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VISITING ARTISTS OFFER INSPIRATION AND ENERGY

his fall, the Institute’s galleries, They also explored whether local commentary on the absence of health Tauditoriums and neighborhood “ethnic” arts and cultures can survive care for millions of Americans. Pope.L streets were filled with a high-pitched in a homogenized, global marketplace. uses his crawls to bring art out of the level of energy, inspiration and experi- Featured speaker, George Ritzer gallery and actively involve the com- mentation as a broad spectrum of cautioned participants that the munity in his work, often employing visiting artists presented a host of McDonalds’ model permeates every humor to connect with his audience. thought-provoking concepts. Shimon aspect of our daily lives and in the Pope.L, an African American, has Attie, William Pope.L, Stelarc, Hristina push toward globalization there is a staged nearly 50 crawls as part of Ivanoska, and Mel Chin are but a few great need to protect indigenous his “eRacism” project. He created a of the internationally acclaimed artists culture. Keynote speaker Mel Chin four-part crawl up Broadway, which who brought inspiration. They were captivated students as he discussed he dubbed “The Great White Way,” joined by scholars that included James his site-specific works and how he to coincide with the 2002 Whitney Elkins, author of Why Art Can’t Be injects art into unlikely places, includ- Biennial. Taught, George Ritzer, author of The ing toxic landfills and popular televi- International photographer and McDonaldization of Society and James sion shows like Melrose Place, to build installation artist Shimon Attie visited Young, Ph.D., Judaic scholar from the awareness of vital social and political the Institute for the opening of his University of Massachusetts, Amherst. issues. Chin also challenged the idea exhibition, “The History of Another.” And, international designers brought of the artist as the exclusive creative Attie described himself as part arche- fresh insights to the first annual Graphic force behind an artwork. “The sur- ologist and historian, peeling back Design Summit. vival of my own ideas may not be as layers of time to uncover the stories

A major focus was the 2004 important as a condition I create for of Rome’s ancient ruins and excava- TOP LEFT: STELARC PRESENTED A SELF-PORTRAIT

Humanities Symposium, “Aesthetics others ideas to be realized,” he said. tion sites as he explored questions IN 3D ANIMATION THAT RESPONDED and Consumer Culture,” chaired by William Pope.L uses performance of memory, place and identity. Attie TO AUDIENCE QUESTIONS. liberal arts faculty, Rita Goodman, art as a compelling commentary on uses ancient and modern Rome as a Ph.D., and Lane Cooper. Speakers from social issues and inspired Institute backdrop for projecting images of TOP RIGHT: JAMES YOUNG, SHIMON ATTIE across the U.S. and the U.K. examined students to engage in his art form Roman Jews from 1890–1920 onto AND NATASHA EGAN DISCUSS ATTIE’S the influences of consumer culture on during his recent visit. Pope.L the archeological sites near where art and design and the ways artists and 30 students crawled on their they once lived. Attie’s Jews are used WORK WHILE ONE OF HIS PIECES IS PROJECTED BEHIND THEM. have adopted or resisted commercialism. hands and knees for nearly two miles Continued on page 2 from the Cleveland Clinic to the (Cleveland) Free Clinic as a graphic ABOVE: WILLIAM POPE.L ENCOURAGES LAUREN VOSS ’05 DURING ONE OF HIS CRAWLS

BELOW: MEL CHIN

“KNOWMAD” (DETAIL) VISITING ARTISTS Continued from page 1

Author James Elkins entertained the field of communication design. Institute audiences with his penetrat- It featured such notables as Steven ing dissection of art school practice Heller, art director of The New York that was both perceptive and witty. Times Book Review and founder of the Elkins’ no-nonsense approach ques- School of Visual Arts graduate design tioned the principal goals of art program, and Robynn Raye, co-founder schools, as well as the phenomenon of Seattle’s Modern Dog studio. Both of art critiques as a microcosm for speakers offered practical insights on teaching art. their professional success. Stelarc, an Australian-based artist, Look for more interesting lectures explored the concept of the body and and performances from international its relationship with technology artists and educators as the Institute through human-machine interface continues to offer provocative thought using medical imaging, and leaders for the enrichment of students, the Internet. alumni and the community. Resistance, transformation and ABOVE: AREA SCHOOLCHILDREN A GRANT FROM BANK ONE, THE HARRY K. FOX AND EMMA R. FOX as the metaphor for the outsider, the homelessness are some of the aspects CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, THE ARTS COUNCIL AND THE SHOW OFF THEIR SHIMON ATTIE stranger, forgotten societies and lost associated with public space and its READING 1 FOUNDATION SUPPORTED THE SHIMON ATTIE EXHIBIT. ADDITIONAL SUPPORT FOR THE EXHIBITION AND RELATED LECTURE INSPIRED ART DURING A WORKSHOP individuals. Uncovering the stories social conditioning as investigated by WAS PROVIDED BY THE NAOMI G. AND EDWIN Z. SINGER FAMILY FUND AND THE GEORGE F., STEPHANIE M., & GEORGE L. TRAUB AT THE INSTITUTE. of these marginalized people and Hristina Ivanoska, ArtsLink visiting FUND OF THE JEWISH COMMUNITY FEDERATION OF CLEVELAND.

placing them into the present, artist from Macedonia. ArtsLink is an MEL CHIN’S LECTURE WAS SPONSORED BY DEE TREMAINE HILDT, PAST CHAIR, EMILY HALL TREMAINE FOUNDATION. “re-animates these sites with their international cultural exchange pro- THE INSTITUTE’S BICKFORD VISITING ARTIST FUND SUPPORTED own lost history,” explained Attie, gram for emerging artists. POPE.L’S VISIT.

who created the work during a The first annual Graphic Design NESNADNY + SCHWARTZ SPONSORED THE GRAPHIC DESIGN SUMMIT. fellowship at the American Academy Summit examined the relationship in Rome in 2001–02. between graphic design school and

Agnes Gund Awarded Medal for Excellence

gnes Gund’s passion for art is the Institute’s George Gund building and A unmistakable. She is recognized the Jessica Gund Library are named for internationally as a philanthropist, col- Ms. Gund’s father and mother. lector and ardent supporter of the arts Ms. Gund has supported artists and and individual artists. Her belief in the the arts most notably as President of ability of art to teach and inspire guides New York’s her untiring life-long work to make sig- (MOMA) from 1991–2002. As MOMA’s nificant contributions to the visual arts President Emerita she has provided locally, nationally and internationally. valuable leadership for the museum’s It is due to her artistic fervor and lead- extensive new renovation project. She ership on a national and international has been a catalyst in the “Studio in the scale that Agnes Gund was awarded the Schools” program where, for more than Institute’s Medal for Excellence at the 25 years, children in 17th annual Charles E. Burchfield ’16 public schools have had the opportunity Society Dinner this fall. The award rec- to learn about art and develop the ognizes those who have made significant creative freedom of self-expression. contributions to the arts through their She has served on numerous boards own artistic pursuit or through their including the American Academy in service and philanthropy. Rome, the Andy Warhol Foundation for Ms. Gund is a native Clevelander who the Visual Arts and the Hirshhorn established close ties with the Institute, Museum and Sculpture Garden, and has the , the New been awarded many prestigious awards Gallery (now MOCA Cleveland), and including the . the Sculpture Center of Cleveland. She Recognized for her extensive art and her family have long supported the collection, Ms. Gund has personally Institute, where she served as a member amassed some 400 works of art, including of the Board of Directors from 1968–72. the work of such notables as Paul Klee, fond memories of learning about art at ABOVE: ANN AND DAVID DEMING Her father, George Gund II served as Joan Miro, Jim Hodges and William University Circle institutions. She WITH TOBY LEWIS AND AGNES GUND chair of the Institute’s board for 24 years Kentridge. The drawings from her expressed her enthusiasm for the strong and as a young girl she attended board collection were showcased in a special partnerships of Cleveland art institutions meetings with her father, learning about exhibition at the Cleveland Museum as she sees collaboration as vital to art and the art world at his side. of Art in 2003. future success. The Agnes Gund Traveling Scholarships In her acceptance speech at the The Medal for Excellence was estab- for continued study abroad remain the Institute it was evident that Ms. Gund lished in 1987 and is presented annually most prestigious prizes awarded to top was moved by the recognition she at the Burchfield Society Dinner. The graduating students and make the received and paid homage to previous dinner is held to honor members of the Institute one of very few colleges that Medal for Excellence awardees including Charles E. Burchfield ’16 Society who offer post-graduate awards. The scholar- Ken Bates, Julian Stanczak ’54 and have supported the Institute through ships were established by her father in Viktor Schreckengost ’29. She spoke of exemplary financial support during the honor of her namesake, her Aunt Agnes, her warm, positive feelings about the previous academic year. a 1918 Institute alumna. Additionally, Institute and Cleveland and her many

