Eastern Michigan University's 2009 winter art series can
be summed up in one word: diversity. From an exhibition
full of comics to a performance examining the feminist
view and a lecture looking at art appreciation, there is
something for everyone this year.
"We are all over the road map," said Larry Newhouse, gallery
program director. "The diversity will be very entertaining
and educational."
The Art Faculty Exhibition will be the first feature in
the winter art series. This annual event showcases the
artwork of both full and adjunct faculty members, and will
be on display from Jan. 5 through Feb. 12 at University
Gallery. A reception will be Wednesday, Jan. 7, 4-6 p.m.
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ARTISTIC COMMENT: David Borawski's
"Born
to Win" exhibit will be displayed in
Ford Gallery
Jan. 12 through Feb. 20. |
Ford Gallery will host David Borawski's "Born
to Win" from
Jan. 12 through Feb. 20. This exhibition, created especially
for Ford Gallery, incorporates sculpture, painting and
video in a stimulating gallery installation that comments
on presidential elections, corporate imperiousness, auto
racing and their emotional and financial effects on our
culture and society as a whole. An open reception will
take place Monday, Jan. 12, 4-6 p.m., with a gallery talk
by Borawski at 5 p.m.
Terry Barrett, an internationally renowned art educator,
will present his lecture, entitled "Appreciating
Life through Art," Tuesday, Jan. 27, 6:30 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium.
According to Barrett, honest dialogue about images can
further appreciation of the complexities of life, people,
oneself and ultimately contribute to world peace.
"Women's Ware/Women's Wear" brings together the work of
approximately 15 artists and goes beyond the literal to
a deeply metaphoric examination of women's thoughts, feelings
and ideas. This exhibition is set for Feb. 17 through March
26, University Gallery. A reception will take place Wednesday,
Feb. 18, 4-6 p.m., followed by a panel discussion from
6-7 p.m., Student Center.
Ford Gallery will host the annual Graduate
Student Art Show, March 2-20, with a reception scheduled Tuesday, March
3, 4-6 p.m. This exhibition showcases the work of the art
department's graduate students and coincides with the annual
Graduate Research Fair. All art is eligible for the Graduate
School's Artistic Excellence Awards.
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MONKEYING AROUND: The Guerilla Girls will
bring
their "Feminists are Funny" tour to campus
March
12 in Sponberg Theatre. |
The lack of opportunities for women and people of color
will be addressed in "Feminists are Funny: Guerilla
Girls on Tour," by combining the visual and performing arts.
This energetic show is set for Thursday, March 12, 7-8:30
p.m., Sponberg Theatre, with a reception Wednesday, March
11, 6-7:30 p.m., University Gallery.
The Art Department Honors Exhibition is scheduled March
23 through April 3, in Ford Gallery. This exhibition showcases
the work of honor students and scholarship recipients from
the art department. A reception is set for Tuesday, March
24, 4-7 p.m., where awards will be announced.
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3D ARTIST LECTURE: Keetra Dean Dixon,
an art
director, 2D and 3D designer, and experimental
choreographer, will give a lecture March 26, at
7 p.m. in the Halle Library Auditorium. |
Keetra Dean Dixon, an art director, 2D
and 3D designer, and experimental choreographer, will speak
Thursday, March 26, 7 p.m., in Halle Library Auditorium.
Dixon has worked with Nike, Coca-Cola, Sony and MTV as
an art director for the motion graphics studio, Brand New
School.
The Michigan Comics Show, an exhibition
composed of editorial cartoons, gag panels, comic strips
and comic book art by 50 contemporary creators, is scheduled
March 31 through June 5, University Gallery. A reception
is set for Tuesday, March 31, 5-7 p.m., with a panel discussion
to follow from 7-8:30 p.m., Student Center Ballroom B.
The work of graduating art majors will be on display at
the Second Annual Senior Exhibition, April
6-24, Ford Gallery. A reception is set for Monday, April
6, 4-6 p.m.
Children enrolled in EMU's Children's Institute
will display their artwork April 28 through May 2, Ford
Gallery. A silent auction will take place with all proceeds
benefiting the Family Scholarship Fund.
Graduate thesis exhibitions will be featured May through
August in Ford Gallery.
Ford Gallery and University Art Gallery hours are: Monday
and Thursday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Tuesday and Wednesday,
10 a.m. to 7 p.m.; and Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to
2 p.m.
For more information, visit www.emich.edu/fordgallery or
contact Larry Newhouse, 487-0465, or larry.newhouse@emich.edu
