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Art auction takes online approach

Karen Nulf

Following in the steps of such popular Internet auction sites as eBay, Ohio University’s School of Art is presenting an online auction of artwork Feb. 2 to raise money for the Karen S. Nulf Endowment Fund.

Named for Professor Emerita of Art Karen Nulf, the $15,000 endowment will provide about $1,000 a year to a senior graphic design student who excels in typography.

“It occurred to us that it was only logical that she be honored with this timeless gift, an endowment in her name,” says Associate Professor of Graphic Design Don Adleta, who is coordinating the auction. “Karen has a sensitivity to students in their senior year because it becomes hard to finance projects once a student reaches that point in their education.”

Nulf, a School of Art faculty member for nearly 32 years, says she wants to keep her hand in teaching.

“While design technology has changed drastically during the time I have been teaching, the basic tenants of cogent form and content still hold fast,” she says. “And the thrill of being part of the students’ growth and learning is fresh every year.”

Former students and School of Art faculty and friends already have raised $11,500, and they hope the online auction will bring in the remaining $3,500. Items in the auction will include work by Nulf and other School of Art faculty. Alumni interested in donating items or making contributions should e-mail Adleta at adleta@ohio.edu.

— Erin Santee