Careers in the Visual Arts Panel

Tuesday, November 10, 2009

6-7:30 pm, Civic Square Building, Rm. 110/117

Join us for a panel discussion with professionals from fields such as graphic design, painting, video art, college art teaching, digital media arts, sculpture, and web design. The panelists will talk about what they do, offer advice for entry into their professions (including internship and job searching), and answer your questions.

Panelists:
Tim Beitz, Production Artist, 160OVER90
Danielle Bursk, Digital Stone Project (sculpture)
Melodie Dhondt, Senior Editor / Graphic Designer
Lucas Kelly, Painter / Video Artist / Art Professor
Sarah Sweeney, Digital Media Artist / Web Designer / Art Professor

Space is limited, sign up required. To register, please call 732-932-7997 or 732-445-6127.
Visit careerservices.rutgers.edu for more information.

Intern at Murakami's NY studio

Hey all,

Ironically, I just saw this listing on NYFA looking for interns at Kaikai Kiki New York, LLC
(Long Island City NY)... Murakami's studio. It could be an interesting experience!

MoMA's Bauhaus exhibition

Early next month MoMA launches Bauhaus 1919-1933: Workshops for Modernity which will be open from November 8 to January 25. This important exhibition explores work from the school that first joined art to design, and vice a versa. In addition to seeing the work you can also take part in recreations of bauhaus classes. Remember Fridays are free from 4:00 to 8:00, but get there early.

Nancy Spero

Nancy Spero, an important artist with a strong Mason Gross connection died at the weekend. She exhibited at Rutgers and her husband Leon Golub, also a significant figure in the art world, taught here for many years. Check out her obituary in the New York Times, an appreciation of her work in the Guardian.

Design Criticism MFA Open House

The Design Criticism MFA at SVA is having an open house on November 7. They have a really interesting program so this might be worth checking out for future reference. I think they want to recruit students with some design industry experience. One of the formats they are looking at as a venue for design writing is blogging. http://dcrit.sva.edu/

BFA/ BA Art Open

BFA-BA Art Open
Mason Gross Galleries
Thursday, October 15-Saturday, October 31
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Extended hours on Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.
Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, October 22, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.

Please take the time to see this show before we meet again on Friday the 30th.  Many members of our class have work up and congratulations to you all!

MICA Open House

Maryland Institute College of Art
Open House at MICA for Prospective Graduate Students

MICA Graduate Open House Offers a Rare Opportunity for a First-Hand View of Graduate Study at One of the Nation's Top Colleges of Art and Design

Sunday, November 15, 2009
9-4 pm

http://www.mica.edu

Robert Frank, "The Americans" at the MET

Also as discussed in class here is a link for that show.

Murakami at the Gagosian

http://www.gagosian.com/exhibitions/2009-09-17_takashi-murakami/

For those of you who are interested, the Takashi Murakami show is still up until October 24th. Its at their downtown gallery at 555 W 24th St.

Assignments due by 10/28/09

Hi everyone, 

We will not be meeting next Friday.  Instead you are to visit another exhibition of your choosing and write a review of it.  You should pick an exhibition that you have an invested interest in- that you feel strongly about, either loving it or hating it.  Explain in your review why you chose to see that exhibition- what about it resonates with you? How does it relate to your own work? If you have already reviewed an exhibition at the Zimmerli or on a Rutgers campus, you must choose another non- Rutgers venue. 

You should also read chapter 3 of Seven Days in the Art World, "The Fair" and write a list of 5-10 points of interest.  Again these can be quotes, questions, comments, whatever.  Please refrain from just listing quotes.  We want to see you are considering the topics in the chapter.  

As per our discussion of MFA programs, post-baccalaureate, and other programs in class on Friday- please research a few grad or other programs you may be interested in applying for.  Remember, it is not our intention to assume everyone is interested in a grad program BUT you must make this list anyway- it is a good practice to know what opportunities are available to you even if you are not interested in them.  Remember, a few things to look into- the faculty, current student and alumni artwork, tuition, fellowship, scholarship, and teaching assistantship opportunities, application requirements, facilities, length and program requirements, etc. Make a list of 5 programs you find interesting.  You might want to order the schools' catalogs and look into portfolio review and tour dates. These usually take place in October/November, as most applications are due in January/February for the fall term. 

Please post these assignments to your blogs by Wednesday night the 28th so that Gerry and I have a chance to look them over before Friday's class meeting.  

