ART GALLERY at the Cultural Arts Building
SUMMER 2012
FALL 2012
Ordinary Magic:
Disposable Camera Photographs by
New Hanover County K–12 Students
May 24–August 31
Reception: Thursday, May 24
5:30–7 p.m.
Kajahl Benes: Recent Work
September 6–October 5
Artist Lecture: Thursday, September 6
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, September 6
5:30–7 p.m.
In the spring 2012, 100 disposable cameras were distributed to public and private schools throughout New Hanover
County. The resulting 2,700 photographs taken by K-12
students comprise Ordinary Magic. The exhibit features
one print from each school and a slide show of all the
photographs taken throughout the project. The results are
a fun and unique view of the county through the eyes of
youth.
Recent Work, co-sponsored by the
Upperman African American Cultural
Center, is the first solo exhibition
by recent Hunter College Master of Fine Arts graduate, Kajahl
Benes. A California native, Benes’
paintings re-appropriate African
tribal costumes with contemporary
hip hop and fashion icons, while
referencing traditional Western
portraiture. The exhibition will be
accompanied by an artist lecture
immediately preceding the opening reception.
Seven Billion Plus
October 11–November 9
Reception: Thursday, October 11
5:30–7 p.m.
The world population hit seven billion on October 31,
2011. Even with a declining world population growth rate
of just over one percent, world population is projected to
surpass nine billion by 2050. Wilmington, a city of 106,476
as of the 2010 census, is currently experiencing a 10year population growth rate of 40.4 percent. Seven Billion
Plus is an invitational group exhibition, which will examine population growth, urbanization and globalization.
Fall Senior Exhibition
November 15–December 15
Opening Reception:
Thursday, November 15
5:30–7 p.m.
Commencement Reception:
Saturday, December 15, Time TBA
The Fall Senior Exhibition is the culmination of study
in studio art. The exhibition is juried by the studio art faculty and mounted by graduating seniors.
It is the capstone event for studio art majors.
SPRING 2013
Courtney Johnson: Light Lure
Underwater Pinhole Photographs
of North Carolina Piers
January 17–February 22
Reception: Thursday, January 17
5:30–7 p.m.
Light Lure features
underwater photographs by Courtney
Johnson taken with
low-tech pinhole cameras constructed out of
cookie tins, fishing line
and waterproof tape.
Pulled down by fishing
weights, the pinhole
cameras were lowered into the Atlantic Ocean off all 19 fishing piers
along the North Carolina coast. The images capture
the light, mystery and exploration imbedded in the historic North Carolina coastal tradition. The Underwater
Pinhole Photographs of North Carolina Piers was generously supported by a Charles L. Cahill Research Award.
ANN FLACK BOSEMAN GALLERY
Engulfed
August 23–September 13
Reception: Thursday, August 23
5:30 p.m.
The gallery becomes art in this interactive studentdesigned installation featuring an ever-growing
collection of jellyfish. Come and add your contribution to this undersea experience.
Christopher Alexander:
Ann Flack Boseman Scholarship Show
November 12–December 16
Reception: Thursday, November 15
5:30 p.m.
This student is selected annually by the faculty of
the Department of Art & Art History for this meritbased honor. This is the only solo student exhibition hosted annually at the Boseman Gallery.
The Elegance of Steel
January 10–February 14
Reception: Thursday, January 24, 5:30 p.m.
Codicology means “the study of the book as physical
objects” or “archaeology of the book.” This international
exhibition, juried by Asheville book sculptor Daniel Essig, will feature artwork which studies books through a
variety of artistic media: sculpture, photography, painting,
drawing and collage. When the very nature of the printed
word is in question, can we expand the possibilities?
Spring Senior Exhibition
April 11 - May 11
Opening Reception
Thursday April 11, 5:30 – 7 p.m.
Commencement Reception
Saturday, May 11, Time TBA
The Spring Senior Exhibition is the culmination of
study in studio art. The exhibition is juried by the studio art faculty and mounted by graduating seniors.
It is the capstone event for studio art majors.
WARWICK CENTER
All Student Show
February 21–April 1
Reception: Thursday, February 21, 5:30 p.m.
The gallery’s annual juried show, features selected
work by students. Traditionally more than 100 pieces
are submitted, including drawings, watercolors, oils,
photography, acrylics, ceramics, sculptures and experimental media. A UNCW alumnus/a is selected to juror
the show and select the awards, including Best of Show,
which is purchased for the Fisher University Union Permanent Art Collection. Students interested in submitting work should visit the Boseman Gallery website.
