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The University Daily Kansan
Friday, October 24, 1997
This art and more can be seen at 512 E. 9th St. Suite B. Photo by Holly Groshong/KANSAN.
Artwalk paints downtown
The pastimes of walking and art appreciation converge this weekend for the Lawrence Artwalk '97.
By Tom Winter
Kanson staff writer
More than thirty artists will be featured in the third annual self-guided tour of Lawrence's visually creative residents.
The exhibit, which will last from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. tomorrow and no to 5 p.m. Sunday, began as a way to expose local artists' work and give them a chance to sell their pieces without extracting gallery fees.
Typically, artists would have to give up to fifty percent of their commission if they sold their work in a gallery rather then their homes.
John Wysocki, local photographer and one of the organizers of the event, called it an income opportunity.
"It is an opportunity for artists to expose themselves to the public, but also to sell their work to the public." Wysoko said.
There will be performance art along with the eccentricities of local artists' personalities.
Artwork will range from sculptures and ceramics to photography and watercolor pieces.
"Each artist brings a performance quality to their studio," said Sarah Oblinger, Artwork organizer and art teacher.
Although the event is called an art walk, there are many artists on the tour who live on the outskirts of town. Only 13 of the artists live within walking distance of the downtown area. The guide maps have a numbering system allowing people to see the artists in a convenient fashion if they plan on doing the entire walk.
"We lay it out that way because it makes the most sense," Oblinger said. "People were surprised there were so many people and they wanted time to plan."
So far, the response has been good.
"We have a number of returning artists," Oblinger said.
she said there was a good crowd last year
"I probably had between 200 and 250
people at my studio," she said.
Although she did not sell any art, her friends said they did well.
Artwalk allows many artists who don't have a forum for their craft a viable marketplace.
"It's hard to make a living doing just the art that inspires you," Oblinger said. "It can be pretty lonely and you'll wonder where you'll get the money to buy groceries."
In spite of the slim chance of success, many local artists scratch out a living in the visual arts, Oblinger said.
Artwalk is expecting visitors from Kansas City, Wichita and Topeka.
Maps will be available at any of the studios or at the Lawrence Art Center, 200 W.9th St.
Wysocki said this is a chance for artists and art appreciators to mingle.
"Everybody's friendly, low-key and down-to-earth," Wysocki said. "This is Kansas, after all."
Students taking art to the streets
By Emily C. Forsyth
Korean staff writer
Kansan staff writer
Tate Owens transforms the ordinary into the extraordinary by incorporating everyday items into his sculptures, or found-object assemblages.
Owens, Dodge City graduate student, and fellow artist Tyson Schroeder will display their work at 512 E. 9th Street as part of the third annual Lawrence Artwalk, a free-guided tour of artists' studios and galleries around town. Owens's studio is among 28 locations where people can catch a glimpse of local artists in their element this weekend.
A first-year participant in the event, Owens said he expected Artwalk to provide an interesting setting for viewers to see artists' work.
"It's more personal, because you actually see where the artist is working." Owens said. "You get to see more than if you just went to a museum or a gallery, because you get to see their own environment that they create the works of art in."
Owens said that he found artistic inspiration in nature, but that his work was not a direct representation. Items he used for sculptures included things he found walking along the street, inrift stores, Happy Meals and junk his friends gave him.
Showing his finished artwork is an extension of Owens' creative efforts.
"To me, it's part of the process — getting feedback from other people," Owens said. "I don't care if they like it or if they don't. It's just kind of fun to exhibit your work and get reactions."
Schroeder said Artwalt was another step toward a career in art. For several years, Schroeder has been creating posters for bands playing in Lawrence. Originals will
graduate in sculpture and interior design, will display her metallic water color paintings. She said some of them were abstract, while others were allegorical or mythological.
be on sale at the Art-
walk as well as s o m e water color and oil paintings. Schroeder said he expected to
Other work on display at Studio 3D will include ceramic sculptures and fountains by Cathy Tisdale and free-standing and wall-mounted sculptures by John
"I don't care if they like it or if they don't. It's just kind of fun to exhibit your work and get reactions."
Tate Owen
see a wide range of people come through the studio who would not usually have a chance to see his work.
