Porcelain Pottery by Paul Jeselskis

Pottery by Michigan City, Indiana artist Paul Jeselskis will be on display at the Orchard Gallery in August. Pieces are expertly formed on the potter's wheel, then carved and manipulated. Paul's extensive knowledge of ceramic history and glaze chemistry are evident in his classic and artistic forms. A gorgeous and rich color palette of deep reds, turquoise, greens, yellows, blues and metallic gold!

When: August 4-30

OPEN: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5. Tues & Thurs: 10-7 .

Where: The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
6312-A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
260-436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com

Orchard Gallery has been nominated for "Fort Wayne's Best Art Gallery"

.......vote for all your favorite businesses at http://www.fortwayne.com.

The Orchard Gallery has been owned and operated by local artists for over 25 years.

Thanks, Fort Wayne!

www.theorchardgallery.com

Summer Set: Home Made

This is the second in a suite of shows hosted at Club Soda (235 E. Superior) by Wunderkammer Company which runs from July 9th to August 3rd.

"Home Made" is an example of the high craftsmanship and extended conceptual practice of a group of 6 Fort Wayne artists including Daniel Dienelt, Michelle Diller, Marie Gardeski, David Birkey, John McCormick, and Josh Hoering.

Their works are both intricate and virtuoso in their construction and execution. While their styles and media differ, all of these artists are creating rich works out of base materials and finding new voices to speak with in vocabulary which is steeped in both Midwest, and global contemporary experiences.

[Information provided by the Downtown Improvement District--Downtown Fort Wayne.]

Ventures in Creativity

This Friday, July 10, from 7 to 9 p.m. the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery at the Main Library is hosting a very special opening reception for the Ventures in Creativity Art Exhibition. The "Ventures" show is always special but this year the Fort Wayne Artist Guild, which presents this annual exhibit, is celebrating their 50th anniversary. If you can join us for the reception, please make a trip to the gallery to view the extraordinary collection of local artwork on display from July 10th to August 1st.

Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery
Allen County Public Library
900 Library Plaza
Fort Wayne, IN
260-421-1210

Paintings on Silk & Painted Furniture by Dawn Gerardot

A woman of many talents, Dawn Gerardot will be showing both two and three dimensional work in July at The Orchard Gallery. Her award-winning paintings on 100% white silk are a must see! Enjoy the bright, bold & glowing effect of this medium. Also presented will be her mixed media works as well as a few new pieces of painted furniture.

OPEN: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5. Tues & Thurs: 10-7 .

The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
6312-A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
260-436-0927

www.theorchardgallery.com

Parks hosting senior art show at Community Center for TRF

Local artists age 50 and older are invited to enter the Fort Wayne Parks & Recreation’s Annual Senior Judged Art Show at the Community Center, 233 W. Main Street. Categories include Acrylic, Oil, Watercolor, Photography/Computer imagery, Sculpture/3-D art and Mixed Media. The entry fee is $3 per piece. Entries will be accepted at the Community Center on Wednesday, July 8th, 6 pm – 8 pm and Thursday, July 9th, 8 am – 2 pm.

The public is invited to vote for their favorite entries July 13 – 16, 8 am – 8 pm. The winners will receive their awards on Friday, July 17 at noon. The winning art will be displayed July 20 – 23, 8 am – 8 pm at the Community Center.

Winning entries from previous years are not eligible. All entries must be framed and wire hung prior to entry. Gift certificates to Creative Framing will be awarded for Best Overall Show ($75), first runner-up ($50), and second runner-up ($25). Honorable mention ribbons will also be awarded in each category. The Art Show is sponsored by the Community Center and Creative Framing. Judging will be performed by the viewing public. Any ties will be determined by a panel of volunteers. This is a Three Rivers Festival Event.

For more information, please call 427-6466.
Taken verbatim from the City's website.

Photography of Susan Miller Cormier at Wassenberg Art Center

July 4-August 15, 2009
Wassenberg Art Center
Van Wert, OH

Susan Miller Cormier was born and raised in Van Wert, OH and was one of the original owners and manager of Shutterbugg One Hour Photo in Van Wert. Her recent focus has been on nature and macro photography. She currently resides in Louisiana.

