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
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Thursday, December 16, 2010
Tuesday, September 21, 2010
Check Out The PAC Booth At The Octagon Art Festival
Come see the members of the Ames Public Art Commission at our booth this Sunday at the 40th annual Octagon Center For The Arts festival.
In celebration of Peter Irniq's upcoming project in Ames, kids will get the chance to make their own inuksuk at our booth.
In celebration of Peter Irniq's upcoming project in Ames, kids will get the chance to make their own inuksuk at our booth.
Friday, September 17, 2010
City Council Approves Next "Art In The Park" Project
The Ames city council has approved a request by the Public Art Commission to proceed with the selection of Peter Irniq to be the next artist featured for the PAC's "Art In The Parks" program.
Irniq is an artist and cultural teacher as well as the former commissioner of Nunavut, Canada, a northern artic territory near Greenland. His passion and expertise about the Inuit culture is expressed through the making of stone landmarks called inuksuk.
An inuksuk is a stone monument constructed for the purpose of navigation by the Inuit people of northern Canada. Inuksuit would designate good hunting areas or fishing spots, they would mark trails, and they would serve as a point of reference for travelers. According to Irniq, they were essential for the survival of the Inuit people.
The Public Art Commission invited Irniq to Ames this past May and determined his artwork would be a great addition to the Ames public art collection.
The Parks and Recreation Commission has approved the installation of three inuksuit sculptures in three separate parks: Emma McCarthy Lee Park, Ada Hayden Heritage Park, and Brookside Park.
In addition to constructing three inuksuit, the artist has agreed to give a public lecture about his work and culture, and he will conduct a weekend public workshop to teach citizens how to make their own inuksuit.
Ames residents will remember the participation and excitement generated by the "Restless by Nature" installation at Ada Hayden by artist Patrick Dougherty, and the PAC hopes this next project will build upon that excitement.
Irniq is an artist and cultural teacher as well as the former commissioner of Nunavut, Canada, a northern artic territory near Greenland. His passion and expertise about the Inuit culture is expressed through the making of stone landmarks called inuksuk.
An inuksuk is a stone monument constructed for the purpose of navigation by the Inuit people of northern Canada. Inuksuit would designate good hunting areas or fishing spots, they would mark trails, and they would serve as a point of reference for travelers. According to Irniq, they were essential for the survival of the Inuit people.
The Public Art Commission invited Irniq to Ames this past May and determined his artwork would be a great addition to the Ames public art collection.
The Parks and Recreation Commission has approved the installation of three inuksuit sculptures in three separate parks: Emma McCarthy Lee Park, Ada Hayden Heritage Park, and Brookside Park.
In addition to constructing three inuksuit, the artist has agreed to give a public lecture about his work and culture, and he will conduct a weekend public workshop to teach citizens how to make their own inuksuit.
Ames residents will remember the participation and excitement generated by the "Restless by Nature" installation at Ada Hayden by artist Patrick Dougherty, and the PAC hopes this next project will build upon that excitement.
Wednesday, July 14, 2010
Peter Irniq To Bring Inuit Art To Ames
In an earlier post, we highlighted the life and work of Inuit artist Peter Irniq in advance of a visit to Ames.
The Ames Public Art Commission has voted to bring him back to Ames in the fall of 2011 in order to build Inuit art and share Inuit culture with the people of the city.
Peter's visit and subsequent work is tentatively set for late September/early October 2011, which would coincide with the annual Ames Octagon Arts Festival.
Saturday, July 10, 2010
Join Us At The Reiman Gardens Art Fair!
The Reiman Gardens Art Fair, an event celebrating "art in the garden and the garden in art" is set for Sunday, July 11 from 9 until 4 at the Gardens.
The Ames Public Art Commission will have a booth at the fair. We'll have information on how to order "Restless By Nature" prints--plus PAC members will be on hand to talk about the various Commmission projects that you read about on this blog.
Here's a list of artists at the event as well. Come see us!
The Ames Public Art Commission will have a booth at the fair. We'll have information on how to order "Restless By Nature" prints--plus PAC members will be on hand to talk about the various Commmission projects that you read about on this blog.
Here's a list of artists at the event as well. Come see us!
Friday, June 25, 2010
"Restless By Nature" Through The Seasons
If you haven't gotten a chance to enjoy "Restless By Nature" by Patrick Dougherty in Ada Hayden Park, please sure to put a visit on your calendar.
In fact, schedule several visits.
One of the wondrous features of this work of art is that it changes through the seasons.
Take a look at this series of photos, which captures the beauty of "Restless By Nature" through the years.
In fact, schedule several visits.
One of the wondrous features of this work of art is that it changes through the seasons.
Take a look at this series of photos, which captures the beauty of "Restless By Nature" through the years.
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