Check this out for a crit reality check....

http://vimeo.com/11516546

Art Video on Fauvism

One of our students, Cory Cravatta, made a video on the artistic movement Fauvism for his painting class.  I thought I would share it.  Fauvism by Cory Cravatta

Enjoy

KC Art Department Spring 2011 Course Schedule

KC Fall 2010 Juried Student Art Show

It's that time again, for the Fall 2010 Juried Student Art Show.

We will have a best of 2-D & best of 3-D award this year.

Drop off dates will be the week after Thanksgiving Break.

Monday, November 29 1 - 5 p.m.

Tuesday, November 30 12:30 - 8:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 1 11 a.m. - 6 p.m.

Thursday, December 2 1 - 7 p.m.

The exhibition will be on display Tuesday, December 7, 2010 - Thursday, January 27, 2011, closed during Winter break.

The reception will be Wednesday, December 8 from 4 - 6 p.m.--awards announcement at 5 p.m.

Please Note: All 2-D work must be hanging ready - questions about that? Ask any Art Faculty member

Interntational talk from 2 Dutch Educators at Kishwaukee College Today

International Guest Artist Instructor from the Netherlands, Adam Saint, and Administrator Ankie Labordus will be giving a talk today about their country, the education system, and culture at 2:30 today in  room A 225.  The talk will not focus on art, but it will still be a good opportunity to hear from our international guests and listen to their world perspectives. Adam specializes in Photography, digital art, and art history. Hope to see some of you there!

Cricket & Sparrow: Art of Alfred Stark & Erin Nolan at Kishwaukee Art Gallery

reception on Nov. 3, 5-7 pm.

see you there!

P.S.

Here is a link to Erin Nolan's artwebsite

And here is a link to Alfred Stark's work n Etsy

and an interview with Alfred Stark on his craft.

Feedback Request

Dear Recent KC Art Graduates:

If you have transferred to a 4-year university art program, we would like your feedback via KC email.

Please share with us how well your KC art foundation classes prepared you for your Intermediate and Advanced level coursework and what KC could do to better to prepare future transferring students.

Thank you,

Carol-lynn Swol & Miles Halpern

cswol@kishwaukeecollege.edu

mhalpern@kishwaukeecollege.edu

Next show at the Kish Gallery: 4 Decades of the ceramic art of Steven Hill

Interesting Editorial Illustration video at NY Times

Op-Art-Ed at 40: Four Decades of Art at the NY Times.

Check out the link above. It is a 10 minute digital clip where artists and designers at the NY Times talk about how art has been a very important part of the Opposite Editorial section of the NY Times. Many of the artists are very interesting, and quite talented. I value how they came at illustrating editorials from an artistic perspective, which is very unusual in the world of political/editorial illustration/cartoons.

Enjoy.

The Frisbee of Art: How to draw ellipses

The New York Times just began a new series on drawing called Line by Line, aimed at helping the public understand basic concepts in creating and appreciating 2D art. Very simplistic, and not as useful as going to school for art, but I am glad to see something like this brought to the public. Check it out: The Frisbee of Art by James McMullan.

Michael Bennett Scholarship for Art -- deadline Oct. 15th

Hi Art students:

Please consider and apply for the "Michael Bennett Scholarship for Art" through the Kishwaukee College Foundation.

The deadline is October 15th Students have to be full-time at 12 credit hours

Letters of reference are optional, BUT please fill in the box for, "Please tell us why you believe you should receive this (these) scholarship(s):"

In the online application, please select the button for "Art/Communication/Social Sciences" and then select "Art" from the drop down menu. Then click on the button for the "Michael Bennett Scholarship for Art"

http://www.kishfoundation.com/applicationForm.html

Congrats to students Tonya Hardy and Michael Holland!

A Message from Michelle Erickson-Goettl

I'm very excited to announce that two KC students have been hired to begin teaching Ceramics at Art Attack in Sycamore. Susan Edwards, founder and director of the Art Attack, contacted me last month for recommendations of KC students interested in the opportunity to teach. I recommended Tonya Hardy, who has been teaching Ceramics through the KC Continuing Ed. program, and Michael Holland who is currently in his third Ceramics course and about to complete his degree at Kishwaukee College. Both Students were hired to begin teaching classes this Fall. Please congratulate them if you see them around campus!

The success of our students fills us with pride!

Michelle

Michelle Erickson-Goettl
Gallery Director/Art Instructor
Kishwaukee College

Welcome to the Fall 2010 Semester

If you are interested in posting to this blog, please let Miles or Carol-lynn know so we can authorize you for posting.

