Helen Thomas Photography at Julie Wait Designs Gallery (Arts & Crafts, Kids & Family)
Dates: January 2, 2009 - February 27, 2009
Time: 9a.m.-5p.m.
Target Audience: Kid Friendly, General Audience
Location: Julie Wait Design Gallery
318 South First
Rogers, AR 72756
Contact Info: 479-631-8706
Ticket Info: free
Event Details:
Helen Thomas Photography
Julie Wait Designs Art Gallery features photography by Helen Thomas January 2nd through February 27th.
An artist reception will be held Friday January 9th, 5-8p.m.
The gallery is located at 318 South First in Rogers, Ar and is open from 9a.m. until 5p.m. Monday - Friday and Saturday by appointment.
Sunday, December 28, 2008
Get Involved, Make Some Connections! Art Buzz!
Crystal Bridges: ArtBuzz After Dark - Special! (Special Interest)
Dates: January 9, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Target Audience: Mature Audience
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey
125 W. Central Ave.
Bentonville, AR 72712
Contact Info: 479-418-5700
Ticket Info: Price: Free
Event Details:
The buzz is on. Spend an evening in the gallery with Niki Ciccotelli, Head of School Programs at Crystal Bridges;
Courtney Callahan, Crystal Bridges Sales Manager; and Stephanie King, library advisor at Borders,
for a different perspective of the mail art on view. Secrets sell – they sell ideas, connections, and books, but is it art?
A wine and cheese reception will follow the program.
Free gallery talk and reception for adults. No registration required.
Dates: January 9, 2009
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.
Target Audience: Mature Audience
Location: Crystal Bridges at the Massey
125 W. Central Ave.
Bentonville, AR 72712
Contact Info: 479-418-5700
Ticket Info: Price: Free
Event Details:
The buzz is on. Spend an evening in the gallery with Niki Ciccotelli, Head of School Programs at Crystal Bridges;
Courtney Callahan, Crystal Bridges Sales Manager; and Stephanie King, library advisor at Borders,
for a different perspective of the mail art on view. Secrets sell – they sell ideas, connections, and books, but is it art?
A wine and cheese reception will follow the program.
Free gallery talk and reception for adults. No registration required.
New Year's Eve? Where Are You Going To Be? With us at KENNEDYS!
New Year's Eve 80's Bash brought to you by Cross Culture (General)
Dates: December 31, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Time: 8:00 pm- 12:30 am
Target Audience: General Audience
Location: Kennedy Coffee
2501 SE 14th Street, Ste #1
Bentonville, AR 72712
Contact Info: 479-721-8550
Please log in to contact event poster. - Log In
Ticket Info: Free
Event Details:
Bring in the New Year by bringing back the 80's!!!
Unpack your trapper keeper, Dust off your penny loafers, fingerless gloves, bangle bracelets and neon finger polish.
Don't have these jems packed away? Well, take a chill pill dude!
The 80's are totally coming back, No Duh!
Wear your totally tubular 80's duds- "Most Bodacious Dude" and "Most Bodacious Babe" will be awarded at 11 pm.
Enjoy your favorite rad 80's games like Cooties, Etcha Sketch, Rubbix Cube, etc. as well as Wii on the big screen.
Your fav 80's grub will take you back. Drinks are available for purchase.
Brush up on your 80's facts for the 80's trivia.
And of course will will rock out to all of the best 80's tunes!
Everyone is invited... tell your friends!
Free Admission
Dates: December 31, 2008 - January 1, 2009
Time: 8:00 pm- 12:30 am
Target Audience: General Audience
Location: Kennedy Coffee
2501 SE 14th Street, Ste #1
Bentonville, AR 72712
Contact Info: 479-721-8550
Please log in to contact event poster. - Log In
Ticket Info: Free
Event Details:
Bring in the New Year by bringing back the 80's!!!
Unpack your trapper keeper, Dust off your penny loafers, fingerless gloves, bangle bracelets and neon finger polish.
Don't have these jems packed away? Well, take a chill pill dude!
The 80's are totally coming back, No Duh!
Wear your totally tubular 80's duds- "Most Bodacious Dude" and "Most Bodacious Babe" will be awarded at 11 pm.
Enjoy your favorite rad 80's games like Cooties, Etcha Sketch, Rubbix Cube, etc. as well as Wii on the big screen.
Your fav 80's grub will take you back. Drinks are available for purchase.
Brush up on your 80's facts for the 80's trivia.
And of course will will rock out to all of the best 80's tunes!
Everyone is invited... tell your friends!
Free Admission
Get Involved, Make Some Connections! Local Artist Events!
Sarah Creasman at Zephyr Blevins Gallery (Arts & Crafts)
Dates: November 14, 2008 - December 29, 2008
Time: 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday 10:00-12:00
Target Audience: Kid Friendly, General Audience
Location: Zephyr Blevins Gallery,Rogers, Little Theatre
116 S. 2nd
Rogers, AR 72756
Contact Info: 479-631-8988
Ticket Info: free
Event Details:
Zephyr Blevins Gallery, located inside the Rogers Little Theatre, 116 S. 2nd., Rogers, Ar will be featuring painter Sarah Creasman
Nov 14th -Dec. 29th. You are invited to meet the artist November 21st.
Dates: November 14, 2008 - December 29, 2008
Time: 12:00p.m.-4:00p.m. Monday-Friday, Saturday 10:00-12:00
Target Audience: Kid Friendly, General Audience
Location: Zephyr Blevins Gallery,Rogers, Little Theatre
116 S. 2nd
Rogers, AR 72756
Contact Info: 479-631-8988
Ticket Info: free
Event Details:
Zephyr Blevins Gallery, located inside the Rogers Little Theatre, 116 S. 2nd., Rogers, Ar will be featuring painter Sarah Creasman
Nov 14th -Dec. 29th. You are invited to meet the artist November 21st.
Friday, December 5, 2008
NWACC Art Club
Photography Calendar Competition Winners
Patrick Kabanuck, First Prize Winner --NWACC Art Club Photography Calendar Competition;
won for his photograph, "Wormhole Trail, 2008".
