Photographer Clark Colby was on hand for every moment of the Peter Irniq visit to Ames.
This link will take you to over 100 photos of the 2010 "Artist In Residence" event.
Thursday, December 1, 2011
Friday, September 30, 2011
Dedication Ceremony Tonight!
The public response to artist Peter Irniq during his visit to Ames has been remarkable.
Join us for a dedication ceremony and reception tonight at 6 at Brookside Park. Check out our Facebook page for pictures.
Join us for a dedication ceremony and reception tonight at 6 at Brookside Park. Check out our Facebook page for pictures.
Tuesday, September 27, 2011
Peter Irniq At Ames Public Library Tonight
Two chances to see artist Peter Irniq today: he's building in Brookside Park and will be lecturing at Ames Public Library tonight.
Wednesday, September 21, 2011
First Inuksuk Is Finished!
The first Inuksuk has been completed by Peter Irniq at Emma McCarthy Lee Park! Stop out and see it.
Monday, September 19, 2011
Peter Irniq Is Ready To Build
Inuit artist Peter Irniq is in Ames! Be sure to come out and see him build Inuksuit in three different locations.
Irniq will be building on Tuesday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 21 and Emma McCarthy Lee Park. He'll provide a free lecture on Wednesday night at 7 at the Sun Room in the Memorial Union on the campus of Iowa State University.
Building at Emma McCarthy Lee Park continues on Thursday.
Irniq will appear on the "Mel In The Morning" show on KASI in Ames on Friday then begin building in Brookside Park.
He'll spend Sunday, September 25 at the Octagon Arts Festival and then resume building on Monday and Tuesday at Brookside Park.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (September 28, 29, and 30) will be building days at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. A reception and dedication ceremony is set for Brookside Park on September 30th at 6 pm.
Irniq will be building on Tuesday, September 20 and Wednesday, September 21 and Emma McCarthy Lee Park. He'll provide a free lecture on Wednesday night at 7 at the Sun Room in the Memorial Union on the campus of Iowa State University.
Building at Emma McCarthy Lee Park continues on Thursday.
Irniq will appear on the "Mel In The Morning" show on KASI in Ames on Friday then begin building in Brookside Park.
He'll spend Sunday, September 25 at the Octagon Arts Festival and then resume building on Monday and Tuesday at Brookside Park.
Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday (September 28, 29, and 30) will be building days at Ada Hayden Heritage Park. A reception and dedication ceremony is set for Brookside Park on September 30th at 6 pm.
Wednesday, September 14, 2011
Canada's Consul General To Help Dedicate Irniq Sculptures
The Ames Public Art Commission has finalized the agenda for the dedication and reception that will conclude Inuit artist Peter Irniq's visit to Ames. The PAC has also announced that Martin Loken, Canada's Consul General, will be part of the dedication.
Mr. Loken is Canada’s senior diplomatic representative in the Upper Midwest. As Consul General, he works to build cross-border trade, investment and technology partnering links. A member of Canada’s Foreign Service since 1990, he has represented Canada overseas in Prague and Geneva, and has held several positions in Ottawa, including as a senior trade negotiator.
The dedication and reception is set for Maple Shelter at Brookside Park in Ames at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 30th. Ames Mayor Ann Campbell and Ames city council members will also be present.
Light refreshments will be served to the public and music will be provided by World Port. Parking is directly south of the shelter off 6th Street, across from the skatepark.
Mr. Loken is Canada’s senior diplomatic representative in the Upper Midwest. As Consul General, he works to build cross-border trade, investment and technology partnering links. A member of Canada’s Foreign Service since 1990, he has represented Canada overseas in Prague and Geneva, and has held several positions in Ottawa, including as a senior trade negotiator.
The dedication and reception is set for Maple Shelter at Brookside Park in Ames at 6 p.m. on Friday, September 30th. Ames Mayor Ann Campbell and Ames city council members will also be present.
Light refreshments will be served to the public and music will be provided by World Port. Parking is directly south of the shelter off 6th Street, across from the skatepark.
Monday, July 18, 2011
PAC Spotlight: Art Around The Corner
Each year, the "Art Around The Corner" subcommittee of the Ames Public Art Commission selects up to four sculptures to display in downtown Ames.
The committee accepts entries from throughout the corner--and some sculptures end up being purchased by the committee and placed permanently in neighborhoods in Ames.
The entry period this year begins September 1. Here are the complete details.
The committee accepts entries from throughout the corner--and some sculptures end up being purchased by the committee and placed permanently in neighborhoods in Ames.
The entry period this year begins September 1. Here are the complete details.
Thursday, July 7, 2011
Garden Art Fair Set For This Sunday!
The Ames Public Art Commission will have a booth at this weekend's Garden Art Fair.
Thursday, June 30, 2011
Artist Peter Irniq Returns From Scotland
Inuit artist Peter Irniq has just returned from Scotland and is preparing for his September visit to Ames.
