Friday, November 7, 2014 Hotel Julien | Dubuque, Iowa Welcome to the Dubuque Museum of Art’s 40th annual Holiday Party & Art Auction—A VERY IMPORTANT PARTY! We are delighted and grateful to you for joining us and supporting the museum. This year we celebrate our 140th anniversary. The Dubuque Museum of Art is not only the oldest art institution in Dubuque, but the oldest in the state of Iowa. We are an accredited Art Museum. Our Grant Wood collection is the third largest Wood collection in the world. It is a wonderful representation of Midwest Regionalism. The Edward Curtis Collection includes 722 photogravures of Native Americans. It combines history and art. We support our local artists, provide classes for all ages, care for an extraordinary permanent collection, and present some of the best and most unique arts programming in the area. Our educational programs include after school and summer classes for children. This year we conducted art therapy outreach programs for Maria House, Teresa Shelter, and Dubuque Nursing and Rehab. Each year we provide a special program called Arts Trek which serves all second graders in the city. Twice a year we offer six-week art history classes during the lunch hour. One of our most popular classes is the Famous Dead Artists series. It is always a standing room only event. Every other year we exhibit high school students’ works from our local high schools. The alternate year we hold our Biennial Juried Exhibition. These shows allow accomplished and aspiring artists to present their work in an accredited Museum. Our programs provide education, mental and emotional therapy, development of self-confidence, and enjoyment to all. We know that many of you support us regularly—your memberships, raffle tickets, visitation, and other gifts continue to help us in countless ways. But tonight is special. Your generosity on this one evening will drive our success for many months to come. As you bid, please remember that you’re helping to sustain an exceptional Museum of Art, and you’re helping to make our whole community a more vibrant, thriving, and creative place. I am most grateful to our VIP sponsors, donating artists, and auction contributors as well as the museum staff and my terrific and enthusiastic auction committee. YOU make the night. Thank you so much for coming – bid often and bid high!!! I wish you and those you hold dear very Happy Holidays, Jeanne Quann Event & Raffle Chair Welcome to our VERY IMPORTANT PARTY! Auctioneer: J im Miller, professional charity auctioneer Emcee: Gene Tully 6:00 p.m. Cocktails, featuring our signature drink “The Trustini,” and hors d’oeuvres 7:45 p.m. Live Auction Great art, fun, and gourmet dining experiences, travel, wine connoisseur’s dream, and more. Special features nStudent artist Shannon Mulligan’s video and painting donation. nFund A Need. Help support and build our educational programs. Presentation by Margaret Buhr with student artists, Katie Mehltretter and Henry Arling. A level for everyone – let’s make our goal – 100% participation! nRaffle drawings for the big money throughout the night. Notes VIP happenings SEARCH OUT THESE While you’re enjoying the cocktail hour and waiting to up your bids in the silent auction, take a few minutes to have your portrait drawn by portrait artist Will Pearsall or caricaturist Derek Gunderson. Sessions are $10 each and can be purchased using your bidder number. Will Pearsall, portrait artist n I was born in a little town called Milford, DE. I am the youngest child of sixteen. I knew I could draw at an early age. By junior high my teachers were keeping my art work and by then I knew that I had something special. After high school I went to study at the Philadelphia Art Institute. While attending the Art Institute for graphic art, I continued to do a lot of commission jobs in the city. Once I graduated from the Institute I landed a job at a major sign company called “Steen Outdoors” and was a successful billboard painter for eighteen years. I also painted murals around the greater Philadelphia area. After moving to Platteville my sister and I opened an art gallery in Galena, where I worked as a portrait artist. Later I moved to Dubuque and opened an art studio where I teach classes and have my own television show called Art By Will. n Derek Gunderson, caricature artist Derek Gunderson began drawing caricatures in 1995 at the Crossroads Mall in St. Cloud, MN. Since then, he has delighted many people with his drawings at high school graduations, county fairs, birthday