2 Corbett Masters Emerging Art Form; Sets Tone for

tion,” said Corbett. He has worked Feature Films JOHN CORBETT AND BIG FILM DESIGN CREATED with big name directors that THE OPENING SEQUENCE FOR THE BLUES, SEVEN include Spike Lee, Robert Altman, FEATURE-LENGTH FILMS THAT EXPLORE HOW THIS Joel and Ethan Coen, Wayne Wang, John Waters, Frank Oz, Marc Before moving to Manhattan to ART FORM DEEPLY INFLUENCED MUSIC AND Lawrence and Mary Harron. embark on a video and commercial PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD. MARTIN SCORSESE or many who appreciate art His latest work can be seen in production career, Corbett worked WAS THE EXECUTIVE PRODUCER OF THE

and design, arriving in time Mike Nichols’ current feature film in academia and as a news editor SERIES, WHICH WAS SHOWN ON PBS. F for a film’s title sequence is as Closer and an HBO film Lackawanna for CBS News in Minneapolis. He important as seeing the beginning Blues. He is currently developing taught at Minneapolis College of of the film itself. A title sequence the main title work for the forth- Art and Design and then moved to can be a mini-movie that sets up the coming high profile film, Must Love New Zealand to head the video film for the viewer. It can be intrigu- Dogs with Diane Lane and John department for Wanganui Regional with Mary Jo Toles and she always ing, exciting, agitating or soothing. Cusack, as well as handling Community Polytechnic (WRCP). encouraged me to look at alternate Title sequences are an art form all an involved opening sequence for While at WRCP he helped merge aspects of a project.” their own. Everything is Illuminated directed computers with the then new digi- He said the entire photography J. John Corbett, a 1993 Institute by Liev Schreiber and starring tal video by drawing on his under- department was supportive of ideas photography graduate, is a master Elijah Wood. standing of traditional analog video that didn’t always fall into tradi- of the title sequence, creating open- “Every project is completely dif- and new digital video formats. He tional categories. ing sequences for many high profile ferent and can be as involved as also taught interactive program- “Institute professors taught me not films such as Intolerable Cruelty, Intolerable Cruelty, which required ming, web design, film history and to box in my ideas but to straddle Stepford Wives and Chicago, which us to create a mini-narrative and do mentored “extremely talented and various mediums and integrate them won an Oscar for Best Picture. our own illustrations, animation, motivated” graduate students. He into my work. That approach opens In his four years with Manhattan’s and editing, to something as easy was awarded an NEA grant for doors to an entire community of Big Film Design Inc., he has worn as picking a typeface and position- video and a McKnight grant for dig- artists working in other mediums,” many hats in the small company — ing copy for the greatest readability ital photography, which enabled he explained. handling motion design and still over the film images,” he said. him to explore these mediums. As far as what’s next, Corbett said images, design and visual effects, Prior to joining Big Film Design, Corbett keeps his edge in the fast- he’s concentrating on making the digital and analog production, on- Corbett freelanced as a motion paced film, TV and commercial pro- best work possible for Big Film set direction as well as photography, design artist in Manhattan doing duction world through constant Design and focusing on feature film illustration and editing. He primarily major commercial and broadcast learning and research. “I always try work with occasional forays into works in Adobe After Effects doing work. During the Internet boom of to expand my skills, whether it’s commercial ad production. In his motion design work, but has also the late ’90s he was hired as digital learning more 3D software, Javascript rare free time, he hits the gym, directed shoots with Jennifer Lopez production manager creating origi- or the newest plug-in for After watches the Daily Show, plays with for Maid in Manhattan and Chris nal video content for an Internet Effects,” he said. his Xbox and enjoys snowboarding. Rock for Head of State. start up called IAM.com. “The best thing the Institute did Learn more about John’s work at “As a designer of main title was teach me how to teach myself. I www.bigfilmdesign.com. sequences, I work directly with the learned how to be tenaciously curi- directors, producers, editors and ous about how things work,” he musicians – usually in post produc- said. “I spent a lot of time working

3 You’re Invited! Alumni Outreach Hits the Road IF YOU LIVE IN THE SOUTHERN he mission of the Alumni Office is to stay connected with our graduates Tacross the country and around the globe. We hope to be a catalyst to CALIFORNIA AREA OR ARE PLAN- help you reconnect with old friends, meet some new ones, bring back fond NING A VISIT, OUR NEXT REGIONAL memories and create fresh regional events for graduates of all ages. With

ALUMNI GATHERING WILL BE HELD that in mind, the Institute looks forward to expanding our regional alumni activities to reunite with you and celebrate your successes. ON SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 20 AT 5:30 P.M. This past year was a busy, exciting and rewarding time for our alumni, IN THE BRENTWOOD SECTION OF with many graduates enjoying numerous events across the country. Alumni

LOS ANGELES. REGIONAL VOLUN- from the New York City area gathered last fall at the Midtown Manhattan residence of Merle Edelman ’52, and enjoyed a mid-week dessert reception TEERS ARE ALWAYS NEEDED TO along with an opportunity to hear from President David Deming about the latest on campus. ASSIST WITH EVENTS. FOR MORE The International Home and Housewares Association Show in Chicago provided an opportunity for alumni to meet

INFORMATION CONTACT KRISTEN faculty and the Institute’s winners of the student design competition. Lorene Gates-Spears ’76 graciously hosted an event at the conference site held in downtown Chicago. Later in March, we gathered in the area, where JONES AT (216) 421-7957 OR alumni enjoyed an early evening reception overlooking the grounds of the Old Ranch Country Club in Long Beach. [email protected]. CALIFORNIA We then headed north to Detroit, where graduates enjoyed a delightful early summer evening at the Detroit Yacht Club. The unpredictable Ohio weather didn’t dampen the spirits of the party-going alums and friends who attended the RESIDENTS — WATCH YOUR MAIL IN midsummer Fiesta Cookout here in Cleveland. Over 100 intrepid souls braved the thunderstorms and enjoyed a great JANUARY! evening of food and music as well as an opportunity to catch up with longtime friends. And in August, the alumni of New enjoyed cocktails and refreshments in the lovely Rhode Island home of Chuck ’64 and Jo-Ellen Tramontana. Watch for an upcoming get-together in your area as we plan activities for the new year in New York City, Los Angeles, and Detroit as well as other areas of the country. We value your suggestions and involvement in alumni activities. Regional events are driven by the commitment and energy of local alumni — please let us know if you have potential

RIGHT: CLARENCE VAN DUZER event ideas or would like to assist with an activity. We look forward to seeing you in your hometown! If you have an

AND DON KREJCI ’72 idea for an alumni activity in your region, contact Kristen Jones at [email protected] or (216) 421-7957. We would love to hear from you!

