Thank G_d for Mississippi
11/03/10 15:34 Filed in: Benedum Gallery
“Thank G_d for Mississippi”
is featured in the Benedum Gallery April 4-30, 2010
Opening Public Reception is 4:30 PM, Sunday April 4.
Paul Becker’s musical performance is at 3:00 PM, Sunday April 4.
A father and daughter artistic duo are taking MAC, Sunday April, 4. Paul Becker and Nina Becker will provide music and photography for a joint musical showcase and exhibit at the MAC. The showcase will begin at 3:00 pm on April 4, 2010, with the exhibit opening at 4:30 pm after Paul’s eclectic musical performance.
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Nani by Cassie Byers
11/03/10 15:29 Filed in: Davis Gallery
Davis Gallery proudly features:
Nani by Cassie Byers,
on exhibit April 2-30, 2010.
Opening reception 7:00-9:00 PM, Friday, April 2, 2010
More Information to follow. We are working on a full press release.
Read More...2010: A Fiber Odyssey
24/02/10 16:01 Filed in: Benedum Gallery
The Benedum Gallery features
2010: A Fiber Odyssey
A journey through time and techniques in the exploration of fiber arts
Featuring the artisans and crafts people of the Morgantown Fiber Guild
Opening Public Reception is Saturday, March 6, 1-3PM
On exhibit March 5-27, 2010
Blaxploitation, Defining and Era 1971-1979
04/02/10 01:28 Filed in: Benedum Gallery
Blaxploitation
Defining an Era of Cinema
Films from 1971-1979
Loved, hated, celebrated and eventually killed, the era of Blaxplotation is surveyed in the Benedum Gallery throughout February. MAC examines the some of the major actors and actresses, producers, and films that stirred the emotions of our nation from 1971-1979. Over 60 movies posters have been reproduced and a timeline of films cover the Benedum Gallery. Today the argument still flair over Blaxploitation's positive and negative influences on popular culture, however the influence is clear and the works stand as a testament to an era of change and growth for our nation.
Unlike MAC’s usual gallery fair this exhibit is as much historical as it is artistic. Spanning the largest wall of the gallery is a 30 foot long timeline with poster images and descriptions of 98 films released between 1971-1979. Mixed with the film descriptions are facts, trivia and controversies. This exhibit does not glamorize nor does it criticize the genre. Blaxploitation has a varied history that continues to influence many aspects of American culture, which should not be denied or forgotten. All month MAC will also be showing free films in the gallery and old movie trailers will be on constant rotation. Also, MAC Curator, John Javins has created a gallery playlist of over a hundred songs featured in Blaxploitation films with obscure and rare tracks not often played.
Public Reception: Friday Feb. 5, 7-9PM
Available Feb. 5-27
Read More...Yesterday and Today
13/01/10 12:50 Filed in: Benedum Gallery
Yesterday and Today
Religious symbols of the Old Testament Few artists in our region have been producing as much and as long as Salvatore "Sam" Madia. He received his MFA in Painting in 1950 from WVU and hasn't missed a beat since. MAC already has a hefty collection of his non-secular works which can be seen regularly in rotation on the second floor. However the current body on exhibit are Old Testament symbols taken from stained glass windows in our region. Former Morgantown resident and art teacher Salvatore “Sam” Madia is on exhibit in the Benedum Gallery of Monongalia Arts Center through January 30. The opening public reception will be held on Sunday, January 17, 1 – 3 pm with Madia on hand to discuss his art. Read More...