The registration just closed on the PSU High School Art 2011 and it is a RECORD!

The registration just closed on the PSU High School Art 2011. 

Over 200 students and their faculty from high schools around the Four-State area will arrive prepared to enter artwork into competitions, compete in on-site group and solo events such as a 3D toothpick challenge and a self-portrait drawing competition on November 17 from 8:30 – 2:00 pm. 

Ms. Holly Kranker this year’s juror will conduct an Open Forum related to her work as a studio manager in Omaha, NE and her experiences as a PSU alum. The day will be supported by the volunteer efforts of students currently enrolled in art classes at PSU who will have their own opportunity to compete for prizes.

Check back here after the 17th for wonderful pictures of the day's activities!!

Lecture Series Premiere and Family Art Night was fun for all ages...

Ahecha Paraguay - Lecture and Exhibition

Ahecha Paraguay is the exhibit in the Harry Krug Gallery from October 3rd to October 31st. 


Ahecha Paraguay is project completed by the United States Peace Corps, where they gave cameras and taught photography to rural Paraguayan children. The children used the photos to capture scenes from their communities. Roughly over 300 youth participated in the project, the best photos are exhibited at five venues in Paraguay's capital, Asuncion.


In celebration of 200 years of Paraguayan independence, Graham Kreiker's Kansas Paraguay Partners collaborates with Peace Corps volunteers to bring you the photographs we have now in the Harry Krug Gallery. 


Graham Kreicker will have a lecture in Porter Hall on Thursday October 6th, at 4:pm.

Photos taken by Carol Longman (Commercial Art)

Hauling Hay...You are invited!

The PSU Department of Art is kicking off its six week lecture series on Thursday, October 6th (details provided in the prior post). To celebrate, we have posted some wonderful images from the Hauling Hay exhibition.

Hauling Hay is Guest Curated by Joe Summers and has the work of Danny Meisinger, Guinotte Wise and Fred Kautt. The work will be in the University gallery from September 30th - November 17th, 2011.

Photos by Carol Longman (Commercial Art)

Hauling Hay art exhibit at Pitt State - KOAM TV 7 Joplin and Pittsburg

A new art exhibit at Pitt State highlights the Midwest. The exhibit titled "Hauling Hay" features three Kansas artists who use a variety of media in their work.

Organizers say nearly everyone who stops by will be able to relate to the pieces.

"Things you have experienced or things you have run across in your everyday life and that is how everyone can relate to this art and this exhibition," says PSU Art Department Chair Rhona Shand.

A Lecture Series will be running in conjunction with the event:

• Oct. 6 - Lecture from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Joe Summers (curator)
• Oct. 13 - Workshop demo from 1:30 PM to 4:00 PM, reception at 5:00 PM, lecture from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM - Danny Meisinger (artist)
• Oct. 27 - Lecture from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Dr. Joey Pogue
• Nov. 3 - Lecture from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Fred Kautt (artist)
• Nov. 17 - Lecture from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM, Dr. Catherine Hooey

Exhibitions in University and Harry Krug Gallerys...

In the University Gallery, Cathy Breslaw

The Gallery Prep Squad - Portico Bowman, Kenzi Jordan and Alex Anger

The new school year means the start of new exhibitions in the University and Harry Krug Galleries. This is a great deal of work behind the scenes, as the Gallery Prep Squad  organizes, installs and promotes the upcoming artists.

Currently exhibiting...

University Gallery - 

August 23, 2011 - September 23, 2011
Cathy Breslaw 

Wall Sculptures/Hanging Textile

Harry Krug Gallery - 

August 29, 2011 - September 26, 2011

Margaret Buchen

Department of Art's Student Organization Welcomes Back Students

Students and faculty gather for some afternoon fun

The Department of Art's student organization (University Art Association) hosted a welcome back pot luck last Friday. This is the second year that students and faculty started out the new school year with some great conversation, hot dogs and cole slaw. If you were not able to attend, check out the Department of Art's facebook page for more pictures.