expressionsFall 2015 This issue of Expressions highlights the community leaders who provide and enrich the arts and culture in our area. Without passionate individuals to blaze the way, we would have so much less to experience, learn and enjoy. Shrek — Duluth Playhouse The Depot Foundation celebrates the achievements of up to six Arts and Culture Award recipients each year. Please mark your calendars for this wonderful annual event: The Sixteenth Annual Arts and Culture Awards ceremony will be held during the Circle of Friends Celebration at the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center (the Depot) on Wednesday, October 21st. Join in celebrating their well-deserved recognition at our community treasure, the Historic Union Depot. We extend an invitation to you and all community members who share our commitment to arts, culture and history. Call 279-9913 today to Ojibwe Gallery (Photo Credit Ivy Vainio) make your reservation ($30 person). St. Louis County Historical Society The Circle of Friends Celebration Art, history, culture, and the people who make it possible Recipients of the 2015 Arts and Culture Awards are:

n Dennis Lamkin n William Payne Lifetime Achievement Award Initiative Award n Scott Murphy n Penny Clark Artist Award Historic Preservation and Interpretation Award n John Elliott 2015 Dance Day at the Depot Community Enrichment Award Minnesota Ballet

Telephone: 218.279.9913 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.depotfoundation.org A MESSAGE FROM THE BOARD WHY the Depot Foundation

Nearly 50 years ago, a small group of Duluthians DEPOT FOUNDATION had a dream. They worked for 13 years to make the BOARD MEMBERS Depot Duluth’s center for arts and culture. Once the St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center Officers Jean B. Olson, was a reality, Elizabeth Adams stepped forward to Jean B. Olson, Chair Chair organize the Depot Foundation. She said, “Now that Robert Hofmann, Vice Chair we have the center, we need to have a foundation to Thomas Whittaker, Secretary protect it.” Melinda Machones, Treasurer Directors The $1 million she helped to raise has grown to Laura Budd over $6 million. The interest from the endowment Pat Cutshall continues to protect the Depot and help the Richard Fischer organizations who call the Depot “home.” Dexter Larsen Renee Mattson On October 21st we will celebrate our Circle of Jean R. Perrault Friends: donors like you who contribute to build Ivy Vainio our endowment. Please join us to see first hand the Pete Weidman exciting new developments at the Depot. We will Staff also be honoring five recipients of the 2015 Depot Marla Thibodeau Foundation Arts and Culture Awards. Accounting Kay Rave As you plan your giving, please think of the Depot and its organizations. We appreciate those who have worked so hard to preserve the historic Depot building and given our community healthy and progressive arts and cultural organizations. Now it’s our turn! Circle of Friends 2015 ARTS and CULTURE AWARDS CELEBRATION DEPOT FOUNDATION BOARD MEMBERS

Officers St. Louis County Heritage and Arts Center Jean B. Olson, Chair Robert Hofmann, Vice Chair October 21, 2015 – 6:00 to 9:00 p.m. Thomas Whittaker, Secretary Melinda Machones, Treasurer

Directors Laura Budd Pat Cutshall Arts and Culture Awards Committee Richard Fischer Robert Hofmann, Chair Dexter Larsen Renee Mattson Ken Bloom Jean R. Perrault Linda Boben Ivy Vainio Laura Budd Pete Weidman Dennis Lamkin Staff Marla Thibodeau Jean B. Olson, Ex-officio

Accounting Kay Rave 2015 Arts and Culture 2015 Arts and Culture Lifetime Achievement Award Artist Award Dennis Lamkin Scott Murphy

