Summer I: Intro to B&W Photography

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0 Commentsby   |  05.15.12  |  Student Work & Recognition

Here are some initial exercises done by students taking Intro to BW Photography this summer.

Pinhole by Leanne Kawahigashi

Pinhole by Amy Castleberry

Click here to see more work.

Senior Show – Imprint

0 Commentsby   |  05.10.12  |  Senior Shows, Shore & Downtown Art Galleries, Student Work & Recognition

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Student Competition Art Pick Up!

0 Commentsby   |  05.02.12  |  News & Announcements, Shore & Downtown Art Galleries, Student Work & Recognition

If your work was not selected for the student competition, you MUST pick it up on:

WEDNESDAY, May 2,  between 2:15 and 4:45 in the Art History Room (RM 141).
In an effort to minimize damage, we are only offering this window of time to collect work.  If you are unable to pick up your work, please make sure you contact Rhonda in the art office.  If you do not pick up your work or contact Rhonda, we cannot guarantee the work won’t be discarded or damaged.

Enter the 28th Annual ACU INTD Student Competition

0 Commentsby   |  05.01.12  |  Interior Design, News & Announcements, Student Competition Listing, Student Work & Recognition, Uncategorized

Student work to be featured at Dallas gallery

0 Commentsby   |  04.27.12  |  Alumni Spotlight, News & Announcements, Student Work & Recognition

Cohn Drennan Contemporary, a Dallas art gallery owned and operated by ACU alumnus Cohn Drennan, will feature an exhibition of ACU students’ works during the month of May. The exhibition, entitled E I R, will appear in Gallery A from May 3-26, 2012. An opening reception will be held Thursday, May 3, 2012.
To see the article in Texas Monthly go here.
The ACU students whose work will be presented are Morgan Hallmark, Jay Hendrick, Kimmy McNiece, Stacy Olsen, Anna Pinson, Leah Rama, Lauren St. John, and Katie Stumbo. All are from ACU’s Department of Art and Design.
Cohn Drennan Contemporary is located at 1107 Dragon Street in Dallas. For more information, contact cohn@cohndrennancontemporary.com

2012 First & Second Year Student Reviews

0 Commentsby   |  04.26.12  |  News & Announcements

As we have mentioned at all of our meetings First and Second Year Reviews will be coming up on Thursday and Friday of next week. Remember, all art and design majors must complete two reviews before graduation and they must take place your first two years in the program.

If you have any questions please email myself or Rhonda. Thanks!

Study Abroad with Nil Santana

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0 Commentsby   |  04.23.12  |  News & Announcements

Pre-Competition Workshop

0 Commentsby   |  04.19.12  |  News & Announcements, Student Competition Listing

Would you like an extra edge on the student competition coming up? You may not know this, but judges not only look at the quality of your piece but also at the craftsmanship and care put into the back of your frame.

 What you’ll learn:

  • How to properly hang art work for a show, such as what hanging device works best for a certain style or size of frame.
  • How to properly attach and assemble hanging devices.
  • Matting and how much room to give your piece within a frame.

…and many more answers to common questions.

When and where:

  • Monday, April 23rd
  • 6:00 pm
  • Art History Room, DM 141

Remember, you can find detailed information about the student competition on the blog at this link.

The workshop will be led by Shawna McDanel.

Student Competition Date Change!

0 Commentsby   |  04.18.12  |  News & Announcements, Shore & Downtown Art Galleries, Student Competition Listing

In case you haven’t heard, the date for registration for the student competition has been CHANGED! It is  now Tuesday the 24th. Remember the rules and regulations. If you have any questions follow this link for all the answers.

Dr. Seuss Inspired Intercollegiate Competition

0 Commentsby   |  04.16.12  |  News & Announcements, Shore & Downtown Art Galleries, Student Competition Listing

The Abilene Cultural Affairs Council and the ACU Downtown Gallery is now accepting entries for the Dr. Seuss Inspired Intercollegiate Competition. The work will be on display from May 16, 2012 – June 28, 2012. The selected works will also be featured during the CALF in June of 2012!
To enter:
Create a child apropriate piece (creature, vehicle, or enviromental element) inspired by one of the following Dr. Seuss Books:
  • The Lorax
  • The Cat in The Hat
  • If I Ran the Zoo
  • Green Eggs and Ham
  • Oh, The Places You’ll Go
  • One Fish, Two Fish, Red Fish, Blue Fish
  • Horton Hears a Who
  • The Sneeches
  • Yertle the Turtle
  • How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Submissions:
Due May 2nd-5th
ACU Downtown Gallery
1133 North 2nd
Entry Fees: $13 for 1 entry ; $20 for 2 entries
Artist will be notified if their piece is selected.
There will be cash prizes!!!
For more information follow this link to download the PDF, there are also forms available in the Art Office