Vol. 21 Number 1 SPRING 2001
The Center forWestern Studies Newsletter
In spite of a weekend of weather more fitting for polar bears than art shows, the 21st annual Artists of the Plains Art
Show and Sale was a success. Our premier showing on Friday evening, February 23, had about half the number of people
that usually attend. Our Saturday and Sunday crowds were comparable to other years.
The Radisson Encore Hotel
hosted the show and sale for the
sixth year and again proved to be a
great place to attract the public.
We want to thank the Radisson for
sponsoring our Premier showing
Reception on Friday evening.
Friday evening again provided
the public with an opportunity to
vote for their choice of “Best of
Show” for a painting and a three-dimensional
piece. The art com-mittee
chair, Frank Gibbs, again
emceed the short program. Augus-tana
College President Bruce
Halverson brought a welcome
from the college and he and Roger
C u r r i e r, General Manager of
Results Radio, helped to make the
award presentations. Our Best of
Show ribbons and $50 cash prizes
were awarded to woodcarver
Arnold Bortnem, Sioux Falls, for
his black walnut carving Spirit
Queen Noor of Jordan to Visit on May 9th
The Center for Western Studies is pleased to host Her Majesty, Queen
Noor of Jordan, as the seventh speaker for the Boe Forum on Public Affairs.
She will address globalization and its effects on women and children. Her
appearance is scheduled for 7:00 PM on May 9 at the Elmen Center on the
Augustana College campus.
Queen Noor’s presentation is free and open to the public through a gift
to the Center from former Governor Nils Boe and his sisters Borghild Boe
and Lois Boe Hyslop. Tickets are required for the event. Tickets may be
secured in person or by phone on either April 11 or April 12 from 11:30 AM
to 6:00 PM at the Center for Western Studies located in the lower level of
Mikkelsen Library on the Augustana campus. Tickets are limited to two per
couple. The Center is pleased to host this important community event.
Weather “Ices” Annual Art Show and Sale
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Queen Noor is pictured aiding a refugee
The 21st annual Artists of the Plains Art Show and Sale “People’s Choice” winners.
From the left: Roger Currier, Results Radio, Dean Schueler, CWS, Frank Gibbs,
Emcee, Arnold Bortnem for three-dimensional piece, Spirit Helper, Mark Anderson
for a paining, Hunter’s Moon, and Bruce Halverson, President of Augustana College.