goodyear Nathaniel and Deanna Curl Ralph and Jennifer Saintfort $500 + Bart and Denise Baker Mel Piff K. Vinje and Suzanne Dahl Mark and Deborah Schwiebert Anonymous Leslie and Sara Bell Curtis Poor and Kay Sigardson-Poor Mike and Sally Dailey Rick and Nancy Seidler AAA - The Auto Club Group William and Judy Benevento Anne Powers John and Carolyn Deason Steve and Anne Sinner A-L-L Equipment Prakash R. and Rupa Bontu, MD Alta Price John Dunsheath and Ann Hailey John and Diane Slover, Jr. Bank of America Charitable Foundation Kathy Lewis Bouckley Jeanie Jenean Quinn Etcyl Easter Hugh and Debby Stafford A. Fred and Shirley Berger Norm and Linda Bower Kristin Quinn and Anthony Catalfano Kenneth and Barbara Emerson Dr. Thomas and Mary Ann Stoffel Jack Bernstein Thomas and Elaine Bridge Stephanie Raphael-Nakos Kaylia Eskew Tom and Brooke Terronez Robert F. Bina and Karen Brooke Jerome and Carole Reid Sandra Eskin Will Wolf and Laura Murphy Delores De Wilde Bina Taft and Marie Christian Randy Richmond and Audrey Brown Julia Evans

14 Noted contributions were received as of December 15, 2014 through December 15, 2015. Please contact Amy Martens at 563.345.6638 with any questions or corrections.

