In previous posts we had highlighted Francis Quirk's efforts to expand the visual arts at Lehigh University. He expanded the Art Galleries, added programs, cultivated alumni donors, sponsored groundbreaking exhibitions and developed relationships with commercial galleries.
But we were surprised to see this blurb about his work with the Smithsonian Institution in the Clemson University student newspaper. Lehigh was the first University in the country to take part in the new art loan program. This is another example of Quirk's proactive nature and his tireless effort to enhance the University's offerings.
Interestingly, we could not find other references to the program in our searches of Lehigh University's Brown and White archives. This may indicate that the announced program did not come to fruition or that it was of a low-key nature.
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| Article in the Clemson University Tiger highlighting loan relationship between Smithsonian and Lehigh University |
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