CONVERGENCE 09: work by recent MFA graduates - Juan Rojo

CONVERGENCE 09: work by recent MFA graduates

Press Release—For Immediate Release: June 17, 2009

For more information contact: Cathy Byrd, Executive Director, MAP
410.962.8565 / cathybyrd@mdartplace.org

Exhibition dates: July 7– August 29, 2009
Gallery Talk: Friday, July 10, 6pm / Reception 7pm

Baltimore, Maryland—Maryland Art Place (MAP) is pleased to present Convergence 09, an exhibition of new work by recent Masters of Fine Art graduates from the Maryland Institute College of Art, The University of Maryland, College Park, Towson University, and The University of Maryland, Baltimore County. The exhibiting artists are Alan Callander, Ellen Durkan, Michael Dax Iacovone, Susan Main, Katherine Mann, Robby Rackleff, Juan Rojo and Leslie Shellow.
Following extensive studio visits, the Program Advisory Committee of MAP selected artists who exemplify the most interesting and insightful work currently produced in Baltimore-area MFA programs. Convergence 09 features projects in experimental installation and video, corporeal sculpture, altered photographs, and wall-sized drawing and painting. MAP is pleased to bring the artists together for this important exhibition opportunity.
Please join us at 6 pm, Friday, July 10 for a Gallery Talk with participating artists, followed by a Reception at 7 pm.

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Maryland Art Place (MAP) is a not-for-profit center for contemporary art established in 1981 to: develop and maintain a dynamic environment for regional artists to exhibit their work; nurture and promote new ideas and new forms; and facilitate rewarding exchanges between artists and the public through educational leadership. Having served over 7,000 artists throughout its twenty-eight year history, MAP remains dedicated to promoting the talents of new and emerging artists and making contemporary art accessible for community enrichment. Gallery hours: Tuesday through Saturday, 11 am to 5 pm. MAP’s exhibitions, scheduled programs and events are free and open to the public. Visit:http://www.mdartplace.org/