The John P. Weatherhead Gallery 2007-2008 Schedule:

Sandy Skoglund

September 8 – October 26

Presidential Gala Opening: September 8, 6-9pm

Closer Look Lecture: October 26, 7:30pm

An exhibition of works by Sandy Skoglund, one of the America’s foremost installation artists, will be on display at the University of Saint Francis. Skoglund laboriously constructs tableaux for the camera with her elaborate, room-sized installations and resulting Ciba-chrome photographs. Skoglund has participated in over 100 solo exhibitions and her works are included in 64 major museum collections. The exhibition is free to the public and will feature one of the artist's sets entitled Breathing Glass along with the artist’s photo of the installation. Visitors will have the opportunity to view the two side-by-side along with additional Skoglund photographs such as Gathering Paradise. Skoglund will attend the opening of the exhibition, meet with the public and deliver a free public lecture as part of the Closer Look Lecture Series on Friday, October 26th.

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This program is presented in part by the Indiana Arts Commission, a state agency, and the National Endowment for the Arts, a federal agency.

Alumni/Faculty Exhibition

November 3 – November 25

Opening: November 3, 7-9pm

This annual tradition showcases new work by alumni of the School of Creative Arts at the University of Saint Francis. A wide variety of mediums will be on display as well as work by the faculty of the School of Creative Arts.

Contemporary Craft Exhibition

December 1 – January 20

Opening: December 1, 7-9pm

This annual tradition showcases numerous regional and national artists working in clay, fiber, glass, metal, stone, and wood. Most of the pieces exhibited will be affordable, serving as a great source for holiday shopping.

The Eclectic Collector: Fort Wayne’s Affinity for the Arts

January 26 – March 2

Opening: January 26, 6-9pm

This exhibition will showcase examples from private art collections in the Fort Wayne community. Works from around the world and from many time periods will be on display. This promises to be a unique opportunity to see rare and exotic objects of significance that have found their way to Fort Wayne.

32nd Annual High School Exhibition

March 9 – March 23

Opening: March 9, 1-3pm, Awards: 2:00pm

This annual exhibition showcases the very best by high school students around the region. High schools from Indiana, Michigan, and Ohio may submit as many as 10 pieces each by their students. Cash awards as well as over $30,000 in art scholarships are available to eligible students who participate.

32nd Annual USF Student Art Exhibition & SOCA Student Awards Ceremony

April 5 – April 27

Opening: April 5, 6-9pm, Weatherhead and Lupke Galleries

Awards Ceremony, 7:30pm in the North Campus Auditorium

This exhibition displays artwork and features musical performances by students studying in the School of Creative Arts. More than 1,000 pieces are exhibited throughout the Rolland Art Center and the University galleries, specifically the Weatherhead and Lupke Galleries. Performances by the University Jazz Ensemble will take place in the North Campus Auditorium. The SOCA Student Awards Ceremony honors artists, musicians and scholars for high achievement in the arts and those students who have the best representation in the exhibition. Scholarships are awarded.

The Modernist Movement and Beyond: The Works of Peter Macchiarini and Daniel Macchiarini / Earl Pardon and Tod Pardon

May 2 - May 30

Opening: Friday, May 2, 6-9pm

In partnership with the Fort Wayne Museum of Art’s American Modernist Jewelry Exhibition, The School of Creative Arts will be showcasing the works of Peter Macchiarini and his son Daniel Macchiarini as well as Earl Pardon and his son Tod Pardon. This exhibition is curated by Modernist Jewelry Author and Dealer, Marbeth Schon.

Graduate Thesis Exhibition: Kristine Bradley, Cindy Haggenjos, Bev Hinrichsen, Erin Overmeyer , Laura Strader

June 7 - June 27

Opening: Saturday, June 7, 7-9pm

This exhibition spotlights graduate students who are completing their Masters of Arts degree at the School of Creative Arts. Each student exhibiting displays work specifically included in their final thesis.

THE HOOSIER BIG TOP: The Circus in Indiana and around the World

July 12 – August 22

Opening: Saturday, July 12, 7-9pm

This exhibition will display artifacts and memorabilia from the Circus Hall of Fame, in Peru, Indiana. Costumes, original posters, stage sets, wagons, and many more unique and historic pieces will be shown during the exhibition. This exhibition truly will be FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY. This exhibition is a sponsored event of the Fort Wayne Three Rivers Festival.