Kaleidoscope does article on Best of Show, at KC Art Gallery

In case you missed it, Kaleidoscope, Kish's Newspaper is now online. They have a nice little article on Suzanne Jackiw’s “Pawn” which took Best in Show in the KC Student Juried Art Show.

You can read about it here:

http://www.kishkscope.com/story/jackiws-pawn-takes-best-show

And, once again, congratulations Suzanne, and good luck in Sante Fe.

Have Finals Blues? Destress at Kish with these two events!

Once again the library is hosting Stress Free Zone during final exam week.

Kishwaukee College Library Stress Free Zone onWednesday, May 5, 2010, 12:30pm - 2:30pm

Do away with final exam stress with a Free 10 minute chair massage!

A sign-up sheet will be available in the library at 12:15pm Wed. the 5th. Come early – spots fill fast!

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Also at the Liberary ,Monday, May 10, 2010
Perk up with a cup of coffee and cookies!
9:00am - 11:00am
and
3:00pm - 5:00pm

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Enjoy some free food with your fellow students at the end-of-the-year Kish Bash event.

Friday, April 30th
11:00 – 3:00 in Cafeteria
Cheeseburgers, Hot Dogs, Pasta Salad, Chips, Beverages
Tropical Sno Cones, Caricatures, Tatoos, Build-a-Teddy-Bear, PhotoMagic, DanceHeads Video,
Open-Mic Music with Nate Gordon and our very own Music Club, too!

Hope to see you all on Friday!

Artropolis this weekend!

Here's a link for free tickets to Artropolis at the Merchandise Mart this weekend. You'll have to fill out some info (name, phone, etc.) but well worth avoiding the price of admission ...

See you there -


https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=artrop10&disc=galleryguest

KC Art class offerings for Fall 2010

Please check out the artandkish facebook page

Art pick-up dates and times for Juried Student Art Show

A Message from the KC Art Gallery Director:

The student art show will run through commencement on Saturday, May 15, 2010. Work cannot be picked up prior to that date.

Students may pick up their artwork:
Sat, May 15 from noon - 2 p.m.
Mon, May 17 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Tue, May 18 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Wed, May 19 from 11 a.m. - 2 p.m.

After these dates the Art Gallery will be closed for the summer, and any work that remains unclaimed will be discarded at the discretion of the Art Gallery/Art Department.

Thank you all for your cooperation,

Michelle

Art Chicago this weekend, Apr. 30 - May 3

A high-end art fair is taking place this weekend in Chicago at Merchandise Mart. Anyone who can make it should definitely check it out.

As described on the Art Chicago website:

"Art Chicago® 2010, the annual international fair of contemporary and modern art, brings together the world’s leading emerging and established galleries. Art Chicago offers curators, collectors, artists and art enthusiasts a comprehensive survey of current and historic work, from cutting-edge to modern masters in a wide variety of media including: painting, photography, drawings, prints, sculpture, video and special installations."

Details below:

Art Chicago 2010 will take place April 30 - May 3

2010 Show Hours:
Friday, April 30: 11am - 7pm
Saturday, May 1: 11am - 7pm
Sunday, May 2: 11am - 6pm
Monday, May 3: 11am - 4pm

Art Chicago Tickets:

Adults: $20 daily or $25 multi-day pass
Seniors, Students or Groups: $15 multi-day pass
Children 12 and under are free.
Online Ticket Purchase is Available

Event Address:
222 Merchandise Mart Plaza
Chicago, IL 60654

The entrance fee is pricey, however with so much variety of art in one place at one time, it is a a great opportunity to get a pulse on current issues in art. The art on display will be of the highest quality and will excite you.



(UPDATE: Christian provided a link above that if you fill out your info, you can get free tickets to the event. Worth it to me. Thanks Christian!
https://www.microspec.com/tix123/etic.cfm?code=artrop10&disc=galleryguest)

This Daily Show video made me think of 2D Design class.

Courtesy of the Daily Show....

This clip made me think of 2D Design and the interpretation of symbols. I post, you decide!

The Daily Show With Jon Stewart	Mon - Thurs 11p / 10c
A Farewell to Arms
www.thedailyshow.com
Daily Show Full Episodes Political Humor Tea Party

Art Theft: A search for the world's most wanted art

Kishwaukee College Library presents:

Art Theft: A search for the world's most wanted art.

with Jon Sazonoff- a noted authority on international art crime.

