Strathmore Fine Art L O O K I N G A H E A D : 2012–2013 E X HIBITIO NS
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Skin SEPTEMBER 15–NOVEMBER 3
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For some people the body is a canvas; the ultimate vehicle for self-expression. Skin explores the art of body modification and the historical and cultural significance of epidermal décor.
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79th Annual Fine Art in Miniature
Inform/Re-Form Exhibition
NOVEMBER 17–DECEMBER 29
While each piece in this amazing exhibition is produced in miniature, every one represents a massive dab of talent and tender loving care.
Free Opening Reception THURSDAY, JULY 12, 7–9PM Art Talks SATURDAY, JULY 14 10:15AM Children, 1PM Adults See Summer Calendar for details.
Veronica Szalus, Screen
Jacqui Crocetta, Gestation detail
22nd Annual Strathmore Artists Juried Exhibition JANUARY 7–FEBRUARY 9
Inform/Re-form JUNE 30–AUGUST 18
It’s not easy being green—even at Strathmore. And it isn’t enough to be sustainable and made from repurposed materials, either. Every piece on display in the Inform/Re-form exhibition has to have artistic integrity as well as a pedigree that can be traced back to an unexpected origin. “When people come to the show it’s not going to be obvious, expected ‘found-object’ creations,” explains Harriet Lesser, Strathmore’s Fine Art curator. “It’s very contemporary; we’re taking a look at what’s going on at the edge of this genre of art.” Lesser says it will be followed by a more traditional show in the fall. “It’s just how Strathmore rolls,” she says, “mixing old and new; searching for a sequence that will challenge and delight its audience.”
This exclusive and exquisite juried event shows off the best of our area’s painters, sculptors, printmakers, photographers and mixed media artisans.
In Sickness and in Health FEBRUARY 16–APRIL 13
Art, science and the human body: these themes link all of us, from prehistoric humans to modern designers seeking to push forward the envelope’s edge. This is a fascinating exhibit that looks at Illness, wellness and health through the eyes of the visual artist.
Drawing for Art APRIL 18–28
Peruse a broad selection of fine art and crafts on display and join us for a drawing on April 28, where every ticketholder leaves with a work of art!
Creative Crafts Council 29th Biennial MAY 4–JUNE 15
She observes it’s not singular to the Fine Art department. “In art, as in music, there’s a crossover. We are always bringing in a new voice; a new way of viewing things—a new idea.”
This Strathmore juried favorite returns with a crafty collection of work in a variety of media that’s guaranteed to surprise and delight.
World on a String JUNE 22–AUGUST 17
The role of fine arts in the creation of puppets and marionettes; the art of the puppet show; and the effect of the puppetry on contemporary visual art— these are the themes this exhibit will string along.
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June–August 2012
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