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Student art awards announced

trevor.kenney — Fri, 04 May 2012 21:53:56 +0000

As part of the annual Art Student Open House, the Department of Art in the Faculty of Fine Arts presented student awards recognizing excellence in Art History/Museum Studies and Art Studio.

Awards and winners were as follows:

Southern Alberta Art Gallery Award – Christina Olson, Kasia Sosnowski

Students' Union Award – Lisa Spinelli

David Lanier Memorial Award – Kalen Hussey

Art History and Museum Studies Gallery Award – David Smith

Excellence in Art History and Museum Studies Award – Jennifer VanderFluit

Trapdoor Artist Run Centre Award – Evan Peacock

Excellence in Digital Art Award – Kasia Sosnowski

Excellence in Art Studio Award – Neysa Hale

Faculty of Fine Arts Award – Arianna Richardson

Studio Art Supplies Painting Award – Sarah Stringam

Art Department Purchase Prize – Bonnie Patton, Nicole Lalonde

Roloff Beny Award – Arianna Richardson, Nicole Lalonde

Art Student Open House, Apr. 23-24

trevor.kenney — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:03:13 +0000

Once again this spring, the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Department of Art opens its studios and workshops to welcome the public.

On April 23-24, from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, the Art Student Open House will be held.

"We want people to experience the diversity and excellence of work by students in art courses," says Annie Martin, art faculty advisor to the project, which is largely organized by art students. "Visitors experience artwork in a wide array of media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, print, installation, multimedia, and video, by both undergraduate and Master of Fine Arts students. This is a great opportunity to see work by the next generation of artists."

The open house also provides an opportunity for the public to talk with students about their art practices and take a look at the excellent art facilities. Students, faculty and technical staff are on hand to answer questions and people can get guided tours on a drop-in basis by stopping at the welcome table near the stairs on the 8th level of the Centre for the Arts. School tours can be arranged by contacting Nicole Hembroff (Nicole.hembroff@uleth.ca)

The awards for excellence in Art studio and Art History/Museum Studies will be held at 4:30 p.m. in W817 on Apr. 24.

"Join us to celebrate the achievements of our students as we announce the recipients of a number of awards for excellence," says Martin. "Everyone is welcome."

This story first appeared in the April 2012 issue of the Legend. To view the entire issue in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Art Department Open House, Apr. 19-20

trevor.kenney — Tue, 19 Apr 2011 16:27:09 +0000

Once again, the U of L Art Department is opening its studios and workshops to the public.

On Apr. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, everyone is welcome to tour the Art Department.

"We want people to experience the diversity and excellence of work by students in art courses," says Annie Martin, art faculty advisor to the project, which is largely organized by students. "Visitors will be able to experience works in a wide array of media, including painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, print, installation, multimedia and video, by undergraduate and Master of Fine Arts students. This is a great opportunity to see work by the next generation of artists."

The Art Student Open House also provides an opportunity for the public to talk with students about their art practices, and take a look at the excellent art facilities on campus. Students, faculty and technical staff can answer any questions and guided tours are available on a drop-in basis by stopping at the welcome table near the stairs on the 8th level of the ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ Centre for the Arts. School tours can be arranged by contacting Erin Kennett (erin.kennett@uleth.ca).

In addition to the Open House, everyone is invited to celebrate the achievements of art students with the announcement of the recipients of awards for excellence in Art Studio and Art History/ Museum Studies. This takes place on Apr. 20, 4:30 p.m. in W817.

This story first appeared in the Legend. For a look at the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Open house invites public

trevor.kenney — Fri, 15 Apr 2011 19:14:37 +0000

Once again, the U of L Art Department is opening its studios and workshops to the public.

On Apr. 19 and 20, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, everyone is welcome to tour the Art Department.

For a look at the Legend in a flipbook format, follow this link.

Student art show and sale in Atrium

trevor.kenney — Mon, 16 Mar 2009 17:44:51 +0000

The ��Ѹ��Դ��߿�Ƭ of Lethbridge Atrium is filled with examples of work from U of L students this week as the B-R-A-C-E-S art show runs, Monday through Wednesday.

This art show and sale is organized by the U of L Arts Society and features a variety of media including painting, drawing, prints, sculpture and video, as well as a performance work by Christopher Stapleton.

The show runs Monday and Wednesday from 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Hours for Tuesday's showing have been extended in the evening, from 12 p.m. to 7 p.m.

The Department of Art offers degrees in Art Studio and Art History & Museum Studies taught by practicing artists and scholars. Within a liberal education context, the programs provide the opportunity for intensive instruction in both areas and for students to engage in critical, theoretical and historical discourses related to contemporary art practice.

Art Studio courses combine traditional and emerging media, such as drawing, painting, sculpture, computer-based art, audio art, photography, video, printmaking, installation and performance art.

The U of L offers spacious and well-equipped studio facilities that permit students to undertake ambitious material projects in an environment of expert technical support, creative guidance and critical dialogue. Foundation courses provide introduction to a diversity of materials and ideas that are expanded upon in upper level courses. Senior Studio students are allocated individual studio spaces facilitating independent art production at an advanced level.

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