FORT WAYNE, Ind. – The University of Saint Francis will host artist exhibitions this fall by Michael Poorman, Kim Rae Taylor and Schaller Gallery Ceramics.
Each of the exhibitions will also have receptions. All events are free and open to the public.
Michael Poorman Exhibition
The Poorman exhibition is on display now and runs through Nov. 8 in the Lupke Gallery on the USF North Campus, 2702 Spring St. Poorman is a Fort Wayne artist and photographer who has been a part of the local art scene for more than 50 years. The exhibit includes more than 40 original works on paper in a variety of mixed media, including pastel, ink and acrylic. In addition, there are works of art from his personal collection of local and national artists. He has generously donated these works to the university’s permanent collection. A reception will be 5-7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 26 in the Lupke Gallery
Kim Rae Taylor Exhibition
Taylor’s exhibition will run Oct. 3-30 in the Weatherhead Gallery at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center, located off Leesburg Road on the campus, 2701 Spring St. Taylor’s artwork portrays a variety of themes that draw from nature, language and gender. A reception will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Weatherhead Gallery. Taylor will also present an artist lecture at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 30 in the North Campus auditorium.
“Specific & Unique” Schaller Gallery Exhibition
A ceramic exhibition curated by Schaller Gallery in St. Joseph, Mich., will run Oct. 3-30 in the Goldfish Gallery at the Rolland Center. A reception will be 6-8 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 5 in the Goldfish Gallery.
Lupke Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. weekdays. Weatherhead Gallery and Goldfish Gallery hours are 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday and 1-5 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, contact the School of Creative Arts at 260-399-8064 or email CreativeArts@sf.edu. Event postings can also be found at art.sf.edu.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 70 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs through the School of Health Sciences, School of Liberal Arts and Sciences, Keith Busse School of Business and Entrepreneurial Leadership and School of Creative Arts. In addition to its traditional programs, USF designs focused curricula for working adults in Fort Wayne, Crown Point and online. USF Downtown houses the university’s business and music technology programs while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. The University of Saint Francis campus experience includes 18 athletic programs boasting two individual and four team NAIA national championships and is recognized as an NAIA Five-Star Champion of Character institution. Approximately 2,200 students from a broad geographic region attend USF.