"People who would not necessarily like my stuff or like Tate's stuff will be coming in and seeing it," Schroeder said. "At least they will be exposed to it."
At Studio 3D, 1019 Delaware St., Dunkley and three other artists will share a medley of mixed-media artwork. Dunkley, a KU
Diana Dunkley, co-founder of the Lawrence Artwalk, said she estimated 150 to 200 people visited her studio last year.
Hachmeister,
assistant professor
of sculpture.
Dunkley said t h a t
Hachmeister's work was indescribable.
are just right on the edge." Dunkley said.
"They're really bizarre, but wonderful."
"His things
Dunkley said participants in this year's Artwalk were a high-caliber group of artists ranging from those beginning to make a name for themselves and those nationally and internationally acclaimed.
"One of the wonderful things about Lawrence is that there are so many professional artists here that you can really collect some incredible work and actually know the people who made it," Dunkley said.
Tate Owens, an artist works on some of his work that will be on display in his studio Saturday and Sunday for the Lawrence Art Walk '97. Photo Holly Grogshona/KANSAN
Hear ye, hear ye: Kansas band now plays herald trumpets
By Laura Roddy Special to the Kansan
Ten musicians now announce the band's arrival with herald trumpet pageant.
The University of Kansas Marching Band has added a touch of ceremonial fanfare to its pregame performances this year.
The 3-foot-long herald trumpets, the same ones used in the opening and closing ceremonies of the 1984 Los Angeles Olympic Games, were purchased through a special arrangement with the Yamaha Corporation of America.
Robert Foster, director of bands, declined to disclose their exact cost, but said the trumpets cost the band department considerably less than their estimated $20,000 value.
"It's an incredible opportunity and a wonderful deal." he said.
Foster said that he had long been considering acquiring herald trumpets, but that the band had lacked funds to have them made.
"We've been toying with the idea for a long time." Foster said.
The Herald Trumpets are (from left): back row, Aaron Hall, Bryan Mills, Randy Foster, Tim Leopold, Allison Koester, front: Amy Hester, Shawn P. Tunink, Emily Dose, and Tony Rzewski. The trumpets have been played at football games throughout the season. Photo by Marc Shank/KANSAN
A discussion Foster had with football coach Terry Allen last spring renewed his interest in obtaining the instruments for the University.
In the past, KU band members have had
the opportunity to play herald trumpets at events such as the Presidential Inauguration and the 1984 Olympics. Foster was at the Los Angeles games and was impressed with the herald trumpeters who lined the rim of Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
"They were spectacular," he said.
However, herald trumpets are specialty instruments and music companies do not
piece national collegiate band at the Olympics. He took a chance and called Michael Bennett, the president of Yamaha.
carry them in their catalogs.
Foster did know, though, that Yamah applied all of the instruments for the 40
Foster was surprised to learn that Yamaha still had the herald trumpets on hand and had been renting them out since 1984, often to Hollywood studios for epic movies.
even broken in, Foster said. They came fully equipped with cases and mouthpieces.
Foster and Bennett spoke on the telephone over a period of several days. Foster said that Bennett offered him such a good deal that he purchased 10 herald trumpets, instead of the six or eight he originally planned for. The herald trumpets are in perfect condition and not
"We're going to have to learn how to use them effectively in the games," he said.
The next step, Foster said, is to perfect the role of the herald trumpets in the band's performance.
After performing the fanfare during the pre-game show, the 10 band members exchange the herald trumpets for their regular trumpets.
Allison Koester, a Prairie Village senior and one of three trumpet section leaders, said the herald trumpeters were chosen based on seniority, ability and reliability out of the 41-member section.
"We have to have 10 people who can be there every single time," she said.
Koester said the herald trumpets have shorter valve casings and longer bells and are heavier than standard trumpets.
Bryan Mills, a Seattle, Wash., junior and herald trumpeter, has had little difficulty adjusting to the instrument.
"Other than the weight, there is no difference," he said.
Mills also said the herald trumpets produce more sound and add showmanship to the performance with their colorful Kansas banners.
The herald trumpets will also be used at Commencement to announce the beginning of the Processional.
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