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Barton/ACC Alumni Exhibition

25th Annual Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition

Barton Senior Art Exhibition 2003

Barton/ACC Alumni Exhibition

November 8-December 10
Opening Reception November 8, 5-6 p.m.

The Barton Museum is pleased to present an exhibition of works by Barton College’s art alumni in celebration of the college’s 100th anniversary. The opening is in conjunction with the college’s Centennial Gala Weekend.

“Although we periodically have alumni exhibitions, a Centennial Art Alumni Exhibition happens only once in the life of an art program or a college,” said J. Chris Wilson, director of the Barton Museum. “An alumni exhibition is one of the most exciting and renewing experiences for an art department.

“The privilege is to see the exciting work that art graduates are currently doing in their professional lives, but the renewal of personal contact, of connectedness, with alumni is a rewarding experience for all.”

The exhibition has many current works of art representing the college’s art graduates. A variety of media are represented including oil and watercolor paintings, drawings, crafts, graphic and commercial design, sculpture and various photographic techniques. Many alumni from North Carolina are included as well as alumni from California, Virginia, Wyoming and Germany.

A number of alumni with local ties are participating including Bill Minschew, Paula Patterson, Gilda Six, Lu Glover and others. Graduates of various classes are represented including the classes of 1960, 1971, 1972, 1973, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981, 1982, 1985, 1987, 1988, 1991, 1992, 1995, 1999, 2000, 2001 and 2002.

Also on view is an exhibit depicting some of the shared history between Barton College and the Christian Church (Disciples of Christ).

25th Annual Scholastic Art Awards Exhibition

January 26-February 13
Opening Reception January 26

For 25 consecutive years Barton College, supported by The Wilson Daily Times, has hosted the Scholastic Art Awards exhibition. The Eastern North Carolina district, comprised of 46 counties, is the largest of the four North Carolina districts.

Approximately 200 pieces were selected for the exhibition. There were 145 Gold Key and 40 Silver Key medals given to the young artists whose works were selected for the regional exhibition at Barton College

Awards were presented in the classifications of American Visions Award nominees, Gold Key finalists and Gold Key winners, with additional major awards selected from the top entries. One hundred and five pieces were designated as Gold Key finalists. These Gold Key finalists and the five American Visions Award nominees will enter their works in national competition in New York City following exhibition at Barton.

American Visionary nominees were Christine Hancock from Apex High School in Apex, Leslie Nivison and Jaime Jones from W.G. Enloe High School in Raleigh, Calvin Simon III from New Hanover High School in Wilmington and Spencer Register from Whiteville High School in Whiteville.

Hancock also received four Gold Key finalist designations and two Gold Keys.

Nivison was recognized as a Gold Key finalist and was awarded a Silver Key.

Simon earned two gold key finalist designations, and Register was awarded a Gold Key finalist designation and a Silver Key. Jones received the Barton College Award as well as seven gold key finalist designations, one gold key and one silver key.

Jennifer Bellis from W.G. Enloe High School received The Wilson Daily Times Award in addition to being named a gold key finalist.

Eliza Bordley from the Durham School of the Arts in Durham was recognized as a Gold Key finalist and was recognized with the Edward Brown Award named in honor of the long-time director of the Barton Scholastics Program. Jessica Fogleman from Trask Middle School in Wilmington received the N.C. Art Education Association Award and was named a Gold Key finalist. Stephanie Mault from Carteret Academy in Morehead City received The Governor’s Award as well as a Gold Key finalist designation.

The Governor’s Award is a new award this year initiated by Mary Easley on behalf of the Governor of North Carolina. The Governor’s Award recipients from all four districts of The Scholastic Art Awards program in North Carolina will be invited to attend a reception in their honor at the Governor’s Mansion in May, and their artwork will be on exhibit in the Governor’s Mansion and in the Capitol Building for one month.

Additional area winners included two students from Beddingfield High School in Wilson: Allison Phillips and Jesse Stanford were both recipients of silver key awards. Their teacher is Bobi Gregory.

The district has an advisory committee of five art teachers who selected the jury. This year the jury featured teachers, college professors and professional artists.

Barton Senior Art Exhibition 2003

April 12, May 7
Opening Reception April 12, 7-9 p.m.

Barton’s Senior Art Exhibition 2003 focuses on ceramics, photography, graphic design, painting, drawing and printmaking with a culmination of creativity by Vernon Brookins, Elizabeth Dittamo, Elizabeth Driver, George Ensley, Lisa Fitzgerald, Heidi Godfrey, Lisa Hill, Jason Linas, April Moseley, Dallas Pridgen, Cristin Ryman, Carole Stoiber and David Whaley.

“The range of talent and depth of energy of these young artists is outstanding,” said Mark Gordon, assistant professor of art and senior adviser. “This group exhibition will dramatically showcase each senior’s unique accomplishments in ceramics, photography, graphic design, painting, drawing and printmaking.

“An original student-generated Web site complements the gallery show, providing each graduating senior with an individualized digital venue as he or she pursues graduate studies or enters the profession,” he said.

Vernon Brookins, a senior from Raleigh, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in photography.

Elizabeth Dittamo, a senior from Woodbridge, Va., is majoring in studio art with a concentration in photography and graphic design.

Elizabeth Driver, a senior from Wilson, is majoring in art education with a concentration in ceramics.

George Ensley, a senior from Jacksonville, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in photography.

Lisa Fitzgerald, a senior from Selma, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in photography and graphic design.

Heidi Godfrey, a senior from Wake Forest, is majoring in art education.

Lisa Hill, a senior from New Bern, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in ceramics and graphic design.

Jason Linas, a senior from Richmond, Va., is majoring in studio art with a concentration in graphic design.

April Moseley, a senior from Macclesfield, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in graphic design.

Dallas Pridgen, a senior from Elm City, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in photography.

Cristin Ryman, a senior from Graham, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in photography.

Carole Stoiber, a senior from Wilson, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in painting and ceramics.

David Whaley, a senior from Saratoga, is majoring in studio art with a concentration in painting.