We will be collecting the final drafts of your resumes and artist statements in class on 10/30.  We will be giving each of you feedback on them.  You resumes should be the "all-inclusive" versions or your art resume.  Your resumes should be designed and printed on good paper as if you were handing it in to a potential employer, school, gallery, etc.

If you are missing posts from previous assignments (like the readings), please complete them as soon as possible to still receive credit. 

Feel free to contact Gerry or I with any questions.

Best,

Megan

                              

best MFA listing

Take a look at the schools on this list to get a sense of what is available, and how they fit with you http://grad-schools.usnews.rankingsandreviews.com/best-graduate-schools/top-fine-arts-schools/rankings

Photo event in Princeton from Charlotte Whalen

dear friends,

I'm going to be in the following show that opens soon: October 24th in

Princeton. It will be a beautiful and very special show - apart from

work by many extraordinary photographers who studied with Emmet, it

will have work of his that has never been seen/published. Not to be

missed! Up until February, so there's plenty of time to visit - but it

would be lovely to see any of you who can make it to the lecture and

opening.

Charlotte Whalen

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Emmet Gowin: A Collective Portrait

October 24, 2009-February 21, 2010

Princeton University Art Museum

Opening: Saturday, October 24, 2009

Lecture by Emmet Gowin, 6:00 pm, McCosh 10, Princeton University

Reception at the museum, 7:00-8:30

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Emmet Gowin: A Collective Portrait celebrates Princeton’s legendary

teacher of photography, who retires in 2009. The exhibition features

work by Gowin, his mentors, and twenty students from the past

thirty-five years. While pursuing careers as diverse as anthropology,

graphic design, activism, and fine art, Gowin’s students trace their

inspiration to his depthless faith in photography as a medium, a

discipline, and a way of life. Join Emmet Gowin as he discusses his

extraordinary career in photography and teaching at Princeton

University. A reception will follow at 7:00 p.m. in the Art Museum.

http://artmuseum.princeton.edu/events/Extended_Pages/Gowin09/

http://artmuseum.princeton.edu/events/viewevent.xml?id=222

Upcoming design related exhibition

Sister Corita

October 23 - December 5, 2009 Sister Corita Talk: Saturday, November 7, 3 PM Zach Feuer Gallery is pleased to present an exhibition of work by the Pop artist, teacher and nun, Sister Mary Corita (1918-1986). Drawn to the power of the word, Sister Corita incorporated fragments of text, slogans and signs taken from billboards, street signs, advertising jingles, pop songs, poems, newspapers and magazines into her work. She sampled quotes by Martin Luther King Jr., Rainer Maria Rilke, Phillip Roth and the Psalms. Sister Corita also appropriated images from magazine and newspaper covers of the Viet Cong, the Pope and the Berrigan Brothers burning draft cards as well as the Wonder Bread logo. Corita's innovative use of loaded text, used alone or combined with images, created powerful graphics. She cropped, skewed, and collaged phrases from disparate sources to enhance the power of the quote and to create unique revolutionary, spiritual and social statements. Sister Corita was not only an activist and Pop artist but also a teacher. At the Immaculate Heart College where Corita taught art, her classrooms were known for their dynamic interdisciplinary environments, in which films were screened, pop music played and large-scale collaborative projects were conceived and executed. She created happenings such as the reinvigorated annual Mary's Day parade and invited her peers, including Buckminster Fuller, Ben Shann and Charles Eames, to lecture. In 1969, Sister Corita left the Immaculate Heart Community and moved to Boston where she continued to make serigraphs and watercolors as well as undertook several important corporate and public commissions. This exhibition will feature Sister Corita's serigraphs from the early 1950's until her death in 1986 and will include memorabilia, such as the books with which she collaborated with Daniel Berrigan and films by Baylis Glascock documenting Corita's happenings and teaching. On November 7 at 3 PM, the gallery will host a talk given by Alexandra Carrera, Director of the Corita Art Center, on the work of Sister Corita. ZACH FEUER GALLERY 530 West 24th Street New York, NY 10011 t. 212 989 7700 f. 212 989 7720 www.zachfeuer.com Gallery Hours: Tuesday-Saturday, 10-6

Assignment Deadlines- Reminder

Due by next Wednesday night, the 14th:
Post a review of an exhibition of your choice
Post 5-10 points of interest: quotes, questions, comments, topics, etc from Chapter 6- The Studio Visit
If you have not already, add some of your interviewee's artwork to illustrate your interview post from last week.