Dennis Lamkin has made significant contributions to Scott Murphy’s distinguished career has made significant benefit the arts and culture of our region. Generously contributions to the development of artists and the arts giving both his time and financial resources to the Duluth in our region. “The nice thing about painting is the community for the past 30 years, his goal has been clear: consistency. People change and jobs change, but painting “make Duluth a better place to live, further the arts, and is like a baseline in life.” enrich the culture.” Scott began his career painting pictorial billboards in Dennis is an avid volunteer, promoting Duluth’s historical Minnesota, after earning his BFA from the University of preservation and architecture. He has served on several Minnesota Duluth in 1975. Scott thrived in the industry’s local non-profit boards, including Glensheen Mansion, fast-paced and competitive environment. Over a Minnesota Historical Society, Duluth Preservation seventeen-year period, he painted about 2,000 billboards Alliance, Duluth Public Arts Commission, Great Lakes in total. Aquarium, City Charter Commission, Duluth Superior Now applying his brush to the public sphere in another Symphony Orchestra, Depot Citizens Advisory Board, distinctive way, Scott leaves an impressionable mark in and the Minnesota Ballet. the community painting murals. His artistry is displayed His generosity has not only inspired creativity. His at the Duluth Public Library, Duluth Depot, Baudette approach to giving has also taken an artistic twist. As a Depot, and St. Paul’s University Avenue. senior executive and vice president at U.S. Bank (recently Scott continues to make a living pursuing his passion, as retired), Dennis was instrumental in arranging U.S. Bank’s he meets the artistic painting requests of businesses and agreement to provide free office space for the Duluth individuals in the area. He also enjoys passing his insight Superior Symphony Orchestra and a significantly reduced onto the next generation of local artists. rent fee for the Depot Foundation’s office space.

— Arts and Culture Award Recipients — — Arts and Culture Award Recipients — 2015 Arts and Culture 2015 Arts and Culture Community Enrichment Award Initiative Award John Elliott William Payne

John Elliott has taken bold steps to strengthen the arts William Payne has shown exemplary initiative in creating and culture of our region. “In every arts program, there opportunities and expanding access to the arts and culture are a lot of things that go unseen. I am a good backstage of our region. manager. I like to see it all run smoothly with the vision. As dean of the University of Minnesota Duluth School This is what I do, and it is my passion.” of Fine Arts (SFA), William is a committed advocate for What began as a volunteer position for the DSSO bus students and community members pursuing the arts. “I service program, John now serves as an administrative take initiative to create connection between the campus and assistant to the Duluth Superior Symphony Orchestra’s community. Creativity is important to foster.” executive director. Responsible for ensuring a well-run A vanguard for promoting the arts, he played a key role operation, he makes an important difference for the local in spearheading the Creative Communities Leadership music community. Institute. This partnership between UMD SFA and John finds great fulfillment coordinating the bus service, Intermedia Arts aims to build a strong community of artists which provides transportation for those who may not across various sectors. He also helped initiate Arts Align, otherwise be able to attend symphony performances. His a networking opportunity that connects artists throughout dedicated work has helped expand the system to serve 150 the Twin Ports region. people each concert. William currently serves as chair of the board of trustees for Before working at the DSSO, John devoted his time the Zeitgeist Center for Arts & Community, a locally-based volunteering at Essentia Health. He also financially foundation that enriches the community through creative supports the Minnesota Ballet in Duluth each year and is initiatives supporting the arts, the Healthy Duluth initiative, certain to never miss a Nutcracker performance. and sustainable community development. He also recently finished serving on the Minnesota Theater Alliance board, a state-wide regional network for the theater arts.

— Arts and Culture Award Recipients — — Arts and Culture Award Recipients — Jesus Christ Super Star — Duluth Playhouse

2015 Arts and Culture Historic Preservation and Interpretation Award Penny Clark

Penny Clark has made a substantial impact on the historical preservation of our region. “I am passionate about the history of Duluth and work as hard as I can to preserve it.” Falling in love with the Twin Ports region when earning her master’s degree from the University of Wisconsin-Superior, Penny’s initial thought of staying two years increased to Plein Air Duluth: Paint du Nord — Duluth Art Institiute thirty five. Penny volunteered to represent the arts community on the Duluth Comprehensive Planning Commission in 2006. Devoting countless hours at weekly meetings for a year and a half, she and other leaders from a variety of industries drafted a comprehensive plan for the city of Duluth. Penny has also worked hard to ensure that local historic buildings and homes remain intact, serving as a board member for the Duluth Preservation Alliance and also as president and board member for the Heritage Preservation Commission. A potter by trade and Gallery Director of Lizards Art Gallery in Duluth, Penny enjoys sharing her vision and excitement for the arts and Duluth’s unique heritage with others.

