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Dennis O'Donnell

“Junque” Farm Sculptures
Frederic, WI

Dennis O’DonnellFarmer Dennis O’Donnell does what all farmers do; he uses old worn-out materials in new and useful ways. Dennis has a special skill and artistic talent to take farm “junque” and transform it into whimsical art objects. In his program, Dennis demonstrates how he changes a piece of old metal into an artful sculpture.

Program Formats

A general presentation

An introductory workshop

A performance

Best for Ages

Middle school
Grades 6-8, ages 11-13

High school
Grades 9-12, ages 14-18

Adults, ages 18 and up

Costs

Artist fee:

$200

Expenses:

mileage

Availability:
Willing to travel up to 50 miles in winter and any distance in other seasons.

Past Venues:

  • Midwest Folklife Festival, Folklore Village, Dodgeville
  • “Show of Hands,” Brickyard Pottery, Barronett
  • University of Wisconsin-Barron County, Rick Lake, 1998
  • Wisconsin Folklife Festival, Madison, 1998
  • Smithsonian Folklife Festival, Washington D.C., 1998

Contact:
Dennis O’Donnell
3056 140th Street
Frederic, WI 54837
715/327-4954 (phone)
715/327-4656 (fax)

Best to contact by fax.

last updated: 02/10/2009   

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