Calendar of Events Visual Arts Events 2008-2009

Monday, July 21 -Friday, September 12

Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Extended hours on Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m.
In Suspension

An exhibition that cuts across the boundaries that separate painting, sculpture, and installation, In Suspension features each sculpture suspended in some fashion.

Reception: Thursday, September 11, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square
FREE


Tuesday, September 23-Friday, October 3

Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Extended hours on Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m.
Welcome Back Show

A collaboration with Mason Gross alumni and second-year MFA students.

Project space: Genesis P. Orridge, a confrontational artist dealing with subjects such as prostitution, pornography, serial killers and occultism.

Reception: Thursday, September 25, 5 p.m. to 7 p.m.
Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square
FREE


Tuesday, October 14 -Friday, October 31

Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Extended hours on Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m.

Never Has She Ever...

Featuring art by Renee Cox, Hanneline Rogeberg, Lauren Kelly, Susanna Coffey, Cauleen Smith, and Pamela Phatsimo Sunstrum.

An exhibition featuring 10 women artists re-representing the female gaze and figure twisting that challenges internalized notions of beauty and womanhood.

Reception: Thursday, October 16, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.

Co-sponsored by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic & Public Partnerships in the Arts and Humanities.
Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square
FREE


Thursday, November 6-Friday, November 14
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Extended hours on Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m.

BFA and BA Open

Project space: Aaron Hraba and Charlie Roberts

Aaron Hraba absorbs his audience into an autobiographical world of internal social conflicts that the viewer cannot avoid.  Charlie Roberts’ performance videos are silent testimonies that question what it means to be one with yourself.

Reception: Thursday, November 6, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square
FREE


Thursday, November 20-Friday, December 12
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Extended hours on Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m.

First Year MFA Exhibition

Project space: Pepon Osorio

Osorio's work is influenced by his experience as a social worker.  It evolves from an interaction with the neighborhoods and people with whom he works.

Reception: Thursday, November 20, 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square
FREE


Wednesday, December 10, 6:00 p.m.
Mason Gross Presents

Pepon Osorio
Best known for large-scale installations, his work explores youthful hope and adult despair based upon the realities of a Latino family in New Jersey.

Co-sponsored by the Office of the Associate Vice President for Academic & Public Partnerships in the Arts and Humanities.

Crossroads Theatre
FREE


Tuesday, December 16 -Friday, January 23
Tuesday-Friday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.

Extended hours on Wednesday until 6:00 p.m.

Saturday, noon to 4:00 p.m.

Brodsky Center Annual Exhibition
Mason Gross Galleries at Civic Square
FREE