Nuestras Artes Visual Arts Display

Paintings, drawings and photographs by local artists, children and youth who participated in "Nuestras Artes: Semana Cultural 07," a celebration of the arts in Michiana's Latino communities. Coordinated by NIV (Nueva Identidad de Vida/New Identity of Life). Sponsored by the Multicultural Affairs Office and Harold and Wilma Good Library.

Opening reception Wednesday, August 8, 6:30-9:00 p.m. (Doors open at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments and presentation at 6:30 p.m.)

Art Gallery: Merrill Krabill Sabbatical Exhibit

During the 2006-07 school year, Goshen College Professor of Art Merrill Krabill spent his sabbatical working with mixed media pieces, particularly ceramics and photography, that explore boundaries. He writes in his artist statement: "This latest body of work shows itself in images that are light (in value and weight) combined with sculptural forms that are solid and heavy. I think of the pieces as being at the boundary between two places. They often have elements that seem gate or window-like—passageways."

The reception will be held on Friday, Oct. 5, coinciding with Homecoming Weekend, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The exhibit will run thru Oct. 18.

Topics & Issues

All students taking art classes will want to attend this Topics & Issues of the fall semester with Brian Saner, a member of the Goat Island Performance Group, Chicago.

Art Gallery reception: Merrill Krabill Sabbatical Exhibit

During the 2006-07 school year, Goshen College Professor of Art Merrill Krabill spent his sabbatical working with mixed media pieces, particularly ceramics and photography, that explore boundaries. He writes in his artist statement: "This latest body of work shows itself in images that are light (in value and weight) combined with sculptural forms that are solid and heavy. I think of the pieces as being at the boundary between two places. They often have elements that seem gate or window-like—passageways."

This reception, coinciding with Homecoming Weekend, will be from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. It is free and open to the public. The exhibit will run thru Oct. 18.

Topics & Issues

This is a required event for all students taking art classes. They will want to hear about Merrill Krabill's work during his sabbatical last year.

Art Gallery Exhibit: Carol Ann Carter, Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist

Works by the 2007-08 Eric Yake Kenagy visiting artist, Carol Ann Carter, professor of art at the University of Kansas will be on display.

Carter’s creative work which began in intaglio printmaking, advanced to mixed media painting and fiber construction in 1984. She is currently working in multimedia installation - performance, mixed media and digital imaging and video. Carter is also interested in collaboration across cultures and disciplines in the arts.

Of her work she states: The objects and spaces I utilize, suggest the creative field in which I play my work. It is a field of art and design where I practice movement and exchange of elements across boundaries. I am motivated by the dialogues among materials, intelligence or disciplines-by a kind of character conversion where one thing influences or develops by virtue of occupying space with another: red and green pigment meant for a painting, find their way to a chair...or when foot pain assists, over time, in the development of a shoe form. The field for these considerations--for this activity-- is wide open."

Carter was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Herron School of Art of Indiana University, and her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Notre Dame.

The reception for this exhibit will be held on Sunday, Oct. 28 from 8 to 9 p.m., following her Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist lecture at 7 p.m. in Rieth Recital Hall, Goshen College Music Center. The exhibit, reception and lecture are free and open to the public. The exhibit will run through Nov. 29.

Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist exhibit reception: Carol Ann Carter

Professor of Art at the University of Kansas Carol Ann Carter is the 2007-08 Eric Yake Kenagy Visiting Artist. An exhibit reception will be held from 8-9 p.m., following her 7 p.m. lecture in Rieth Recital Hall. The exhibit, reception and lecture are free and open to the public. An exhibit of her works will be on display in the Hershberger Art Gallery from Oct. 21-Nov. 29.

Carter’s creative work which began in intaglio printmaking, advanced to mixed media painting and fiber construction in 1984. She is currently working in multimedia installation - performance, mixed media and digital imaging and video. Carter is also interested in collaboration across cultures and disciplines in the arts.

Of her work she states: The objects and spaces I utilize, suggest the creative field in which I play my work. It is a field of art and design where I practice movement and exchange of elements across boundaries. I am motivated by the dialogues among materials, intelligence or disciplines-by a kind of character conversion where one thing influences or develops by virtue of occupying space with another: red and green pigment meant for a painting, find their way to a chair...or when foot pain assists, over time, in the development of a shoe form. The field for these considerations--for this activity-- is wide open."

Carter was born in Indianapolis, Indiana. She received her Bachelor of Fine Arts Degree from the Herron School of Art of Indiana University, and her Master of Fine Arts from the University of Notre Dame.

Painting by Jayne Holsinger

Jayne Holsinger's oil-on-panel paintings movingly capture the spirit and humanity of her subjects. Her current series delves into Ms. Holsinger's Anabaptist background and heritage to explore the simple lives of a Mennonite family and community. The works are photo-based, and rely on carefully rendered serial images from single sittings.

Ms. Holsinger mines art history to import recognizable visual references into some of the portraits. The artist included such references upon learning that the 17th Century Dutch Mennonites sat for paintings by Rembrandt, patronized the arts, and became painters themselves.

A reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. January 13, 2008.

Jayne Holsinger Reception

A reception will be held to honor Jayne Holsinger and to see her paintings currently on exhibit. You will be able to see her work until January 31.

African Arts

Traditional instruments, artifacts and fabrics from Dr. Mary K. Oyer's collection, along with annotations and stories gathered during Oyer's long and dynamic career as teacher, hymnologist, church musician and African music specialist. Sponsored by the Art Department; the Multicultural Affairs Office; the Music Center; the Music Department; and Harold and Wilma Good Library.

Opening reception Sunday, Jan. 20, 2-4 p.m.

African Arts Exhibit

Traditional instruments, artifacts and fabrics from Dr. Mary K. Oyer's collection. Includes well-researched annotations and stories gathered during Oyer's long and dynamic career as teacher, hymnologist, church musician and African music specialist. Sponsored by the Art Department, the Mennonite Historical Library, the Multicultural Affairs Office, the Music Center, the Music Department, and Harold and Wilma Good Library.

Opening reception Sunday, January 20, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

African Arts Opening Reception

Traditional instruments, artifacts and fabrics from Dr. Mary K. Oyer's collection. Includes well-researched annotations and stories gathered during Oyer's long and dynamic career as teacher, hymnologist, church musician and African music specialist. Sponsored by the Art Department, the Mennonite Historical Library, the Multicultural Affairs Office, the Music Center, the Music Department, and Harold and Wilma Good Library.

Opening reception Sunday, January 20, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m.

Mixed Media by Ingrid Hess

Ingrid Hess, a professional artist with an emphasis in design, is a painter, quilter, collage artist and book binder. She states, “When I’m communicating my ideas through art, I find that I draw on design elements and principles such as color balance, spatial relationships, flattening of surface, simplicity. Less is more.”

A reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. February 10, 2008.

Senior Exhibition I Reception

Senior Exhibition II

Senior students will show the culmination of their collegiate work in a chosen medium. Always exciting and strong!

A reception will be held 2-4 p.m. March 30 in the Hershberger Art Gallery.

Juried Student Show

Enjoy a wide spectrum of art in our annual juried student exhibit, which features the art of current art students. The juror, an artist chosen from outside the campus, determines which works are included and which receive special awards. Join us at the reception for the exciting award announcements and presentations.

A reception will be held from 2-4 p.m. May 4, 2008