Corn, Water, Time and Space
Barbara Curtis McDonnell
Exhibit Run: October 19 – December 15
Exhibit Opening Reception: October 19, 4:30 – 6:00 PM
Artist Talk: October 19, 5:30 PM
In this exhibit, featuring oil-on-canvas paintings as well as several color photographs, McDonnell explores various aspects of the Midwest landscape. In the past, McDonnell’s artwork has reflected the connection between oceans and prairies and vast fields of corn. “What interests me now is a voyage into the center of a corn field, bushwhacking and discovering visual connections between shapes,” reflected McDonnell on the inspiration for her newest work.
Barb McDonnell has traveled extensively with long stints in fascinating locations, but always she returns home to the Midwest. McDonnell earned two undergraduate degrees in Painting and Art Education from the University of New Mexico. Since the 1970s, her work has been featured in exhibitions around the country and is currently represented at The Cinema Gallery in downtown Urbana. McDonnell’s hobbies include singing and gardening.
Save the Date! On Saturday, November 4, from 8 to 10 a.m., The McKinley Foundation is hosting a pancake breakfast fundraiser to support the non-alcoholic events we for students on campus.
The McKinley Foundation is thrilled to bring the story of Julius Rosenwald to the Champaign-Urbana community! Rosenwald is the incredible story of Julius Rosenwald, who never finished high school, but rose to become the President of Sears. Influenced by the writings of the educator Booker T. Washington, this Jewish philanthropist joined forces with African American communities during the Jim Crow South to build over 5,300 schools during the early part of the 20th century.
The McKinley Foundation, McKinley Church, and Presby Hall students have combined forces to put faith into the action of caring for our planet and one another. We have a newly formed Faith-in-Place Green Team (