Immigrant exhibit - Uncle Eli’s Farm — Arts and Culture Award Recipients — St. Louis County Historical Society Annual Giving Thank you, Donors! The Depot Foundation appreciates every gift, no matter the size. Your contributions – undesignated, desig- nated, restricted, immediate or deferred – are vital to the preservation and presentation of art, culture, and the history of our region. Your gifts provide for the artists and audiences of today as well as for the cultural enrichment of future generations. The Depot Foundation gratefully acknowledges all donors who gave between July 1, 2014 and June 30, 2015.

Gifts to the Depot Foundation Board $250 - $499 George & Jane Killough Designated Funds: Judith & David Arvold David & Dianne Kuiti Arrowhead Chorale Scholarship Fund Robert & Kathleen Hofmann Michael & Mary Lee Lalich Arrowhead Chorale Sylvia Jamar Nancy & Doug Lane Jesus Christ Super Star — Duluth Playhouse Minnesota Ballet/Marsi Fund Barry & Kang Ling James John Lilyquist $100-$249 Dennis Lamkin Melinda & Mick Machones John and Elizabeth P. Holcomb Dexter & Kristin Larsen Cletus & Ellen Magsamen Robert S. & Ann Mars Renee Mattson Julia Newell Marshall Artists Fund Maxine Wallin Norma Miles $500 - $999 $100 - $249 Vern & May Nordling Patricia A. Lenz and Michael M. Richard & Anita Paulson Spencer Charles & Karen Andresen Judyth & Charles Babst Susan Peters Lake Superior Railroad Museum David & Cindy Blomberg LeAne & Bruce Rutherford Up to $200 Ben & Mary Boo Ed Ryan Robert & Jeanne Sederberg Alison J. Clarke Arend & Verna Sandbulte JoAnn & John Congdon Fred & Janet Schroeder Gifts to the Depot Foundation Christopher & Carmel Demaiboribus Michael Schwab Undesignated Funds: Ruth Ann Eaton Dr. William & Mrs. Kay Slack $100,000 or more Mary & Mark Eckman Gerard & Melissa Spoelhof Muriel Whiteside Charitable Trust Douglas Fifield J. Michael Stoffel Plein Air Duluth: Paint du Nord — Duluth Art Institiute $1,000 and above Alfred France Superior Choice Credit Union Dr. Bernhard Boecker Harold & Ruth Frederick Michael & Geraldine Vandenberg Marian Congdon Angelica & Robert Fryberger, Jr. Mary Van Evera Clyde and Jean Olson Gagne Associates David & Roberta Vose Rod Saline Mary Jo Gould Robert & Sharon Wahman Tom & Arlene Whittaker $500 - $999 Paul Gustad Jerome & Carolyn Zanko Linda and Mark Boben Lois Heller Laura Budd Joyce & Robert Hickman Up to $99 Richard & Barbara Fischer Glen Holt William & Evelyn Anderson Helena Jackson Lisa Hutchinson Allan Apter James & Joan Rhude Barry & Kang Ling James Robert Ballou Ann Rock Ted & Ruth Johnson Nancy Berg Kenneth & Concetta Schoen Kathleen Kelly Marilyn Bowes Elaine Killen James & Judith Cherveny

