2015 'No Big Heads' self-portrait exhibit
by Michelle Saport |
Art exhibition: 30th Annual No Big Heads Self-Portrait Exhibition Show dates: Oct. 21-Nov. 11 Location: UAA Student Union Gallery Gallery hours: Monday-Thursday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m.; Friday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
The UAA Student Union Gallery celebrates our 30th annual "No Big Heads" self-portrait competition. "No Big Heads" is a national juried self-portrait competition of limited size. This year's juror is Kiel Johnson, a Los Angeles-based artist with an emphasis in sculpture and drawing. He has been part of collaborations such as installations and short films involving his drawings and cardboard sculptures. Kiel's inventive use of ordinary materials into extraordinary pieces of art has gained him attention and in 2012 he gave a TEDtalk commenting on his artistic process.
The Student Union Gallery presents a week of free, public events celebrating our 30th year hosting this exhibition:
- Juror lecture: Tuesday, Oct. 20, 7:30-8:30 p.m. in the Fine Arts Building, Room 150
- Opening reception: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 4-6 p.m. in the Student Union Gallery
- Midday reception: Thursday, Oct. 22, 1:30-3 p.m. in the Student Union Gallery
- Artist workshop: Thursday, Oct. 22, 7-10 p.m. in the Student Union Den
Parking: Paid parking is enforced Monday-Thursday, 7:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. Parking on campus is free Friday-Sunday and after 7:30 p.m. on weekdays. Learn more at the Parking Services website.
For more information contact the Student Union Gallery at (907) 786-1052, (907) 786-1219 or gallery@uaa.alaska.edu.