He is an EMT major.
Oscar Toyco, Second Prize Winner --NWACC Art Club Photography Calendar Competition;
won for his photograph, "Study B, 2006".
He is a Graphic Design major.
Sean Nichols, Third Prize Winner --NWACC Art Club Photography Calendar Competition;
won for his photograph, "Ultramarine, 2008".
His is an undeclared major.
Prize Sponsors:
1st Prize -- Becky McCoy
2nd Prize -- NWACC Art Club
3rd Prize -- Becky Christenson of "Art" Studio and Gallery in Bentonville
Thanks to our prize sponsors!
1st Prize -- Becky McCoy
2nd Prize -- NWACC Art Club
3rd Prize -- Becky Christenson of "Art" Studio and Gallery in Bentonville
Thanks to our prize sponsors!
Wednesday, November 26, 2008
Semester Recap and Preview of Things to Come
This semester the NWACC Art Club sponsored and organized a lot of exciting events:
"Chalk it up to Art" -- Sidewalk Chalk Event
The Club supplied the chalk and invited passersby to draw on the surfaces of Bogle Plaza with the ultimate goal of filling the Plaza up with imagery (we came close). The Club will probably be making it an annual event to kick off the new school year.
Meet an Artist: Susana Jones
Artist and adjunct instructor Susana Jones introduced an audience of 30 - 40 to her personal artwork (watercolors and sculpture) and talked about her creative process.
"Chalk it up to Art" -- Sidewalk Chalk Event
The Club supplied the chalk and invited passersby to draw on the surfaces of Bogle Plaza with the ultimate goal of filling the Plaza up with imagery (we came close). The Club will probably be making it an annual event to kick off the new school year.
Meet an Artist: Susana JonesArtist and adjunct instructor Susana Jones introduced an audience of 30 - 40 to her personal artwork (watercolors and sculpture) and talked about her creative process.
NWACC Art Club Store
Original designs were submitted for Halloween and the Presidential Election and put on products to sell and help raise an operating budget for the Club.
Original designs were submitted for Halloween and the Presidential Election and put on products to sell and help raise an operating budget for the Club.
Fall Festival
Club members had a booth called "You be the Star" in which movie posters were converted to cut-outs and people could put their faces in the scene and get their picture taken. Link to images.
Club members had a booth called "You be the Star" in which movie posters were converted to cut-outs and people could put their faces in the scene and get their picture taken. Link to images.
2009 Photography Wall Calendar
Currently enrolled students were solicited for their photography to help fill a wall calendar to be sold to help raise funds for a trip to Chicago for Club members. 51 photographs were submitted. 12 were chosen and 3 top winners were chosen by the following jury members: Victor Chalfant (Photography/Graphic Design instructor; Program Coordinator, Graphic Design), Eric Smith (NWACC Art Club Advisor; Photography Instructor), Mike Eckels (Club member and photographer), Genny Olson (NWACC Librarian), Rachel Ackerman (NWACC Librarian), and Lynn Berkowitz (Director of Education at Crystal Bridges). The top winners were Patrick Kabanuck (First Prize $100), Oscar Toyco (Second Prize $50), and Robert (Sean) Nichols (Third Prize $25). Sponsors of the prizes were Becky Christenson of "Art" Studio and Gallery in Bentonville (Third Prize), the NWACC Art Club (Second Prize), and Becky McCoy (First Prize). The calendar may be purchased for $19.99 at http://www.cafepress.com/nwaccartclub.328126062 .
Patrick Kabanuck, Wormhole Trail, 2008
Oscar Toyco, Study B, 2006
Robert (Sean) Nichols, Ultramarine, 2006
In addition, official brochures were designed to promote the Club and determine how volunteers would like to help. Brochure holders were put up all over the Art and Graphic Design departments.
Some Great News:
The President's Advisory Council on Art, a new committee on campus, to help increase the visibility of art on the NWACC campus has accepted the idea of outfitting the Student Center rooms 108 A and B with gallery hanging systems. This idea was proposed by Darney Willis in conjunction with a written statement by Stephanie Lewis (NWACC Art Club Advisor) and Sarah Carson (President of the NWACC Art Club). These physical changes will turn the rooms into a viable exhibition space with premium exposure to people as well as a well-suited environment to artists' receptions.
Upcoming Events:
Currently enrolled students were solicited for their photography to help fill a wall calendar to be sold to help raise funds for a trip to Chicago for Club members. 51 photographs were submitted. 12 were chosen and 3 top winners were chosen by the following jury members: Victor Chalfant (Photography/Graphic Design instructor; Program Coordinator, Graphic Design), Eric Smith (NWACC Art Club Advisor; Photography Instructor), Mike Eckels (Club member and photographer), Genny Olson (NWACC Librarian), Rachel Ackerman (NWACC Librarian), and Lynn Berkowitz (Director of Education at Crystal Bridges). The top winners were Patrick Kabanuck (First Prize $100), Oscar Toyco (Second Prize $50), and Robert (Sean) Nichols (Third Prize $25). Sponsors of the prizes were Becky Christenson of "Art" Studio and Gallery in Bentonville (Third Prize), the NWACC Art Club (Second Prize), and Becky McCoy (First Prize). The calendar may be purchased for $19.99 at http://www.cafepress.com/nwaccartclub.328126062 .
Patrick Kabanuck, Wormhole Trail, 2008
Oscar Toyco, Study B, 2006
Robert (Sean) Nichols, Ultramarine, 2006In addition, official brochures were designed to promote the Club and determine how volunteers would like to help. Brochure holders were put up all over the Art and Graphic Design departments.
Some Great News:
The President's Advisory Council on Art, a new committee on campus, to help increase the visibility of art on the NWACC campus has accepted the idea of outfitting the Student Center rooms 108 A and B with gallery hanging systems. This idea was proposed by Darney Willis in conjunction with a written statement by Stephanie Lewis (NWACC Art Club Advisor) and Sarah Carson (President of the NWACC Art Club). These physical changes will turn the rooms into a viable exhibition space with premium exposure to people as well as a well-suited environment to artists' receptions.