Bring to next class: A draft copy of your resume- the big, all inclusive version, and a draft of an artist statement. Your statement can either be a draft for your statement for your thesis work or a general statement about your artwork.

If you are missing any of the previous assigned posts from your blog, please complete them as soon as possible to still recieve partial credit.

If you have questions about any of the assignments, feel free to contact Gerry or I.

Possible venues for your next exhibition review

Hey all, A few of you requested some recommendations as to galleries to visit for your next exhibition review. Here are a few local shows:

The Zimmerli Museum has two new show that opened last week: Trail Blazers in the 21st Century: Contemporary Prints and Photographs published by Exit Art and Four Perspectives Through the Lens: Soviet Art Photography in the 1970s-80s If you haven't seen it yet, they are also showing:Blocks of Color: American Woodcuts from the 1890s to the present

Visiting artist Cecilia Vicuna is exhibiting in the Douglas Library.

Another venue in New Brunswick is the Alfa Art Gallery. From Oct 9-29, they are showing John Hawaka: A Retrospective.

At the Newark Museum: New Work: Newark in 3D

For shows in New York or elsewhere you can browse Artinfo's Gallery Guide

Remember, you should select an exhibition that you have an invested interest in. Try reading some reviews to learn about artist you have not heard about before. We have a list of links here on the blog under "Art News and Views". You can also look in the NY Times.

Society For Photographic Education National Conference

This year's conference is in Philadelphia.
Deadlines for scholarship opportunities are Nov 1st.  Scholarships pay your admission to the conference as well as a $500 travel stipend.  There are also volunteer opportunities.  See this form: Student Scholarship Opportunities for the 2010 Conference (PDF Form)
Also: www.spenational.org

Guggenheim Internship Opportunity

The deadline for this is Nov 1st.  This is a Spring semester internship available for credit.  

See this link and the press text below for more info:

We are currently recruiting for our Spring 2010 (January 11–April 16) internship cycle in a wide range of departments including Curatorial, Development, Marketing, Exhibition Design, Graphic Design, Web Production, Media and Public Relations, Registrar, Special Events, Education, Conservation, Information Technology, Visitor Services and many more.

Prospective applicants are encouraged to visit our website, www.guggenheim.org/internships to assess their suitability and interest, learn more about the variety of program benefits, and follow the application instructions listed on the site.

Please note that our November 1st application deadline is fast approaching; all applications sent by mail must be postmarked on or before this date.

Qualifications for all internships: BA or MA degree in a relevant field or major and interest in not-for-profit arts sector is desirable. Excellent written and spoken English is necessary. All interns participate in the unique and invaluable Museum Culture Seminar Program, visiting varied New York arts institutions, artist studios, corporate collections, auction houses, etc. Through our exclusive program events, seminars, trips and symposia, interns become familiar with the art world at large as well as make important contacts for a future career in the field. All internships can qualify for school credit.
 

Catalogs

OK-RM are a design group who do a lot of work for galleries and museums. Their work is very very well thought through, as well as being elegant and not getting in the way of the artwork. You will have some printed material to publicize your exhibitions next year, so start looking at and collecting good examples now.

catalogs

OK-RM are a design studio who do a lot of collaborations with artists and art organizations. Take a look at their work not only for the aesthetic but also for the thinking that goes into it. As your show next semester will have a print element it is worth starting to think about some of the options.

Some useful links on Writing Artist Statements

Artists Foundation: How to Write an Artist Statement

NYFA: Portfolio Development: Artist Statements, Resumes and Bios

Artemerging.com: Writing an Artist Statement

Resumes for Artists and Designers

Resumes for Artists and Designers: Download Here

artist's statement

Here is a really elegant approach from a sculptor Peter Scibetta

"The Crit" Top Ten (or eleven) Points of Interest

1) The debate over the usefulness of the crit- Dave Hickey who said “I do not do group crits. They are social occasions that reinforce the norm. They impose a standardized discourse. They privilege unfinished, incompetent art… I don’t care about an artists intentions. I care if the work looks like it might have some consequences.” Vs. Mary Kelly who hosts a group critique where the only person who is not allowed to speak is the presenting artist: “artists often don't fully understand what they've made, so other people's readings can help them see at a conscious level"

2) MFA: Mother Fucking Artist / "the first legitimator in an artist's career"

3) "Baldessari believes that the most important function of art education is to demystify artists: Students need to see that art is made by human beings just like them.”

