Press Release

“What I did after I left Silver City”

Sculptures, Prints and Drawings by John Battenberg

Western New Mexico University

Frances McCray Art Gallery

505-538-6517

mccray@wnmu.edu

The community is invited to attend “What I did after I left Silver City” an exhibit showing the sculpture, prints and drawings of John Battenberg at the WNMU McCray Gallery on March 10 through April 13, 2006 (Closed during Spring recess: March 20-24). The opening reception will be from 4:30 pm to 6:30 on Friday, March 10. The gallery is open weekdays 12:00 pm to 4:00 pm. Admission is free.

Mr. Battenberg will also give an artist lecture in the WNMU Besse Forward Auditorium in the Global Resources Center immediately following the reception on Friday, March 10 at 6:30 pm. This lecture is part of an Artist Lecture Series sponsored by the Mimbres Region Arts Council and WNMU Expressive Arts Department.

John Battenberg was born in Wisconsin in 1931. He received MFA’s from Michigan State University and California School of Arts and Crafts. John has resided professionally as an artist in both Italy and England for five years. He was a Professor of Sculpture at San Jose University and holds the title of Professor Emeritus. He left his professorship to pursue his sculpture full time. He has completed many large Public and Private Commissions in the United States and Europe. His work can be found in museums, galleries, and universities throughout the world.