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6 Sculpture Department Update This fall, the sculpture department’s enrollment is at an all-time high of 35 majors partaking in PAFA’s traditional sculpture courses as well as new classes. John Grieg, Billy Blaise Dufala and Steven Dufala will be teaching “Found Objects” (Dumpster Diving), which was filled within a few hours of registration. Grieg will also teach “Shop Practices” which familiarizes the entire school with the correct use of power and hand tools. Previously existing courses such “Stone Carving,” taught by Steve Nocella, have been re-energized, while Shane Stratton’s foundry course is filled to capacity with students pouring every week. In faculty news: Department chair Robert Roesch recently completed a major public art commission for the State of Connecticut, received an Independence Foundation Grant for his 2010 exhibition at the Noyes Museum in New Jersey, and is now part of the permanent collection at Grounds for Sculpture. Roesch is also currently short-listed for two environmental public art projects. Linda Brenner’s Composition of Four Poles will be installed at the Pearlman Medical Center in September. Joshua Koffman and Kate Brockman have placed 1st and 2nd respectively in the Grand Central Academy of Art Sculpture Competition in New York. Jody Pinto’s Moon Valley Bridge connects the Sun Valley Trails in Phoenix, Arizona. The cable-stayed bridge spans 200 feet across 19th Avenue, with a total ramp and bridge length of approximately 1000 feet. The structure will be illuminated by a computer-controlled LED lighting system. PAFA Establishes the Caldwell Scholarship Fund By Louisa Hanshew, Senior Vice President of Development Shane Stratton, Oceanid, bronze, 90” x 52” x 45” Shane Stratton is now exhibiting at the Masur Museum in Louisiana; taught “Sculpting Natural Form” this summer at the Humboldt Institute in Maine; exhibited in CFEVA’s Gala exhibition, “Art is Ageless”; received a 2009 Faculty Development Grant from PAFA for casting new large-scale bronze sculpture; began an artist exchange with the Academy of Natural Sciences; and had an exhibition in Fall of 2008 at Gross McCleaf Gallery. Gary Weisman was recently honored at the White House for work in the “Art in Embassies” program, sponsored by the U.S. Department of State. He is currently installing a six foot bronze relief for Elmira College; has been commissioned for life-size fountain pieces for the Crawford Breast Cancer Retreat in Las Vegas; is pouring over life size outdoor piece for Odon Wagner Gallery, Toronto; was commissioned by Steuben glass to create six glass sculptures; and had two solo shows this year. If I accept you as you are, I will make you worse. However, if I treat you as though you are what you are capable of becoming, I help you become that. —Goethe Goethe’s words exemplify Donald Caldwell’s philosophy towards his work as the Chairman of PAFA’s Board of Trustees. Holding the institution—to which Caldwell has exhibited remarkable dedication—to incredibly high standards, during his tenure as board chair, the Academy has seen unprecedented growth. Because of his passion for our students and belief that we have an obligation to assist any qualified student whose talent would be nurtured by attending PAFA, this year, a scholarship fund will be established in Donald Caldwell’s name. “I am deeply honored by this recognition,” states Mr. Caldwell. “As a fervent advocate for arts and culture in our community, knowing that there will be funds available for students in need to study and train at PAFA is very gratifying to me.” With special thanks to Mrs. Samuel M.V. Hamilton and her continued commitment to PAFA, the Academy has been given a $500,000 challenge grant to establish the scholarship fund in Caldwell’s name. First elected to the Board of Trustees in 1994 and Chairman since 1997, Mr. Caldwell has been an integral part of PAFA’s success. During his tenure, the Academy expanded into the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building, providing much needed gallery space as well as new offices, studios, and classrooms; the Museum has received national acclaim for the variety and quality of its exhibitions; the School has initiated a BFA program; enrollments continue to rise; the level of talent exhibited by the students places PAFA at the forefront of the nation’s art schools; and