Hancock – Unveiling of Sculptures at the Quincy Dry House Ruins

Keweenaw National Historical Park, the Keweenaw NHP Advisory Commission, and Isle Royale and Keweenaw Parks Association scheduled the unveiling of four sculptures on the landscape at the Quincy Dry House Ruins along US-41, Thursday, September 26, from 10:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.; all members of the public are invited to attend.

Art has been a part of the history of the National Parks since the 1870s when Hudson River School painters captured majestic Western landscapes.  Keweenaw NHP and its partners set out to commission an art piece that captures the workers and families who were once sprawled densely throughout the Copper Country, showing the everyday lives of those who are gone, but not forgotten. Artist Kasey Koski has captured those themes through the metal of her sculptures.

Koski is an interdisciplinary artist, curator and educator living in Wenatchee, Washington. From 2015 to 2023, she served as exhibits curator for the Wenatchee Valley Museum & Cultural Center and is currently serving as curator for the Chelan County Museum. Her ties to the Keweenaw run deep. She attended Finlandia University and is descended from mining immigrants to the Keweenaw.

Koski and Keweenaw NHP will hold numerous events throughout September for all to attend. On Saturday, September 21 and 28 from noon – 2:00 p.m. at the Calumet Visitor Center, Koski will host a hands-on workshop where participants of ages can create silhouettes of their own. Join her on Wednesday, September 25 at 6:00 p.m. at the Calumet Visitor Center for her presentation on her inspiration and process for creating the sculptures.

To learn more about the program visit: https://go.nps.gov/KeweArtist2024

To find Kasey’s portfolio, blog, and more visit https://www.kaseykoskiart.com/