At 5:00 on December 10 Art Now opened at the Reilly Room in Atherton Union on Butler University’s campus. The room packed quickly with parents, students, as well as BU faculty and staff. Much earlier, starting at 8 a.m. that morning, students worked hard to get the room set up, the work hung and everything just right for the opening. The exhibition layout, designed by Alyssa Dyke (’16), as part of ART210 Process (a course that introduces professional practices), was hailed as outstanding: the best in ART NOW’s 11-semester history. Art + Design majors Taylor Sitorius (’15) and Bekah Pollard (’16) sent personal email invites to President Jim Danko, Provost Kate Morris and a host of other VIP guests who attended during the run of the show. Vice President for Student Affairs, Levester Johnson, tweeted about the event, contributing to a large influx of visitors on December 11.
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35 works of art were sold at the event (all proceeds directly to the artists themselves).
Kaylin Beckwith (’14) with her works – two of which sold during the exhibition.
Joel Fuller (’16) with his father and friends, in front of artist proofs of pages from his comic book Xavian Gubora; both digital and printed copies sold!
Display by Jasmine Gonsalves (’15), who also sold work during the exhibition.
A portion of the work of Taylor Sitorius (’15), including sweaters with handmade elbow patches.
At 2:00 on December 11, just before the major critiques began, students held a silent dance party on the taped-out dance floor, which has been a part of the event from the very first show.
Students with Steve Nyktas, Assistant Professor of Art, on the Dance Floor following the silent dance party and a surprise happening/relational art piece performed by the students.
ART NOW happens every semester – the Spring 2014 Show will be held on Tuesday April 22 (opening 5-7 p.m.) and Wednesday April 23 (9-5)! Mark your calendars now for an event not to be missed!!!