Bacchanal!, the annual wine auction and gala has become one of the major fundraisers of the year. Currently, 81% of all Academy students receive financial aid. Scholarship money helps PAFA attract the best Certificate and BFA students by allowing the Academy to compete with private schools that can offer more money and state schools that can offer lower tuition. Scholarship money also helps PAFA attract the most talented MFA candidates by allowing the Academy to compete with other top graduate schools that frequently offer full tuition. At present, Certificate and BFA applications are up 15%, MFA applications are up 20%, and prospective student tours have increased significantly. PAFA is asking for everyone’s assistance in meeting this worthwhile challenge in Mr. Caldwell’s name. All gifts are tax deductible and will enable us to recruit the finest talent of future PAFA alumni. For further information on the Caldwell Scholarship Fund, contact Louisa Hanshew at 215-972-2002. Commencement 2009: Recognizing our Graduates On May 8, PAFA congratulated the graduating class of 2009 in an afternoon ceremony in the rotunda of the Historic Landmark Building. The Academy recognized 42 Certificate program graduates, 17 Post-Baccalaureate graduates, 33 MFA graduates, and the first four graduates of PAFA’s new Academy BFA program. Following the ceremony, the Academy opened the doors in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building to the Annual Student Exhibition where family and friends could view the exceptional artistic accomplishments and promise of our graduates. Photos: Linda Johnson Certificate/ BFA Graduating Class 2009 Row 1: Lesia Mokrycke, Allison Miller, Mary Nolan, Anika Gjerdrum, Lauren Murphy (BFA), Katherine Re (BFA) Jillian Armbruster, Thomas Raggio; Row 2: Catherine Mulligan, Sarah Lewis, Rita Reisser, Lynda Hubbell, Kendra DeSimone, Ryan Coffee (BFA), Dan Jacob; Row 3: Carolyn Mielnik, Emilie Keim, Ned McConaghy, Katie Lillard, Rebecca Ayscough, Kathleen Borgard, Nick Zimbro; Row 4: Caleb Hoff, Kala Hagopian, Gary Gross, Tara Wight, Benjamin Passione Row 5: Adam Holloman, Katelyn Greth, Sam Hooper, PJ Smalley, Christine Williams; Row 6: Chris Trignani, Colleen Boyle, Nick Stathopolos, Barrett Tabler; Row 7: Britta Valles, Luca Chiriani MFA Graduating Class 2009 Row 1: Kevin Coffey, Caroline Gilpin, Kay Sullivan, Christopher Orapello, Jennifer Warpole, Hareem Tanvir Row 2: Joseph Lozano, Mary Ann Musacchio, Benjamin Pannell, Aninda Varma, Maya Goldweber, Caitlin Magner, Elizabeth Wilde, Laure Biron; Row 3: Bryan Powers, Robert Linker, Daniel O’Connor, Virgil Oertle, Huidong Wang, Patrick Grugan, Kari Van Tire; Row 4: Scott Dickson, Sarah Jackson Moore, Zachary Martin, Camilo Nascimento, David Walker, Matthew Kieltyka; Row 5: Stephen Chellis, Jonathan Allen Post-Baccalaureate Graduating Class 2009 Row 1: Emmanuelle Wambach, Libby Williams, Elizabeth Hamilton, Rachel Hoppenstein, Chelsea Thoumsim, Miyung Lee, Marie Sakai; Row 2: Anna-Marie Martin, Kirsten Fisher-Price, Menaka Gopalan; Row 3: Susan McFarlane, Jude Lang, Mark Goodson; Row 4: Olive Thomas, Diana Dodson, Joseph Speight, Norman Long
Women’s Board Events Highlight Exhibitions The Women’s Board Preview Party on May 7 kicked off the 108th Annual Student Exhibition. Presented by Bollinger Insurance with additional support provided by Sandcastle Strategy Group, the Preview Party benefited student scholarships at PAFA. Preview Party Co-chairs were Christine H. Berrettini and Alicia A. Sterling. This festive event offered guests the first chance to view and purchase more than 1,000 paintings, sculpture, works on paper, and installations created by Academy students on the verge of their professional careers. Featured guest Mayor Michael A. Nutter addressed the students and guests, expressing his support for PAFA and the arts in Philadelphia. Underwritten by the Women’s Board, the Annual Student Exhibition featured works by Bachelor of Fine Arts students, third- and fourth-year Certificate program students, and Master of Fine Arts students, as well as award recipients. More than $160,000 in scholarship and travel funding was granted to students this year. Included in these awards were the prestigious Cresson, Scheidt, Ware Memorial, and Women’s Board Travel Scholarships. On June 25, the Women’s Board preview party, Opposites Attract, launched the opening of two complementary