Kutztown University Department of Art

05/11/2023

04/19/2023

Big Art Day - this FRIDAY!

9-10am - coffee in the 120 lobby
10-12am - amazing alumni speakers
12-2pm - lunch and awards in the Atrium!

This year we have Rachel Heberling, Allison McCann and Kristyn Rohrer joining us. To read the bios and get more information, head to our website!

https://bigartday.my.canva.site/

04/18/2023

Visiting Artist Lecture, Brendan Fernandes, 4/20 6pm!

03/02/2023

This Sunday join us to celebrate the Scholastic Awards Ceremony from 2-3 in Schaffer Auditorium!

Over 650 pieces of artwork from creative teens are being exhibited in the Sharadin's Miller Gallery as part of the Scholastic Art Awards competition. Creative teens in grades 7-12 from Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton counties were juried into this highly competitive program. The Gold Key winners from our region will go on to compete with students across the country and winners will be featured at an exhibition in NYC and ceremony at Carnegie Hall this spring.

This year marks 100 years of this program created by the Scholastic Book Company in 1923. It is the longest running and most prestigious art competition in the country. KU is now the organizer and host for our region.

The exhibition is open early, starting Thursday Feb 8 and on display through March 5. Gallery hours are Saturdays 12-4pm, Sundays, 2-4pm, Mon-Friday 10am-4pm. The awards ceremony honoring the students, families, and teachers is Sunday March 5, from 2-3pm.

02/20/2023

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02/14/2023

KU hosts the Annual Scholastic Award Exhibition! Come to the Miller Gallery to see all of the exciting work.

Over 650 pieces of artwork from creative teens are being exhibited in the Sharadin's Miller Gallery as part of the Scholastic Art Awards competition. Creative teens in grades 7-12 from Berks, Carbon, Lehigh, and Northampton counties were juried into this highly competitive program. The Gold Key winners from our region will go on to compete with students across the country and winners will be featured at an exhibition in NYC and ceremony at Carnegie Hall this spring.

This year marks 100 years of this program created by the Scholastic Book Company in 1923. It is the longest running and most prestigious art competition in the country. KU is now the organizer and host for our region.

The exhibition is open early, starting Thursday Feb 8 and on display through March 5. Gallery hours are Saturdays 12-4pm, Sundays, 2-4pm, Mon-Friday 10am-4pm. The awards ceremony honoring the students, families, and teachers is Sunday March 5, from 2-3pm.

02/09/2023

Congratulations to Professor Emeritus, James Rose!

11/04/2022

A very successful opening for Eric Anthony Berdis' opening "These Ones are Going to Grow Big One Day" in the Miller Gallery. The exhibition will be on view through December. Bravo!

11/03/2022

Please join us for the opening reception in Sharadin's Miller Art Gallery :

THURSDAY November 3, 4-6pm, artist talk at 5pm in the gallery



Eric Anthony Berdis : Miller Gallery Artist in Residence

Residency : Oct 16 – Nov 2

Exhibition : November 3 - December 16



THESE ONES ARE GOING TO GROW BIG SOMEDAY



Berdis’ work uses a childlike inquiry to imagine what a q***r ghost would look like. By reflecting on the history of the AIDS memorial quilt, and considering artists and activists lost to acts of violence, he creates a new world and envisions a safe space for the viewer and himself. Through joy and play, Berdis uses textile processes to create a cast of characters that live on in this world. The duality of joy and sorrow ask the viewer : are these characters friend or foe?

Berdis has been meeting with classes and clubs during his residency and will be returning on November 19 for the KU Art Education Conference to lead a workshop with local art teachers.

Originally from Erie, Pennsylvania, Berdis received his BFA from Slippery Rock University in 2013. In 2016, he was awarded the opportunity to study at Tyler School of Art in the Fibers & Material Studies Department. Eric has gone on to receiving his MFA from Virginia Commonwealth University.

Eric has had solo exhibitions at Random Access Gallery, in Syracuse, New York, Practice Gallery Philadelphia, Bunker Projects, Pittsburgh and Project 1612 in Peoria, Illinois, and most recently the University Galleries at Illinois State University.

For more info or www.ericanthonyberdis.com

10/26/2022

Faculty First Thursday Presentation
Thur. Nov. 3 at 11am - 12pm
Sharadin Building Room 120

Associate Professor, Helena Domenic from the department of Art & Design. Will discuss Art and Spirit in Community.

This free presentation is open to the entire university community and is presented by the Dean's Office, College of Visual and Performing Arts, Kutztown University.

10/25/2022

Join the Textiles and Weaving Clib tomorrow evening from 6:30-7:30 for a Stitch Party in the Miller Gallery with Artist in Residence, Eric Anthony Berdis!