Sculpture Guide: September
August 18, 2015
September
By Michael Coleman
Modeled 2000, cast 2001
Location: Front of the building
Wildlife and nature artist Michael Coleman conveys a bull moose during mating season, or the rut. He says, “A Bull Moose, what a beast! He can crash through the timber like a locomotive or sneak out the other side like a shadow. September in the Rut. One thing on his mind.”
Michael Coleman (b. 1946). September, modeled 2000. Cast 2001, cast 4 of edition of 9, Cast by Baer Bronze, Springville, Utah. Bronze, H 94 x W 68 inches. Gift of Naoma and Hal Tate. 7.01
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Nancy McClure
Nancy now does Grants & Foundations Relations for the Center of the West's Development Department, but was formerly the Content Producer for the Center's Public Relations Department, where her work included writing and updating website content, publicizing events, copy editing, working with images, and producing the e-newsletter Western Wire. Her current job is seeking and applying for funding from government grants and private foundations. In her spare time, Nancy enjoys photography, reading, flower gardening, and playing the flute.
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