Upcoming Events:
Christmas Ornament Sale - December 3 & 4 from 10 am - 2 pm in the Student Center Lobby
Club members have decorated Christmas ornaments and are selling them to help raise funds for the Chicago trip in the Spring. Please come by and consider buying one to trim your tree with this year!
Club members have decorated Christmas ornaments and are selling them to help raise funds for the Chicago trip in the Spring. Please come by and consider buying one to trim your tree with this year!
There will also be a Holiday Party for members (TBA).
Next semester:
The Face:
Jesus in Art (Film)
Admission to this film will be any art supply an audience member would like to donate (piece of charcoal, tube of paint, pad of paper, easel, etc.), which will be donated to the Circle of Life Hospice Art Program. From Amazon.com: "This two-hour documentary traces the dramatically different ways in which Jesus has been represented in art throughout history and around the world. Narrated by Mel Gibson, Ricardo Montalban, Bill Moyers, Edward Herrmann, Patricia Neal and others, the program utilizes the latest digital technology and motion control photography to reconstruct and relocate works into their original locations. Amazing digital morphing sequences dramatically illustrate how the image of Jesus has changed over time while unique special effects virtually reconstruct art that has been destroyed or lost forever. A sweeping and visually riveting lesson in art history, The Face: Jesus In Art is a documentary of stunning beauty and unprecedented innovation."
In March, the Club, in assocation with the Drama Club/Department, will be helping with the set design for Tommy.
Also, in March, there will be another Guest Artist Lecture (TBA).
Film Night on the Square
Sometime during the month of April, the Club will be sponsoring a family friendly animated feature on the Bentonville Square (TBA).
Chicago Field Trip for NWACC Art Club Members
In May, members will be touring the art and architecture scene in the Windy City.
There will be much, much more, so keep checking the Events Calendar!
If you would like to join the NWACC Art Club and participate in our exciting and growing program, email Stephanie Lewis at slewis@nwacc.edu. Faculty, staff, and students are invited.*
* Faculty members are non-voting members but are welcome to join us in our programming and events.
The Face:
Jesus in Art (Film)Admission to this film will be any art supply an audience member would like to donate (piece of charcoal, tube of paint, pad of paper, easel, etc.), which will be donated to the Circle of Life Hospice Art Program. From Amazon.com: "This two-hour documentary traces the dramatically different ways in which Jesus has been represented in art throughout history and around the world. Narrated by Mel Gibson, Ricardo Montalban, Bill Moyers, Edward Herrmann, Patricia Neal and others, the program utilizes the latest digital technology and motion control photography to reconstruct and relocate works into their original locations. Amazing digital morphing sequences dramatically illustrate how the image of Jesus has changed over time while unique special effects virtually reconstruct art that has been destroyed or lost forever. A sweeping and visually riveting lesson in art history, The Face: Jesus In Art is a documentary of stunning beauty and unprecedented innovation."
In March, the Club, in assocation with the Drama Club/Department, will be helping with the set design for Tommy.
Also, in March, there will be another Guest Artist Lecture (TBA).
Film Night on the Square
Sometime during the month of April, the Club will be sponsoring a family friendly animated feature on the Bentonville Square (TBA).
Chicago Field Trip for NWACC Art Club Members
In May, members will be touring the art and architecture scene in the Windy City.
There will be much, much more, so keep checking the Events Calendar!
If you would like to join the NWACC Art Club and participate in our exciting and growing program, email Stephanie Lewis at slewis@nwacc.edu. Faculty, staff, and students are invited.*
* Faculty members are non-voting members but are welcome to join us in our programming and events.
Sunday, October 26, 2008
Art Club Invited to The Haunted Manor Party!
The Haunted Manor
The Art Club is invited to a Vintage Horror Halloween Party!
There will be creepy food, slimy drinks, vintage horror movies, and music.
Secretary of the NWACC Art Club, Danielle Parum will be hosting the event. The event will start off at The Haunted Manor located at Danielle’s House in Gentry, Ar. then it will move over the Spanish Treasure Cave in Gravette, Ar.
Dress to Impress! Costumes are appreciated.
Please RSVP and Come and have a Bewitching Night at The Haunted Manor!
The Art Club is invited to a Vintage Horror Halloween Party!
There will be creepy food, slimy drinks, vintage horror movies, and music.
Secretary of the NWACC Art Club, Danielle Parum will be hosting the event. The event will start off at The Haunted Manor located at Danielle’s House in Gentry, Ar. then it will move over the Spanish Treasure Cave in Gravette, Ar.
Dress to Impress! Costumes are appreciated.
Please RSVP and Come and have a Bewitching Night at The Haunted Manor!
Date: Friday, October 31st of 2008
Time: 6:00pm till 9:00pm (head over to the Cave)
Where: The Manor @ 674 Duckworth st. Gentry, Ar. 72734
(www.mapquest.com for step by step instructions and may be able to set up a carpool from the campus if enough people seem interested and RSVP.)
R.S.V.P: 479-233-0181 contact Danielle Parum or email dholmes@nwacc.edu
(Please R.S.V.P as soon as possible if we have a good turnout for this Art Club event than we can plan more events.)
Time: 6:00pm till 9:00pm (head over to the Cave)
Where: The Manor @ 674 Duckworth st. Gentry, Ar. 72734
(www.mapquest.com for step by step instructions and may be able to set up a carpool from the campus if enough people seem interested and RSVP.)
R.S.V.P: 479-233-0181 contact Danielle Parum or email dholmes@nwacc.edu
(Please R.S.V.P as soon as possible if we have a good turnout for this Art Club event than we can plan more events.)
P.S. I will not be providing liquor but you are welcome to Bring Your Own as long as there is no underage drinking or irresponsible behavior. I am hosting this event to let the NWACC Art Club have time to be social and have events to look for to during the school year.
Events at Crystal Bridges at the Massey!
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Friday, October 24, 2008
Fall Festival Photos
http://nwaccfallfestivalphotos.blogspot.com/
Follow this link to view, save, and print your photos.
Just find your photo and Right Click on the photo, then select your option from the menu.
