Department of Art Senior Exhibition_ Second Floor Student Space Gallery

Student iPad Exhibition in Porter Hall

PSU Art Department was happy to present an exhibit of digital sketchbook works, created using iPads, on the Second Floor Gallery of  Porter Hall April 16 – 20.

The exhibit highlighted the exceptional work of students enrolled in the Life Drawing II class during the spring semester 2012, as well as the iPad Pilot Project through the Center for Teaching and Learning.

Congrat to Department of Art student worker, Alexandra Anger!

Professor Portico Bowman (PSU Gallery Director) and Alexandra Anger (gallery work-study superstar)

Department of Art student worker, Alexandra Anger received the 1st Runner Up Student Employee of the Year! Alex has been a strong force for several years in the behind the scenes management of the Department of Art Harry Krug and University Galleries.

The Student Employee of the Year Awards are sponsored by PSU’s Office of Career Services. Director Mindy Cloninger said the estimated 1,000 students who work on campus, and the hundreds who work in businesses throughout the community and in the region provide valuable service at the same time they are learning life-long skills.

“PSU student employees play a very important role in the operation of the university,” said Cloninger. “I think some people are surprised when they learn of the responsibilities some students have.”

A wonderful weekend for the Department of Art

 Morning Sun _ Marydorsey Wanless

 Morning Sun_ Family Art Morning

THIS WEEK!!! Spring 2012 Interdisciplinary lecture series

The Art Department is pleased to present our Spring 2012 Interdisciplinary lecture series focusing on and inspired by the "Evidence of Aging" exhibit created by Marydorsey Wanless.  For your planning convenience we have divided the events into the following categories:

Thursday March 8:  Artist and Artwork Focus: Photography and Alternative Processes
6:30 - 7:30 pm:  Marydorsey Wanless
8:00 - 9:00 pm:  Rhona Shand: Art Department Chair

Friday March 9 : Spring 2012  Art Department Exhibition Interdisciplinary Lecture Series
Intended as an opportunity for a variety of perspectives related to issues that engage with the subject of aging, a variety of speakers will present their opinions through their diverse and wide-ranging areas of expertise and personal experience.

Biology of Aging  2:00 ˆ 3:15
Dr. Steve Ford: Biology Department
Dr. Xiaolu Wu: Biology Department
Psychology of Aging 3:30 ˆ 5: 45
Dr. Lynette Olson: Provost and Vice-President For Academic Affairs
Harry Krug: Professor Emeritus and former Art Department Chair
Dr. Sean Lauderdale: Psychology and Counseling Department
Dr. Harriet A. Bachner: Psychology and Counseling Department

Culture of Aging 6:00 ˆ 7:00
Yazeed Aldhwayan: International Student from Saudi Arabia.
Alheli Aranda Britez: International Student from Paraguay
Dr. Joey Pogue: Communications Department

Saturday March 10: 10:00 - Noon Family Art Morning
Meet at Porter Hall
Scavenger Hunt and Cyanotype photo workshop
Co-sponsored by the UAA (University Art Association), Student Activities Council,
Gorillas Out of Bounds, and the SAI Sigma Alpha Iota.

We invite you to participate in all or any part of the events listed.  Everyone is welcome and all events are free and open to the public.

Art Auction this week!

PATRICK'S PEOPLE: Pittsburg State is holding an art auction

Students, Art & Pizza

Department of Art students have been working hard over the past couple of months to give a fresh look to the Wheat State Pizza building that is adjacent to the PSU campus. The project is ongoing as students have patiently waited for optimal mural making weather in Kansas.  Their progress is visible to everyone who drives down the Broadway. We will also keep you posted at varies stages of the mural.