Frankenstein Invitational
October 31, 2012 by art
Over thirty artists explore the theme of Frankenstein in the “Frankenstein Invitational” in the Nutting Gallery. “The novel Frankenstein was a warning against the expansion of modern man in the Industrial Revolution, alluded to in the novel’s subtitle, The Modern Prometheus” said gallery director Robert Villamagna and “Mary Shelly is likely to have acquired some ideas for Frankenstein’s character...
Read more of this articleStudents Strengthen their Education Via Internships in DC, London
October 23, 2012 by art
Internships for DMD and Communication students OCTOBER 17, 2012 BY MZAMBITO West Liberty University students enjoy the advantage of a well-run internship program that strengthens the student experience in special ways. Coordinated by Beverly Burke, assistant to the provost, the program has been affiliated with the Washington Center, Washington, D.C., since 1997. “Internships are the best thing a student can do to distinguish...
Read more of this articleDrive By Press
October 23, 2012 by art
The crew from the Drive By Press is now visiting West Liberty University. They have set-up outside the printmaking studio in the courtyard of the Hall of Fine Arts and are doing demos, taking questions and selling shirts. While on campus they will be working with the Printmaking 1 class, meeting with students from Brooke High School and lecturing and demoing to Design 1 students. Everyone is welcome at any of the presentations. The...
Read more of this article2012-2013 Art Scholarship Competition
October 7, 2012 by art
Division of Art scholarship 2012West Liberty University’s Division of Art announces the availability of a four-year scholarship for a graduating high school senior who wishes to major in art at West Liberty University. The competition is open to all graduating seniors, and is not limited to residents of West Virginia. Applicants must have submitted an application for admittance to WLU. Students must submit a portfolio of...
Read more of this articlePlexiglass Things
October 7, 2012 by art
The sculpture of Columbus , Ohio’s Tyler Bohm will be on display from October 3 to October 25, 2012 in the Nutting Gallery. His work is designed in a CAD program, and sent to a laser cutter that cuts the CAD file out of a sheet of plexiglas. It is then painted and the resulting components on the reverse side and re-assemble the work, mounting together several layers of plexiglas. The result are organic, layered...
Read more of this articleWLU Students Sell Art at 2012 Oglebayfest
October 7, 2012 by art
West Liberty University was represented at the 2012 Oglebayfest by faculty and students. The Visual Art program provided exhibitor space for our ceramics, crafts and painting students. Faculty members Robert Villamagna Nancy Tirone, Lambros Tsuhlares and West Liberty librarian Cheryl Harshman also exhibited. Oglebayfest is the biggest festival in the greater Wheeling area attracting over 80,000 people to the park. Dozens...
Read more of this articleDebra Joyce Dawson, “Plein Air Painter”
September 10, 2012 by art
“Plein air Painter,” the paintings by Debra Joyce Dawson opens the 2012–2013 academic year in the Nutting Gallery. Debra’s colorful paintings capture the light, color and essence of the landscapes before her. She is a founding member of the Ohio Plein Air Society and paints in Ohio, Italy, and Ireland. The opening reception was on Wednesday, August 5, 5:30-7:00 and photos of the opening can be viewed...
Read more of this articleSenior Exhibition 2012
April 23, 2012 by art
The spring 2012 Senior Exhibition opens Wednesday, April 18th. This years show features the work of graduating seniors Seth Miller, Kelly Lumbatis, Samantha Wilson, Victoria Lavorini, Alex Allen, Kylie Emfinger, Sam Starkey and Jessica Gordon. The show features a mix of styles and techniques and has been praised as the most interesting gallery shows of the year. The gallery opening is Wednesday April 20th from 5:30 to 7...
Read more of this articleArtist-as-Brand workshop April 26th
April 23, 2012 by art
Artist Greg Spalenka will be conducting his “Artist as Brand” workshop on April 26th in the Paul N. Elbin library on the campus of West Liberty University. The 10 hour workshop is free and open to University students, faculty and community members. There is room for 25 attendees and anyone interested in participating can register by emailing or calling Brian Fencl at [email protected] or at (304) 336-8433. The workshop...
Read more of this articleThe Meat Show
January 17, 2012 by art
The Meat Show opens at 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. in the Nutting Art Gallery on January 18th, 2012. The theme this year was voted on by WLU Art faculty and each piece in the exhibition reflects on that theme. Past themes include Buildings, Super Heroes, and 2011′s Paper, Scissors, Rock. The show will run until February 9th.You can follow the activities in the Nutting Gallery on Facebook. The show runs from January...
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