THE FLORA KIRSCH BECK GALLERY SCHEDULE 2009–2010
Student Show: September 8—October 1, 2009
Andrew Wright "Bird's Nest"
This exhibit showcases Alma College student artwork created in the art courses offered during 2008–2009. Alma College Art Faculty selects the work at the end of each semester. These works will be exhibited in the Main & Lounge Galleries.
Reception: Thursday, October 1, 2009: 4:00–5:00 p.m.
Alma Community Invitational: October 5–November 5, 2009
Skip Traynor "Winter Beach Boat"
Works from the Alma Community, including the Creative Art Guilds of Mid
Michigan, Alma College faculty, administration and staff will be invited to
submit up to 5 pieces of original work that may be selected by the Director of the Gallery for inclusion in an exhibition celebrating local artists who are dedicated to making art whether it is their means of support or for the sake of making art. The work will be exhibited in the Main & Lounge galleries.
Procedures for entering the Invitational
Pre-formatted labels for entering the Invitational
Reception & Gallery Talk: Thursday, November 5, 2009: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
The Gallery talk will begin at 7:30 p.m.
29th Alma College Annual Statewide Print Competition:
November 9–December 9, 2009
Nancy Macko
We're excited to have Nancy Macko, Professor of Art, Director of the Scripps Digital Art Program and Chair of the Department of Gender and Women’s Studies at Scripps College, Claremont, CA, as our juror. More information
on Nancy.
Reception, Juror Talk, and Awards Ceremony: Saturday, November 21, 2009: 3:00–5:00 p.m.
The talk will be at 3:30 p.m., followed by the Awards Ceremony at 4:30 p.m.
Homecoming Reception: Saturday, October 10, 2009: Time: TBA
The Print show competition web site has more information.
True North: January 11–February 11, 2010
Michael Letts "Monument"
John Hubbard
This exhibition includes the work of three artists from Northern
Michigan University, Linda King Ferguson, John Hubbard, &
Michael Letts. Each artist has a different perspective for the
landscape paintings. Their works will be in the Main & Lounge
galleries.
Reception & Talk: Thursday, February 11, 2010: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
The talk will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Linda Ferguson "Raven Bourne"
Al Wildey: A Retrospective, February 15–March 18, 2010
Al Wildey "Corinne"
Al Wildey’s Photography beautifully illustrates the many languages of
the camera as illustrated through his images created using camera
obscura, panorama and small format photography. His work is
beautifully printed and invites the viewer to marinate in its rich tones
and intriguing visual juxtapositioning of elements. His work will be in
the Main & Lounge Galleries.
Reception and Talk: Thursday, March 18, 2010: 7:00–9:00 p.m.
His talk will begin at 7:30 p.m.
Senior Show: March 22–April 24, 2010
Each year senior art majors seeking a Bachelor of Arts or Bachelor of
Fine Arts degree are required to present a thesis show as part of their
requirement for graduation. This show exhibits the culminating works
of these young artists as they begin their journey into the professional
art world.
Reception: Saturday, March 27, 2010: 2:00–4:00 p.m.
Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery Hours and Location
The Gallery is located in the northwest quadrant of campus. See the campus map. Select 'Clack Art Center' under the 'Find Building' option.
Hours: Monday–Friday 9:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Saturday 10:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Gallery Closed: October 22–25, 2009, Fall Recess; November 26–29, 2009, Thanksgiving; December 10, 2009–January 11, 2010, Christmas Break; February 27–March 7, 2010, Winter Recess; April 2, 2010, Good Friday; and April 25 closed for the season until September 2010
Gallery Director: Professor C. Sandy Lopez-Isnardi. 989-463-7286.
Arrangements can be made with the gallery director for group shows, talks, school group visits and other special events.