Don't miss this captivating presentation on Tuesday, April 13, 2010
12:30-1:30 pm, Room A 225 (Tiered Classroom)

For more information contact Mary Middleton at mmiddlet@kishwaukeecollege.edu ext. 5100

Edvard Munch's The Scream survived several thefts including the most recent in 2004, which has since been recovered.
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Jon Sazonoff is a noted authority on art crime. Based in Chicago, he publishes “Art Theft – Search for the World’s Most Wanted Art” (www.saztv.com) the leading (Google) web-site for the terms art theft and stolen art.

His research has been cited in Smithsonian lectures, FBI talks, INTERPOL symposia, and international conferences. His work has been cited on the web-sites of reputable organizations such as the International Council of Museums, American Bar Association, Harvard Law School, Britain’s Dept of Culture, Media, & Sport, Spain's National Police, the BBC, Le Monde, the MGM “Thomas Crown Affair” web-site and more.

Since 1998, he also assists the European based Museum Security Network as contributing US Editor. In that capacity, he helps select daily news for the world’s cultural property protection community. As such, he’s well connected with a number of international authorities in the world of art, crime, & media.

Born 1959 in Deerfield, IL son of a community leader and journalist. With roots in journalism, Sazonoff received his BA in 1983 (History; Northern Illinois University) and did further graduate work in anthropology & museum studies. Prior to founding Saz Productions, his background included running professional concert security, working in museum security, as an antiques conservator, as an anthropology instructor, and appraiser.

In 1995 Sazonoff established Saz Productions with the goal of providing quality content for the changing media landscape. TV & digital media are powerful tools. As a member of (NATPE) the National Association of Television Programming Executives, he champions the cause of bringing digital media into the fight against culture’s thieves.

Hot Forging Demo at Kish this Friday by Jamie Obermeier

Assistant Professor of Art in Metals at NIU, Jamie Obermeier will be demonstrating hot forging of flatware from 10 am- 4pm in the 3D art room at Kish on Friday, April 9th 2010. Whether you are 2D, 3D, or 4D, or just D-Curious, please stop by to watch, participate, learn, and ask questions.

Here is a link to some of his work...

Jamie Obermeier: Metals Artist

Hooray!

Reject Art Show

If your work was submitted and rejected from the Spring 2010 Juried Art Show, the Art Department is putting up a Rejected Art Show in the Art Department halls. The reason is, we honor those whose work was submitted, but also understand much great work is rejected each year and like to provide a venue for your work to be seen and appreciated. So help brighten up our halls by speaking with your art instructors about putting up the Rejected Art Show!

Spring 2010 Juried Student Art Show

The Reception for the Spring 2010 Juried Student Art Show is on April 21st from 2-5pm. Be there, bring family, friends, teachers, and classmates to celebrate the show and your fellow classmates!

Congratulations to those artists whose work was accepted into the 2010 Spring Kishwaukee Juried Art Show. The competition was fast and fierce. Great work made it in, and some great work also was excluded. Congratulations to all who were motivated enough to participate, and submit.

Marilyn Sjoholm - Silver & Rose Pendant, Copper & Silver Pendant
Zaneta Taylor - The Old Shoes
Natalie Zographos - Cheers!
Jennie Edwards - 0
Natalie Calhoun - Alex, Dominique
Suzanne Jackiw - At His Feet, Pawn
Steven Connolly - Sunset in Iraq
Angie Loptien - What the Duck?
Robert Johnson - Skeleton #1, Skeleton #2, Zombie Comic Test Page #1
Cristal Thammavong - Untitled
Blaize Diaz - Tracks
Justin Schroger - Brutal Eddie

If you are not listed or one of your art pieces are not listed, please stop into the art gallery and pick up your pieces by April 9th during one of these times:

Wed. 1-9
Thurs. 4-8
Friday 11-3

Any questions, call ext. 5611

P.S.

2010 Kamelian Art & Literary Magazine
Congrats to those whose work was selected for the 2010 Kamelian Art & Literary magazine, and those who won awards. Also, congrats to those who submitted work, even if it did not make it in. Keep trying!

Two Dimensional Art Winners
Paul Brunk
Sarah Greer
Natalie Calhoun

Three Dimensional Art Winners
Peggy Klus
Peggy Klus
Michael Holland

Photography Winners
Cathy Hackler
Katherine Kennedy
Jordan Fitzsimmons

Poetry Winners
Zachary Effler
Zachary Effler
Michael Holland

Short Fiction Winners
Zachary Effler
Aaron Ziegler
Aaron Ziegler

Essay Winners
Dwen Duvall
Samue Gelman
Jessi Haish

The artwork looks great! Be sure to send Tina Hultgren some positive feedback on this year's lovely design and hard work to make this happen. She needs to know that we appreciate what she does and her time commitment!