While in Scotland, Irniq built an Inuksuk for Scotland National Museum, as part of their Living Lands Exhibit. It will be a permanent exhibit along with Aino of Japan, Dene of the Northwest Territories, and Aborigines of Australia.
Irniq's upcoming schedule in Ames:
His schedule includes:
September 21
Lecture at ISU: 7 pm, Sun Room, Memorial Union
September 24
Inuksuk-building workshop: 9 am - 12 noon
September 25
Octagon Art Festival: 1 pm - 4 pm
September 27
Lecture at Ames Public Library: 7pm
September 30
Reception and Dedication: 6 pm, location TBA
While in Scotland, Irniq built an Inuksuk for Scotland National Museum, as part of their Living Lands Exhibit. It will be a permanent exhibit along with Aino of Japan, Dene of the Northwest Territories, and Aborigines of Australia.
Irniq's upcoming schedule in Ames:
His schedule includes:
September 21
Lecture at ISU: 7 pm, Sun Room, Memorial Union
September 24
Inuksuk-building workshop: 9 am - 12 noon
September 25
Octagon Art Festival: 1 pm - 4 pm
September 27
Lecture at Ames Public Library: 7pm
September 30
Reception and Dedication: 6 pm, location TBA
Monday, June 13, 2011
Garden Art Fair Set For July 10
Reiman Gardens in Ames will host it's annual Garden Art Fair on July 10th this year and Ames Public Art Commission members will once again have a booth in order to chat with attendees about our latest projects.
Reiman Gardens is also looking for volunteers to assist the event this year.
Dozens of artists from throughout the Midwest display and sell their work at the fair each year...here are some samples.
Reiman Gardens is also looking for volunteers to assist the event this year.
Dozens of artists from throughout the Midwest display and sell their work at the fair each year...here are some samples.
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Ames To Welcome Irniq This Fall
The Ames Public Art Commission and the City of Ames will welcome Inuit Artist Peter Irniq to Ames this fall.
Born in 1947 in Lyon Inlet near Repulse Bay,Northwest Territories, Peter Taqtu Irniq is a former Commissioner of Nunavut, an Inuit cultural teacher and an artist. He has lived most of his life in Nunavut, though he has also lived in the Western Arctic (Northwest Territories), Manitoba and Ontario.
Peter is an Inuit Canadian and served as the second Commissioner of Nunavut from April of 2000 to April of 2005. Mr. Irniq currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario.
Throughout his professional life, Mr. Irniq has focused on advancing Inuit culture and language. He is a respected spokesperson who has worked nationally and internationally to connect all people to Nunavut, its culture, art and history.
Irniq will share his passion and expertise with the citizens of Ames through the making of three stone landmarks called inuksuk.
An inuksuk (pl. inuksuit) is a stone monument constructed for the purpose of navigation by the Inuit people of northern Canada. Inuksuit designate good hunting or fishing areas, mark trails and serve as a point of reference for travelers. According to Peter Irniq, “inuksuit are essential to the survival of the Inuit people.”
His schedule includes:
September 21
Lecture at ISU: 7 pm, Sun Room, Memorial Union
September 24
Inuksuk-building workshop: 9 am - 12 noon
September 25
Octagon Art Festival: 1 pm - 4 pm
September 27
Lecture at Ames Public Library: 7pm
September 30
Reception and Dedication: 6 pm, location TBA
Born in 1947 in Lyon Inlet near Repulse Bay,Northwest Territories, Peter Taqtu Irniq is a former Commissioner of Nunavut, an Inuit cultural teacher and an artist. He has lived most of his life in Nunavut, though he has also lived in the Western Arctic (Northwest Territories), Manitoba and Ontario.
Peter is an Inuit Canadian and served as the second Commissioner of Nunavut from April of 2000 to April of 2005. Mr. Irniq currently resides in Ottawa, Ontario.
Throughout his professional life, Mr. Irniq has focused on advancing Inuit culture and language. He is a respected spokesperson who has worked nationally and internationally to connect all people to Nunavut, its culture, art and history.
Irniq will share his passion and expertise with the citizens of Ames through the making of three stone landmarks called inuksuk.
An inuksuk (pl. inuksuit) is a stone monument constructed for the purpose of navigation by the Inuit people of northern Canada. Inuksuit designate good hunting or fishing areas, mark trails and serve as a point of reference for travelers. According to Peter Irniq, “inuksuit are essential to the survival of the Inuit people.”
His schedule includes:
September 21
Lecture at ISU: 7 pm, Sun Room, Memorial Union
September 24
Inuksuk-building workshop: 9 am - 12 noon
September 25
Octagon Art Festival: 1 pm - 4 pm
September 27
Lecture at Ames Public Library: 7pm
September 30
Reception and Dedication: 6 pm, location TBA
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