Join Justina Martino (MA, Art History, ‘15) for a Verge Art
Center Lunchtime Art Chat with Muzi Li Rowe (MFA, Art Studio,
‘17) on April 30 at 12:00 PM (PST). Muzi, a Verge Center Ali
Youssefi Project alum, will share a slideshow about her art,
inspirations and processes and attendees will have the
opportunity to ask questions.
Steven Harvey Fine Art Projects (SHFAP) presents “Conduit,” a two
person exhibition featuring alum Daniel Herr (BA, ‘04).
“Conduit” will be on view from March 24 – April 24, 2021.
Artists at University of Alabama, Birmingham, including alum and
UAB instructor Ryan Meyer (MFA ‘18), give their perspective
on the pandemic in the group show “Work from Home.” Faculty and
staff in UAB’s Department of Art and Art History are
exhibiting work created during and about COVID 19 at UAB’s
Sustainablity’s Solar House from March 1-May 30.
Lomex in New York is featuring a solo exhibit by alum Andrea
Fourchy (BA ‘12), her second show at Lomex. “Girlfriends” will be
on be on view until April 25, 2021.
Artsy recently launched First Look, a timed sale of new-to-market
works by women artists that its Curatorial team considers “ones
to watch.” Artsy’s curators include alum Anna Valdez (BA
‘09) in this group of exceptional talent with rising
critical appreciation, and growing collector interest –
artists breaking new ground and poised to reach new audiences in
2021.
It’s Women’s History Month – a time to reflect on progress
and battles left undone. It’s also perfect timing for
Julia Couzens’ exhibition “Stitch ‘n Bitch.” Alum Julia
Couzens (MFA ‘90) is an uncompromising artist and writer of
discerning insight. Drawing upon over thirty years steeped in the
vernacular of modernist and contemporary art history, Couzens
focuses her critical lens on gender disparity in the visual arts
in her new show ”Stitch ‘n Bitch” which opens at the
Patricia Sweetow Gallery on Saturday, April 3.
The Verge Center for the Arts is re-opening
and presenting its first exhibition in a year on site.
“Class of
2020″ showcases the work of the 2020 Ali Youssefi Project
(AYP) artists in residence, including alum Brooklynn Johnson (MFA
‘19), Vincent Pacheco (MFA ‘17), and Muzi Li Rowe (MFA
‘17).
Alum Amy Lincoln’s (BA, 2003) solo show “Seascapes” has
opened at the Taymour Grahn Projects in London. The
online exhibition will be on display from March 5 to March
26, 2021. An interview with Lincoln is available through the
online exhibiton as well.
Are you tired of eating lunch alone? Join Justina Martino (M.A.,
art history, ‘15) Public Engagement and Outreach Manager)
and Brooklynn Johnson (M.F.A. art studio, ‘
Alum Sofia Lacin (BA ‘08), who along with Hennessy Christophel
form the group Studio Tutto, recently
installed a sculpture and mural at the entrance of a new
life science research campus in Torrey Pines, San Diego.
“Flock” is a collection of 150 mirror
polished-stainless steel birds that visually merge with the
landscape to give the illusion of abstracted
birds lifting off of the sloped hill.
Anna Muradyan (BA ‘18) is participating in “Devil
in the Details,” an exhibition at the Chautauqua Visual
Arts showcasing alum of their Chautauqua School of Art residency
program.
Alum Joshua Pelletier’s (MFA ‘10) solo show at Burb Contemporary
goes live January 22 at 6 pm PST. “Something
Rancid About You” showcases Pelletier’s latest ink drawings
that vent ”his frustration towards the inequities in our
society that the covid-19 pandemic has helped to lay bare.”
For inquiries regarding the works in “Something Rancid About
You,” please email the artist directly at dublevae@gmail.com
The work of alum Maryann Steinert-Foley (BA ‘11) will be featured
in the exhibition “Equine Therapy II” at b. sakata
garo in Sacramento. The show runs from January 5 to January
30, 2021. There will be an artist reception on January 9 from 6-8
pm.
Visitors are required to wear a mask or face covering for
the duration of their stay.
b. sakata garo
923 Twentieth Street
Sacramento, CA 95811
916-447-4276
The latest AML
Space (Art Music Lit Space) virtual show — “Survival Sounds”
— features the work of AML curators and UCD alum Tavarus
Blackmon (MFA ‘18), Joy Miller (MFA ‘28) and Derek Kwan.
Alum Caz Azevedo’s (MFA ‘20) Community Art Center is hosting
another Second
Saturday Art Talk featuring fellow alum Orang Hutan (MFA ‘20)
this coming January 7, 2021 at 6 pm. Orang Hutan will discuss her
close relationship with her choice medium of fire.
These events are free and open to the public in efforts to help
provide art education to the community.