Friday, September 7, 2012

Exhibition Calendar for 2012-2013!

Exhibition Calendar
2012 - 2013

Fall 2012

September 4 - October 12The Arts ConvergeContemporary Transformations of Asian Musical Traditions with Visual and Performance Art.
Reception September 13, 4:30-6:00
This exhibition presents work that creatively use traditional asian music or cultural soundscapes. The artists reference Indian, Chinese, Korean, Indonesian, and Japanese traditions among others, and their works range from video art and animation to two-demensional paintings, laser cut wood compositions, installations, and performance collaborations.
Curated by Helen Nagata

October 22 - November 3 
High School InvitationalExhibition of work by high school students from northern Illinois.
Closing Reception and Awards Presentation November 3,  10:30-12:00

November 16 - December 12
Juried Grad Show
Annual juried exhibition of work by current NIU School of Art MFA and MA students.
Reception and Award Presentation November 15, 4:30-6:00

Spring 2013

January 18 - February 28
Jennifer Angus: Arranging Nature

The beauty of Angus' wok is not only the incredible patterns she forms with the insects but also the insects themselves. Like wallpaper, the installations are pinned onto vertical surfaces and often incorporate words or other elements to go along with the theme of the installation.
Closing Reception February 28, 6:00-7:00

March 22 - April 11
Annual Juried BlickArt Materials Ars Nova Exhibition
Annual juried exhibition of work by current NIU School of Art undergraduate sand graduate students, sponsored by Blick Art Materials.
Reception and Award Presentation November 15, 4:30-6:00 

April 25 - May 9
BFA Show

Exhibition of work by NIU School of Art students receiving BFA degrees with emphasis in ceramics, drawing, fiber, illustration, metalwork, painting, and jewelry.
Closing reception Thursday, May 9, 4:30-6:00