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empowerment
artistic freedom
impact
endurance
significant
longevity
wonderment
inspiration
Think of this quote:
I was again thinking about the earth as a prehistoric form. The earth contains fossil information, the ocean floors being one source. I then moved into the moon, which was not only poetically but scientifically considered to be a fossil of the earth, and therefore a part of it, and then began to consider anything that had been made by man which was a system in two dimensions as a possible point of departure for my concerns which would then continue to fall into the category of mapping. I think that Art, if it will endure on some level, does inspire wonder. The scientific discoveries with which we are bombarded surely do that too, and I think that art in some way has to acknowledge this.
- Nancy Graves
With that said:
I believe artists must ask themselves:
Why am I creating? What impact will my art have on society? Will it endure?
Do I make a difference?
If you have the personal belief that the children of the world are the future - How does your
art relate to their world and their future? What is the new direction of the WCA?
-Kathy Dobash
July 14, 2008
Dean, College and Graduate School of Art
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
Washington University in St. Louis
Washington University in St. Louis invites nominations and applications for the position of Dean of the College and Graduate School of Art in the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts. The Dean will also hold the Jane Reuter Hitzeman and Herbert F. Hitzeman, Jr. Professorship of Art.
As the chief academic officer of the College and Graduate School of Art, the Dean is responsible for developing and nurturing creative, scholarly and research activities, shaping a new and evolving curriculum, overseeing educational programs, recruitment, and managing facilities and budget. The Dean will also work closely with alumni and development to advance the goals and resources of the College. The Dean will be part of a collaborative team of academic leaders in the Fox School, including the Dean of Architecture and the Director of the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum.
We seek a creative, energetic and accomplished leader to guide the College and Graduate School of Art in alignment with the mission and goals of the Sam Fox School. Candidates should have significant administrative experience at the university level as a Department Chair, Director or Dean and a significant record as an artist/designer/scholar and teacher. The record should include evidence of successful leadership and advocacy for students, faculty, and staff, as well as a commitment to community service and to intellectual and social diversity. Applicants for this position should hold a terminal degree from an accredited institution and qualify for an appointment as full professor with tenure.
The appointment begins July 1, 2009 and is for a five-year, potentially renewable term. The Dean of the College and Graduate School of Art will be a tenured full professor in Art and will report to the Dean of the Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts.
Women and members of minority groups are especially encouraged to apply, and the successful candidate must be committed to strengthening diversity and improving gender balance in the faculty, administration, and student body.
The Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts at Washington University in
St. Louis is a unique collaboration in architecture, art and design education, dedicated to excellence in learning, creative activity, research and exhibition.
The College of Art offers the B.F.A. degree in Communication Design, Digital Imaging & Photography, Fashion Design, Painting, Printmaking/Drawing and Sculpture. The Graduate School of Art offers the M.F.A degree in Visual Arts through an academically rigorous, individualized course of study that encourages creative activity and collaboration across disciplines and media. The College & Graduate School of Art enroll approximately 370 undergraduate and 45 graduate students with 45 faculty members.
The College is a founding member of the National Association of Schools of Art and Design.
The Sam Fox School is housed in six buildings, including Walker Hall and the Mildred Lane Kemper Art Museum, home to one of the finest university collections of 19th-, 20th-, and 21st-century art. The MFA program is housed in the Lewis Center, just north of the main campus. The Sam Fox School hosts a lively series of lectures, symposia and exhibitions and enjoys strong collaborations with the Pulitzer Foundation for the Arts, Laumeier Sculpture Park, the Contemporary Art Museum St. Louis, and the St. Louis Art Museum.
Washington University, a medium-sized, independent university, is dedicated to challenging its faculty and students alike to seek new knowledge and greater understanding in an ever-changing, multicultural world. The University is counted among the world’s leaders in teaching and research, and draws students and faculty to St. Louis from all 50 states and more than 120 nations. The University is highly regarded for its commitment to excellence in learning. Its programs, administration, facilities, resources, and activities combine to further its mission of teaching, research, and service to society.
Nominators should send contact information for prospective candidates. Applicants should submit a letter of interest and curriculum vitae. All correspondence will be held in confidence and should be directed to:
Dean of Art Search Committee
Sam Fox School of Design & Visual Arts
Washington University in St. Louis
Campus Box 1031, One Brookings Drive
St. Louis MO 63130
Email: artdeansearch@samfox.wustl.edu
Washington University in St. Louis is an equal opportunity, affirmative action institution and encourages applications from and nominations of women and minority candidates.