TRAUSCH WORKS WITH PHOTOGRAPHIC ICONS

J en Trausch ’00 returned to the Institute this fall to present “Instant Creativity,” a workshop for professional photographers on innovative techniques sponsored by Polaroid. The program focused on mechanical and digital manip- ulation techniques, as well as use of Polaroid’s 20 x 24 camera. She and her colleagues discussed image transfer, emulsion lift and digital adjustment of instant film images. Trausch manages the New York 20 x 24 Polaroid Studio in Soho and works as a technician assisting artists in the use of the rare 20 x 24 camera. She enjoys the opportunity to learn from the profession- als who book the studio on a daily basis, She began her relationship with Polaroid focuses on portraiture as a storytelling JEN TRAUSCH ’00 INSTRUCTS including such photo luminaries as six years ago as an intern in the New device, bringing together layers of sub- PAUL SOBOTA ’05, PHOTOGRAPHY

Mary Ellen Mark, David Levinthal and York Studio Program for a semester ject, place, and time to create a moment MAJOR, AND PETER TRADOWSKY ’05

William Wegman. while at the Institute and recommends in which each of these elements plays (SEATED), SCULPTURE MAJOR The camera is used to produce large the program for the invaluable experi- off one another dynamically to tell a format one of a kind instant prints and ence gained from working with New York whole story. A current project involves has found both fine art and commercial professionals. Trausch was the recipient photographing images at the Skateland applications; from exhibitions at Pace of the First Agnes Gund Travelling Roller Rink in Brookpark, Ohio, where MacGill gallery to stories in the New York Scholarship in 2000, the top honor pre- her father practices as a competitive Times Magazine to ad campaigns for IBM. sented to a graduating fifth-year student. roller dancer and Trausch documents Prior to joining Polaroid two years ago, She explained that time for her per- the skaters and the atmosphere to tell Trausch worked as a freelance commercial sonal artwork is limited, but has learned a story with her 8 x 10 camera. assistant and printed for a professional a great deal from the professional artists artist in New York for several years. with whom she works closely each day. Her art has changed significantly since leaving the Institute and she now

