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ONGOING EXHIBITS
CAMPUS EVENTS
Perspective 09’: Floral Art in Motion
April 23 - May 31, 2009; J. Wayne Stark Galleries;
This innovative exhibition, organized for its seventeenth consecutive year by the Stark Galleries in collaboration with Texas A&M Horticulture professor James L. Johnson, features artwork created by students of Johnson's floral design course. This year, students are creating floral-inspired kinetic artwork, a difficult medium of art which depends on motion and movement for its effect. According to Johnson, this year’s theme has pushed students to the limit, testing their artistic ability as much as their patience. “The very thought of creating ‘moving parts’ with dried flowers and leaves is pretty scary! Are we crazy?” he mused. “Can this stiff and curled up dry leaf be bent to a new purpose? Color! Color is considerably muted in natural dried material…Movement! Will the natural air currents be strong enough? Transportation! How can they get their mobile delivered from the Horticulture Building to the Stark Galleries? Will it break? What if it falls apart in the gallery? Obviously, the concepts of balance, proportion and suitability take on new meaning". The opening of the exhibition will be celebrated with a food and beverage reception on Thursday, April 23 at 6:30 pm at the Stark Galleries, where the students will present and describe their artwork. Everyone is welcome and encouraged to attend, and no reservations are required.
The J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries are located at the northeast corner of the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus. Gallery hours are Tues.-Fri. 9am-8pm; Sat. & Sun. 12-6pm. Admission is free. For more information about this exhibition and others at the Stark Galleries, please call (979) 845-6081 or visit http://stark.tamu.edu.
Children’s Workshop: Floral Art Mobiles with Professor Jim Johnson
May 24, 2009, 2 - 4pm; J. Wayne Stark Galleries;
This innovative workshop is being held in conjunction with our current exhibition, Perspective 09’: Floral Art in Motion, a show featuring floral inspired kinetic art created by Texas A&M students, which will serve as the inspiration for the children’s work. Led by internationally renowned floral art designer, Professor Jim Johnson of the Benz School of Floral Design, children will learn how to use vegetative materials to construct unique mobile artwork. The workshop is open to children ages 8 and up, class size is limited and reservations are required. For more information or to register for this exciting workshop, call 979.845.6081 or email Beverly Wagner at beverly@uart.tamu.edu.
The J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries are located at the northeast corner of the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus. Gallery hours are Tues.-Fri. 9am-8pm; Sat. & Sun. 12-6pm. Admission is free. For more information about this exhibition and others at the Stark Galleries, please call (979) 845-6081 or visit http://stark.tamu.edu.
Regional Juried Art Exhibition
March 27 - May 11; Forsyth Center Galleries;
Reception: March 27, 6:00pm; Forsyth Center Galleries;
Texas A&M is pleased to introduce the first “Regional Juried Art Exhibition,” which will be on display from Friday (March 27) through May 11. This exhibition features 41 selected works out of 141 entries from artists in Texas, New Mexico, Colorado, Kansas, Oklahoma, Missouri, Arkansas and Louisiana. These creative and inspiring works include paintings, sculpture, jewelry, mixed media and glass.. An opening reception and awards ceremony will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday.
The Forsyth Center Galleries are located in the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus. Gallery hours are Mon.-Fri. 9am-8pm; Sat. & Sun. 12-6pm. Admission is free. For more information about this exhibition and others at the Forsyth Center Galleries, call (979) 845-9251 or visit http://forsyth.tamu.edu.
ARchiTecture: College of Architecture Faculty Biennial 2009
March 26 - May 31; J. Wayne Stark Galleries;
Featured in the exhibition are faculty and staff members from the Architecture and Visualization Sciences departments, with one participant from Landscape Architecture and Urban Planning- Associate Professor Michael Murphy, who was recently named among the “Most Admired Educators of 2009” by the annual Design Futures Council publication America’s Best Architecture & Design Schools. Additional long time faculty showcased in the exhibition include Senior Lecturer Mary Ciani Saslow, Visualization Assistant Department Head William Jenks, and Associate Professor Robert J. Schiffhauer. Newer faculty members participating this year include Assistant Professor Joshua Bienko and Assistant Professor Weiling He. A full list of artists is available upon request. This exciting exhibition was developed to showcase the gifted faculty members housed in the university’s nationally renowned Architecture program. The 24 artists weren't limited by any particular theme or required medium, resulting in a sweeping survey of their unique interests and talents, as diverse as the group of participants themselves.
The J. Wayne Stark University Center Galleries are located at the northeast corner of the Memorial Student Center on the Texas A&M University campus. Gallery hours are Tues.-Fri. 9am-8pm; Sat. & Sun. 12-6pm. Admission is free. For more information about this exhibition and others at the Stark Galleries, please call (979) 845-6081 or visit http://stark.tamu.edu.
Viz-a-GoGo 16 To Showcase Student Digital Wizardry
Exhibition: May 4 - 9; Rudder Exhibit Hall;
Demonstration and Games: May 8, 4 - 6:30pm; Rudder Exhibit Hall;
Screening: May 8 & 9, 7:00pm; Rudder Theatre;
A legion of superheroes will battle the forces of chaos at this year’s Viz-a-GoGo, the 16th annual showcase of digital wizardry conjured by graduate students in the Visualization Science Program in the Texas A&M University Department of Visualization. The week-long show culminates with the always-popular screenings of time-based work at 7 p.m. Friday and Saturday, in Rudder Theatre. A comedic superheroes theme interweaves the Viz-a-GoGo Friday and Saturday night screenings featuring an assortment of student work tied together with interstitials, or short thematic segments, in which "Viz Force Five" superheroes battle the "Court of Chaos", led by the evil Baron von Bad. For more informatoin, visit vizagogo.tamu.edu.
Classical Guitar Lecture-Recital: Chris Harper
Tuesday, May 5, 5:30pm; Academic 208;
2009 Reflections of a Special Olympics Athlete
Reception: May 7, 2009, 5:30pm; Arts Council of Brazos Valley;
Exhibition: May 2 - 15, 2009; Arts Council of Brazos Valley;
The Arts Council is proud to present the 2009 Reflections of a Special Olympics Athelete. The athletes have created artwork reflecting their participation in Special Olympics. The Arts Council invites the entire community to enjoy this special exhibit.
The Arts Council of Brazos Valley is located at 2275 Dartmouth Street, College Station, TX. Gallery hours are Mon.-Thu. 9am-6pm; Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-2pm. For more information about this exhibition and others, call (979) 696-2787 or visit www.acbv.org.
The 48th Annual Lone Star Art Guild Convention 2009
Public Viewing: May 9, 2009, 2pm - 3:30pm; Art League of Brazos Valley;
Fine art sale and exhibit: watercolor, oils pastels, sculpture, pottery and more.
The Art League of Brazos Valley is located at 2275 Dartmouth Street, College Station, TX. Gallery hours are Mon.-Thu. 9am-6pm; Fri. 9am-5pm; Sat. 10am-2pm. For more information about this exhibition and others, call (979) 696-2787 or visit www.lonestarartguild.org.
CAMPUS EVENTS
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