Recent News and Events
Excavation for The Granary Project’s Foundation
May 27 & 28, 2010
John Hanley, of Hanley Concrete, directs as
Todd Caza uses a skidsteer to begin excavation for The Granary Project’s foundation.
Todd Caza secures rebar cages which will form the columns for the artwork
Todd Caza finishes the pour.
Docent Orientation
April 17, 2010
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The docents tour the park and stop to view Steinunn Þórarinsdóttir’s Horizons.
The docents view Edvins Strautmanis' Phoenix.
2010 Docents. Pictured left to right: Roger Paris, Gloria Lee Lippert, Maureen Cribbs, Luis Sahagun, Janel Griffin. (Not pictured: Diane McGarel)
Fire in the Park
April 16, 2010
The following photos were taken during a controlled burn conducted by the Facilities Development and Management area and supervised by Kevin Barto, Superintendent of Grounds. This will enhance the growth of native species throughout the park.
Bill Lopez watches as Eri Villagomez wets down surrounding areas as a preventative measure.
Shawn Jones and Kevin Barto, Superintendent of Grounds, discuss the progress of the fire.
Shawn Jones sets fire to reed canary grass which is an invasive species.
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The resulting charred area will promote native plant growth as well as inhibit invasive species.
Winter Walk
February 19, 2010
Fifteen folks showed up for a glorious afternoon outdoors! Bright sun and truly majestic cirrus sky activity combined with the sculpture to create a memorable day.
The group enjoyed the view of John Henry's Illinois Landscape No. 5 through the lens of Edvins Strautmanis's Phoenix.
One guest confronts a Horizons figure.
Many cross-country skiers take advantage of our wide open spaces, natural landscaping, and remarkable collection. Their tracks are visible in this image that provides a sense of our vistas.
The "installation" of cirrus cloud sculpture was every bit as remarkable as the artwork that afternoon.
Trick or Treat Party
November 13, 2009
Following Dave Rudolf's Halloween Spooktacular at the Center, children and their parents were invited to our Halloween Party. The children trick or treated through the university while learning about the sculpture park and were treated to an interactive performance with Lynne Clayton in Sherman Recital Hall.
Children and parents gather in the Hall of Governors for a snack before trick or treating.
Director and Curator of The Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park Geoff Bates and one of the Center's faithful ushers.
Jane Cox as Little Red Riding Hood.
Jon Cobb, Theatre Manager at the Center, made "balloon sculptures" for the kids.
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Lynne Clayton, the good witch, entertained with spooky stories in Sherman Recithal Hall.
Pat Guy from the Center poses next to Art Ark in the Hall of Governors.
Recognition Dinner
October 23, 2009
We appreciate Harris Bank’s generous gift in support of the 1st Annual Recognition Dinner which made this special evening possible.
The 1st Annual Recognition Dinner, held on October 13, celebrated the support of the board, volunteers, docents, staff and constituents.
The sculpture park recently recognized many of the people who have helped with its renaissance with a celebratory dinner.
Guests gathered in the university's E-lounge after a reception in the gallery.
Susan Ormsby, the Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park board President opened the evening with words of welcome.
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Dr. Elaine Maimon, GSU President introduced Lewis Manilow
Noted Chicago arts philanthropist collector Lewis Manilow commended the university and the group assembled for their dedication to promoting the ‘museum in the prairie’ named for his father, Nathan Manilow.
Director and Curator Geoffrey Bates thanked Mr. Manilow, reflected on the past and provided his vision for the future of the park before introducing visiting Icelandic sculptor Steinunn Thorarinsdottir.
Ms.Thorarinsdottir, whose work, Horizons, is on temporary loan to the university, talked about the influence of Iceland’s rugged geography on her work. She shared some stories and provided insight into how and why she makes sculpture.
Autumn Art Odyssey
September 12–13, 2009
Twenty-seven intrepid arts enthusiasts accompanied Geoffrey Bates, Director and Curator of Nathan Manilow Sculpture Park and Christine Radtke, Director of Development, on a two day bus tour to Grand Rapids, Michigan, home of the Fredrick Meijer Sculpture Gardens and Alexander Calder’s “la Grand Vitesse. ” The trip also included a visit to Fire Arts in South Bend, Indiana, and the Krasl Art Center in St. Joseph, Michigan.
Photos courtesy of Nick Battaglia.
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Fire Arts in South Bend, Indiana. Grand Rapids, Michigan
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Alexander Calders' "la Grand Vitesse" Frederik Meijer Garden and Sculpture Park
Barbara Hepworth's "Summer Days" Michael Dunbar's "Allegheny Drift" at The Krasl Arts Center
Ecological Restoration Visit
August 27, 2009
Jack Pizzo, founder of Pizzo and Associates, experts in Ecological Restoration, visited campus and provided a verbal evaluation of the status of the prairie plantings and made suggestions for future management strategies.
Here, Pizzo demonstrates seed harvesting to Kevin Barto, GSU Superintendent of Grounds, while Nick Zaluzec, Assistant to Pizzo, looks on.
Our House (Divided)
August 16, 2009
This event included music and the spoken word with over 70 in attendance. Planned for outdoors, but moved inside due to inclement weather.
The evening included music from the female string quartet, Red Riding Hood accompanying themselves in the 8 handed piece, "lo son ferito si" by Sulpitia Cesis.
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Marshall Titus delivered excerpts from Abraham Lincoln's House Divided speech. Here, Titus concludes the program with "What's Goin' On" accompanied by Red Riding Hood. |
Summer Road Trip
August 8, 2009
Eleven intrepid travelers joined Director Geoff Bates for a road trip into Chicago. Stops included Zaha Hadid’s Burnham Centennial Pavilion (pictured), the Museum of Contemporary Art’s Take Your Time: Olafur Eliaisson exhibition, lunch at a nearby pub, and “Rodin in his own words” at the Loyola University Museum of Art.
