A 1956 write-in candidate for the presidency and iconic symbol of Mad Magazine is the first feature in Eastern Michigan University's 2008 winter art series.
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MAD ART: "Alfred, We Hardly Knew
Thee," begins Jan. 8 in Ford Gallery.
The exhibit will highlight the evolution
of fictional character Alfred E. Neuman,
the mascot of "Mad" magazine.
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"Alfred, We Hardly Knew Thee," appearing in Ford Gallery Jan. 8 through Feb. 9, highlights the evolution of fictional character Alfred E. Neuman from late eighteenth-century English social commentaries to his reign as the mascot of America's longest-running humor magazine. A reception is scheduled Wednesday, Jan. 9, 4-7 p.m., with a gallery talk hosted by John Hett, editor and publisher of the Journal of Madness, at 5:30 p.m.
The madness continues Wednesday, Jan. 23, at Halle Library Auditorium, where Hett will speak on the history of Alfred E. Neuman and on works from his extensive collection from 7:30-8:30 p.m. Hett will be joined by Al Feldstein, editor of Mad Magazine for nearly 30 years, who will talk about his decision to showcase the character and Alfred's subsequent appearances in the magazine.
University Art Gallery will host a Faculty Art Exhibition Jan. 12 through Feb. 15, with a reception Monday, Jan. 14, from 4-6 p.m. This annual event features the artwork of both full and adjunct faculty members. Photography, painting, watercolor, printmaking, drawing, graphic design, sculpture, textiles, ceramics, metalsmithing and mixed media are all represented, highlighting the work of EMU's diverse and talented faculty.
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KNOCKNG DOWN WALLS:
Representatives from
ThreeWalls, a nonprofit
contemporary arts organization,
will discuss how they support
emerging artists. |
Jonathan Rhodes and Shannon Stratton will discuss their work with ThreeWalls, a nonprofit contemporary arts organization Thursday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m., in the Halle Library Auditorium. Founded in 2002, the Chicago-based program strives to provide direct support for emerging artists at pivotal points in their careers. Favorably reviewed in Artforum and Flash Art International, ThreeWalls seeks to offer public access to innovative exhibitions and public programs.
The first of what is expected to be an annual event, the Senior Bachelor's of Fine Arts Exhibition, will display the work of art majors graduating during the 2007-2008 academic year Feb. 11 to March 7, Ford Gallery. A reception is set for Monday, Feb. 11, 4-6 p.m.
Each season — from fall 2006 through summer 2007 — a dozen EMU alumni traveled to the EMU Jean Noble Parsons Center to capture seasonal changes in an undisturbed natural environment in Benzie County, Mich.
"The Four Seasons," on display at University Art Gallery Feb. 19 through March 20, features paintings, sculpture, ceramics and textiles demonstrating artistic responses to the land as it changed through the passing of time. A reception is scheduled Tuesday, Feb. 19, 4-6 p.m., University Art Gallery.
In conjunction with the annual Graduate Research Fair, the art department will feature the work of graduate students March 10-23, with a reception Monday, March 10, from 4-6 p.m. All art is eligible for the Artistic Excellence Awards, with award-winning works being purchased as part of the Graduate School's permanent collection.
Vesta Daniel, professor of art education at Ohio State University, presents "Community-Based Art Education as an Intricate Act: For the People, By the People," Tuesday, March 4, 6:30 p.m., Halle Library Auditorium. Daniel publishes widely on topics relating to multicultural, community-based and service learning art education.
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GREAT ART: Artists from states
surrounding the Great Lakes will show
their work at the Great Lakes Drawing
Biennial, scheduled March 25-April 25 in
the University Art Gallery. |
The Great Lakes are the subject of the "Great Lakes Drawing Biennial," set for March 25 through April 25, University Art Gallery. The exhibition is an expanded version of the Michigan Drawing Biennial, which was formerly hosted by Ford Gallery and sponsored by local businesses for more than 20 years. This year, the competition is open to artists from states surrounding the Great Lakes.
Detroit artist Charles McGee, whose works have been acquired by the Detroit Institute of Arts and other major museums, will jury the exhibition. A reception is set for Tuesday, March 25, 4-6 p.m.
"An Asian Journey: Collisions, Visions, Coexistence," celebrates Asian/Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This exhibit is scheduled March 31 through April 11 in Ford Gallery. Featuring pastel, acrylic and watercolor paintings by a diverse group of Asian artists, the exhibit runs concurrent with a panel discussion on "Reflections and Perspectives on the Asian/Pacific Islander Language, Culture and Identity." A date and time for the panel discussion and reception, which will include a sampling of international food showcasing a taste of Asia, is to be determined.
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CHALMERS COCKROACH:
Photographer Catherine
Chalmers, known for her
animal and insect images,
will speak April 8, 6 p.m.,
in the Halle Library Auditorium.
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Photographer Catherine Chalmers, best known for her images of insects and small animals in controlled studio environments, will speak Tuesday, April 8, 6 p.m., in Halle Library Auditorium. By taking her subjects out of their natural context, Chalmers allows us to examine particular aspects of their existence in strange, unnerving ways. Chalmers' major projects include "Food Chain," "American Cockroach" and "Safari."
Honors students and scholarship recipients from the art department are recognized for their talent and dedication at the Art Department Honors Exhibition, April 14 -25, in Ford Gallery. Awards will be announced at a reception Monday, April 14, 4-6 p.m., Ford Gallery.
Works by children enrolled in EMU's Children's Institute will be on display at the Children's Art Showcase, scheduled April 28 to March 2, in Ford Gallery. The brightly colored paintings and free-form sculptures by the hands of EMU tykes will be offered for auction, with proceeds benefiting the Family Scholarship Fund. A reception will be scheduled at a date to be determined.
A juried survey of American contemporary fiber art, "2008 Fibers," is set for May 6 through June 12 in University Art Gallery. The exhibition features a broad range of forms from textiles rooted in traditional processes and materials to sculpture, conceptual and installation art.
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.; Friday and Saturday, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
For more information, visit emich.edu/fordgallery or contact gallery program director Larry Newhouse, 487-0465, or larry.newhouse@emich.edu
