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Hartford Art School Galleries

from Hartford Art School Viewbook

by University of Hartford

from Hartford Art School Viewbook, page 6

Article from: Hartford Art School Viewbook

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Joseloff Gallery, Silpe Gallery, Kaman Print Study Center

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Joseloff Gallery

The Joseloff Gallery showcases exhibitions in all media, by internationally recognized artists, as well as Hartford Art School faculty and students. The Gallery brings significant and engaging works of art to the attention of a broad public audience through exhibitions and related programs designed to foster dialogue and discussion. Opening receptions and lively social events accompany each show. In addition to Faculty, Goldfarb, and Koopman Chair exhibitions, recent Joseloff exhibitions have included Every Fiber of my Being, featuring the work of Bisa Butler, Jessica Campbell, Luis Flores, Nano Herhandez, and Preta Wolzak. Pressed: A Celebration for 40 Years of the HAS Print Workshop was a notable exhibition in the Joseloff Gallery as was a touring exhibition mounted in collaboration with UHart’s College of Education, Nursing and Health Professions—Bespoke Bodies: the Design and Craft of Prosthetics.

Donald and Linda Silpe Gallery

The Donald and Linda Silpe Gallery is a stimulating exhibition space that focuses on experimentation and exploration of new ideas in art making.

Students and faculty benefit from the two classic white-cube spaces to realize creative projects.

The Silpe Gallery presents comprehensive group shows, such as the annual First Year Foundation Exhibition and BFA thesis exhibitions, featuring work by Hartford Art School students. Each year, the Silpe Gallery presents Community, in collaboration with Connecticut Community Colleges, and the Connecticut Scholastic Art Exhibition and Awards, a joint project with the Connecticut Art Education Association. The Silpe recently played host to drink 2, a national invitational exhibition and to an exhibition by Antonio Martorelli & Pele Prints.

In addition, international artist and HAS alumnus Mark Dion presented the exhibition Mark Dion Print Re/View, which he created in the HAS printmaking studios. Alumni return to campus as professional artists during alumni invitational exhibitions. The most recent alumni exhibition, Redux, allowed the classes of 2020 and 2021 the opportunity to exhibit work that could not be seen during their senior years due to the pandemic.

Helen S Kaman Print Study Center

The Helen S Kaman Print Study Center houses more than 2,000 works on paper in the HAS collection, including prints, drawings, photographs, and artists’ books. The temperature- and humidity-controlled space was established through a gift from the Charles H. Kaman Charitable Foundation.

The Kaman Print Study Center is open to averyone who is interested in works on paper and printmaking techniques. Come view the gems of the collection, like the groundbreaking work of Bauhaus artist Josef Albers or the stunning photographic prints by Audrey Flack. Please email joseloff@hartford.edu to make your appointment.

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Programming to round out your undergraduate experience and to enchance your résumé!

INTERNATIONAL DISTINGUISHED ARTISTS SYMPOSIUM AND EXHIBITION

Established in 1994, our weeklong International Distinguished Artists Symposium and Exhibition, funded by Mrs. Howard F. Whitney, brings artists of international stature to campus. During the event, you will have the opportunity to assist these artists in the construction of their artwork, benefit from the visiting artists’ critiques of your work, and attend a variety of lectures. The week culminates with a symposium moderated by an internationally known art professional, and an exhibition of work by some of the leading artists of our time.

Visiting Artists

The Georgette and Richard Koopman Distinguished Chair in The Visual Arts

The Georgette and Richard Koopman Distinguished Chair in the Visual Arts was established in 1988 for the purpose of bringing in artists of international reputation as faculty of the Hartford Art School.

The chair is rotated among departments, with individuals teaching for a semester or the full academic year. They also present a public lecture, and exhibiting their work in the Joseloff Gallery. Students can learn directly from artists whose work is chronicled in contemporary art history.

The Painting department will host the Koopman Chair for the 2022–23 academic year, featuring the artist Genevieve DeLeon.

For 2021–22, the Koopman Chair featured the Illustration department with John Jude Palencar teaching in the fall and spring semesters. The exhibition showcased the work of both John Jude Palencar and illustrator Floyd Cooper, who was postumously honored as Koopman Chair.

Other recent Koopman Chairs have included Megan and Murray McMillan, Jeff Thompson, Paul Ramirez Jonas, and Steven Holmes in the former Integrated Media Arts Department.

Auerbach Visitinng Artist Lecture Series

The Hartford Art School, through the generosity of the Beatrice Fox Auerbach Foundation, established the Auerbach Visiting Artist Lecture Series in 2001. This fund enables the Hartford Art School to bring four visiting artists to campus annually; they are in residence for one or two days, give a public lecture, and spend time in the studios critiquing students’ work. A list of Auerbach lectures can be found at hartford.edu/art.

