Salon Des Refuses

Salon Des Refuses
Call for Work

The Art History Club is holding a one-night exhibit for the rejected artworks of the Annual Student Show.

If your art is not accepted into the Annual Student show, bring it to the Loch Raven Room in the University Union on December 4th between 4-6 PM.

• Your artwork must be picked up after the reception by 9:45PM. If you do not pick up your work it will be discarded!
• It must be ready to be hung (there will be table space.)
• Space is limited and is given on a first come, first serve basis.
• No Entry Fee! Open to all Towson University students.



Reception and Exhibit
Friday December 4th 2009

6:30-9:30PM
Loch Raven Room in the Union

Free and Open to Everyone!

Any questions feel free to email the Art History Club at ahctowson@gmail.com

ART HISTORY SYMPOSIUM THIS SATURDAY!

Chinese Terracotta Army Exhibit

The Terracotta Army figures are statues of the Warriors and Horses of Quin Shi Haung, the First Emporer of China. The terracotta figures date back from 210 BC, were discovered in 1974 by some local farmers near Xi'an, Shaanxi province near the Mausoleum of the First Qin Emperor. The figures vary in height (183–195 cm - 6ft–6ft 5in), according to their role, the tallest being the generals. The figures include strong warriors, chariots, horses, officials, acrobats, strongmen, and musicians. Archeologists have estimated are that Terracotta Army there were over 8,000 soldiers, 130 chariots with 520 horses and 150 cavalry horses; the majority of which are still buried in the archeological pits. The fact that these terracotta figures have survived thousands of years is an incredible feat. Since their recent discovery, these figures are filled with mystery and awe as they bring Chinese history back to life.

These figures are on display at the National Geographic Museum in Washington D.C. from November 2009 to March 2010. Because this is a special exhibit, you have to order tickets in order to get in. Ticket prices are as follows. Ticket Prices are as follows:

• Adults: $12
• Seniors (over 62)/ Students / Military / Members: $10
• Children (ages 2-12): $6
• Group Rate (10 or more): $8 per person
• K-12 School Groups: $6 per person, one adult free for each group of ten students

**Remember to order these tickets a few days before you visit the city.***

When planning your trip to Washington D.C., keep in mind that there is hardly any parking in the city so it is best if you take the metro. It’s easy to use and fairly cheap.

For additional information, visit the exhibit website: http://www.nationalgeographic.com/terracottawarriors/index.html

Call For Papers

Call For Papers:

Current Research in Art History: A Symposium

Saturday, November 7, 11 am – 2 pm,

Center for the Arts 2032

Reception following the symposium

Keynote address: Dr. Amy Sowder will present her current work, “Far from the Fountains: Inscriptions on Bronze Hydriai and the Importance of Water Jars in Ancient Greece”

Sponsored by The Art History Club, Department of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education, and the College of Fine Arts and Communication.

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Did you write an interesting research paper last year for an art history class that you’d like to share? Are you currently working on a paper that you find fascinating? Do you need more public speaking experience for your resume? Submit your art history paper for our symposium!

Students are invited to submit papers on any topic within the field of art history. Papers should be between 6 and 10 pages in length. Limit one entry per person. Presentations will be between 15 and 20 minutes and should be accompanied by a PowerPoint presentation. You must be able to attend the symposium on November 7 (11 am – 2 pm) and also a brief practice session prior to the event. Five papers will be chosen and cash prizes will be awarded to those selected to present their work during the symposium.

If you’d like to be considered for the symposium, please submit your paper in the envelope next to Dr. Amy Sowder's office (3103R) by 5 pm on Wednesday, October 21. No email submissions will be accepted. Winners will be notified by email by Friday, October 30.

Questions? For further information, please contact the Art History Club AHCtowson@gmail.com or Allie Tscheulin atsche1@student.towson.edu.

No Entry Fee. Open to all Towson University Students – you need not be an art history major to submit! The presentations will be free and open to the public.

IT'S BACKKK

Free Fall Baltimore!

Broke college students unite!

Though most of the museums are free now aways- there are tons of free happenings and fun stuff to check out. Baltimore has so much to offer and this month its FREE.

Check outside the website:
http://www.freefallbaltimore.com/

Recieved an Email from Baltimore Office of Promotion & The Arts::

"APPLICATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED FOR THE FREE
C. SYLVIA & EDDIE C. BROWN STUDIO IN THE BROMO SELTZER ARTS TOWER

Competition deadline is Friday, October 9.