This innovative and visually dramatic show explores
femininity and strength through steel sculpture.
Conflict Zone
August 16–September 30
Sponsored by the Seahawk Perch, Student Veterans Organization, LGBTQIA Office, and Women’s Resource Center.
Jackie Spinner, former staff writer for The Washington Post
and current assistant professor of journalism at Columbia
College Chicago, presents a collection of images from the
front lines of the wars in Iraq and Afghanistan, captured
by some of the worlds leading combat photographers and
journalists.
Daniels Distinguished Lecture Series
Artist Profile: Eric McRay
October 4–October 31
Reception: Friday, October 12, 5:30 p.m.
Vibrant colors, emotion and vitality embue the paintings
of Metro magazine’s “Best Local Artist,” Raleigh’s Eric
McRay. The Daniels Distinguished Lecture Series supports a series of annual events and initiatives for the
university and community as well as provides financial
support for diverse students interested in sustaining and
strengthening the national discussion about diversity.
Sculpture on the Commons II
(Outdoor Sculptures)
April 11–July 30
Reception: Thursday, April 11, 5:30 p.m.
This juried competition showcases work from the UNCW
Intermediate and Advanced Sculpture students. This public
art exhibition is supported in part by Art for the Masses.
NAMES Project: AIDS Memorial Quilt
November 8–15
Reception: Thursday, November 8, 5:30 p.m.
Innocent Nkurunziza: Rwanda Shares
September 20–October 25
Reception: Thursday, September 20
5:30 p.m.
A celebration of Rwanda featuring student art alongside
the art of Innocent Nkurunziza, one of Rwanda’s leading
artists. Nkurunziza’s paintings explore “Mother Rwanda,”
the country as place and parent, blending examinations of
its natural environment, its present and its past.
Codicology:
The Art and Study of the Book
Juried by Daniel Essig
February 28–April 5
Juror Lecture: Thursday, February 28
4:30–5:30 p.m.
Reception: Thursday, February 28
5:30–7 p.m.
Once Upon An Opera
April 11–July 30
Reception: Thursday, April 11, 5:30 p.m.
Sponsored by UNCW Departments of Theatre and Music,
this exhibit highlights costumes from the operas
Hansel and Gretel and Cinderella. Enjoy your favorite fairy tales come to life with these fanciful and magical costumes and renderings.
UNCW proudly exhibits Cleve Jones’s famed AIDS Memorial
quilt, which honors victims of the disease. The quilt will
be on display as part of the 2012–13 Synergy program.
Open Art Hang
November 22–July 31, 2013
UNCW students, faculty, staff and alumni exhibit their
art work in an eclectic open art hang. Those who want to
submit work should visit the Boseman Gallery website,
www.uncw.edu/boseman.
SHERMAN HAYES GALLERY at RANDALL LIBRARY
FUTURE of the BOOK SERIES 2012–13
30 Years of Liberating Literature
September–November 2012
Reception: Tuesday, September 11
6–7:30 pm
Panel: UNCW English majors will read from works by
banned or challenged authors and share plot summaries
and reflections with the audience.
Videos: Biographies of banned and challenged authors.
Description: Celebrate the freedom to read and the
importance of the First Amendment with UNCW colleagues.
The exhibit spotlights actual or attempted bannings of
books across North Carolina.
Virtual Exhibit:
library.uncw.edu/future_of_the_book
Events Schedule: library.uncw.edu/events_exhibits
IMAGE CREDITS
Inspirational Spaces:
21st Century Academic Libraries
December 2012–February 2013
Reception: Tuesday, December 4
6–7:30 pm
Locally Sourced:
Celebrating NC Book Artists
March–May 2013
Reception: Tuesday, March 12th
6-7:30 pm
Panel: Panelists will discuss planning for the library of the
future at North Carolina State University. NCSU’s James B.
Hunt Jr. Library promises to be not only an important new
gathering place for students, faculty, staff, alumni and the
broader NCSU community, but also a model for the 21st
century academic library.
Conversations with the Artists: Local bookbinders,
papermakers and printers, and a few of their friends, share
their experience under the book arts umbrella.
Focus Groups: UNCW students will imagine their library
of the future in a series of focus groups. Vision statements
will be shared on the library’s website.
Description: The exhibition is comprised of architectural
drawings and photography of some of the most exciting
learning spaces today.
