I did not take classes from Ted Purves but his impact on my life was huge. Among those being convincing my wife to go to graduate school at CCA. He and I would usually talk more about music than visual art when we would see one another. I knew Ted more towards the later part of his time with us but every moment he was present, I mean, really present. He still is in so many ways.

So I made a piece for What We Want is… fundraiser. It’s a tribute to him. From the punk rocker in Illinois to the visionary educator in SF. Join us February 22, 2020 for an auction and one time event to raise funds to create an endowed scholarship in Ted’s name. The Ted Purves scholarship is an investment in community. It will help keep the visionary spirit of social practice alive and support a deserving student in the graduate program.

More info at: https://www.whatwewantis.com

Check out his music as well: https://breeders-illinoiszenpunks.bandcamp.com