Attention Artists! Here's your chance to apply for free studio space at the historic Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, worth $24,000. With the support of Baltimore philanthropists Eddie and Sylvia Brown, one studio in the building, the Brown Studio, is offered free of charge to an emerging visual artist for a period of two years.

The Brown Studio, offered only as a work space, is located on the building's second floor and features large windows and 360 sq. feet of space. The building amenities include high speed Internet access, 24-hour secure access, and year-round climate control.

The Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is located at 21 South Eutaw Street.

Applicants for the Brown Studio must be able to demonstrate an established artistic practice by presenting a CD of representative work and a resume. In addition, applicants must submit a completed application and a $25 non-refundable application fee.

The application for the Brown Studio at the Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower is due on Friday, October 9, 2009. The Brown artist will be announced on October 30, 2009. The tenancy will begin on or about December 1, 2009, and conclude on November 30, 2011.

The applications will be reviewed by an independent jury.

To download the application, visit bromoseltzerartstower.com.
Questions? Call 410-752-8632. "

High Zero THIS Weekend!

Hey everybody,

This weekend is the High Zero festival. The country's only experimental, improvised music festival is to be held at The Theatre Project this weekend (sept. 10- 13). Performances start each night (Thursday thru Sunday) at 8pm and there is a special matinee performance at 2pm on Saturday. This music is sure to blow your mind!

For more details and the schedule check out highzero.org

CHICAGO TRIP!

Our chicago trip was amazing!

There will be a more in depth blog post about it but here are some pictures to tide you over.

Some of the legendary Chicago skyline from our architectural cruise.  

**alert! art historical fact, don't fall asleep! :)** Chicago is known for its architecture;  the great Chicago fire happened right around the same time that all the technology for skyscrapers was being perfected [steel, elevators, fire proofing, etc.] --so they had the opportunity to rebuild their city in the new modern style of steel and class.  

Deep Dish Pizza from the legendary Gino's.  Yes the sauce is on top- but it was delicious!

We found the Sear's Tower!  It is soon to change its name but it is the tallest building in Chicago, and was at one point the tallest building in this country.

Some of us outside of the Museum of Contemporary Art in Chicago.

More soon!

Review: Nudashank- Wise Guise

By Caitlin Gill

Nudashank, an independently run gallery, located on the third floor of the H&H building in downtown Baltimore, is founded and run by local artists, and art patrons Seth Adelsberger and Alex Ebstein. The gallery space recently held a Closing Reception for an Exhibition titled Wise Guise. Although I was unable to attend the opening, the closing provided an opportunity to celebrate the artists and their work before it was returned to private studio spaces or in some cases new owners.



The Gallery hopes to expand the Baltimore art scene, by providing a space for local as well as non-local artists. Residing in the same building with such galleries as the Whole Gallery, Gallery Four and Floristree, Nudashank allows for the audience to experience multiple art spaces at once. Although the galleries are not directly connected to one another as far as exhibitions, shows and venues, the audience is free to wander and explore the different spaces. This access to multiple shows, generates a sense of community often disregarded in other gallery spaces, and allows for a relaxed viewing environment. However there is nothing relaxed about the artwork. Wise Guise features artist working and responding in multiple mediums to various subject matters, the show retains a sense of cohesiveness through its tonality, and application. Most of the work displayed in Wise Guise has a strong sense of pattern, tongue and cheek subject matter and non-local colors. Overall the work has a graphic sensibility juxtaposing geometric imagery, along with figural and organic components in order to illustrate some underlying narrative. Differing as much in stylistic choices as in narrative the work as a whole seems to benefit if not grow alongside one another, each setting the tone for the next, as you move through the gallery. This Gallery not only provides opportunities and exposure for young artists, it also allows for the audience to become part of a movement.


Nudashank and its co-curators/creators (Alex Ebstein and Seth Adelsberger) have succeeded in creating a positive creative environment for both artists, as well as art supporters, I strongly suggest this gallery to anyone who is interested in art, or just looking for some cultural stimulation. Nudashank introduces a serious purpose, while maintaining an informal and comfortable atmosphere which is ideal for any art community. I urge you to be a part of this happening not only is it founded and organized in Baltimore, it is also accessible to any interested individual. For more information you can join the Facebook group Nudashank, or visit their blog at http://nudashank.blogspot.com

First Post!

Hello everyone!  

This is the first post for the new blog art@TU!  This blog is run by the Art History Club at Towson University for any and all art happenings in and around Towson and Baltimore.

Check back for exhibition reviews, art openings, artist interviews and more!