Virtual Exhibit:
library.uncw.edu/future_of_the_book
Events Schedule: library.uncw.edu/events_exhibits
Description: Locally sourced book art helps define the
art and culture of North Carolina. LEGIT, INCREDIBLE and
UNIQUE pieces demand viewers’ attention.
Virtual Exhibit:
library.uncw.edu/future_of_the_book
ART GALLERY at the CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING IMAGES (from left to right):
Disposable camera photograph image
courtesy of Forest Hills Elementary School
Kajahl Benes, “Fresh Prince of North Utla” 2012
oil on canvas
36 x 24 inches
courtesy of the artist
Geoff Calabrese, “Heads” installation view
courtesy of the artist
Courtney Johnson, “Underwater Pinhole Color Test I”
courtesy of the artist
Daniel Essig, “Tributary-Osage” 2012
carved and painted wood, handmade paper, mica, nails
Ethiopian bone pendant, Ethiopian and Coptic binding
14 x 22 x 8.5 inches
courtesy of the artist
Events Schedule: library.uncw.edu/events_exhibits
BOSEMAN & WARWICK CENTER GALLERY IMAGES (from left to right):
Sculpture on the Commons – “Untitled” by Michael Drouillard
image courtesy of Caroline Cropp
Costumes — Image from “Cinderella” (Opera)
photo Courtesy of UNCW/Michael Escobar
“Untitled”, by Innocent Nkurunziza
photograph courtesy of Innocent Nkurunziza
SHERMAN HAYES GALLERY IMAGES (from left to right):
Photo: Robert F. Kennedy Library
image courtesy of Sandra Burgman
image courtesy of NCSU Libraries
image copyright 2009, blue bluer books
offers majors in art history and studio
art which prepare students for advanced
study in their chosen field. For more information, visit www.uncw.edu/art or call
910.962.3440.
hosts national, international, student and
faculty exhibits serving as a key educational component of the Department of
Art & Art History. In addition to showcasing the work of senior students, exhibitions by visiting artists, invitational and
juried exhibitions are displayed. The Art
Gallery is a resource for the department,
university and the Wilmington community.
A public reception is held for each exhibit
and all exhibitions are free and open to
the public.
UNCW DEPARTMENT
of ART & ART HISTORY
The ART GALLERY at the
CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING
The Art Gallery is located on the ground
floor of the Cultural Arts Building, near
the building’s main entrance. The Cultural Arts Building is located on the corner
of Randall Pwy. and Reynolds Dr. on the
UNCW campus. To access from S. College
Road or Racine Dr,, turn left as you enter
the campus area onto Randall Parkway.
There is visitor parking directly in front of
the box office entrance to the building.
The BOSEMAN GALLERY
coordinates visual arts programming for
the Division of Student Affairs, and is the
visual arts hub of Campus Life. It serves
primarily as a student focused space;
however, faculty, staff, alumni and notable guest artists also grace our exhibition
spaces. The gallery is run by the Association for Campus Entertainment’s Boseman Gallery Committee which is overseen
by a student chair and a staff advisor and
curator. The committee of students reviews and assists in steering the gallery’s
overall programming. We welcome you
to visit our website to propose exhibition
concepts for our upcoming year through
our exhibition proposal form. We’re always
looking for new concepts and cutting-edge
subject matter and media.
The ASSOCIATION for CAMPUS
ENTERTAINMENT (ACE)
ACE is a student-run programming board
that provides activities for the UNCW campus and community that are both entertaining and thought-provoking. ACE is divided in six committees: Boseman Gallery,
Comedy, Concerts, Film, Spirit & Voice.
Email ace@uncw.edu for more information.
The Boseman Gallery committee provides
leadership in operating the Boseman Gallery. You do not need to be an art student
or even an artist to be involved with the
committee. To become involved with the
Boseman Gallery Committee and ACE,
contact Gage Holcomb 910.962.3842 or
e-mail ace@uncw.edu.
RANDALL LIBRARY GALLERIES
The Sherman Hayes Gallery
Located on the first floor, towards the back
of the library, our main exhibit space was
named in honor of University Librarian
Emeritus Sherman L. Hayes. Open spaces adjacent to the gallery accommodate
a wide variety of academic and cultural
activities that complement the exhibits.
Here, the UNCW community and friends
can attend readings, lectures, panel discussions and more.
The Public History Gallery
The UNCW Public History Gallery is located on the 2nd floor of Randall Library.
