The Fall 2008 Visual Arts calendar is varied with new artists for you to meet and shows which highlight art from Radford University’s Permanent Collection. This fall you can revisit old friends and see some new exciting pieces during this period of transition for RU’s Art Museum.
Huichol
September 11 - October 1, 2008
Reception: Thursday September 11th, 5 to 7pm
The religious life of the Huichol is reflected in their art. Their technique of pressing yarn designs into wax-coated surfaces can be traced back to the earliest ethnographic records and probably has pre-Columbian origins. A vibrant and colorful show to start our museum season.
Flossie Martin Gallery
John O’Connor
September 11 - October 31, 2008
Reception: Thursday September 11th, 5 to 7pm
John O’Connor, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design, will exhibit his latest artworks as well as works cataloguing his personal artistic development.
Gallery 205
Adolf Dehn
September 11 - October 1, 2008
Reception: Thursday September 11th, 5 to 7pm
Adolf Dehn achieved a considerable reputation during his lifetime, especially as an American realist printmaker. A selection of pieces from our university collection.
RUAM Downtown second level
Permanent Collection
September 11 - October 1, 2008
Reception: Thursday September 11th, 5 to 7pm
This exhibition features old favorites from the University’s extensive collection of two- and three-dimensional artworks.
RUAM Downtown second level
Adjunct Faculty
October 9 - October 31, 2008
Reception: Thursday October 9th, 5 to 8pm
This exhibition showcases the variety of art works and styles produced by the Art Departments adjunct faculty.
Flossie Martin Gallery
Beyond the Tartan
October 9 - October 31, 2008
Reception: Thursday October 9th, 5 to 8pm
RU alums show the current works they are producing.
RUAM Downtown second level
Where Art Begins: Schools of the New River Valley
October 9 - October 31, 2008
Reception: Thursday October 9th, 5 to 8pm
An exhibition of art from kindergarten through high school produced in the art classrooms of Montgomery County and Pulaski County Public Schools. These works are curated by current RU student teachers in these schools.
Mark your calendar for the 4th Annual Radford University ART Walk! Thursday October 9, 2008 5-8 PM. Attend three opening and also visit all our galleries and shows in one evening with extended hours from 5-8 PM.
RUAM Downtown second level
Fall MFA Show
November 7 - November 21, 2008
Reception: Friday November 7th, 5 to 7pm
Graduating students in the Master of Fine Arts program exhibit their best works.
Flossie Martin Gallery/RUAM Downtown second level
Art of Z. L. Feng
November 17 - November 21, 2008
The new Art Gallery in the Covington Center for Visual and Performing Arts
Salam Student Painting
November 6 - December 20, 2008
Reception: Thursday November 6th, 5 to 7pm
This exhibition features works by RU students studying under Professor Halide Salam.
Gallery 205
RU Ceramics
November 6 - December 20, 2008
Reception: Thursday November 6th, 5 to 7pm
New creations by RU students in Professor Drew Dodson’s ceramics classes are on display downtown.
RUAM Downtown second level
Fall BFA Show
December 5 - December 20, 2008
Reception: Friday December 5th, 5 to 7pm
Graduating students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program exhibit their best works.
Flossie Martin Gallery/RUAM Downtown second level
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Calligraphy of Professor Xin Zhang and Artwork by Students from Shanghai Normal University Art
January 26 - January 29, 2009
Reception: Monday January 26th, 5 to 7pm
The exhibition is part of RU’s Chinese Festival. Professor
Zhang is known for his exceptional calligraphy style. We
anticipate this limited engagement will be the first of many
exchanges between our two universities.
RUAM Downtown
Betty Moore Watercolors Painting
January 29 - March 27, 2009
Reception: Reception: Thursday, January 29th, 5:30 to 7pm
Watercolor paintings by local artist, RU alumna and former Christiansburg High School art educator.
Gallery 205
Faculty Show
January 29 - February 20, 2009
Reception: Thursday, January 29th, 5 to 7pm
This exhibit will showcase a vast array of two-and three-dimensional work by our talented and diverse art faculty.
The Gallery at the Covington Center
Graduate Art Student Association (GASA)
January 29 - March 13, 2009
RU graduate art students mount their own installation of various media.
Bondurant Center Foyer Cases
RUAM Downtown
Permanent Collection
February 6 - March 4, 2009
Large-scale works in various media from the Radford University Permanent Collection.
RUAM Downtown
Juried Student Show
February 26 - March 27, 2009
Reception: Thursday, February 26th, 5 to 7pm
An annual student competition with awards. Any current RU student may enter this show (pick up an entry form in Powell 202). Professor Eric. J. Stanley, Foundations Coordinator at Virginia Tech,
is the juror.
The Gallery at the Covington Center
Senior Interior Design Exhibition
March 18 - March 30, 2009
Reception: Saturday March 21st, 2 to 4pm
This annual exhibition by graduating Interior Design students features their designs and impressions from home to office, business motifs and more.
RUAM Downtown
Fashion Design Exhibition
March 18 - March 30, 2009
Show on Saturday, March 28, 7 pm in the Muse Banquet Hall
RU’s 2009 fashion exhibition showcases the latest trends created by graduating Fashion Design students.
Bondurant Center Foyer Cases
RUAM Downtown
Mixed Media Show
April 2 – May 9, 2009
Works by RU students in Professor Halide Salam’s mixed media seminar.
Bondurant Center Foyer Cases
RUAM Downtown
Harold Little
April 2 - May 9, 2009
Reception: Thursday, April 2nd, 5 to 7pm
Etchings of local Roanoke scenes by noted printmaker Harold Little.
Gallery 205
Spring MFA Show
April 3 - April 17, 2009
Reception: Friday, April 3rd, 5 to 7pm
Graduating students in the Master of Fine Arts program exhibit their best work.
The Gallery at the Covington Center/
RUAM Downtown
Spring BFA Show
April 24 - May 9, 2009
Reception: Friday, April 24th, 5 to 7pm
Graduating students in the Bachelor of Fine Arts program exhibit their best works.
The Gallery at the Covington Center/
RUAM Downtown