parties, and festivals. He returned to college and received his BA in fine art with an emphasis in sculpture from Minnesota State University Moorhead in 2002. Before moving to Dubuque in 2011, Derek worked for Tivoli Too, a 3D sculpting firm in St. Paul, MN. There he helped create works for many companies including: Disney, Nickelodeon Universe, United Features Syndicate, and Great Wolf Lodge. Gunderson has made several commissioned sculptures for internationally-known artist Siah Armajani. He also regularly assists Jessica Teckemeyer with fabricating her animal sculptures. Currently, he works for McCullough Creative in the production department. n Toddler Holiday Cards Make everyone on your Holiday card list smile extra wide this year with designs from DUMA’s Young at Art students, an energetic group of creative 3-5 year olds. Enlarged samples of card designs are featured as centerpieces this evening. 18 cards per pack. On sale for only $15 and can be purchased using your bidder number. n Take a Swipe at ART—help create a masterpiece Add to our community masterpiece by swiping a pallet knife of acrylic paint on our canvas. For only $5 you can make an impression! Can be purchased using your bidder number. Silent Auction S1 Amethyst Barron Still Life 2014, oil on canvas, 12 x 12 Before studying at the Milwaukee Institute of Art and Design, Amethyst took many years of art classes at DUMA with Margaret Buhr. She now works at the museum on weekends and also participates in adult classes at DUMA with Lisa Towers. She will have her work shown in two local galleries, Nash and DAAC, this fall. Framed by A Frame of Mind. S2 Gail Chavenelle Iris rusted steel and stone base, 28 x 13 x 7 Gail is a Dubuque sculptor who creates her 3D sculptures from flat 20 gauge steel by folding and bending each hand-cut piece. Her works are designed to dance in the breeze as decorative outdoor sculpture for your home or business. S3 Robert Felderman Alley in Galena b/w photo on canvas This photograph is of a shadowed alley located on a back street of historic Galena, IL. Bob is a retired Army Brigadier General, 36-year military veteran. He’s been a photographer for over 30 years while working his real estate and appraisal business but turned professional as an entertainment photographer since his retirement from the Army and Army National Guard in 2010. S4 Delores Fortuna lidded jar porcelain, 9 x 9 x 9 Delores received her BFA and MFA from University of Chicago. She recently retired from teaching at the School of the Art Institute. She is represented at Outside the Lines Art Gallery. Her work uses basic wheel-thrown shapes as starting points. The clays and glazes she uses are often of her own formulation. Fired to stoneware temperatures (2374˚ F) in a gas reducing fiber kiln, her glazes are food safe and microwave and dishwashing stable. Jaclyn Garlock Peppers serigraph on paper, 20 x 14 S5 Jaclyn is a Clear Lake, IA artist who will have an exhibition of her figurative paintings at DUMA in the summer of 2015. She received her degree from Adams State University in Colorado and taught high school art before returning to Iowa and starting a screen printing business. She eventually moved into figurative painting and has been doing that full-time since 2008. Framed by A Frame of Mind. Donna Gibson Landscape 2014, pastel, 18 x 24 S6 Donna taught art in Dubuque for 30 years. After retirement she joined the artists working at StudioWorks in the Schmid Innovation Center. Her favorite medium is pastel and favorite subject matter is the Tri-State area landscape. Roy Haught Queen Anne’s Lace S7 watercolor, 23 x 31 Roy is a native of Dubuque. He received his BA from Loras College and his MA from the University of Notre Dame. He is retired from Loras where he taught art and was Chair of the Art Department for many years. Mark Hirsch October 9th collector’s print and autographed book, 20 x 20 S8 Mark Hirsch, author of That Tree, is an editorial, corporate, and fine art photographer from Platteville, WI. His clients include Getty Images, The New York Times, and John Deere Corp. While recovering from a near fatal car accident in 2012, Hirsch was inspired to document a year-long photo a day project focusing on an old bur oak tree. The images along with Hirsch’s reflections have been published in the coffee table book That Tree. Hirsch’s book has been featured by CBS Sunday Morning, NPR, The Huffington Post, The Sierra Club, and many other international media outlets. S9 Connie Holm Deep Winter pastel, 27 x 22 Connie’s fondness