Join us in celebrating the Life's Work of Jerry Rudquist! A retrospective exhibit was held at the Macalester Gallery in February, 2003. The Opening Reception was packed with alumni, family and area artists. Having taught painting at Macalester College in St. Paul, MN. since 1958, Professor Rudquist died, November 11, 2001. His works can be found in many museums and college collections across the country, including the Weisman Museum and The Minneapolis Institute of Arts. A selection of his paintings and lithographs were on display December, 2001 at the Williamsburg Art and Historical Center in Brooklyn, NY. Contributions to the Jerry Rudquist Memorial Fund will help sponsor visiting artists at Macalester College. Contact theArt Department, 651 696- 6279, or the Development Office, 651 696- 6068.
Jerry is shown on the left with Sun Disc the 1995 painting commissioned for the lobby of the Whitney Fine Arts Building permanently on view at Minneapolis Community College.