Painter Ellen Diederich gives back to art students
In honor of Ellen and Paul Diederich’s generous philanthropy and enduring support of MSUM’s School of Art, the university dedicated the Diederich Art Gallery in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts this October. It marks the first time space in the Roland Dille Center for the Arts bears a name, and it’s a lasting testament to their commitment to fostering artistic talent and high-quality art education.
As a financially struggling 1980s college student, Ellen first sold her art at a weekend flea market for $3 each. She now sells her “Neo-Impressionist” paintings of the Midwest to art galleries and societies around the world for thousands. And she loves helping other artists find their way.
“I think new artists get scared, and that fear is what ruins people. They protect what they have, worrying about something being good enough instead of just enjoying it. Sometimes they just need a little boost.”
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