Elegance of Science contest

Have you looked through the microscope to find something beautiful? Is your art focused on the tools and concepts of science? The Marston Science Library invites all UF faculty, students and staff to submit artwork to its first annual “Elegance of Science” contest. Winning entries and select other entries will be displayed on the walls of the Marston Science Library and the Health Science Center Libraries. The contest is limited to images produced in the course of research or that incorporate tools and concepts from science. Cash prizes include $150 for first place, $100 for second place and $50 for third place winning artwork. All entries must be received by Dec. 19.

For complete details and official entry form, go to For complete details and official entry form, go to www.uflib.ufl.edu/msl/art.

Co-sponsors of the contest are the UF Health Science Center Libraries, the Architecture and Fine Arts Library and the UF Alumni Association. For more information, contact Amy Buhler amybuhl@uflib.ufl.edu, Val Davis vdavis@ufl.edu or Carrie Newsom carnews@uflib.ufl.edu

Florida Consortium of Art Schools (FLoCAS) Exhibition

The FLoCAS exhibition opened in the WARPhaus gallery Friday, September 19th. The Florida Consortium of Art Schools (FLoCAS) is a collaboration between dedicated graduate students and educators at major Florida universities who work to create professional exhibitions, lectures, and symposia throughout the year – culminating in a very large group show at Art Basel Miami. The impressive schools involved are as follows: Florida State University, Florida International University, University of Miami, University of Central Florida, University of South Florida, and University of Florida.

http://www.flocas.org/index.html

This exhibition juried by Bonnie Clearwater, the director of The North Miami Museum of Contemporary Art, features graduate students from Florida State University, University of Florida, and University of South Florida.

Featuring: (UF) Anna Kell, Samuel Kingsley, Jennifer Kahn, Ariel Koller-Faloon, Patrick Lemieux, Brian Mann, Jayanti Seiler, Scott Robinson, Matthew Whitehead, Mark Zimmerman (FSU) Matt Gordon, Stephen Hawks, Tina Larkin, David Mcleish, Matt Miley, Jason Orman, Mason Rankin (USF) Ariel Baron-Robbins, Jeremy Chandler, April S. Childers, Ryan Foster, Lin Lin, Ellen Mueller, Daniel Moore, Chris Otten, James Reiman, Marta Slaughter

Call for Undergraduate UF Artists

The HHMI Science for Life program, the Harn Museum of Art, and the Florida Museum of Natural History invite you to participate in an event which will celebrate UF undergraduate creativity in the arts and sciences. The event follows up on last year’s science-only display and poster session at the FLMNH which drew almost 100 posters from across the US and was attended by about 800 people. This year, thanks to support from the the Harn Museum and the FLMNH, we will expand the event to incorporate both museums.

We are looking for students interested in displaying any type of art work, performance or visual. You could set up a lighting display, do a dance routine or play electronic music as long as we are able to accommodate your work at one of our venues. Your work will be displayed along with that of science-majoring students, who will be presenting posters detailing their research.

In addition, participants will compete for the Science for Life Undergraduate Creativity Award, a $2,500 prize which will go to one student in the arts and one in the sciences. The $2,500 will fund the student to attend his or her choice of a meeting, workshop, exhibition or the like anywhere in the world.

Unfortunately, due to space and time limitations, art-majoring students must apply. Your application will be evaluated by faculty from both the University of Florida College of Fine Arts and the UF Chemistry Department. The application deadline is October 31, 2008.

For information, please contact Dylan Walsh, the coordinator for this event.Email: dylanwalsh033@chem.ufl.edu
Ph: 352-392-9306
Fx: 352-392-7426
Web site: http://hhmi.chem.ufl.edu/creativity/
Facebook Event Page: http://www.new.facebook.com/event.php?eid=27481827638

Cyríaco Lopes: REALDOLLAR, and Cottage Industry

The John Erickson Museum of Art (JEMA) is an example of one possible method of developing an exciting new venue for artists and viewers. It also functions as a model for discussing innovative possibilities toward the development of vital yet affordable art centers. JEMA’s portable quality offers artists an exhibition space that encourages radical experimentation with a low financial overhead. This new museum space is founded on an unwavering belief concerning the quick, decisive and efficient delivering art to the viewing public. This type of activity is an important sign of a vital cultural institution. Many art museums require years to schedule exhibitions. Moving slowly – these institutions function with power and strength but remain bogged down by red tape and expensive exhibitions. http://www.jema.us/

Victoria Rovine

Jason Mitcham

Jason Mitcham is a 2005 graduate with an MFA in Painting.