4 Gerald Rouge ’57—showed his oil paintings Dance Cleveland’s 7th Annual “Food for Joseph Naujokas ’82—had a solo show this at the Ashtabula (Ohio) Arts Center during Thought,” highlighting new choreographic summer at Katharina-Rich-Perlow Gallery, this past summer. He has given one-man pieces, and also collaborated with Dance New York City. He was awarded a $10,000 fel- notes shows around Ohio at the Sandusky Fine Arts Theater Collective. lowship from Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, Center, the Meyer Center in Chardon, North and his painting “Bravo November Chinook” Martin Boyle ’76—is currently teaching Chagrin Nature Center and the West Woods has been presented to the RAF Museum, Submissions received after November 15, 2004 Design and Color I and II at Cleveland’s Case Nature Center. Hendon, England, courtesy of the Boeing will be printed in the next issue. Western Reserve University. Company. Diane Attie ’60—is gallery director at the Lorene Gates-Spears ’76—is attending Center for the Visual Arts, University of Toledo Anna Arnold ’83—was this year’s guest artist for the 2004–2005 academic Department of Art, adjacent to the Toledo at the Berea (Ohio) Artsfest. Since 2001 she has alumni year to obtain a master’s degree in design Museum of Art. She is currently accepting been an artist-in-residence working with stu- studies (MDESS). She also serves on the Marjorie (Leedy) Mutersbaugh ’26 celebrated exhibition proposals from regional artists. dents, staff and other artists at a local elemen- Institute’s Board of Directors. her 101st birthday on November 20, 2004. tary school to create “Children of the World,” Nancy (Mellody) Bentley ’63—was one of Allen Hutton ’76—still enjoys designing prod- a large three-dimensional human and animal three teachers and six student representatives Martha (Miligan) Bernat ’34—is happy to be ucts and painting in watercolors. In 2003 he figure representation of various cultures. for the Joint Environmental Mission Exchange healthy and will take a 16-day cruise in celebra- had a solo exhibition of his paintings at the Current Institute student, Sara McClelland ‘06, program in St. Petersburg, Russia, a multi- tion of her 92nd birthday. Her river voyage will Brown County Art Guild, Nashville, Indiana. has joined her in the project. take her from Amsterdam to Budapest through national program that focuses on efforts to historic villages and cities. educate on environmental issues. Myra (Bohannon) Serrins ’76—received her Susan Squires ’83—along with faculty mem- MFA in textiles from the University of bers Jurgen Faust, Charles Tucker, Robert Deborah (Teas) Lass ’64—recently took a Clifford West ’36—presented a retrospective Massachusetts, Dartmouth in 2002. She partic- Banks, Gerry Vandevier; and emeritus faculty master class in Taos, New Mexico. She exhibition of his work from 1935 to the present. ipated in a two-person exhibition in New Haven, Robert Jergens ’60, exhibited in “Connecting worked with Pat Dews for a week at The show, which also included a selection of his Connecticut this past July, and, in 2005, will 13+,”a curated group exhibition of 13 area Springmaid Beach, South Carolina studying 16mm films on art, was held at AVA Gallery and exhibit in a three-person show in Jackson Hole, artists which explored the visual language that experimental water media, and had an acrylic Art Center, Lebanon, New Hampshire. Wyoming. connects artists. The show was located at painting accepted into Watercolor USA 2004 Cleveland’s Elevation Art. Lois (Ober) Miller ’38—is retired and living in and the Springfield (Michigan) Art Museum. Deborah Harris ’77—recently completed a Bethesda, Maryland where she enjoys having two-month show, “Explorations in Silk,” for Mark Sudduth ’83—showed his handblown Winifred Lutz ’64—had a solo exhibition at children, a grandchild and a great-grandchild Gallery 732 at the Akron Women’s City Club. glass pieces in “A Midsummers Night Art Gallery Joe, . She was awarded living in the area. Affair II,” at the Tuscarawas County Center for a commission of landscape sculpture for Leonard Koscianski ’77—had a spring solo the Arts, New Philadelphia, Ohio. Along with Shirley (Leavitt) Koller ’42—exhibited her Cairngorn Artists’ Landscape Initiative on show at O.K. Harris Gallery, New York City. faculty member Brent Young, Sudduth oper- sculpture, “Skateboarding Incident,” in a juried Cairngorn Mt., Scotland in 2003, as well as Skip Sroka ’77—recently won the national ates Benchmark Studio in an old factory ware- show, “Sculpture Now,” at Washington Square, having participated in “Site & Insight,” at ASID Interiors Award, as featured in the house in Cleveland, and his work was recently Washington, D.C. PS 1, Long Island City, New York, curated by September issue of Southern Accents. His featured in Cleveland Magazine. Agnes Gund. Clarke Garnsey ’47—has been enjoying his house will be highlighted in the November Steven Bowen ’84—had a very busy spring recent travels, having spent two nights at the Jane (Placek) Bravman ’67—has been busy issue of Traditional Home. filling commissions in preparation for another Occidental Grand Pineapple Resort in Antigua, creating many gifts for family and friends. Thomas Lyon Mills ’78—has held solo exhibi- season at Great Lakes Medieval Faire, where he ten days in Guanajuato, Mexico, and a week Recent works include painted embroidery tions at the Luise Ross Gallery (NYC), and at owns his own building and shop. aboard the old sailing yacht, Sea Cloud. apparel and bottles, and a fall watercolor the University of Arkansas. He has also partici- scene of a family summer home in Cotuit, Paul Dacey ’84—exhibited a large-scale paint- Mary Alice (Calhoun) Mathias ’47—was pated in the group show, “Landscapes, See Massachusetts. ing in the 86th Annual Exhibition of Area Artists invited to participate in “Kaleidoscope” at and Imagined, Sense of Place” at DeCordova at the Toledo Art Museum, Toledo, Ohio. The Summit Art Space, Akron, Ohio. She was David Deming ’67—See Marc Brown ’69. Museum and Sculpture Park, Lincoln, piece has been purchased for the Museum’s awarded third place for her etching/aquatint, Massachusetts, and at Lenore Gray Gallery in Vernon Patrick ’68—exhibited in a one-man permanent collection. He recently participated which she subsequently sold. She also showed Providence, Rhode Island. He is a professor of show at James Snidle Fine Arts, Chico, in a group show, “Printed Matter,” at Morgan two etchings in a show juried by Dr. Louis Zona foundation studies at RISD. at the Canton (Ohio) Museum of Art, in con- California. Lehman Gallery, Lakeville, Connecticut. Celeste Teresi DeSapri ’79—recently had junction with the Akron Society of Artists and Marc Brown ’69—and David Deming ’67 Stephanie Marzella ’84—was featured in the work featured in various juried and invitational Women’s Art League of Akron. were recently interviewed on Cleveland “Artist Profile” of Summer in South Country, art exhibitions, including the recent Fairmount Public Radio’s arts program, “Around Noon,” August 2004 edition. She exhibits regularly Benjamin Steele ’50—displayed his POW Russell Art Show, in Newbury, Ohio, as well as in a one-hour program dedicated to the throughout New England, and currently works exhibit at the Central Montana Historical having pieces in corporate collections of the Institute. Marc discussed his new best-selling almost exclusively in oils, using the New England Museum. A new wing is being built for this 90- Cleveland Art Association, Cleveland Clinic book, Wild About Books, his new television landscapes as her focus. piece exhibit on life as a prisoner of war. During Foundation, University Hospitals and many pri- show, Postcards from Buster, and the exhibit of WWII, Steele spent three and a half years as a vate collections. After being home with her Carolyn (Dougherty) Alaburda ’85—is work- his drawings at Cleveland’s Western Reserve prisoner after being captured at Bataan. children and teaching art classes at Notre ing as a product manager for a Long Island, Historical Society. David discussed the many Dame Montessori School in Chardon, Ohio, New York craft and toy company. Thomas Emery ’52—recently completed a set positive changes taking place at the Institute. she joined the Northern Ohio Illustrators of carved wooden door panels, 26"x 96", com- Michael Hearn ’85—is a full-time art instructor Margaret Fischer ’69—created a neckpiece Society, where she serves as treasurer. She has missioned by a church. this year at LaSalle College High School. He that was recently published in 400 Polymer been a reviewer for The American Institute of exhibited in December 2003 in the 3rd Annual Carol La Chiusa ’52—was honored with “Best Clay Designs, by Lark Books. She also created Graphic Arts and a guest speaker at Cleveland Museum Workers art exhibit at 11th & Orange of Show” for her work in the Grosse Pointe cloisonné enamel panels for a tabernacle for State University, and she is currently working Gallery, Wilmington, Delaware. Last summer (Michigan) Art Center “Artists Among Us” show. Church of the Resurrection, Solon, Ohio. on portrait commissions and interior projects. Other recent