FORT WAYNE, Ind.—The University of Saint Francis invites the Fort Wayne community to the President’s Art Gala alongside an exhibit featuring the work of artist Edward Burtynsky.
The President’s Art Gala will be held on Saturday, Sept. 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. at the Mimi and Ian Rolland Art and Visual Communication Center, 1014 St. Francis Drive. The event will be preceded by a 5:30 p.m. gallery talk by Saint Francis Gallery Director Justin Johnson and will feature hors d’oeuvres and light refreshments. Guests will have an opportunity to meet Saint Francis President Sister Maria Gemma Salyer, OSF.
The Edward Burtynsky exhibit, “Water,” will be on display from Aug. 24 through Sept. 17 in the Rolland Center’s Weatherhead Gallery. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday and 1 to 5 p.m. weekends. (Closed Labor Day Weekend, Sept. 4-7.)
Burtynsky art:
Colorado River Delta #3 (Near San Felipe – Baja, Mexico), 2011
Pivot Irrigation #10 (High Plains – Texas Panhandle, USA), 2011
Greenhouses (Alamira Peninsula, Spain), 2010
In addition, Saint Francis will host an Artist Panel Lecture at 6 p.m. on Sept. 10, featuring regional artists Erin Patton McFarren, Sarah Thomas and Ashley Beatty. They will present their work on how it relates to climate and the natural environment. Dr. Louise Weber, professor of biology and environmental science, will serve as moderator.
The President’s Art Gala, Artist Panel Lecture and Exhibition are generously sponsored by Franklin Electric and free to the public.
Burtynsky (Canada, b. 1955) is regarded as one of the world’s most accomplished contemporary photographers. His remarkable photographic depictions of global industrial landscapes represent over 40 years of his dedication to bearing witness to the impact of human industry on the planet. Burtynsky’s photographs are included in the collections of over 80 major museums around the world, including the National Gallery of Canada in Ottawa; the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, and the Guggenheim Museum in New York; the Reina Sofia Museum in Madrid; the Tate Modern in London, and the Los Angeles County Museum of Art in California.
He received a bachelor’s degree in Photography/Media Studies from Toronto Metropolitan University (formerly Ryerson University) in 1982 and has since received both an Alumni Achievement Award (2004) and an Honorary Doctorate (2007) from his alma mater. He is still actively involved in the university community and sits on the board of directors for The Image Centre (formerly Ryerson Image Centre).
For more information, email creativearts@sf.edu.
Media interested in high resolution photos of Burtynsky’s art should contact Gallery Director Justin Johnson at jljohnson@sf.edu.
Founded in 1890 in the Catholic Franciscan tradition, the University of Saint Francis offers more than 60 undergraduate, graduate and doctoral programs. The academic structure at Saint Francis offers seven pathways: Humanities, Faith and Liberal Arts; Allied Health; Business and Leadership; Creative Arts and Digital Media; Education, Human Services and Community Care; Nursing; and Sciences and Medical Studies. In addition to its traditional programs, Saint Francis delivers workforce development healthcare programs in Fort Wayne, Crown Point, Gas City, Indianapolis, Lafayette and online. Saint Francis Downtown houses the music technology program while offering enhanced internship and networking opportunities for students. A National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics (NAIA) Five-Star Champion of Character institution, Saint Francis has 21 athletic programs boasting three individual and four team NAIA national championships. More than 1,900 students from a broad geographic region attend Saint Francis.