OPENING IN THE GALLERY     The Spiritual Dimension  in Czech Printmaking March 3 - 31, 2013  Prints by renowned contemporary Czech printmakers from the HOLLAR Association of Czech Graphic Artists in Prague. Saturday, March 16, 2013   6:30 - 7:00 pm Curator's Introduction  7:00 - 8:30 pm Opening Reception  Exhibiting artists, Alena Laufova, who also curated the exhibition,  and Pavel Piekar, will be present at the opening.  Over thirty etchings, lithographs, linocuts and mixed media works showcase the beauty of traditional Central European Printmaking  Spirituality as the individual's inner path to understanding life is subjective and diverse, and so is the approach to the subject matter by the eleven Czech artists. Some of them present biblical themes of the Old and New Testaments, others show works whose origins dwell deep in the realm of the inner-self, often inspired by nature. Talent for and emphasis on drawing and illustration is present in all of the featured works. The participating artists, whose works are in European and US public collections, private collections around the world and have received numerous national and international awards, are: Karel Demel, Eva Haskova, Helena Horalkova, Jan Kavan, Marketa Kralova, Alena Laufrova (curator), Pavel Piekar, Miroslav Posvic, Hana Storchova, Pavel Sukdolak and Nadezda Synecka. A full color catalog accompanies the exhibition. Visit exhibition website for more information: www.kadsny.wix.com/czechprintmaking  or email Katerina Kyselica at katerina@kadsny.com.   The exhibition is organized by Manhattan Graphics Center in partnership with the HOLLAR Association of Czech Graphic Artists, Czech Center New York and KADS NY. It will travel to Savannah Center for Fine Art in Savannah, Georgia in May 2013. An exchange exhibition of prints by MGC printmakers will take place in September 2013 in Prague. In.Focus: Czech Printmaking Special Programs in connection with the exhibition     Wenceslaus Hollar at NYPL: Etchings / guided tour Wednesday, March 13 and Friday, March 15 at 10:30 - 11:45 am  Location: the New York Public Library Print Room (Stephen A. Schwarzman Building, Room 306)  Free and Open to the Public / limited space-RSVP required  RSVP to Katerina Kyselica at katerina@kadsny.com, provide your name and phone number. Or call 540-538-2931 Join with Madeleine Viljoen, curator of the Print and Drawing Department at the New York Pubic Library, to view the historic etchings of Bohemian Baroque artist Wenceslaus Hollar from the library's collection.    Tradition & HOLLAR Printmakers / lecture  Thursday, March 14 at 7:00 pm   Location: Czech Center New York (Bohemian National Hall, 321 E. 73rd St., the Cinema, First Floor) Free and Open to the Public   Artist and writer Alena Laufrova will trace the history of the HOLLAR Association and its prominent artist/printmakers both past (including Frantisek Kupka) and contemporary, many of whom studied under the guidance of the acclaimed Jiri Anderle in Prague. Katerina Kyselica will present a brief introduction of printmaking as a fine art discipline. Image above by artist Karel Demel      Pavel Piekar Demonstrates Multicolor Linocut     Sunday, March 17, 2:30 - 5:00 pm   Location: Manhattan Graphics Center (20 West 40th Street, Fifth Floor)  Free and Open to the Public / limited space-RSVP required  RSVP to info@manhattangraphicscenter.org    Artist Pavel Piekar will demonstrate how he prepares, carves and prints multiple linoleum blocks to produce his acclaimed complex multicolor linocuts.   MGC expresses special thanks to all our partners:

Anderson Ranch scholarship or residency opportunities

Anderson Ranch Arts Center -- http://www.andersonranch.org/ -- has amazing opportunities for all skill levels this summer!

 

We host fantastic faculty from across the country to teach week long workshops in the heart of the rocky mountains. Feel free to share the roster with your print friends, students, art enthusiasts, etc!

 

We have SCHOLARSHIP and INTERN opportunities as well! Email with questions: jmueller@andersonranch.org THANK YOU for checking us out! Happy Printing!

 

This summer our classes include:

 

Stanley Scott: Finding Your Mark: Monotype and Drawing --- an awesome class for mixing print media and drawing

 

Jennifer Ghormley: Mix Your Matrix: Screenprint and Woodcut --- non-toxic methods you can use at home!

 

Johanna Mueller: Engraving Methods and Repeated Matrix --- Learn engraving on HIPS plastic

 

Elizabeth Ferrill: Monotypes: Stencils Blends and Transfers --- Monotypes for all levels!

