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Small but Mighty

“Small but Mighty” exhibit to open at Judith Rae Solomon Gallery

The Judith Rae Solomon Gallery has opened a new exhibit titled “Small but Mighty,” which is available to view on the second floor of YSU’s Bliss Hall Friday, February 26, through Friday, March 26, 2021. The exhibit, organized by professor of art Dragana Crnjak, features small-scale paintings that reflect her students’ explorations of color, surface, composition, and the synthesis between the formal and conceptual aspects of painting.

Larry Davis

YSU Alumni Lecture Series to feature Larry Davis (B.F.A., ’76)

The YSU Alumni Lecture Series will feature Larry Davis (B.F.A., ‘76) for a virtual presentation February 11, 2021, where he will discuss how YSU faculty members shaped his career trajectory. He has had a lengthy career with Walt Disney Imagineering, the last five of which he served as executive producer and creative director for the main entrance of Shanghai Disneyland.

Virtual Art

Cliffe College announces lineup of virtual events

YSU’s Cliffe College of Creative Arts has announced a versatile lineup of upcoming virtual events beginning Wednesday, November 18, 2020. The events will include a presentation by Scottish printmaker Murray Robertson, a masterclass by guitarists Jim Campilongo and Luca Benedetti, a performance in the McDonough Honors Recital Series, and numerous student composition performances from the Dana School of Music.

"Surface" Student Exhibition Judith Rae

Solomon Gallery to feature exhibit of student paintings

Through October 30, 2020, the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery is showcasing student paintings in a one-wall exhibition titled “Surface.” The exhibit was introduced as an effort to continue displaying student work despite the restrictions put into place because of the COVID-19 pandemic.

 

Student Mural

Work on Andrews Avenue Memory Mural continues

The Andrews Avenue Memory Mural project, under the direction of professor of art Dragana Crnjak, is nearing completion as Crnjak’s students continue their work on the mural. The finalized image will feature a ribbon of memories submitted by current and former residents and visitors of downtown Youngstown.

Nica Ross Artwork

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS): Nica Ross

Visual artist Nica Ross, instructor of video media design at Carnegie Mellon University, will present a free public lecture Monday, December 2 at 4:00 PM in room 1220, located in Bliss Hall.
 

PostCard Sized Art

Solomon Gallery to host third annual High School Mail Art Show

More than 150 postcard-sized pieces of art by local high school students will be on display at the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery through Friday, November 15, 2019 as part of the third annual High School Mail Art Show. This artistic movement, created in the 1950s, celebrates artists’ use of mail art to network and share their work beyond the traditional art market. 

Elusive Memory

Exhibition by Deborah Orloff to open at Judith Rae Solomon Gallery

The Judith Rae Solomon Gallery will host a new photography exhibition by University of Toledo professor Deborah Orloff, titled “Elusive Memory,” beginning Monday, October 7, 2019 through Friday, November 1. Orloff has been a professional artist for over 20 years.

Judith Rae Galley Art

New exhibit at Judith Rae Solomon Gallery celebrates student printmaking

The Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, located on the second floor of Bliss Hall, has opened a new exhibition titled “YSU Student Print Collection” that celebrates the printmaking work of Department of Art students. The exhibit, celebrating its tenth anniversary, will be open to the public through Friday, October 4.

Jessica Hirsh

Open Jar Institute

Jessica Hirsh traveled to Israel and back to New York City to participate in the nationally auditioned workshop, Open Jar Institute.