2011-2012 Esther Massry Gallery Exhibitions

Karene Faul Alumni Exhibition
June 3 - September 2

Selected graduates of the studio art program are featured in this exhibition named for Karene T. Faul, who has served 40 years as a member of the art faculty and 27 years as Art Department Chair.

Gallery Receptions: Friday, June 3 and Friday, September 2, 5:00-7:00 pm
1st Fridays: June 3 and September 2, 5:00-9:00 pm
Closed July 4 and August 1-31

Michael Bierut - 30 Years/90 Notebooks
September 25 - January 22

Graphic Designer Michael Bierut has recorded his work and thoughts in a series of identical notebooks dating back to 1982. Today there are over 90 of these notebooks. In this exhibition, finished pieces are juxtaposed with selections from the notebooks. Michael Bierut has been a partner in the international design consultancy Pentagram since 1990. He is also a senior art critic at Yale School of Art, co-founder of the online publication Design Observer and the author of Seventy-nine Short Essays on Design.

Gallery Reception: Friday, September 30, 5:00-7:00 pm
Artist's Lecture: Friday, September 30, 7:00 pm*
1st Fridays: October 14, November 4, December 2, 5:00-9:00 pm

Annual Regional High School Juried Exhibition
February 15-March 15
Keynote Speaker: Tim Rollins and K.O.S.

The exhibit features artworks by more than 100 students from area high schools that may include Albany City, Albany Academies, Amsterdam, Averill Park, Bethlehem, Burnt Hills-Ballston Lake, Cairo-Durham, Emma Willard, Guilderland, Ichabod Crane, Maple Hill, Mohonasen, Niskayuna, Schenectady, Shaker, Shenendehowa, South Colonie and more.

Artist, activist and teacher Tim Rollins and K.O.S. (Kids of Survival) was established in 1985. K.O.S. is a group of artists originally made up of Rollins' students from Intermediate School 52 in the South Bronx. Together, they have developed a collaborative strategy that combines lessons in reading and writing with the production of works of art. The group has exhibited in galleries and museums worldwide.

Gallery Reception: Friday, March 2, 5:00-7:00 pm
1st Friday: March 2, 5:00-9:00 pm
Awards Presentation and Address: Friday, March 2 *
Artist's Lecture: Thursday, March 1, 7:00 pm*

Senior Exhibition 2012
April 10 - 19

An exhibition of advanced work by candidates for the BFA and BS degrees enrolled in Art Education, Graphic Design and Studio Art.

Gallery Reception: Saturday, April 14, 5:00-7:00 pm

Graduate Exhibition 2012
May 6 - 11

Thesis exhibition by candidates for the Master of Art degree in Studio Art and Master of Science degree in Art Education.

Gallery Reception: Sunday, May 6, 2:00-4:00 pm

Art and Design Faculty Show
June 1 - September 7

Recent work includes drawing, painting, sculpture, graphic design, photography and printmaking by current members of the art faculty.

Gallery Receptions: Friday, June 1 and Friday, September 7, 5:00 7:00 pm
1st Fridays: June 1, July 6, and September 7, 5:00-9:00 pm

*Unless otherwise noted, all Artist Lectures will take place in the St. Joseph Auditorium at 985 Madison Avenue, Albany.

For additional information, please visit the Esther Massry Gallery.