社区 Invited to Art Walk 2023 在德克萨斯大学&M University-商务

What's more delightful than a leisurely stroll through campus on a crisp October evening, immersing yourself in art galleries and savoring refreshments? Mark your calendars for Art Walk 2023 on Wednesday, October 18, from 4 to 6:30 p.m. 在德克萨斯大学&M University-商务 在商业,德克萨斯州.

During Art Walk 2023, the 艺术系 will open the doors of its four campus galleries, offering a unique opportunity to experience the works of professional artists, 世界级的一个&M-商务 faculty and talented university students. 的 local and regional community is encouraged to attend this free event.

Kick off your journey at the 大学美术馆, featuring pieces by award-winning faculty. 的 Faculty Biennial collection features a wide array of artistic expressions, including letterpress prints by Assistant Professor Veronica Vaughan, ceramic sculptures by Professor Christy Wittmer, pigment-ink printed, and hand-altered textile works by Professor Laurel Jay Carpenter.

Next, make your way to 院长画廊, which showcases a student exhibition of 16 carefully selected works from the recent Juried Student Art Exhibition. Featured pieces include Mary Beth King's oil on canvas, “的 Diver.”

Dean's Gallery, Mary Beth King, 的 Diver, 2023, Oil on Canvas

Venture onward to the Wathena Temple Gallery, where you'll find a solo exhibition by recent BFA graduate Hermila奎瓦斯. Her collection beautifully explores her Mexican and Meso-American heritage through 陶瓷 and digital prints. Her work, including “Amor en Nuestra Comida” and “La Raiz de Mi Tierra,” has received sponsorship awards from the A&M-商务 Honors College.

Wathena Temple Gallery, Hermila奎瓦斯, Diosa De la Agua Pura (Goddess of Pure Water), 2023, 数码打印

Conclude your artistic odyssey at 总统's Gallery, a newly expanded and renovated space showcasing the work of current Master of Arts and Master of Fine Arts students. This diverse collection spans various mediums, including painting, 陶瓷, 玻璃, 照片, sculpture and collage.

总统's Gallery, Rob J. Phillips, Look at Me, Am I Special, 2023, Archival Pigment Print, AD Plywood

To celebrate the grand reopening of 的 总统's Gallery, A&M-商务 总统 Mark Rudin will deliver a special address from the gallery at 6 p.m. Representatives from the College of Humanities, Social Sciences and Arts will also share brief remarks.

Dr. Laurel Jay Carpenter, head of the 艺术系, anticipates many visitors to campus from the local community and the wider region.

“It is my honor to welcome the community back to campus for the semi-annual Art Walk—an opportunity to rediscover our rotation of exciting exhibitions across four distinct venues,卡朋特说.

Shuttle service will be available to each of the galleries. Admission to Art Walk 2023 is free, and registration is not required.

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标题图片: 大学美术馆, Christy Wittmer, Prospect, 2021, Stoneware, Glazes, Rocks, and Wood