18 10 428 https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/525caa6e9cd86033ada878da0ada1319.JPG d184aa7814fafaf2b62a8a0a8048d23e Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Relief Print, Woodcut Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 14 x 24 inches (without frame) | 21 x 31 inches (with frame) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Milkweed No.2 Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1111.62.36 Subject The topic of the resource The art object is a woodcut print of three Milkweed plants. Description An account of the resource The art object is a woodcut print of three Milkweed plants. Each of the milkweed plants each have multiple pods growing from the stem. They are depcited in soft colors of buttery yellow, sage green, and white. The milkweed plants contrast against a golden background. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Beck, Charles Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Collection Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Lorentzsen - Business Office Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the Art Office Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: The woodcut in a wooden frame with glass Condition Report: Good (2019) Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Value: $100.00 Provenance: Insurance: #beck.charles #print #woodcut https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/833cac529dcef0b6b92a4e1b1d8b81f9.JPG 26202e734a1b9eca4f595faa596e3dcf Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Monotype Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 18.25 x 24.25 inches (without frame) | 25.5 x 31.5 inches (with frame) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minnesota Entity #2 Subject The topic of the resource The art object is a monotype print of the face of an abstracted figure. Description An account of the resource The art object is a monotype print of the face of an abstracted figure. The background is dark gray, with the figure outlined in black. There is an indication of the figure's body with reference to the form of the neck and shoulders. The eyes are the most noticeable and piercing feature, as they pop out from the red mass of color that covers the lower half of the figure's face. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Scholder, Fritz Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: This piece was featured in the Fritz Scholder festival in the fall of 2017. CHECK PIECES IN A YEAR FOR POSSIBILITY OF MOLD!! (4/15/19) Condition Report: Good Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Collection Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Value: $6,000.00 Provenance: Insurance: Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the Art Office Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1111.310.49 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant |3|0.0000000|0.0000000|osm In Storage ||||osm Shelf: G https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/83742bac54f32358ee1c6897ed73daae.JPG 43365d99ec7f1876ac1c2c09b76c8eb6 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 24 x 36.75 inches (without frame) | 36.75 x 22.5 inches (with frame) Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Mixed Media Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Minnesota Monster Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1111.311.49 Subject The topic of the resource The art object is an abstract print. Description An account of the resource The art object is an abstract print. In the middle of the composition, there is a black mass of color with traces of blue and green intertwined. Surrond the mass of color, are traces of black that freely show the artist's interaction of creating the piece. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Scholder, Fritz Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Collection Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant |3|0.0000000|0.0000000|osm In Storage ||||osm Shelf: E Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the Art Office Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: CHECK PIECES IN A YEAR FOR POSSIBILITY OF MOLD!! (4/15/19) Condition Report: Fair (2019) Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Value: $7,500.00 Provenance: Insurance: #mixed.media #print #scholder.fritz https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/2a5dc99b0a97462320d1fdb95e5ef4ee.jpg 696055d7dbe2504b83d1220a18590ab2 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on Canvas Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 48 x 37 (image) 56 x 45 inches (frame) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mockery (Christ Before Pilate) Subject The topic of the resource The oil painting depicts Jesus wearing a crown of thorns and standing among a group of people mocking him. Description An account of the resource The oil painting depicts Jesus wearing a crown of thorns and standing among a group of people mocking him. Looking into the rowdy crowd, Jesus is despondent in his placement near the center of the composition, The figues in the composition are dressed in colorful robes. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Running, Cyrus Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: This is in a 2 piece wood frame. Cyrus Running (1913-1976) was born in Veblen, South Dakota. Cyrus Running began teaching art at Concordia in 1940 where, for a number of years, he was the only faculty member in the department. Running had obtained a Bachelor of Arts in history and biology from St. Olaf College, studied at the Yale School of Fine Arts, and earned his Master of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. Before arriving at Concordia, he taught high school music and history in Wisconsin and at the University of Omaha. In addition to developing Concordia’s Art Department, carrying a full teaching load, and serving as the department chair, Running also directed area choirs and painted houses and signs. Running showed skillful devotion to any task put before him. He designed the Concordia Christmas Concert backgrounds for thirty years and his murals can be seen in various buildings on campus. In addition to being a highly talented artist, Running also possessed great musical ability and humor, which he combined in a parody titled “I Hate Music” that was performed for civic, college and church groups. In 1974, the campus art gallery was renamed the “Cyrus M. Running Art Gallery.” Condition Report: Good (2019) There are a few nicks along the frame though they are not dire. Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Collection Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Value: $4,000.00 Provenance: Insurance: Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the Art Office Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1111.280.10 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm In Storage ||||osm Shelf D #oil.on.canvas #painting #running.cyrus https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/a8c31164e22ece5bd37477d69add475a.jpeg f224c15ccf3325561ff75485b373f494 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data welded steel Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 7 1/4 x 37 3/4 x 19 3/4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Monkey Subject The topic of the resource Welded steel Description An account of the resource This is a monkey made of small steel rods that have been welded together to create a form. The monkey stands on a metal plate that is attached to a wood base and is dark grey in color. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Holen, Norman Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: Condition Report: Good : April, 2025 Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Department Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource January, 2025 Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Norman and Ilene Holen value: $2900 Provenance: Insurance: Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the art office. Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2025.2.22 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Shelf DD https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/9c41cf9d30867f0bd761e1eb6498bf19.png 37fb3a764707d52e81d102d6343c8b44 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 22 x 32 inches (image) 29.5 x 40.5 inches (frame) Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Reduction Woodcut Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Moon over Monday Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Johnson, Eric Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2023.12.11 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Heimarck Center: outside office 151 Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia Collage Art Collection Subject The topic of the resource This is a reduction woodcut of a stylized cityscape. Description An account of the resource This is a reduction woodcut of a stylized cityscape. The image depicts tall buildings at night. The buildings are distorted and wavy. Lights are on in the windows. The buildings are made of green, purple, black, and blue ink. The backrgound of this image is a variety of greens and yellows that appear in a psychedellic pattern. Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: This was purchased with Concordia funds when the Heimarck Center opened in 2023 Value: $1075 Provenance: Insurance: Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes Condition Report: 2023 excellent, Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource October 2023 https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/2a35049029c29da33077f8c2d349ab50.jpg 2230d06e1c26b0bbab34af3dd818041d Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on Panel Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 16x24 Inches Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mother and Child Subject The topic of the resource This is an oil painting depicting a mother and a child sitting amongst a landscape. Description An account of the resource This is an oil painting depicting a mother and a child sitting amongst a landscape. The landscape is ambiguous and comprised of shades of blue, green, brown, and gold. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Tong, Edmund Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: This is in a wood frame. Condition Report: Good (2019) Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Collection Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Value: $20.00 Provenance: Insurance: Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the Art Office Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1111.406.10 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant |3|0.0000000|0.0000000|osm In Storage ||||osm Shelf A https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/fc0353900070f08b1a1dc582db91c9b3.jpg 3e1741498c22007a710c9b229d7d79be Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Watercolor Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 22 x 30 inches (image) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Mr. Chapman's House Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 2018.9.12 Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm In Storage ||||osm Flat file Subject The topic of the resource The art object a watercolor painting depicting a series of house and backyards. Description An account of the resource The image depicts a couple of old white houses bathed in summer sun. There are strong shadows cast throughout the composition. The house in the background has a ladder alongside one wall and one on the roof. There are plants and shrubs in both corners of the foreground. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Ornberg, Kay Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: The image is loosely held in matting with pieces of linen tape. Condition Report: Good Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: The piece would need to be matted and properly framed in order to be displayed on campus. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Collection Date A point or period of time associated with an event in the lifecycle of the resource May 27, 2018 (accessioned) Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Kay Ornberg, she was a student at Concordia College. Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the Art Office https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/301bfb6822493392dd17f372cce919c1.JPG 9eafc1f4ebd6e6f09168e74f0650b4a4 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on Canvas Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 24x48 inches (image) | 30.5x54.5 inches (frame) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Munich Building Patterns Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1111.210.10 Subject The topic of the resource This image depicts a cityscape. Description An account of the resource This image depicts of city scape that is separated into three distinct layers of buildings. The first layer of buildings, in the foreground of the image, shows a tall building on the far left that consists of a light gray roof, dark grey body with an orange portion at the bottom with the number 4 and an arrow above it. The three other buildings in this layer are light gray, dark drey and a light gray building on the far right with an orange window. The middle layer of buildings includes (from left to right) a small gray roof with a multicolored winidow, a green roof with a small black window, and orange roof with a light tan wall, a small portion of a black building, a light tan building, and lastly a brown building with a blue and orange window sitting on top of a gray support. The last layer of buildings consists of roofs. Two tall spires are visible as is a tall, gray, cylindrical building. A pointed roof stands out in the middle of the final layer of buildings. The background is painted a bright orange. