Monthly Archives: June 2014

Plein Air Festival Coming to Pope County

Posted on June 25, 2014 by Ann

The Pope County Museum will be the host site for the first ever Glacial Lakes Plein Air Festival August 13-16. Plein Air means to paint outdoors rather than from a photograph or from memory. Artist from near and far will … Continue reading →

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Poster Collection

Posted on June 18, 2014 by Ann

Our museum has received a large collection of vintage posters to use for fundraising purposes. It is an impressive collection of original lithographs and we are seeking interested buyers. There are European travel posters, French opera posters and advertizing posters. … Continue reading →

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Fine Art and Poster Sale

Posted on June 6, 2014 by Ann

Make plans to join us for a Fine Art and Poster Sale during Waterama. (Wednesday. July 23 – Saturday, July 26) Donations of original works, prints and posters are rolling in! There is sure to be something here to fit … Continue reading →

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Lee Paulson photo collection

Posted on June 4, 2014 by Ann

With the passing of Lee Paulson, longtime Glenwood English teacher and theater director,  many people are sharing their memories in face to face conversations throughout the community and in virtual conversations on-line. Yesterday, his family gifted a large stack of … Continue reading →

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