The PREHISTORIC MUSEUM, USU EASTERN ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN THE BLUE STAR MUSEUMS PROGRAM

PRESS RELEASE

May 21, 2015

Christine K. Trease, 435-613-5757: christine.trease@usu.edu

The PREHISTORIC MUSEUM, USU EASTERN

ANNOUNCES PARTICIPATION IN THE BLUE STAR MUSEUMS PROGRAM

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 Price, Utah: –The Prehistoric Museum announces the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2015. Leadership support has been provided by MetLife Foundation through Blue Star Families. The program also provides families an opportunity to enjoy the nation's cultural heritage and learn more about their new communities after a military move. The complete list of participating museums is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

The free admission program is available to any bearer of a Geneva Convention common access card (CAC), a DD Form 1173 ID card (dependent ID), or a DD Form 1173-1 ID card, which includes active duty U.S. military - Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines, Coast Guard, as well as members of the National Guard and Reserve, U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps, NOAA Commissioned Corps - and up to five family members. Some special or limited-time museum exhibits may not be included in this free admission program. For questions on particular exhibits or museums, please contact the museum directly. To find participating museums and plan your trip, visit arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Military need to present current ID card as described above for free admission to The Prehistoric Museum during regularly scheduled hours of operation. However, The Prehistoric Museum takes the Blue Star Museum program a step further and also honors retired military and their immediate family members as well. (must present current ID card)

We couldn’t be more proud to participate in such a wonderful and worth-while program. This is just one way we can give back to the courageous individuals that so valiantly and selflessly serve our country.

The Prehistoric Museum, located at 155 East Main Street, Price, Utah, is a multi-faceted venue that includes paleontology, archaeology, geology, and an art gallery. Museum hours of operation are Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.

 

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Prehistoric Museum,

Utah State University Eastern

155 East Main, Price, Utah 84501 USA

usueastern.edu/museum

The Prehistoric Museum, USU Eastern presents Geology of light by artist George Callison

PRESS RELEASE

May 21, 2015

Christine K. Trease, 435-613-5757: christine.trease@usu.edu

The Prehistoric Museum, USU Eastern PRESENTS

Geology of light by artist George Callison

 

THURSDAY, MAY 21, 2015 Price, Utah: –The Prehistoric Museum presents Geology of Light art show and sale by artist George Callison. The Museum’s next gallery exhibition, opening to the public on June 6, 2015, is a solo exhibition and sale of paintings from the Colorado Plateau -emphasizing geologically related subjects By George Callison, Grand Junction, CO.

 

George is native to Blue Rapids, Kansas where, from his hunting and gathering parents, he learned to appreciate land and life and to see nature deeply. Such interest in nature led him to a career in biological sciences specializing in comparative anatomy and vertebrate paleontology –both very dependent upon visual detection of patterns, field exploration, and discovery-- and to careers in nature park design, and the design of touring natural history exhibitions featuring robotically animated dinosaurs and other creatures.

 

In his oil and watercolor paintings he emphasizes the wildness of mountains, mesas, and canyons of the American West. Although he usually paints landscapes, animals or human figures are frequently integrated into them.  George studied drawing with Dr. Betty Edwards (author of "Drawing From the Right Side of the Brain" and his former faculty colleague at Cal State Long Beach) and aspires to the virtuosity of a painterly style such as that expressed by many painters including Maynard Dixon, Edgar Payne, and Clyde Aspevig.

 

The Prehistoric Museum, located at 155 East Main Street, Price, Utah, is a multi-faceted venue that includes paleontology, archaeology, geology, and an art gallery. This spectacular show is a must-see event. Located on the second floor of the museum, this exhibition can be experienced from June 6, 2015 through August 22, 2015 during regularly scheduled hours of operation, Monday through Saturday 9:00 am to 5:00 pm. (general admission rates apply)

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Prehistoric Museum,

Utah State University Eastern

155 East Main, Price, Utah 84501 USA

usueastern.edu/museum

Archaeology Month Lecture at The Prehistoric Museum



The Archaeology Month lecture at the museum was well-attended. The lecture title was, A Tale of Two Canyons: How Ancient Native American Sites Have Entered Into Activist and Extremist Ideologies and Why That’s a Really Bad Thing By Jody Patterson Ph.D.
Abstract:
Recapture Canyon, located just east of Blanding, Utah, houses hundreds of archaeological sites spanning several millennia of prehistoric and historic occupation.  Pueblos, granaries, small cliff dwellings, and rock art are close to several easily accessible routes into and within the canyon.  The spectacular cultural resources of the canyon have made it a popular attraction for locals’ and visitors’ recreational use for many years with very few problems. However, when unauthorized trail improvements were made and motorized access to the canyon closed indefinitely, Recapture Canyon became a symbol for various interest groups with land use ideologies at opposite ends of the political spectrum. In this presentation, we examine the implications of using cultural resources as leverage in the larger land management debate and compare how similar Section 106 processes resulted in very different outcomes for Recapture and Nine Mile canyons. 

 

The Prehistoric Museum thanks Dr. Patterson for being the featured speaker.

The Prehistoric Museum to Participate in the Blue Star Museums Program

The Prehistoric Museum announces the launch of Blue Star Museums, a collaboration among the National Endowment for the Arts, Blue Star Families, the Department of Defense, and more than 2,000 museums across America to offer free admission to the nation’s active duty military personnel including National Guard and Reserve and their families from Memorial Day through Labor Day 2015. The complete list of participating museums is available at arts.gov/bluestarmuseums.

Military need to present current ID card for free admission to The Prehistoric Museum during regularly scheduled hours of operation. However, The Prehistoric Museum takes the Blue Star Museum program a step further and also honors retired military and their immediate family members as well. (must present current ID card)

We couldn’t be more proud to participate in such a wonderful and worth-while program. This is just one way we can give back to the courageous individuals that so valiantly and selflessly serve our country.

The Prehistoric Museum, USU Eastern Archaeology Month Lecture

The Prehistoric Museum, USU Eastern lecture

Wednesday May 6, 2015 7:00 pm
he Prehistoric Museum, USU Eastern 155 East Main Street - Price, Utah 84501 usueastern.edu/museum
(435) 613-5060 or (800) 817-9949

The lecture is free and the public is invited to attend.

Lecture Title, A Tale of Two Canyons: How Ancient Native American Sites Have Entered Into Activist and Extremist Ideologies and Why That’s a Really Bad Thing By Jody Patterson Ph.D.

Abstract: Recapture Canyon, located just east of Blanding, Utah, houses hundreds of archaeological sites spanning several millennia of prehistoric and historic occupation. Pueblos, granaries, small cliff dwellings, and rock art are close to several easily accessible routes into and within the canyon. The spectacular cultural resources of the canyon have made it a popular attraction for locals’ and visitors’ recreational use for many years with very few problems. However, when unauthorized trail improvements were made and motorized access to the canyon closed indefinitely, Recapture Canyon became a symbol for various interest groups with land use ideologies at opposite ends of the political spectrum. In this presentation, we examine the implications of using cultural resources as leverage in the larger land management debate and compare how similar Section 106 processes resulted in very different outcomes for Recapture and Nine Mile canyons.

The lecture is free and the public is invited to attend.