Editor Tina Hultgren:
thultgren@kishwaukeecollege.edu

Congrats :)

New course for Fall 2010 at Kish:

Photography and Book Arts

Students will explore alternative photographic processes and examine various bookbinding methods...

Tuesday/Thursday 10-12:45

click here for alternative process images and processes etc

click here for a few examples of artists books

Preview of Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition:

including Natalie Zographos (beginning photography @ Kishwaukee College!)

http://gsuvisualartsgallery.blogspot.com/2010/02/illinois-community-college-preview.html



Exhibition Dates:
March 4 through 26 with a closing reception on March 26, 1:00p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Award winners will be announced at 2:00 p.m.

Juror:
Kathleen Scarboro

please pick up projects from KC studios

Hiya Kish students, do you still have a project left in any of the studios? Please come and pick them up asap or write an email to your instructor about when you can come and get your work...we need the space

Kish Art Gallery Opening Reception

Niki Grangruth's The New Madonnas at the Kishwaukee College Art Gallery!
Opening Recetion: Tuesday, February 2nd, 2010 from 6-8pm.
Be there, and bring a friend! Chat up some art with us!

2010 Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition

Great exhibition opportunity for Community College Art Students. All should apply! Details below...

2010 Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition
Exhibition Dates: March 4-26
Closing Reception & Awards Ceremony: March 26, 1-3 pm.
Deadline for Entries: Entries must be received by February 15th.
No Entry Fee!
Accepted Artists will be notified via email by Feb. 18th
Awards:
Best of Show: $3oo
$100 awards of merit will be awarded at the discretion of the juror.

Entry Checklist:
Completed Entry Form
A CD containing up to 3 images (maximum of 1000 pixels on the longest side at 72 dpi).
Each image file should be named with the artist's last name, first name, followed by entry letter and be seperated by underlines, such as: Smith_John_A.jpg

Send Entries to:
Visual Arts Gallery
c/o Javier Chavira
Governors State University
1 University Parkway
University Park, IL 60484

Questions at: artsgrad@govst.edu or (708)534-4021

Open to any student currently enrolled in an Illinois Community or Junior College. Works must have been completed during the last 2 academic years.

Kamelian Art and Literary Magazine, and Kish Juried Student Art Show Reception

Students who wish to drop off their art pieces at the gallery for the Kamelian may do so during these gallery hours:

For the week of January 19-21, 2010 the gallery will be open TR 11am-12pm & 4pm-9pm and W 1pm-9pm. There is an artist reception on Wednesday, January 20, 2010 from 2pm-5pm with an awards ceremony at 3:30pm.

by Janell Ray, Fall 2009

Field Trip to Chicago to Art Institute of Chicago

What: Field Trip to Art Institute of Chicago
Where: Chicago, IL
When: Saturday, January 16th from 8:25 am - 7:06 pm
Why: See a great art museum, visit the NEW Modern Wing, and see the Caravaggio painting on loan until Jan. 24th.

How: We meet at the Metra Elburn Train Station at 8 am. The train leaves at 8:25 am and takes us directly to Chicago. From there, we take 1 CTA bus that drops us right in front of the museum. We tour, walk around, eat lunch, tour, then go on home. We will catch the 5:40 pm train going home.

Costs: 2 one-way train tickets: $10
Bus Fare: $4.

Parking at Elburn: $1.25

Admission to Museum: $ 12 with student ID
Lunch: pack a lunch, or buy one.
Total: $27.25 plus lunch, etc.

What else can you expect to see?
Vincent Van Gogh
Rembrant
Claude Monet
Pablo Picasso
Andy Warhol
African Art
Asian Art
Textiles
Prints
Photography
Sculpture
Contemporary
Ancient Stuff
Architecture
Foreshortened limbs
Dramatic Chiaroscuro
Awesome

Act fast. There are no Caravaggio's in the country. This one is on loan until next weekend from Europe. Caravaggio is one of the best figure painters who ever picked up a brush. Very influential. A rapscallion and a genius too. So much to see and do. Millennium Park will be visited (right next to the museum)!

I will be your guide! You will be safe, and won't be lost! Chicago is like Malta, only bigger. Come with me to see the art. All are welcome. Bring a friend.

See two previous blog entries ago for more info on the Caravaggio. We will see it all.