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NOVA/Mason Innovation Exhibition Reception 2022

November 1, 2022 bconley

INNOVATION: 2022 NOVA/MASON FOUNDATIONS JURIED EXHIBITION

Juried by Babette Pendleton – Exhibition & Programming Associate, Corcoran School of the Arts and Design, The George Washington University

To see all of the art from the exhibition, visit:

masonexhibitions.org/exhibitions/innovation

This years NOVA/MASON show was a huge success! Our collective arts foundations students, who are Foundations level students (Freshmen or Sophomore) currently enrolled NOVA and Mason students. showed us how exceptionally talented they are!

George Mason Sculpture teacher, Brian Davis takes a picture of the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

This exhibition explores the dual challenges faced by Foundation Level art students: learning about a new medium and honing their craft within the structure of the class assignment. Innovation celebrates those works that expand on, push the boundaries of, and go beyond those in class assignments. Whether in craft, design, or concept, developing technical skills and an artistic voice is not an easy task. Innovation is an exhibition dedicated to the students working on building their skills and finding new approaches. All works exhibiting personal growth or an innovated approach to classroom work will be considered

The Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

There are a variety of positive aspects to bringing our students together in one exhibition. NOVA students get to see the level of art by their student colleagues at Mason and learn about the arts program from them and their professors as well. Often Mason students are prior NOVA students and having alumni return to see their friends is rewarding for all!

Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Each year the exhibition toggles between NOVA and George Mason. This coming year everyone working to have the exhibition in a professional arts venue to help provide an extraordinary learning experience for how galleries work and provide a broader community experience and access to seeing everyone’s art!

This year’s Juror is Babette Pendleton, the current exhibition and programming curator at George Washington’s Corcoran School of Art & Design in DC who also teaches within the Curatorial Practice program at MICA. She holds a BFA in Dance & Choreography from Cornish College of the Arts, and an MFA in Curatorial Practice from Maryland Institute College of Art (MICA) with a minor in Critical Theory.

Experimentation, intentionality, and collaboration are central aspects of Babette Pendleton’s multidisciplinary work as an artist, curator-producer, and researcher. Her national and international curatorial work manifests in forms of collective and collaborative organizing, project management, visionary and strategic consulting, and exhibition/performance producing. Babette is the director of Yellow Fish, a durational performance art festival which aims to bring awareness to the significance and study of time through cultural practices and artistic mediums, while facilitating community involvement in historical and contemporary thought surrounding Durational Performance. Notable past work includes, director and founder of the Pendleton House—a twenty-five person interdisciplinary art collective; director of the experimental gallery space, New Tomorrow; and producer and project Manager for Sarah Cameron Sunde’s global series, A Durational Performance with the Sea. She most recently worked as a consultant with Robert W. Deutsch Foundation in Baltimore, MD and Coffey Street in Brooklyn, NY. Her current research focuses on reconfiguring contractual agreements inside collecting and commissioning initiatives with specific emphasis on putting care practice and performance methodologies at the forefront of contract law. Babette

The works she chose are inspirational and often tell a personal story or stories of others or experience itself.

Proud family taking photographs during the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

This year’s show is headed by Jessica Gardener and Brian Davis. Jessica head’s our NOVA Alexandria Ceramic’s and 3-D Arts program and Brian, teaches New Media and Sculpture at George Washington University and George Mason University.

Jessica Gardner speaks to exhibition attendees at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

George Mason professor Brian Davis, Juror Babette Pendleton and our NOVA Alexandria Provost Dr. Annette Haggray, at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

The reception was offered time for students and families to dive deeply into our student’s intentioned-artwork.

School shows are often the first experience our young students have with exhibiting to the public.

Art admirers at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

The rewards are immediate, as art-goers have a huge appreciation for technique and process.

It’s also a wonderful moment for our artists to explain their work to others.

Jessica Gardner speaking with reception attendees at The Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Before long it was time for Jessica to gather everyone together to begin the awards ceremony. First, our Provost, Dr. Annette Haggray was kind enough to give a wonderfully inspiring thank you to all of the students, for their creativity, confidence and talents.