Doug Fiely and Steve Smith at Clark Gallery in Wabash

Visual Dialogue: Two Artists Talk to Each Other
July 9 - August 2, 2009
Clark Gallery, Honeywell Center
Wabash, Indiana

Reception: Tuesday, July 21 at 5 PM featuring presentations by both artists

Doug Fiely and Steve Smith have two distinct art personalities. One is a potter and the other is a painter and printmaker. Their worlds will collide in this two-man show. These professors of Defiance College in Ohio will fill the Clark Gallery with functional ceramics, acrylic paintings, and prints. The exhibit will also feature a few collaborative pieces.

Peter Turnley’s The Content of Our Character Exhibit Debuts at the University of Saint Francis

The School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis is pleased to host the premier exhibition of an original photo essay, The Content of Our Character, by award-winning photographer Peter Turnley, from July 11 through August 19. The opening reception will take place on Saturday, July 11 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Weatherhead Gallery of the Rolland Art Center off Leesburg Road.

After photographing Barack Obama campaigning in Ohio and documenting the reactions to the campaign by his neighbors in Harlem, photojournalist Peter Turnley boarded a bus in Brooklyn with a group of approximately 40 citizens from New York to witness the inauguration of President Barack Obama.



“I have been a photojournalist for the past 25 years and have had the incredible opportunity to witness many of the world’s defining moments of modern history: the fall of the Berlin Wall and the end of Communism in Eastern Europe in 1989, the end of apartheid in South Africa and Nelson Mandela walking out of prison in 1991, and most of the world’s conflicts of the past three decades. When our bus pulled into Maryland on the eve of the inauguration, I knew after hearing the words of my fellow passengers—in some sense fellow pilgrims—that I was witnessing a moment of history like maybe no other in terms of its magnitude, certainly not in America.” ~ Peter Turnley http://www.peterturnley.com

This exhibition is an affiliated event with the 2009 Three Rivers Festival. The exhibition will run through August 19, 2009. Admission is free. Gallery hours are Monday through Thursday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Fridays, 9 a.m. to 12 noon.

Thank You,

- - - - -Rick Cartwright, Dean
- - - - -The School of Creative Arts

(Image: The Sunday before Victory, Columbus, Ohio, November 2, 2008 by
Peter Turnley)

Artlink is looking for Lots of Little Art

Artlink is looking for entries for their upcoming show, Lots of Little Art. Submission deadline is September 4. The exhibit will run from October 16-December 2, 2009.

All artwork must be original and is to be 6" or smaller in any direction (with frame, no more than 12 inches).

Get the prospectus at http://www.artlinkfw.com/entry.htm.

Jennifer Ortega and Dixie Landis Bradley: Works at Botanical Conservatory

July 3-August 29, 2009
Meet the artists: July 5 from 1-3 PM





Foellinger-Freimann Botanical Conservatory
www.botanicalconservatory.org

1100 S. Calhoun Street
Fort Wayne, IN 46802
(260) 427-6440

Historic Main Street Art Festival this Saturday

The festival will be accepting artists all the way up through Saturday AM. Artists can register starting at 8 AM at Paula's on Main and still get a spot for the day. Cost is $15 per artist. Oil and Watercolors, Ceramics, Photography, Glass Art, Textiles + more!

Main Street will be closed from approximately the Redwood Inn to Paula's and the event runs from 10AM-5PM- rain or shine. Cooking will be provided by Joseph Decuis and Paula's on Main. A lot of special activities just for the kids and music will be all day- musicians are The J Taylor, Shade Jonze and Cathy Serrano.

For more information, contact Chris Shatto at 260.515.9700.

Image and information courtesy the DID.

Opportunities for artists, as announced by the Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Call for Entries for Coloring Books that will be sent to Afghanistan
Alison Mansfield, a recent 8th grade graduate of Summit Middle School in Fort Wayne and founder of Operation U.S. Troop Support, is looking for artists willing to submit images portraying kids at play, to be turned into coloring pages that will be distributed by U.S. troops to Afghan children. She is having all of the paper and printing donated for this project, so she must have images submitted by the middle of July. If you are interested is sharing your artistic skills for this project, please contact FWMoA Outreach Specialist Megan Mirro at 260.422.6467 or mirro@fwmoa.org. Deadline for submission is July 10, 2009.


