Professor Ron Bechet’s Piece…
A Special Thank you & Presidential Salute!
Dr. Norman C. Francis, 47 years of exemplary
leadership, and dedicated service to Xavier University.
Inside this Issue:
Congratulations! XUArt Graduates...
Ashley Fournette ‘15, Erica Hampton ‘15,
and Mariel Jarreau ‘15
Congratulations! XUArt 2015 Graduates:
Ashley Fournette, Erica Hampton, and
Mariel Jarreau
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Dr. Sarah A. Clunis Accepted Directorship: 1
Director of African American
and Diaspora Studies Plans 2015—2016
XUArt Student Artist ‘Senior Art
Exhibition’ Presents: “EXTRAVAGANT
FORMS: ABSTRACT & REAITY”
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Department of Art Newsletter
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John T. Scott Art Village
Congratulations! Dr. Sarah A. Clunis officially accepts...
Director of African American and Diaspora Studies…”Plans for next
year include a thematic focus on Civil Rights in honor of the 50 th Anniversary
of Voting Rights. Some events in the works for next fall include a national
conference organized by the Institute for Black Catholic Studies entitled,
Black Lives Matter: Race, Violence and Poverty and a Performance and Musical
Workshop entitled Conjuring Freedom: Black Liberation Music from Slavery to the Present.
AADS will be working on a number of scholarly projects in the 2015-2016 academic
year including a CUR-Mellon Research Grant for Faculty-Student Research Circles entitled,
ROOTS/ROUTES: Popular Culture and Resistance in the African Diaspora that will aid in the
formation of a new 1000-level AADS class.
Xavier University of Louisiana Presents:
“Days for Girls” an Art Appreciation
Project hosted by MaPo Kinnord
“Equinox Mandalas: “A Digital Media
Arts Process: Presented by Bart Everson
hosted by MaPo Kinnord
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Masquerade Gala & Exhibition:
“Contemporary Artists Response
to the New Orleans Baby Dolls”
George & Leah McKenna Museum
of African American Art
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The Division of Fine Arts & Humanities
2nd ANNUAL “THE LAMP” Picnic
& Crawfish Boil Kudos! Chef(s)
Dr. Paul Schafer and Dr. Mark Gstohl
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Ogden Museum of NOLA “2015 HBCU
Art Showcase” Digital Images of Artwork
Submissions Timeline
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Congratulations!
Student Artist of the Month:
Anisha Blackwell
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Thanks to a Title VI Latin American Studies Grant initiative to incorporate HBCUs,
AADS will be collaborating with Tulane University on programming and curriculum ideas,
as well as instituting funding for implementing LAS subject matter into classes and events
on Xavier’s campus.”
XUArt Student Artist ‘Senior Art Exhibition’ Presents...
“EXTRAVAGANT FORMS: ABSTRACT & REAITY”
The Department of Art
‘YEAR END EXHIBITION”
The Library Art Gallery
Opening May 3rd 6pm—8pm
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
Ashley Fournette ‘15 ~ Erica Hampton ‘15 ~ The Library Art Gallery
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Photos by MaPo Kinnord
MaPo Kinnord, Associated Professor of Art extends a special thank you!
Xavier University of Louisiana
Caitlyn Gomez, Amber Dominque, Glenda Middleton, Ashanti Newton (Grandmother),
Ashlyn Pinkins, Vaughn Saunders, Paige Wright, and Instructors: Lisa Kamuf and Cassie Cazoo
New Orleans Chapter—Directors: Cassie Catalanotto, and Lisa Kamuf
If interested, this Chapter meets the 2nd Saturday of each month
Bart Everson’s “Equinox Mandalas: A Digital Media Arts Process” Presentation and Lecture...
Hosted by MaPo Kinnord, Associate Professor of Art
Photos by MaPo Kinnord
Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art
www.xula.edu/art
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Masquerade Gala & Exhibition “Contemporary Artists Response to the New Orleans Baby Dolls”
George & Leah McKenna Museum of African American Art...
Exhibit Organizers: Kim Vaz-Deville, Ph.D., Associate Dean, College of Arts & Sciences, Ron Bechet, Professor of Art,
and Jennifer Williams, Museum Director and Curator of The McKenna Museum of African American Art.
Photos Courtesy of Tracy Redding (‘Baby Doll’ photo #6)
The Division of Fine Arts & Humanities
2nd ANNUAL “THE LAMP” Picnic & Crawfish Boil
The John T. Scott Art Village
Kudos! Chef(s) Dr. Paul Schafer and Dr. Mark Gstohl
Photos Courtesy of Joan Ulmer
Ogden Museum “2015 HBCU Art Showcase”…
Digital images of all artwork submissions must be sent via email to Professor Ron Bechet
by Friday, May 15, 2015
*Notification of artwork acceptance will be issued June 22, 2015.
Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art
www.xula.edu/art
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Congratulations! XUArt ‘Student Artist’ of the Month...Anisha Blackwell
“Anisha, a native of New Orleans, Senior Art Major at Xavier University,
and UNCF United Negro College Fund Scholarship recipient is dedicated on
campus/off campus pursuing a profound career in Art. She has portrayed
her Artistic talent at the “Longue Vue House and Gardens Art Gallery”
and local Jefferson Parish Public Schools Jubilee exhibits. She has also
volunteered in the local Elementary schools teaching the youth how
to appreciate their own art abilities. Her appreciation for success and her love
of Art continues to allow her to impart learning to the youth.
Anisha’s
interest include drawing, painting, ceramics, sculpture,
printmaking, and Graphic Design. Her distinctly passion is portrait, architect,
landscape, logos, and fashion. Influenced by the works of Artists such as;
Georgia O’Keefe, Carol Scott, Michael Angelo, and Chris Brown. Anisha’s
career goals include becoming a Fashion Designer and Business Owner”.
Professor Ron Bechet accepting XUArt student artwork
May 1, 2015
The ‘Student Artist Exhibition’ display May 3—May 26, 2015
Please plan to pick up your artwork by May 29, 2015.
XUArt Office Hours: M—F 8:30am—4:30pm
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Summer 2015 Ceramics Jobs!
Camp Laurel is seeking Ceramics Instructors
If interested, please contact Tim Eldredge, Staffing Director
Email: tim@camplaurel.com or call 203-227-8866.
Apply online: visit www.camplaurel.com
Have a great Summer!
Xavier University of Louisiana Department of Art
www.xula.edu/art