BFA ENTRY REVIEW is due March 15.

BFA ENTRY REVIEW is due March 15.

For More Information: https://cvad.unt.edu/studioart-erp

APPLICATIONS DUE MARCH 15 on unt.slideroom.com

NO LATE PORTFOLIOS WILL BE ACCEPTED

Printmaking Pre-Majors should work on their applications now, and schedule an appointment with the Printmaking Program Coordinator for advise on deciding which pieces to include and editing their written application.

BFA Entry Review Results: New Printmaking Majors

BFA Entry Review Results:

Congratulations to the New Printmaking Majors who have just passed BFA Entry Review for the Printmaking Concentration!  Steph Alanis, Mayra Cardenas Lopez, Gabriela Martinez, Maggie O'Brian, Elizabeth Schmarlzried, William Spencer, and Elizabeth Thomas.

Relief Print by Graham Spencer

Relief Print by Elizabeth Thomas

Relief Print by Elizabeth Schmarlzried

Screen Print by Maggie O'Brian

Screen print by Mayra Cardenas Lopez

Screen print by Gabriela Martinez

Screen print by Stephanie Alanis

**Spring 2020 Opportunities Forecast**

Spring 2020 Opportunities Forecast:

CVAD CONTINUING STUDENT SCHOLARSHIP
Deadline January 31, 2020
https://art.unt.edu/continuing

60th ANNUAL VOERTMAN COMPETITION EXHIBITION
Juried by Andrea Karnes, Senior Curator at the Modern Art Museum of Fort Worth and UNT alumna.
Cora Stafford Gallery, College of Visual Arts, University of North Texas
Exhibition: Jan. 30–Feb. 15, 2020
Reception: Jan. 30, 5–7 p.m.

CADD FUND APPLICATIONS DUE FEBRUARY 1, 2020 at midnight.

CADD Fund Application

ARTIST'S LECTURE:Mark Dion
Feb. 8 at 1pm at the Amon Carter Museum

Tickets are available here: https://www.cartermuseum.org/DionTalk in conjunction with the exhibition

The Perilous Texas Adventures of Mark Dion at the Amon Carter Museum, February 8–May 17 https://www.cartermuseum.org/exhibitions/perilous-texas-adventures-mark-dion

PLATFORM LECTURE: Christine Sun Kim
February 10, 2020 at 6:30pm at Greater Denton Arts Council, 400 E. Hickory Street, Denton Texas
Free & Open to the public

MFA PROGRAM OPEN STUDIOS NIGHT
February 28
4pm Department of Studio Art at Welch Street Annex, 405 S Welch St, Denton, TX 76201
5pm Department of Studio Art at Oak Street Annex, 1120 W. Oak St., Denton, TX 76201

PLATFORM LECTURE: Joyce Scott
March 16, 2020 at 5:30pm at Greater Denton Arts Council, 400 E. Hickory Street
Free & Open to the public

ARTIST'S LECTURE: Yoonmi Nam
Monday April 13: 9:00AM-9:50AM at Art 223 (Open to CVAD Students)
Monday April 13: 10:00AM-10:50AM RTFP 110 (Open to CVAD Students)

PRINTMAKING BFA SENIOR EXHIBITION
Tuesday April 7 through Satuday April 11, 2020.
Paul Voertman Gallery
Reception: Thurs, April 9, from 5-7pm

INAUGURAL CVAD EXHIBITION-IN-MOTION
5-7PM Thursday April 23
Entry Deadline: Friday, April 10: https://art.unt.edu/eim

CVAD STUDIO ART FULL CIRCLE BFA SHOWCASE
April 23, 2020, 5-7pm

PRINTMAKING BFA ENTRY REVIEWS

PRINTMAKING BFA ENTRY REVIEWS
art.unt.edu/studio-art-concentration-entry-review

Make an appointment with the Printmaking Area Coordinator for consultations.

Due October 15
Submit all contents through unt.slideroom.com

PORTFOLIO CONTENT REQUIREMENTS

1. 12 to18 Images of Artworks:
Demonstrate proficiency with at least two printmaking processes in creating strong visual matrixes, printing matrixes with fidelity, and curating prints. Image 1-3, 4-6, and 7-9 will consist of three limited editions of three consistent prints each. Additional images may be prints or other related media. Artworks should be photographed or scanned showing the whole print including the deckle, torn, or cut edge of the paper.

