juried student exhibition

On Friday March 31st during class time, I helped Lauren uninstall her works and spackle the holes in the wall.   I also helped in unwrapping art and keeping the packaging in a orderly pile. After unwrapping the art, the install group including myself put a lot of time and consideration into where the art should be placed in the room.
Monday April 3rd I worked on the install of the works from 11:30 to 12:45. I helped clean pedestals and I also repainted three of them.
Wednesday April 5th I worked 10:30 to 12:30. I helped explain to a couple of people how the magnetic mounting hardware worked and I contacted an artist about some missing screws for their hardware that the gallery didn't have and we got the right stuff with some good communication, I cleaned the windows on the inside and outside of the display cases, and I helped spackle the wall in a few spots where we had missed them before.

Please also respond to these questions:
1. What was the biggest challenge in completing your task?

It was hard to grasp how to hang the art correctly because my classmates didn't quite know how to articulate it to me, and the explanation I hod gotten from my teacher was rushed and confusing. It was frustrating for all the students that didnt do it on a regular basis, and it made communication between me and my other classmate frustrating.

2. What did you learn from this challenge?

 I learned that I should stand up for myself more and speak up when I am frustrated and confused. It would have saved me a lot of bad vibes.

3. What would you do differently if involved in the juried student exhibition in the future. This is an opportunity for self-reflection rather than other-directed criticism.

I would take more time to learn how to properly hang the artworks as well as communicating better with my peers. I need to take the time to step back and look at how i can get a job done more efficiently rather then worrying about saying the wrong thing to someone i don't know very well.

Feel free to add anything else that you learned from this experience and the aspect of the exhibition you feel is most successful.

Toucan Gallery

Functional considerations:

·  Has traffic flow been planned for in the gallery space?

The flow was well considered for small groups of people, however it gets a little coral like when there is a big group of people, there isn’t a big walkway for people to get around each other so you have to keep moving with the traffic or get caught in an in between area with even smaller walkways. 

·  How has the space been designed to serve multiple purposes (frame shop; openings; boutique, etc.)? 

Do you see any potential problems with traffic flow or the exhibition of artworks? If so, what are they?

It has bee designed in a nice way where the paintings and 2d works are on the walls, the frame shop is in the back with a separated little area so your not in the way of the retail traffic, and the jewelry and other retail goods have a nice aesthetically pleasing display in the middle. 

Formal considerations:

·  Describe the typographic aesthetics: evaluate its effectiveness. How do the choices of fonts, etc. on the signs and signage complement or detract from the artwork?

The logos make a recognizable brand for itself, however is it distracting to have the prices of work be in inconsistent places and having them so in your face at times, I feel that can really take away from the work.

·  Is there visual unity of elements/components within the displays in the gallery space and within the window displays? Explain why or why not?
 

Is there a clear information hierarchy throughout? If so, how is this achieved?

I felt that there was a good balance of colors and object sizes. There was red jewelry displayed next to a red painting and a red scarf on one side and I felt that was a nice display. Although I did feel it was a little overcrowded to have so much going on at once in the windows.

·  Does the gallery seem to have a visual style? If so, describe it. Is it appropriate to the type of gallery this is? Why or why not?

There is a nice balance of color through the whole space, and the way that the painting are leaned against the walls along with the jewelry and other consumer goods makes it feel like a retail art gallery that caters to all forms of art. I do feel this is appropriate for this space because that is their mission statement. To “…promote art for everyone.”

Conceptual considerations:

·  Describe the overall message of the gallery (as you understand it) in one sentence. You may wish to refer to the gallery website.

I saw the gallery as a space to see and sell any form or art.

·  Does the organization of the work in the gallery have a linear sequence (a beginning and ending point), or is it a fluid sequence (the visitor can start at any point in the exhibit and move to any other point?)?