Immigrant exhibit - Uncle Eli’s Farm St. Louis County Historical Society Florence Corey Patricia Skillings In memory of Charles J. VonRueden Marlene David Carolyn Sundquist and in honor of the Lake Superior Michael & Carol Donahue John & Susan Zallar Railroad Museum Thomas and Mary Donahue Mildred & Jacob Zollar Charles & Catherine VonRueden DuRaine Egan Memorials and Honorariums In honor of W. T. Wilke, Jr. Nancy & Jack Eilefson Robert Wilke Clifford Emberg In honor of the Arrowhead Chorale Mary Flaa & Dr. Stanley Wold In honor of Don & Sylvia Wirtanen Mary Forsberg Glenn & Erna Peterson Steve & Adele Yorde Jane Gilley In memory of Barbara Ballou In memory of Frederick Witzig Ann Gumpper & Mark Harvey Robert Ballou Lois Witzig David Halstead In honor of Bob DeArmond In honor of Julie Zenner & Michael John & Pequetti Hatten Marjorie Lofdahl Spangenberg James & Nancy Holmgren The Duluth Playhouse Daniel & Rosemary Skorich Mary Ann Lucas Houx James & Barbara Burud Corporate Gifts and Sponsorships Gudrun Kamps Hommey Kanter Keenan Consulting, LLC Gifts that support the Circle of Dr. A. A. Koeller In memory of Phyllis France Friends, Arts and Culture Awards Teresa Kolz Alfred France and general operations: William Kovala In honor of Ann Gumpper $500-$1000 Ken & Nancy Lahti Jeanne & Christopher Carroll MEB & Associates, LLC Keith D. Larson Oneida Realty In memory of Marian Johnson Gary & Nancy Loberg Republic Bank Dale M. Johnson Marjorie Lofdahl Wells Fargo Vyonne & H. Thomas Long In memory of Albert Kane $100 to $499 Jill S. Lyman Lusche Michele & Richard Sterner Dryer, Storaasli, Knutson & Robert & Anne MacLean In memory of John Killen Pommerville, Ltd. Larry & Arnell Monson Dr. Joseph & Mrs. Mary Davis Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith and James Naslund Elaine Killen Frederick, P.A. Charles & Susan Nelson In memory of Jean Mars National Title Sandra Nelson Dore Stubenvoll North Shore Bank of Commerce Roger & Arlene Nordeen The Teberg Fund In honor of Clyde & Jean Olson Robert J. Norstrom URANZ Hair Salon & Spa Roger & Judy Oman Mary Slattery In-Kind Gifts Erna & Glenn Peterson In memory of Caroline Russell Jerrold & Carol Peterson Dore Stubenvoll Valued at $5,000 - $30,000 U.S. Bank Corporation, John & Chris Peterson In memory of Edward Stonin, Dennis Lamkin Mary Pat Renaud Lawrence “Larry” Stovern, Ervin Edward & Betty Robinson London Valued at $50 - $1,000 Joseph & Olga Rosenzweig Allan Apter Engwall Florist – Rod Saline Richard Sandeen Lake Superior Railroad Museum Brad Schmugge The Underground Thomas & Julie Seidelmann Membership Circles The Depot Foundation recognizes cumulative giving by membership circle. Donors are awarded the distinction of Circle Membership as follows:

