A new HerrOnline for you Subscribe Share Past Issues Translate RSS If this email isn't looking beautiful view it on the web Volume 1 Issue 6 September 2011 NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS SNIPPETS Nnenna Okore. Lamps, magazines, wire and light, varied dimension. 2004. Photo: courtesy of the artist In Okore’s hands, discarded materials become works of art Herron School of Art and Design will feature works by Nnenna Okore in the Robert B. Berkshire, Eleanor Prest Reese and Dorit and Gerald Paul Galleries of Eskenazi Hall from September 30 through November 12, 2011. A public reception will take place on September 30 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. The exhibition is made possible by a gift from William L. Fortune, Jr. and Joseph D. Blakley. READ MORE Herron alumnus Don Gummer installs new work, waxes nostalgic http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c417e7aa12e05023d99e6f7ce&id=45eb783e45[8/20/2012 8:57:38 AM] A new HerrOnline for you and speaks of philanthropy “My name’s Don Gummer. I’m 64. I went to Herron from Ben Davis High School from 1964 to 1966. Then to Boston Museum School and then to Yale and from there to New York City to live and work as an artist. And here I am back at Herron,” said the prominent sculptor during a recent visit. READ MORE Visiting Lecturer in Foundation Studies Brian McCutcheon opens a show that’s Out of this World Visiting Lecturer in Foundation Studies Brian McCutcheon has a big-deal solo show, Out of this World, at the Indianapolis Museum of Art through March 4, 2012. Clearly, he is a proper role model for his Herron students—but not just for his knowledge, creativity and work ethic. By incorporating his obviously beloved son into his most recent body of work, McCutcheon joins the ranks of a cadre of male artists who seem bent, either deliberately or as an unintentional by-product, on making shiny the tarnished perception of artists-as-fathers left by the likes of Gaugin. Paddack’s team creates unique atmosphere for Treasures of the Earth When Steve Paddack, B.F.A. ’84, painting, and owner of Paint Box Studios, was asked during a grade school art class to make a get-well card, “it was about fighting with an alligator,” he said. “The teacher called my parents because of its narrative specificity.” And so his artistic talent was recognized early. READ MORE Travel- and myth-inspired works dominate Lamie’s upcoming exhibition Herron School of Art and Design is a fierce advocate for the positive influence of international travel on the development of an artist. http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c417e7aa12e05023d99e6f7ce&id=45eb783e45[8/20/2012 8:57:38 AM] A new HerrOnline for you Alumnus Phil Lamie’s most recent body of work presents a tangible Phil Lamie illustration of why. Dreaming of Birds READ MORE Photo: courtesy of the artist Inspired by creativity, couple invests in Herron through estate plans How does a 110-year old school continue to position itself as a thriving, well-respected organization of national acclaim? Several factors come into play—a strong mission, quality academic and Frank and Katrina Basile outreach programs and talented staff, faculty and volunteers. Also, Photo: Herron staff critical to maintaining a distinguished reputation are the donors who invest in the organization. Herron School of Art and Design proudly recognizes those individuals who keep the school thriving through planned (deferred) gifts made through their estate plans. READ MORE NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS SNIPPETS Nnenna Okore. Twisted Ambience, newspapers, sticks and twine, varied dimension, 2009. Photo: courtesy http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c417e7aa12e05023d99e6f7ce&id=45eb783e45[8/20/2012 8:57:38 AM] A new HerrOnline for you of the artist In Okore’s hands, discarded materials become works of art Herron School of Art and Design will feature works by Nnenna Okore SEP in the Robert B. Berkshire, Eleanor Prest Reese and Dorit and Gerald Paul Galleries of Eskenazi Hall from September 30 through November 12, 2011. 30 The exhibition is made possible by a gift from William L. Fortune, Jr. and Joseph D. Blakley. A public reception will take place on September 30 from 5:00 p.m. READ MORE to 8:00 p.m. SEP Constructing Nature Works by Garrett Hansen focus 28 on sites where efforts to restore natural environments are taking Basile Gallery place. Sep. 28 - Oct. 22, 2011 READ MORE Photo: courtesy Garrett Hansen SEP Pink Flamingos Free Film 28 Screening In preparation for John Waters Basile Auditorium Pink Flamingos, written, November 12, 2011 appearance Eskenazi Hall produced, composed, shot, at the Madame Walker Theater, 7:00 p.m. edited, and directed by John Herron School of Art and Design Waters will screen the cult classic Pink Flamingos-An Exercise in Poor Taste READ MORE OCT Silent No More Herron will host this exhibition in