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2016 Art and Design News in Brief
Nov 10, 2016
2016 Art and Design Department News
Cal Poly University Art Gallery to Feature time[scape]lab’s ‘Confabulatores Nocturni’ Exhibit Nov. 16 to Dec. 16
Nov 9, 2016
Cal Poly’s University Art Gallery will present “Confabulatores Nocturni” — an exhibit featuring theoretical designs by time[scape]lab, a group whose work considers architecture in terms of its representation and its physical existence — from Wednesday, Nov. 16, through Friday, Dec. 16.
Henry Horenstein: Life in Pictures
Oct 14, 2016
Noted Photographer, Filmmaker Henry Horenstein to Speak Oct. 25 at Cal Poly
Distinguished American photographer and filmmaker Henry Horenstein will speak at Cal Poly from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25, in the Constructions Innovations Center (No. 186), Room C303.
Cal Poly Students Sweep National Packaging Design Competition
Jun 22, 2016
Four teams of Cal Poly students took home first-, second- and third-place awards and an honorable mention in this year’s Institute of Packaging Professionals (IoPP) Ameristar Student Packaging Awards Competition.
Cal Poly University Art Gallery to Host Student Show ‘Gallimaufry’ June 2-11
Jun 2, 2016
Cal Poly’s University Art Gallery will showcase student artwork in the “Gallimaufry” exhibit from 5 p.m. Thursday, June 2, until 4 p.m. Saturday, June 11.
2016 BFA Show Thursday June 2nd 5pm
May 31, 2016
Please join us in the University Art Gallery for the opening reception of the 2016 BFA show, titled “Gallimaufry (a confused mixture),” on Thursday June 2nd from 5-8pm.
Cal Poly to Showcase Student Films May 24-27
May 17, 2016
Cal Poly student films will be showcased in the University Art Gallery (Bldg. 34) Tuesday through Friday, May 24-27. An opening reception will be held from 5:30 to 7 p.m. on May 24 in the gallery.
Cal Poly Student Art Exhibit to Open in University Art Gallery April 14
Apr 19, 2016
Cal Poly’s 2016 Annual Juried Student Exhibition, featuring a wide variety of work made in Art and Design Department classes, will open with a reception at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 14, in the University Art Gallery.
Cal Poly University Art Gallery to Exhibit Work by Erin Curtis Jan. 14-Feb. 5
Jan 8, 2016
Cal Poly’s Art and Design Department will present “100% Acrylic,” an exhibit featuring the work of painter and installation artist Erin Curtis. The show will open Thursday, Jan. 14, in the University Art Gallery in the Dexter Building (No. 34).
Solo exhibition "East of Middle"
Nov 10, 2015
Sara Frantz is an Assistant Professor of Drawing for the Art & Design Department. Her work will be featured in the solo exhibition "East of Middle" at Cuesta College’s Harold J. Miossi Art Gallery. There will be an Opening Reception on Friday, November 6 from 4pm-7pm and an Artist talk at 5:30pm.