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In loving memory of talented artist, associate, and alumni Beatriz de Costa, who passed away on December 27, 2012, from cancer. She came to Carnegie Mellon School of Art as Senior exchange student from France in 1999 and stayed on, graduating with an MFA in 2001. She became an Associate Researcher at the Studio for Creative Inquiry, working with Faith Wilding and Steve Kurtz, before moving to Buffalo, and then to UC Irvine. Her website, and obituary.

Congratulations to Ali Momeni (Assistant Professor of Art) and alumni Shana Moulton (MFA ’04, with Nick Halett) and Elaine Tin Nyo (BFA ’84) have been awarded 2013 Creative Capital Grants in Emerging Fields and Performing Arts, respectively. Creative Capital is a national nonprofit organization that provides integrated financial and advisory support to artists pursuing adventurous projects. Momeni’s and Tin Nyo’s projects are among 46 of those funded by 66 artists in Emerging Fields, Literature and Performing Arts. The…

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As part of a UK drawing exchange with University of the Arts London/Wimbledon, visiting artist Sarah Woodfine, DP3 (Drawing, Painting, Photo, Print Media) uses the School of Art’s Ellis Gallery as a studio for new work created between October 22 – November 1, with a reception November 1 at 5pm. During her visit Sarah will meet and workshop with students, staff, and faculty across the school. Woodfine’s work centers on drawing, but often takes the form of three-dimensional constructions in cases and glass or liquid-filled domes. Strongly influenced by half remembered memories from childhood, she employs a wide variety of visual imagery exploring themes surrounding darkness and magic and “delves into the dark side of our collective unconscious, exploring dreamlike imagery that is rooted in childhood yet easily causes tremor among adults”.

The School of Art Fall Lecture Series rounds out with talks from writer/photographer Moyra Davey on November 6, and acclaimed performance/multi-media artist Kimsooja on November 13. Renown…

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Welcome back to school! We have lots of events in store for you this semester. The Fall 2012 School of Art Lecture Series features artists/writers Camille Utterback (Kraus Visiting Professor of Art), Nicholas Van Woert, Julie Heffernan, Graham Harman, Charles Atlas, Moyra Davey, and Kimsooja.More visiitng artists such as Zackary Drucker and Rhys Ernst will be coming through in conjunction with the course Trans-Q. Check our calendar for the most up-to-date event listings.

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Patricia Bellan-Gillen (Dorothy L. Stubnitz Professor of Art and MFA ’79) presents “re(Collection): memory and narrative,” curated by Cheryl Kramer at Handwerker Gallery/Ithaca College in Ithaca, NY, August 29 – October 14.

Roger Dannenberg, professor of computer science, art and music, was recently named chief science officer for Music Prodigy. Music Prodigy is a music education technology company that released the award-winning application, Rock Prodigy. Dannenberg is the co-inventor of Music Prodigy’s patent-pending music teaching system that allows…

The 2011 Pittsburgh Biennial is co-presented/curated by Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Carnegie Museum of Art and The Andy Warhol Museum, June 10 – October 23, 2011. Artists incl: Elizabeth Mooney (Adjunct Faculty), Natalie Settles (Adjunct Faculty), Jacob Ciocci (MFA ’05), Jennifer Gooch (MFA ’09), Gregory Witt (MFA ’09, Adjunct Faculty), Chris Kardambikis (BFA ’05) William Kofmehl III (BFA ’03) and Luke Loeffler (MFA ’13), JustSeeds – including Mary Tremonte (BFA ’00), Lize Mogel (BFA ’92), SubRosa – including Hyla Willis (MFA ’99) , Temporary Services – including Marc Fischer (BFA ’93), Jamie Gruszka (Adjunct Faculty), Zak Prekop (BFA ’01), Lilith Bailey Kroll (MFA ’06), Patricia Bellan-Gillen (Prof. of Art), Kim Beck (Associate Prof. of Art), Cara Erskine (former Adjunct Faculty, Miller Gallery Exhibition Coordinator), Dara Birnbaum (A’69), T. Foley (SFCI Fellow), Amisha Gadani (BFA ’07), Jill Miller (Visiting Faculty), Ayanah Moor…

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Felipe Castelblanco (MFA ’13), Daniel Luchman (MFA ’11), Scott Andrew (MFA ’13), Wade Kramm (Adjunct F’11), Michael McParlane (BFA ’08), Kim Beck (Associate Professor of Art) were featured in “The Year in Art” on September 14 at the Children’s Museum of Pittsburgh. This event reviewed exhibitions and projects from artists (Tough Art, Fine Arts Residency, etc) in the museum’s 2010-11 residencies.