I did not see a visual organization of the space as much as a physical one.  Like I said before it is kind of like a racetrack with a somewhat narrow walkway, so it is in our nature to start to the right and circle around that way. But in theory anyone could go to any spot in the gallery to look around, there is no overall theme with a message that I could see.

·  Is the type of sequence effective? If not, how would you improve it?

This is a very effective sequence for retail.

Visitor observations:

·  What do you believe would be the most and least popular aspects of this gallery space for visitors 

under the age of 25?

I think that there is an added appeal to people under 25 because there is jewelry and clothing to draw in the not so art savvy part of the community. But that is about the only thing I can see as appealing to most people under 25, and that is aimed more so at woman, there was no men’s fashion that I could see in there.

·  What are the most and least popular aspects of this gallery for visitors over the age of 25?

It is a quite area that has a decent walk way and not a lot of younger people. I could see the small walkways and lack of seating as something a visitor over 25 not liking.

·  Can visitors share their experiences of the art with others, or are they designed to be individual artistic experiences? Explain.

I don’t really understand the question. I believe that all art is designed to be an individual experience.

·  If you could change one thing in this gallery space, what would it be? Why?

I would make a little more room for walking and have one or two fewer tables in the middle of the space. If nothing else rearranging the flow the tables create periodically could be beneficial to the retail business and the customer experience.

letter of agreement/contract

AGREEMENT made as of the 6th day of May, 2017 between Deborah Bright, and Northcutt Steele Gallery, Montana State University Billings Imaginarium
The AGREEMENT as is follows:
1.     Creation and Title. This paragraph should include a statement that the Artist created and possesses unencumbered title to the works of art listed and described on the attached Gallery Listing of Artworks (to be turned in six weeks prior to the opening of the show) and has the right to loan these works for the purpose of exhibition Imaginarium
2.     Duration of Loan, Manner of Exhibition, and Fee. This paragraph should outline the duration of the loan agreement. The Artist hereby agrees to loan the Exhibitor the works listed on the Gallery Schedule beginning August 31ts, 2017 and ending October 26^th 2017. The exhibitor agrees to exhibit these works for no less than 34 days during this time period as part of the exhibition titled: Imaginarum. Gallery hours are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday. Delivery, Condition, and Care. This paragraph should outline the responsibilities of transporting work to and from the gallery. Make sure to be as specific as possible in this paragraph and account for limited storage space, etc. (Think about what type of packaging may not be appropriate for the limits of gallery receiving/storage space, etc.). Draft a plan about when, where, and how the work will be received.
3.     Loss or Damage and Insurance. This paragraph outlines the parties responsible for insuring the artwork and during what dates. The Exhibitor shall be responsible for loss or damage of artwork for the duration of the exhibition. Insurance coverage during transportation to the Northcutt Steele Gallery, MSU Billings, shall be the responsibility of the Artist. Insurance coverage during transportation to the artist from the Northcutt Steele Gallery, MSU Billings shall be the responsibility of the gallery.
4.     Condition of Work The Artist shall be responsible for delivering undamaged, ready for display artwork to the Exhibitor by October 26^th 2017. The Exhibitor shall not be responsible for proper installation of work that is not properly framed, wired, mounted, etc. All framed artwork must have a secure wire on the back and all three-dimensional work should have a sound base. In the event special installation is required for the display of any work, the labor and equipment involved shall be outlined in the Schedule of Artworks and paid for by the Artist. Exhibitor agrees that the Artist shall have sole authority to determine when cleaning or repairs are necessary and to perform them him/herself.
5.     Copyright, Reproduction, and Promotion. The Exhibitor will provide an exhibition postcard. The Artist should provide an acceptable, print-ready digital image (300 dpi, 5”x7”, jpeg or jpeg with longest dimensions between 2100 and 3500 pixels) for reproduction at least 6 weeks before the opening of the show. The Exhibitor will make every effort to provide color postcards for the Artist. The Artist is also responsible for providing the Exhibitor two (2) copies of an Inventory List of the artworks that will be shown, including title, medium, price (for insurance purposes), and dimensions.
6 weeks before the exhibition opening, the Artist shall also provide the Exhibitor with a short Biography paragraph, Artist Statement, and Resume for exhibition and promotional purposes. If desired, the Artist may provide the Exhibitor with a list of 25 names (consistently formatted) to be included within the mailing of the announcement postcards. The Exhibitor will also provide 25 cards to the Artist prior to the opening that the Artist may choose to mail. The Artist will note that the bulk mailing label located on the postcard that says “postage paid” is a bulk mailing label that used by the university and will need to affix postage.
6.     Right to Refuse works not listed in the schedule. The exhibitor shall retain the right to refuse for inclusion in this exhibition any work that has not been listed in the schedule of artworks.
7.     Anything else you feel is important for the smooth installation of the exhibition.
Artist and Northcutt Steele Gallery, Department of Art agree to the terms of this contract


