September 26, 2016 – November 5, 2016
- Reception: Thursday, September 29, 5–7 pm; Welcoming remarks by President Tom Ramage and gallery talk by Chris Berti and Joan Stolz, 6 pm; music by the Parkland Guitar Ensemble
- Gallery Talk: Wednesday, November 2, 6 pm, given by Don Lake and Jack Ekstrom
- Closing Reception: Saturday, November 5, 12 2 pm, with gallery talk by Barry Blinderman, 1 pm
- Works by Parkland College Art and Design alumni will feature in an exhibition at the college's Giertz Gallery beginning September 26.
Giertz Gallery Director Lisa Costello said the show provides an opportunity to celebrate Parkland's 50th anniversary. Sharing the past with many familiar faces. "It has been terrific to receive calls and emails about the exhibit from former students and to hear the impact Parkland has made in their lives," she remarked. "I am looking forward to seeing their work in the exhibition, hosting the reception, and attending our additional exhibit programs, including the gallery talk by retired faculty members Jack Ekstrom and Don Lake. Both of them taught in Parkland's Art and Design Program and were critical in the college's formative years."
Blinderman will speak about his career as a curator of contemporary art, educator, and essayist. As director of University Galleries since 1987, Blinderman curated the first U.S. museum surveys. These were done for David Wojnarowicz, Michelle Grabner, and Martin Wong. In addition to Jane Dickson, Keith Haring, Siebren Versteeg, and others. He has received grants from the National Endowment for the Arts, Lannan Foundation, Andy Warhol Foundation for the Visual Arts. As well as the Illinois Arts Council and the Elizabeth Firestone Graham Foundation. His most recently curated exhibitions include "Hard Love", at Martos Gallery in New York (2016). "Walter Robinson: Paintings and Other Indulgences", at University Galleries and The Galleries at Moore College of Art and Design in Philadelphia (2014-2016). "Judy Glantzman: Face to Face" (2013), University Galleries.
Image: Paula McCarty, Soaps II, oil on canvas, 8" x 10", 2016