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Ben Love’s work was featured in a solo show at Lewis-Clark State College during October and November of 2008.

FIND THE PERFECT MOTHER’S DAY GIFT AT BOISE STATE UNIVERSITY’S SEMI-ANNUAL CLAY AND FIRE SALE

Discover a unique gift for Mom or anyone else on your list at our semi-annual Clay and Fire Exhibit and Sale, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday, May 9, 10, and 11 from 10 a.m. until 5 p.m. each day in the Visual Arts Center, Gallery 1, located in the Liberal Arts Building.

Held each spring and fall for over 35 years, the event has become an annual tradition for many in the Treasure Valley.  It features hundreds of high-quality ceramic pieces, ranging from elegant to exotic, made by Boise State students, faculty, and alumni to fit nearly everyone’s décor and budget.  A portion of the proceeds benefits Boise State’s Visiting Artists in Ceramics program, which brings world-class artists to campus to teach students.

Admission is free.

Contact:  Ron Taylor, Professor, Ceramics, (208) 426-3205, rtaylor@boisestate.edu.

Please join us in celebrating the work of our graduating seniors!

Experience See Horse: BFA Thesis Exhibition. The opening reception honoring the achievements of the degree candidates will be held on April 10 from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. in Galleries 1 and 2 of the Visual Arts Center located at Boise State University in the Hemingway Western Studies Center and the Liberal Arts Building. The exhibition will run from April 10 - May 5.

The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public. The galleries are open Monday through Friday from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. and Saturday from noon until 4:00 p.m. The gallery is closed on Sundays and university holidays.

See Horse: BFA Thesis Exhibition showcases a wide range of works displaying the breadth and depth of Boise State University’s Art Department. This year’s exhibition features a representation of the visual thesis of sixteen BFA degree candidates. The stunning body of art spans several disciplines including ceramics, digital media, graphic design, illustration, jewelry/metals, photography, painting, and sculpture. Don’t miss this opportunity to meet these innovative, emerging artists and experience their vibrant show.

The University Galleries are located on University Drive with free parking available for this event between the Liberal Arts Building and the Student Union Building. For more information, contact Kirsten Furlong at (208) 426-3994

kfurlong@boisestate.edu or visit http://artdept.boisestate.edu/VAC/.

Please plan on attending the auction at the R. Grey Jewelry Gallery Wednesday, April 1 - 25, 2009.

Opening Reception, Thursday April 2, 5 - 9 pm.

This year’s theme is “Change/Hope.”  15 wearable artworks will be auctioned off.

All proceeds go to the Boise State University Art Metals program to purchase new tools and fund visiting artists.

The project: The projects were started on inauguration day.  15 students chose the theme of “Change/Hope” and then worked collaboratively, exchanging pieces every 45 minutes, the end result of which is now on auction.  These pieces were made by intermediate and advanced art metals students.  The art metals courses focus on learning about the field of jewelry and metalsmithing through research, presentations, and creating art objects that draw from the formats and history of the field.  This particular project helps student gain collaborative learning experiences, build community in the classroom, creative problem solving experiences, and share feedback and ideas.  Making art for a good cause, in this case tools for “their” studio and funding for “their” visiting artist program, increases student investment in the project and in their learning.  The donation of artwork for charitable causes is a regular part of an artist’s career and this project is an introduction to this process.

For more information or to see images of the objects on auction, contact Anika Smulovitz

Please join Professor Jon Sadler & Luke Batten for an informative lecture about their work on Thursday, March 12th at 6:00pm in LA 255 .

Jon and Luke founded and run New Catalogue a venture in contemporary design. Visit the website at: www.newcatalogue.net/

The Boise State University Photographic Arts Collective invites members of the community to attend an opening reception on Thursday, February 19th from 4:00 to 6:00 in the Student Union Gallery.  Free parking in the Liberal Arts parking lot, light refreshments and musical entertainment will be offered.  Members, Daniel Mortensen, Dave Moe, Erin Shine, Tim Tuttle and Nick Sutfin will show their recent work.  For some, this will be their first show.  Congratulations!

Photo Credit: Hyde Park, by Erin Shine