Gary Olsen's Grand Excursion Print Unveiling
Renowned Dubuque artist Gary Olsen unveils his latest painting at a lavish reception portside at the Diamond Jo Casino. The original oil painting and subsequent prints were created as both a fundraiser for the Dubuque Rotary Club's Gateway Welcome Signage project (also designed by Olsen) as well as an awareness raiser for the upcoming unprecedented community celebration event, the Grand Excursion. A longtime friend and collaborator of Dubuque365.com and it's creators, we're thrilled to tip our hats to Gary's talent, initiative and community spirit. This is the first new major artwork to feature the new Dubuque cityscape and all of the America's River additions. The painting also features all of the historic paddle wheelers that will be visiting Dubuque as part of the Grand Excursion in June. Seeing that the prints were numbered from a run of only one thousand, you will want to get your copy quickly before they are all gone. Considering the subject matter, the cause, and the quality, this promises to be the fastest selling Olsen work of all time. Congratulations Gary, from all of us at 365, on another great piece and another lasting contribution to the Dubuque community. Click here to get more info on Gary's amazing print and where you can get your own copy. Click here to get more information on the Grand Excursion in Dubuque. -Photos by Bryce Parks