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Running, Cyrus M. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To order a high resolution digital file of this image, inquire about permission, or for information on prices, contact Heidi Goldberg at Goldberg@cord.edu or 218-299-4624. Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: This is in a two piece wood frame. Cyrus Running (1913-1976) was born in Veblen, South Dakota. Cyrus Running began teaching art at Concordia in 1940 where, for a number of years, he was the only faculty member in the department. Running had obtained a Bachelor of Arts in history and biology from St. Olaf College, studied at the Yale School of Fine Arts, and earned his Master of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. Before arriving at Concordia, he taught high school music and history in Wisconsin and at the University of Omaha. In addition to developing Concordia’s Art Department, carrying a full teaching load, and serving as the department chair, Running also directed area choirs and painted houses and signs. Running showed skillful devotion to any task put before him. He designed the Concordia Christmas Concert backgrounds for thirty years and his murals can be seen in various buildings on campus. In addition to being a highly talented artist, Running also possessed great musical ability and humor, which he combined in a parody titled “I Hate Music” that was performed for civic, college and church groups. In 1974, the campus art gallery was renamed the “Cyrus M. Running Art Gallery.” Condition Report: Good (2018) Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Carl B. Ylvisaker Library; south wall of mezzanine Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Value: $500.00 Provenance: Insurance: #oil.on.canvas #running.cyrus https://ccartcollection.concordiacollegearchives.org/files/original/728dc4a365c16db3e91e3f92131770a0.JPG 04515b28b17c2eda1113775154cb6aa8 Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Concordia College Art Collection Description An account of the resource Mission Statement: The Concordia College Art Collection is an educational and cultural component of the College. It includes significant and valuable works that reflect a variety of artistic creativity and in part the College’s Norwegian heritage and location in the Upper Midwest. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource The Concordia College Art Committee Still Image A static visual representation. Examples include paintings, drawings, graphic designs, plans and maps. Recommended best practice is to assign the type Text to images of textual materials. Original Format The type of object, such as painting, sculpture, paper, photo, and additional data Oil on Linen Physical Dimensions The actual physical size of the original image 16 inches x 30 inches (without frame) | 31.25 x 17.25 inches (with frame) Dublin Core The Dublin Core metadata element set is common to all Omeka records, including items, files, and collections. For more information see, http://dublincore.org/documents/dces/. Title A name given to the resource Near Glyndon, Winter Identifier An unambiguous reference to the resource within a given context 1111.429.10 Subject The topic of the resource The art object is an oil painting depicting a snowy landscape with bare trees and town in the distance. Description An account of the resource The art object is an oil painting depicting a snowy landscape with bare trees and town in the distance. In the background, is a pale green sky with indications of clouds that hints to the overcast likeness of winter, with clusters of bare trees that oppose against the starness of the sky. To the right of the compostion, in the background there is a small town composed of a collection of buildings in hues of orange, gold, and gray. To the left of the compostion, in pregression towards the forground, are additional buildings in hues of cream and yellow, on sloping drifts of snow. In the foreground, is a single large, bare tree. Creator An entity primarily responsible for making the resource Running, Cyrus M. Publisher An entity responsible for making the resource available Concordia College Art Collection Rights Information about rights held in and over the resource To inquire about permissions or for use, contact Chris Mortenson at cmortens@cord.edu or the Art Office Coverage The spatial or temporal topic of the resource, the spatial applicability of the resource, or the jurisdiction under which the resource is relevant ||||osm Advancement - Near Room 108 Source A related resource from which the described resource is derived Notes: Cyrus Running (1913-1976) was born in Veblen, South Dakota. Cyrus Running began teaching art at Concordia in 1940 where, for a number of years, he was the only faculty member in the department. Running had obtained a Bachelor of Arts in history and biology from St. Olaf College, studied at the Yale School of Fine Arts, and earned his Master of Arts degree from the University of Iowa. Before arriving at Concordia, he taught high school music and history in Wisconsin and at the University of Omaha. In addition to developing Concordia’s Art Department, carrying a full teaching load, and serving as the department chair, Running also directed area choirs and painted houses and signs. Running showed skillful devotion to any task put before him. He designed the Concordia Christmas Concert backgrounds for thirty years and his murals can be seen in various buildings on campus. In addition to being a highly talented artist, Running also possessed great musical ability and humor, which he combined in a parody titled “I Hate Music” that was performed for civic, college and church groups. In 1974, the campus art gallery was renamed the “Cyrus M. Running Art Gallery.” Condition Report: Good (2019) Condition History: Maintenance: Installation Needs: Contributor An entity responsible for making contributions to the resource Donor: Value: $2,750.00 Provenance: Insurance: #oil #painting #running.cyrus