15% of the proceeds from Lu Haskew painting sales
 at Columbine Gallery or through our online store
are donated to the
​Lu Haskew Endowment for the Arts 

Your donations to Legacy for Lu infuses art classrooms with additional resources. The fund was established in 2010
to provide art supplies and opportunities to students
in Thompson School District. where Lu taught.
Created by Denny Haskew in honor of his mother Lu,
​a wonderful teacher, friend and talented artist.

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​Thompson Education Foundation Lu Haskew Endowment for the Arts

"Life is good to me. Being able to go to my studio five days weekly and paint for several hours, living in a supportive community, having family and friends who encourage me–all have contributed to helping me become an artist. 

Being fortunate to study with some of the artists I admire has kept me painting from the garden, people and my favorite things. With the support of galleries, teaching and doing demos, how could I do anything else? 

My goal is to try to be the best I can be by always being a student, looking for new ideas and stretching my horizons.” 
                        -Lu Haskew  February 7, 1921 – November 24, 2009

Carrie Martin Principal Deanna Terry, Denny Haskew and teacher Dayna Campbell pose in front of the donated painting at the school entrance.

Paintings by Lu Haskew have been donated by her son, Denny, to be installed throughout the Thompson School District. The paintings were sponsored by community members and organizations. The Carrie Martin painting above was sponsored by Columbine Gallery.

Denny Haskew with MVHS Assistant Principal Cindy Wiley

Winona Principal Larry Shores with Denny

Denny with Ivy Stockton Principal Rhonda Richer

Cash donations can be made at Columbine Gallery throughout the year, just look for the jar.

15% of the proceeds from Lu Haskew's paintings are donated to the Legacy for Lu Fund in the Thompson Education Foundation for K thru 12 art supplies.

Sponsored Paintings in Thompson Schools
Sponsorships of beautiful Lu Haskew paintings helped raise additional funds for the endowment. They are displayed at each school entry in the district for all students to enjoy.

Carpenter John Valenta and Denny Haskew hang a painting at BHS.

Mary Blair Principal Traci Gile stands with students Zach and Payton Rechkemmer in front of the donated painting "In for the Night" by Lu Haskew

Legacy for Lu was established in 2010 to provide art supplies and opportunities to students in Thompson School District. Initiated by local artist Denny Haskew in honor of his mother Lu Haskew, a wonderful teacher and talented artist, Legacy for Lu infuses art classrooms with additional resources. Events with silent auctions and cash donations provide the additional funds for K thru 12 art projects and supplies. 

Legacy for Lu event at Studio Vino November, 2011

"Create-A-Tini" held May, 2012 at Columbine Gallery, honored the late Lu Haskew by raising funds for arts education and continues to be our November event.

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