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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The RUBELL FAMILY COLLECTION + Conner Contemporary Art announce: Experimental Video @ Capital Skyline

The RUBELL FAMILY COLLECTION
+ Conner Contemporary Art announce:

EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO /
Brandon Morse, curator

June 20th: 6-9pm (+)

@ Capitol Skyline*

Conner Contemporary Art
1358-60 Florida Ave, NE
Washington, DC 20002
v: 202-588-8750
info@connercontemporary.com
www.connercontemporary.com

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The RUBELL FAMILY COLLECTION + Conner Contemporary Art
announce the first in a series of art events:

> Saturday, June 20th from 6-9pm (+)

EXPERIMENTAL VIDEO / Brandon Morse, curator

exhibiting:
Noah Angell
Alan Callander
Mary Coble
Kathryn Cornelius
Maria Friberg
Brandon Morse
Jefferson Pinder
Juan Rojo

@ Capitol Skyline Hotel * : video / bar / pool
10 "eye" Street, SW - Washington, DC 20024 | (202) 488-7500

http://www.capitolskyline.com/

For further information:
202-588-8750 / info@connercontemporary.com

MFA Thesis Exhibition 2009

MFA 2009
Master of Fine Arts Thesis exhibition
Featuring Jeremy Flick, Juan Rojo, and Matthew Wead
May 6, 2009 through Friday, May 22, 2009

Wednesday, May 6 from 5:00pm to 7:00pm
Public opening reception, second floor atrium, Art Sociology Building

This year’s graduating MFA class utilizes painting, printmaking, video, and installation to create an exciting and confident collection of work. These artists move seamlessly between styles and approaches to explore the boundaries of their talent while creating new and innovative work. This year, three emerging artists are featured: Jeremy Flick, Juan Rojo, and Matthew Wead.

For Preview of the Exhibition: http://www.artgallery.umd.edu/exhibit/293.09/index.html

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