FEATURED EXHIBIT
Dick Cunningham
June 2 - 7
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DICK CUNNINGHAM CELEBRATION AT JRAC
Sunday , June 2 the Jordan River Art Center will be a place of celebration for Dick Cunningham who passed away Sept. 2012. Dick served on the JRAC Board for many years and was always most helpful in any capacity. He was a man of many different interests, therefore the venue will be varied.
Dick was first and foremost a top rate artist receiving a degree in studio pottery from Mott Community College, and later a teaching certificate and an MA in ceramics and graphics from Michigan State. He also received a Ph. D. in curriculum, teaching and education policy. On exhibition will be many ceramics sculptures and works in oil and a variety of drawings.
In addition to his visual art work he loved restoring antiques cars, weather permitting one of his restored model A Ford trucks will be displayed on the grounds of the Art Center. He was a founding member of the Boyne County Region of the Antique Automobile Association.
A full afternoon program has been planned. Because Dick had a strong liking to New Orleans Jazz the award winning Northwest Academy Band under the direction of Dave Pugh will preform at 2:00 pm. It should be noted that the Band will be also be preforming later in June at the National Alliance or Public Charter Schools Conference in Washington D.C. Congratulations!
Dick loved teaching as noted by his students. He taught at the East Jordan High School for many years and for the past few years taught drawing at the North Central Michigan College, Petoskey. He came to the art center to see an exhibit just two weeks before his passing and related that he was looking forward to teaching again. He loved to see students grow and develop.
Many of his students, teacher and artist friends will be present to present readings, poetry, and commentaries concerning their relationship with Dick. Several persons unable to be in attendance have written statements. These will be available for reading.
Following the entertainment, refreshments will be served by JRAC Board of Directors. All persons are invited to this celebration. The exhibit will be open only until June 7, 1—4 pm. Closed Monday. Other times can be arranged by calling Jane Diller, 231 582 6399 or email: jjdesign@twin-valley.net.
ARCHIVES
Annual Arts Invitational Exhibition
Annual Invitational Art Exhibition
Betty Beeby and Walter Midener
Black and White and Red All Over
Cowabunga......Floribunda - Floral images by Guyot and McLemore
For the Love of Letters: A Book, Paper and Typography Show
Member Holiday Art for Sale 2012
Members Holiday Art For Sale 2010
Portside Arts Fair Retrospective Show
Rare Threads - Eclectic Meanderings
Realism to Abstraction and Beyond
