Join us for the artist talk for Air of the Ancients, March 11th at 2pm
Artists exhibited include Angela Faris Belt, Natascha Seideneck, and Melanie Walker. Air of the Ancients was curated by Hamidah Glasgow in collaboration with theCenter for Fine Art Photography.
"The air we breathe is the air of the ancients. Constants of air, dirt, fire, and water have cycled through natural processes for time immemorial. In recent times, two hundred years give or take, humans have invented and introduced previously non-existent materials, nanoparticles, and forever chemicals that have irreparably changed the elements and the environment.
Angela Faris Belt, Natascha Seideneck, and Melanie Walker’s work explore nature and the continuum of what was, is, and most importantly, what will be. We are in an uncertain new era of imbalance that we have created and now struggle to bring back to balance.
While we continue to breathe the air of the ancients, most of us are questioning the future of the planet and ways of life, cycles of nature, and what we knew as constants that are no longer."
Did you see Shelby Shadwell at the Sweetheart Festival?!
No?
Well, come see his artist talk on March 25th at 2pm!
Shelby is currently an Associate Professor in the Department of Art and Art History at the University of Wyoming. Born and raised in Springfield, Missouri, Shelby received his BFA in 2003 from Washington University in St. Louis and his MFA in 2006 from Southern Illinois University Carbondale.
A two-time recipient of the Visual Arts Fellowship from the Wyoming Arts Council, Shelby actively exhibits across the nation. His more recent exhibitions include LIKE AND SHARE IF YOU AGREE!!, a solo show at the South Bend Museum of Art, DRAWN at Manifest Creative Research Gallery in Cincinnati, OH, and Drawing Discourse at the University of Norther Carolina Asheville, Shelby was awarded a solo exhibition at the APEX Space at the Portland Art Museum in OR in 2016, and his work is included in their permanent collection. For his research sabbatical from 2021-2022, Shelby accepted the Manifest Art Residency Award, and he spent the year making new work at their Gallery and collaborating on educational opportunities at their Drawing Center in Cincinnati, OH.
2023 donations and proceeds will go to our fall Indigenous exhibition!
This year we are planning an important exhibition and would love your support!
Artworks is working with artist and curator, Danielle SeeWalker to host a Contemporary Indigenous exhibition this fall! In order to make sure we are providing the best experience for our curator, Danielle SeeWalker, the artists, performers, and lecturers, we are asking for donations and sponsorships. These funds will provide participating artists with stipends and cover shipping fees, while your support will help lift the voices and educate the community about Indigenous Artists. We would like to have robust programming surrounding this exhibition including an Indigenous fashion show, a lecture series, Indigenous foods, and artist demos. We have already reached 50% of our goal of $20,000!
Not only does your support ensure that we continue to bring innovative contemporary exhibitions to Loveland, it also helps us champion our growing community of resident artists here at Artworks. Your support continues to help us bring contemporary artists to the Loveland and Northern Colorado community along with providing subsidized studio space for our artists.
