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Oberlin professor David Orr plans $300 million 'green arts district'
October 26, 2009
Oberlin -- The small green seed of an idea that a decade ago grew into the most sustainable building in Ohio appears ready to bloom again. This time spreading out over an entire city block. You can also find another article here: http://blog.cleveland.com/metro/2009/10/qa_with_oberlin_sustainability.html
Learn MoreProfessor Michele Matteini's exhibition praised in NY Times
October 13, 2009
ARTS / ART & DESIGN | October 09, 2009 Art Review | 'Eccentric Visions': Renegade Apprentice By HOLLAND COTTER The Qing dynasty artist Luo Ping, whose works are now on view at the Metropolitan Museum, was a brilliantly inventive painter who for years subordinated his art to the influence of an aged mentor.
Learn MoreAndrea Hornick OC'93 Grad
October 06, 2009
Upcoming show Recent Work: 1460 - 1865 September 15 - October 24 David Krut Projects 526 W 26th Street rm 816 Opening Reception September 17 6 - 8pm
Learn MoreThe Environment Report: Seeing Abandoned Buildings Through A New Lens with Julia Christensen
September 28, 2009
SEEING ABANDONED BUILDINGS THROUGH A NEW LENS Artist Julia Christensen peers through the ceiling of an abandoned auditorium in Gary, Indiana. We often take the buildings around us for granted - that is, until those factories, schools, or big retailers close shop and people around town are left wondering - what's going to happen to that place? One photographer's making a career out of documenting the surprising ways people deal with this. Shawn Allee met her in the heart of America's Rust Belt: Julia Christensen's website: http://juliachristensen.com/
Learn MoreErik Inglis, Associate Professor in Art History receives Distinguished Teaching Excellence Award
September 18, 2009
For his commitment to excellence and innovation in teaching, Erik Inglis, Associate Professor in Art History has just received Oberlin College's Distinguished Teaching Excellence Award. Erik Inglis brings a compelling blend of energy and creativity to his classroom. Both his students and his colleagues describe his teaching as inspiring, passionate, and engaging. His introductory course, “Approaches to Western Art History,” leads many students to become art history majors. Always thoughtful and challenging, Inglis is very creative in developing a variety of assignments structured to ensure a high degree of student learning, including debate papers and imaginative fictional essays as well as more traditional research papers. In his upper level courses, he blends his own scholarly research, using specific topics addressed as springboards for discussion of methodologies—from iconography to social art history to queer studies. Inglis’ ability to bring such synergy to his courses creates an intellectually exciting atmosphere for learning in his classes. Please join me in congratulating Erik on his wonderful achievement.
Learn MoreCalling All Student Artists! The AICUO Design Competition!
September 15, 2009
Calling all student artists! The 2010 AICUO Award for Excellence in the Visual Arts needs your help in designing original sculptures for our outstanding student award winners! What you need to design: 1) The AICUO Award: Given to the Grand Award winner only. It should be the largest award. 2)The finalists’ award: Given to the five finalists. This should be smaller. It should be a variation of the AICUO Award. 3) The People’s Choice Award: Should be different from the other two designs, but a cohesive piece to the awards as a whole. How it works: You design three awards, submit sketches/drawings, and if your design is chosen we will have it created by a local artist. Your signature will be on the awards as well as us highlighting that it is your design during the awards reception. Who can enter: Any student! Not just Seniors! All entries must be submitted by January 12, 2010 and can be sent via email to cmartin@aicuo.edu with the subject “AICUO Design Competition” or via mail to: Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio C/O Christine Martin, Art Awards Coordinator 41 S. High St., Suite 2720 Columbus, OH 43215 Please call 614-228-2196 for additional information. ___________________________ Christine Martin Art Awards Coordinator Association of Independent Colleges & Universities 41 South High Street, Suite 2720 Columbus, Ohio 43215-6152 Phone 614-228-2196 Fax 614-228-8406
Learn MoreDeborah Emont Scott-1979 Grad
September 10, 2009
Deborah Emont Scott, who got a Master's Degree in Art History from Oberlin in 1979, has been named Director of the Taft Museum of Art in Cincinnati, Ohio. Before coming to the Taft, she was Chief Curator at the Nelson-Atkins Musuem in Kansas City. For full details, see the Taft's website: http://www.taftmuseum.org/pages/news.php?33
Learn MoreJosh Neufeld, an art history major who graduated in 1989, publishes a new book on Hurricane Katrina
August 27, 2009
From the New York Times: Graphic Memories of Katrina's Ordeal By George Gene Gustines The magnitude of Hurrican Katrina is depicted on a personal level in the new graphic novel. The book, released last Tuesday, tells the story of seven survivors who were living in and around New Orleans, and is based on research and interviews conducted by Mr. Neufeld. It is the latest example of the expansion of the graphic format to include nonfiction and reportage as well as superheroes and fantasy.
Learn MoreOberlin Art Faculty recipient of Creative Workforce Fellowship Award
June 12, 2009
Don Harvey, Visiting Assistant Professor of Art has been awarded for pantings accomplished over the past two years.
Learn MoreOberlin Art Student wins AICUO Award
April 30, 2009
Amy Giovanna Rinaldi ’09 has been named the Grand Award winner in the 2008-09 Excellence in the Visual Arts Competition sponsored by the Association of Independent Colleges and Universities of Ohio.
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