Steve Hauk

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Steve Hauk
BornStephen L. Hauk
Occupation
  • Journalist
  • Playwright
  • Gallery Owner
Genres
Notable worksSteinbeck: The Untold Stories [1]
SpouseNancy Hauk (deceased)
ChildrenAmy Hauk, Anne Hauk

Steve Hauk is an American journalist, writer, playwright, and gallery owner, known for his diverse contributions to the arts and literature. Hauk is particularly noted for his exploration of early California art and his literary endeavors that often intersect with the world of fine arts.

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Journalism and Writing

Hauk began his career in journalism, covering notable figures such as Muhammad Ali, Paul Newman, [2] Dame Judith Anderson, and Pope John Paul II's visit to the Monterey Peninsula in 1987. [3] As a writer, he has authored several plays and books and documentary films focusing on historical figures, writers, and artists.

Contributions to Art and Literature

Hauk co-curated the National Steinbeck Center’s inaugural art exhibition, This Side of Eden – Images of Steinbeck’s California. [4] He has written on John Steinbeck for the Steinbeck Review and SteinbeckNow. [5] [6] [7] [8] [6] . His book Steinbeck: The Untold Stories [9] [1] is a collection of 16 short stories that blend fiction and reality, drawing inspiration from John Steinbeck's life and writings. [10] Hauk wrote two documentary films: Time Captured in Paintings – the Monterey Legacy, [11] [12] [13] and The Roots of California Photography – the Monterey Legacy. [14] [15] He also wrote essays and catalogue entries on artists Warren Chang [16] , Judith Deim [17] , Portuguese American artist [18] , Millard Sheets, and others.

Playwriting

His play The Floating Hat [19] explores the unique and dynamic relationship between Charlie Chaplin and the deaf-mute artist Granville Redmond. The play delves into their friendship, contrasting temperaments, and artistic collaboration. Fortune's Way, or Notes on Art for Catholics (and Others) examines the life of prominent California artist E. Charlton Fortune. [20] [21] [22] In a 2021 article for the Monterey Herald reviewer discusses Eden Armed: A Play in Four Scenes written by Hauk. The play examines the challenges faced by John Steinbeck after he voiced the struggles of field workers. [23] A Mild Concussion (The Forgotten Computer Genius with co-author Stewart Cheifet) looks at the final days of a computer genius whose work was appropriated by a major figure in the computer world, leading to the tragic death of the true creator. [24]

Hauk Fine Arts

Together with Nancy, Hauk founded Hauk Fine Arts in Pacific Grove, California. The gallery specializes in early and contemporary California and the Monterey Peninsula art. [25] [26] [27] In 2016, the Pacific Grove Public Library, a Carnegie library, named an exhibit space the Nancy and Steve Hauk Gallery. [28]

Personal life

Steve Hauk married Nancy Burtch Hauk (1944-2016) of St. Louis, Missouri. [29] She was deeply involved in the arts and education, contributing significantly to their shared passion for art and literature. The couple had two children, Amy and Anne Hauk.

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References

  1. 1 2 "Author Event Feat. Steve Hauk "Steinbeck - The Untold Stories"". YouTube.
  2. ↑
  3. ↑ Hauk, Steve (September 17, 1987). "Coverage of Pope John Paul II's Visit to the Monterey Peninsula". Monterey Herald.
  4. ↑ Leach, Patricia; Hauk, Steve; Wilson, Rob (1998). This Side of Eden: Images of Steinbeck's California. Salinas, California: National Steinbeck Center.
  5. ↑ "Professor Toro: Gun permit new chapter in story of Steinbeck". Monterey County Herald. February 23, 2008.
  6. 1 2 Hauk, Steve; Ray, William (Fall 2017). "A 2001 Letter from Thom Steinbeck to Stephen L. Hauk". The Steinbeck Review. 14 (2): 201–206.
  7. ↑ Hauk, Steve (2008). "Steinbeck Armed: (A Colt Revolver) With the Truth". Steinbeck Review. 5 (Spring 2008): 91.
  8. ↑ Hauk, Steve (2009). "Steinbeck and the Motorcycle Cop". The Steinbeck Review. 6: 111.
  9. ↑ Hauk, Steve (2017). Steinbeck: The Untold Stories. Santa Clara, California: Steinbeck Now.
  10. ↑ Mayberry, Carly (June 6, 2017). "Pacific Grove playwright and gallery owner pens fictional account of Steinbeck". Monterey Herald.
  11. ↑
  12. ↑ Steve Rosen, Terri Debono, Steve Hauk, Jack Lemmon (1991). Time Captured in Paintings: The Monterey Legacy (VHS). Monterey, California: Monterey Museum of Art.
  13. ↑ Steve Hauk, John Bassett McCleary, Historic Monterey (2004). Art and Artists of Monterey. Monterey, California: John McCleary.
  14. ↑
  15. ↑ Steve Hauk, Steve Rosen, Terri DeBono, Monterey Museum of Art, University of California Extension (Santa Cruz). Art and Design Department (2002). The Roots of California Photography: The Monterey Legacy. Monterey, California: Monterey Museum of Art.
  16. ↑ Chang, Warren; Valenti, Thomas; Ginsburg, Max; Hauk, Steve (2012). Warren Chang: Narrative Paintings. Santa Cruz, California: Flesk Publications.
  17. ↑ "3rd Annual History Slam 2022 - Judith Deim: From Steinbeck to Pátzcuaro". YouTube.
  18. ↑ Karlstrom, Paul J.; Linhares, Philip E.; Hauk, Steve (2008). Ashes to Life: A Portuguese American Story in Art. Capitola, California: H. Concept.
  19. ↑ Steve Hauk. "The Floating Hat". Traditional Fine Arts Organization.
  20. ↑
  21. ↑ Dayton, Lily (September 23, 2010). "Staged reading examines life of impressionist E. Charlton Fortune". Monterey Herald.
  22. ↑
  23. ↑ Taylor, Dennis L. (April 2, 2021). "Pacific Grove author delves into John Steinbeck's persecution". Monterey Herald.
  24. ↑ Hauk, Steve (2014-01-03). "A Mild Concussion: A Play in Two Acts". SteinbeckNow. Retrieved 2024-02-06.
  25. ↑ Hernandez, Fred (September 18, 2010). "Hauk Gallery: Telling Stories of Old California". Monterey Herald.
  26. ↑ Taylor, Dennis L. (April 14, 2015). "'Loving Watercolors': Paintings before a life interrupted". Monterey Herald.
  27. ↑ Artnet Galleries Team (November 8, 2017). "artnet Asks: Author and Gallery Owner Steve Hauk on Fiction and Legacy". Artnet.
  28. ↑ Ryce, Walter (June 30, 2016). "New art gallery boosts culture at Pacific Grove Public Library". Monterey County Weekly.
  29. ↑ Administrative Team (August 1, 2016). "Nancy Hauk, Popular Pacific Grove Visual Artist, Mourned". Steinbeck Now.
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