for light and dark contrast, use of texture, and intuition guide her work. Connie is gratified when her work evokes an emotional response in others. Connie majored in art at Rockford College and lives in Galena. S10 Carl Johnson Custom painting of your home Preserve the wonderful memories of home for a lifetime and beyond when Galena artist, Carl Johnson, paints a “portrait” of your house in watercolor. Must be used within one year. S11 Alda Kaufman Spring at the Ham House 2014, watercolor, 16 x 20 Alda is a Dubuque watercolorist who was born in Germany of Latvian immigrants. She received a degree in Science from the University of Dubuque and is a retired Medical Technologist. She is a member of the Iowa Watercolor Society and has a studio at StudioWorks in the Schmid Innovation Center. She is represented at Outside the Lines Art Gallery. S12 Sharon Krapfl Washington Park Gazebo 2014, acrylic, 12 x 14 Sharon works in a wide variety of media. Her interest in strong light and bright color is evident in this Dubuque landmark painting. Sharon lives in Dubuque and studied art at Clarke University. She is represented at Outside the Lines Art Gallery and has a studio at StudioWorks in the Schmid Innovation Center. S13 Nancy Lindsay Spring Sunlight 2014, oil on panel, 16 x 16 Nancy is an Iowa landscape painter from Anamosa, IA. She has been an artist for nearly 40 years. She studied at Colorado State University and the Art Students League in New York. Her style is a unique combination of Regionalism and Impressionism. Tom Nakashima Orchardhouse 2013, hand-colored solar print, 11 x 15 S14 Tom is an internationally celebrated artist who was raised in Dubuque and attended Loras College. He now lives in Georgia. His recent exhibition of colossal Treepiles at DUMA featured a five foot version of this Orchardhouse on wood panels and a 30 feet long canvas of a treepile done in collage and paint. Tom is the winner of numerous awards including the Joan Mitchell Award for Painters and Sculptors. Framed by A Frame of Mind Cynthia NelmsByrne Stormy Weather S15 2014, oil on canvas, 16 x 20 Cynthia was born in Colorado and moved to Iowa in 1995. Her background is in business and graphic design but she has been a full-time artist for many years, now with a studio at StudioWorks in the Schmid Innovation Center. She owned The Main Gallery in Dubuque in the early 2000s and has been included in DUMA Biennial exhibitions and exhibitions at the University of Dubuque. She specializes in landscapes and portraits, including pet portraits. George Olson Compass Plant pencil and watercolor, 23 x 17 S16 A native of Minnesota, George received his MFA from the University of Iowa. He taught at the College of Wooster in Ohio until he retired in 2000. Olson’s work has been exhibited in over 90 one-person exhibitions. These include shows at the British Museum in London, the Royal Horticultural Society, the Missouri Botanical Garden, the Chicago Botanic Garden, and currently at DUMA. His book The Elementary Prairie was released in 2005. He also contributed illustrations of medieval plants to The Riverside Gardens of Thomas More’s London by Paul Christianson. Framed by A Frame of Mind. Jillayne Pinchuk Bellevue Landscape 2014, oil on canvas, 24 x 30 S17 Jillayne moved to Dubuque with her family 5 years ago. As her daughters have gotten older she has more time to focus on her art. She loves landscape and abstract imagery and enjoys combining the two. She has a studio at StudioWorks in the Schmid Innovation Center and she is proud to be able to support DUMA as a donating artist and an auction committee member. S18 Sandra Principe Pansies in Pewter Vase 2014, oil on panel, 9 x 7 Sandra is an artist and author living in the Galena area. She has had many solo exhibitions in the past including one at DUMA. Her oil floral paintings are reminiscent of the Dutch masters with a focus on light illuminating beauty. She tries to create paintings that convey a meditative calm. S19 Bob Rivoire Tennessee Walkers color photograph, 16 x 20 Bob was born in Connecticut and received his BFA from Art Center College of Design in California. After a career that took him from photography in Washington DC to a management position in Chicago, he retired in 2007 and is now a full-time photographer living in Galena. He will have a solo exhibition at DUMA in 2015. S20 Amber Ruden Half Moon pendant necklace, 2013, hand-fabricated sterling silver, oxidized finish, 16” Amber has been soldering and fabricating with metal since her high school days in