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Drawing Matters /  Luis Alonso, Leslie Bostrom, Dennis Congdon, Wendy Edwards, Nancy Friese, Bunny Harvey, Tayo Heuser, David Kinsey, Susan Lichtman, Jack Massey, Jerry Mischak, Jacqueline Ott, Gwen Strahle, Dan Talbot, Roger Tibbetts and Michael Yefko March 7 to April 3, 2013 The Chazan Gallery is presenting  Drawing Matters , an exhibition of work by  Luis Alonso, Leslie Bostrom, Dennis Congdon, Wendy Edwards, Nancy Friese, Bunny Harvey, Tayo Heuser, David Kinsey, Susan Lichtman, Jack Massey, Jerry Mischak, Jacqueline Ott, Gwen Strahle, Dan Talbot, Roger Tibbetts  and   Michael Yefko  from March 7 to April 3, 2013. There will be an opening reception for the artists on Thursday, March 7 from 5 – 7 p.m. The public is invited. Chazan Gallery will also be open during Gallery Night Providence on Thursday, March 21, 2013. Michael Yefko   is currently on the faculty at the University of Rhode Island, where he teaches Drawing, Two-Dimensional Desig...

Hera Gallery member, Michael Yefko will have a piece in 2013 Wheaton Biennial's Drawing Out of Bounds . Find out more and directions here . February 27 , 2013 –April 13, 2013 Beard & Weil Galleries, Watson Fine Arts Wheaton's inaugural Biennial will showcase the work of 54 artists from 19 states and one foreign country whose work explores the boundaries of drawing and pushes it into new territories. The work--including sculpture, video, printmaking, fiber arts, photography, installation, and traditional drawing using nontraditional materials--was selected by juror Judith Tannenbaum, curator of contemporary art at the RISD Museum of Art. The Wheaton Biennial is an example of Wheaton's open spirit of inquiry and a curriculum that emphasizes connections across disciplinary boundaries. Participating Artists: Megan Abajian (Indiana) Aparna Agrawal (Massachusetts) Luis Alonso (New York) Amber Anderson (Washington, DC) Christopher Arabadjis (New York) Rachelle ...

NEW WORKS Featuring  Claudia Flynn, Connie Greene,   Jill McLaughlin, and Troy West March 2 - March 30, 2013   Opening Reception Saturday, March 2nd, 6:00 - 8:00pm Hera Gallery is pleased to present  New Works  featuring the recent artwork of Associate Members,  Claudia Flynn, Connie Greene, Jill McLaughlin, and Troy West .  The artists will be displaying a variety of media from sculpture, collage and assemblage to paintings and photography. Working from an emotive state,  Claudia Flynn 's provocative and at times, haunting pieces are interested in human culture and the symbolic that is viscerally felt and realized.  Within her work the traditional and the modern often converge, along with social and cultural collective memories. Flynn is in relentless pursuit of matters pertaining to the soul and spirit.                   ...

Three Hera Gallery Members were recognized this month at Newport Annual Members' Juried Exhibition. The exhibit, on view until May 19th, 2013 " showcases new work by some of the region's brightest lights, rising stars and undiscovered talents". Juried this year by Virginia K. Freyermuth, Ph.D., Assistant Professor of Art Edcuation at Rhode Island College, and painter-printmaker Nancy Frieses, Professor at Rhode Island School of Design . We'd like to congratulate Elizabeth Lind, Alexandra Broches and Barbara Pagh for earning three of the awards in three different categories!  Elizabeth Lind earned First Place in Three Dimensional for her piece, Embrace , in Black Alabaster, pictured below.  Elizabeth Lind, Embrace , Black Alabaster, 2012 Alexandra Broches earned an Honorable Mention in the Photography category for her piece, Matunuck, RI, November 1, 2012 , Digital C- Print. Alexandra Broches, Matunuck, RI, November 1, 2012 , Digital C-Print ...

Brendan Tobin's art work will be on display in The World's Smallest Art Gallery** now until March 15, 2013 What do Dr. Bigfoot, MD, Nancy Reagan, the ghost of Frank Sinatra, a surfing robot, and aquatic zombies have in common? They have all taken up residence in TWSAG in the form of Brendan Tobin’s comic book art. If you think this is a motley crew, just check out Brendan’s website -  http://brendantobin.blogspot. com  - and get introduced to a cast of characters you never dreamed of, but fortunately Brendan did! Brendan considers himself lucky to have his artwork as a creative outlet. He says, “Everyone needs an outlet, a release, or they can get stuck in their heads. This is my way of getting things out and if I can entertain while doing it, all the better. Brendan goes on, “I’ve always liked comic books and cartoons and the absurd; media that doesn’t take itself to seriously. I like to poke fun and have a good time.” What distinguishes Brendan is the leve...

We are thrilled to announce our newest member, Amanda Swain Bingham. A native of  Peace Dale, Rhode Island, she received a BFA from Tufts University and The School of the Museum of Fine Arts, in Massachusetts.  She studied documentary photography with Bill Burke and attended Rhode Island School of Design for post graduate studies. Her most recent work is "Travels Without Skin", read more and view some of her work from the series below.  Amanda Swain Bingham SHADOW PLAY/SHADOW SHOW/SELF 2013 I started noticing shadows out of the corner of my eye after the death of my very shy, but adventurous uncle four years ago. These sightings seemed protective, familiar and comical. I started to notice these shadows while doing household chores, allowing me to laugh at my vigorous vacuuming, as if I had friends to laugh with me at my rapid approach to cleaning. My shadow was a Giacometti figure dumping the trash, then an Aboriginal with a spear, unclogging the toilet. I beg...

Due to the impending storm Hera Gallery will be closed Friday, February 8th and Saturday, February 9th. We apologize for any inconvenience.  Currently on Exhibit: 26th Biennial Young Adults Exhibition featuring work from 11 RI High Schools.  On exhibit until February 23rd.  We hope to see you soon! Hera Gallery