Entries for the Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Inaugural Celebration Sculpture Exhibition are due this Friday, August 22nd!
Please note: Massachusetts artists are eligible to apply. ICA curator Carole Anne Meehan is a member of the selection committee. Insurance and placement of work will be arranged by the project team in partnership with artists invited to exhibit.
The Rose Fitzgerald Kennedy Greenway Conservancy in Boston, MA invites artists to forward a selection of existing sculptures or installations for an outdoor exhibition from October 1 to November 2, 2008. This project is organized in conjunction with the Inaugural Celebration on October 4, 2008, a free festival to celebrate the completion of the new mile-long park in downtown Boston stretching from the North End to Chinatown. Artists are encouraged to enter large-scale work for installation on the grounds of the park. The UrbanArts Institute at Massachusetts College of Art and Design is facilitating the project in close collaboration with the Greenway Conservancy, the City of Boston, the Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, and other partners. Funding has been provided by State Street Foundation.
Download the Call at http://www.urbanartsinstitute.org <http://www.urbanartsinstitute.org> – click on Opportunities.
Work-In-Progress /Motivators to continue as an artist
This is one of my most recent works this summer. I
set a schedule every Saturday to paint as the musical melodies
of jazz musicians filled the air in MEA’S fine dining restaurant.
This gave me a push to work all summer. Other motivators are
favorite friends who provide words of encouragement. .
A huge contributor to my artistic endeavors is the Women’s Caucus for Art. I salute these women. I thank them for the understanding, professional support and dedication.
From Kathy Dobash: National Board Meeting Notes
A few comments about the road trip to Washington, DC:
My co-pilot for the trip was Marie Elcin. She posted some important notes from the board meeting in Washington DC! She did have me driving in circles around Washington - That is just a little joke between us now.
She was better than a computerized navigation device. She is a great companion to have on a long road trip! Marie tolerated my little stop in Maryland to admire a large yellow field of sunflowers.
Please note the important new direction for the WCA Women’s Caucus for ART:
The current membership would like to reflect our desire to be positive agents for social change in our communities. This is very important work. The most effective art is for positive social awareness of our day to day problems. This is my opinion.
I hope to add my contribution as an artist to bring about this change. I hope we attract artists in the future to shift to a global perspective: To think locally and act globally.
The collaboration between the WCA Philadelphia Chapter and Rubia shows strength. This example can be a role model for future endeavors.
Photo by Kathy Dobash
Like the musician, the painter, the poet, and the rest, the true lover of flowers is born not made.
- Celia Thaxter
This is a quote I plucked from a favorite book entitled:
WOMEN OF FLOWERS
A Tribute to Victorian Women Illustrators
By Jack Kramer
This photo is detail from the celing restoration in MEA’S fine dining restaurant located in the historic Markle Building, Hazleton, PA
Announcing…
Free Informational Workshops: Come join us for a brief overview of the Artists & Communities program and grant application process. These workshops are intended for artists interested in one-to-six month community- based residencies and nonprofit organizations or units of government that are interested in hosting artists. Discussions will include best practices and examples of successful projects.
Artists & Communities supports residencies by artists from Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia at nonprofit organizations outside of their home communities throughout the mid-Atlantic region (Delaware, the District of Columbia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Virginia, and West Virginia). Proposals for residencies that will occur between April 1, 2009 and March 31, 2010 are due Monday, December 1, 2008. Grants generally range from $5,000-$20,000. Artists & Communities applications/guidelines for 2009-2010 are available at www.midatlanticarts.org.
Workshops will be held at:
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Aljira, a Center for Contemporary Art
591 Broad Street
Newark, NJ 07102
www.aljira.org
Wednesday, September 10, 2008, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Woolly Mammoth Theatre Company
641 D Street NW
Washington, DC 20004
www.woollymammoth.net
Thursday, September 18, 2008, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Noyes Museum of Art
733 Lily Lake Road
Oceanville, NJ 08231
www.noyesmuseum.org
Monday, September 22, 2008, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Benedum Rehearsal Studios
The Pittsburgh Cultural Trust
719 Liberty Avenue
Pittsburgh, PA 15222
www.pgharts.org
Wednesday, September 24, 2008, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Perkins Center for the Arts
30 Irvin Avenue
Collingswood, NJ 08108
www.perkinscenter.org
Thursday, September 25, 2008, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Asian Arts Initiative
1219 Vine Street
Philadelphia, PA 19107
www.asianartsinitiative.org
To RSVP contact Heidi Warren at 215.339.0606 or heidi@midatlanticarts.org.