Marie Fair Italo and JoAnn Milani Wayne and Kay Wagner Pappas, Davidson, O’Connor Re-Cre8 Studio Paul and Catherine Farrell Bonnie and Gerald Moeller Patricia Walkup & Fildes. P.C. Randy Richmond and Audrey Brown Mary Joy Allaert Feeney Brian Morley Harry R. and Maureen Wallner Paragon Commercial Interiors RK Dixon Sheila Fitts Edwin and Chris Motto Patrick Walton and Theresa Jantz Quad Cities Chamber of Commerce - Kay Runge Helen and Blaine Flack Jared Mullendore Chanda Washington Downtown Partnership Division Jim and Michelle Russell Cherlyn and Rob Foster Maureen Naughtin and Tom Teijido Agnes Waterstreet and Ray Ambrose Quad City Bank & Trust Co. David and Wynne Schafer Carol Francis Emily and Robert Navarre Ida Weibel Rauch Family Foundation 1, Inc Lloyd and Betty Schermer David and Connie Freund Kaaren Nelson Lee and Elizabeth Weimer Rock Island Community Foundation Tim Schiffer and Greg and Clare Gadient Gary and Nancy Nolan Ann Werner Thomas and Mary Waterman Gildehaus Pamela Kendall Schiffer Susan and David Gallagher Don and Angela Normoyle Joseph Wesselman and Jennifer Duburg Endowment Mark and Deborah Schwiebert Camden Gass Rosemary Noth Pamela White Triumph Community Bank Rick and Nancy Seidler David and Rene Gellerman Jeanne and Mark O’Melia Todd and Judy White Wells Fargo Bank Lauren Shaw Hellige Perry and Julie Gere Arla Olson Linda Wilkinson Gregory and Jan Sheffer James and Stephanie Godke John and Jamie Parkhurst Greg and Karyn Witte IN-KIND Sherwin Williams Commercial Dr. and Mrs. Robert Godwin Tracy Perry and Kevin Ketelsen Joe and Angela Woodhouse Amir and Lisa Arbisser Paint Store Tom and JoAnn Goodall Glenn and Dakota Peterson Mark and Laura Wriedt Susan and Wayne Baker Sikkema Jenkins & Co. Ann Green Shirley Pfeifer Steve and Barbara Wright Barney and Sandra Barnhill Steve and Anne Sinner Luanne and Tom Gritton John and Lisa Philibert Jeffrey A. and Donna Young Steven Bartholomew Dick Taber and Brad Mumm Craig Guyton Dean and Donna Piatt Karin Youngberg The Grape Life Phyllis Hallene Beaux Arts Fund Committee Joyce Piechowski Robert and Judy Zeidler Michael Blaser Townsend Engineering Halligan McCabe DeVries Funeral Home Carol Plouffe and Elizabeth Kieffer Susan Zude Amy Trimble Michael and Tamra Harper James and Marcia Borel Dan Portes and Judy Shawver Richard and Alice Bower (WaterMark Gifts & Stationery) Carol and Mark Harpole Kate Poweska Ellen Wagener Jim and Rose Ann Hass GRANTS, CORPORATE Andrew and Debi Butler Bim and Dianne Prichard AND IN-KIND GIFTS Chocolate Manor Andrew and Elizabeth Wallace J. Alex and Connie J. Herriges Dudley and Jean Priester William Webster Lynn Hirsch Dean Christensen Megan Quinn Cynthia Weeks and Scott Teasdale Ann Hochhausen and Marlin Whitmer MASTER Steve and Marjorie Cooper Anne G. Rapp Mark and Dana Wilkinson Ardo and Carolyn Holmgrain $30,000 + Kent and Bonnie Crippen John and Mariann Reese Beaux Arts Fund Committee Mark and Laura Wriedt Larry and Dianne Hosford Mike and Sally Dailey Marcia Reints Xenotronics Doug and Nancy Hultquist Brand-Boeshaar Foundation Fund John and Nancy Danico Margaret and Max Rensberger Yuriko Yamaguchi Dale and Nancy Huse Hubbell Waterman Foundation Dick Blick Don and Connie Retherford David Zahn (Moline High School) Michael and Hedy Hustedde John Deere Foundation Don Doucette and Lynn Drazinski Douglas and Kyle Rick Ann Hutchinson Quad City Cultural & Educational Frances Emerson and Robert McClurg Mark and Rita Rosauer Raphael Iaccarino Supporting Charitable Trust Arlene Erusha INSTITUTIONAL MEMBERS Curtis and Elizabeth Roseman Thomas C. Jackson and Joanne Stevens Riverboat Development Authority Kimberly Erusha Augustana College John and Celeste Roth Brian Jennings S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. Evergreen Art Works, Inc. Byron and Alice Rovine Anne and James Jochum Thomas K. and Jennifer Figge Eastern Iowa Community College Gordon and Cheryl Salley LEADER Steven and Jean Johnson Deb and Bill Fitzsimmons St. Ambrose University David L. and Ginny Samuelson $20,000 + Matt and Julie Johnston Fundraiser University of Iowa Birdies For Charity Jeanne Jurgens Christina Sanders-Ring Galvin Fine Arts Western Illinois University Genesis Health System Donna and Vince Kelly Ronald Schaecher Carolyn Getz Bartholomew Iowa Arts Council Katie Kiley Carol Schaefer Glass Heritage Max Schardein IN MEMORIAM Scott Killip and Shellie Darr John and Kay Hall Gifts were made on behalf of the Tracy and Matt Schwind PREMIER Lee and Julie Kimball J. 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Conor Sapp, bass (le ) Ian Sapp, trumpet (right) hand surgery WE pay attention to what matters most. you.

A house with two teen-aged musicians is busy enough let alone when both are wearing casts. Conor, 16, plays the bass for orchestra at Moline High School, while skateboarding, he injured his wrist and su ered torn ligaments. Later that same day, his younger brother, Ian, 14, broke his wrist while playing football.

Both were treated at our Hand Center of Excellence. Our specialty-trained physicians have extensive experience in treating all hand and wrist injuries to relieve pain and restore

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IMAGES Cover, p.3: LEGO structures courtesy of Adam Reed Tucker; p.3: Photograph courtesy of J. Hunt Harris II; p.4: Henry Lewis, Davenport and Rock Island City, 1855, oil on canvas, Collection Muscatine Art Center, 1990.41; Joseph Rusling Meeker, Mississippi River Bluffs, 1880, oil on canvas, Collection Muscatine Art Center; p.5: Cameo, Head of Bacchante, 19th century, ivory, City of Davenport Collection, Gift of C.T. Lindley, CAM.1929.1

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