Name/Title
Painting the Town exhibit albums, materials and videosEntry/Object ID
2006.11Scope and Content
1. Black album of photographs of artworks loaned for display in the 1997 "Painting the Town" exhibit at the Saugatuck-Douglas History Center museum. Some artworks have subsequently been donated to the SDHC.
2. Bag of photos of artworks compiled as a pool of local art for selection in the "Painting the Town" exhibit. In most cases the artist is noted but the owner/location of the artwork is not. These are mostly artworks that did not appear in the final exhibit.
3. Folder of artwork loan paperwork, promotional items and other documents associated with the exhibit.
4. Linked to this entry is a 19-minute video recording of Ben Ebling and James Schmiechen recounting the creation of the "Painting the Town" exhibit and the people and organizations involved. The five minutes is Schmiechen (standing in for Judy Anthrop) leading a tour of Museum shop merchandise like a Big Pool reproductions sign, the Stan Wilson-designed landmarks afghan, Ted Reyda's stone mosaic balls, panoramic photos, posters from past exhibits. The final minute is a story about the Museum's new security system narrated by SDHS president Bob Johnson.Collection
Artists, Artworks, SDHC ExhibitsCataloged By
Winthers, SallyAcquisition
Accession
2006.11Source or Donor
SDHS Saugatuck-Douglas Historical Society 1986-2017Acquisition Method
Produced by StaffLexicon
Search Terms
Photography, 1997 Town ExhibitionRelationships
Related Person or Organization
Person or Organization
Ebling, Benjamin II 1933-2006, Schmiechen, James A., Anthrop, Judy (Bowman), Lane, Kit 1939-2024Exhibition
Painting the TownCreate Date
December 18, 2006Update Date
August 8, 2025
