Recession Gives New Meaning to “Starving Artists” is a story about the recession and how artists are discovering new ways to stay afloat during the dire state of the economy. Find out what they are doing to keep their art in the public view and out of their closets.

Opera, contemporary classics, rock and pop will be featured in Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania’s next Celebrity Artist Series program, The Ten Tenors, Saturday, Nov. 14, at 8 p.m., in Haas Center for the Arts.

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania’s art and art history department was recently accredited by the National Association of Schools of Art and Design (NASAD).

The sounds of drums made of animal skin and ancient trees more than 400 years old, enhanced with Japanese wind and string instruments, will be featured in Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania’s next Celebrity Artist Series program, Yamato, the Drummers of Japan, Saturday, Nov. 7, at 8 p.m., in Haas Center for the Arts. Listen to their drums…now!

Established in memory of Collins, a theatre arts professor who died last July, the scholarship will be awarded to students who are committed to theatre as a multi-disciplinary pursuit, possess a collaborative spirit and leadership qualities and demonstrate a positive, willing attitude and work ethic.

A portrait of a young woman, thought to be from the 19th century and by a German artist, is now being confirmed by art experts as a true Leonardo da Vinci. Two years ago, it sold for $19,000, and today, it is valued at more than $150 million.

Jugglers, acrobats, comics and aerialists who perform amazing feats of balance will be featured in Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania’s next Celebrity Artist Series’ program, Cirque Le Masque, during Parents Weekend Saturday, Oct. 24, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m., in the newly renovated Haas Center for the Arts.

The Haas Gallery of Art hosts many different art exhibits throughout the year. Presently featured until October 17, 2009, is the work of Claire Rau in her exhibit Booby Traps. Check out these hand-built objects of menace while they are still available!

Bloomsburg University of Pennsylvania’s art and art history department, in partnership with Art21 Inc., presents a sneak preview of the fifth season of “Art:21 – Art in the 21st Century,” on Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 4:30 p.m.

Frank Warren’s exhibit is currently being displayed at BU in the Haas Gallery of Art until July 15. It contains 160 postcards from PostSecret’s collection of unique and personal messages on sensitive topics.

“Camouflage patterns found in the everyday images of war and the objects of popular culture have seeped into my consciousness and influenced this series of Dazzle Paintings. I found a strong visual relationship between camouflage and the emerging patterns of organic form in my previous paintings. Camouflage, an abstraction of nature and a powerful symbol, has a rich history that has involved artists since its inception…”

 
Toshiko Takaezu
In addition to Endless Circle, the bell outside of the library, and a painting by Japanese artist Tetsuro Sawada, legendary artist Toshiko Takaezu has kindly donated 19 additional ceramic works of her own to Bloomsburg University’s Permanent Collection of Art.
On Friday, September 5, Ms. Takaezu graced BU with her presence in an informal reception honoring her life, work, and friendship with BU.  Along with Karl Beamer, Professor of Ceramics & Sculpture, she sat down to discuss her work, process, life experiences, and philosophy with the BU community. Following the reception, she stayed …

 
Visiting Artist Carl Gombert & "Wayne"
This week will be your last chance to view the current exhibition by Visiting Artist Carl Gombert. The Real Me will be dismantled this Friday, September 19.  His series of 24 portraits are currently on view in the Multicultural Center in Kehr Union.  Haas Gallery, which normally hosts it’s art exhibits in Haas Center for the Arts, is undergoing renovations and will (hopefully) be back up and ready for the Spring 2009 semester.
Our next Visiting Artist will be Pamela Marks from Connecticut.  She will be …