Topic: Gregg Schlanger

Art professor showcases work in Memphis, Germany and Kentucky

By Austin Peay State University | April 2, 2008 |

For more than 18 months, Gregg Schlanger, professor of art at Austin Peay State University, has been at the helm of a community-based public art commission in Memphis.

Schlanger was chosen through a rigorous selection process because of his vision for creating brick column entrances to Rugby, a subdivision located in Frayser, a section of north Memphis.

The original brickyards of Memphis were in the Rugby area. “While the brickyards no longer exist, the clay soil is still perfect for brick making. I enjoy the concept of the work being made from the soil it sits upon,” Schlanger said.

Schlanger began this labor-intensive project with 80,000 pounds of Memphis clay. This clay will be made into two large, 4 square feet by 20 square feet tall, brick columns, and 10 smaller, 2 square feet by 20 square feet tall, brick columns. The two large columns will have raised letters, which will read “Rugby.” All columns will have relief images carved into them. These relief images will relate to the history of Rugby. «Read the rest of this article»

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District 5 Concession

By Gregg Schlanger | August 5, 2006 |

Dear Friends,

The votes are in… and while we held a lead after the votes had been counted on election day, (Schlanger 203 – Gibbs 194) my opponent took the lead with the count from early voting. (Early voting ran July 14 – 29, 2006, Schlanger 130 – Gibbs 298) The final tally is Schlanger 337 – Gibbs 504.

Congratulations to Robert Gibbs and congratulations to all the candidates who won.

A huge thank you to all who have contributed your valuable time and resources. I am truly grateful for all the effort and energy so many of you have given to this campaign. Thank you to all the volunteers who gave unselfishly. I have learned from all of you and your encouragement keeps me going. Thank you to all those who donated money to this campaign, your investment began and continues to fuel the need for change in our community. And especially, thank you to my family, my wife and daughters, for all the sacrifices you have made during the past three months and your unconditional love and support. It has been an honor to work with all of you. «Read the rest of this article»

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GOTV: Get out the vote!

By Gregg Schlanger | August 1, 2006 |

Dear Friends,

Only two days remain until Election Day. Now is the time to get out the vote. Please go to the polls to vote on Thursday and encourage anyone you know in District 5 to vote.

On Election Day I will be at the entrance to Fairgrounds Park from 6 AM right up until the polls close at 7 PM. I invite you to spend part of the day with me waving at folks as they arrive at the Jaycee Activity Center to vote. I will be the one standing next to a very large “ELECT GREGG A. SCHLANGER” sign. «Read the rest of this article»

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Walk the District II

By Gregg Schlanger | July 20, 2006 |

Last Saturday’s “Walk the District” was a huge success.  Thank you to all who participated. I really appreciate the overwhelming amount of support from all of you. Your encouragement keeps me going.
 
This Saturday, July 22nd, will be “Walk the District II”.  Please join me for another day of canvassing. We will meet at the Super Giant Dairy Freeze, 1042 S. Riverside Drive, at 10:30 AM, return there for a free lunch at 12:30 and continue canvassing until 3 PM.  If you miss us at 10:30, please come at 12:30 for the afternoon walk. «Read the rest of this article»

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Teachers demonstrate their support for district 5 county commissioner Candidate

By Gregg Schlanger | July 8, 2006 |

(Press release by Gregg Schlanger)

Dear friends,

As the campaign enters the last four weeks I will be going door to door throughout the district everyday. A calendar is now posted on the website and I am asking volunteers to “Walk the District” with me. We will canvass Mondays through Fridays 5 - 6 PM and Saturdays 11 AM - 3 PM. Please let me know what day you would like to help. I will be happy to add your name to the calendar. «Read the rest of this article»

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