Professor Ron Bechet’s Piece…
Inside this Issue:
Congratulations! Dean’s List Honors:
DiQuan Forcell, Leah Labat &
Mariel Jarreau ‘15
Welcome to XUArt!
Congratulations! Dean’s List Honor:
DiQuan Forcell, Leah Labat
& Mariel Jarreau ‘15
Explore 2015 ‘XU Summer in the Arts’
Kara Crowley, Student Artist and more...
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Department of Art Newsletter
The
Gestalt
ISSUE
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September
2015
Students, Faculty & Alumni Welcome Incoming Freshmen!
‘New Student Orientation’ Fall 2015...
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XUArt Participates in the HBCU Showcase 2
Ogden Museum of Art|White Linen Night
Art District Exhibition
Katrina |10 Events: Stella Jones Gallery
“10 Years Later—a Black Perspective”
Alumni, Faculty, & Student Artist
*Reminder—XU Community Plunge:
Katrina|10 Day of Service August 29th
Commemorate the 10th Anniversary
of Hurricane Katrina
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Photo by Joan Ulmer
Professor Ron Bechet hosts
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Ceramics Workshop & Tour
“ Be Peace” Boys Youth Group;
and Ogden Museum of Art “Teen Docent”
Assistant Professor MaPo Kinnord
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“Days for Girls” Initiative
New Orleans Chapter ‘Makes a Difference’
Congratulations!
Student Artist of the Month:
Leland Johnson
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John T. Scott Celebration 2015
Alumni, Faculty, Staff, & Students
Photo Collage
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*Reminder—Attendance Mandatory
XUArt Departmental Meeting
Tuesday, September 1, 2015, 12:15pm
Lecture Room 112, Building 43
The Art Village
3520 Pine Street
(across from Main Campus)
Business Mailing Address
Xavier University of Louisiana
1 Drexel Drive
New Orleans, LA 70125
Phone: 504-520-7556
Fax: 504-520-7949
www.xula.edu/art
Explore ‘XU Summer in the Arts’…
Kara proudly displays her artwork at the
“One Time NOLA” Marketplace.
A gathering of visual artists along
with live performances where local
artists display their art, network, and
socialize, bringing the Arts together.
Axiom Gallery hosts
“The Palette Project" an
art auction event on
June 28, 2015 with the
proceeds
donated
to
provide kids art lessons
and supplies.
“Huey P. Newton”
Kara Crowley
XU Student Artist
“Build the Fire” an event held in
Baton Rouge on June 30, 2015 gave
artists an opportunity to display their artwork and creativity.
Artwork & Photos by Kara Crowley
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The New Orleans Chapter of the Links
HBCU Art Showcase
August 1 - Late September, 2015
Opened Whitney White Linen Night
“A curated show of works from students (Kara Crowley, Paige Estave,
DiQuan Forcell, Ashley Gragg, and Leah Labat) attending Historically
Artwork & Photos by Kara Crowley
Black Colleges and Universities in Louisiana, including Xavier University of Louisiana;
Dillard University; Southern University and Agricultural and Mechanical College (Baton Rouge);
and Grambling State University.”
Kara’s artwork will be on display
August 30th 2015 “Pop Up Marketplace”
& Unveiling of the Mural celebrating
Katrina 10 Year Anniversary located at
2219 New Derbigny St.
Kara Crowley artwork on display in two different locations:
The Ogden Museum for the “HBCU Art Showcase” Exhibition
(displayed a portrait of my grandmother "Beloved Lady")
& YAYA Art Exhibition (displayed my “Blue Civil Series” of different
Black Civil Right Activists that fought for African American Rights:
Dr. King, Rosa Parks, Malcolm X, and Angela Davis).
“10 Years Later—a Black Perspective”
“Stella Jones Gallery showcases the art of local, national and
international artists as we mark the tenth anniversary of
Hurricane Katrina.” This group exhibition of over 30 artists
including Xavier Alumni, Students, & Faculty: Cline Bailey,
Amy Bryan, Jeffrey Cook (RIP), MaPo Kinnord, Leah Labat,
Louise Mouton Johnson, Martin Payton, and John T. Scott (RIP)
GALLERY HOURS: Tues—Sat 11am—6pm
& by appointment
For more information, contact Stella Jones (504) 669-7071
or jones6941@aol.com
Photo features MaPo Kinnord courtesy of Stella Jones Gallery
*Reminder—XU Community Plunge: Katrina|10 Day of Service
Xavier is partnering with the Office of Mayor Mitch Landrieu to commemorate
the 10th Anniversary of Hurricane Katrina SATURDAY (Aug. 29th). Faculty, staff, and students
are encouraged to meet at the University Center at 8am to participate in a day of service.
Sign UP in the UC Monday—Friday (Aug. 24th—28th) or go online
@ http://goo.gl/forms/IFtu8tBGbN.
Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art
www.xula.edu/art
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Professor Ron Bechet hosts Art Workshop & Tour ~ The Art Village | John T. Scott Sculpture Gardens...
“Teen Docent” Youth Group
Ogden Museum of Southern Art
New Orleans, Louisiana
“ Be Peace”
Boys Youth Group
A Special message…
Thanks for everything!
The boys are thrilled with
their art pieces.
Peace,
Sr. Suzanne
Dominican Sisters
of Peace
Sisters & Associates
in Mission
Photos by Joan Ulmer
Photos courtesy of Sr. Suzanne
“Days for Girls” continues into Fall 2015
Interested in learning how to sew?
Want to make a difference in a girl’s life?
Photo courtesy of MaPo Kinnord
Please contact MaPo Kinnord 504-520-6760
Check out Days for Girls—
http://www.daysforgirls.org
Summer Sewing—Days for Girls—July 14, 2015
Shavondria Jackson & Cassie Cazoo
6690 Fluer de Lis Drive, New Orleans
Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art
www.xula.edu/art
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Congratulations! XUArt ‘Student Artist’ of the Month...Leland Johnson
A New Orleans native and St. Augustine High School graduate Class of 2014 earned a perfect 4.0 GPA.
2nd year XUArt Major, scholarship award recipient and “Xavier Herald” comic strip contributor has an eye for
graphics design and animation.
Joined other artists in November 2014 to work on a sculpture for Delgado’s P3 event. Made plastering easier
by tapping the edges of the sculptures’ framework. Also volunteers at the Contemporary Arts Museum
information desk.
Artwork by Leland Johnson
John T. Scott Celebration 2015
XUArt Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Students Explore Call & Response Collaborative Drawing...
Photos by Joan Ulmer
Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art
www.xula.edu/art