Previous Exhibits – 2012

Index of Previous Exhibits

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  Folding Paper: The Infinite Possibilities of Origami

  

  "Partial Shell"
  Richard Sweeney
  watercolor paper, wet folded

  October 12 – December 9, 2012

  A groundbreaking exhibition that explores the evolution of origami from craft to fine art, and its stunning modern-day applications in the fields of mathematics, engineering, design, and the global peace movement.

  

  Folding Paper is curated by Meher McArthur with tour organized by the Japanese American National Museum, Los Angeles, and International Arts & Artists, Washington, DC. The exhibition was generously supported by the E. Rhodes & Leona B. Carpenter Foundation.

  Public Reception: Thursday, October 11. 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Hans Schepker and Prof. Vincent Ferlini will discuss the connection between Origami and mathematics. Hosted by Friends of the Thorne.

• New Art New Hampshire 2012

  

  August 31 – November 11, 2012

  An exhibit of outstanding NH artists, nominated by arts professionals throughout the state.

  Download the New Art NH exhibit brochure

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  Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting

  

  "View of the Round-Top in the Catskill Mountains"
  Thomas Cole

  June 15 – July 29, 2012

  Using a combination of large-scale banner graphics, immersive environments, media features, and other interactive strategies, "Wild Land" reveals the way in which Cole, and other artists of his time, pioneered cultural conversations that shaped our perception of the American landscape. The exhibit does not include original Cole paintings.

  Look for information about additional events during the summer.

  This exhibition has been made possible by NEH on the Road, a special initiative of the National Endowment for the Humanities. It has been adapted and is being toured by Mid-America Arts Alliance. "Wild Land: Thomas Cole and the Birth of American Landscape Painting" was organized by The Thomas Cole National Historic Site/Cedar Grove, Catskill, New York.

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  The Biennial Keene State College Art Faculty Exhibition

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  'Scooped: The forgotten tale of the first pumpkin carving'
  Rebecca Davis Kelly, 2011
  Illustrator/ Photoshop/print
  

  

  'Foundry II'
  John Roberts
  acrylic on paper
  

  

  'Excalibur'
  Jonathan Gitelson, 2006
  inkjet print
  

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  January 21 - February 26, 2012

  This exhibition showcases recent work in a variety of media by Keene State College studio art and graphic design faculty members Rosemarie Bernardi, Richard Carlson, Mary Crawford, Rebecca Davis-Kelly, Molly Fletcher, Jonathan Gitelson, Robert Kostick, Paul McMullan, Stephanie Nichols, Walter Nicolai, Yuan Pan, Lynn Richardson Katharina Rooney, Peter Roos, John Roberts, Tanya Rudenjak, and Ann Shelton.

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  Emerging Art:
  The Annual Keene State College Art Students Exhibition

  

  People's Choice Award –
  Emerging Art 2011
  Follow No Path,
  Erin McHugh,
  a multi-faceted installation

  April 14 - May 5, 2012

  The Keene State College Art Department presents works by graduating art majors. B.F.A.: Mic Aucoin, Haley Botti, Sean Bowes, Katie Houle, Kerry Howe, Chris Jennerjohn, Kathryn Levesque, Eileen Longe, Rachel Messersmith, Samantha Pratt, Alice Raymond-Morse, Paige Simpson B.A.: Marie Avery, Sarah Berry, Caroline Brion, Mike Corssen, Meaghan Howe, Heidi Kruse, Erin Mannle, Lauren Perlstein, Kim Stickler, Rosemary Urato, Katherine Wilkinson.

  Visitors are invited to vote for a People's Choice Commendation to be announced April 30.

  Public Reception: Friday, April 13, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m., hosted by Friends of the Thorne

  Graphic Design Portfolio Review: More than 35 graphic design seniors will open their portfolios and showcase their best design work Friday, April 13, 3-7 p.m. on the first floor of the Student Center. Refreshments available.