Fall 2022 Porter Hall Newsletter

Porter Hall Newsletter

Fall 2022

Welcome our New Faculty!

Kim T. Allison, Associate Instructional Professor Teaches: Illustration

(1995) M.F.A. in Illustration, Savannah College of Art and Design, M.A. in English: Creative Writing, Pittsburg State University.

Specialties: Illustration, Corporate Identity, Digital Painting, Watercolor. Professional Memberships: Society of Illustrators, Society of Children's Book Writers, and Illustrators. Selected Recent Exhibitions: 2021 Pittsburg State Art Faculty: A Group Exhibition. 2017 Crawford County Mental Health Brighter Days Exhibition, Pittsburg, Kansas. 2013 Pittsburg Public Library. Kim has worked as a full-time studio designer for companies that specialize in the travel and leisure industry and creative needlework. She has worked as a freelancer creating art for personal stationery and corporate identity projects.

Mayumi Makino Kiefer, Assistant Instructional Professor Teaches: Ceramics

(2010) BFA-3D Studio Arts, Ohio Northern University; (2019) MFA - Ceramics & Sculpture, The University of Oklahoma.

Specialties: Functional, Figurative and Passive Feminism Ceramics; Recent Selected Exhibitions & Awards: Art & Soul of the Magic Valley, Juror's Choice 3D 2020, Twin Falls, ID; Seven State Biennial 1st in 3D, 2nd Place Overall), (2017, OK, AR, KS, MO, TX, NM, CO) at various galleries. Her works are found in numerous private collections, including Kathleen Turner, Baker O'Brien, Richard Notkin and more, and can be found in museums such as The Museum of the Red River, the Museum at the Utah State University Eastern. She is an adjudicated member of artaxis.org and a long-term member of NCECA.

Olivia Timmons, Assistant Instructional Professor Teaches: Printmaking

(2002) B. F. A. in Printmaking, California College of the Arts. (2009) M.F.A. in Printmaking, Arizona State University. Specialties: Printmaking (intaglio, lithography, relief and screenprinting) and Drawing. Selected Recent Exhibitions: (2022) Found, Reclaimed, Reformed Portfolio Exchange, Mid America Print Council Conference, Kent State University; Kent, OH. (2021) Surface Tension, Sleeth Gallery, West Virginia Wesleyan College; Buckhannon, WV. (2019) Coming to the Surface, Kresge Foundation Art Gallery, Olivet College; Olivet, MI. (2019) 37th Bradley International Print and Drawing Exhibition at Bradley University; Peoria, IL. Her work is in several private and public collections and her professional memberships include Mid America Print Council and Southern Graphics Council International.

Upcoming Exhibits 2022-2023 University Gallery - Porter Hall

Susan Ferguson - Fiber Work On display from August 24-October 26, 2022 Reception: August 24, 2022 - 5-7pm

Ariel Wilson - Simulacrum On display from November 2-December 10, 2022 Reception: November 2, 2022 - 5-7pm

Kevin Mercer - Dipole Light Installation On display from February 1 - May 5, 2023 Reception: February 1, 2023 - 5-7pm

Upcoming Exhibits 2022-2023 Harry Krug Gallery - Porter Hall

Tom Birkner - Demographica On display from August 22-October 12, 2022 Reception: October 12, 2022 - 5-7pm Natalie Tyree - Point of Origin: Through the Millennial Lens On display from October 19 - November 30, 2022 Reception: November 30, 2022 - 5-7pm

Sarah Lorentz - Apperception On display from December 7 - February 8, 2023 Reception: February 8, 2023 - 5-7pm

Nick Gadbois - Real Life Abstraction On display from February 15 - April 5, 2023 Reception: April 5, 2023 - 5-7pm

Spring Senior Exhibit - (more details to come) April 10 - May 12, 2023

Our galleries are open to the community. All are welcome to attend receptions, so bring your students!

The exhibiting artist will discuss their work and take questions about their creative process and work.

Gallery Hours Monday - Friday: 8 am to 4:30 pm Teachers are welcome to bring their students to the galleries during these hours.

Set up a Workshop/Tour If you would like to set up a tour or a workshop with our amazing staff you can do so by contacting Janet Kingman in the Art Department office at 620-235-4302.

Office Phone Number: 620-235-4302 Address: 1701 S Broadway Porter Hall