Spring Break
Please note that Brenau Galleries will be closed for Spring Break Thursday, March 2nd, and Friday, March 3rd. We will re-open on Monday, March 6th.
“Drawing In Space: Installation Art with Hannah Israel”
Our students had a wonderful time yesterday working with Hannah Israel, the artist behind “Lacuna:The Space in Between”. Check out these fun photos of the inflatable sculpture the students created!
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- Artist Hannah Israel shares examples of installation art with students.
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- Artist Hannah Israel explains installation art project to students.
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- Lori Gann-Smith, Chair of the Art and Design Department, inflates her group’s sculpture.
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- Finished product–an inflatable scuplture combining invidual sculptures from each team of students.
WBCX Interviews Erin Tapley, the Artist Behind “Quiddity”
This 89.1 WBCX interview features Alison Reeger-Cook interviewing Dr. Erin Tapley, associate professor of art education at Western Carolina University. Dr. Tapley’s exhibition ‘Quiddity’, appears in the Presidents Gallery in the Simmons Visual Arts Center through November 17, 2016.
Brenau University Galleries wants YOU for the Docent Program!
A new docent class is starting this fall, and we’re looking for art lovers who are interested in sharing their passion for art and Brenau Galleries with the community. Join us Thursday, August 25th, at 10:30 a.m. in Sellars Gallery for a brief informational session and a chance to meet and mingle with current docents! Docents play a vital role in the galleries by giving tours of exhibitions and engaging in outreach opportunities in the Gainesville area. No prior background in art or art history is required. Mark your calendars for this special opportunity to learn more about the galleries and to enjoy the company of fellow art-lovers! Refreshments will be served. Please contact Allison Lauricella at (770) 534-6263 or at amurphy2@brenau.edu to R.S.V.P.
Gallery Open House
Brenau Galleries will open the doors of all three gallery spaces on the historic Gainesville campus Sunday, March 13th, from 1:00-4:00 p.m.. Since the galleries are typically open on weekdays only, this is a rare opportunity for visitors to enjoy the exhibitions on the weekend. Docents will be on hand all afternoon in Sellars Gallery to answer questions about the exhibit. Guests are also free to visit Presidents Gallery and Castelli Gallery. This event is FREE and open to the public.
Galleries Closed for Spring Break
Brenau University Galleries will be closed on Thursday, March 3rd, and Friday, March 4th, for Spring Break. The galleries will re-open on Monday, March 7th.
Weather Closure
Due to possible hazardous weather, Brenau’s Gainesville campus closes at 1 p.m. today, January 20th, with afternoon and evening activities postponed. Please check Brenau.edu for updates about tomorrow. If the university is closed tomorrow, the reception for “The Prints of Jasper Johns” and “Postwar Modernists” will be postponed.
Gallery Offices Closed for Holiday Break
Brenau University offices will be closed Monday, December 21st- Monday, January 4th for Holiday Break. We wish you all a safe and happy holiday season!!
Behind the Seams Textile Conservation Workshop
Saturday, October 24th, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Simmons Visual Arts Center, Presidents Gallery.
Join Lori Gann-Smith, Curator of the Brenau University Historic Clothing Collection, to learn more about caring for historic textiles and simple conservation techniques that you can use to better preserve your family’s heirlooms. Free and open to the public. Limited space is available. Registration required. For more information or to register for this workshop, please contact Allison Lauricella at (770) 534-6263 or at amurphy2@brenau.edu.
Art Educator Workshop– Ceramics 101: Hand-building and Surface Decoration
Saturday, September 26th, 9:30 a.m.-12:00 p.m
Simmons Visual Arts Center
This special ceramics workshop with Dr. Barbara Faulkner, Associate Professor of Art and Design, will give art educators the opportunity to create original clay works. At the workshop on Saturday, September 26th, attendees will design and construct clay pieces and experiment with various surface decoration techniques. This workshop is free and is open to educators only. Limited space is available. Contact Allison Murphy Lauricella at (770)534-6263 or at amurphy2@brenau.edu to register.