Fort Wayne Buskerfest
July 31, 2009
5-9pm
The Downtown Improvement District of Fort Wayne is looking for artists who create fun, low-cost artwork and merchandise that they would be interested in selling at this years' Buskerfest. Buskerfest is an opportunity for performers and artists to take back the streets for one evening; there will be aerial acrobats, all kinds of live performances, artist booths, and hands-on kids' activities. There will be a $25 down payment for booth space, but will be returned to each artist after the evening is over. This is a great opportunity to sell work as every D.I.D. event gets thousands of people to gather in a manner of hours. To register contact the DID office at 260.420.3266 or courtney@downtownfortwayne.com


Taste of the Arts
Saturday, August 29
11am - 4pm
The Taste of the Arts festival is designed to become an annual celebration of inspiration. Come be a part of this incredible day by selling your artwork in the Art Marketplace! Visit www.TasteOfTheArtsFW.org for an application or for additional information.


Chalk Walk July 11 & 12

Currently all the Chalk Walk squares have been reserved. Unclaimed squares will be released at noon on Saturday, July 11. Those of you lucky enough to get in Chalk Walk should be receiving confirmation in the mail early next week. Visit the FWMoA website for tips and tricks to chalking.

Creative Kids Classes June and July at Creative Fish

Keep kids creative and busy this summer at Creative Fish in Downtown Syracuse.

Classes are offered on Tuesdays and Thrusdays from 1:00pm to 4:00pm. We recommend these workshops for students between the age of 6 and 12. Classes are $35.00 and include a healthy snack. Come join the fun! Space is limited. Stop in and pre-pay to secure a spot.

Creative Kids Classes in June:

June 16th
Woodblock printmaking on your T-shirt; shirts are provided or you can bring your own!

June 18th
Same as June 16th

June 23rd
Collage inspired by Henri Matisse; Watercolor resist painting inspired by Piet Mondrian

June 25th
Same as June 23rd

June 30th
Andy Warhol “Pet Portraits”

Also many adult classes are being scheduled. Paint your own Chair begins June 24th. There are a couple of spots open. Call Creative Fish to sign up now.

Creative Fish
Syracuse, IN
(574) 457-8006

Art Swap at Artlink

WHEN: Sunday, June 28, 2 to 4:00 p.m.
WHERE: Main Gallery, Artlink, Inc., 437 E. Berry Street, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
COST: Free to all – artists and the public
CONTACT:Deb Washler, Executive Director, deb@artlinkfw.com; (260) 424-7195

Art Swap Meet at Artlink

Artlink members and the public are invited to bring their used art books, usable art supplies, and even usable, unwanted artwork to Artlink’s Art Swap Meet on Sunday, June 28 from 2 to 4:00 p.m. at the Artlink gallery, 437 E. Berry Street. All items will be up for trade with other art lovers, novices and practicing artists.

Participants who want to sell (rather than trade) their items should mark each item with a price. Artlink will provide tables and chairs and the venue but participants are responsible for their own transactions. Any items not traded or sold will be the responsibility of the owner; no items are to be left at Artlink.

This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Artlink at 260-424-7195.

The deadline to apply to Fort Wayne Arts Festival at Jefferson Pointe is July 1.

Last year's show was a great success for most artists...and hopefully this year will be even better. The show will be held October 3-4, 2009 on the beautiful grounds of Jefferson Pointe.

All info and application at the following link:
http://www.jeffersonshopping.com/info/festival.cfm

Covington Art Fair is June 13-14

The Covington Art Fair always sneaks up on me.

2009 Covington Art Fair
Saturday, June 13 – 10am - 6pm
Sunday, June 14 – 11am - 4pm
Covington Shopping Plaza

Find other Midwest Art Fairs listed at http://www.artfaircalendar.com/art_fair/central-us-art-fairs.html.

Calling Artists: Arts United Taste of the Arts - August 29, 2009

The Taste of the Arts festival is designed to become an annual celebration of inspiration. Arts United's newest tradition begins August 29, 2009 from 11 am-4 pm. We have merged two festivals into one. The Taste of Fort Wayne and the Arts Unite festivals will become the Taste of the Arts. The overall event will offer a sampling of the diverse arts and cultural opportunities from the greater Fort Wayne area. A variety of mediums will be showcased.

The Arts United board of directors has resolved to embrace this event as an annual community project and fundraiser for emerging needs. The first event will raise money specifically for a new arts education grants program for schools.