4) "Creative is definitely a dirty word...it's almost as embarrassing as beautiful or sublime or masterpiece."

5) “Perhaps creativity is not on the agenda at art school because being creative is tacitly considered the un-teachable core of being an artist?”

6) CalArts reminds me of my experience at Mason Gross. For example, "It used to be said that some art colleges instructed their students only up to the wrist they focused on craftsmanship while CalArts educated its artists only down to the wrist.  Its concentration on the cerebral was such that it neglected the fine art of the hand." And "I [try] to imagine how great artists get made in this airless institutional place."

7) "You have to find something that is true to yourself as a person- some non-negotiable core that will get you through a forty-year artistic practice."

8) "Talent is a double-edged sword. What you are given is not really yours. What you work at, what you struggle for, what you have to take command of-- that often makes for very good art."

9) “Criticality is a strategy for the production of knowledge… our view is that art should interrogate the social and cultural ideas of its time.”

10) I would never sit through a crit this long.

11) I’ve never seen a dog in a crit before.

Week-long Video Screenings in Mason Gross Galleries

Please attend at some point. Feel free to walk in at any time and
lounge on the benches. BYOpopcorn
 

Thursday, Oct. 1st: 11- 4:16pm
11:00 AM The Holy Mountain by Alejandro Jodorowsky (1 hr, 55 min)
1 PM Sex Positive by Daryl Wein (1 hr, 16 min)
2:30 PM Diane Bonder Program (24 min)
3:00pm Sex Positive by Daryl Wein (1 hr, 16 min)
 

Friday, Oct. 2nd: 11-3:50pm
11 AM Cremaster 1 by Matthew Barney (40 min)
11:40 AM Cremaster 2 by Matthew Barney (79 min)
1 PM Video One Student Program (30 min)
1:30 PM Net Art/New Media Program (30 min)
2 PM Matt Posey Video Works (20 min)
2:30pm Cremaster 2 by Matthew Barney (79 min)
 

Saturday, Oct. 3rd: 11-4pm
12 pm Battle Royale by Kinji Fukasaku (90 min)
1:30 PM How Will I Know I’m Here by Toby MacLennan (45 min)
2:15 PM IVAW Compilation: Ardele Lister, Damian Catera, Shane Whilden, etc. (54 min)
3:15 How Will I Know I’m Here by Toby MacLennan (45 min)
 

Tuesday, Oct. 4th: 11-3:45pm
11 AM Cremaster 3 by Matthew Barney (3 hrs)
2 PM Stan Brakhage Program (46 min)
3pm How Will I Know I’m Here by Toby MacLennan (45 min)
 

Wednesday, Oct. 5th: 11-6
11 AM Powers of 10 by Ray and Charles Eames (17 min)
11:20 AM Woman in the Dunes by Hiroshi Teshigahara (2 hrs)
1:25 PM La Jetee by Chris Marker (60 min)
2:30 PM Video One Student Program (30 min)
3:00 PM Net Art/New Media Program (30 min)
3:30 PM Matt Posey Video Works (20 min)
4:00 PM IVAW Compilation: Ardele Lister, Damian Catera, Shane
Whilden, etc. (54 min)
5:00pm La Jetee by Chris Marker (60 min)
 

Thursday, Oct. 6th: 11-2:30
11 AM Grey Gardens by The Maysles Brothers (1 hr, 40 min)
1 PM Killer of Sheep by Charles Burnett (83 min)
2:30pm Persona by Ingmar Bergman (83 min)
 

Friday, Oct. 7th: 11-1:45
11 AM Cremaster 4 by Matthew Barney (42 min)
11:45 AM Matthew Barney: No Restraint (1 hr, 12 min)
1 PM Mixed Messages by Kathy Brew (20 min)
1:20 PM A Mother to Hold by LaToya Ruby Frazier (24 min)
1:30 PM Vito Acconci/Bill Viola Excerpts (15 min)
 

Saturday, Oct. 8th: 12-4:40
12pm Day For Night by Francois Truffaut (1 hr, 55 min)
2 PM Kenneth Anger Program (1 hr)
3 PM Extreme Private Eros: Love Song 1974 by Kazuo Hara (97 min)