The University of Southern Indiana’s BG Projects at New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art (NHGCA) is proud to present Hodge Podge, a group show demonstrating the diversity and range of artmaking by USI Art Club members. Artists include Breanna Bailey, Elizabeth Bridges, Ethan Brinkley, Tia Brosmer, Violet Thomas-Cummings, Erin Kelly, Katherine Medina-Martinez, Jenna Pajdo, Hannah Rasche, Geneva Sagers, Mikayla Satterfield, Maliah White and Jade Young.
Members of the USI Art Club organized their work in the exhibition to represent each of their artistic abilities and visions. The work includes 2D drawings in different media such as graphite, charcoal and ink wash; 3D pieces crafted from found objects; and digital illustrations. The result is a collection representing the diversity and diverse interests of the club and expressing students’ passion for being a part of a collective artistic community.
In the spirit of artistic community, the USI Art Club is inviting visitors to participate and add to the walls of the exhibition. With walls and pedestals covered in brown paper and available writing utensils, the exhibit showcases the importance of response and the participatory nature of artmaking and viewing.
The USI Art Club brings awareness of the visual arts to the University and community. Membership in the USI Art Club is open to all USI students. In the past, membership benefits have included meetings with other students who have an interest in art; collaborative art projects; art tours to Chicago, New York, London and other art centers to visit art museums, art galleries, special exhibitions and other cultural sites; opportunities for students to exhibit and sell their artwork; and participation in Family Weekend, SpringFest, and other University-sponsored club events.
Hodge Podge is open now through Saturday, February 25, opening with a reception from 4-6 p.m. Saturday, February 4. Gallery hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday through Saturday.
New Harmony Gallery of Contemporary Art is dedicated to enhancing the experiences of students through an artist-run exhibition space in the Back Gallery (BG Projects at NHGCA) which allows students to exhibit, experiment and/or curate within a working contemporary art gallery setting. Through exhibition and curatorial strategies, students can envision new possibilities for collaborations and their art practice. NHGCA promotes discourse about and access to contemporary art in the Southern Indiana region.
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