Senior Showcase Prospectus 2010
Senior Showcase Prospectus 2010
Sponsored by
The Community Living Initiatives Corporation (CLIC)
Exhibition Dates – July 9–31, 2010
Public Awards Reception -- Friday, July 9, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Eligibility – All Entries must be original, completed within the past two years, created by an artist 50 years or older. All paintings, drawings and photographs must be suitably framed, tagged, and wired for hanging. Drawings, watercolors and photographs must be under glass or plexiglass. Sculptures, ceramics and textiles must be prepared for display. All submitted work will be shown; no rejections unless work is improperly prepared for exhibiting (see exhibiting guidelines at www.monartscenter.com) or deemed inappropriate by the MAC Board of Directors. Two entries per person permitted. Work must be labeled on back to include: Artist’s name, telephone number, title, medium, and selling price, if for sale, or NFS.
Submission of Entries – Benedum Gallery, Monongalia Arts Center, 107 High Street, Morgantown, WV, Tuesday, July 6, 2010,
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WVU Community Arts Program Show
Keeping the community in community arts, MAC is happy to host a show of the works of students in WVU's Community Arts Program. This exhibit is on display through June 26 in our Benedum Gallery. The public reception is Friday, June 4, 6-8:00 P.M. Read More...
Blaxploitation Examined in the Benendum 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.
Public Reception: Friday Feb. 5, 7-9PM
Available Feb. 5-27
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Yesterday and Today by Sam Madia
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...
Gallery of Gift 2009 in Benedum
December 4 – 22, 2009 ~ Morgantown, WV
Monongalia Arts Center (MAC) will hold its annual Gallery of Gifts from Friday, December 4, through Tuesday, December 22. This event is designed to encourage the purchase of original art for personal enjoyment or gift giving while supporting local and regional artists and our local arts and culture center, MAC. A Holiday Reception will be held on Friday, December 4, from 5 – 8 pm. Light refreshments will be served. During the reception Bill Duff, Jr. will be available to greet the public and sign copies of his first book, Now I Did It!, This autobiography with existential musings is structured around the author’s vivid descriptions of his many life-threatening adventures. This book also talks about his walk with God, his beliefs, his changes in beliefs, his life as a semi-rebellious clown, and the people met along the way. It is a story about making choices in life. It also dispels the rumor that being a rebel is a negative thing; it could be, but in most cases it can lead to enlightenment.
Also during the reception Cathy Richards will present her fine sterling silver jewelry that is handcrafted in 10 different countries from around the world. Only the finest .925 sterling silver and handpicked natural materials and semi-precious gemstones are used to create each unique piece. Each pieces comes with a lifetime warranty. This fine jewelry is sure to make a great holiday gift while also supporting the MAC.
When shopping at MAC members receive a 10% discount when they present their membership card. Gallery of Gifts is accessible to individuals with mobility impairments. MAC hours: Monday – Friday, 11 am – 7 pm; Saturday 11 am – 4 pm.
Further information is available at www.monartscenter.com or by calling MAC at
304-292-3325.
Bare Form 2009 Prospectus
Bare Form Opens this Friday, November 6, 5:30-8:30PM.
The beauty of the body has inspired artists from the dawn of history yet remains an inextricable part of the human experience. Our intimate familiarity with the human body bears the challenge to the artist….. transforming that which is known into an expression of emotion.
Eligibility:
All artists within 200 miles of Morgantown are eligible for the Bare Form 2009 exhibit. All forms of visual art will be considered, excluding video art. No reproductions will be accepted. Any work conceived as a multiple should be in an edition of no more than 12.
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Views from a Riverbank
Views from a Riverbank
paintings by Erin Webb
Opening Reception Friday, October 2, 2009 6-9 PM
Available October 2-31
pictured above “The Dotty Johnson” (oil on canvas) Read More...
Different Voices Common Experiences
Monongalia Arts Center’s
Benedum Gallery
proudly presents
Different Voices Common Experience
A group exhibit of people who are associated Compeer
Opening Reception Friday, September 11, 2009 6-8PM
Available September 4-26, 2009
Fade to Black
THIS EXHIBIT IS AVAILABLE IN THE DAVIS GALLERY AUGUST 7-29
FADE TO BLACK
graphite images by Ed Lewis
Sponsored by: WVU Center for Black Culture
Center for Excellence in Disabilities at WVU
Mental Health America of Monongalia County
July 10 - August 1
Opening Public Reception Friday, July 10 — 6 pm - 8 pm
1st Floor - Monongalia Arts Center
107 High Street, Morgantown, WV
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Glimpses of Life
MAC’s Davis Gallery presents
"Glimpses of Life,"
figurative watercolors by Lynn Ferris
Opening Public Reception June 5, 6 - 8 pm
Exhibit dates: June 5 - 27
Lynn Ferris will also be hosting a watercolor workshop focusing on “Light and Shadow” Saturday, June 27, 2009 11AM-4PM.
About the Lynn Ferris
Lynn Ferris is a signature member of the Baltimore Watercolor Society and the Potomac Valley Watercolorists. Originally from New Jersey, she attended Moore College of Art in Philadelphia. She has worked as both a commercial and architectural illustrator. She is also a watercolor instructor, teaching both classes and workshops. Her limited edition prints are featured nationally by the French Creek Sheep and Wool Company and her watercolor entitled "the Group" appeared as cover art on the "Journal of the American Veterinary Medical Association." Lynn has participated in many one person and juried shows, where her work has received numerous awards. She was the subject of a feature article in "Watercolor" magazine, published by American Artist. Her work is included in the permanent collection of the Museum of Arts and Sciences in Daytona Beach, Florida.
In 2007, Lynn received the highest honor, the "Susan Lattner Lloyd Gold Award" in the 36th Annual Florida Watercolor Society Exhibit. Most recently she received the "Societies Award" in the 2008 competition.
For images of Lynn Ferris’s work and more about her check out her website: http://www.LynnFerris.com/
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Senior Showcase Call for Artists
MAC Senior Showcase
Sponsored by Monongalia Arts Center and CLIC
Exhibition Dates – June 5–27, 2009
Public Awards Reception -- Friday, June 5, 6:00 – 8:00pm
Eligibility – All Entries must be original, completed within the past two years, created by an artist 50 years or older. All paintings, drawings and photographs must be suitably framed, tagged, and wired for hanging. Drawings, watercolors and photographs must be under glass or plexiglass. Sculptures, ceramics and textiles must be prepared for display. All submitted work will be shown; no rejections unless work is improperly prepared for exhibiting (see exhibiting guidelines at www.monartscenter.com) or deemed inappropriate by the MAC Board of Directors. Two entries per person permitted. Work must be labeled with artist’s name, telephone number, title, medium and selling price, if for sale.
Submission of Entries – Davis Gallery, Monongalia Arts Center, 107 High Street, Morgantown, WV, Monday, June 1, 2009,
11am – 7:00pm. Questions: (304) 292-3325; info@monartscenter.com
Painting with Light
Painting with Light
Presented by Students and Alumni of Belmont Technical College’s Building Preservation and Restoration Program
May 1-31, 2009
Opening Reception Friday, May 1, 2009 6-9:00 P.M.
Exhibit Sponsors:
Allegheny Restoration
Croft & Son Mfg, Inc.
Belmont Technical College Building Preservation and Restoration Student Society
“People are like stained glass windows; they sparkle and shine when the sun is out, but when the darkness sets in their true beauty is revealed only if there is a light within."
-- Dr. Elizabeth Kubler-Ross
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