Get a reservation now if you want the CVAD photo documentation to photograph your work: https://art.unt.edu/about-cvad/photo-documentation-room
OR photograph/scan the work yourself using camera, lights, and tripod checked out from the 3rd floor CVAD computer lab. Here are general tips for photographing artwork: https://dgillart.wordpress.com/2017/04/05/photographing-artwork/
All images should be color corrected and white balanced as appropriate to professional quality.

2. Transcripts
Upload your transcripts to Slideroom. UNT students must include an unofficial copy of your transcripts, which may be downloaded from my.unt.edu. For transfer students, you must include unofficial transcripts from all previous institutions attended. Acceptance to the program is contingent on 2.75 and in good academic standing. Save as pdf using the following file convention Last_first_transcripts (ex: Smith_Jennifer_transcirpts)

3. Statement
Write a statement (up to 2000 characters) responding to one or more of the following prompts:
· Describe your artwork’s strengths, weaknesses, and your plans for further development.
· Give examples of one historical and one contemporary practice/artist/method that relates to your artwork.
· Describe the relationship between form and content in one of the artworks in your portfolio.
What resonates with you about the concentration to which you are applying?

BFA Entry Review Deadline March 15

Studio Art BFA Entry Review:
All Studio Arts Pre-Majors must to the Entry Review to become a Studio Arts Major.

Portfolios are Due on Slideroom.com by Midnight on March 15, 2019.
Prepare your application materials and write your application answers early.
Please see your Program Coordinator to get advice or answer questions.
For complete information, go to the CVAD Entry Review Page:
Submit your portfolio at https://unt.slideroom.com/

New BFA Entry Review Process on Slideroom.com

BFA Studio Art has a new ENTRY PORTFOLIO REVIEW Process...

Please click the following link to answer Frequently Asked Questions.

Portfolios Due October 15, 2018 and March 15, 2019.

• Printmaking Pre-Majors must participate when enrolled in their second printmaking class.
• Printmaking Pre-Majors may request an advising session with the Printmaking Area Coordinator to help plan this portfolio.
• New Printmaking Pre-Majors should request an advising session if they have not yet identified themselves to the Printmaking Area Coordinator.

Photographing/scanning/editing Presentation: Friday October 5 from 8am-9:50am at room 251. Bring artwork to photograph and a good DSLR camera to photograph your work.  You may also check out a camera and tripod from the CVAD IT lab on the 3rd floor.  

Please email Andrew DeCaen if you will attend.  

Printmaking BFA Entry Reviews

Printmaking BFA Entry Reviews:
Portfolios Due:  Monday October 16 at 5pm at Hickory 160D
Verbal Review:  Friday October 20, 1-5pm Hickory Hall 160A

All Printmaking Pre Majors who are currently taking the second Menu 1 class must participate in Entry Reviews.  Please see the Guidelines and Matting Demonstration Information posted on the Critique room door for details.

Matting Demonstrations

Matting Demonstrations for Entry Reviews: Friday October 13, 1-3pm

All students participating in Entry Reviews will demonstrate this skill set by including two artworks on paper in the Entry Review Portfolio.

Congratulations BFA seniors!

Photos courtesy Samarpan (Sam) Maharjan

Congratulations to Printmaking seniors on their successful show, Inkantations. The students include Christin Clemons, Nathan Eclavea, Jessica Gengenbach, Connor Gillaspia, Iris Liu, Samarpan (Sam) Maharjan, Grady McConnell, and Cameron Tanner.

The show took place in UNT CVAD's Lightwell Gallery from November 9 to 12, 2016 and drew a large crowd at the evening reception.

Matting Demonstrations

Workshop:  Matting Works on Paper
Lead by Graduate Student David Villegas
RESCHEDULED:  5-7pm, Monday March 2nd, 2015.
Hickory 160

All BFA students participating in Printmaking Mid Point Reviews will be turning in two artworks matted according to professional standards along with their portfolio.  These demonstrations will demonstrate standards for matting materials, methods, and craftsmanship.  Please sign up on the Critique room door if you plan to attend.

