Durfy's Theatre Restorations Exhibited | Minneapolis College of Art and Design

Durfy's Theatre Restorations Exhibited

July 11, 2025
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A flyer for Ashley Voortman and John Durfy's Gallery Show
Ashley Voortman and John Durfy ’70.

The Austin Artworks Center opened a new gallery featuring the spooky sculptures of Ashley Coortman, and Paramount Theatre wallpaper restorations by John Durfy ’70. Durfy spent over 800 hours during the late 90s uncovering and recreating the original 1929 designs underneath the newer layers of paint.

He would carefully uncover the, create samples on paper, certify colors, and repaint the lobby and theatre detailing. Durfy and his wife Lois will be doing an artists' talk on August 20 from 5:00—7:00 p.m.

Gallery Show
Austin Artworks Center (Austin, MN)
June 13–August 20, 2025

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