School of Visual Arts News

The University of Western Ontario has announced that James Patten will take on the position of Director and Chief Curator of the McIntosh Gallery, effective February 1. Patten comes to the McIntosh from the Art Gallery of Windsor, where he has served as Curator of Contemporary Art and as Chief Curator since 2006.

Hundreds of high school seniors hoping to further their studies in art next year recently met with representatives of more than 25 colleges and art schools at the National Portfolio Review Day at Sage College of Albany.

Madeline Douglas'11 and Justine Drennan '11 demonstrate Joshua Kirsch's 'Sympathetic Resonance', an interactive, modern remix of marimba, installed in the James S. Hall' 34 Gallery in New Butler.

Say what you will about Shrek, Bee Movie or Shark Tale , the artists at Dreamworks themselves are terrific.

Thirty-five years ago, Richard Wilde launched the BFA Advertising and Graphic Design Department at the School of Visual Arts in New York.

The taping of the pilot TV program "Design Matters" is next Friday in New York. Debbie Millman is host, with Hillman Curtis as director.

A spectacular crop circle design landed a Rural Retreat artist an international award.

Bonnie Siegler and Emily Oberman . Sometimes cards come in the form of gifts. The tag on Number 17's pillow says "Happy Holidays" - and the print on the pillow reminds the recipient where the gift came from.

Diane Carr, Thicket, 2009, Oil on Canvas, 30a x 48a . Courtesy of Gallery SATORI.

This 1970 German documentary on Robert Crumb contains rare footage of Ralph Bakshi in his studio during the making of Fritz the Cat.

Joining this season's slew of temporary shops is a pop-up venue from Mark Addison and EventStyle New York .

VIJAYAWADA: It was on this day last year that the nation began to face, for the next 72 hours, one of its most challenging moments in national unity and security, as terrorists from across the border launched deadly strikes on key public places in the financial capital of the country.

Photographer Gina LeVay first became fascinated by the Sandhogsa 'the urban miners who dig city water tunnelsa 'in 2003.

Born in New York, artist Ellen A. Lewis demonstrated exceptional artistic abilities as a child.

The 2009 Israel International Film Festival has announced the slate for its 24th edition, including new pics by "Or" helmer Keren Yedaya and "The Band's Visit" thesp Ronit Elkabetz.

Curator's Selections 2009, hosted by the Edna Manley College's art gallery , was not just another art exhibition.

Xing Danwen, Urban Fiction, 2009. C-Print, 233 x 170 cm. Edition of 5, 110 x 80 cm.

The Texas Commission on the Arts is now accepting applications for the 2010 class of the Young Masters scholarship program.

Shirley Irons: A Perfect Day, an exhibition of paintings, will be on display at Washington and Lee's Staniar Gallery from Nov.

PS122 Gallery East Village / Lower East Side 150 First Avenue, 212 288 4249 November 14 - December 6, 2009 Opening: Saturday, November 14, 5 - 7 PM Web Site PS122Gallery is pleased to present a two-person show of Suzanne Goldenberg and John Stanley, with Hallway Project by Valentina Medda.