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Figurative Expressions: New Ceramic Sculpture, south and east walls of Bowman Gallery |
ALLEGHENY COLLEGE ART GALLERIES
Bowman,
Penelec & Megahan Galleries
Allegheny College,
Doane Hall of Art
520 North Main Street
Meadville, PA 16335
telephone: 814/332-4365
gallery director's
office: 814/332-3383
fax: 814/724-6834
e-mail: robert.raczka@allegheny.edu
All events are free and open to the public. The Art Galleries are wheelchair accessible. Please call ahead to verify; programs subject to change. The Art Galleries are located in Doane Hall of Art, east of North Main St. between College and John Streets. Gallery hours are Tuesday through Friday 12:30 to 5 p.m.; Saturday 1:30 p.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday 2 to 4 p.m. For more information, phone (814) 332-4365. Website: www.allegheny.edu >Directories/Resources >Art Galleries
Exhibits and lectures are supported
in part by Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), the regional arts funding
partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency. State government
funding comes through an annual appropriation by Pennsylvania's General Assembly
and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered
in this region by the Arts Council of Erie.
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Figurative Expressions: New Ceramic Sculpture, south and east walls of Bowman Gallery |
Allegheny College Art Galleries were opened in 1970 and consist of Bowman Gallery, Penelec Gallery, and Megahan Gallery, which together total 4,000 square feet.
2006 - 2007 exhibitions
September 5 - October 3
Beggars and Choosers: Motherhood is Not a Class Privilege in America, documentary photographs regarding motherhood, policy, politics
Son of Noir, contemporary graphic influences in works by 8 artists
Lecture by curator Rickie Solinger and opening reception: Tues., Sept. 5, 7-9 p.m.October 10 - November 1 (closed for Fall Break Oct. 14-17)
Faculty & Alumni Exhibit, including alumnus J. Arvid Klein
Opening reception: Tues., Oct. 10, 7-9 p.m.November 7 - December 6 (closed for Thanksgiving Break Nov. 22-26)
Asian Influences in Contemporary Ceramics, works by 5 artists
The Educated Brush, paintings and prints by 3 artists
Asian Prints, woodcuts from the Allegheny College Collection
Diane Shafer Graham, Ph.D., curator of "The Educated Brush" and adjunct art history faculty at Allegheny College, will present a slide lecture on Tues., Nov. 7 at 7 p.m., with a reception for the opening of all 3 exhibits at 8 p.m.December 12 - 19 (call for exhibit hours)
Senior Projects Exhibit, works by graduating seniors
Opening reception: Tues., Dec. 12, 7 - 9 p.m.January 23 - March 6 {Drawing Day, Saturday, January 20, 10 a.m. - 7 p.m.}
8-Hour Drawings, 13 artists drawing directly on the gallery walls
Gerald Habarth: Word, animation and drawings
"8-Hour Drawings" artists' talks and opening reception: Tues., Jan. 23, 7-9 p.m.March 27 - April 18
Student Show, annual juried exhibit of work in all media
Opening reception: Tues., March 27, 7-9 p.m., awards presentation at 8 p.m.April 24 - May 12 (call for exhibit hours)
Senior Projects Exhibit, works by graduating seniors
Opening reception: Tues., April 24, 7-9 p.m.
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Bowman, Penelec & Megahan Galleries Allegheny College, Doane Hall of Art Meadville, PA 16335 (814) 332-4365 |
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Hours: 12:30 - 5:00 Tuesday through Friday 1:30 - 5:00 Saturday 2:00 - 4:00 Sunday |
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The presentation of these exhibits and lecture are supported in part by Pennsylvania Partners in the Arts (PPA), the regional arts funding partnership of the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a state agency. State government funding comes through an annual appropriation by Pennsylvania's General Assembly and from the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency. PPA is administered in this region by the Arts Council of Erie. |
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all images Copyright
the artist
updated: November 2004