Follow this link to view, save, and print your photos.
Just find your photo and Right Click on the photo, then select your option from the menu.
Tuesday, October 21, 2008
Changes to the Photography Calendar Competition
Please note that the judges have changed (see the link to the form on the top of this page). The new judges are:
Rachel Ackerman, NWACC Art Club Member and NWACC Librarian
Lynn Berkowitz, Director of Education, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Victor Chalfant, NWACC Faculty
Mike Eckels, Public Relations Committee Chair
Genny Olsen, NWACC Art Club Member and NWACC Librarian
Eric Smith, NWACC Art Club Advisor
The reasons for this change are 1) Some of the earlier listed judges wanted to participate in the contest and they had to be recused. 2) I recused myself (Stephanie Lewis) as judge since I am cataloging all of the images and know all the names of the photographers ahead of judging. These changes will create more fairness in the competition.
Also, in addition to the prize money, each top winner will receive a free calendar.
Remember, when submitting your photographs, to make them at least a resolution of 200 dpi.
ALSO, THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS NOVEMBER 15!
Rachel Ackerman, NWACC Art Club Member and NWACC Librarian
Lynn Berkowitz, Director of Education, Crystal Bridges Museum of American Art
Victor Chalfant, NWACC Faculty
Mike Eckels, Public Relations Committee Chair
Genny Olsen, NWACC Art Club Member and NWACC Librarian
Eric Smith, NWACC Art Club Advisor
The reasons for this change are 1) Some of the earlier listed judges wanted to participate in the contest and they had to be recused. 2) I recused myself (Stephanie Lewis) as judge since I am cataloging all of the images and know all the names of the photographers ahead of judging. These changes will create more fairness in the competition.
Also, in addition to the prize money, each top winner will receive a free calendar.
Remember, when submitting your photographs, to make them at least a resolution of 200 dpi.
ALSO, THE DEADLINE FOR SUBMISSION IS NOVEMBER 15!
Friday, October 17, 2008
NWA Events!
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Thursday, October 16, 2008
Art Club Invited to The Haunted Manor Party!
The Haunted Manor
The Art Club is invited to a Vintage Horror Halloween Party!
There will be creepy food, slimy drinks, vintage horror movies, and music.
Secretary of the NWACC Art Club, Danielle Parum will be hosting the event. The event will start off at The Haunted Manor located at Danielle’s House in Gentry, Ar. then it will move over the Spanish Treasure Cave in Gravette, Ar.
Dress to Impress! Costumes are appreciated.
Please RSVP and Come and have a Bewitching Night at The Haunted Manor!
The Art Club is invited to a Vintage Horror Halloween Party!
There will be creepy food, slimy drinks, vintage horror movies, and music.
Secretary of the NWACC Art Club, Danielle Parum will be hosting the event. The event will start off at The Haunted Manor located at Danielle’s House in Gentry, Ar. then it will move over the Spanish Treasure Cave in Gravette, Ar.
Dress to Impress! Costumes are appreciated.
Please RSVP and Come and have a Bewitching Night at The Haunted Manor!
Date: Friday, October 31st of 2008
Time: 6:00pm till 9:00pm (head over to the Cave)
Where: The Manor @ 674 Duckworth st. Gentry, Ar. 72734
(www.mapquest.com for step by step instructions and may be able to set up a carpool from the campus if enough people seem interested and RSVP.)
R.S.V.P: 479-233-0181 contact Danielle Parum or email dholmes@nwacc.edu
(Please R.S.V.P as soon as possible if we have a good turnout for this Art Club event than we can plan more events.)
Time: 6:00pm till 9:00pm (head over to the Cave)
Where: The Manor @ 674 Duckworth st. Gentry, Ar. 72734
(www.mapquest.com for step by step instructions and may be able to set up a carpool from the campus if enough people seem interested and RSVP.)
R.S.V.P: 479-233-0181 contact Danielle Parum or email dholmes@nwacc.edu
(Please R.S.V.P as soon as possible if we have a good turnout for this Art Club event than we can plan more events.)
P.S. I will not be providing liquor but you are welcome to Bring Your Own as long as there is no underage drinking or irresponsible behavior. I am hosting this event to let the NWACC Art Club have time to be social and have events to look for to during the school year.
Friday, October 10, 2008
Monday, October 6, 2008
Friday, October 3, 2008
Sunday, September 28, 2008
Friday, September 12, 2008
Thursday, September 11, 2008
My Favorite Pic From "Chalk it up to Art!"
Is this Alex or what?More pictures will be posted here soon!
Sunday, September 7, 2008
Interesting Artists at Pinnacle Hills Mall
There was an art fair this weekend at Pinnacle Hills Promenade. Here are two artists I found interesting:
Pen Brady
Andy Quaglino
Pen Brady
Andy Quaglino
Sunday, August 24, 2008
Welcome Back!
Hi Everyone! Welcome Back!
We're going to have a great Fall Semester! Our first meeting is on Thursday, 8/28/08, at 4:00 in the Game Room in the Student Center. Also, Please refer to the meeting schedule for this semester so you can plan on attending as many meetings as possible. Here is the Agenda for Thursday's meeting.
Agenda 8/28/08
I. Announce Schedule and Events for Fall
II. Announce Nominations for Officers
III. Call for Volunteers for Committee Chairs
A. Fundraising Committee
B. Public Relations Committee
C. Special Event Committee for Fall Exhibition
IV. Call for Volunteers for Clubs and Organizations Day
A. to man the recruitment table
B. to run the sidewalk chalk event
V. Discuss on-going Fundraiser- T-shirt sales
VI. Community Volunteer Opportunity
VII. Discuss New Community Sponsor
We're going to have a great Fall Semester! Our first meeting is on Thursday, 8/28/08, at 4:00 in the Game Room in the Student Center. Also, Please refer to the meeting schedule for this semester so you can plan on attending as many meetings as possible. Here is the Agenda for Thursday's meeting.