 

Elizabeth Ferrill: Relief Printmaking: Linoleum --- re-introduce yourself to Linoleum

 

Deborah Oden: The Matrix of Monoprint --- Monoprint madness with a matrix base

 

Lisa Bulawsky: Shiftland: The Provisional Print --- Alternative green methods!

 

Buzz Spector: Advanced Print Critique --- take your work to the next level, great for MFA candidates!

 

Charle Cohan: Sculptural Plates, Big Prints --- Relief and Collagraph come together in massive size

 

Matthew Letzelter: Experiments in Combining Print Media --- Intaglio, Relief and Screenprinting

 

Charlene Liu: Copperplate Intaglio --- Fall in love with Acid

 

Melissa Bob: Design Dye Print --- Design your own block printed fabric!

 

Brad Vetter: Ink & Letter --- Hatch Show Prints' Brad Vetter explores letterpress text as art!

Please read the statement

Masterworks: Googlepaedic Narrations and the Dysfuction of Damage Masterworks: Googlepaedic Narrations and the Dysfuction of Damage Solo exhibition by Shaurya Kumar The works of art that Shaurya Kumar creates are multilayered in every way possible. Ultimately, his work is a dialogue about site, how site effects and affects data and therefore a society, a culture, a people and ultimately a person. Through the means of manipulating technology his work acts as the canary in a mine shaft and asks us what we are entrusting to virtual memory, what are we loosing as we gain more knowledge than we can possibly use, and what does it mean when we become better connected with our cyber neighbors than those outside our front door? Kumar is uniquely positioned to ask these questions, as he lives in a space between two worlds; his former home of New Delhi and his current home in Albuquerque, New Mexico. India’s history, geography, religious and ethnic makeup, and culture are vastly different to the United States and yet these two countries maintain a close relationship. Negotiating this diaspora is an everyday activity for Kumar. Similar to what we experience with technology, globalization also has its positive and negatives during our time of constant, rapid and invisible change. Kumar uses the process of inevitable destruction as a means by which to transform images. Each image has its past and story but through the gentle manipulation of moving small bits of code these objects are assigned new meanings and infact become new images. Kumar makes work that encourages us to consider these vital questions: What will we retain? What will become eroded? What through time and age will we be loosing? Kumar’s work becomes an allegorical tale cautioning us to be aware, to actively be discerning and safe guarding our history as it belongs to those who come after us as much as the monuments, oceans, forests, and great works of art we document. - Anita Jung, Associate Professor, University of Iowa When Fri, March 1, 5pm – Sat, March 23, 7pm GMT-06:00 Where City Museum, Branigan Cultural Center, Las Cruces, NM Who (Guest list has been hidden at organizer's request)

Graduate program

Wichita State University is currently accepting applications to its MFA-Printmaking Program.  If you are interested please review the attached file about our program and submit applications to 

https://wsufinearts.slideroom.com/#/Login 

Deadline: February 15th 

Thank you for your interest.

Sincerely,

Humberto Saenz
Wichita State University
1845 Fairmount, Campus Box Number # 67
Wichita KS 67260-0067
316-978-7721
www.HumbertoSaenz.com

• • MFA Application

    Admission without deficiencies requires a GPA of at least 2.75 based upon the last 60 hours of course work; requirements of the Graduate School; 3.00 GPA in the studio coursework; Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) or Bachelor of Arts with a minimum of 12 hours of art history, 15 hours in a studio emphasis, and 20 additional hours of related art coursework.
    1. Name, Address, Phone, Email
    2. Degrees and Institutions
       List degree(s) earned, institutions graduated from, city and state
    3. Undergraduate GPA
    4. Graduate Institutions Attended (if any)
    5. Graduate GPA (if any)
    6. Do you wish to be considered for a Graduate Assistantship or Fellowship?
       Assistantships and Fellowships are awarded primarily on the basis of a students academic record, potential as a degree candidate, and demonstrated leadership, teaching, or research activities. Applicants must be formally admitted to a graduate degree program at Wichita State University. Students admitted on probation or placed on academic probation following admission are not eligible for such awards. Appointment as a Graduate Teaching Assistant (GTA) requires that non-native speakers of English attain a minimum score of 23 on the speaking portion of the iBT. All GTAs must have their spoken English competency assessed with the Spoken English Screening Form (SESF) by two faculty members and one student.