Dubuque. She received a BFA in jewelry and metal arts from the University of Iowa and currently teaches middle school art in Solon, IA as well as running her jewelry business, Berlyn Designs. S21 Ronald Tigges Dubuque Arboretum Japanese Pond photograph on canvas, 25 x 32 Ronald Tigges has been inspired by seeing the light in local landscapes, corporate and architectural photography, and videography in the Tri-State area. His humble beginnings started with a Kodak pony camera in grade school and have advanced to mastery of the digital darkroom. Currently the President of the Dubuque Camera Club, Ron loves to help teach others the technical aspect of photography and can been seen photographing local events. S22 Lisa Towers Still Life with Flowers 2014, oil on canvas, 20 x 22 The instructor of drawing and painting classes at DUMA, Lisa Towers is a Classical Realist painter who has exhibited nationally, regionally, and locally since 1997. She has been teaching oil painting, drawing, and color-theory classes for 12 years–first at Cheekwood Museum’s Frist Education Center in Nashville, TN and then at the California Art Institute in Westlake Village. See more of her work at lisatowers.wordpress.com and sign up for one of her studio art classes at dbqart.com. Gene Tully Sturgeon stainless and carbon steel with bronze brazing S23 This evening’s volunteer emcee is also a donating artist. Gene is a metal sculptor and arts activist living in Dubuque. Kurt Ullrich Ferris Wheel at Night S24 2013, b/w photograph, 22 x 25 This image is an original photo from Ullrich’s book The Iowa State Fair published by the University of Iowa Press in 2013. The photo will be the cover art for future editions of Phil Stong’s iconic 1932 novel State Fair. Kurt describes himself as “an old guy living in rural Jackson County.” He will have an exhibition of photographs from his State Fair series at DUMA in 2015. Joey Wallis Bipolar 2013, photography on canvas, 8x8 S25 Joey is a professional photographer from Dubuque. You can see his work at www.joey.smugmug.com. Joan Webster-Vore Untitled paper and wire on canvas, 8x8x3 S26 Joan is a mixed media artist living in Hudson, IA. She grew up in Rockford, IL and received an MFA in Design from the University of Iowa. For the past 20 years she has concentrated on painting and drawing in her personal exploration. Recently she has become immersed in an investigation of incorporating drawing with three dimensional structures. She was a selected artist in past DUMA Biennials and will have a solo exhibition at DUMA in 2016. Date Night—Dinner & A Movie S27 When was the last time you had a date night? Treat yourself and a loved one to dinner at Crust and a movie at Mindframe. Get ready for the evening with a gift certificate ($50) toward any salon service with Kim Pearce of The Design Studio. The Design Studio is a full-service salon specializing in hair, nail, and makeup design. Must be used within one year. Compliments of Crust Italian Kitchen & Bar, Mindframe Theaters, and Kim Pearce Eden Leather Swivel Chair S28 33 x 29 x 35 brown leather Eden’s pillow top seating and divided back cushions make for an enticing experience. Slim yet shapely track arms create the aesthetic of Eden. The swivel feature allows for 360 degree movement so you won’t miss a thing. Compliments of Flexsteel Industries Kate Spade S29 shoulder bag Luxurious Italian, embossed, patent leather in an eye-catching moss green color can be yours with the Knightsbridge Constance bag by renowned designer Kate Spade. Elegant details include a gold Kate Spade lining, three interior pockets, and gold hardware with a turn-lock closure. Dimensions 12x16x5. Compliments of an anonymous donor Celebrate a holiday tradition S30 The ultimate holiday tradition is a production of The Nutcracker. Make it a special evening in Davenport with a performance of the ballet at the famous Adler Theater on Saturday, December 13th and enjoy fine dining with a view of the Mississippi at The Waterbar ($100). Package includes a bottle of wine. Certificate must be used within one year. Compliments of Ruhl Mortgage S31 Authentic Italian Pizza Party for 8 Enjoy an evening at the home of Coleen and Tony Persico located in Grand River Bluffs overlooking the Mississippi River. Special server for the evening will be DUMA’s own Board President, Christine Schiesl. This italiano pizza party is for eight and includes six different wood-fired pizzas all made with a home-made crust, Lemonchello, and homemade tiramisu dessert. This event will need to be