Agenda 8/28/08
I. Announce Schedule and Events for Fall
II. Announce Nominations for Officers
III. Call for Volunteers for Committee Chairs
A. Fundraising Committee
B. Public Relations Committee
C. Special Event Committee for Fall Exhibition
IV. Call for Volunteers for Clubs and Organizations Day
A. to man the recruitment table
B. to run the sidewalk chalk event
V. Discuss on-going Fundraiser- T-shirt sales
VI. Community Volunteer Opportunity
VII. Discuss New Community Sponsor
Meeting Schedule for Fall
Hi all! Here is the schedule for meetings for the Fall Semester. I hope that by giving you all the meeting times and dates that more of you will be able to plan on attending.
Thursday August 28 4:00pm SC Game Room
Tuesday September 9 4:00pm SC Game Room
Monday September 22 3:00pm BH 1075
Tuesday October 14 4:00pm SC Game Room
Monday October 27 3:00pm BH 1075
Tuesday November 11 4:00pm SC Game Room
Monday November 24 3:00pm BH 1075
Tuesday December 9 4:00pm SC Game Room
Thursday August 28 4:00pm SC Game Room
Tuesday September 9 4:00pm SC Game Room
Monday September 22 3:00pm BH 1075
Tuesday October 14 4:00pm SC Game Room
Monday October 27 3:00pm BH 1075
Tuesday November 11 4:00pm SC Game Room
Monday November 24 3:00pm BH 1075
Tuesday December 9 4:00pm SC Game Room
Monday, May 12, 2008
A Letter from your President
Hello All!
I wanted to pass on some info:
At the last meeting: We decided to schedule a pot luck/BBQ sometime mid summer. Please check back here for voting on a day to do that. We want to continue supporting Fusion Art at their First Friday events, and I would love to see incresing attendance for socailizing afterward. We also decided to begin meeting the second week of school, so please keep checking this blog over the summer to look for the vote as to what days we should meet. We will be having elections in the fall for all officers including the addition of a treasurer, now that we have funds. We also discussed having a show in the fall, and we definately want to continue fundraising. Over the summer be thinking of creative ways that we can continue to raise money while promoting visual arts. Also, be thinking of events that you would like to see us host, trips you would like us to take, etc. We will be discussing these things early in the fall semester.
New information: I went to The Viewery and saw the show that they had this past weekend. It was very different from the works that you would find at Fusion. The entire atmosphere is different, and the artisits that run the studio/gallery are more avant-garde than we have viewed before. I spoke with Jacey Dalton, who is one of 6 artists that own The Viewery, and she said she is looking for submissions for 2 upcoming shows. The first show will be in June and will also be on the First Friday. It is a group show and the feeling I got was most submissions would be accepted. The second show is going to be titled "Mother Folk Art" and the idea is to re-vamp and poke a little fun at Folk Art. Some ideas are, doing an unusual scene on a saw blade, or a funny take on a Bob Ross painting. This show will be in July. Jacey said that she wanted to align her shows with the First Friday events that are already going on at Fusion. If anyone would like to submit work for either of these shows you should be able to find contact information on the website www.theviewery.com. If you have any difficulty finding contact information, or contacting The Viewery, please let me know and I will help you contact Jacey directly.
The Field Trip: The Terra Studios Field Trip was postponed due to severe weather. I would like to reschedule the field trip for Saturday, June 14. I would like for us to meet at 12 noon in the NWACC parking lot in front of White Auditorium. We will leave at 12:15. I hope that after having to reschedule twice, we will have a great turn out. Please remember that significant others and children are welcome to attend this event. If you want to go on this new date, please rsvp by following the link on this page.
I hope to see eveyone come out for our events over the summer. Everyone have fun, be safe, and I hope to see you all back in the fall.
Sarah
I wanted to pass on some info:
At the last meeting: We decided to schedule a pot luck/BBQ sometime mid summer. Please check back here for voting on a day to do that. We want to continue supporting Fusion Art at their First Friday events, and I would love to see incresing attendance for socailizing afterward. We also decided to begin meeting the second week of school, so please keep checking this blog over the summer to look for the vote as to what days we should meet. We will be having elections in the fall for all officers including the addition of a treasurer, now that we have funds. We also discussed having a show in the fall, and we definately want to continue fundraising. Over the summer be thinking of creative ways that we can continue to raise money while promoting visual arts. Also, be thinking of events that you would like to see us host, trips you would like us to take, etc. We will be discussing these things early in the fall semester.
New information: I went to The Viewery and saw the show that they had this past weekend. It was very different from the works that you would find at Fusion. The entire atmosphere is different, and the artisits that run the studio/gallery are more avant-garde than we have viewed before. I spoke with Jacey Dalton, who is one of 6 artists that own The Viewery, and she said she is looking for submissions for 2 upcoming shows. The first show will be in June and will also be on the First Friday. It is a group show and the feeling I got was most submissions would be accepted. The second show is going to be titled "Mother Folk Art" and the idea is to re-vamp and poke a little fun at Folk Art. Some ideas are, doing an unusual scene on a saw blade, or a funny take on a Bob Ross painting. This show will be in July. Jacey said that she wanted to align her shows with the First Friday events that are already going on at Fusion. If anyone would like to submit work for either of these shows you should be able to find contact information on the website www.theviewery.com. If you have any difficulty finding contact information, or contacting The Viewery, please let me know and I will help you contact Jacey directly.
The Field Trip: The Terra Studios Field Trip was postponed due to severe weather. I would like to reschedule the field trip for Saturday, June 14. I would like for us to meet at 12 noon in the NWACC parking lot in front of White Auditorium. We will leave at 12:15. I hope that after having to reschedule twice, we will have a great turn out. Please remember that significant others and children are welcome to attend this event. If you want to go on this new date, please rsvp by following the link on this page.
I hope to see eveyone come out for our events over the summer. Everyone have fun, be safe, and I hope to see you all back in the fall.
Sarah
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Wednesday, April 30, 2008
Something else you might want to check out
My friend Jacey Dalton, who is a former NWACC graphic design student, has opened The Viewery located off the Bentonville Square. She is having an opening on May 9th. The doors open at 5pm and the sale begins at 7pm. I am planning on attending and it would be great to see some Art Club folks come out to support local artists and an NWACC alumna. I have included the link to The Viewery's myspace page, where you can find more info.