In addition to food vendors, the festival will host stages for arts performances and free booths for arts organizations to distribute their fall season schedules. A marketplace will feature local art for sale. The Taste of the Arts committee would like to offer you the opportunity to participate in the premiere of Fort Wayne's newest family festival. Here are some details for selling your artwork:

- Set-up on festival day begins at 8am on the Arts United Center Plaza, 303 East Main Street
-Vendors are asked to provide their own tent (if you want one) and/or display tables
-As a fundraiser, we are asking artists to contribute a $50 participation fee
- Artists keep all their proceeds from their event sales
-Electricity is available
-The number of booths is limited, artist selection will be determined by an Arts United committee to ensure quality of fine artwork and diversity in mediums

Call Linda at the Fort Wayne Museum of Art 260.422.6467 or email linda@fwmoa.org if you are interested in participating.

Free Admission--First Sunday! @ Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Galleries open 12 - 5pm
Activities 1 - 4pm

June 7 - Felted Masterpiece
Try your skills at an exciting new medium by learning how to needle felt this Sunday! Wabash artist Candie Cooper, author of Felted Jewelry and Designer Needle Felting, will be sharing her expertise as she shows us how to create our own mini-felted masterpieces.

2 pm - Demonstration by local fiber artist Beth Wheeler
Thanks to an IAC grant, local fiber artist and author of Altered Photo Artistry, Beth Wheeler will be on hand to explain the process of Threadography" in which she takes a photograph, manipulates it on the computer, and then prints it onto fabric.

Glass & Jewelry by Kathy Watson at Orchard Gallery in June


A variety of techniques utilizing glass will be displayed in June at The Orchard Gallery. Fused and slumped glass with bold colors and fun patterns. Kathy's jewelry will also be on display. Once a dancer, Kathy now works with glass. "The joy I once found movement, I now find in color, light and line. Being an artist is a way of looking at the world and making pieces of that vision apparent to others. Glass is a beautiful medium for exploring light and color. I am still known for having elegant lines, along with a strong sense of color and joy. I am still excited to open the kilns and see my latest glass piece or lampwork beads. I am happy to be able to share them with others."

When: June 1-30, 2009

OPEN: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5. Tues & Thurs: 10-7 .

Where: The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
6312-A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
260-436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com

Cost: No Charge

GREEN: Opening Reception May 29 at Artlink

May 29 - July 7, 2009
Opening Reception: May 29 from 7-9 pm

Check out work from 42 area artists at Artlink. Some pieces have been created from repurposed materials while other works provide images to current economic concerns.

Deadline June 10 for Motherlode Exhibit Entries

Motherlode Group has once again been invited to exhibit at the Allen County Public Library’s Jeffery Krull Art Gallery. For this event we wish to connect established adult female artists with young female artists ages 12-18. As the title of the exhibition Big Ideas in Small Packages suggests, the theme of the work will be very broad, however, the size of the work will be limited to 8”x8” (unframed). The final framed piece can be no larger than 15”x15”.

The Motherlode Group was developed to illustrate the strength of female artwork. As we have grown, the group has evolved into a connection between professional artists of all disciplines as well as to those artists in their early stages. The organization continues to establish a common ground where female artists can meet, inspire one another and grow from the experience.

For a copy of the Prospectus and Entry From, go to:
http://librarygallery.files.wordpress.com/2008/12/newmlprospectus1.pdf

Art for Animals
An outdoor event to show & sell art by local artists, and to promote the adoption and protection of animals. Adoptable animals may be present.

Located in a quiet wooded setting, at the home of Dean Krause & Leatha, 317 Blue Jacket Run, Fort Wayne, IN 46825; Fallen Timbers Addition, just south of Dupont Rd at Coldwater Rd.

Sat. June 27, 2009 12:00pm~8:00pm
Rain date Sunday June 28, 2009
Portion of proceeds from sales to benefit Fort Wayne Animal Care and Control, GO CATS GO, and H.O.P.E. for Animals.