awards include the Starkweather he completed a fresco mural for Philadelphia Art Association Annual show, “Scarab Club – George Shively ’69—recently retired after a Mary Owen Rosenthal ’79—had six large Mural Arts Program, and he has recently Buds, Bugs and Beasts,” and second prize at the 28-year career teaching art in the Kenston black and white woodcut prints selected by taught workshops in Texas and Virginia. School District, Chagrin Falls, Ohio. He and Bowling Green State University’s Firelands Detroit Society of Women Painters and Elizabeth Miloscia ’86—had two monotypes his wife have moved to Tucson, Arizona, Campus in May 2004 for their permanent Sculptors. She is an active artist-in-residence at in a juried exhibit at Gallery 138 of Kent State where he will teach and design an art pro- collection within the new Cedar Point Center the Hannon Foundation, Detroit, and is repre- University. sented by Synchronicity Gallery, Glen Arbor, gram for Tucson Academy of Leadership and Building. Arts, a private charter school. Harriet Moore Ballard ’87—spends her win- Michigan, and Cary Gallery, Rochester, Michigan. Julian Severyn ’79—was featured in the ters in San Miguel de Allenda, Guanajuato, Charles Herndon ’71—had a one-man show October 2004 “Business Update” section of Richard Anuszkiewicz ’53—and Curlee Raven Mexico where she has built a studio. Holton ’89 were among the artists featured in in October 2003 at The Columbus College of The BroadView Journal. He is the owner of “Master Artists: Master Printmaker Portfolio” Art and Design’s Acock Gallery. He had a Wedding Artistry, a successful full service wed- Michael Mikula ’87—recently hosted an open shown at Heights Arts in Cleveland. This was a reception this summer at the Galleries and ding planning service he began in 1994. He house at his Glass Studio on Cleveland’s east project of Holton’s Experimental Printmaking Sculpture Garden at Kelley’s Island, Ohio, uses his artistic background in guiding the aes- side. Also participating in the event were Institute of Lafayette College. See Curlee Holton ’89. where he has been painting and carving thetic choices of his customers, and he loves Earl O. James ’88 and Linda Zmina ’89. wood, stone and glass. Visit his website at the opportunity of creating memorable events. Beth Wolfe ’87—uses the name B Wolfe Alberta Cifolelli ’53—held a one-person show www.charlesherndon.com. A highlight of the Linda Arbuckle ’81—was on the summer ses- professionally, and has recently exhibited her at The White Gallery in Lakeville, Connecticut. spring included a visit to the Institute to sion faculty for Arrowmont School, Gatlinburg, mixed media in “Re: Cyclicals; Spinning in a Cifolelli paints large-scale land and waterscapes speak to Barbara Stanczak’s classes and cri- Tennessee. She will be a juror for the National State of Swing” at Brandt Gallery in Cleveland’s in pastels and oils. She was recently honored by tique student work. He was impressed with Council on Education for the Ceramics Arts Tremont neighborhood. having her painting “Peace Path” presented to the quality of student work and enjoyed Clay National 2005, with an exhibition for the the United Nations in New York City as an addi- seeing many old friends. Deborah Pinter ’88—was recently featured in 2005 NCECA conference in Baltimore. tion to their permanent collection. an article in Akron Life & Leisure magazine high- Jack Lew ’71—after six years with Disney Currently, her exhibition “Utilitarian Clay: lighting her photography artistry in combining Jean (McLain) Turner ’53—is still making Feature Animation, Jack has accepted a posi- Celebrate the Object” is on display at The classical themes with modern techniques. Her miniatures for collectors and has taken up tion overseeing University Relations at the Mint Museum of Craft + Design, Charlotte, recent body of work features floral portrait woodcarving. Electronic Arts Tiburon Studio in Orlando, North Carolina until January 2005. “Scanagrams,” for which she uses a scanner Florida. The studio is considered a world Jeannette (Bosnoian) Aurslanian ’54—has Catherine Ann Butler ’81—is adjunct faculty and a graphic program to capture plants and leader in the interactive entertainment industry. been an antique restorer and ornament painter in metals at Edinboro University, Pennsylvania. blooms at their zenith. for Hixson’s Inc., Lakewood, Ohio, since 1984. David Wood ’71—has been joyfully painting Recent exhibitions include “Charmed Lives,” Curlee Raven Holton ’89—is professor of art Following her 1954 graduation, she was a col- and photographing the world around him, at Facèré Jewelry Art Gallery, Seattle, and director of the Experimental Printmaking orist for Glidden Co, working there until 1959. working in Casein paint, with photographs Washington; a group exhibition at St. Paul’s Institute at Lafayette College in Easton, taken with self-built pinhole cameras. His Episcopal Church in Cleveland Heights; and Martha (Redinger) Liebert ’54—is a member Pennsylvania. He recently produced an exhibi- work is distributed through Hawk and Heron participation in “Mikromegas — Art on a Pin,” of the board of Molly Gallery in Strongsville, tion, “Through Women’s Eyes: Visions from Art, Inc., Cortland, Ohio. which has already traveled to Munich, New Ohio, where she recently curated, hung and dis- Costa Rica,” which continues through May 1 at York City, Geneva, Tokyo, Sydney, Perth and played paintings and sculpture. She also helped Barbara Cooper ’74—participated in “Soft MCS Gallery, Easton. His noted exchanges of Padua and one of her pins was recently pur- plan the Strongsville Art Walk, during which she Edge,” a group show at the Museum of work have taken place in Easton and in Latin chased by the Danner Foundation, Munich. also showed her work. Contemporary Art, Chicago. She also recently America, and next year his program will be Carolyn Allrutz ’55—recently contributed her exhibited work in “Drawing Out the Susan Eglovitch ’81—is President and CEO of hosted in Costa Rica, and then interchanged professional art education library of over 800 Collection,” at Wisconsin’s Racine Art SE Art & Design, Inc., located in New York City. with Brazil and Japan. Museum, and she carried out a residency at Soon celebrating its 10th anniversary, the com- books and publications to the Art Education Thomas Frontini ’90—held an exhibition of Norton Island, Maine this summer. pany moved to an expanded showroom in division of Northern Illinois University, where his recent paintings at Heights Arts Gallery in October 2004. The Gallery specializes in sup- she is professor emerita of art education. Dora Staneff-Cline ’74—received the 2004 Cleveland Heights. His website can be found at plying art, framing and design services to the Cleveland Press Club Award of “Best in Ohio” www.thomasfrontini.com. Judith Whipple ’55—visited last fall with fellow “trade only,” primarily placing works on paper for her illustration portfolio. alumna Marjorie Werner Picchi ‘55 and her in residential, corporate and retail store design Kelly Darr ’91—encourages visitors to her husband, Fosco, in their 500-year old home in Nicole (Visconsi) Mawby ’75—has been settings. personal website, Kellybdarr.com. the mountains above Lucca, Italy. For the next making lampworked glass beads in her Little Lawrence “Sven” Swan ’81—is working on Terry Gess ’91—exhibited his pottery at the three months she viewed art all over Italy, work- Italy studio in Cleveland. She uses them in an illuminated online scroll about the “New Focus Gallery at the Folk Art Center outside of ing out of Lucca as her home base. jewelry, which sells in area art galleries. Now” which will soon be available on his web- Asheville, North Carolina. He was a guest at the Elinore (Vigh) Korow-Bieber ’57—has taught Nancy Prudic ’75—was appointed in 2002 to site, www.newcleanwars.com. He also joins international ceramic exhibition and sympo- painting for twenty-five years and owned her the full-time, tenure track position of Assistant other Institute grads on the recording, “It is sium in the craft village of Fiskars, Finland, own portrait business for thirty years, working Professor of Visual Art at Lake Erie College. Sour Data,” soon to be released on CD from which coincided with a lecture at the Estonian with executives, individuals and families. She is She has also been the onsite supervisor of Audio Artists. Academy of Art in Tallinn, Estonia. The North listed in Marquis’ “Who’s Who in American Art,” museum classes at the Cleveland Museum of Carolina Arts Council also recently awarded Elizabeth Pfordresher LaPlace ’82—has lived and “Who’s Who of American Women,” and has Art for three years. She exhibited this summer Gess a residency at Chateau de La Napoule, an in the Virgin Islands for 20 years, where she painted many prominent people locally and in Cleveland State University’s “Buddha artists’ foundation housed in a castle on the owns her own custom design jewelry business. nationally. Project,” and had a solo exhibition at shores of the French Riviera. Visit her website at geocities.com/pflaplace. Brandt Gallery in Cleveland’s Tremont area. She also participated earlier this year in

