Askov American. [volume] (Askov, Pine County, Minn.) 1914-current, 1914-12-31

Minneapoiis.--0nJ January 9Th, Min
neapolis win formally open its mag.
nifcent new Institute OF Arts with o.
public exhibition OF art treasures, riv-I
aling In extent and yalne any similar
display ever presented in the West.
Among the notable loan collections,
wrich will be included In the initial
exhibition, Will be select number of
the treasures OF the late =. r. Morgan
and practically the entire collection of
James j. Hill. Patrons OF art from ali
parts of the country, artists, art critics
and directors OF other art museums
will be among the visitors during the
week of the opening, and II III expect
ed that large number es visitors win
come from Minnesota and the states
near by.
Marks Steps Of Progress.
The opening OF the Minneapolis In.
stitute OF Arts viii mark a distinct
step OF progress not only for Mime
apoIis, but for the entire Northwest.
In its building as well as In providing
the arrangements of the objects Of art,
which will grace the structure, Mime
apelis has had the advantage of study
OF all the institutions that have pre-
ceded 1t. The museum has been erect.
ed at cost of about $50, 900. II con.
sists OF three stories and sub base
ment. II Ii of white Hardwick gran.
lite, classical in design and eminently
successful In its beauty of proportions
and dignified simplicity. While its In.
terror is rich and attractive, 1t is char
acterized with restraint in the use OF
ornaments in order that the works OF
art themselves and not the settings
shall first attract attention.
Offers Ten-Aere Plot.
Few public art museums have en-
joyed a more promising start than that
of the Minneapolis Institute of Arts.
Although the Minneapolis Society OF
Fine Arts at the time of its incorpora-
ton In 1888 announced that 1T was its
purpose eventually to establish
permanent museum OF fine arts. 1t was
not until 1911. that the beautiful insti-
tute of today became a definite prob
ect. On January 10. 1911, announce
ment was made that Mr.. Clinton Nor
rfson stood really to offer as gift a
ten-aere plot OF ground on Gath Street
between Stevens and Third Avenues
South. Immediately following this
announcement q letter was read from
william III. Dunwoody, agreeing to
contribute si0o,0ee toward building
fund, provided 100000 could be
raised. At meeting of business men
the sum Of $4,000 was pledged in
one hour besides the gift OF the build
ing site. which In valued at approx.
mateIy $3.50, 900. Within q few days
the entire project had been financed,
and in the fall of 1911 selected group
of architects was invited TO compete
for the plans. The complete plan calls
for q building which viii involve an
expenditure Of about 5000, 900, en-
bracing not only accommodations for
the museum and art school, but also a
large auditorium for the use OF the
Minneapolis symphony Orchestra.
For present needs only the central OF
main part Of the building has beea
erected, at a cost CT about $4,000.
Has Notable Collection. 4
The Minneapolis Institute OF Arts
will house notable collection OF
paintings and sculpture. but 1t win not
confne itself merely to these major
arts. including also notable examples
Of the decorative art The Minneapo-
lis Society OF Fine Arts Is anxious TO