Sarah
Sarah
Tuesday, April 29, 2008
Letter from your President
Hello Art Club!
I hope that everyone has had a good semester! I wanted to remind everyone of our upcoming events. This Friday, May 2 is First Friday at Fusion Art on the Bentonville Square from 6-9 pm. Please remeber that Fusion is our community sponsor, so we need to show our support and attend. Afterwards, I would like for us all to go out to Buffalo Wild Wings in Bentonville for socializing. Last month we had a small group, and I would love to see more people come out. Also, if you haven't yet RSVP'd for the Terra Studios field trip on May 10t, please do so. There is a link on the right side of the blog where you can respond.
At the last meeting we decided to move the Field Trip to Terra Studios to Saturday May 10th, meeting at NWACC at noon and carpooling/caravaning out there. We still need to decide on a meeting place for folks who live in Washington County. We also decided to meet twice a month next semester. Hopefully more people will be able to find the time to attend with more frequent meetings. We are planning to schedule the meetings on different days of the week, to help with scheduling.
Our fundraiser went extremely well. We sold out of watercolor kits, reaching our goal of $500. I would like to thank Oscar Felan, our PR Co-Chair, for getting this ball rolling and for his personal donation to purchase the watercolor kits. I would also like to thank Stephanie Lewis, our advisor, for her donation of 2 Ipod shuffles for prizes. Thank you both for all that you have done for us.
At our next meeting we will be discussing the Terra Studios Trip, and deciding on a meeting place for Washington county folks. Mike Echols will be demonstrating his camera obscura that he bulit. And we will be discussing our goals for next semester and over the summer. Please attend the meeting so your voice can be heard.
Congratulations to all our graduating members! Please keep in touch. We can all benefit from your experiences.
I hope that everyone has had a good semester! I wanted to remind everyone of our upcoming events. This Friday, May 2 is First Friday at Fusion Art on the Bentonville Square from 6-9 pm. Please remeber that Fusion is our community sponsor, so we need to show our support and attend. Afterwards, I would like for us all to go out to Buffalo Wild Wings in Bentonville for socializing. Last month we had a small group, and I would love to see more people come out. Also, if you haven't yet RSVP'd for the Terra Studios field trip on May 10t, please do so. There is a link on the right side of the blog where you can respond.
At the last meeting we decided to move the Field Trip to Terra Studios to Saturday May 10th, meeting at NWACC at noon and carpooling/caravaning out there. We still need to decide on a meeting place for folks who live in Washington County. We also decided to meet twice a month next semester. Hopefully more people will be able to find the time to attend with more frequent meetings. We are planning to schedule the meetings on different days of the week, to help with scheduling.
Our fundraiser went extremely well. We sold out of watercolor kits, reaching our goal of $500. I would like to thank Oscar Felan, our PR Co-Chair, for getting this ball rolling and for his personal donation to purchase the watercolor kits. I would also like to thank Stephanie Lewis, our advisor, for her donation of 2 Ipod shuffles for prizes. Thank you both for all that you have done for us.
At our next meeting we will be discussing the Terra Studios Trip, and deciding on a meeting place for Washington county folks. Mike Echols will be demonstrating his camera obscura that he bulit. And we will be discussing our goals for next semester and over the summer. Please attend the meeting so your voice can be heard.
Congratulations to all our graduating members! Please keep in touch. We can all benefit from your experiences.
Wednesday, April 16, 2008
Circle of Life "Hats Off" Volunteer Banquet
Three art club members (Laura Fickett, Oscar Felan, and Sarah Carson) and the advisor, Stephanie Lewis were invited by Becky Buchanan, Volunteer Coordinator of Circle of Life Hospice to attend the annual volunteer banquet on April 12. Here are the photos from the event:
Saturday, April 12, 2008
Icons & The Russian Orthodox Church
Here's Dr. John Tuthill's and Fr. John Atchison's guest lecture to my Art History I class on April 2, 2008.
Thursday, April 10, 2008
Theory of the Nude
by Richard Scott
Reproduced from this link.
My friends and family often ask me why so many artists paint (as they say) “naked people”. Some think that the nude is only pornography, while others just think that it’s out-dated in the art world. Most artists will tell you something along the lines of “we don’t see them as ‘naked’ we just see beauty”. Though this may be true, it doesn’t answer our question. As a classically trained artist myself I have a theory on why people make art using the nude. I think the first step in understanding the nude in art is to understand why people made them in the past, and why they continue to make them.
There are three basic categories of nudes, which are not necessarily mutually exclusive (sometimes they overlap):
The Ideal Nude: Originating with the Greeks, the ideal nude is just a concept really, the basis of which was most clearly explained by Plato. He stated that within all things there is a universal and divine “form” that defines it. For example: if you look at 100 trees, each individual tree will look different, yet they are all similar enough to categorize them as trees. What is the sameness or underlying quality of the tree which makes it a tree? This thing, this sameness, Plato called form. Greek sculptors such as Polykleitos took this idea and tried to find the ideal form of the human body. They used shapes in the human body, much like a musician would use musical notes to form a chord. The idea was to create a harmony through repetition and variation of certain visual elements of the body. Excellent examples of this are, of course, classical Greek and Roman sculpture, Leonardo da Vinci (who also could be mentioned in all of these categories for different works), Donatello, Rafael, and the Neo-classicists of the 19th century.
The Observed Nude: Originating in the Fayum portraits of ancient Greece in a technique of painting called Encaustic, which uses wax as a medium for pigment instead of oil or water. The main purpose of this originated in portraiture and was all about trying to capture the individual’s personality and particular appearance. Great examples of this can be found in the paintings of Rembrandt, John Singer Sargent, and ancient Roman portrait busts.
