Katie McLaughlin and Richard Nickel at Portlock Gallery

Date(s): 10/30/2009 – 11/29/2009 Recurring daily Times: Tuesday – Friday 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM Saturday – Sunday 12:00 PM – 4:00 PMLocation: Portlock Galleries at SoNo Address: 3815 Bainbridge Blvd. Chesapeake, VA 23324 Contact: Nicole Benson Phone: (757) 502-4901 Admission: Free Visit Website
This exhibition will feature the ceramics, photography, and mixed media of Katie McLaughlin and the ceramics of Richard Nickel.Katie McLaughlin is an up-and-coming artist from Norfolk, VA. She is currently studying at Old Dominion University and has shown her work in many regional and group exhibitions such as the 2006 New Waves exhibition at Contemporary Arts Center of Virginia and the 23rd Annual Juried Photography exhibition at the Suffolk Museum where she was awarded the Juror’s Choice award in 2007. She was included in the New Directions in Photography exhibition at Portlock Galleries where the idea for this exhibition was born. McLaughlin’s work explores what it means to be female in today’s society and examines the dual nature of the female instincts for reproduction and survival as a woman matures.

Richard Nickel will be highlighting a new series of ceramic works. He is an Associate Professor of Art Education at Old Dominion University. He joined the faculty at ODU in 2002 after receiving his Bachelor of Science degree in Art Education from State University College in Buffalo, NY and his Master of Fine Arts degree in Ceramics from the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Richard has been an active artist and educator. He has been published in several Lark books on ceramics and in Ceramics Monthly Magazine. His juried and invitational shows include the Tidewater Craftsman Invitational at the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center, Celestial Images in Art at the Suffolk Museum and A Tea of Unusual Proportions at the Rawls Museum of Art in Courtland, VA. He has had solo exhibitions at the Contemporary Arts Center of Virginia and the Rawls Museum of Art. He has also been awarded several grants on research in education and ceramics, a Faculty Innovator Grant, and an ODU Summer Research Fellowship.

SHOUT IT OUT! Art as Activism Saturday Morning Art Classes Begin in November

Old Dominion University Art Education program presents:

SHOUT IT OUT!
Art as Activism

Saturday Morning Art Classes at ODU Fall 2009
Fall 2009 Saturday Morning Art Classes at ODU
Free Art Classes for students in grades 5-12

Art as Activism classes have been created by ODU Art Education Students to educate the public on the impact artists can have on ecology, personal points of view, freedom of speech and expression.

To register of find out more information follow to this link:

http://freesaturdaymorningartclassesatodu-efbevent.eventbrite.com

http://www.facebook.com/event.php?eid=184819094941

CALL TO ARTISTS Local juried exhibition SPIRIT

SPIRIT

You are invited to submit artwork to a new show at the The Warehouse: SPIRIT will be held Oct 23rd, and entries are due by Sept 29. See details below, and forward to your friends!

Spirit illuminate the intangible, view the invisible

Spirit is a juried art exhibit inspired by the themes of transcendence, fullness, and connection. Artists are encouraged to explore these themes from any perspective (i.e. Spirit is not a Christian art show). Honesty is essential to any art worth producing in any medium and we desire to maintain an atmosphere where artists feel free to create honestly. Therefore, honesty dictates we should share our motives for, and beliefs about Spirit.

for more information:

http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=48711163722

Richard Nickel: Recent Works

July 3 – August 23, 2009

Craddock-Terry Gallery 901 Jefferson Street, Ste 113, Lynchburg, VA  24504  434-847-7277

http://www.riverviews.net/NewFolder/Exhibitions/CTGallery

Richard Nickel is a painter and ceramic artist whose work addresses themes of love, power and absurdity through folk-art inspired imagery. Bright, fun, and colorful slab constructions mimic traditional ceramic vessels and sculptural wall platters use figuration and pattern to draw narratives dealing with family dynamics and power structures.  Born in Rochester, New York, Richard Nickel received a BS in Art Education from SUNY in 1996, and then received an MFA in Ceramics from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania in 2000. In 2002 he began teaching at Old Dominion University where he now serves as the Program Director for the Art Education program. As an artist, Nickel has participated in numerous national solo and group shows including recent exhibitions at the Virginia Beach Contemporary Arts Center, the Kellogg Gallery (CA), and Art Santa Fe.