Among the Artists scheduled to appear are:
Leatha Blazetic, Santa Brink, Suzanne Galazka, Rita Kirkpatrick, Dean Krause, Karen Moriarty, Mary Neubauer, Michael Poorman, Terry Ratliff, Jeanne Whitehead, & Linda Young

Artlink Photo Printing Workshops at USF

WHEN: June 1-5, 2009, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

WHERE: Rolland Art Center, University of St. Francis, 2701 Spring St., Fort Wayne

COST: Artlink fee $275 for members, $300 for non-members

CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, deb@artlinkfw.com, 260-424-7195


Cyanotype & Vandyke Brown Printing Workshop

Artlink will offer a workshop in alternative photographic printing processes at the University of Saint Francis this June. The workshop will be taught by Cara Wade, Professor of Art at the University of Saint Francis. Cyanotype and Vandyke Brown Printing will encourage students to explore both of these 19th century techniques using digital negatives created and printed by the students. Neither of these techniques requires the use of a darkroom.

The workshop will run June 1 through 5, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Rolland Art Center, University of Saint Francis, 2701 Spring Street, Fort Wayne. The fee is $275 for Artlink members and $300 for non-members. A completed Artlink registration form is required with the Artlink fee. To register, contact Artlink or download a registration form at www.artlinkfw.com. The workshop may also be taken for three hours of credit through the University of St. Francis with a $950 tuition fee. The USF fee is due on the first day of class along with a USF enrollment form, which is also available on Artlink’s web site (do not contact USF).

Celebrating its 30th year, Artlink is a not-for-profit contemporary art gallery whose mission is to showcase artwork of the highest quality by emerging and mid-career artists and provide educational programs for the community. For more information about Artlink, see their website at www.artlinkfw.com.

Creative Fish Fourth Annual Art Festival

Downtown Syracuse, IN
September 19, 2009
Saturday 9am-5pm


Join us for the fourth annual Creative Fish Art Festival designed to promote local artisans, downtown businesses, and fund Wawasee High School art Student Scholarships. The Town of Syracuse works diligently with us to provide an amazing atmosphere for this fabulous street Festival.

Main Street (downtown Syracuse) will be blocked off on either side of US 13 (Huntington Street) to allow artist vendors to line the street on both sides with booths. A Bandstand will be located on the street featuring outstanding musicians throughout the day. We will also have our famous raffle with prizes donated by our generous local businesses to aid the scholarship fund. Local restaurants will provide food and beverages for sale.

Our Festival has blossomed since it's inception in 2006. Last year we had over 50 artist vendors participate. We are looking forward to having you join us as either a artist vendor or attendee. If you are interested in being a artist vendor, contact the Creative Fish to have a form mailed out to you or emailed. A letter will also come with vendor application with more information. You can contact Kathleen Boyts or Tammy Kratzer at (574) 457-8006 for more information.

June 20th is entry deadline for Ventures in Creativity

Ventures in Creativity, the Fort Wayne Artists Guild's Annual Exhibition, will take place from July 10, 2009 to August 1, 2009 at the Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery of the Allen County Public Library.

Print your copy of the prospectus here: Ventures in Creativity.

Find out more about the Fort Wayne Artists Guild at http://www.fortwayneartistsguild.org.

Huntington University's Digital media arts program to host Spring Showcase
May 13 at 7 pm
Merillat Centre for the Arts

Huntington University’s digital media arts program will host the Spring Showcase at 7 p.m. on May 13 in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts.

There is no admission charge, and the event is open to the public. Popcorn and pop will be available.

This event is a screening of student productions. All digital media arts students in animation and live action had the option to submit work to be featured. Students’ work has been divided up into categories including animation, live action and senior projects. Once those projects have been shown, awards will be announced and then followed by a special raw and unplugged segment.

Some of the media to be featured in the Spring Showcase was already on display at the Graduating Digital Media Arts Majors Exhibit in the Robert E. Wilson Gallery that ended May 5. However, the Spring Showcase will present the completed version of those works.

“The senior exhibit takes place in the gallery setting and does not lend itself well to screening the finished production,” explained Sandy Hartle, digital media arts assistant

Highlights from the USF Student Show
May 8 to June 21
Allen County Public Library
Jeffrey R. Krull Gallery
University of St. Francis Fine Arts Students display their talents.

Cast your Vote: Bright Night Photography Contest

Congratulations on the People's Choice Nominees for the Downtown Improvement District's Bright Night Photo Contest: Bill Heins, Denise McQuillan, Holly Hardin Clabaugh, Alyssa Hoffman, and Ethan Ross.

Vote for your favorite by May 5 at http://downtownfortwayne.com/index.php?p=1.