5 Pamela Pemberton ’91—is the store director Sid Ramnarace ’95—is a designer with Ford Christa Donner ’98—showed new work in a Jenny Zito ’04—exhibited a show of 30 minutive of bliS, a women’s apparel store featuring Motor Company and recently finished work on November exhibition at Junc Gallery, Los Angeles, paintings at Shaheen Modern and Contemporary wearable art, in Shaker Square, Cleveland. The the 2005 Ford Mustang. and exhibited at the University of Michigan in Art in Cleveland, eliciting a very favorable review retail establishment resulted from the popular December along with fellow alums Robert of her work in the Cleveland Plain Dealer. Shane Sisi ’95—and Keston Helfrich ’97 response of the patrons of American Crafts Goodman ’02, Chris Landau ’02, Andrea She also had work displayed at Cleveland’s welcomed the birth of their son, Calder, who Gallery, which is located directly above the Gaydos Landau ’02 and Jason Yoh ’03. Her M Percent Gallery and Thrive throughout the was born in North Carolina on July 21, 2004 store. Pemberton is director of the Gallery. “Mysterious Illness” comic will be published summer and fall. at 10:53 p.m. weighing 8 lbs. 6 oz. in the sixth edition of “America Now: Short Rene Culler ’92—was invited to teach glass Susan Umbenhour ’95—is teaching drawing Readings from Recent Periodicals,” in January courses at the Glass Furnace, Instanbul, Turkey and painting at Oberlin College for a second 2005, and new comics will be published in this past July, and will return again in 2005. faculty year. She exhibited her new installation work the Chicago Reader’s January 2005 “Year in Teaching assignments also included workshops at Firelands Association for the Visual Arts in Comics” issue. Donner’s work is now A recent exhibition at Kent State University at Urban Glass, Brooklyn, New York, and the March, and was part of the first group show represented by the Kravets-Wehby Gallery highlighted new Northeast Ohio faculty mem- Studio of the Corning Museum of Glass. She at MOCA Cleveland’s new “Sky Lounge.” in New York. Visit her web site: www.christa- bers and included Institute faculty Lane will teach her annual course in Barcelona, Spain donner.com. Cooper (Liberal Arts), Maggie Denk-Leigh this fall (for enrollment, call 216-851-5149). Colleen Fraser ’96—has just completed a large (Printmaking), Mari Hulick (Graphic Design), Culler has installed architectural commissions outdoor ceramic mural of westside Cleveland Ed Mullen ’99—is creative director for a Sarah Kabot (Foundation), Kasumi Minkin for Cleveland Clinic’s Intercontinental Hotel, neighborhood landmarks. The commissioned New York City web development firm called (T.I.M.E.) and Yianni Yessios (T.I.M.E.). and Cuyahoga County Public Library system, piece is 14 feet tall, and has been installed on Squeaky Wheel Media. His personal website is and is currently producing a book on glass W. 65th and Father Caruso Drive, Cleveland. www.edmullen.org, which contains links to all Kristen Baumlier (Foundation/T.I.M.E.)—led with the working title, “Art From the Kiln.” his professional and personal work. a panel discussion, “Out of the Lab: Artists Jeffrey Haupt ’96—was promoted to Associate Her work has become part of the permanent Emerge,” as part of the grand finale of the Professor of Art at Mississippi State University, Jessica Calderwood ’01—participated in a collection of the museum of the Glass Furnace “Back from SPACELab” exhibition at Cleveland’s and in October 2004 had a one-person show two-person show, “Bodies of Work,” at in Turkey. SPACES gallery. She presented “The One Week at Meridian Community College, Meridian, MonOrchid Gallery in Phoenix, Arizona. Project” at the 2004 NMC Annual Conference Ben Diller ’92—was one of 35 interdisciplinary Mississippi. His work was featured in the Branden Koch ’01—presented his MFA thesis and showed her work at the 8th International regional artists participating in “Danger,” an William and Mary Review, vol. 42. exhibition at The Milton Avery Graduate School Video Film Festival in Serbia, at Cleveland invitational show at Off the Preserve!, the Todd Herlitz ’96—founded an independent of the Arts, Bard College, Red Hood, New York. Public Theater’s Pandemonium and at the di Rosa Preserve’s downtown gallery project industrial design practice, “Optimistic,” in Valley Art Center. in Napa, California. Trevor Korns ’02—was among the featured Chicago in 2001. Visit the website at artists at the Carroll County Arts Center, Beth Berolzheimer (Visual Arts and John Hallsted ’92—primarily works as a personal www.optimisticdesign.com. Carrollton, Ohio. One of his larger sculptures, Technologies)—teaches in the Institute’s trainer for the National Strength Professionals Michael Beganyi ’97—worked on his largest “Steel Horse,” was also featured in front of the Photography Department and in the Graduate Association, and does artwork by commission. project to date, constructing a 22- by 36-foot Ronald McDonald House in Cleveland for an Interarts Department at Columbia College, Yong Han ’92—returned to the Cleveland barn in suburban Cleveland. His techniques extended period. Korns is currently a sculptor Chicago. She was a panelist at the Midwest gallery scene with a new suite of paintings that employ traditional woodworking skills in the with General Motors in Detroit, where he College Art Association Conference on “Please show his experimentation with the landscape. historical practice of timber framing, a method sculpts prototype vehicles. Leave Your Ego at the Door, Deconstructing His work was shown in a three-person exhibi- that has been used for centuries. Illusions.” The panel discussed collaborations. Jennifer Omaits ’02—was featured in the tion, “Painting 2004,” at Heights Arts. Letitia Eldredge ’97—encourages visitors to September issue of Southwest Art in the article, Shelley Bloomfield (Liberal Arts)—participated Daniel Scogna ’92—recently moved to her new website at www.LetitiaEldredge.com. “21 under 31,” and in the buyer’s guide for that in the World Mystery Convention in Toronto, Charlottesville, VA with his wife and daughter. edition. She recently participated in a group where she was a panelist on “Short But Cecilia Harding x’97—has been finishing He is working for Sunspots Studios teaching show, “Edge of Abstraction,” at Abend Gallery, Effective,” the mystery short story panel. Her details on her new book and working on poten- and developing public glass blowing classes, Denver, Colorado, where her Dayscapes Edgar-nominated story, “Black Heart and Cabin tial new projects. She recently gave birth to a teaching a kiln casting class at Virginia Collection was also shown during this past Girl,” has been reprinted in the newly released, daughter, Flora Emma Beatrix Cessena. Commonwealth University, and is busy summer. World’s Best Mystery and Crime Stories (Tor Books). creating his own work. Chris Harvan ’97—designs and builds furniture Alison O’Daniel ’03—was the 2003 First Agnes Kathy Buszkiewicz (Craft)—showcased her for his company, The Alternative Object. The Anne Poland Tsimboukis ’92—spends her Gund Award recipient, and during this past metal scarf, “Fortuitous Warmth” and was company’s mission is to provide access to pure days taking care of her two children and her year she has participated in several shows in reviewed in the fall 2004 issue of Metalsmith. design and objects of distinction for homes and nights working as a freelance graphic designer Mexico City, including the “San Valentin Four of her rings were featured in 1,000 Rings workplaces. Visit his website at www.thealter- from her home in Canton, Connecticut. Senorial Fiestadepaso,” and “Sabados 5” at (Lark Books) and others are showcased in a new nativeobject.com. El Arrabel. She recently exhibited in Cleveland’s exhibit, “200 Rings” at Velvet da Vinci Gallery Helen Libens ’93—along with Lucette Keston Helfrich ’97—see Shane Sisi ’95. SPACES gallery in “Back from SPACELab: in San Francisco. Her work was one of 20 jewel- Johnson ’93 and Susan Donovan Lowe ’89, 10 Years of Innovation,” featuring the new ers in “Focus USA,” and was featured in Gold participated in a co-operative show at the Katy Bergman-Cassell ’98—gave a slide pres- installations of ten former Lab artists. Inspirations, the global magazine published by Willoughby Fine Arts Association, Willoughby, entation on her work and the history of the World Gold Council. Her work continues to Ohio. Cleveland’s enameling movement at ACCI Kirsten Tradowsky ’03—along with Jennifer travel in the “Art of Gold” exhibit to Arkansas Gallery, Berkeley, California in conjunction with Axner ’04, recently participated in the exhibi- Sean Mabin ’93—has been an instructor in Arts Center, The Mint Museum of Craft & the 7th International Juried Enamel Exhibition. tion, “An Expression of Views: The Insights of drawing and art history for Parma (Ohio) Area Design in Charlotte and J. Wayne Stark Galleries She also taught a two-day workshop, “Enamel Young Cleveland Artists,” held as part of the Fine Arts Council for the past year, and is at Texas A & M. and the Drawn Image,” at The Crucible educa- Hawken School Arts and Humanities Series in hoping to expand to outdoor subjects. tion center in Oakland, California. An exhibition Gates Mills, Ohio. Dan Cuffaro ’91 (Chair, Industrial Design)— Wendy Collin Sorin ’93—was selected to be of her MFA thesis show, “Patterns of Conflict,” received the IDSA/Business Week Catalyst Tony Bowden ’04—was chosen as a featured one of 30 artists in an international visual poetry was mounted at Gallery 138, Kent State Award for the design of the DeWalt Radio for artist for the Cleveland Plain Dealer’s recent anthology, published in Marseilles, France. University. She is currently an adjunct instructor both top design and strong business perform- article on diversity. A show of all the featured in enameling at Kent State and at the Institute, ance. He authored a case history of the devel- Tim O’Malley ’94—was a candidate for artwork will be displayed at the headquarters and has started a business, Trillium Enamel opment of this unique product for the October Cuyahoga County Recorder in this November’s of the newspaper. (www.trilliumcraft.com), which offers custom- issue of IDSA’s Innovation Magazine. He and election. In 1999, he and his brother founded made enamel murals installed in homes and Anne Kibbe ’04—exhibited a series of intaglio Saul Ostrow will present “Redesigning Life/ the Johnny Malloy’s Sports Pub concept, and offices. prints at Cleveland’s Metro II annual gallery Sculpting Existence” at the University of they have recently sold their 8th location. show featuring regional artists. Brighton UK’s “Sculpture and Design Susan Danko ’98—assisted in the restoration Amy Goldberg ’95—is a co-founder of Symposium” on January 14 and 15, 2005. of a 19th century theater curtain at the Morgan Shaffer ’04—received an annually- FastSpot, a nationally recognized interactive See Saul Ostrow. Intermuseum Conservation Association, Cleveland, renewable Graduate Fellows Award to continue design and development company in Ohio. She recently participated in a three- her graduate studies at Savannah College of Art William Brouillard (Ceramics)—participated in Baltimore, Maryland. Her photography and person show, “Nature: The Underlying Order,” and Design. The award recognizes excellence the exhibition “Six McKnight Artists” at the website project, www.amygoldberg.com, is an at Ohio Art League, Columbus, Ohio. in academics, talent and leadership skills. Northern Clay Center, Minneapolis. The show ongoing interactive daily diary in which she Upcoming exhibitions include Cleveland Botanical highlighted recent recipients of the McKnight shares “snapshots” into her life. Garden, August–October 2005, and Harris Fellowship, a residency grant given in recogni- Stanton Gallery, Akron, Ohio, in January 2006. tion for excellence in ceramics. Joseph Cintron ’54 (Drawing/Painting)—partic- ipated as a guest artist in critiquing paintings by the members of Cleveland’s Euclid Art Association at their June meeting. On October 1 the Northeast Ohio Council on Higher Helen Cole Made an Enduring Commitment to Quality Education Education honored him with the Award for Excellence in Teaching. He also collaborated as an advisor in the production of the cover art for Helen Champney Cole cared passionately about the Institute, about art and the importance of quality art education. An avid the November issue of Cleveland Magazine. painter and creator of ingenious jigsaw puzzles, she took courses at the Institute for many years. Throughout her life she was Harvey Hix (Vice President, Academic Affairs)— was mentioned as “one of the new writers who an extremely generous supporter of the Institute and made a provision for that support to continue long after her passing, most interests” Dana Gioia, the Chairman of which sadly occurred this past August. the National Endowment for the Arts. She stated in a recent interview, “Hix is cerebral, During her lifetime, Miss Cole established two important endowments that benefit the Institute. The first supported the ingeniously inventive, and often scary. He is an Champney Family Visiting Professorship, a joint appointment between Case Western Reserve University and the Institute, a experimental poet whose experiments usually succeed—a rare event in contemporary letters.” position currently held by David Carrier Ph.D., a prominent professor of art history, philosophy and criticism. It was designed Matthew Hollern (Dean, Craft)—wrote a to encourage greater collaboration between the Institute and CWRU. two-part series for Metalsmith magazine on “The Influence of Digital Technology on Craft” Through a second major endowment created shortly before her death, Miss Cole provided funding that will permanently that will be published summer 2005. support a wide range of faculty development needs. This gift will allow Institute faculty members to attend national and inter- Susan Schmidt Horning (Liberal Arts)—pre- national conferences, obtain specialized training, support significant student projects and produce publications or audiovisual sented “Making Music in a New Technological Landscape,” at the International Committee for presentations that showcase faculty special projects. the History of Technology 31st Symposium in “In choosing to establish this new endowment, Helen Cole recognized the vital importance of the availability of such funds Bochum, . Her article, “Engineering the Performance: Recording Engineers, Tacit for faculty development needs to bolster the Institute’s ability to recruit and retain faculty members of the highest caliber,” Knowledge, and the Art of Controlling Sound,” said Institute President, David Deming. appears in the December 2004 issue of the journal, Social Studies of Science. She was Additionally, as an artist and former student, Miss Cole understood the great value of helping the next generation of artists. awarded an American Summer/Short-Term As a result, she was a major supporter of the Institute’s annual fund and made a provision in her estate plan to maintain her Publication Grant from the American Association of University Women Education generous annual fund gift in perpetuity. Foundation, as well as a Faculty Development If you are interested in assisting the Institute through any kind of planned gift, Margaret Gudbranson, Esq., director of Support Grant from the Institute. planned giving will be pleased to assist you. She can be reached at (216) 421-8016 or [email protected]. “Many indi- viduals don’t realize that they can maintain their annual giving forever through an endowment gift made during their lifetime or through their estate. For example, an endowment gift of $20,000 would perpetually maintain an annual Burchfield Society level gift of $1,000,” explained Gudbranson.

