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By Fran Watson
Curators are as important as the exhibiting artists. They round up the artistic temperaments and whip them into a cohesive presentation, while considering overall quality, publicity, space utilization, aesthetic impressions, and pleasing an incredible host of sponsors. Not so easy. Sometimes they even find themselves working around a beloved Pig Gig pig anchored in the center of the gallery. Drop into the new FOUNDATION GALLERY at Fourth and Plum and see some truly innovative arranging by STEVEN V. CLARK. Yeah, the same one who works miracles in the hallways of KZF.
An artist's reception not to be missed is the JON HUGHES exhibit at Studio San Giuseppe at the College of Mount St. Joseph. By day, a mild-mannered UC English and journalism professor, but when graphics call (and a phone booth is near) SHA-ZAM! he becomes Jon Hughes, Corbett Award-winning, world renowned photographer. And a darned good one at that. See for yourself Sunday, 1:30-4:30 p.m. The exhibit runs from Jan. 14-Feb. 18. Info: 513-244-4314.
One of those submissions which requires serious consideration is up for grabs again. THE CARNEGIE opens exhibit possibilities to a really all-encompassing art discipline menu, including a category labeled "TOUCHable" for interactive exhibits. Criteria, though, rely heavily on a consistent body of work, a facet for which Carnegie shows are always known. Deadline: April 1. Call Gallery Director Bill Seitz for a prospectus: 859-491-2030.
Need a gift for an art-loving friend? Do yourself a favor and keep a friend out of the rain at the same time by purchasing a membership to the CONTEMPORARY ARTS CENTER. A free umbrella bearing the CAC's spiral logo comes along with the automatic good times all year 'round for members. Info: 513-345-8431.
Black History Month, February, is booming in the art department. We not only have GORDON PARKS' historic photography coming to the CINCINNATI ART MUSEUM in mid-February, but the SPEED MUSEUM in Louisville will offer work by JACOB LAWRENCE, his Frederick Douglas and Harriet Tubman series of 1938-40, opening Feb. 4. And print mavens can get comfy on the collaborative prints by New York artists WILL BARNET and BOB BLACKBURN at MIAMI UNIVERSITY ART MUSEUM opening Jan. 30. It will take a little planning to get all of this in, so take this as a heads up for scheduling. All of these, and the slew of additional fine shows around town, offer gallery talks, lectures and personal appearances to enhance the exhibit. Start dialing now for a month to remember. CAM: 513-721-2787; Speed: 502-634-2700: Miami: 513-529-2232.
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Previously in Quick Draw
Quick Draw
By Fran Watson
(January 4, 2001)
Quick Draw
By Fran Watson
(December 14, 2000)
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(November 30, 2000)
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Hog Wild (December 21, 2000)
It's a Small World (December 14, 2000)
Heavenly Rendering (November 30, 2000)
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