Jack Maccoleman

2012
Full name: 
Mr. Jack Maccoleman

Brave Men and Women

Artist: 
Jack Maccoleman
Disease: 
Tarui Disease (Phosphofructokinase Deficiency)
Medium: 
Acrylic

Why Does It Take So Long To Go from Mouse to Man?

John Porter from the National Institutes of Health likes to start talks by noting, “It’s a great time to be a mouse with a neuromuscular disease.” Exciting research results are regularly reported, where a treatment appears to cure one neuromuscular disease or another in a mouse — yet there are few treatments available today for people with any of these diseases, and only a few treatments in human clinical trials. Why does it take so long?

Tranquility

Jack was an award-winning artist whose paintings reflected his love of animals and the outdoors.  His works were featured for several years in the MDA Holiday Wishes card collection.  This artwork was painted specifically for the 2001 collection.

Things That I Remember

Jack specialized in paintings of outdoor scenes.   He won numerous awards for his artwork and had two one-man shows at the Rotunda in Dearborn, MI.  This painting was part of an exhibit sponsored by the Arts League of Michigan which toured venues on the east coast for two years.

Red Wolf

Because of his love of the outdoors, Jack specialized in paintings of wildlife.  He won numerous awards for his artwork and had two one-man shows at the Rotunda in Dearborn, MI.

Holiday Sleigh Ride

Jack was an award-winning artist whose paintings reflected his love of animals and the outdoors.  His works were featured for several years in the MDA Holiday Wishes card collection.  This artwork was painted specifically for the 2003 collection.

Christmas Memories

Jack was an award-winning artist whose paintings reflected his love of animals and the outdoors.  His works were featured for several years in the MDA Holiday Wishes card collection.  This artwork was painted specifically for the 1999 collection.

Country Christmas

Jack was an award-winning artist whose paintings reflected his love of animals and the outdoors.  His works were featured for several years in the MDA Holiday Wishes card collection.  This artwork was painted specifically for the 2000 collection.

Cougar at Rest

Because of his love of the outdoors, Jack specialized in paintings of wildlife.  He won numerous awards for his artwork and had two one-man shows at the Rotunda in Dearborn, MI.

Brave Men and Women

Jack was an award-winning artist who donated eight paintings to the Art Collection, four of which were featured in the MDA Holiday Wishes card collection.  This artwork was painted to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the partnership between fire fighters and MDA, working together to benefit children and adults affected by neuromuscular diseases.

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