The Expressive Nude: This form is intended to do just what the name implies. The nude is used here as the main vehicle for the artist’s expression, usually with emotive, and in the case of the Renaissance, devotional purposes. Great examples would be the work of Michelangelo (who could be classified under ideal nude as well) and most of the artists of the modern period: Rodin, Picasso, Matisse, Kathe Kollwitz, Edvard Munch, and Paul Gauguin etc…
I would like to rephrase our original question in the interest of brevity and to be more specific. “Why is it that the most recurring subject in all of art history by far is the human face and body?” Modern scientific research also gives us a clue to the reasons behind our question. The human face and the human body are psychologically stimulating to the mind. Our brains are actually hard wired to recognize human form. Take, for example, a chimpanzee. If you look at three different chimps for 5 seconds, would you be able to tell them apart as individuals? Now if you look at three human faces for 5 seconds, I bet your success rate will be much greater. But a chimp can recognize and differentiate between other chimps much easier, just as you can recognize a human face much easier.
You might say, Ok I understand why we look at faces, that makes sense, but why nude? Well there are multiple reasons. First (and least important to me) is tradition. There is a long tradition predating even the Egyptians of recreating the human body. So, as a method of teaching art, there are lots of people who have done it before and so there are a lot of excellent techniques and examples for artistic training that have been developed which apply to other forms of art as well. Second, it is a test of skill. If one can make a believable representation of something that we are so familiar with, then everything else is a piece of cake. If I paint a chimpanzee you would be less critical of whether it looks real or not than a human face, simply because most of us don’t see chimps every day for our entire lives. Some artists get caught up in this challenge for perfection and are never satisfied with their degree of skill, (I know I never am) and so continue to pursue impossible perfection even though most people might not see the minute faults of the work which the artist does. –The next passage includes much of my opinion on the subject and is not intended to force my views on anyone, but merely to share another point of view.-
Third, (and most importantly to me) the nude, when I choose to paint it, is representative of something more than observation. My works are meant to evoke complex emotions or thoughts in the viewer, and are not meant to be decorative, though beauty is important to me. Since nudity is not often seen in normal everyday settings, it implies that there is something more to the interpretation. It makes the piece more intimate. For me, art is about conveying the complexity of life; its joy and its sorrow. If I paint a nude with a certain degree of sexuality implied, it is to communicate the dual nature of every human being. All of us, from the most pious, to the most base, from the greatest ideals of compassion and love, to fear and jealousy; we are all torn between what we are and what we wish to be. We all have some desire to do or see something greater than what is before us, and we all struggle with the desire for immediate pleasure. It is this tension between our animal and divine sides that I attempt to evoke; and in doing so, perhaps to help myself and others understand a little bit more about being human.
________________________
Other articles:
Nudity in Ancient to Modern Cultures by Aileen Goodson
"Depictions of Nudity" on wikipedia
My friends and family often ask me why so many artists paint (as they say) “naked people”. Some think that the nude is only pornography, while others just think that it’s out-dated in the art world. Most artists will tell you something along the lines of “we don’t see them as ‘naked’ we just see beauty”. Though this may be true, it doesn’t answer our question. As a classically trained artist myself I have a theory on why people make art using the nude. I think the first step in understanding the nude in art is to understand why people made them in the past, and why they continue to make them.
There are three basic categories of nudes, which are not necessarily mutually exclusive (sometimes they overlap):
The Ideal Nude: Originating with the Greeks, the ideal nude is just a concept really, the basis of which was most clearly explained by Plato. He stated that within all things there is a universal and divine “form” that defines it. For example: if you look at 100 trees, each individual tree will look different, yet they are all similar enough to categorize them as trees. What is the sameness or underlying quality of the tree which makes it a tree? This thing, this sameness, Plato called form. Greek sculptors such as Polykleitos took this idea and tried to find the ideal form of the human body. They used shapes in the human body, much like a musician would use musical notes to form a chord. The idea was to create a harmony through repetition and variation of certain visual elements of the body. Excellent examples of this are, of course, classical Greek and Roman sculpture, Leonardo da Vinci (who also could be mentioned in all of these categories for different works), Donatello, Rafael, and the Neo-classicists of the 19th century.
The Observed Nude: Originating in the Fayum portraits of ancient Greece in a technique of painting called Encaustic, which uses wax as a medium for pigment instead of oil or water. The main purpose of this originated in portraiture and was all about trying to capture the individual’s personality and particular appearance. Great examples of this can be found in the paintings of Rembrandt, John Singer Sargent, and ancient Roman portrait busts.
The Expressive Nude: This form is intended to do just what the name implies. The nude is used here as the main vehicle for the artist’s expression, usually with emotive, and in the case of the Renaissance, devotional purposes. Great examples would be the work of Michelangelo (who could be classified under ideal nude as well) and most of the artists of the modern period: Rodin, Picasso, Matisse, Kathe Kollwitz, Edvard Munch, and Paul Gauguin etc…
I would like to rephrase our original question in the interest of brevity and to be more specific. “Why is it that the most recurring subject in all of art history by far is the human face and body?” Modern scientific research also gives us a clue to the reasons behind our question. The human face and the human body are psychologically stimulating to the mind. Our brains are actually hard wired to recognize human form. Take, for example, a chimpanzee. If you look at three different chimps for 5 seconds, would you be able to tell them apart as individuals? Now if you look at three human faces for 5 seconds, I bet your success rate will be much greater. But a chimp can recognize and differentiate between other chimps much easier, just as you can recognize a human face much easier.