solo exhibitions, Sidney Goodman: Man in the Mirror and Elizabeth Osborne: The Color of Light. Both artists are Philadelphia residents and members of the PAFA faculty. This event, sponsored by The Haverford Trust Company to benefit the School at PAFA, was organized by Chair Susan Eaton Guill assisted by Women’s Board members Ana Maria Keene, Julie Jensen Bryan and Mary MacGregor Mather, as well as Dolores Curtis. Honorary Chairs were Mayor Michael A. Nutter and Mrs. Lisa J. Nutter. The preview party for Man in the Mirror and The Color of Light was the first opportunity to view many of these works and to meet the artists prior to the public opening. Since the 1960s, Goodman has played a significant role in maintaining the vitality of figurative art in the United States. A full professor of painting at PAFA since 1978, Goodman has had a profound effect upon his students, many of whom, like Bo Bartlett and Trustee Steve L. Sanders Leads Steering Committee for Hendricks Exhibition In addition to a 24-year background in financial services, PAFA Trustee Steve Sanders has always been deeply dedicated to community involvement. To that end, Sanders has recently accepted the role as Chairman of the steering committee for PAFA’s forthcoming exhibition, Barkley L. Hendricks: Birth of the Cool and answered these questions for Preview about his interest in the artist and the committee’s efforts. Prior to being invited to chair the Barkley L. Hendricks: Birth of the Cool steering committee, were you previously familiar with Barkley Hendricks’ work? I was somewhat familiar with Hendricks’ work. As an entrepreneur, the creative process that drives and motivates artists has always intrigued me, and when I was exposed to more of Hendricks’ art, my curiosity was stoked further. What are your impressions and thoughts regarding Hendricks’ work? Hendricks’ works to me are timeless and make a significant impact. His works speak of and from an era that continues to quietly yet powerfully shape the definition of cool for many. Why did you elect to become involved in the steering committee? I enjoy art much like a great meal, fine wine, enlightening book or inspiring speech. Each leaves an impression, an imprint on one’s desire to inspire and dig within to tap into that source that helps us create. What are your goals for the committee? My goals for the committee are: 1) To work together to offer this wonderful exhibition; 2) To provide an opportunity for people of various backgrounds in the Philadelphia area to enjoy Hendricks’ art and what it says; and 3) To acquaint new visitors to the rich history of PAFA and all that it has to offer. Photo: Patty Castner Opposites Attract: (From left to right) Ana Maria Keene, Women’s Board Member and Committee Member, Julia B. DeMoss, President of the Women’s Board, Susan H. Guill, Chair, Alicia A. Sterling, Women’s Board Member Vincent Desiderio, have gone on to develop national reputations. For over forty years, Osborne has been one of the most innovative and daring artists working in Philadelphia. Osborne studied at PAFA from 1954 to 1958 and has been a faculty member since 1963. She has taught hundreds of aspiring artists who have gone on to make their mark on the national scene, including Barry Goldberg, Sarah McEneaney, and many others. USArtists is coming home to PAFA in 2010. The 18th USArtists American Fine Art Show will be held October 1 - 3, 2010 in the Samuel M.V. Hamilton Building at 128 North Broad Street. The Preview Gala will be Thursday, September 30. This is an exciting change of location for USArtists, and the Women’s Board event chairs, Diana H. Bittel, Connie Kay, Sandra L. Nesbitt, Elizabeth O’Connell, and Alicia A. Sterling, are working with PAFA to create the best show yet. For more information, please contact the Women’s Board office at 215-972-7639. What potential result of the committee’s work are you most excited about achieving? The multi-cultural and multi-generational aspects of an exhibition such as Birth of the Cool on display at an institution of PAFA’s renown is a tremendous opportunity for people from various walks of life to celebrate a world famous homegrown talent. Through this exhibition we will open minds and hearts as well as break a few traditional barriers. We will introduce the art of “cool” to many. Why do you feel it is important to help promote Hendricks’ work to a broader