2008 Woodie Awards
Art gallery named after former SRU prof displays local artists' work
By Katie Kurylo
Rocket Contributor
Issue date: 11/16/07 Section: Focus
The gallery does not limit what kind of art can be displayed. Everything from photography and video arts to paintings and sculpture has been hosted in the gallery.
"Any and all media types are accepted," Mickle said. "We choose artists due to their caliber, but we also keep their emphasized medium in mind. This way, we can maintain a variety throughout the season."
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program must take a senior project course in a medium of their choice.
The student is then required to present his or her work at the end of the semester. Since there is no formal student gallery on campus, this presentation usually happens in the Martha Gault Art Gallery and is a cornerstone to a BFA student's education.
"This project is meant to demonstrate to the university community what they have learned during their tenure at SRU," Mickle said.
An average show in the gallery lasts for roughly three weeks, except for the senior exhibitions, which only run for a week at a time. The gallery draws in many people, from both the campus and the community.
"We have had many, many years of wonderful exhibits," Mickle said. "The gallery sees hundreds of people from the university and outlying community each show. Many people pass through its doors."
In addition to the gallery, there is also a Martha Gault Art Society, a group of students who share a common interest in the visual arts.
This group takes trips to places such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pa., and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh.
They also hold an annual art sale, which takes place during finals week.
Currently, there is a video exhibition in the gallery, highlighting the works of Louis Libitz. This show runs until Nov. 20.
While not many know about the gallery, Mickle said it is certainly an important part of not only the SRU art department, but also the Slippery Rock community.
"The gallery touches more than just art students," Mickle said.
"Any and all media types are accepted," Mickle said. "We choose artists due to their caliber, but we also keep their emphasized medium in mind. This way, we can maintain a variety throughout the season."
Students enrolled in the Bachelor of Fine Arts degree program must take a senior project course in a medium of their choice.
The student is then required to present his or her work at the end of the semester. Since there is no formal student gallery on campus, this presentation usually happens in the Martha Gault Art Gallery and is a cornerstone to a BFA student's education.
"This project is meant to demonstrate to the university community what they have learned during their tenure at SRU," Mickle said.
An average show in the gallery lasts for roughly three weeks, except for the senior exhibitions, which only run for a week at a time. The gallery draws in many people, from both the campus and the community.
"We have had many, many years of wonderful exhibits," Mickle said. "The gallery sees hundreds of people from the university and outlying community each show. Many people pass through its doors."
In addition to the gallery, there is also a Martha Gault Art Society, a group of students who share a common interest in the visual arts.
This group takes trips to places such as Frank Lloyd Wright's Fallingwater in Mill Run, Pa., and Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens in Pittsburgh.
They also hold an annual art sale, which takes place during finals week.
Currently, there is a video exhibition in the gallery, highlighting the works of Louis Libitz. This show runs until Nov. 20.
While not many know about the gallery, Mickle said it is certainly an important part of not only the SRU art department, but also the Slippery Rock community.
"The gallery touches more than just art students," Mickle said.
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