http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c417e7aa12e05023d99e6f7ce&id=45eb783e45[8/20/2012 8:57:38 AM] A new HerrOnline for you conjunction with IUPUI LGBT 05 Heritage Month activities. Marsh Gallery Eskenazi Hall Oct 5 - 27, 2011 Opening reception Oct 5 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. Photo: courtesy Alice Hoenigman OCT Polyester Free Film 12 Screeing In preparation for John Waters Basile Auditorium Polyester, directed, produced November 12, 2011 appearance Eskenazi Hall and written by John Waters at the Madame Walker Theater, 7:00 p.m. Herron School of Art and Design will screen the cult classic Polyester. READ MORE OCT Live DK performance in 21 Herron Galleries Dance Kaleidoscope will Herron Galleries celebrate Nnenna Okore’s art 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. through a performed response in D K Performance Photo: courtesy the Herron Galleries on Friday, 7:00 p.m. Dance Kaleidoscope October 21. READ MORE NOV Pecker Free Film 02 Screening In preparation for John Waters Basile Auditorium November 12, 2011 appearance http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c417e7aa12e05023d99e6f7ce&id=45eb783e45[8/20/2012 8:57:38 AM] A new HerrOnline for you Pecker, written and directed by Eskenazi Hall at the Madame Walker Theater, John Waters 7:00 p.m. Herron School of Art and Design will screen the cult classic Pecker. READ MORE NOV Collections Notice This is an exhibition about the 02 history of collecting. The content will be based on students' Basile Gallery research projects. It will consist Nov 2 - 19 of reproductions of objects drawn Olaus Worm. Museum from IU campus collections and Wormianum historical research into early modern collecting practices. NOV Material Muse The exhibition will consist of works completed by students in 04 "exchange" painting classes taught by Herron Assistant Marsh Gallery Professor Danielle Reide and Nov 4 - 22 Youngstown State University Dragana Crnjak. Photo: Herron staff NOV This Filthy World Presented by iMOCA and Herron 12 School of Art and Design through the Efroymson Family The Madame Walker Theater Fund of CICF 617 Indiana Avenue Part of the Spirit & Place Festival 7:00 p.m. With the Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival and Big Car READ MORE http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c417e7aa12e05023d99e6f7ce&id=45eb783e45[8/20/2012 8:57:38 AM] A new HerrOnline for you Photo: courtesy of John Waters SEP Never a dull NOV moment Over the next few weeks, in addition to gallery shows, 26 classes and film screenings, there will be no less than 10 Lunch Talks and Artist Lectures 16 you can attend. Assistant Professor Stefan READ MORE Event details go here. Petranek will present a Lunch Talk on October 31 Photo: Herron staff NEWS UPCOMING EVENTS SNIPPETS Agha and Lee win awards at 2011 IDADA Members’ Exhibit Assistant Professor of Foundation Studies Anila Agha and Assistant Professor of Photography Flounder Lee recently won second place and honorable mention awards, respectively, for their works at the 7th Annual IDADA Members’ Exhibit. The exhibit opened on Aug. 31 and runs through Sept. 30 at wUG LAKU'S STUDIO & gARAGE. Barry Blinderman, director of University Galleries at Illinois State University, was the juror. Anila Agha. Dareecha IV, mixed READ MORE media on paper, 41”x41'', 2010 Photo: courtesy of the artist Art and Museum Law course prepares defenders of new art and ideas At the behest of the Fashion, Art and Design Law Society, a student organization, for the first time the Indiana University School of Law- Indianapolis is offering an Art and Museum Law course this fall. “I'm personally finding the course fascinating,” said law student Erin It takes a village to protect a work http://us2.campaign-archive1.com/?u=c417e7aa12e05023d99e6f7ce&id=45eb783e45[8/20/2012 8:57:38 AM] A new HerrOnline for you Albert. of art. Left to right: William Simmonds, president of the FAD READ MORE Law Society; John R. Schaibley III, executive director of the Center for Intellectual Property Law; Patricia K. Kinney, FAD Law Society advisor; and Kenan Farrell, course instructor. Photo: courtesy of Erin Albert Catalog of Berkshire works for sale available online An online catalog of works for sale from the estate of Robert B. Berkshire, Herron alumnus and professor emeritus, is now available at www.robertberkshire.com. The catalog is divided into works on paper, early years, middle years and late years, and includes biographical information, contact information for viewing the works in person, and pricing. Proceeds from the sale of the work benefit students of Herron School of Art and Design by building scholarship and gallery endowment, in accordance with Robert Berkshire’s wishes. Robert Berkshire Photo: Herron archives Hats off to Cavanaugh Hall on its 40th Anniversary If you were to think of a place “where IUPUI set down its roots,” Cavanaugh Hall would likely be it.