Student-produced exhibits on extended
display complement the space, and support the Public History program’s emphasis on research and collaboration. Exhibits are often accompanied by lectures and
panel discussions.
Our exhibition spaces are located in the
Fisher University Union and Warwick Center. All programs are free and open to the
public. We invite you to visit with us often.
Image courtesy of courtney johnson
For more information, visit www.uncw.
edu/boseman or call 910.962.7722.
Image courtesy of Blair Nidds
Image courtesy of UNCW/Jamie moncrief
GALLERY LOCATIONS on UNCW CAMPUS
WARWICK CENTER
GALLERY
ART GALLERY at the
CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING
The Warwick Center Gallery is located in the main entrance lobby of
the Warwick Center. The Warwick
Center is located in the heart of the
UNCW campus. From Randall Dr.
turn right as you enter the campus
onto Wagoner Dr. and then turn left
onto Alderman Dr. There is visitor
parking at the back of parking lot F.
The Warwick Center is a short walk
from the parking lot.
The Art Gallery is located on the
ground floor of the Cultural Arts
Building, near the building’s main
entrance. The Cultural Arts Building
is located on the corner of Randall
Dr. and Reynolds Dr. To access either from S. College Rd. or Racine
Dr., turn left as you enter campus
onto Randall Dr. There is metered
visitor parking directly in front of the
Box Office entrance to the building.
BOSEMAN GALLERY
RANDALL LIBRARY
GALLERIES
The Boseman Gallery is located on
the second floor of the Fisher University Union. The Fisher University
Union is located in the heart of the
UNCW campus. Take a right as you
enter the campus onto Wagoner
Dr. and then left onto Alderman Dr.
There is visitor parking at the back
of parking lot F. The Fisher University Union is a short walk from the
parking lot.
The Randall Library is located in the
heart of the UNCW campus. From S.
College Rd., turn onto Randall Pkwy
at the traffic light. Turn right onto
Wagoner Dr. for lot F. Continue on
Randall Pkwy. and turn right into lot
D for metered parking.
Visitor Parking
UNCW offers free visitor parking in
parking lot F. Take a right as you
enter the campus from Randall Dr.
onto Wagoner Dr. and then left onto
Alderman Dr. Metered parking is
available in lot D. Lot D is the closest parking lot to Randall Library.
SHERMAN HAYES GALLERY
at RANDALL LIBRARY
ANN FLACK BOSEMAN and
WARWICK CENTER GALLERIES
One key sign of a great university is the respect it gives to visual arts. The commitment
to the visual arts has long been a tradition at
UNCW. Since its inception, the university has
had the great fortune of being given extraordinarily special gifts from numerous generous
individuals who have recognize the value of
placing their art in a higher education environment — exposing students to significant works
of many types from many eras. At UNCW, we
regard our campus buildings and grounds as
prime locations for visual arts and sculpture.
We see great value in infusing our academic
buildings, library, student facilities and outdoor spaces with works of art. Philosophically,
we believe the integration of art throughout
campus strengthens the relationship between
the arts and students, faculty, staff and campus visitors, enhancing the campus community and overall experience. The iconic Seahawk
sculpture on the front of campus, Randall Library’s vast and priceless collection of art and
artifacts, the permanent and temporary art
pieces adorning the walls of campus buildings
and outdoor spaces, the powerful exhibitions
housed in the Boseman Art Gallery in the Fisher Student Union and the Department of Art
and Art History’s Cultural Arts Building Gallery
all point to the belief that arts are a central
focus to a great university.
ART GALLERY at the
CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING
exhibition schedules for the
University of North Carolina Wilmington
601 South College Road
Wilmington, NC 28403-5911
To make a gift to the arts at UNCW or for information related to naming rights on our visual arts spaces and galleries, please contact
Marla Rice-Evans, associate vice chancellor
for university advancement, at riceevansm@
uncw.edu or by calling 910.962.7055.
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RANDALL LIBRARY GALLERIES
Monday–Friday, Noon–4 p.m.
(Closed Fridays during the summer)
www.uncw.edu/art/gallery
ART GALLERY at the
CULTURAL ARTS BUILDING
Monday–Friday, 9 a.m.–5 p.m
WARWICK CENTER GALLERY
Monday–Saturday, 10 a.m.–8 p.m.
(Summer hours: Please refer to
www.uncw.edu/boseman)
BOSEMAN GALLERY
CAMPUS GALLERY HOURS
& WEBSITE INFORMATION
THE VISUAL ARTS at UNCW