scheduled between June 1st and October 15th, 2015. Compliments of Christine Schiesl and Coleen & Tony Persico Sweet Treats—Easy Entertaining Pastry chef, Emily, of East Mill Bakeshop will prepare a delectable dessert especially for you each month for twelve months. Call 48 hours in advance. Must be used within one year. S32 Compliments of East Mill Bakeshop and Catering Large-group Laughter Yoga Workshop S33 Discover why so many people around the world are practicing Laughter Yoga. This experience is perfect for professional team building, employee appreciation, and wellness awareness for church events, family reunions, or other large gatherings. Corporations, hospitals, and other non-profits can bring the healing power of Laughter Yoga to their employees and clients. This class will accommodate 45-60 people and will be approximately one hour in length. No special clothing or experience is required. Patrick will give you stress-management takeaway exercises and tips to use in your everyday life. Patrick has been sharing the healing power of Laughter Yoga for more than nine years since his training with the Creator of Laughing Yoga, Dr. Madan Kataria. Contact Patrick at (563)580-9779 or omtattva@ gmail.com. Must be used within one year. Compliments of Patrick Sterenchuk Holiday Bowl of Goodies S34 Marella is the place to find the most unique and charming gifts for the special people on your gift list. This bowl of holiday goodness makes us want to run home, bake some cookies, and decorate for the holidays! Place a bid to add this festive ensemble to your holiday preparations this year. Compliments of Marella Enjoy Main Street S35 This package is all about celebrating our wonderful Main Street in Dubuque. Have a bite to eat and a drink using your gift certificates from Crust ($20) and Mason Dixon ($15) – with a Mason Dixon cap, T-shirt, and koozie you’re set for a little Main St. bar hopping. No need to drive, this package also includes a onenight stay at a Hotel Julien Executive room. Stroll on Main Street in comfort and style with a new pair of men’s Olukai or Johnston & Murphy Shoes from Graham’s. Stop in at McCoy Jewelers to use your gift certificate ($100) on something sparkly for your special someone. Continue up Main Street to check out the other diverse shops along the way. This package also includes a delicious bag of popcorn from Freddie’s and a new book from River Lights. Have you made new memories on Main Street or gotten a perfect shot of the Clock Tower? Then head out to A Frame of Mind and use your gift certificate ($100) to preserve those special memories. Certificates must be used within one year. Compliments of A Frame of Mind, Crust Italian Kitchen & Bar, Freddie’s Popcorn, Graham’s Style Store, Hotel Julien, Mason Dixon Saloon, McCoy Jewelers, and River Lights Bookstore S36 S37 Chicago Black Hawks hockey tickets Enjoy the fast-paced fun of professional hockey in Chicago with tickets for two to a 2015 season game. Jubeck New World Brewing Company Social membership Located at 115 West 11th Street in downtown Dubuque, Jubeck New World Brewing is a small (nano) brewery that creates interesting and delicious craft beer for the Dubuque community. With a social membership you can enjoy one free delicious craft beer at the brewery each week for a year (!) and additional pints for only $4 each, along with the opportunity to provide your feedback on beer selection and a hip place to hang with other beer enthusiasts. Try it out! Compliments of Dr. Tom & Anne Benda Live Auction John Bissell Rhomberg Avenue Streetcar, 1910 L1 2013, watercolor, 11x15 John is known for his vibrant, old‐time scenes. He has a background in graphic design and comes from a family of accomplished artists. John continues to create a limited number of highly collectible works from his studio at his family home in Dubuque. Stephen Gassman River City (1/2) Sept. 2014, digital color photograph, 7x40 L2 Stephen has agreed to only create two prints of this image, ever – a truly limited edition! A professional photographer since 1988 and long-time supporter of the DUMA art auction, Stephen lives in rural Platteville with his wife and two children. He is represented by Outside the Lines Art Gallery. This work was framed for the artist by Main Street Fine Art & Frame in Potosi. Nikolaus Miesing The Kiss 2014, limestone, 12x6x4 L3 Illinois artist Nikolaus Miesing maintains an artistic philosophy of achieving maximum effect with the fewest lines and forms possible. If you are lucky enough to have one of his