2008 GSU Student Art Exhibtion

New work from GSU's art students will be on exhibit in the Visual Arts Gallery of Governor's State University from March 18th through the 31st. An open reception will take place on Wednesday, March 26th.

The exhibition is open to all students who have been enrolled in art classes at GSU in the last year. The Juror, DeKalb artist Kimberly Mullarkey, professor of drawing at the Illinois Institute of Art in Schaumburg, will select 1st, 2nd and 3rd place awards, as well as honorable mention.

2008 Illinois Community College Juried Art

The College of Arts and Sciences will host the 2008 Illinois Community College Juried Art Exhibition at Governors State University Visual Arts Gallery on March 14, 1-3 pm.

Public Reception: Friday, March 14, 1-3 pm
Presentation of awards 2 pm
Juror: Harry Sudman

Visiting Artist Lecure - Lenore Thomas

In honor of Women's History Month, the College of Arts and Sciences is sponsoring a series of three lectures/workshops by noted artist Lenore Thomas. Each workshop will highlight a different aspect of art, the art world, and the business of art.

Lenore Thomas earned her BA in fine arts and religious studies from Lawrence University and her MFA from the University of Wisconsin-Madison. She is a former assistant to the master printers at Tandem Press and currently a member of No Fun artist collaborative and co-director of Red Rocket Gallery. Her recent work is mixed media which includes a variety of digital and traditional print processes as well as painting and drawing. Her work has been shown nationally and internationally. She is represented by M% in Cleveland, Ohio, and at Kathryn Markel Fine Arts in New York City.

Artist Lecture: I Was Born a Cartoon
Wednesday, March 5, 7-8 pm
Sherman Recital Hall

Demonstration:
Digital & Encaustic Monotypes
Thursday, March 6, 6-7:30 pm
Printmaking Studio, E1527

Business Talk:
Getting into Galleries
Friday, March 7, 7-8 pm
Sherman Recital Hall