Art 4 Sale at FWMoA

May 8, 9, & 10, 2009
Preview Party: Thursday, May 7 from 5:30 - 9 pm; Cost $10 members or $15 nonmembers
Fort Wayne Museum of Art

Don't miss this "one weekend only" sale of artwork from across the country to benefit the FWMoA outreach programs. Preview Party catered by Splendid Fare. RSVP to Brian at 260-422-6467 ext. 341 before May 1.

Art 4 Sale Hours:
Friday, May 8: 10 am to 8 pm
Saturday, May 9: 10 am to 5 pm
Sunday, May 10: noon to 5 pm

Artlink Workshop: Mixed Media CD Sleeve

WHERE: Artlink, 437 E. Berry St, Fort Wayne, IN 46802
WHEN: Saturday, May 2, 2009, noon to 3:00 p.m.
COST: $10 Artlink members, $15 for non-members
CONTACT: Deb Washler, Executive Director, 260-424-7195, deb@artlinkfw.com

Join Beth Wheeler and Lori Marquette (Two Sipsters Studio) for a fun-filled adventure using mixed-media techniques to create a personalized fabric CD sleeve. Using the inkjet printer as an art tool we will print vintage artwork on rust-dyed fabric and ad a favorite quotation on cotton twill tape. Explore simple surface design with rubber stamps. Each participant will take home a completed CD sleeve and technique handouts. All materials will be supplied.

Cost for Artlink members is $10; non-members $15. The fee and your completed registration form will hold your place for the fun. Call Artlink 260-424-7195 for a registration form or go on line and download a form at www.artlinkfw.com. Come and have fun and be creative!

Sisters...Featuring Mixed Media Acrylics by Sue Davis & One of a Kind Dolls by Rebecca Dearing

At the Orchard Gallery from May 2-30, new mixed media pieces and acrylic paintings on canvas by Sue Davis. Built up layers of various materials, along with collage, create the rich textural surface for which her paintings are known. Sue will also show new mixed media pieces, made of clay and embellished with natural objects, such as a shell or beach stones. A calming color palette makes her work quite collectable and easy to incorporate into most any home.

Sue's sister, Rebecca Dearing from the Dayton Ohio area, will be showing her dolls alongside Sue's paintings. The two women have been looking forward to their appropriately named show, "Sisters..."

A statement from Sue about her work: My work is inspired by the environment around me, nature's spirit and the joy of exploration and discovery. I am fascinated by the rhythm, texture and vitality of natural forms. I take liberties with these forms and create new, yet related, images. I have always been drawn to small pieces of nature. I cannot resist picking up the smooth, dark stone, the piece of weathered bark, or the amazingly delicate little shell. I often find that I have one or more of these treasures in my pocket! I hope that my work projects a calm, contemplative atmosphere. One that encourages the viewer to slow down, take a deep calming breath.
I think about connectedness and reflect on a time when humanity held greater respect for the natural rhythms and cycles of the earth and moon.... a time when everyday life was very much influenced by these natural cycles and seasons.

When: May 2-30, 2009

OPEN: Mon, Wed, Fri, Sat: 10-5. Tues & Thurs: 10-7 .

Where: The Orchard Gallery of Fine Art
6312-A Covington Road
Fort Wayne, IN
260-436-0927
www.theorchardgallery.com

Cost: No Charge

An Evening with Photographer Harry Benson, Lecture and Book Signing - Wednesday April 22nd at 7:30pm

The School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis will host "An Evening with Harry Benson," who will share his photographic experiences and technical expertise through the Canon Explorers of Light program on Wednesday, April 22 at 7:30 p.m. in the North Campus Auditorium (2702 Spring St.) as part of the Closer Look Lecture Series. A book signing will immediately follow the lecture.

Benson is known for his work with literally hundreds of the world's famous faces, including the Beatles, Elizabeth Taylor, Michael Jackson, and Truman Capote. His photos of First Families – featuring the Kennedy's, the Clintons and others – have been on exhibit at galleries across the nation.

A native of Glasgow, Scotland, Benson came to America with The Beatles in 1964. He began working for LIFE magazine in 1967 and continued with LIFE until it closed in 2002. Now under contract to Vanity Fair, his photographs appear in major magazines throughout America and Europe. Recently, Benson has been awarded with the 2005 Lucy International Award for Lifetime Achievement in Portraits, the 2005 American Photo Magazine Award for Achievement in Photography and the 2006 Lifetime Achievement Award from the Scottish Press Photographers Association. Benson was also given a Doctorate of Letters from Glasgow University in 2007.

