ETSU BFA & MFA Exhibitions

STUDENT EXHIBITIONS

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  • BFA & BA Fall 2023

    BFA Studio Art - Fall 2023

    Touch-and-Go by Kassidy Albert HeadShot by Callie Honaker
    November 6 to 10, Slocumb Galleries 

    Peculiar Places, Strange Spaces by Morgan Bakaletz
    Sincerely, Yours     by Lauren Whipple
    November 13 to 21, Slocumb Galleries 


    BFA Graphic Design - Fall 2023


    Soar by Abigail Bennett
    Defy by Emily Garcia
    Gather by Madison Miller
    November 30 to December 15,
    Tipton Gallery

    Reception: December 1, First Friday,
    6 to 8 p.m.

    BA Annual Senior Exhibition 2023

    Emma Bailey, Sarah Bargerstock, Rachel Barrick, Martha Blaser, Jade Dinger, Victoria Neal, Kaylan Owens, Breanna Ramirez, Kenna Rasnake, Kylie Reid, Jalyn Weston

    November 27 to December 15,
    Slocumb Galleries
    Reception: December 8, Friday,
    5 to 7 p.m.


     

  • BFA & MFA - Spring 2024

    BFA Studio Art - Spring 2024

    Ashley Johnson
    Hunter Strutton
    Elise Gaffney
    Elizabeth House

    BFA Graphic Design - Spring 2024

    TBA

     

    MFA Exhibitions Spring 2024

    Akintayo Akintobi
    January 29 to February 9,
    Tipton Gallery
    Reception: February 2, First Friday,
    6 to 8 p.m.

    Brad Owens
    February 12 to 23, Tipton Gallery
    Reception: February 23, Friday,
    6 to 8 p.m.

    Ben Conley
    February 26 to March 8, Tipton Gallery
    Reception: March 8, First Friday, 
    6 to 8 p.m.

    Ursula Gullow
    March 11 to 22, Tipton Gallery
    Reception: March 22, Friday, 
    6 to 8 p.m.

    Delaney Rogers
    March 25 to April 5, Tipton Gallery
    Reception: April 5, First Friday, 
    6 to 8 p.m.

     

  • MFA/BFA - Archived

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BFA & MFA GRADUATION EXHIBIT POLICY

I. The Exhibition

The Department of Art & Design shall provide the exhibition space free of charge and available for the installation, exhibition and dismantling of the works for the graduating BFA/BA//MFA Graduating Student(s) either at the Slocumb Galleries or Tipton Gallery. BFA Studio Arts seniors need to enroll the Capstone Course Exhibition & Portfolio the semester prior to BFA exhibition. BFA Graphic Design seniors must enroll the Senior Capstone class the semester of the actual BFA exhibition. BA Seniors must enroll the Capstone class on the Fall of their last academic year before graduation.

The Student shall produce, deliver, install and dismantle the work at the Slocumb Galleries for the required BFA/MFA Graduation Exhibition. The work should be original art pieces by the Student.

The Student shall submit to the Gallery Director the completed (1) BFA / MFA Checklist and (2) SG Exhibit Policy signed by both Student and Advisor prior to the exhibition to confirm the scheduled exhibit slot.

The Student shall submit to his or her capstone Faculty the following:

  1. Artist's statement
  2. Digital photographs of the exhibition at the gallery and individual photos of works
  3. Artwork details such as title, dimension, media, year, price, etc,
  4. Press release and other required materials

The Student authorizes the Slocumb Galleries to document and publish photos, video documentation, powerpoint show or podcast the show for educational and promotional activities. A digital SLR camera is available at the SG office for Students to borrow to document their respective shows.

The Student shall design, arrange and pay for expenses incurred for the production of work and exhibition such as:

  • invitations
  • postage
  • reception refreshment
  • packing materials
  • specialized installation device
  • labels for work (name, title, media), SG may provide template and paper

During public receptions, there is a strict NO Peanut, No Tree Nuts, No Shellfish Policy and will be enforced. Students are not required to have receptions but are encouraged. Students will be responsible for the food, drinks, cutlery, table  cloth plates and cups, as well as preparation and clean up. Ceramic platters are available to borrow but Students must wash these as soon as the event is finished.

Students installing at Tipton Gallery must adhere to time allocated that will not disrupt the residential neighbors within the building. No installation past 9 p.m. or earlier than 8 a.m. is allowed. Students installing at Slocumb Galleries must have the passcode for the Ball Hall building for weekend installs and take downs.

The Slocumb Galleries shall provide the signage, basic hardware, tools, wall paint, joint compound for installation and gallery repair; a digital projector with built-in DVD player or 37-inch flat screen HDTV & DVD player and sound system to accommodate music from CD shall also be made available for the exhibitions.

The Student agrees not to include work that are made from hazardous, radioactive or biodegradable materials that may decay or decompose during the Exhibition and may pose threat to the health and safety of the viewing public and Gallery Staff. The SG reserves the right to remove work from the Exhibit if in its judgment, the conditions require it; this applies to health and/or safety issues and does not pertain to subject nor content.

The Student shall be responsible in repairing the galleries after their exhibition to its good condition including spackling, sanding and spot painting. Failure to repair the galelries will result to the withholding of final grade for ARTA 4916 or ARTA 5960 class with approval from the respective Advisors or Exhibit Committee.

II. Other Matters

The name and or logo of ETSU, Department of Art & Design and Slocumb Galleries is encouraged to be included on all printed materials and documentation related to the Exhibition.

The Slocumb Galleries shall ensure that the galleries are open to the public during advertised viewing hours and securely locked after the exhibition hours unless otherwise noted. There are handicapped access facilities in the building and university. Requested viewing after hours may be coordinated.

The Slocumb Galleries assumes no responsibility for any fees or royalties claimed by the Student or on his/her behalf with regard to and in connection with, the showing of the Exhibition by the Student. The Student agrees to indemnify, hold harmless, and defend the Slocumb Galleries from and against all liabilities, losses, or expenses arising out of damages or any claim by a third party of a violation of copyright laws or reproduction rights occurring during, and in connection with, the showing of the Exhibition.

The Student agrees to meet with the Gallery Director (if necessary) prior to the actual Exhibition date in order to discuss and finalize details of the exhibit as well as submit required documentations.

Questions, proposed modification and other matters should be addressed to:


  • Karlota I. Contreras-Koterbay
    Director, Slocumb Galleries
    Box 70708, Department of Art & Design, ETSU
    Room 106, Ernest C. Ball Hall
    Email: contrera@etsu.edu

III. Exhibition Schedule

BFA/BA Exhibition schedule will be finalized through the Exhibition & Portfolio Class under the Faculty teaching that semester in coordination with the Gallery Director. MFA Exhibitions must be coordinated directly with the Gallery Director with approval from Faculty Advisor.

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