BFA Printmaking Midpoint Reviews Guidelines

PRINTMAKING Mid-Point Review Guidelines (Spring 2015):

All printmaking majors must participate in Mid Point Review before completing 6 hours of 3000-level printmaking courses. Midpoint reviews for Spring 2015 will be held by portfolio submission and verbal discussion with individuals.  The Printmaking Faculty evaluate each student’s progress on the form and in the discussion.

Portfolios Due Monday March 9, 2015 by 5pm at professor DeCaen’s office.
Verbal Reviews will be  Friday March 13, 1-5pm in the Critique room.

BFA Mid Point Review Guidelines

Printmaking Mid-Point Review Guidelines
(Fall 2014):

All printmaking majors must participate in Mid Point Review before completing 6 hours of 3000-level printmaking courses.  Midpoint reviews for Fall 2014 will be held by portfolio submission but with a written statement in place of the usual verbal portion of the review.  The Printmaking Faculty will evaluate each student’s progress with a short written summary.

Due Friday, October 17, 2014 by 5pm at professor DeCaen’s office. 

Workshop: Matting works on paper

Workshop:  Matting works on Paper
led by Andrew DeCaen and David Villegas

Wednesday, October 15, 3-5pm Hickory 156.   

BFA Majors are required to mat two works on paper to professional standards as part of their Mid Point Reviews.

Please sign up at the Critique Room Door if you plan to attend. 

UNT Printmaking on Printeresting

Christopher Aparicio (BFA 2014), D! Dodd (BFA 2015), and professor Andrew DeCaen were featured on Printeresting as part of a post on the Nashville's Print Revival's Invitational Print Exhibition at Two Tone Gallery, in Murfreesboro Tennessee.  Read the full Printeresting post HERE.

Adam Rowlett named best new artist in Dallas Observer

Adam Rowlett (MFA 2014) was named "Best New Artist of 2012" the Dallas Observer.  Betsy Lewis' Best Dallas Art of 2012 article brings attention to best pieces, best gallery shows, best museum shows,  best new space, and best artist.  Read more at:
http://blogs.dallasobserver.com/mixmaster/2012/12/best_visual_art_of_2012_-_not.php?page=2
Congratulations, Adam!

UNT Printmaking at MAPC

MAPC Open Portfolio Sessions

UNT Printmaking was well represented at the 2012 Mid America Print Council conference, which took place at the Southeast Missouri State University in Cape Girardeau, Missouri from 1 – 3 November.

Preston Bradley's Open Portfolio from Printeresting
photo credit: Sage Dawson

Chris Wallace featured on PRINTERESTING

Chris Wallace, Guide to Sharpening Things

Congratulations to Chris Wallace (MFA Printmaking candidate), whose work was featured as PDF of the Month on Printeresting! The series runs in conjunction with Printeresting's Rum Riot Press exhibition.

Read more about it here!

Andrew DeCaen's Solo Exhibition Reviews

Steve Carter's Review in Modern Luxury

Professor Andrew DeCaen's solo exhibition at Norwood Flynn Gallery was reviewed by Steve Carter in Modern Luxury and by Michael Granberry in The Dallas Morning News.  Links to the reviews are below:

Steve Carter, "Dinner is Swerved," Modern Luxury Dallas Magazine, page 62, April 20, 2012.

Michael Granberry, "Meal Time", Dallas Morning News, Guide, page 58,  May 4, 2012.

LetterMpress: A Review by Christopher Wallace

A review of LetterMpress by Christopher Wallace

John Bonadies with the LetterMpress app 

I recently purchased LetterMpress from iTunes. While the application is fun to use, John Bonadies (one of its developers) states that LetterMpress was not created as a game, but rather as a teaching tool to pass down the traditional art of letterpress printmaking.

 

LetterMpress allows the users to create work in a virtual letterpress studio that is fully stocked with wood type, ornaments and art. With its painstaking attention to detail, the interface is visually stunning: users measure with a pica ruler, use furniture to lock type into place, and print on a Vandercook proofing press. LetterMpress even allows its users to take their creations out of the virtual world and have them printed on the actual equipment on which the application is modeled.

Proceed and Be Bold!: A Review by Adam Rowlett

A Review of Proceed and Be Bold! by Adam Rowlett

Proceed and Be Bold! is a documentary on the life and work of letterpress printer Amos Paul Kennedy Junior. 

Kennedy did not discover letterpress until he was in his forties, and the film tells of how he quit his job as a systems analyst when he found the medium and began his career as an artist.