____________________________________        _______________________________
NAME OF ARTIST                 Date                   YOUR NAME DateArtist Northcutt                       Steele Gallery Representative
Northcutt Steele Gallery, Department of Art, Montana State University Billings
Exhibition Loan Agreement
Exhibition: Imaginarium
Dates: August 31ts, 2017 through October 26^th 2017
Artist Contact information:
Deborah Bright

631 North Hancock Ave. Washington, WA 80903

Phone: 970-420-2106

E-Mail: dbrightnyc@gmail.com

The artist assumes the responsibility of updating the gallery in a timely manner regarding any and all changes to contact information.
Artwork(s) List (Will likely be longer than 2 works . . . so creatively imagine this.)
1. Title: Glacial Erratic, (lucky Pennies), 2003
Dimensions: 31x37
Medium/Media: Iris Print on somerset velvet
Price: NFS/ Insurance value: $ 5,000
2. Title: Glacial Erratic, (Nor’ easter), 2003
Dimensions: 31x37
Medium/Media: Iris Print on somerset velvet
Price: NFS/ Insurance value: $ 5,000

Press release rough

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Becky Lee

Isolation

March 1^st- April 25^th, 2017

Reception: Thursday, March 2^nd from 5:00pm-8:00pm

Northcutt Steel Gallery Billings Montana

Becky Lee, Isolated in open rooms, 2016

Acrylic on panel 18x24

Isolation explores the way modern people are letting technology take over their lives and how it is resulting in an unhealthy relationship with cellphones and less contact with real people. We are living in a world where we would rather stare at our phones while we are out to dinner with friends and family than talk to the people in front of us.

In today’s society we are engrossed with our technological world more than our real one. In 2000 the number of mobile phone subscribers was 500 million. In 2012 that number jumped to 4.5 billion.

The exhibition is Becky Lee’s senior capstone project. Becky is a junior pursuing her bachelor of Fine Arts degree and will graduate in the spring of 2018. Her artwork has been displayed in the outer gallery in MSU Billings several times and currently has works on display.

There will be a catered reception from 5-7pm on Thursday March 2^nd at the Student Gallery located in the Liberal Arts building at Montana State University Billings. The exhibition and reception are free and open to the public. On campus parking is free after 5pm. Gallery hours are 8am-4pm, Monday through Friday.

Call for art fall 2017

STEP 2. Answer the following:

What information is found in each of these calls?

each call had: The gallery it was representing, a mission statement, what their exhibition was, what they were looking for, why they were doing it, what content they were after, mediums requested, location of the show, deadlines for submissions, requirements that needed to be met in the submission, and contact information

How is that information organized?

each website had their own format but for the most part the separated each section out with a headliner and highlighted the important information from that section. 

Consider the design choices in each call. Name one positive aspect of each of the call’s organization of information and one negative aspect. How does the design relate to/reflect the content of the call?

