Undergraduate Research & Creative Activity Symposium call for abstracts

The College of Arts and Sciences includes students in more than 50 different majors.  The URCA Symposium is a great way to highlight this diversity.  

The Fifth Annual College of Arts and Sciences Undergraduate Research and Creative Activity Symposium is scheduled for Tuesday, April 1, 2014. This yearly event highlights the variety of research, scholarly and creative activities of students throughout the College of Arts and Sciences.  

Participation is open to all students who are declared majors in a program within the College of Arts and Sciences. Students may choose to give an oral presentation, poster presentation, exhibition, or a performance.  

To participate, students must submit an abstract with faculty sponsorship.  The deadline for submitting abstracts is 5:00 p.m. on Friday, January 17, 2014. 

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Student art work to be part of "Symposium Against Indifference" event on Thursday, November 14

Digital art created by our students will be part of Thursday evening's multimedia literary experience, "Sensing Literature from Latin America and the Caribbean." 

Using collective multimedia performances, AU students will interpret the sounds, atmospheres and realities created in literary masterpieces.  Lighting, photography, film and art combine to create sensorial experiences of literature intended to bridge the gap imposed by language and cultural difference.

This is a unique opportunity to learn about the history of Latin America and its quest for cultural identity and freedom through a contemporary interpretation of literature and art.

 The event begins at 7:00 p.m. (Thursday, November 14, 2013 in the Trustees Room (upper convo).  It is one of a variety of events in the university's current Symposium Against Indifference: "Engaging Latin American and the Caribbean."

Students enjoy trip to Pittsburgh

Thanks to all the students and chaperones that made our November 9 trip to Pittsburgh a success. Students enjoyed visiting the Carnegie Museum of Art for their Carnegie International Exhibition.  This triennial event features contemporary artists from around the world.  There was lots to see and think about.  The group also made a stop at  the warhol before leaving Pittsburgh.  Special thanks to Priscilla Roggenkamp for coordinating this great trip.

Fears (and Costumes) on Display October 31 in the Coburn Gallery

Start your Halloween night right by joining us in the Coburn Gallery for a Halloween Costume Ball and the opening of our new exhibit, "Drawing on our Fears." The exhibit features artwork from Julie Elman's "Fear Project."  Elman has created a series of more than 125 works of art depicting fears, based on interviews with others. The phobias depicted range from commonly shared fears such as fear of failure or death, to very personal fears such as a fear of centipedes or fears surrounding various diseases.


Read and see more about this innovative project on-line and join us to check it out in person.  "Drawing on Our Fears" will be at the Coburn Gallery from October 31 through November 22.  The opening reception on Halloween Day will begin at 4:30 p.m. and end at 6:30 p.m. Yes, there will be prizes, so plan your costumes now!

Coburn Gallery's current exhibition "Variable Vessels" runs through October 26 and features a collection of ceramics curated by artist and AU alumnus Matt Schiemann.

Reflecting on Modern Art

If you missed the recent trip to Cleveland, make sure you don't miss our next trip. On Saturday, November 9, we head to Pittburgh for the Carnegie International, an exhibition of contemporary artists from around the world. This is a trienniel exhibition and a great chance to get immersed in current and emerging trends. Carnegie International is coming up in November. All art students are encouraged to attend. Details are below. Contact Priscilla Roggenkamp for more details or to sign up for the trip.

What is it?
The Carnegie International is a triennial exhibition featuring contemporary artists from around the world.

When is it?
Saturday, November 9th

Itinerary
7:00am: leave from the art side of the parking lot. Field trip forms must be signed before we leave!
10:00: Arrive in Pittsburgh
10:00 until 1:00 See Carnegie International Exhibition and the Scaife Galleries at the Museum
Lunch at the museum before 1:00
1:00: Regroup and decide what’s next
2:30-3:30 leave for Ashland

5:30-7:00 arrive back in Ashland

What will it cost? 
Admission: $12 with student ID
Gas: $10
Lunch: Bring at least $10

Art Saturday offers Painting for Young Artists, October 19

“Art Saturdays” will be offering Painting for Young Artists on Saturday, October 19 from 10-11 a.m. This class will be geared toward painters ages 4-9. The cost is $5. The young artists will explore several different painting styles from the Post Impressionists and Abstract Expressionists. 

Registration is required prior to the class date as class sizes are limited. For more information, contact The Coburn Gallery.

Ashland University’s Coburn Gallery and Art Club collaborate on “Art Saturdays,” an educational and creative experience for children 7 to 13 years old. On September 28, ceramic artist Matthew Schiemann led a class on clay for young artists. Thanks to all of our Art Club student helpers!

Coming Up:  "Art is Super"  Super Heroes and art -  November 2, 10 a.m.-12 noon for ages 7-13.

Road Trip to the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh

Art students are encouraged to join us for a trip to the Carnegie Museum of Art in Pittsburgh this fall.  See what’s current, what’s thought-provoking, what’s inspiring! We'll be taking in the Carnegie International Exhibition. 

What is it?

The Carnegie International is a triennial exhibition featuring contemporary artists from around the world.  

When is it? 

Saturday, November 9^th

Itinerary

7:00am: leave from the art side of the parking lot.  Field trip forms must be signed before we leave!

10:00: Arrive in Pittsburgh

10:00 until 1:00 See Carnegie International Exhibition and the Scaife Galleries at the Museum

Lunch at the museum before 1:00

1:00: Regroup and decide what’s next

2:30-3:30 leave for Ashland

5:30-7:00 arrive back in Ashland

What will it cost? 

Admission: $12 with student ID

Gas: $10

Lunch: Bring at least $10

For additional information or to reserve a space, e-mail Priscilla Roggenkamp, or call x 5194.