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THANK YOU for ALL of your support
Nancy Hultquist Lyle
The Art Legacy League would like to thank ALL of the people who have contributed to our non-profit organization this past year. Donations of real or in-kind funding, along with time and talents help us carry on the teachings and brilliance of Father Catich’s work into this next year.
We give a sincere and humble Thank You for:
- Our beautiful facility at One River Place on the banks of the mighty Mississippi River in Davenport.
- Our expert printer and board member who provides excellent giclee reproductions of Father Catich’s artwork.
- The Co-directors and staff of Roman Holiday, 2024 Calligraphy & Lettering Arts Conference.
- The anonymous donor of an authentic Trajan Inscription rubbing by Father Catich.
- The St. Ambrose University President.
- The St. Ambrose University Archivist.
- The many students taking group and private lessons along with your private in-kind
donations throughout the year at the Art Legacy League.
A very special donation is hereby acknowledged from our first out of state ALL member:
"On behalf of Rafe and Lisa Hinricksen, along with the family of Nancy (Hultquist) Lyle, we wish to offer a donation to the Art Legacy League in our mother's memory.
Originally from Kewanee, Illinois and later, Rawlins, Wyoming then Tucson, Arizona, Nancy was a lifelong learner and artist. Her creative energy spilled over into EVERY area of her life from time spent in the kitchen, creating memorable surprises for co-workers that often-involved poems and limericks, painting, gardening and embellishing iron works made by husband Gary.
She leaves behind a legacy of creative, artistic children and grandchildren, a home filled with her inspirational work and memories made for many years.
And so, we now encourage all of you to become lifelong learners and leave a legacy of
creativity and love."
ALL is currently a small but mighty non-profit organization and with your help we can continue to
grow in members and exhibit Father Catich’s artwork along with teaching art in the same style and
manner as he taught. We, at the Art Legacy League, applaud you and hold you very close to
our hearts. We couldn’t do this without you! Please continue your loving support and tell others
about our mission to keep the CATICH LEGACY alive.
Thank you and may 2024 bring us ALL closer together in friendship and ART!
The Board of Directors of the Art Legacy League has determined that our interests lie in the list of goals shown below. The first and last of these are critical. The first because the preservation and survival of Catich artifacts in good condition is essential to their use; the last is critical because without sufficient funding the remaining goals could not be achieved.
Preserve in accordance with the standards of professional art conservators the artworks of the late Reverend Edward M. Catich within the structure of a gallery truly dedicated to his work.
Sponsor or conduct educational and training activities in calligraphy and related graphic arts skills with special emphasis on Father Catich’s precepts and teachings. Establish and maintain documentation and records of Catich artworks. Make Catich artwork accessible to the public. Initiate and oversee the reproduction and distribution of his drawings, watercolors, and calligraphic works on paper and in stone. Develop and oversee the publication and distribution of materials appropriate to the organization’s education and training mission.
Develop and nurture through educational, training and promotional means a broad nation-wide constituency of individuals, business firms, foundations, museums and other institutions directly concerned with or otherwise interested in the graphic arts, their future development and future supply of well-skilled practitioners. Secure the financial support of members of this constituency.