ABOUT THE EXHIBITION
In a medium that affords no second chances, it is impressive, indeed, to see the work of contemporary artists who are not only willing to meet a formidable challenge but also to conquer it with assurance and grace.
Once the metal stylus hits the surface in a silverpoint drawing, the gesture recorded is a permanent, irrevocable one. And the 19 artists from 11 states and Canada who are featured in this exhibition deftly celebrate what poet Robert Frost once called “the pleasure of taking pains.”
Rarely will a museum-goer be treated to as delicate and satisfying a feast - one that eloquently attests to the fact that in a troubled, chaotic world there are still those who are taking time with carefully measured steps to create a subtle and lasting gift.
The 20 drawings exhibited here were donated to the Evansville Museum by artists participating in our summer 2009 exhibition “The Luster of Silver: Contemporary Metalpoint Drawings.” We are deeply indebted to artists Koo Schadler and Jeannine Cook, who served as co-curators for the exhibition, and encouraged these gifts.
We are delighted to share this exceptional work with the Ohio Valley Art League and the Henderson, Kentucky community.
JOHN STREETMAN,
Director, Evansville Museum
Art of Well Being - FEB 28 to MAR 11, 2010
Gathering Area -
sponsored by First United Methodist.
Area artists are invited to create artworks using "well being" as the
theme for the artworks. Awards are selected by a juror.
Contact: 270-827-9831
The Artists Within; Disabling the Myth - MAR 7 to APR 2, 2010
Rotunda Gallery -
Artists from Hugh Sandefur Training Center will display the artworks
they have created under the guidance of instructor Susie Rideout. These
physically and mentally challenged artists express the views of the
world as seen through their eyes.
Native American In School Program - MAR 2010
In it's sixteenth year, this educational program creates an awareness
of the Native American culture and exhibits their
contributions to America's past and to its future.
This program is presented to Henderson County
Fifth Grade and Holy Name students (funded in part by a grant from
the Henderson Area Arts Alliance).
A Fresh Perspective- APR 15 to JUN 3, 2010 - Fresh Perspective Entry Form
Rotunda Gallery -
Sponsored by the Henderson Society of Art and co sponsored by the Ohio Valley
Art League (funded in part by a grant from the Henderson Area Alliance).
This popular regional juried exhibition will open with an awards ceremony and a
meet the artist reception on April 20 at 6:30 p.m. Contact: Iris Gentry 270-826-
9272 or irispaints@hotmail.com
OVAL Kitchen Tour - APR 24, 2010
Saturday,10 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Five Henderson kitchens will be showcased with a chef in each
kitchen preparing a food for sampling. Fun activities are featured in
each home.
Birdhouse Contest
(Celebrating Audubon 2010) - MAY 10-21, 2010
Sponsored by the Ohio Valley Art League ad the Friends of Audubon
The Audubon Committee invites children and adults to build a birdhouse. Birdhouses may be made of any material, examples; wood, metal, cardboard, ceramic, or glass. All birdhouses will be display in the U. K. Education & Exposition Center, Henderson, KY, from May 10 to May 21, 2010. There will be four categories; adults from 18 years and older, 9th grade to 12th grade, 6th grade to 8th grade, and 5th grade and under.
The Birdhouse Contest is being done in conjunction with the 200th anniversary celebration of John James Audubon’s landing in Henderson, KY. Entry fee is $10 for Adult division and $5 for grade 12th and under. Cash Awards will be presented to top winners in each age category.
Schedule:
May 6 & 7 ~ 10 to noon ~ Birdhouses will be accepted at U. K. Exposition Building, 3341 Zion Road, Henderson, KY
May 10 to May 21 ~ Exhibit open from 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
May 13 ~ 5 to 7 ~ Opening Reception & Award Presentation
Carol Gatlin will give a talk on “Enjoying Your Feathered Neighbors”.
May 21 ~ noon to 4:30 p.m. pick-up birdhouses
Rules:
Birdhouses must be no higher than 36”in height and no wider than 30” wide. These can not weigh more than 15 lbs. Winning birdhouses will be on display at downtown banks with the owner’s permission from May 21 to June 14, 2010.
Audubon in Cloth - JUN 7 - AUG 1, 2010
Rotunda Gallery -
Henderson County Public Library (second floor). Juanita Yeager, guest curator,
has selected thirteen fiber artists and quilt makers to create new work for this
exhibit based on the birds and botanical paintings of John James Audubon. Each
artist in her own style and preferred materials will create cloth artworks that
express Audubon's influence.
Views of Audubon - AUG 4 - SEP 30, 2010
Audubon Museum -
Sponsored by Audubon Museum & Ohio Valley Art League.
Artists are invited to "Plein Air" Paint Out from Sept. 2009 to
May 30, 2010, using Audubon State Park landscape and
wildlife as the theme. Participating artists must sign-in at the
Audubon Museum desk to be eligible to enter artworks in this
exhibit.
Contact: Kim McGrew ~ kim.mgrew@ky.gov,
Suzy McCormack ~ suzymccormack@yahoo.com or
Jule McClellan ~ jule@ohiovalleyart.org
2010 Kentucky National Wildlife Art Exhibit - Eighth Biennial
September 18 to November 5, 2010
Henderson Fine Arts Center Galleries - Wildlife artists from across the United States compete for $10,000 in awards in this biennial national exhibit. Prospectus will be available online after April 1, 2010.
See previous KNWA exhibit links below.
Celebrating Audubon Gala & Auction - October 23, 2010
Henderson Fine Arts Center Stage - An evening with dinner, music, and national recognized wildlife artists brought together exclusively for this event. A live auction of miniatures finished on site by the artists will benefit the programs of the Kentucky Department of Fish & Wildlife Resources, Friends of Audubon, and the Ohio Valley Art League. In addition, a silent auction of artworks produced by guest artists will benefit these organizations.
Rotunda Gallery, Henderson County Public Library