He will narrate a slide show of some of his enduring images and answer questions from the audience before adjourning to a book signing.

This lecture is free to the public and made possible by the Canon Explorers of Light Program, Arts United of Greater Fort Wayne, the Indiana Arts Commission, and the National Endowment for the Arts. For more information, contact the School of Creative Arts at 260-399-7700 x 8001.

Thank You,


- - - - -Rick Cartwright, Dean
- - - - -The School of Creative Arts

SCHOOL OF CREATIVE ARTS
University of Saint Francis
2701 Spring Street Fort Wayne, IN 46808
260-399-7700 x8001
www.sf.edu/art



Right: Muhammad Ali and The Beatles (detail) by Harry Benson

Digital media arts students to present senior exhibit at Huntington University

April 22 - May 5, 2009
Reception April 25, 2009 from 6-8 PM

Huntington University will highlight the creativity of five seniors through the Graduating Digital Media Arts Majors Exhibit.

The Robert E. Wilson Gallery in the Merillat Centre for the Arts will feature the exhibit from April 22 through May 5. An artist reception will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. on April 25.

The exhibit will include works from the following seniors:

Nuria Bagley of Huntington, Ind., a digital media arts major with a focus on computer animation

Ryan Bernard, of Fairborn, Ohio, a digital media arts major with a focus on digital video cinema

Hannah Morris of Terre Haute, Ind., a digital media arts major with a focus on computer animation

Luke Nimtz of Cromwell, Ind., a digital media arts major with a focus on computer animation

Dorina Oliveira of Senegal, a digital media arts major with a focus on digital video cinema

Germinal Rosell of Mexico, a digital media arts major with a focus on computer animation

Brian Thompson of Maplewood, Minn., a digital media arts major with a focus on computer animation

Evelina Wongosari of Indonesia, a digital media arts major with a focus on computer animation

“My project is called ‘Living in Color,’” Oliveira said. “It is a 20-minute documentary, and I hope people can hear the voices of the racial minorities on campus.”

The Graduating Digital Media Arts Majors Exhibit is open to the public. The Robert E. Wilson Gallery is open weekdays from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., before and after all Merillat Centre performances, and by appointment. For further information, contact Barb Michel, interim gallery director, at (260) 359-4172.

Parkview Field adds local artist twist
From the City of Fort Wayne newsfeed; emphasis mine.

Friday, 10 April 2009
Mayor Thanks Artists for Gifts Depicting Local Landmarks

Saying that the new Parkview Field is truly the community’s ballpark, Deputy Mayor Greg Purcell on behalf of Mayor Tom Henry helped cut the ribbon on a permanent collection of local artists’ work which will hang in the suite level lounge area at Parkview Field. Pieces depicting scenes from the Fort Wayne area will be on display.

“We know that Parkview Field is going to be the site of many exciting events, both sports-related and otherwise, “ said Mayor Tom Henry. “The inclusion of local artists’ work, especially work showing familiar scenes of our community, is just one more special touch in this beautiful facility.”

Charley Shirmeyer, owner of Northside Galleries, along with local artist Terry Ratliff (Ratart) and the TinCaps are collaborating to turn the suite level lounge public spaces into a gallery-like setting. Pieces slated for the initial display include depictions of downtown Fort Wayne’s Embassy Theater, the Allen County Courthouse and other local landmarks.

“We are thrilled to be a part of the excitement at Parkview Field,” Shirmeyer said. “We hope this artwork draws attention not only to the beauty of Fort Wayne, but also to the talented artists who call this area home.”

The ballpark’s suite level will host baseball fans for TinCaps games, as well as guests of special events such as receptions, parties and meetings.

“It is such a treat to have this art in our ballpark,” TinCaps team president Mike Nutter said. “We tried to give Parkview Field a unique, “Fort Wayne” feel and this artwork takes that to the next level.”

Several corporate and individual sponsors are working with Northside Galleries to defray the costs associated with the artwork. Those sponsors will receive acknowledgement in the form of a plaque which will be displayed next to each piece. A few pieces remain available for sponsorship.

For more information on the artwork or sponsorship opportunities, contact Charley Shirmeyer of Northside Galleries at (260) 483-6624 or via e-mail at charley@northsidegalleries.com .