audience? Many people think art is untouchable or beyond their reach. Whether these hurdles are economic, racial or driven by age or gender, art can speak to many people in different ways. In this fast-paced world of ours, it is important to note that art can also listen, it quiets the mind. We need more exposure to art for a broader audience to continue to grow and appreciate our differences. Art enables us to see beyond our own neighborhoods and biases. It provides new perspectives. How do you think the exhibition and its spectrum of programs will impact PAFA and its place in Philadelphia’s cultural community? The exhibition will have a positive impact on PAFA in two ways: First, it will serve as a clarion call to many people in the area that art is and can be cool; and secondly, it will introduce the majesty and rich history of PAFA to thousands of new visitors. PAFA welcomes new members to its Board of Trustees: Frances Maguire is a PAFA alumna and a former Women’s Board Volunteer. Through the Maguire Foundation, Frannie and husband James have pledged $2,000,000 to name the Hamilton Building Foyer in honor of the PAFA faculty. Carole Price Shanis is an internationally known interior designer, and is the President of the Board of the Art Alliance. She also serves on the Board of the Kimmel Center, MANNA (Metropolitan AIDS Neighborhood Nutrition Alliance), the Philadelphia Orchestra, and WHYY, Inc. She is a former board member of the Pennsylvania Ballet and has been honored with an Individual Leadership Award by the Philadelphia Arts and Business Council. Gary P. Steuer is Chief Cultural Officer for the City of Philadelphia, directing the newly created Office of Arts, Culture and the Creative Economy, appointed by Mayor Michael Nutter. Steuer has written, lectured, and taught extensively on arts management and policy issues. He has served on many boards of directors, and funding and advisory panels for local, statewide, and national organizations. Ahmeenah Young is President and Chief Executive Officer of the Pennsylvania Convention Center. A native of Philadelphia, Young is currently on or has served on the boards of the Philadelphia Convention and Visitors Bureau’s Multi-Cultural Affairs Congress, African American Museum of Philadelphia, The Center City District, and many other organizations. PAFA welcomes back former Trustees: John A. Fry presently serves as the President of Franklin & Marshall College. Fry recently completed his second term as Chair of the NCAA Division III Presidents Council and has served as one of the co-chairs for the transition team of Governor-Elect Edward Rendell. His civic activities include membership on numerous boards including the Haverford School and Lancaster General Hospital. Steven L. Sanders is CEO and Chief Investment Strategist of StoneRidge Investment Partners and provides regular financial advice and commentary for numerous radio programs in Philadelphia, is the author of Money Matters for Young Adults, and serves on several civic boards. Barbara Sylk holds a Masters of Art Education and Teacher Certification from the University of the Arts. She is an art consultant and arts volunteer, and serves on many advisory boards including the Hospital of the University of Pennsylvania Cancer Center Advisory Board. Returning to the Board of Trustees from emeritus status is Max N. Berry. Mr. Berry is an attorney specializing in international trade. He has worked for the Department of the Treasury, U.S. Customs, Department of the Army, and the Pentagon. He has won numerous international service and merit awards and has served on community, civic, and arts related boards for over 30 years. How To Reach PAFA 215-972-7600 www.pafa.org Historic Landmark Building 118 North Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts Samuel M. V. Hamilton Building 128 North Broad Street on the Avenue of the Arts Adult Group Tours 215-972-2069 Capital Campaign 215-972-2002 Continuing Education 215-972-7632 Corporate Partnership 215-972-2002 Development 215-972-7635 Facility Rentals 215-972-2013 Family Programs 215-972-2061 Library 215-972-2030 Membership 215-972-7630 Museum Front Desk 215-972-2060 PAFA Supply Store 215-972-2035 Portfolio at the Pennsylvania Academy® 215-972-2075 School Admissions 215-972-7625 Volunteer Opportunities 215-972-2071 Women’s Board 215-972-7639 7
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