Recent Auerbach lecturers have included:

,Steven Young Lee, Ceramics

Catalina Ouyang, Sculpture

Gail Anderson, Visual Communication Design

Barbara Bosworth, Photography

American Artist, Integrated Media Arts

Althea Murphy Price, Printmaking

Koltenuk Lecture Series In Art And Healthcare

Organized by the Hartford Art School, noted lecturers in the arts and healthcare are invited to campus on a regular basis to speak to the community about innovative arts programming in medical settings, and the significant impact the arts can have on healing.

Recent lectures in this series were presented by Amanda Almon, certified medical illustrator and ArtsPractica’s Alexa Miller.

Annual Alumni Forum

This event is held each year and is an opportunity to draw attention to stellar alumni doing notable work in the field. It takes on a different theme each year.

The 2022 Forum featured three alumni from our MFA programs:

Justin-Michael Emmanuel, Photography

Kennedy Marshall, Illustration

Leslie Sobel, Interdisciplinary

A panel discussion format was employed and was moderated by Mary Mattingly.

Departmental BFA Thesis Exhibitions

As a capstone experience in each discipline, you will mount departmental thesis exhibitions during the spring semester of your final year. These departmental exhibitions will afford you an opportunity to exhibit your most recent work. You will gain valuable experience with fundraising, budgeting, promotion, curation, and installation of your work through these exhibitions. Departments often bring in guest critics to discuss your work and give you guidance for potential next steps as you enter the art and design markets.

**THE FIVE POINTS GALLERY exterior enterence**

The Five Points Gallery Launchpad Program

This incubator program, introduced in March 2016 to support emerging artists through affordable studio space, has been expanded to accommodate recent graduates of the Hartford Art School. The shared studio spaces are located above Five Points Gallery in the heart of historic downtown Torrington, Conn. In addition to workspace, the initiative offers a mentorship program, experience managing the Five Points Anex Gallery, programming and opportunities at the new Five Points Art Center, a serious emerging artist community, and a Five Points biennial exhibition opportunity. This incredible opportunity is the result of a strong ongoing partnership between Five Points Arts and the Hartford Art School.

Internship

Internships provide you exposure to various art and design-related working environments. You will have the opportunity to build a stronger portfolio and résumé, earn credits through on-the-job experience, and gain insight into career goals. Interns learn new skills, acquire confidence and first-hand knowledge of the workplace, and develop professional work habits. Information about student internships can be found at hartford.edu/art.

C3 Internship Funding Initiative

Thanks to the generosity of Hartford Art School Endowment, Inc. donors, we are happy to announce the HAS Creative Career Connection (C3). This fund is intended to help undergraduate students participate in valuable internships or artist residency experiences that have great potential but may not be “affordable” for all students. It is a competitive program for those pursuing a high-quality practicum that is likely to further their academic goals, professional goals, and career exploration. Internships or residencies need not be credit-bearing to be eligible.

Applicants Must:

• Have their primary major in the Hartford Art School: BFA Studio or BA Art History

• Have a level of financial need

• Hold a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher

• Complete the internship or residency prior to graduation

• Have applied for, or been accepted into, an internship or residency that provides significant experience over several weeks

C3 funding may also be available to underwrite the cost of studio rental through the Five Points Gallery’s Launchpad Initiative for up to one full year after graduation.

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Professional Practices

Our Professional Practices course provides Fine Arts students an overview of opportunities in the fine arts and related fields. In this course, you will work on projects that range from résumé building to exhibition curating. This course is dedicated to addressing critical skills to prepare you to succeed as you enter the world as professionals upon graduation. The course is generally taken in the spring of your junior year.

Professional practices are naturally integrated into the junior and senior level courses in the visual communication areas of study including Illustration and Visual Communication Design.

Study Abroad

Hartford Art School students are encouraged to spend a semester studying abroad and representing our school at some of the world’s best institutions of art and design. Our students have traveled the world, taking advantage of unique insights offered through immersion in other cultures. Recent students have attended study abroad programs in France, Italy, the UK, and South Korea.

Commencement

Every year, Hartford Art School seniors proudly wear their decorated graduation caps for the Commencement ceremony.

Graduate Programs At The Hartford Art School

We offer two low-residency Master of Fine Arts degrees:

Illustration

This prestigious program is the only low residency MFA in the country that is dedicated exclusively to illustration. Whether you’re looking to pursue a career in education, revitalize your creativity, or reinvent your portfolio, you can earn an MFA in Illustration while maintaining your career and commitments at home. You’ll be surrounded by fellow students who are, highly motivated, established illustrators, illustrator/graphic designers, and illustration educators from across the country. The independent, tutorialbased program structure requires two and one-third years to complete. hartford.edu/illustrationmfa

Photography

Our innovative MFA program is designed for both mature individuals with established experience in the field and recent graduates who wish to further their practices. It differentiates itself from other programs by coupling intensive on-campus sessions in the summer with traveling spring and fall sessions. This model enhances our ability to be a truly international program—from our students, to faculty, to meeting destinations off premises. The art world is situated within a global market and our program is designed to access and utilize this enriching perspective. hartford.edu/photomfa