6 Robert Jergens ’60 (faculty emeritus)—is partic- William E. Ward ’47—see In Memoriam, faculty. Johnson Named Board Chair; Katzenmeyer Honored ipating in the exhibition, “Water,” at Cleveland’s Ernest Bako ’48—died on October 29, 2004 Elevation Art through January 28, 2005. He also in Ravenna, Ohio at the age of 82. Mr. Bako had a solo exhibit at the Sylvia White Gallery in served in the Navy during World War II. He ary R. Johnson was elected to a three-year Los Angeles, and will have a show at the returned home to study illustration at the Weismer Gallery, Ursuline College in March G term as Chairman of the Board of Directors of Institute, and then continued his studies at Kent 2005. He is an active painter, and also enjoys State University where he received his Master of The Cleveland Institute of Art at its annual meeting. working with bonsai. Arts. Mr. Bako taught at a junior high school Johnson previously served as Vice Chair of the Board Julie Langsam (Painting)—is now represented and went on to become the Art Superintendent by Michael Steinberg Fine Art/Polytechnique in of Springfield (Ohio) City Schools, where he and Chair of the finance committee. Jack Katzenmeyer New York City. Her work will be shown in an retired in 1984. He frequently exhibited work retired as Chairman, a position he held for the last exhibition in October 2005. in exhibitions, including the Cleveland Museum of Art, and his marvelous sense of humor was six years. Katzenmeyer will remain on the Board, Kasumi Minkin (T.I.M.E.)—recently performed depicted in everyday family happenings in his as a VJ at the DVD release party of “Video where he has been a member since 1994. cartoons. He also loved to golf and work in Psychotherapy, The Asylum for Shut-ins” at watercolors. Mr. Bako is survived by a daughter, “Jack is a deeply committed volunteer who Cleveland’s Beachland Ballroom. two grandchildren and numerous friends and brought superb leadership and keen abilities in fund Saul Ostrow (Dean, Visual Arts and relatives. Technologies)—had a busy fall travel schedule raising and in financial management to the Institute. William Daniel Southall ’48—died on May 28, with appearances as a moderator, lecturer and 2004 in Detroit, MI at the age of 80. He Gary will help us deliver value to all of our constituents panelist at conferences throughout the country, received his master’s degree at Wayne State including the University of Minnesota, the and guide us to enrich the regional economy University, and continued his education later at MCAA Conference in Minneapolis, and a panel the University of Detroit. Southall was an through entrepreneurship and innovation,” said on “Working Digital” at the Blurred Edges instructor of art in various media in the Detroit Conference, Maryand Institute College of Art. Institute President David Deming. Public Schools for 21 years. He also served as See Dan Cuffaro. Director of Ceramics at Tuskegee Institute, Katzenmeyer is a retired partner of the interna- Judith Salomon (Ceramics)—showed her work developing work for commercial marketing. tional accounting firm, Ernst & Young LLP and spent in “Innovations in Clay” at Gallery One in Mr. Southhall’s drawings, paintings and sculp- Ann Arbor, Michigan this fall. ture received many awards and honors, and his most of his career in the Cleveland office. He also work is frequently exhibited throughout the Barbara Stanczak (Foundation)—received the served as managing partner of the firm’s Louisville country. 2004 “Art of Caring” Award, given in recogni- and Washington D.C. offices. tion of philanthropic leadership in the commu- John R. Clague ’56—see In Memoriam, faculty. nity by the Fairview Lutheran Foundation. He has been active in community affairs Roy Scott ’77—died suddenly on December 3, Her sculpture, “Possessive of Light,” will be 2002. As a student, he was one of only two throughout his career and also serves as a life installed in the new wing of the Women’s photography majors in the class of 1977. After Pavilion at Fairview Hospital on Cleveland’s trustee, former President and Co-Chairman of Great earning his degree at the Institute, he contin- West Side. ued his studies at Syracuse University, where Lakes Theater Festival, President of Groundworks Franny Taft (Liberal Arts)—had four watercolor he earned a master’s degree, and later at TOP: GARY JOHNSON sketches in the Cleveland Print Club exhibition Bloomberg University, where he earned an Dance Theater and a trustee of MOCA Cleveland at the Artist Archives of the Western Reserve. additional bachelors degree. At the time of his for six years. She has also shown her work at the South death, Mr. Scott was a senior systems analyst ABOVE: JACK KATZENMEYER Gallery of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church in for Eastman Kodak Company, where he had Johnson is the former chairman, president and Cleveland Heights, where Brent Young also worked for 17 years. He was passionate about chief executive officer of Sawyer Research Products, exhibited. gardening, bonsai and motorcycle safety. He is survived by Laura Scott, his wife of 25 years. Inc., an international high technology company Dan Tranberg (Visual Arts and Technologies)— has written a review of the Cleveland Museum based in Cleveland, with operations in the U.S., China, Russia and Japan. of Art’s “Nature Sublime: Landscapes from the Sawyer is a leader in the business and technology of single crystal piezoelectric Nineteenth Century” that appears in the cur- faculty rent issue of Art on Paper. He exhibited a paint- William E. Ward ’47—passed away on June 11, and optical materials, especially quartz. The materials have wide application in ing at the Beaker Gallery in Tampa, Florida this 2004 at the age of 82. For 25 years, Ward telecommunications, computers, automotive and consumer electronics. The fall. He, along with Susan Channing and two taught calligraphy and watercolor classes at OAC-sponsored visiting Hungarian artists, The Cleveland Institute of Art. He started in the company was named to Inside Business’ award list as one of the top performing Eszter Lazar and Katarina Sevic, presented a talk Cleveland Museum of Art’s Educational and companies in the nine county NE Ohio area over a five-year period. about contemporary art in Budapest at SPACES. Oriental Departments and later was well- known in his role as the museum’s Chief Johnson earned a BS degree in electrical engineering and an MS in industrial Barry Underwood (Photography)—participated Designer. He was employed there for nearly 50 in “Spacemakers: A More Perfect Union,” an administration from Purdue University. He is a senior member in the Institute years. As an artist, he was keenly interested in exhibition that traveled to 19 cities throughout color and the effects that can be achieved by of Electrical and Electronic Engineers (IEEE) and is a member of the U.S.-Russian Europe and across the nation, and “NEO: New working with color on water-saturated paper or Northeast Ohio Art Faculty” at Kent State Business Council. He has been invited to speak at international conferences canvas, and he derived much of the inspiration University, Kent, Ohio. His work was also for his work from the mountain landscapes, throughout the U.S., Europe and Asia. He has also been active in the leadership recently acquired by the Museum of Fine Arts, seascapes and skyscapes in the state of Oaxaca , Texas. of the Cleveland Council on World Affairs for a number of years, where he in southern Mexico. His watercolors can be Brent Young (Craft)—See Franny Taft. found in the collections of the Cleveland currently serves as Treasurer and as a member of the Board of Directors. Museum of Art, the Artists Archives of the Barbara L. Hawley, Sally Stecher Hollington, John B. Schulze and John Spirk ’72 Western Reserve and The Akron Art Museum. in memoriam He is survived by a daughter, Pamela Ward-Hruby. were elected to the Institute’s Board of Directors. alumni ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■■■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ ■ Vince Visconsi Vermes ’40—passed away on John R. Clague ’56—died on November 9, February 26, 2004 at the age of 90. She earned 2004 at the age of 76. Clague was born in her diploma in art education and was a long- Cleveland, but spent his early childhood in time friend of the Institute. Mrs. Vermes was Macedonia. As a 10-year-old, he went alone to preceded in death by her husband and one a nearby creek each day to enjoy the beauty of Extended Studies Program Presents New Opportunities daughter, and is survived by two daughters, the plants and wildlife. “There I had already Carla Leppert and Victoria Fazio, as well as learned more about an artist’s life than I ever he Institute continues to look carefully at all of its programs to enhance service many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. did in any art class,” he later wrote. “I learned the importance of patience and daring, of con- to students and the community in light of our mission and vision. With this William “Bill” Wilson ’42—died suddenly on centration and solitude. I found that it is only goal in mind we are working to better align the Extended Studies (formerly January 5, 2004. As a student, Bill was one of by returning again and again to any aspect of T the early industrial design majors. Bill joined the world that it begins to reveal its special known as Continuing Education) Program with our future objectives and strategies. Rogers Displays Studios in 1947 as a designer, secrets.” and he served as art director and design direc- The aim is to strengthen our outreach to a wider community audience and tor before retiring in 1986. For over 50 years, he Clague received scholarships to the Institute. better respond to emerging educational needs, as well as continuing to support He left art school to travel and, during the was an honored volunteer with the Boy Scouts, ■ heading up programs for several local troops. Korean War, to serve in the infantry. He was professional development for artists and individuals in art-related businesses. He designed hundreds of patches for local commended for painting large murals in a While conducting a thorough evaluation and restructuring, the adult program scouting achievements and events. A World centuries-old castle in Germany, where he was War II Army Air Force veteran, he was also a billeted. Fifty years later he and his wife, Sarah was temporarily suspended for the fall of 2004 and the spring of 2005. Strong 32nd degree Mason, and in 2002 he received Reynolds Clague ’59, were honored guests at aspects of the program will be phased in, such as classes for young artists, port- the Carter Beard Masonic Scouter Award from the dedication of the remodeled castle, which the Grand Lodge of Masons in the United included his mural depicting a historical scene. folio preparation, summer workshops and pay-as-you-go life drawing, which will States and the Boy Scouts of America. Bill was After military service, he returned to school to begin January 26. The Young Artists Program is scheduled to begin January 22 preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth, and is finish his degree and was persuaded by his and will continue for eight weeks. Programs include classes in art basics, survived by a son Douglas, and daughter, mentor, William McVey ’28, to change his Bonnie Wilson Erickson ’69. major from painting to sculpture. He then drawing, painting, printmaking, ceramics, jewelry and portfolio preparation. ■ Robert E. Morrow ’46—passed away Sept. 9, taught sculpture at Oberlin College for 4 years Evaluation of the Extended Studies Program involved approximately 100 personal 2004 at the age of 87 at his home in Kent, and at The Cleveland Institute of Art for 15 Ohio. As a student, Robert majored in painting. years. He was chairman of the sculpture depart- interviews with previous students, community art teachers, professionals in He was an Army veteran of World War II in the ment when he left teaching in 1971 to devote art-related businesses, and professionals in non-art-related businesses. The next U.S. Medical Corps, and was Emeritus Professor more time to his own work. In recent years, of Art at Kent State University, where he began Clague taught one night a week at the Jewish step will include conducting an online survey to obtain feedback from a broad his career in 1947 and taught for over 30 years. Community Center. segment of the community and will be posted on the web site in January. A col- He was preceded in death in 2001 by his wife, He lived and maintained a studio in Chester Barbara (nee Price) Morrow ’43, for which the Township for 35 years until he recently moved laboration with the Case Weatherhead School of Management has invigorated Barbara Price Morrow Scholarship for to South Euclid. In addition to his wife, Sarah, this process. ■ Plans include enhanced outreach to working professionals, on-going Excellence in Illustration is named. Robert is of 46 years, Clague is survived by daughters, survived by his sons, Thomas Morrow of Jeannette of Chardon and Lisa Rogers of education for art educators, technological advancement for art-based businesses, Rootstown and Alan Morrow of Maryland, as Bakersville, North Carolina, and a grandchild. creative studies for corporate managers and professionals, and a rigorous program well as a brother, George, four granddaughters A memorial service will be held at The Cleveland and many friends and relatives. The family has Institute of Art on January 22, 2005. Call the for high school artists preparing for admissions to college art programs. Faculty asked that memorial gifts be designated to the Institute or check the website for more information. from the degree program will teach several studio classes and portfolio preparation. Institute’s Morrow Scholarship fund. ■ Early discussion centered on more condensed weekend, summer and off-site courses to fit today’s rapid-paced lifestyles. The Institute is also pursuing the creation of professional development workshops for corporations and other community organizations focusing on the value of the creative process and innovative problem solving techniques. ■