Founders Circle Members Preservation Circle Members Benedictine Sisters of St. Scholastica Recognizes cumulative gifts of Recognizes cumulative gifts of $5,000 Monastery $50,000 or more, or deferred gifts to $9,999 Daniel & Marjorie Bergeland of $100,000 or more Altrusa International Club of Duluth Jack & Sally Birk Dr. Bernhard and Jean Boecker Martha B. Alworth Victor A. Blazevic Jean Gibson Trust Royal & Karen Alworth Mrs. Jean Blehart Thomas L. Gibson and Katherine J. Marian Congdon Mark & Linda Boben Gibson Trust Elliott Bayly & Anne Lewis Ben & Mary Boo Ethel V. Nordling Charitable Remainder Caroline Bye Roger M. Bowman Annuity Trust Richard & Barbara Fischer Henrietta Brewer Minnesota Power—an ALLETE Robert M. Fryberger Frank & Laura Budd0 Company John & Winifred Harris Kenneth Buehler Muriel Whiteside Charitable Trust James Jarocki & Kristin Blakeslee William & Lurene Buhrmann Prindle/Wood Family Memorial En- Trinky Pollard Jarrett Mr. & Mrs. Richard R. Burns dowment John & Elaine Killen D. Kelly & Kathleen Campbell Heritage Circle Members Clyde & Jean Olson Canadian National Railways Co. Recognizes cumulative gifts of Dr. Ann M. Rock Dean Casperson $10,000 to $49,999 and/or deferred Neale & Pamela Roth Roger & Carla Charlton gifts of $20,000 to $99,999 Dr. William & Mrs. Dolly Schnell Mr. & Mrs. Donald Chisholm Allan L. Apter Kenneth F. & Concetta I. Schoen Terrence & Kathleen Clark Dr. Arthur & Mrs. Mary Aufderheide Donald & Mildred S. Shank Alison J. Clarke Jim & Carolyn Bruggemann Dr. William & Kay Slack Mr. & Mrs. James H. Claypool Blanche L. Claxton Estate Mary Van Evera Dr. & Mrs. Roger T. Collins Katharine B. Coventry Robert & Sharon Wahman Marian Congdon David & Elizabeth P. Fesler Amy Core Dr. Glen & Mrs. Mary Holt Magic Circle Members Florence L. Corey Joel & Sharon Labovitz Recognizes cumulative gifts Earl & Kathleen Currie Fred & Mary Lewis of $1,000 to $4,999 Cutler Magner Ann & Robert S. Mars, Jr. Dick & Candy Adams John & Pauline Dahl Elisabeth Mason Mr. & Mrs. Richard M. Adams Michael & Ann Donovan James E. & Joan Rhude John & Barbara Liscomb Allen R. Craft & Eleanore Dryer Patricia A. Lenz & Michael M. Spencer Dr. Dale W. Amundson Mr. & Mrs. Robert F. Eaton Carolyn & Timothy Sundquist Ann C. Anderson Philip & Julie Eckman Donald Wirtanen Terry & Vicki Anderson Thomas & Barbara Elliott Charles & Cleo Zalk Charles & Judyth Babst Rondi Erickson & Guilford Lewis Dr. & Mrs. Charles M. Bagley, Jr. George & Marie Ewing Charles B. Bateman & Bonnie J. Peterson Clinton & Rene Ferner Audrey Fischer Mr. & Mrs. Sidney R. Mason Mr. & Mrs. Thomas R. Seidelmann Alfred & Phyllis France Mrs. H. W. McCormack Robin & Stuart Seiler Harold & Ruth Frederick Leo & Matilda McDonnell Mitchell & Elva Sill Richard & Ann Fryberger Frances H. McGiffert Mrs. Nick Smith Angelica & Robert M. Fryberger, Jr. Dr. Daniel & Fiona McKee Mr. & Mrs. Peter H. Sneve David Gaddie Dr. & Mrs. David McKee Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence Sommer General Mills Foundation Mr. & Mrs. James McKim Mr. & Mrs. Bruce W. Stender Mr. & Mrs. Robert Gerber Mike & Susan McKinney Florence Stillman Julie Gilbertson Susan & George McLeod Phil & Babs Strom Mrs. Beverly Goldfine Members Cooperative Credit Union Dore & Bill Stubenvoll Mary Jo Gould Roy Meyer John Manton Thompson Leonard & Karen Griffith Donald & Nancy Moline Barbara VanDusen Thomas Harney Betty Monson Marcia K. Vang Mrs. James Harper William & Irene Moser Dr. & Mrs. Neal Vanstrom Mr. & Mrs. John M. Harris Mr. & Mrs. Daniel Mundt Charles & Catherine VonRueden Mrs. Fredrick Havdal Rolland Nelson David & Roberta Vose Mrs. Richard B. Heimbach North Shore Bank of Commerce Maxine H. Wallin Russell E. Herring Northland OB~GYN Associates, P.A. Wells Fargo Bank-Private Client Services Robert O. & Joyce Hickman Casey O’Neil Thomas B. Wheeler Sandy & Natalie Hoff Mrs. J. C. O’Neill David & Kimberley Whittaker Dr. & Mrs. John Holcomb John & Patricia Oswald Thomas & Arlene Whittaker Helena Jackson & Douglas Dunham Mr. & Mrs. Robert M. Owens Mrs. W. T. Wilke, Jr. Shirley C. Jamar Katherine H. Pattison Dr. & Mrs. Geof Witrak Sylvia & Walker Jamar, Jr. Richard & Anita Paulson Steve & Adele Yorde Barry & Kang Ling James David Pollard J. David & Geiger Yount Johnson Insurance Consultants Bruce & Ann Quale Dorothy Zeller Daniel Johnson Republic Bank Michael & Sheralyn Zlonis Arthur and Adrienne Josephs Mrs. Jens O. Rhude Anonymous Jon F. Lamphier Mary H. Rice Dr. & Mrs. James Langager Sandra Riordan John Larkin Henry & Terry Roberts Dexter & Kristin Larsen Charles & Carolyn Russell Dr. & Mrs. Joseph Leek Edgar & Carmen Saldana Thank you! Mr. & Mrs. Dan Levenduski Rod Saline Lloyd K. Johnson Foundation Mr. & Mrs. Arend Sandbulte Mrs. John E. Manthey Dr. & Mrs. Roger H. Schultz Jean A. Mars Robert Jr. & Jeanne Sederberg

