Shows to Enter

MOST IMPORTANT for USM current art students, enter the 2012 Student Exhibition. This is a juried exhibition and Greg Moran, a sculptor from Gulfport MS, will be the juror for the fine art section of this show. Participating in shows is really important for students. All graduate programs and employers that I know want to see that you have taken the time and effort to put your work out for the public to interact with. These shows are lines on your resume and the more you have the more competitive you will be in the job market and for graduate positions.

Information and applications for the 2012 Annual Student Show are available in the art office.

Other shows you can enter-

Juried Shows-
Works on Paper NYC

Going Green at Crossing Art in Brooklyn, NY

Open call for proposals-
The Soap Factory

WHAT HAVE YOU GOT TO LOSE? You never know until you try!

Artist John Barnes to Give Talk

New Orleans Artist and Dillard University faculty member, John Barnes will give a talk and demo to students and the public Friday, February 24th at 10:00 AM to 12:00 noon at the 3D Arts Building on West 4th Street, in Hattiesburg. 

TROUBLED BLAKK,  19” x 5” x 7”, Painted Wood Construction

WHITNESS, 19” x 5.5” x 6”, Painted Wood Construction

MEAT THE FUTURE,  19” x 6” x 7”, Painted Wood Construction

BRIDGE CITY,  20” x 7” x 9”, Painted Wood Construction

What Mr. Barnes says about his work,

Most of my sculptural work focuses on the aftermath of disasters, and all of the colors and shapes of a disaster-affected reality.  Disasters such as Hurricane Katrina in particular, which I experienced as an evacuee, as well as the current state of expanding war and a troubled economy, which we are all experiencing.  I coined the term “disaster aesthetics” to describe what I’m capturing in my work.  I also attempt to create a bridge between the tragic and the beautiful.  I sum up the totality of these experiences symbolically in the shape of a sinking upturned boat, merged with a ragged disaster –affected house.  I use boats metaphorically to represent personal circumstances, and within the hull of these boats are artifacts from the disaster experience that codify the meanings of that particular moment.  I often use text-based markings throughout the vessels as “tags.” The vessels are designed to be small scale, yet monumental, the smallness relates directly to the individual and their feelings of isolation and vulnerability, the monumental aspects relate to the scope and range of the problems addressed.  These sculptures were all featured in the Prospect.1 U.S. Biennial, New Orleans.

 
In addition Barnes will also give a more formal talk at the Lauren Rogers Museum of Art during their African American Art Symposium, beginning at 1:00 PM up in Laurel on Thursday February 23rd.

For information at the USM event call 610-266-4972
For more information about the Laren Rogers Event call 601-649-6374

A Really Good Read

Read this blog! It highlights a letter that Sol LeWitt wrote to Eve Hess encouraging her not to worry about being cool but to make her own "uncool".

Sol LeWitt's Advice to Eva Hess


I have included this blog in the favorite blog list, because it has some excellent writing and addresses some great contemporary creative efforts.

Gwarlingo

Something to Look Into!

An exciting place to produce some work!

CALL FOR ARTISTS

Annual Pottery and Art Sale

3D Arts Studio, USM Campus on West 4th Street, 2905 West 4th Street, Hattiesburg, MS 39406

Friday, December 9 from noon to 6:00 PM Saturday, December 10 from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM Fantastic art and pottery from students of the 3D Arts Program and the USM Sculpture Guild of the University of Southern Mississippi. Functional ceramics, sculpture, drawings, photographs, all for sale at great prices. Super deals for holiday gifts! Come out and support USM Art students in a festive a creative event! We accept cash and local checks with proper ID.

Cool Video

USM Alum Brian Nettles.

A short film about his pottery down on the Gulf Coast.

Well done Brian!
www.nettlespottery.com/

Stuff to Look At

Student scholarship opportunity from Design Sponge!! 

Exhibition opportunity from 621 Gallery in Tallahassee Florida!