Dr. Annette Haggray speaks to students at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Babette spoke about all of the works and the extra-ordinary creative ways the students went beyond the classroom assignments and used highly innovative creative thought.

First award of the night was our Honorable Mention , which went to MJ Gomez-Salazar! Congratulations!

Our Third Place Winner, Ian Dermott! Congratulations!

Ian Dermott and Babette Pendleton at at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022 Photo by Britt Conley.

Brian Davis, 3-D professor at George Mason, proudly took pictures of all of the winners! It’s a rewarding moment!

Brian Davis at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Our Second Place winner went Faani Tabrizi Nezhaad’s. She could not be there but her family was!

Babette Pendleton handing out our Second Place Award for Faani Tabrizi Nezhaad’s work at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Our first Place winner’s award went to Pasindu Weeramunda! Congratulations!

Finally, Congratulations to our People’s Choice winner, Ryan Funkhouser!

Babette Pendleton and Ryan Funkhouser at at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Students from all of our arts came in to see the works and learn from them!

Dr. Nicole Munday, Associate Dean for the Social Sciences, enjoying Vicente Figueroa’s Artwork.

Vicente Figueroa discussing her artistic Book artwork.

Vicente Figueroa discussing her artwork at The Innovation Reception at NOVA’s Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Jessica takes a picture of Robbyn Smith and her incredible artwork: Barking Mad Blue.

It’s an exciting show and everyone really enjoyed the works and meeting other students!

A wonderful exhibition at the Innovation Reception at the NOVA Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Sofia Vazquez-Espada enjoyed explaining her work : Color is a Concept.

Color is a concept by Sofia Vazquez-Espada.

Students enjoying Ariana Barbery-Cornejo’s work: Perception Features.

Rachel McGrath and Bethany Davis’ photographic images were wonderfully well recieved.

The Innovation Reception at NOVA’s Alexandria Campus, October 27th, 2022. Photo by Britt Conley.

Yesenia Garcia in front of her lovely piece: Izanami.

Yesenia Castaneda Garcia in front of her piece: Izanami.

A special thanks go out to Brian and Babette for ALL their hard work and creativity in making this show happen.

Stacy Slaten, the head of our 2-D Department proudly enjoying the student work from her and others classes.

To see all of the art from the exhibition, visit:

masonexhibitions.org/exhibitions/innovation

Congratulations to all for being so creative and taking the courageous steps to let your work be seen!

Art Exhibition, Drawing, Painting

2021 JURIED Alexandria Fine Arts Student Exhibition

Gallery April 4, 2021 bconley

Voting for People’s Choice between April 4th- 25th, 2021 at 11:59pm (See below).

Exhibition Virtual Reception– April 28th at 6pm! Exhibition awards Announced! (see below for zoom details).

Click on each image to view large. Hover over the image to get the voting image number and read below for how to vote!

1 • Madam Puf by Thuy Le Chung Nguyen. Oil on canvas.

2 • Fish Tank by Sri Kolla. Digital Photography

3• Snowy with a Chance of Fire by Sri Kolla. Digital Image.

4 Sadness by Sri Kolla. Digital Photography

5 “VIVIX” Concept Art by Xander Young. Digital Art.

6 • RIP Art Fan by Nicole Mullings. Graphite and Charcoal.

7 • Auto Bio by Paolo Angeles. Prismacolor pencils.

8 •Collision by Thuy Le Chung Nguyen. Acrylic on canvas.

9 • My Life by Nicole Mullings. Colored Pencil.

10 • Self Portrait of Confidence by Nicole Mullings. Pastel.

11 Best Memory by Thuy Le Chung Nguyen. Acrylic on canvas.

13 • Self Portrait by Mary Durgavich. Charcoal

14 • A Dance of Faith by Payton Crain. Watercolor.

15 • Figure Bust by Chris Hutagaol. Charcoal.

16 • Water and Glass by John Creed. Charcoal.

17 • Racing the Rain by Xander Young. Charcoal.

18 • Water and Glass by Elizabeth Johnson. Charcoal.

