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The program works in cooperation with the Eastern Illinois University Art department and the Tarble Arts Center where this piece is located. (Cari Wafford/The Daily Eastern News)

Doudna's sculptures come alive

By: Brad York/Opinions Editor

Posted: 7/9/09

The wonder that is art doesn't have to be understood to be beautiful, and the sculptures on campus certainly are beautiful.

A year ago, the College of Arts and Humanities and the graduate school came together to develop the Eastern Illinois University Summer Sculpture Residency program.

This program was brought about to offer students enrolled or just graduated in any graduate level art programs with a focus in sculpture.

The students are given $1,500 to cover the cost of any materials and supplies needed and living expenses.

The university also provides the resources for installation of the sculptures.

Once the sculptures are installed, they are on display for two years. After the two years, they are either removed at the sculptor's expense or transferred to Eastern's possession where it could be moved, stored, or de-accessioned in accordance to university policy.

The sculptors that have been awarded these spots in the past have been Matthew Searle, Carey Netherton, Lucas Greco, and Luke Achterberg.

The recent winners are Erik Peterson, Michael Collins, Clint Shaw, and Matt Moyer.

Their sculptures can be seen in between Doudna Fine Arts Center and Buzzard Hall.

A full list of rules and elgibility can be viewed at http://www.eiu.edu/~sculpture/. For further information on the standing sculptures, or the program itself, please contact Jeff Boshart. He can be reached at jgboshart@eiu.edu or (217)581-2624.

Brad York can be reached at 581-7943 or at bayork@eiu.edu.