Hawkeye Expressionism for Charity

Marc Morehouse - Cedar Rapids Gazette - April 28, 2010

I first became aware of Jeff McNutt's "Hawkeye Expressionism" last fall, when the 41-year-old Iowa City native introduced his Hayden Fry portrait at FryFest.

This summer, there are two chances to get in the bidding for some Hawkeye Expressionism.

The above painting is McNutt's "On Iowa March & Memories," a 28" x 42" oil & Kinnick Stadium brick on canvas.

This painting will be available for bid at the Table 2 Table Annual Dinner tomorrow night at the University Athletic Club in Iowa City.

"Table 2 Table", an Iowa City group dedicated to keep wholesome, edible food from going to waste by collecting it from donors and distributing to those in need through agencies that serve the hungry, homeless, and at-risk populations. Their website is http://www.table2table.org/.

Mary Ferentz, wife of Iowa football coach Kirk, will be the keynote speaker.

In June, The University of Iowa Children's Hospital Golf Open (formerly Nate Kaeding's tournament) will have an auction for the McNutt portrait of Hayden Fry made specifically for FryFest. The Fry portrait is signed by Hayden and McNutt.