Nick Engelbert's Grandview

Nick Engelbert's Grandview The grounds are open from dawn until dusk; the museum is open by appointment. Many of the statues have been restored or recreated.
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In 1937, after his children were grown, Nick Engelbert began to build an elaborate arched porch of concrete around the front entrance of his farmhouse, ultimately covering every inch of the outside surface of the house with concrete inlaid with shards of china, glass, beads, buttons, and sea shells. Over the next 15 years, Nick created more than 40 concrete sculptures in his yard, combining patrio

tic themes with imagery from history, fairy tales, mythology and his own imagination. At the age of 70, no longer able to make sculptures, he turned to painting, producing over 200 oils before his death in 1962. The Grandview site is now owned and operated by the Pecatonica Educational Charitable (PEC) Foundation, Inc. The house, now a museum, contains many Engelbert artifacts, family memorabilia, and copies of Nick's paintings.

Our neighbors went a-visiting. Way cool.
10/12/2024

Our neighbors went a-visiting. Way cool.

10/07/2024
10/06/2024

A large crowd of people hoping to collect a piece of Toronto history gathered outside the ;Leslieville dollhouse' Sunday, as the new owners of the beloved east-end home gave away the dolls, toys, knick-knacks, and teddy bears that covered the property.

Thanks to Hyperallergic for covering Grandview and to the WI Arts Board for posting this.
09/24/2024

Thanks to Hyperallergic for covering Grandview and to the WI Arts Board for posting this.

Countless displays of intense and idiosyncratic brilliance are nestled in the grassy hills of the Midwest state.

Lots of great photos here. Thanks for including Grandview and thanks to Larry Harris for sending this.
08/31/2024

Lots of great photos here. Thanks for including Grandview and thanks to Larry Harris for sending this.

WonderlandsSeptember 5, 2023 Greg Cook 0 For several years now, I’ve been making pilgrimages to visionary sites across the United States. Below are a selection of photos from those trips. I’ll add more as I go. If this is the kind of coverage of arts, cultures and activisms you appreciate, pleas...

08/30/2024

Sarah and Arlo guide our local library. They're great. Thanks for the Grandview poster on the wall on the right.

Our friends in Monroe County are having a great event this weekend.
08/22/2024

Our friends in Monroe County are having a great event this weekend.

Art Outdoors at the Wegner Grotto is coming up THIS SATURDAY, August 24th. Come and go from 10am-3pm. All skill and age levels are encouraged to attend.

This family-friendly event includes exploring one of Wisconsin’s fascinating art environments, the Wegner Grotto, and creating art in the out-doors. Three art activities will be available to visitors: clay sculpting, mosaic making, and painting with pastels.

This event is made possible through the support of the Wisconsin Arts Board and Ruth Arts Foundation. There is no fee for this event, but a $1.00 per person donation is greatly appreciated to defray remaining programming costs and help support the Wegner Grotto.

The Wegner Grotto County Park is located at 7788 Daylight Road, Sparta, Wisconsin. 15 minutes north of Sparta off Hwy 27, west on Hwy 71, south of Cataract. For more information call 608-269-8680.

Congrats Rep. Novak. Because legislative maps have changed, we are now in Rep Novak's district.
08/10/2024

Congrats Rep. Novak. Because legislative maps have changed, we are now in Rep Novak's district.

We were way glad to host Create Wisconsin and Representative Todd Novak today at Grandview for a lively discussion about...
08/09/2024

We were way glad to host Create Wisconsin and Representative Todd Novak today at Grandview for a lively discussion about the arts and rural economic development. And..... all this was made better by people from our colleague organizations who came. Thanks to all and congratulations to Rep. Novak for being recognized by Create Wisconsin as their Creative Community Champion.

08/01/2024

Super pleased to announce that during my visit to Mineral Point, WI for the Cradle of Haiku Festival, the rock garden will be on display at Republic of Letters Books!

I'll be there from 12pm to 2pm on that Friday to answer any questions, and I'll also have a giveaway of the haiku collection A New Resonance 12 for the first ten folks.☺️

Our friends in Minnesota.......
08/01/2024

Our friends in Minnesota.......

Tucked away northwest of Albert Lea, the Itasca Rock Garden since its creation has been a marvel for residents and visitors alike. In June, after work by conservators with the Wisconsin-based Kohler Foundation, as well as volunteer gardeners with the Freeborn County Historical Museum, Library and Vi...

07/24/2024

Job Description
Grandview Operations Assistant
Nick Engelbert’s Grandview
Pecatonica Educational Charitable Foundation, Inc.

We are looking for an Operations Assistant to organize and help with the daily operations of Grandview. This will be a part-time position, up to 20 hours per week, hours varying with seasonal activities. You will work under the direction of the PEC Foundation Board President and will help ensure that the PEC Foundation meets its goals of protecting and restoring the historic Grandview site, providing quality educational programming to the community, and ensuring a positive experience for everyone that visits Grandview.

Apply by submitting a resume’ and letter of application to:
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c/o President, PEC Foundation
7087 State Road 39
Hollandale, WI 53544

Applications are due no later than August 9, 2024

For more information, contact Marilyn Rolfsmeyer at 608-574-7169 or [email protected].

Thanks for the photos, Pecatonica School District.
07/20/2024

Thanks for the photos, Pecatonica School District.

This is a class at Grandview. Good job Julie and Marilyn.
07/20/2024

This is a class at Grandview. Good job Julie and Marilyn.

From our good buddies at Phillips Wisconsin. AND.....they have a bar!
06/16/2023

From our good buddies at Phillips Wisconsin. AND.....they have a bar!

06/14/2023

Free rent and live by a castle! What more could you want. We are seeking a Facilities and Preservation Manager.https://www.fchmmn.org/_files/ugd/10e075_c51cbae94e314284b6ea76c436cdb4d1.pdf
Send resume to FCHM, 1031 Bridge Ave, Albert Lea, MN 56007 or [email protected].

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7351 State Road 39
Hollandale, WI
53544

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+16085747169

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