The Pittsburgh Biennial continues through the fall, featuring work by many School of Art alumni at the Pittsburgh Center for the Arts, Pittsburgh Filmmakers, Carnegie Museum of Art, The Andy Warhol Museum, and Miller Gallery at Carnegie Mellon University. The Miller Gallery’s opening night on September 16 features JustSeeds Artists Cooperative (incl. Mary Tremonte (BFA ’00)),Lize Mogel (BFA ’92), SubRosa (incl. Hyla Willis (MFA ’99) and Faith Wilding, former professor), and Temporary Services (incl. Marc Fischer (BFA ’93)). Jill Miller’s (Adjunct Faculty) “Milk Truck” will…

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On December 9 from 5-9pm the School of Art presents IDK SRY: 2011 OPEN STUDIO DAY, a pre-apocalyptic themed event featuring over 40 senior artist studios with works in progress spanning sculpture, video, painting, drawing, electronic and mixed media, plus a school-wide Holiday Art Sale with everything from DIY fashion, paintings and prints to performances and predictions for mankind in 2012. A reception at 7pm features WRCT 88.3FM DJs, food, drink and entertainment. For more information, call the School of Art at 412-268-2409, email artscool@andrew.cmu.edu, or follow us on Twitter.

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Three art faculty presented papers at the Southeastern College Art Association Annual Meeting in Savannah, Georgia this November. Andrew Ellis Johnson’s paper was “The Cessation of the Caesarian Urge” on the Collage panel. Joseph Mannino presented ” Move lt: Concept and Process” on “The Teaching of Sculpture: Media, Methodology, Concept” panel. Susanne Slavick presented “A Borrower and a Lender Be…” on the “Eclecticism, Appropriation, and…

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The 2012 MFA Thesis exhibition “The You Inside of Me” opens at the Miller Gallery, Carnegie Mellon University, March 23, from 6-8pm featuring the work of Jonathan Armistead, Agnes Bolt, Sung Rok Choi, Jesse England, Riley Harmon, Oscar Peters, and Nina Sarnelle. The exhibition will be on view through April 22, with artist talks on March 29 and April 12 from 6:30-9:30pm. All events are free and open to the public.

The 2012 1st & 2nd MFA Exhibition “Extra Fancy” opens in conjunction with Future Tenant Gallery’s 10th Year Anniversary Fundraiser, March 30, from 7pm-12am at Bakery Square. Featuring new work by Scott Andrew, Carl Bajandas, Elizabeth Buschmann, Felipe Castelblanco, Oreen Cohen, Craig Fahner, Steve Gurysh, YunMi Her, Luke Loeffler, Holli McEntegart, Dan Wilcox, and Erin Womack. Opening Reception/Fundraiser tickets are $15 students/ $25 public. Gallery hours, free and open to the public, will be Tues/Thurs 5pm-9pm and weekends 2pm-9pm. Critiques and open discussion…

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“Terms & Conditions” the 2012 Carnegie Mellon Senior Art Exhibition opens May 4 from 6-8pm at the Miller Gallery, CMU. Featuring work by 43 seniors graduating with Bachelor of Fine Arts, Bachelor of Computer Science & Art, Bachelor of Humanities & Art, and Bachelor of Science & Art degrees, “Terms & Conditions” at CMU’s Miller Gallery, opening . Artist talks will be held on May 10 from 6:30-9:30pm, and the exhibition runs through May 19. All events are free and open to the public.

Congrats to the Class of 2012! Commencement takes place Sunday, May 20. BXA DIPLOMA CEREMONY (Humanities/Science/Computer Science & Arts) Ceremony: 8:30am, Kresge Theater, CFA and Reception: 9:30am, Alumni Concert Hall, CFA. BFA SCHOOL OF ART DIPLOMA CEREMONY Reception: 12:30pm, Regina Gouger Miller Gallery, Purnell Center and Ceremony: 2:30pm, Philip Chosky Theater, Purnell Center Purnell Center. BFA/BXA Class of 2012: Ashley Baker, Madeleine Barnes, Christina Baxter, Mahsa Borhani, Caitlin…