works in your home or office it is lovely to watch the effects of natural light, from dawn to dusk, on his sculpture. This sculpture was inspired by and pays homage to master modern sculptor Constantin Brancusi’s iconic work The Kiss of 1916. Louise Kames Malala Yousafza: My Sweetheart’s Blood L4 2013, screenprint and embroidery thread on waxed Masa paper, 15x15 Louise is a professor of art at Clarke University. This unique image was created by Louise as part of an exchange portfolio with 20 other artists. Of this image, she writes, “’With a drop of my sweetheart’s blood, Shed to defend the motherland, I will put a beauty spot on my forehead, Such would put to shame the rose in the garden,’ from a traditional Pashtun folk song the girls were singing on the bus when Taliban entered and shot Malala in the head.” She survived and was awarded the 2014 Noble Peace Prize. Cooking class for 6 L5 Experience a private cooking class for six in your home taught by renowned chefs, Angela and Carolyn Linton-Canfield of Life’s A Feast Catering, who bring endless talent and a combined 40 years of experience in the restaurant industry to the table. Life’s A Feast specializes in dinner parties and events at venues of your choice, serving local, fresh products and cooking for the season. Life’s A Feast also provides private chef and health counseling with a focus on local and sustainable food and unique, hand-crafted menus for every occasion. Must be used within one year. Compliments of Life’s A Feast Catering L6 Diego B. Lasansky Rembrandt collage, pencil, charcoal, ink, and handmade paper Diego was born and raised in Iowa City. He is the grandson of internationally renowned artist Mauricio Lasansky and is the nephew of artists William, Leonardo, and Tomas Lasansky. He is making a name for himself, however, as an emerging artist to watch. Currently he is a student at the University of Iowa pursuing a BFA in drawing. Magoo’s Pizza L7 Be Among the First!!! Opening this fall at the corner of University and Auburn (1875 University Ave), Magoo’s Pizza will offer “Fast, Casual” dining with garden fresh ingredients, all grown within the tri-state region. This special gathering for eight will include a variety of homemade pizzas, salads, and light desserts paired with specialty beers and wines. Chef Kendall, Susan, Bernie, and Mr. Magoo will be your hosts. Must be used within one year. Compliments of Magoo’s Pizza L8 Shannon Mulligan Autumn Days 2014, w/c and pen & ink, 18x24 “I am a 12th grade student at Dubuque Hempstead High and I have been connected to the Dubuque Museum of Art for a very long time, since I was in 2nd or 3rd grade. I plan on going to the East Coast for college to double major in Computer Science and something in Art, most likely Illustration, Graphic Design, or Video Game Design. I am very grateful that the DUMA has allowed me to add my art to the auction, and I wish everyone the best for the event!” Condo in Park City Perfect for a family of four! L9 Great location–summer or winter–in the mountains of Park City, Utah. Three world-class ski resorts, extensive hike/ bike trails, wonderful restaurants, and only 30 minutes from the Salt Lake City airport. Two bedrooms, 2 ½ baths, garage, and heated driveway. Walk to restaurants, grocery stores, shops, and theater. Free shuttles to ski resorts and all of Park City. Subject to availability. Must be used within one year. Compliments of Carol & Gordon Mills Beth Bird Girl with Parrot gouache and pastel, 36x30 L10 Elizabeth, IL artist Beth Bird studied printmaking at the University of Iowa under the late Mauricio Lasansky. She draws from memory and uses her artwork to tell stories that are both enchanting and enigmatic. She is represented at Outside the Lines Art Gallery in Dubuque and Galena. Wine Wagon Fill up your wine cellar in time for the holidays with a stellar selection of wines obtained from the private collection of an Omaha wine connoisseur including: L11 Joseph Kent 2012 (2 bottles) Textbook 2012 Chardonnay The Federalist 2010 Chardonnay Truchard 2012 Chardonnay Crossbarn 2013 Chardonnay Burly 2009 Cabernet Alta 2012 Cabernet Farm 2012 Cabernet Spelletich Cellars 20th Anniversary Red Blend Anderson’s Conn Valley Vineyards 2011 Right Bank HG III 2012 Red Blend Best of all, this precious cargo is easily transported in your very own wagon. Compliments of Midwest Respiratory Pineapple Village condo rental on St. Thomas L12 Longing for a relaxing week in the US Virgin Islands? A studio apartment for up to 4 with a full kitchen awaits