Notice: The Annual meeting of the Corporation will be held at 7:30 p.m. in the Underground Theatre, immediately preceding the Arts and Culture Awards presentation. A LETTER FROM ANNE DUGAN, Executive and Artistic Director Duluth Art Institute

By investing in special exhibitions at the Duluth Art Institute, the Depot Foundation has made an important impact on the Twin Ports community and greatly enhanced the visitor experience at the Depot. Their commitment to the visual arts made possible such nationally recognized shows as George Morrison: Drawing at the Horizon. This exhibit was curated by the Duluth Art Institute and received tremendous praise from art professionals and the general public alike. The show was so well regarded that it went on to travel to the Bockley gallery in Minneapolis to coincide with another Morrison exhibition at the Minnesota Historical Society. It is gratifying to see that Duluth is exporting arts of our region to a wider audience. The Depot Foundation also made it possible for the Duluth Art Institute to put on the Anne Dugan first Plein Air festival in Duluth. 35 artists from across the United States came to Duluth for a week in July to paint outside. There was record attendance through the run of the exhibition and participating artists raved about what an amazing area this region is for artists. Planning for the 2016 festival has already gotten underway with significant interest from Duluth Tourism, the city, and local businesses who all recognize what an important impact artists can make on the economic and cultural health of this region. The Duluth Art Institute exhibition program seeks to nurture the careers of regional emerging artists; to inspire by exhibiting exemplary work from outside the region; and to showcase the work of this region’s seasoned professional artists. The DAI also seeks to engage, educate and entertain audiences through multimedia theme-based group shows. As a learning institution, a portion of the exhibition space is devoted to student and member exhibitions. This places the DAI in a special niche in the community – providing a very unique service when compared to other visual arts organizations. The focus on process and emerging artists, combined with quality gallery exhibitions that are not tied to a permanent collection, provides an original experience for audiences. The Depot Foundation’s continued support with special exhibits plays a key role in allowing the Duluth Art Institute to continue to deliver this important exhibit mission for the community.

WHY DO PEOPLE GIVE TO THE DEPOT FOUNDATION? Chair of the Depot Foundation Development Committee

It is the time of year to once again reach out to our patrons of the arts in support of the Historic Union Depot. The Depot Foundation is dedicated to preserving the Depot and its organizations by growing and managing a permanent endowment. Interest from the endowment is used to fund grants to the organizations and also for improvements to the Depot. None of this happens without your support. Pete Weidmen Please consider this a call to action and send your gift today. Attached is an envelope pre-prepared to assist you in the ease of giving. A donation at any level would be greatly appreciated. Remember that only the interest is used, so that your gift keeps on giving. We thank you in advance for your support. Please continue to join us at the Depot for the many fine exhibitions and performances. We love seeing you there! NONPROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE PAID DULUTH, MN PERMIT NO. 1003

130 West Superior Street Suite 302 Duluth, MN 55802-1805

Mission: The Depot Foundation is dedicated to preserving the Historic Union Depot as a vibrant and welcoming forum for the arts, culture and history through managing and growing a permanent endowment. Depot Foundation office: The office space is made possible by a generous gift from the U.S. Bank Corporation and U. S. Bank Foundation. We gratefully acknowledge their continuing support.

Thank you Sponsors! We are most grateful to the following businesses and individuals whose generous in-kind and financial support makes Depot Foundation events possible, including the 2015 Circle of Friends Celebration and the Arts and Culture Awards: Circle of Friends Dryer Storaasli Knutson & Pommerville, Ltd. Engwall Florist – Rod Saline Fryberger, Buchanan, Smith & Frederick, P.A. MEB & Associates, LLC Lake Superior Railroad Museum National Title Company North Shore Bank of Commerce Oneida Realty Republic Bank The Teberg Fund The Underground URANZ Hair Salon & Spa U. S. Bank Corporation Wells Fargo Bank, N.A.

Telephone: 218.279.9913 | Email: [email protected] | Website: www.depotfoundation.org