19 • Harvest Spilling From Basket by Deborah Robinson. Acrylic

20 • Food and Drink by John Creed. Painting

21 • Reflective Project by Paolo Angeles. Pastel.

22 • Palestinian Poppy by Naomi Gertz. Embroidery.

23 • Terraced Rice Fields by Joanna Capra. Colored Pencil.

24 • Seasons by Fatima Dirie. Digital Art.

25 • Mother with Origami Sakura by Chris Hutagaol. Graphite.

26 • A Nation of Immigrants by Jennifer Munaba. Charcoal on newspaper.

27 • Almost There by Joanna Capra. Graphite and ink.

28 • A Maddening Discovery by Payton Crain. Ball Point Pen, Tea.

29 • A Rainy Avenue by Jennifer Munaba. Acrylic on canvas.

30 • N’alien Playing the Lyre by Elizabeth Johnson. Pastel.

HELP Choose the PEOPLE’S CHOICE – AWARD!

Click each image to view them full size. When you hover over the image, you can see the image number. Write down the image number of the work you think should win.

THEN – VOTE at www.facebook.com/TylerArtsLife. Comment on the post titled, “VOTE for People’s Choice 2021 Student Fine Art Show.” Each person can vote once.

Voting is from April 4th -April 25th at 11:59

JOIN US at THE VIRTUAL RECEPTION!

Apr 28, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time

Our juror Summer Zickefoose will be discussing the art and presenting the awards!

About our Juror:

Summer Zickefoose is an interdisciplinary artist residing in northeast Ohio. She grew up amidst the square miles and cornfields of Iowa. The smells of fresh cut hay, horse manure, and hog pens lodged permanently in her subconscious have, in one way or another, led to artwork that is deeply influenced by Midwestern and rural American culture and landscape.

Zickefoose received a BA in Art History and a BFA in Studio Art from the University of Iowa in 2000, and received a MFA in Multimedia Art and Ceramics from the University of Florida in 2004. Her sculptures, performances, videos, and installations have been exhibited both nationally and internationally, most notably at the Athens Institute for Contemporary Art in Athens, Georgia, the Golden Thread Gallery in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and the Raccolte Frugone museum in Genoa, Italy. Summer has been an artist-in-residence at the Kimmel Harding Nelson Center for the Arts in Nebraska City, Nebraska, Flaxart Studios in Belfast, Northern Ireland, and at the Field’s Project in Oregon, Illinois. She also works with a performance art collaborative, The Brick Factory. They have organized two residencies around themes of ceramics and performance, Actions + Material and The Object’s Not the Point, at Watershed Center for the Ceramic Arts in Newcastle, ME. Summer Zickefoose is currently an Assistant Professor of Art at Westminster College in Pennsylvania.

Zoom Reception:

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Time: Apr 29, 2021 06:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)

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THANK YOU to ALL the students who submitted!!! You are all brave, creative and bold! Keep creating, keep your eye on your future and thank you for sharing your efforts!

Art Exhibition, Ceramics, Drawing, Painting

2020 Student Fine Art Show!

April 10, 2020 bconley

This year’s Student Fine Art Show was absolutely wonderful!!! On the evening of February 26th we gathered to celebrate all our Fine Art Department Students and those who were juried into the 2020 Student Fine Art Show. A special thanks goes to Professor Stacy Slaten, for organizing the entire show!

Feb. 26th Opening reception for The 2020 Student Fine Art Show in The Center for Design, Media and the Arts at the Alexandria Campus of Northern Virginia Community College. Photo by Britt Conley

At 5:00pm, people began pouring in to check out all the amazing artwork. Anya peering out to say Hi!

The artwork is incredible this year. The technical prowess is evident.

It’s always an joy to have our gallery to show how creative and talented our students are!

The reception evening also offers a great opportunity for students to discuss their work with an engaged audience.

Of course it’s also a night for creating memories for their time, here at NOVA.

Our Provost, Dr. Haggray is always in attendance and a big supporter of all our Alexandria Arts Departments.