you. Ideally located on the East End of St. Thomas with easy access into Red Hook, which offers shopping, fine dining, nightlife, and boating. Explore a different beach each day, go sailing, sport fishing, or just relax in the sun. Must be used within one year. Subject to availability. Transportation not included. Compliments of Molly Dueland Kreiss L13 Stephanie Failmezger The Gaze 2014, mixed media, 13x16 Stephanie was selected for DUMA’s 2013 Biennial where her work was awarded an honorable mention. She was also an exhibiting artist in Voices 9. Currently she is represented at Outside the Lines Art Gallery in Dubuque and Galena, Blue Boy Market in Potosi, and Rountree Gallery in Platteville. Gourmet dinner for 8 L14 The BEST of the BEST! A fabulous feast for eight at the home of Dr. Hunter Fuerste. Gourmet chef, Hunter Fuerste, will please your palate with his culinary expertise. Scullery maids, Maureen and Jeanne Quann, will assist the master chef. Must be redeemed by November 1, 2015. Compliments of Hunter Fuerste L15 Marcia Wegman Watching 2014, pastel, 18x24 Marcia studied printmaking with Mauricio Lasansky. She is best known for her very collectable pastel landscapes of Iowa farmland but she also produces fascinating portraits and commission work. Penfield Press released a book of her pastels in December 2013. Marcia has been in several DUMA Biennial exhibitions and she had a solo exhibition at DUMA in 2014. Fund-A-Need L16 This is it, the last chance to use your bidder number. Help us make our goal of 100% participation! Director of Education, Margaret Buhr, along with her student artists, Katie Mehltretter and Henry Arling are here to show what your support means to the DUMA art education programs. Your donation provides scholarships, art supplies, and art educators, and helps support ongoing programs such as: • Studio classes for children pre‐school to High School age. • Arts Trek–annual school trip for every 2nd grader in the school district. • Art classes for home‐schooled youth. •H ands‐on art classes for families and children housed at area shelters such as Maria House and Teresa Shelter. • Summer Youth Art Camp. • I nSite Art Gallery–located in the Museum’s lower level, dedicated to the ongoing exhibition of local student artwork. Here’s how it works: our auctioneer, Jim Miller, will call out specific funding levels such as $2,500, $1,000, $500, $100, and so on. A level for everyone and contributions are 100% tax‐deductible! When you hear the amount that you’d like to donate, raise your bid number until Jim recognizes your number. COMMITTEE MEMBERS Jeanne Quann, Chair Jean Daoud Susan Farber Emily Klauer Catherine Kloft Sarita Koneru Joan Leuth Holly Lovell Jillayne Pinchuk Maureen Quann ART HANDLER Susan Farber CLERK AND RUNNER Carrie & Loras Bleile AUCTIONEER Jim Miller, charityauctioneer.com EMCEE Gene Tully MUSEUM STAFF Margaret Buhr, Director of Education Stacy Peterson, Collections & Exhibitions Manager Diane Sass, Deputy Director Erik Steffenson, Maintenance Specialist MUSEUM BOARD OF DIRECTORS Christine Schiesl, President Chris Even, Treasurer Jeanne Quann, Secretary Chris Wand, Past President Dr. Tom Benda Jr. Tim Conlon Barbara Heitzman Dr. Randall Lengeling Tom Peckosh Edwin E. Ritts Jr. Julie Steffen Mike Stoll Jack Wertzberger Sponsors and Contributors to the 2014 A VERY IMPORTANT pARTy Art Auction Sponsors American Trust Conlon Construction Dubuque Bank & Trust Premier Bank US Bank East Dubuque Savings Bank raffle Sponsors Crescent Electric Supply Marge and John Cooke Doug Warthan Coldwell Banker/ Dominic Goodmann Jan and Bill Stoffel Christine and Nick Yiannias Tony Pfohl Ramada Galena Farber Bag Contributors A Frame of Mind Advanced Printing – Greg May American Legion Henry Arling Tom & Anne Benda Beth Cook Crust Italian Kitchen & Bar East Mill Bakeshop and Catering Susan Farber Molly Haut Flexsteel Industries Freddie’s Popcorn Hunter Fuerste Graham’s Style Store Derek Gunderson Hotel Julien Nancy & Jim Klauer Klauer Manufacturing Bill Klauer Sr. Emily & Mike Klauer Mollie Dueland Kreiss Life’s A Feast Catering Design Studio–Kim Pearce Will Pearsall Magoo’s Pizza Marella Mason Dixon Saloon McCoy Jewelers Katie Mehltretter Midwest Respiratory Carol & Gordon Mills Mindframe Theaters Coleen & Tony Persico River Lights Bookstore Ruhl Mortgage Christine Schiesl Emily Schlueter Stan Chocolates Patrick Sterenchuk Danielle Stowell Studio 6C Design–Jodi Splinter Tim & Dawn Weber Special Thank You to Jack Kloft for photographing auction VIPs tonight! 100