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
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.
Friday, April 23, 2010
World-Renowned Artist To Visit Ames
A world-renowned artist who was commissioned for work at the Vancouver Winter Olympics this year is coming to Ames.
Peter Irniq will visit Ames from May 5-7. Irniq creates inuksuit, stone landmarks used by the Inuit, Inupiat, Kalaallit, Yupik, and other peoples of the Arctic region of North America. Inuksuit may have been used for navigation, as a point of reference, a marker for hunting grounds, or as a food cache.
Irniq, who is an Inuit cultural activist, will be exploring the possibility of constructing inuksuit in Ames. His visit will include a tour of the parks of the city.
Irniq explains inuksuit in the video featured above.
Monday, April 12, 2010
The Ames Art Experience
Art lovers will enjoy a discussion group that will meet at the Ames Public Library later this month.
The "Ames Art Experience" invites residence to view pieces of art then discuss them. On Thursday, April 22, the group will discuss the work of Bill Barrett at 7 pm at the Founder's Suite at the Ames Public Library, which is located at 515 Douglas Avenue.
Participants are encouraged to view his outdoor sculptures located at ISU’s Gerdin Building and in the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden as well as his expressive canvases and sculptural maquettes in the Christian Petersen Art Museum atISU’s Morrill Hall before the discussion.
The presentation is free and is sponsored by Ames C.art and the Ames Public Library.
The "Ames Art Experience" invites residence to view pieces of art then discuss them. On Thursday, April 22, the group will discuss the work of Bill Barrett at 7 pm at the Founder's Suite at the Ames Public Library, which is located at 515 Douglas Avenue.
Participants are encouraged to view his outdoor sculptures located at ISU’s Gerdin Building and in the Elizabeth and Byron Anderson Sculpture Garden as well as his expressive canvases and sculptural maquettes in the Christian Petersen Art Museum atISU’s Morrill Hall before the discussion.
The presentation is free and is sponsored by Ames C.art and the Ames Public Library.
Friday, April 9, 2010
Ames C.art Mural Program
At its April meeting, the Ames Public Art Commission voted unanimously to endorse the efforts of the group called "Ames C.art" in their effort to create the first community-created mural in Ames.A design team from Ames C.art will map out the mural's outline on the north wall of the T-Galaxy building in Campustown, and community volunteers will join in the actual painting.
Since the project will take place on private property, the Commission can't provide financial support, but encourages the public to volunteer for this exciting project. Complete details can be found here.
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