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August 18
Artist calls for support, funding in county’s southern region
I am an artist. I am an advocate for the promotion of the arts to stimulate the economic growth in the southern region of Luzerne County. I am a concerned citizen.
The recent issues with the countywide reassessment have stirred many emotions. I believe the project will proceed in a fair manner and generate new income for the county. It is my hope for the careful distribution of these precious tax dollars.
How will our political leaders spend this money?
There are many obvious locations not receiving the attention.
First, trust must be established. This might be difficult because of the recent abuses of public positions and conflicts of interest. Personal financial gain apparently motivated business transactions. The debit card scandal damaged credibility. We read about these situations every day.
This letter is serving as a public request to use our tax dollars in the most efficient manner. I understand everyone is in competition to fund their nonprofit arts organizations. I ask our leaders to consider with a watchful eye how the funds will be spent. The small amount of money set aside for the arts must go to the locations where it is most urgently needed. There are recent articles and news reports about the decline in growth of the Wilkes-Barre area. I am sure there are statistics to support these findings. I see obvious improvements in the northern region of Luzerne County. The focus has been concentrated there.
As an artist I suggest the following:
1. Assign a committee member to the southern region to spark an arts focus.
2. Respond with prompt action and follow-up with any tentative plans for collaborative projects.
3. Create inexpensive exhibition fees and find locations to attract more artists.
4. Promote and support the local artists in the southern region.
5. Focus on community arts projects.
The last suggestion can enhance the crime-intervention programs currently in place. New programs could be considered. Community arts programs also can contribute to preventative drug and alcohol abuse programs.
I am discouraged with some of our area nonprofit arts organizations. There tends to be a selfish attitude in presenting exhibitions to promote their organizations. It is time to think in a different way. It is time to think as a community.
Our county has debt. Our county has crime, substance abuse issues, a high elderly population and environmental concerns.
Change your thinking and move in a different direction through the arts!
Kathy Dobash
Hazleton, PA
The Smithtown Township Arts Council is now accepting entries for its 32nd Annual Juried Fine Arts Exhibition to be held December 6 – 30, 2008, at the Mills Pond House Gallery with cash prizes. Juror: Tina Kukielski of the Whitney Museum of American Art. Open to all artists working in 2D and 3D except photography and crafts. Work may not exceed 54″ in width. Deadline for entries is October 21, 2008, and must be submitted as 300 ppi jpeg files on CD only (1800×1800). For prospectus, visit www.stacarts.org or send SASE to STAC, 660 Rte 25A, St. James, NY 11780
Artist Kathy Dobash’s submission of
Commemorative Relief Sculpture 2
was recently accepted for exhibition in
The Northeast PA Regional Art 2008.
The opening will take place on October 11th beginning at 2PM at The Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton. The progressive opening will include culinary appetizers and a variety of music at each of the participating venues, concluding with the awards ceremony at Keystone College at 6 PM.
The fifth regional biennial for Northeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding counties, NEPA REGIONAL ART 2008 is a cultural initiative of four visual arts venues. The exhibit takes place concurrently at each site: The AFA Gallery, The Linder Gallery at Keystone College, Mahady Gallery at Marywood University, and The Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton.
The Juror is Mary Holahan, Ph.D., Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Delaware Art Museum. Recent exhibitions she has curated include a major retrospective of the work of Fernando Botero, featuring paintings, sculptures, and drawings chosen from Botero’s private collection, and an exhibit of Nickolas Muray’s photographs of Frida Kahlo and her circle.
Artist Kathy Dobash’s submission of
Commemorative Relief Sculpture 2
was recently accepted for exhibition in
The Northeast PA Regional Art 2008.
The opening will take place on October 11th beginning at 2PM at The Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton. The progressive opening will include culinary appetizers and a variety of music at each of the participating venues, concluding with the awards ceremony at Keystone College at 6 PM.
The fifth regional biennial for Northeastern Pennsylvania and surrounding counties, NEPA REGIONAL ART 2008 is a cultural initiative of four visual arts venues. The exhibit takes place concurrently at each site: The AFA Gallery, The Linder Gallery at Keystone College, Mahady Gallery at Marywood University, and The Hope Horn Gallery at The University of Scranton.
The Juror is Mary Holahan, Ph.D., Curator of Collections and Exhibitions at the Delaware Art Museum. Recent exhibitions she has curated include a major retrospective of the work of Fernando Botero, featuring paintings, sculptures, and drawings chosen from Botero’s private collection, and an exhibit of Nickolas Muray’s photographs of Frida Kahlo and her circle.
view Kathy’s art and photographs at this link: