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Muses in the Gallery

Maria B. — Fri, 29 Jan 2010 11:12:46 -0500

Artist William Daup's portraits of The Muses will be on display in the Gallery during the month of February. Rendered in oil on canvas, both popular culture icons and historical figures have inspired Mr. Daup to create haunting contrasts of light and shadow. Friends of Mr. Daup have arranged an opening reception for the 2nd of February, from 6-8 pm. This event is free and open to the public.

Art in the library

Maria B. — Tue, 02 Mar 2010 13:02:41 -0500

The Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery is located on the first floor, just outside of the community room and features the work of new and established artists from the area. Because exhibits change monthly, there is always something new and local to enjoy.

1st Annual Juried Exhibition Guidelines

Maria B. — Thu, 06 May 2010 15:20:37 -0400

The first annual juried exhibition is sheduled to run from July 1-31, 2010. All new and established artists, ages 16 and up who live within 25 miles of State College, PA. may submit up to two pieces for consideration; artists chosen to participate will be represented by one piece only.

Entry Guidelines

Please do not submit actual work. Only digital images will be accepted. Images must be in .jpg or .png format and no more than 72 dpi with a maximum width or height of 1024 pixels. * Submit 1 image for 2-D work (no details); submit 2 images for 3-D work (front and back views).

Images must be labeled with artist’s last name and first initial, medium, dimensions, title, and the year of creation. Submission of images without dimensions will disqualify the image.

Images and completed entry forms are due by 9:00 p.m. on June 1, 2010.

A list of accepted entries chosen by the Gallery Committee will be posted on schlowlibrary.org on June 15th. Eligible Works * Please be mindful of the exhibition area when submitting work. The gallery space for this event will extend into the Community Room.

2-D work may not exceed 36” in any direction and must be ready to hang. Poorly framed, poorly matted pieces , or wet work will not be considered. Unframed, stretched canvases that are securely wired are acceptable.

3-D work must fit on our display pedestals that measure 18”x 18” , must be stable on its base and may be no more than 14” high. Free-standing sculpture (non-pedestal pieces) will not be accepted.

Judging and Prizes

Award winners will be announced at the opening reception sponsored by the Friends of Schlow Library for artists and their guests to be held on Thursday, July 1st . Prizes will be awarded by our local judge, Dana Carlisle Kletchka.

1st place — $100, and a personal show

2nd place —$75, and a personal show

3rd place —$50

Juror

Dana Carlisle Kletchka is the curator of education at the Palmer Museum of Art, a doctoral candidate in art education, a mom and spouse, and a cat enthusiast.

Receiving and Retrieving Work

Artwork that has been accepted for the show must be delivered to the library on June 29th, between the hours of 10:00 AM and 1PM. Artists must retrieve their work no later than 8:30 PM, August 2nd.

The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania Instructors Show

Maria B. — Tue, 03 Aug 2010 15:44:43 -0400

Ever wanted to take all your favorite images from magazines--or newspapers or books--and mass them together to make one absolutely, perfect one? Ever looked at the sunset and wished you could capture it? Instructors from The Art Alliance of Central Pennsylvania can help you learn the techniques to do just that. Located in historic Lemont, The Art Alliance offers studio classes, exhibition space, and opportunities for emerging artists to thrive in a community of like-minded individuals. Art classes are offerred year-round. They also have summer camps and host a number of exhibtions and sales.

Works by the instructors will be featured in the gallery throughout August. Don't miss this chance to view some of the area's finest artists while considering sampling a class or two.

Dr. Werner's Photography Exhibition

Maria B. — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 11:02:31 -0400

Dr. David Werner's photography will be on display in the gallery throughout the month of September. An artist since youth and opthamologist by trade, Dr. Werner masterfully captures the essence of colorful India and shares the natural beauty of the African landscape. From bangels to sunsets, from wildebeests to giraffes, the sites and sounds of his travels are here for you to experience.

A selection of the pieces are available for sale through the State College Framing Company and Gallery on Rolling Ridge Drive.

Photography by John Sharkey

Maria B. — Sat, 30 Oct 2010 11:13:23 -0400

Born and raised in western Pennsylvania, John Sharkey traveled a great deal with his family. He believes that this travel was "Instrumental in developing [his] desire to record and interpret what [he] saw and experienced" and he "Came to realize that we can all look at the same scene but see entirely different things..." Mr. Sharkey works with traditional film and prints on fiber based papers "For a superior and permanent image."

Mr. Sharkey's work reflects the influences of Ansel Adams, Edward Steichen, Walker Evans and Edward Weston, masters of 20th century photography. His work will be on exhibit in the gallery throughout the month of November.

Impasto work by Ignacious Wentling

Maria B. — Wed, 01 Dec 2010 09:52:33 -0500

Whether the work is painted canvas, print, or thrown pottery, Ignacious Wentling is a multi-talented artist with a penchant for texture. His work recalls the soothing, natural beauty of Plein-Air landscapes, while his sculptural, impasto brushwork enthusiastically reveals striking spatial evolutions that lead the viewer to question whether the work is truly a landscape or something less definable. As an artist, he believes that he is "constantly challenged to analyze each step along the developmental progression to determine aesthetic wholeness and balance in form, texture, color, and composition." But, such adherence to traditional rules doesn't mean this artist's work is in any way traditional. Mr. Wentling embraces accident and risk for "the naturally formed element of each artwork gives rise to an appreciation of individuality which can never be precisely duplicated."

The library is pleased to present this exhibition throughout the month of December.

Jerrold Maddox - Photographs

Maria B. — Wed, 05 Jan 2011 16:49:57 -0500

Jerrold Maddox's stunning photography will be featured in the Betsy Rodgers Allen Gallery during the month of January. After many years as an exhibiting painter he turned to photography and digital media in 1990. All of the photographs in this exhibition were taken near his home in Pennsylvania Furnace. Mr. Maddox is a professor of fine arts at Penn State University and teaches two large enrollement, online classes.

Included in the exhibition are a series of screen and digital prints made to be given away - they are in stacksBookshelves on boxes located in the gallery. Please take copies, if you want them. The image is of two apple trees in his side yard.

Watercolors by Anni Matsick

Maria B. — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 15:10:42 -0500

Exhibit extended for your viewing pleasure!

The gallery is focused on spring and we're ushering in March with the realistic illustrations and temperate palette of local artist, Anni Matsick.

A freelance children's illustrator living in State College, her piece "Manhattan Studio" won 2nd place in Schlow's 1st Annual Juried Exhibition in 2010. Ms. Matsick works in traditional watercolor on paper, and is a member of the Pittsburgh Society of Illustrators. This month's exhibit features six pieces that were displayed in their themed shows. When you stop in, you will be sure to recognize a Kennywood ride and perhaps a steel plant or two.

The 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition!

Maria B. — Sun, 22 May 2011 14:40:33 -0400

A big thank you to all the artists who submitted work for the 2nd Annual Juried Exhibition! A list of accepted works will be posted here June 15th. Our juror, Professor of Art from University of Delaware, Martha Carothers will announce the award winners at the opening reception, July 7th from 7 to 8 pm.

If you need to check the entry guidelines, they are here.