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Flora Kirsch Beck Gallery

THE FLORA KIRSCH BECK GALLERY SCHEDULE 2009–2010


Gallery Hours and Location


Student Show: September 8—October 1, 2009

Andrew Wright Bird's Nest

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

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

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

Michael Letts "Monument"

John Hubbard

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

Linda Ferguson "Raven Bourne"

 

Al Wildey: A Retrospective, February 15–March 18, 2010

Al Wildey

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.

 

Alma College students have the ability to design their own area of academic concentration, with the assistance of a faculty advisor, to meet specific educational or career goals. In recent years, students have graduated with Programs of Emphasis majors in such fields as arts management, archaeology and anthropology, environmental policy and community advocacy, Foreign Service and international law, and music technology and digital media.

 

Graduate Profile

Earl Elowsky

Earl Elowsky
Graduation: 2008
Major: Art, Business

Earl Elowsky didn’t plan on taking an art class when he came to Alma, but the liberal arts education made him realize his passion.

“I was always a business major, doing some art classes here and there, which eventually led to me deciding to be an art major as well,” the East Tawas senior says.