John's been a strong supporter of the African American Museum of Iowa here in Cedar Rapids. He built two benches for the Museum's main exhibition space several years ago. Unfortunately the Museum was badly damaged in last year's floods, and the benches largely ruined.
John built two new benches for the Museum's recent opening. I took a quick snap of the new work before he installed it – just a day before the opening. We were invited to the opening, and had a chance to tour the restored – and significantly enhanced exhibits. Sadly, the Museum's curator, Susan Kuecker, said her farewell at the party; she's joining her husband who moved to Pittsburgh for a great new gig. We'll miss Susan, but John's looking forward to collaborating with the new curator.
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