May 20, 2009
‘Monoprint 2009’ brings artists to UWSP to share work with community
A group of nationally and internationally-known artists will gather at UWSP May 29-June 4 to create
unique fine art prints in support of the Department of Art & Design.
“Monoprint 2009: A Gathering of Artists” will allow 12 artists to create several 18’’ x 24’’ monoprints with
the assistance of upper level art students. Each artist will offer two framed prints for purchase at a one-night
gala sale and exhibition on Thursday, June 4, in the Carlsten Art Gallery. The 24 prints will be available for
$250 each, with all proceeds supporting the department’s programs, scholarships and equipment.
The public may view the artists and students as they work from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (with lunch breaks) on Friday,
May 29, through Thursday, June 4. The works will be primarily created in the Printmaking Room (183) in the Noel
Fine Arts Center as well as in other art classrooms.
The event is being organized by Art & Design Professor Bob Erickson, who participated in a similar event at
California State University-Chico and invited some of his printmaking colleagues to join him at UWSP. The
artists, who range from university professors to independent artists and a children’s book artist/writer, are
staying with local families and students during their visit.
These prints normally sell for more than $250, but “these are generous people who are giving their time and
talents,” said Erickson, adding that the event benefits the community with art awareness, the artists with
camaraderie, the department with fundraising and the students with furthering their education.
More information may be found
at
www.uwsp.edu/art-design/rerickso/Monoprint/index.aspx
or contact Erickson
at
rerickso@uwsp.edu or 715-346-2701.
Artists participating in Monoprint 2009 include:
- John Armstrong, master printer and co-owner, Armstrong-Prior Inc. in Phoenix,
Ariz., www.armstrong-prior.com
- Bob Erickson, UWSP professor of art and head of printmaking, www.berickson.org
- Mary Hood, assistant professor of art, Arizona State University,
Tempe, www.herbergercollege.asu.edu
- Eileen McDonald, assistant professor of art, California State University-Chico
, www.csuchico.edu
- Jeff Morin, UWSP dean of College of Fine Arts and Communication and professor of art and
design, www.uwsp.edu/art-design/jmorin/
- Gail Panske, professor of art, UW-Oshkosh
, www.uwosh.edu
- Terry Parker, independent curator and teacher, Benedictine College and College of DuPage in
Chicago, www.teresajparker.com
- Ellen Price, professor of art, Miami University, Oxford, Ohio
, art.muohio.edu
- Eric Rohmann, children’s book artist/writer, Oak Park, Ill.
, us.macmillan.com
- Steve Seeley, artist and UWSP alumnus, Chicago
, www.thedelicatematter.com
- Sarah Smelser, associate professor of art, Illinois State University, Normal,
Ill., www.paragongallery.com,
www.markelfinearts.com
or www.mannekenpress.com
- Keith Wilson, artist, Ballycastle, Ireland/Belfast, Northern Ireland
, www.keithwilson.co.uk