The reception is also a great night for parents, friends and family to see the work of all those they’ve been supporting. Many of the students quietly work away until the pieces are ‘show ready.’

Dr. McClellan, our Dean for the Liberal Arts Department, fully invests time and efforts to help make sure our Fine Arts Programs are supported and that our students, faculty and staff are appreciated. We are thrilled to have him in our corner : )

We were also lucky to have our new Northern Virginia Community College President, Dr. Kress, in attendance.

She gave a truly inspiring speech that touted the talents and efforts of every student in the Arts who has been working hard to become the great artist they are destined to be. There are many who may not have gotten into this years show, or even won awards this year, but who are tremendously talented, creative and worthy a huge applause for being bold enough to put themselves out there by being visually expressive and sharing their creative efforts. I have to agree whole-heartedly. So many talents in our department who have amazing futures ahead 🙂

We were also fortunate to have a phenomenal juror, Sarah Hardesty. Sarah’s drawings, paintings, and installations have been included in numerous exhibitions including VisArts, Rockville, MD; Metro Micro Gallery, Arlington, VA; ISE Cultural Foundation, New York, NY; Davidson Contemporary, New York, NY; MPG Gallery, Boston, MA; Wheaton College, MA; the Tucson Museum of Art and MoCA Tucson, AZ. She has been awarded residencies at the MacDowell Colony, the Wassaic Project, the Carriage House at Islip Art Museum, Santa Fe Art Institute and Vermont Studio Center. Grants include the Joan Mitchell Foundation, a Leon Levy award, and a VFIC Mednick Fellowship. She received her MFA in Painting from the University of Arizona in 2005, and her BS in Studio Art from Skidmore College in 1998. She was born in Strong, Maine and currently lives and works in the Washington DC area. She is an Assistant Professor of Fine Arts at Marymount University and a resident artist at the Arlington Arts Center

She really enjoyed being able to work with us and found it difficult to chose from all the wonderful work submitted. That said, she put together an amazing show that showcased well.

Everyone is always surprised when they win and Thuy was surprised to win for her honorable mention and then to win again later!

The awards ceremony is a great time to support those who win the top prizes. Especially when we know all that went into becoming the artists they are.

Congratulations to all the winners!

It’s a proud moment for everyone.

Of course the students are the most surprised!

Go Josh!

Professor Stacy Slaten, who heads our 2-D department loved meeting with the students and their families.

It’s great to see the students who have worked so hard to be amazing artists, get some recognition. Congrats Iana and Sam!

Some of the works were so technically amazing, you just had to take picture!

Anthony, Thuy and Diana, are some of our amazing artists!

Congratulations to Noria for winning 2nd place!

Amy and Simon showing each other their latest artistic projects.

Thumbs up indeed! Matthew and Thuy having a great time!

I walked by and overheard a gallery-goer say this was their favorite piece.

Looking at Miranda’s amazing conte crayon with our juror.

Mary Higgens, curator for the Rachel M. Schlesinger Center Concert Hall and Arts Center speaking to Thuy.

Yep, Thuy received two awards and both are well deserved.

Stacy is a very proud teacher!

Moustafa was thrilled to get into this years show!

Lucy and Emu enjoyed the night.

So many proud families.

Happy Students are my favorite moment to capture 🙂

It’s hard to find happier students and Marjorie and Franny!

All is all the Student Fine Art Show is a great moment in time for all our students.

Congratulations to everyone’s creative endeavors and to those being able to show this year.

Looking forward to see what more they are working on this semester!!!

Art Exhibition, Ceramics, Drawing

Spring 2018 Art Sightings

May 9, 2018 bconley

What a great semester, it’s been! Every so often I pop in, with camera in hand, to see what’s going on around in the classrooms and hallways of our Art Department. I’m always thrilled at all of the creativity : )

Just because class is done for the day, doesn’t mean it’s not still time to create, and learn…

Pete Van Riper’s class, has been working on the figure.

Pete Van Riper’s evening class covers Drawing I-IV students. It’s a wonderful mix of beginning to advanced students all learning from one another as well.