RENEWAL A Juried Art Exhibit Taking Submissions now

RENEWAL
A Juried Art Exhibit inspired by the cultural and spiritual themes associated with creation, resurrection and rebirth.
“THE WAREHOUSE” 1229 West Olney Road, Norfolk, VA
Friday, April 24, 2009

JUDGING
Works will be reviewed and selected for final jury by a selection committee and then finally judged and awarded by juror. Please note that work will be judged AS STRONGLY on its interpretation of the theme as it will be for its artistic and technical merit. Artists will be notified no later than 2 weeks prior to show date of acceptance or non-acceptance.
Cash Prizes for First, Second and Third Placements.
JURORS
Hannah Serrano, Editor/Publisher of 24SevenCitiesMagazine
Richard Nickel, Associate Professor of Art Education, Old Dominion University
Nancy Dooley, Artist

SUBMISSION GUIDELINES & ELGIBILITY
Media: Only original works will be accepted. All media, styles and techniques are welcome. Please note that three dimensional works may only remain on display for opening night.
**Disclaimer**because of the public and multi-use nature of the space some artwork may be selected to show only for the opening reception and the following day and may not remain on display for the duration of the show.
Eligibility: Artists of all ages, levels of experience and personal/professional backgrounds are invited and encouraged to apply.
Entry Requirements: Artists are invited to submit up to 4 pieces. Please indicate on submission form if the pieces are to be considered as a series rather than individually. Space is limited and size may be considered in judging. All work must be READY TO HANG, or it will not be included in the show.
Jpegs or Tiffs are ideal and may be sent via email to: artshows@symphonicfortheci

ty.com
Photos, cd’s and slides may be mailed to ART SUBMISSIONS P.O. Box 10456 Virginia Beach, VA 23450. If you would like your CD, Slides or photos back please send a SASE as well with proper postage in place.

Art education students celebrate Dr. Seuss’ birthday with the community at the Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Gallery

ODU Art Education students in coordination with The ODU Bookstore (under the supervision of Art Education professors Patty Edwards and Richard Nickel) led a tour of the Ellin and Baron Gordon Self-Taught Collection Exhibition, Uncommon Power: The Eye of the Self-Taught Artist
on Feb 28, 2009.

Taking a cue from Dr. Seuss’ book Green Eggs and Ham, Art Education students chose specific paintings and sculptures from the Gordon Collection to tell stories about the complex relationships between people and animals. Through the ages artists have used animals in visual art and literature to try to explain aspects of our own human nature. The students researched the biographies of three artists from the exhibition and how they represented this complex relationship of animals and people in their paintings and sculptures. They were asked to create  a tour of the work for Dr. Seuss day.

Students discovered that the relationship between animals and humans portrayed in the artwork is varied and complex. To some artists animals represent beasts of burden. Some are family pets. Some animal images in the artwork represented a personal identity for the artist. For some artists the animal imagery involved complex religious or psychological symbols.

Art Education students Sumi Kim and Jennifer Rodriguez led tours for over 150 parents and children from 11:00-1:00. Birthday Cake was provided by Professor Patty Edwards to celebrate the birthday of Dr. Seuss. The Cat in the Hat even showed up and enjoyed the artwork.

Virginia Beach outdoor public sculpture proposal

The Contemporary Art Center of Virginia (CAC) is accepting proposals on behalf of Virginia Beach City Public Schools (VBCPS) from artists for an outdoor public sculpture for Virginia Beach Middle School (VBMS). The school is located five blocks from the oceanfront on 25th Street and the school mascot is the Seahawk. Works must be original and respond to the VBMS mascot. The commissioned piece will be an integral and permanent part of the school’s property and will be located within a traffic circle in the public right-of-way.

This call is open to Virginia artists 18 years of age and older.

To download the PDF go to this site: CACVB

Richard Nickel In National Juried Exhibitions in Colorado and Indiana

CLAY & CONTEXT: National Juried Exhibition
January 15 – February 6, 2008

TERRE HAUTE, Ind. — The Indiana State University Art Gallery welcomes Clay & Context, National Juried Exhibition, Jan 15- Feb 6, 2009. A public reception with Juror Sherman Hall, Editor of Ceramics Monthly Magazine, will be held on Friday, Jan 16, 5-7pm. Sherman Hall will give a public lecture followed by an awards ceremony that same evening in the Music Recital Hall, (CPFA) at 5:30pm.

