In the Bush Art Center, we’ve opened the year with two exciting exhibitions. Why We Collect, in the Baer and Permanent Collection Galleries, features work from the St. Norbert College Art Collection as well as the chance for visitors to purchase art out of the Art for All vending machine. April Beiswenger: “In collateral light must I be comforted”, in the Godschalx Gallery, navigates the intersection between clothing, technology, and the art of perception. Both exhibitions run through September 21, 2019.
Godschalx Gallery, April Beiswenger Exhibition,
Work by artist Jean Stamsta that was gifted to the art collection at St. Norbert College by Jean and Duane Stamsta and Kohler Foundation, Inc., in the Why We Collect exhibition.
A vending machine full of art curated by Katie Ries. Everything is for sale for $5 or less.
A vending machine full of stickers featuring awesome women. Curated by April Beiswenger and located in the Bush Art Center lobby.
Welcome to our 2019-20 season! We’re kicking off the year with a celebration of creative work on campus. Why We Collect, in the Baer and Permanent Collection galleries, features work from the St. Norbert College Permanent Collection. After taking a look at some of the works collected by St. Norbert College, you’ll have the opportunity to add to, or start, your own collection with a purchase from the Art for All vending machine. The vending machine, curated by Katie Ries, Associate Professor of Art at St. Norbert College, offers the opportunity to purchase art for $5 or less.
The Godschalx Gallery features April Beiswenger:“In collateral light must I be comforted”, an exhibition that navigates the intersection between clothing, technology, and the art of perception. April Beiswenger is Associate Professor of Theatre at St. Norbert College.
During these exhibitions, which run from August 26 – Sept. 21, we encourage visitors to enjoy a self-directed exercise in Slow Looking. A guide to this practice will be available in the gallery. Also, join us for fun activities in the Bush Art Center during the campus-wide SNC Day event on Sept. 21, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.
The galleries open for the 2018-19 academic year on August 27. Gallery hours are M, T, W, F, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. and Thursdays, 9 a.m. – 7 p.m. We look forward to seeing you this fall!
Need a few minutes away from your work to spark your creative juices or see your current project from a different perspective? Take an Art Break in the galleries! Stop by the Bush Art Center for coffee, tea and treats and a stroll through the galleries. Art curator Shan Bryan-Hanson will be on hand to answer any questions you have about the art on exhibit, or you can stroll in silence. Warm drinks and a fresh take await!
Art Break will take place on the following dates; stop by for five minutes or settle in for a longer visit, whatever your schedule allows.
Though we close for the current season on May 5 (five more days to catch the Senior Art Exhibition), we have many good things in the works for fall. See you in August!
There was much to see, learn, and make in the Bush Art Center on SNC Day this past Saturday! Here are a few highlights:
Volunteers Coneria Nansubua and Emma Hanson demonstrating the flower making project to visitors.
Detail image of a wall piece by April Beiswenger
Visitors made flowers out of organic cotton and recycled t-shirt fabric. The project was inspired by a piece in the April Beiswenger: 1000 T-Shirt Project exhibit.
Visitors waiting to tour the tiny house on display as part of the Shelter and Clothing exhibit.
Rebecca Rutter, tiny house owner, designer and builder, gave tours of the house from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. The house drew a lot of interest with steady waiting lines all day long. In case you missed it, there are three more days to tour the house! Open house hours are Wednesday, noon- 2 p.m., Thursday, noon-2 p.m. and Friday, 11:00-1:00 p.m., through Friday, Sept. 23.
Garments by Alabama Chanin on exhibit in the Baer GalleryMap piece by April Beiswenger on exhibit in the Godschalx Gallery
On display throughout the day were, among other artworks, gorgeous hand-sewn garments by Alabama Chanin in the Shelter and Clothing exhibit and a map piece illustrating where t-shirts are made in the 1000 T-Shirt Project exhibit.
SNC alum, Hannah Kestly and student, Maria Deau visiting with professor Ben Chan in the Boot Making WorkshopA full shop! Professor Ries and her son at the boot workshop.
A lot of boot making fun happened in the critique studio. SNC students and alums helped visitors craft boot models and handed out screen prints. The project was designed by professor Katie Reis and student collaborator, Maria Deau.
Creating tiny house designsTiny house drawings
Kids stopped in the Baer Gallery to draw their own tiny house designs.
Other events throughout the day included Art and Design lectures presented by Art professor, Fr. Jim Neilson and Theatre professor, April Beiswenger. Cheers to another great SNC Day!