1.  Pros: well orginised, clearly hilighted deadline, clear proposal requirements.
Cons : the concept for the art they were calling for was not very clear
2. Pros: very well wrtten mission statement, clear deadline, information about the jurors, clear comunication on the format of submition, submition critereia was very clear and informitive, it didnt leave me with questions. 

3. Pros: provided the nameof the ehibition and what they are hoping to do with the exicution of the flipbooks, information on how the show willl be touring, a spacific guidline on where the contenet is from

cons: the idea of the printed flip book is not clearly communicated, it does not say if the artist has to print the book or if the gallery is going to, it also does not say if the artist has to put their work in a specific format for the gallery to put the flip book together or how the artist would go about doing it independently. I know that it is a call for the art and it wouldn't need to be submitted with the call but knowing the details can be important to the artist.
 

STEP 3.
Montana State University Billings Northcutt Steele Gallery call for art fall 2017

Northcutt Steele Gallery is an institute of art dedicated to exhibiting and supporting art from around the country in hopes of creating important and interesting conversations. We have a strong relationship with artists in the region and we are in high hopes of making more connections nationally and globally.

Northcutt Steele Gallery is currently accepting proposals for the fall of 2017 for exhibitions in its professional gallery space. Artists and curators are invited to submit recent or proposed works that you feel is an interesting or exciting topic to get people talking about. 

Deadline for proposals is Monday May 29, 2017, 11:59 MST

Exhibition proposals will be reviewed and selected by the art professors of MSU Billings and other MSU faculty. We will inform you of our decision by June 20, 2017.

All proposals must be submitted digitally. Send us your proposals via email to leanne.gilbertson@msubillings.edu by the deadline given above.

Guide Lines

1.     Exibition Proposal in a word document or PDF file. These should include:

·  Contact information, email and phone of all artists involved

·  Title decription and consept

·  Any budgetary concerns

2.     Resumes or CVs for all proposed artists involved in its own word document or PDF file

3.     No more than 15 digital images in .jpg format. Numbers should be used in the file names beginning with 01.jpg. each image must be at most 1MB. Any files that don’t meet these requirements will not be viewed when considering your proposal.

·    Videos must be able to play on a computer using QuickTime or have a link to Vimeo or YouTube

4.     Corresponding numbered image list of submitted images and or videos in a Word document or PDF file

5.     Email subject must read “Fall 2017 Exhibition proposal” to leanne.gilbertson@msubillings.edu

If you have any questions or concerns please contact the Northcutt Steele Gallery.

The Northcutt Steele Gallery is located on the first floor of the Liberal Arts on the Montana State University Billings campus. The gallery is open Monday – Friday from 8:00am – 4:00 pm, and by appointment. For more information please visit www.facebook.com/northcuttsteelegallery.

#4 Final Label

Rebecca Lee

Openly Isolated

November 2016

Acrylic on paper

18x24

Today we live in a world that revolves around technology. We are constantly being bombarded with advertisements, messages, news as well as an impersonal connection to our peers through the use of social media. We look into the lives of our peers, but we only look through our personal windows rather then actually going out to spend time with the person. Isolation creeps over those absorbed in social media and it becomes our only access to the outside world.

In the open world we have never felt more alone. We possess so much power and knowledge in the palm of our hands yet our most powerful tool makes us feel the most vulnerable. Our technology has become a safety blanket rather than something to make us stronger.  

#3

Rebecca Lee

Openly Isolated

November 2016

Acrylic on paper

18x24

Today we live in a world that revolves around technology. We are constantly being bombarded with advertisements, messages, fake and real news as well as a impersonal connection to our peers through the use of social media. We look into the lives of our peers and how we glamour up our lives for the world to see, but we only look through our personal windows rather then actually going out to spend time with real people. Isolation creeps over those absorbed in social media and it becomes our only access to the outside world.

In the open world we have never felt more alone. We posses so much power in the palm of our hands yet our most powerful tool makes us feel the most vulnerable.