       Notice of Nondiscrimination: Wichita State University does not discriminate in its programs and activities on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, age, sexual orientation, marital status, political affiliation, status as a veteran, genetic information or disability.
    7. Studio Area of Emphasis
       The Wichita State MFA program is cross-disciplinary, but students must choose an emphasis area upon entry to the program. Choose one:
    8. Secondary Minor or Area(s) of Interest
       Other areas you have experience in, have taught in, or may wish to minor/are interested in. Choose as many as necessary:
    9. Statement of Purpose
       Outline artistic goals, anticipated studio art emphasis and minor(s), professional objectives and expectations of graduate study experience.
    10. Artist's Statement
        Describe your artistic philosphy, process, and nature of your artwork

• Attachments

  1. Resume
     Should include education, academic awards/recognition, art awards/recognition, exhibitions, internships, residencies, and any other relevant information.

• References

  Recommenders should be able to comment on your artistic and academic achievements and/or professional potential.
  Provide 3 references.

 

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Venice residency

The Venice Printmaking Studio is currently accepting applications for 2013 residencies and workshops. We specialize in large-format printmaking in relief/woodcut, monotype/print, silk screen, intaglio/etching and artist’s books. The VPS encourages the exploration of traditional as well as experimental printmaking processes and ideas.  Modest scholarships are now available, a letter of financial need must accompany application materials.

Located on the glass-blowing island of Murano, the Venice Printmaking Studio is tucked away from the more trafficked areas of the city and offers a 2000 sq. ft. workspace overlooking the lagoon. Venice, Italy is rich in artistic heritage and world-renowned landmarks - San Marco square, Doge’s Palace, Correr Museum, Peggy Guggenheim Collection, and the notorious Venice Biennale.

New workshops for summer 2013! Rachel Singel, MFA candidate from the University of Iowa, will be conducting workshops in traditional and new media printmaking. Check out OUR NEW BLOG for further details.

Emerging artists are encouraged to apply for our Art Editions program - a 3 year collaboration with the Venice Printmaking Studio, which includes participation into the Large Format Contemporary Printmaking international exhibition. MORE INFO 

Summer 2013 is an ideal time to visit the Venice as it coincides with the 55th Biennale di Venezia, an international exhibition of contemporary art. We encourage you to apply for our programs as soon as possible in order to ensure a spot in the schedule.Housing is provided for all residents and workshop participants.

We are also seeking qualified interns for our 2013 summer workshop and residency season - housing is provided! This is a unique opportunity to meet and work with an international base of artists and printmakers.  HOW TO APPLY 

Finally, I am organizing a Fall Retreat for those who are interested in working on an independent project within a small community environment - includes technical assistance, group discussions and critiques, field trips to the Venice Biennale, historical museums, and famous Venetian landmarks. DETAILS HERE 

For more information on any of the above, application process, rates and fees, contact 

jennifer.veniceprintmaking@gmail.com 

Jennifer Ghormley, Programs Coordinator

Venice Printmaking Studio

720-891-9149 (U.S.)

Venice Printmaking Studio

Fondamenta Radi, 26

Murano, Venezia

VE, Italy   30141

www.veniceprintmaking.it

www.veniceprintmakingstudio.blogspot.com

++39 041 865 2004 (Italy)

Mentor Partner Program at MCA

This semester, you are invited to apply to the MCA Alumni Mentor Partner Program. Through this program, graduating seniors will be introduced to selected alumni in Fine or Design Arts and take part in four sessions that will allow you to interact with alums and build skills based on presentations related to the topics for each month. 

Following is the schedule. Please let me know by next Mon., Feb. 11 at 4:30 if you are available on the dates listed (you must attend all sessions) and interested in participating because space is limited!

Mentor Mondays Spring 2013 Schedule

February

Mon., Feb. 25, 5-7 PM: Networking 101

March 

Mon., Mar. 25, 5-7 PM: Professionally Presenting Yourself and Your Work

April                       

Mon., April 22, 5-7 PM: The Many Ways of Marketing Your Work 

May 

Mon., May 6, 5-7 PM:  Creating a Post-graduation Plan of Action

I look forward to hearing from you!

Carrie

Carrie Allison Brooks, Ed.D.

Director of Career Services

1930 Poplar, Memphis, TN 38104

901.272.5100 (Main)

901.272.5160 (Direct)

901.272.5143 (Fax)

cbrooks@mca.edu