- Life Dates Born 1948, Ortonville, Minnesota
- Occupation Veterinary assistant/Bookkeeper
- Residence at Time of Award Milan, Minnesota
Nancy Schneck
Gold Medal In: Rosemaling, 1984
Ribbons
- 1981 White ribbon for a high chair
- 1981 White ribbon for a child’s chair
- 1982 White ribbon for a cradle
- 1983 Blue ribbon for a plate
- 1983 White ribbon for a bowl
- 1984 White ribbon for a plate
- 1984 White ribbon for a bowl
Artist Statement
I was working full-time in our family-owned Milan Veterinary Clinic as bookkeeper, office manager, and technical assistant to my husband, a veterinarian. Milan is a very Norwegian community and I saw the art form of rosemaling and really liked it. I had no art background, but rosemaling came quite easily for me. I painted in the office between patients and sold pieces at the veterinary clinic, which became quite a unique place! I received the Gold Medal in 1984 after having painted only five years. The Norwegian painter, Sigmund Aarseth, was always my main inspiration and I very much enjoy his pieces in my collection. I judged shows and taught classes for several years afterward, but have been away from serious painting for quite awhile. The possibility to get back to it is still out there.
2008