Clay & Context was conceived to draw new attention to clay as a material with fresh significance in contemporary art, while acknowledging the history from which it evolved. The exhibition explores both the functional and non-functional aspects of current ceramic art. The exhibited works not only reflect the personal vocabulary of each of the artists, but the cultural climate in which they were produced.

About the Juror: As editor of the worlds leading ceramic art magazine, Sherman Hall is a staunch advocate for ceramics as a promoter and practitioner. Hall received his BFA in Ceramics from Ohio State University in 1996 after studies at New York University and Columbus College of Art & Design. Following his undergraduate education, Hall was the sole proprietor of the Sherman Hall Studio from 1996-2003. He has worked with Ceramics Monthly since 1999.

Artists Featured: Chris Archer, Lesley Baker, Daniel L. Bare, Dylan J. Beck, Nathan Betschart, Kyan Bishop, Kristina Bogdanov, Klai Brown, Stephanie Craig, Danny Crump, Kit Davenport, Derek Decker, Christine Golden, Mark Gordon, Vicky Hansen, Phil Haralam, Margaret Haydon, Steve Hilton, Kevin Hughes, Michael Jamison, Andréa Keys, Phyllis Kloda, Michael Lancaster, Carrie Longley, Jon McMillan, Cory Medina, Marcy Neiditz, Richard Nickel, Lindsay Oesterritter, Vince Palacios, Margaret Park Smith, Kyle & Kelly Phelps, Joseph Pintz, Derek Reeverts, Scott Ross, Jan Schachter, Sam Scott, Jinsoo Song, Hunter Stamps, Haruka Takemoto, Lydia C. Thompson, Michelle Tobia, Dan Van Tassell, James Wayne, Sigrid Zahner, Valerie Zimany

Richard Nickel in Hearts DesireNational Juried Exhibition at Carbondale Clay Center

Opening reception First Friday, February 6th 2009, 6-8p A juried and invitational exhibition of work inspired by ‘love, lust and everything in between.’ At CCC Gallery, 135 Main Street, through March 2nd 2009. Featured artists: Bethany Benson, Huntingdon PA; Kalika Bowlby, Kansas City MO; Pattie Chalmers, Carbondale IL; Darlene Glitzen, Merrillville IN; Leisha Hiester, Monument CO; Cara Jung, Erie PA; Richard Nickel, Norfolk VA; Juliane Shibata, Holland MI; Lea Tyler, Carbondale CO

ODU ART DEPARTMENT VISITING ARTIST LECTURE SERIES PRESENTS INTERNATIONALLY KNOWN CERAMIST BRAD SCHWIEGER

Brad Schwieger Ceramics Workshop
Visiting Artist Brad Schwieger will be at Old Dominion University Campus Wednesday January 21th and Thursday January 22st. Schwieger will be demonstrating  large thrown and sculptural methods with clay.

Brad Schwieger has been teaching at Ohio University since 1990 and is presently a Professor of Art and Ceramics Area Chairman. Prior to that he was an Associate Professor at Vincennes University in Indiana (1985-1990). Brad received his Master of Fine Arts degree from Utah State University in 1983 and his Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from the University of Iowa in 1981. Brad has shown his ceramics nationally and internationally. Since 2000 his work has been included in more than 100 exhibitions through out the U.S.A., Japan, Korea, Taiwan, England, Germany, Czech Republic and Spain.

Artist Lecture:
Wednesday, January 21, 2009 from 7:00-8:30 p.m.
Ellin and Barron Galleries at Old Dominion UniversityWHEN?
Wednesday January 21st and Thursday January 22st.

WHERE?
ODU CERAMICS STUDIO
Studio Art Building
1028 46th st. and Monarch Way
Norfolk VA

WHAT TIME?
Wednesday January  21st   11:00- 4:00
Thursday January        22nd   9:00- 2:00

Individual student Critiques from 2:30-4:30

FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT PROF, RICK NICKEL RNICKEL@ODU.EDU OR PROF,JOHN ROTH JROTH@ODU.EDU 683.4887

HARUKA TAKEMOTO Student Portfolio