From exquisite pieces of handwriting to murals that take up entire rooms, the public will have a lot to look at in the Shafer Gallery from 1-3 p.m. Sunday, June 3 as the Shafer Gallery hosts a reception for their exhibit “History Writ Large: The Murals of Pat Potucek featuring selections from the International Association of Master Penmen, Engrossers and Teachers of Handwriting (IAMPETH) Calligraphy Collection.”The reception will feature music, refreshments and a gallery talk by master penmen and world-class expert on penmanship Michael Sull, and a background and historical talk about Potucek’s murals by Gallery Director David Barnes. Sull is a published author on the topic of artistic handwriting and penmanship and considers his calligraphy endeavors his “life’s work.” He has also created the calligraphy on the Oscar nomination cards for several years and worked as an artist for Hallmark Cards.
Shafer Gallery features Ronald Reagan's calligrapher and wall-sized Midwest-themed murals