UMass Dartmouth 2022 MFA Thesis Exhibition Reception: Saturday, April 2, 3-5 pm
When: Saturday,
April 2, 2022
3:00 PM
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5:00 PM
Where: > See description for location
Description: Exhibition Dates: March 30 - May 6
Artist Talks: Thursday, AHA! Night, April 14, 7 pm
Exhibiting Artists:
Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez
Katrina Benner
Jordan Blankenship
Daniel S. DeLuca
Kelly Devitt
Yurie Hayashi
Joseph Schairer
Katy Rodden Walker
The UMass Dartmouth 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition is a much anticipated and celebrated annual event showcasing the artwork of graduating students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The creative work of graduating students ranges from traditional media such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, to digital media or site-specific installation.
UMass Dartmouth Gallery Director Viera Levitt says that "the exhibition, to the credit of the artists, does not shy away from the darkness of the past, the two pandemic driven years shrouded in violence and looming climate catastrophe, but showcases as well, a light of hope and a path to get there. From intimate and quiet to loud and bold, this work presents the complexity of our times as well as the internal worlds of these young artists, engaged in exploratory journeys."
According to CVPA Dean, "This MFA exhibition is the culmination of two to three years of intense work, of experimenting, starting over, pushing boundaries, introspection, and the host of emotions that come with this all-consuming experience. While we can gather to celebrate this milestone with our students, we remain cognizant that much of your graduate schooling happened during the difficult period of a pandemic and global health crisis. The work presented here is a glowing testament to your ability to overcome this unique crisis. The power of creative expression to comfort and sustain as well as to question or criticize is an extraordinary thing, and all of us at CVPA are grateful to be part of this vibrant arts community."
The UMass Dartmouth 2022 MFA Thesis Exhibition is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm at Star Store Campus - University Art Gallery, Crapo Gallery, Swain Studio, Gallery 244, and Bubbler Gallery through May 6. The opening reception is on Saturday, April 2 from 3-5 pm. The Artist Talks are planned for Thursday, AHA! Night, April 14 at 7 pm. The projections in the Swain Studio are available for viewing from the Purchase Street daily till 10 pm.
All events are free and open to the public.
UMass Dartmouth Star Store Campus
715 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA
www.umassd.edu/cvpa/galleries
www.facebook.com/UMassDartmouthGalleries
www.instagram.com/umassdartmouthgalleries
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm & AHA Night, April 14 till 9 pm
Contact: Viera Levitt, Gallery Director and exhibition curator, gallery@umassd.edu, #8555
Artist Talks: Thursday, AHA! Night, April 14, 7 pm
Exhibiting Artists:
Elizabeth Peña-Alvarez
Katrina Benner
Jordan Blankenship
Daniel S. DeLuca
Kelly Devitt
Yurie Hayashi
Joseph Schairer
Katy Rodden Walker
The UMass Dartmouth 2021 MFA Thesis Exhibition is a much anticipated and celebrated annual event showcasing the artwork of graduating students from the College of Visual and Performing Arts. The creative work of graduating students ranges from traditional media such as painting, sculpture, ceramics, to digital media or site-specific installation.
UMass Dartmouth Gallery Director Viera Levitt says that "the exhibition, to the credit of the artists, does not shy away from the darkness of the past, the two pandemic driven years shrouded in violence and looming climate catastrophe, but showcases as well, a light of hope and a path to get there. From intimate and quiet to loud and bold, this work presents the complexity of our times as well as the internal worlds of these young artists, engaged in exploratory journeys."
According to CVPA Dean, "This MFA exhibition is the culmination of two to three years of intense work, of experimenting, starting over, pushing boundaries, introspection, and the host of emotions that come with this all-consuming experience. While we can gather to celebrate this milestone with our students, we remain cognizant that much of your graduate schooling happened during the difficult period of a pandemic and global health crisis. The work presented here is a glowing testament to your ability to overcome this unique crisis. The power of creative expression to comfort and sustain as well as to question or criticize is an extraordinary thing, and all of us at CVPA are grateful to be part of this vibrant arts community."
The UMass Dartmouth 2022 MFA Thesis Exhibition is open daily from 9 am to 6 pm at Star Store Campus - University Art Gallery, Crapo Gallery, Swain Studio, Gallery 244, and Bubbler Gallery through May 6. The opening reception is on Saturday, April 2 from 3-5 pm. The Artist Talks are planned for Thursday, AHA! Night, April 14 at 7 pm. The projections in the Swain Studio are available for viewing from the Purchase Street daily till 10 pm.
All events are free and open to the public.
UMass Dartmouth Star Store Campus
715 Purchase Street
New Bedford, MA
www.umassd.edu/cvpa/galleries
www.facebook.com/UMassDartmouthGalleries
www.instagram.com/umassdartmouthgalleries
Gallery Hours: Monday - Friday 9 am to 6 pm & AHA Night, April 14 till 9 pm
Contact: Viera Levitt, Gallery Director and exhibition curator, gallery@umassd.edu, #8555
Contact: > See Description for contact information
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