Arneson's Egghead Sculptures On The Map With Dedication

What: Like most college campuses, UC Davis has an abundance of "eggheads" -- the slang name for intellectuals. But now, with the completion of several new pieces of public art by the late Robert Arneson, the campus has even more: Arneson's Eggheads, a series of five sculptures, which will be dedicated in a public ceremony. Arneson, who taught in the campus's art department for nearly 30 years, is widely credited with elevating ceramic sculpture as a serious art form and inspiring the funk art movement. When interviewed in 1991, he said he chose the egghead theme after riding his bicycle around the campus to "get a sense of the place, what the campus is about." His series includes oversized eggheads working, playing, resting and conversing. The ceremony coincides with the launch of a fund-raising campaign to create the Robert Arneson Chair in Ceramic Sculpture. When: 2 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 23 Where: North side of Mrak Hall UC Davis Visuals: See the attached map. There will also be tram and walking tours. Directions: From Sacramento, take Interstate 80 to the UC Davis exit. Turn right onto Old Davis Road. Turn right at the stop sign. At stoplight, turn left onto Mrak Hall Drive. Parking: Park near Mrak Hall, either in parking lot or in front of building. Place a business card on the dashboard, unless vehicle is already marked.