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A documentary covering the art and life of Truman Lowe, Ho-Chunk artist and 1969 UW-La Crosse alum, has been awarded a regional Emmy, according to a UW-L news release.
The Promega Fall Art Showcase will honor the life of Truman Lowe, a visionary artist, mentor and art professor. The exhibition will feature sculptures by Lowe alongside works by several of his former students. The Fall Art Showcase opens September 19 at the BioPharmaceutical Technology Center. Truman Lowe: Artist, Teacher, Mentor Truman Lowe was an acclaimed Ho-Chunk artist and professor in the Department of Art at the University of Wisconsin-Madison for 45 years. He also served as curator of contemporary art at the National Museum of the American Indian.
Retired librarian Chris Nelson spoke about the native inhabitants of the Beloit area during a Society for Learning Unlimited presentation on Wednesday.
Jane D. Ortel, age 90, of Wakefield, R.I., passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by family, on Thursday, Oct. 13, 2022. Winona Jane was born on May 20, 1932, in Narberth, Pa., to Loraine Musselman and William James Drennen. Jane attended...