7 SCHRECKENGOST TEACHING AWARD — CALL FOR ENTRIES

HE SCHRECKENGOST TEACHING AWARD COMMITTEE REQUESTS NOMINATIONS TFOR THE INSTITUTE’S PRESTIGIOUS AWARD OF FACULTY ACHIEVEMENT FOR 2005. THE AWARD IS NAMED FOR FAMOUS ALUMNUS AND PROFESSOR EMERITUS, VIKTOR SCHRECKENGOST ’29 AND RECOGNIZES TEACHING EXCELLENCE, AS WELL AS THOSE WHO MENTOR AND INSPIRE INSTITUTE STUDENTS. THE SCHRECKENGOST TEACHING AWARD IS PRESENTED TO CURRENT OR FORMER FACULTY MEMBERS WITH AT LEAST 10 YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE COLLEGE. ■ NOMINATIONS SHOULD BE ACCOMPANIED BY A BRIEF RATIONALE OR TESTIMONIAL IN SUPPORT OF THE NOMINEE, DESCRIBING HIS OR HER CRITICAL EFFECT ON THE NOMINATOR’S PROFESSIONAL LIFE OR ON THE LIVES OF HIS OR HER STUDENTS. NOMINATION FORMS WITH A FULL DESCRIPTION OF CRITERIA ARE AVAILABLE AT WWW.CIA.EDU AND SHOULD BE FORWARDED TO ANNA COTTOS IN THE OFFICE OF ACADEMIC AFFAIRS BY JANUARY 31, 2005.

SMITH FOUNDATION CHALLENGE GRANT

In response to a challenge grant from The Kelvin and Eleanor Smith THE INSTITUTE AND ANGLE MAGAZINE ORGANIZED A LIVELY MONTHLY DISCUSSION Foundation, which offered to match new and increased gifts from SERIES TO PROVIDE INSIGHTS ON ISSUES AFFECTING CONTEMPORARY ART AND individuals contributing to the Annual Fund, more than $79,000 in such new money was received in the eight months after the challenge was CULTURE. JEFFREY GROVE, FORMERLY OF THE CLEVELAND MUSEUM OF ART, PROVIDED announced. This wonderful response resulted in receipt of the full $50,000 INSIGHTS ON THE ROLE OF THE CURATOR. THE FIRST WEDNESDAY SESSIONS ARE match offered by the Smith Foundation, plus another $10,000 provided by FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC. FOR UPCOMING EVENTS VISIT WWW.CIA.EDU. another donor impressed with the extraordinary results.

FACULTY SHOW 2004 (LEFT TO RIGHT)

JUDITH SALOMON “CONSTRUCTION BOX” CERAMICS

DOM SCIBILIA MIXED MEDIA

KEVIN KAUTENBURGER (FOREGROUND) “BUOY/STACK” BEESWAX, POPLAR, CEDAR, POLLEN (BACKGROUND) “HEALING/MIRRORS” PROPOLIS, POLLEN, WALNUT

BARBARA STANCZAK “WITNESS” SYCAMORE AND REDWOOD

NANCY MCENTEE “GARDEN SERVICES: FALLING STAR” SILVER GELATIN PRINT

WILLIAM BROUILLARD “BALANCE OF NATURE” STONEWARE

BARRY UNDERWOOD “ICE” CHROMOGENIC PRINT

DEBORAH CARLSON “TURRET, FROM DOLL ROOM WINDOW” COTTON faculty show

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