Bloch Hall Gallery 2021-2022 - University of Montevallo

The Gallery at Bloch Hall 2021 -2022 Schedule

Jan. 14 – Mar. 3, 2022

A Ribbon of Quicksilver: Art & the Environment on the Kankakee River
Lead Artists: Prof. Jon Seals, Prof. Scott Dombrowski
Lead Researchers: Dr. Randal Johnson
with student researchers Brianna Munnich and Emily Zeck
Located: The Gallery at Bloch Hall

There is an alarming rise of sand and silt content being deposited from Indiana into the Illinois side of the Kankakee River. This is caused by Indiana’s manipulation of the natural path of the river. This dangerous condition is made worse by the consequences of climate change. Together, these grave realities are at times overwhelming and it can be difficult to know how to respond. Through artistic production including photography, mixed-media works, poetry, and prose, together with scientific field research, artists, scientists, and scholars come together to explore, define, and perhaps inspire. This interdisciplinary project seeks to re-imagine natural materials in fresh ways with the hope that viewers engage the world around them with renewed reverence and care. Lead Artists: Prof. Jon Seals, Prof. Scott Dombrowski. Lead Researchers: Dr. Randal Johnson with student researchers Brianna Munnich and Emily Zeck.

March 8 – March 17

Juried Foundation Show

April 3 – April 7

BFA Exhibition
Location: The Gallery at Bloch Hall
Opening Reception: Monday, April 4, 4 to 6 pm

Jackie (Drew) Harrison, Diedre Darby (Graphic Design/Drawing), and Ben Calhoun (Sculpture)

Nov. 21 – Dec 2

BFA Exhibition
Located: The Gallery at Bloch Hall
Opening Reception: Sunday, 21, 2021, 4 to 6 pm

Megan Boddie (Painting/ Printmaking) and William Wallace (New Media)

Nov. 7 – 18

BFA Exhibition
Located: The Gallery at Bloch Hall
Opening Reception: Sunday, 7, 2021, 4 to 6 pm

Kate Mosely (Graphic Design), Ashlin Mullenix (Photography/ Printmaking) and Alek Medenica (Graphic Design)

Oct. 24 – Nov. 4

Identity
Located: The Gallery at Bloch Hall
Opening Reception: Nov. 4, 4 to 6 pm

Student Pop-Up Show
Student manager: Anna Grace Askelson
Faculty Support: Ryan Foster Participating Artist: Anna Grace Askelson, Megan Boddie, Elle Brown, Ethan Cole, Deidre Darby, Valerie Flynn, Haley-Joyce Oliver, Grace Varner, Isabella Ziglar, Kelsi Wilson

September 9- Oct. 20

UM Art Faculty Show
Located in Poole Art Gallery and The Gallery at Bloch Hall
Opening Reception: September 9, 4 to 6 pm

Participating Faculty: Joe Bennett, Misty Bennett, Joel Bullock, Amy Feger, Ryan Foster, Karen Graffeo, Daisie Hoitsma, Kimberly McWhorter, Scott Meyer, Ted Metz, Bethany Moody, Lee Somers, Scott Stephens, Nic Tisdale, Michael Willett, Collin Williams, Tanner Young