You might say, Ok I understand why we look at faces, that makes sense, but why nude? Well there are multiple reasons. First (and least important to me) is tradition. There is a long tradition predating even the Egyptians of recreating the human body. So, as a method of teaching art, there are lots of people who have done it before and so there are a lot of excellent techniques and examples for artistic training that have been developed which apply to other forms of art as well. Second, it is a test of skill. If one can make a believable representation of something that we are so familiar with, then everything else is a piece of cake. If I paint a chimpanzee you would be less critical of whether it looks real or not than a human face, simply because most of us don’t see chimps every day for our entire lives. Some artists get caught up in this challenge for perfection and are never satisfied with their degree of skill, (I know I never am) and so continue to pursue impossible perfection even though most people might not see the minute faults of the work which the artist does. –The next passage includes much of my opinion on the subject and is not intended to force my views on anyone, but merely to share another point of view.-
Third, (and most importantly to me) the nude, when I choose to paint it, is representative of something more than observation. My works are meant to evoke complex emotions or thoughts in the viewer, and are not meant to be decorative, though beauty is important to me. Since nudity is not often seen in normal everyday settings, it implies that there is something more to the interpretation. It makes the piece more intimate. For me, art is about conveying the complexity of life; its joy and its sorrow. If I paint a nude with a certain degree of sexuality implied, it is to communicate the dual nature of every human being. All of us, from the most pious, to the most base, from the greatest ideals of compassion and love, to fear and jealousy; we are all torn between what we are and what we wish to be. We all have some desire to do or see something greater than what is before us, and we all struggle with the desire for immediate pleasure. It is this tension between our animal and divine sides that I attempt to evoke; and in doing so, perhaps to help myself and others understand a little bit more about being human.
________________________
Other articles:
Nudity in Ancient to Modern Cultures by Aileen Goodson
"Depictions of Nudity" on wikipedia
Sunday, April 6, 2008
Thursday, April 3, 2008
Interesting Trivia
Yesterday, I was talking with some students about this cooler I have at home with the Falstaff Brewing Company logo on it. I told them that it was the third largest brewery in the U.S. at one time and was centered in St. Louis, my home town. It was my parents' cooler and they gave it to me. It is easily 40 years old now and going strong.Last night, at the copyright presentation, I mentioned Jasper Johns' bronze sculpture of two Ballantine beer cans and how the beer company might sue him now but not back then. I queried the presenter on the reason.
Painted Bronze (Ballantine Ale)1960
Painted Bronze
14 x 20.3 x 12.1 cm (5 1/2 x 8 x 4 3/4")
Kunstmuseum Basel
Upon my research this morning, I realized that Ballantine Ale had fallen under the auspices of Falstaff Brewing Company in the 1960s--a strange cooincidence. Even stranger, was that as I was researching the Falstaff Brewing Company, the Lemp family, who started the company had a very familiar sounding name to me. Then it dawned on me: The Lemp family has a mansion in St. Louis called The Lemp Mansion, which is the most notorious haunted house in the city. So, there you have it: Jasper Johns, St. Louis, Falstaff Brewing Company, Ballantine Ale, and haunted houses: all connected. And, it is always nice to make connections in one's hometown. : )
Wednesday, April 2, 2008
Good Feature Articles at ArtKrush
The issue is on contemporary painting -- alive and well.
Link
Link
Artwork by: Philip Akkerman
Self Portrait No. 104, 2005
Oil on masonite panel
15 3/4 x 13 1/4 in. / 40 x 34 cm
Courtesy Mummery & Schnelle, London
All rights reserved.
Self Portrait No. 104, 2005
Oil on masonite panel
15 3/4 x 13 1/4 in. / 40 x 34 cm
Courtesy Mummery & Schnelle, London
All rights reserved.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Distinguished Artist Lecture Series
at the University of Arkansas
This lecture will be of interest to fine artists and graphic designers alike:
Sue Coe
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Giffels Auditorium, Old Main
Let me know if you want to go with me.
Here's a site that highlights her work.
Sue Coe
Thursday, April 17, 2008
Giffels Auditorium, Old Main
Let me know if you want to go with me.
Here's a site that highlights her work.
Over at the University of Arkansas
Here is my review of myspace by Kelsey Felthousen.
Also, you can drop in at the University of Arkansas and wander the halls and gallery any time they are open and view university students' art. I would highly recommend it. Here are two that I saw in my wanderings last night.
Lauren Willis
Michelle Tanner (? couldn't read the signature clearly)
Also, you can drop in at the University of Arkansas and wander the halls and gallery any time they are open and view university students' art. I would highly recommend it. Here are two that I saw in my wanderings last night.
Lauren Willis
Michelle Tanner (? couldn't read the signature clearly)Friday, March 28, 2008
UA graduate student makes life art -- and public
Click on the title of this post for the link to the article.
"The project will last until April 5. Felthousen said she will have a yard sale from 7-10 a.m. that day. Then she'll tear down the walls.
Fine Arts Center Gallery link.
"The project will last until April 5. Felthousen said she will have a yard sale from 7-10 a.m. that day. Then she'll tear down the walls.
There will be an opening reception from 5-7 p.m. Friday on the Union Mall and the UA Fine Arts Center."
Fine Arts Center Gallery link.
Thursday, March 27, 2008
Logo Contest Winner
The NWACC Art Club held a logo design contest to determine their new Club logo during the month of March. The contest was open to NWACC Art Club members. 14 Club members submitted 18 logos (in both color and black and white). Submissions were uploaded onto a ballot online and voted on by members. Nick Heintz was announced the winner of the contest to Club members on March 26. The prize was four tickets to Traces at the Walton Arts Center for Sunday, March 30 at 2:00 pm. "Traces is high-energy acrobatics-poetic and explosive, humorous and thoughtful. Combining traditional acrobatic forms with street elements such as skateboarding and basketball, mixed in with some theatre and contemporary dance, it surprises, awes and delights at every turn." The prize was generously donated by Jodi Beznoska, Communications Director at the Walton Arts Center.
The color version of the winning logo design.
Know the Law: A Presentation
on Intellectual Property Rights
The NWACC Art Club is sponsoring a presentation by Tim Cornelius, JD, on intellectual property rights, specifically copyright law and how to protect your creative interests in your creative endeavors. Tim Cornelius teaches Business Law at NWACC and was a chemist and attorney for his own company when intellectual property rights was a big concern. The presentation will take place on Wednesday, April 2 from 7:00 - 8:30 pm in room 108A of the Student Center. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. For more information contact NWACC Art Club advisor, Stephanie Lewis at slewis@nwacc.edu.
Welcome to the NWACC Art Club Journal!
Members will share interesting news about visual art, photography, and graphic design. There will be reviews about exhibits, films, or graphics, etc. Look for editorials on important issues in the visual art world. Members will also share personal artwork for the sake of sharing or for critique by other members. This blog will be all that and more. Keep checking back!
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