Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art at Georgia Southern University

Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art Title

Fall 2008

Reception
Center for Art & Theatre
Friday, August 22, 2008
7 - 9 PM

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art cordially invites you to the 2008 Faculty Exhibition, in celebration of exceptional faculty and faculty emeriti who combine a dedication to teaching with an active life in the making of art.

The highly anticipated 2008 Faculty Exhibition will be on display at the Center for Art & Theatre Galleries and Sculpture Garden from August 18 – September 18, 2008. Please join us for a reception in honor of the artists on Friday, August 22, 7pm – 9pm at the Center for Art & Theatre, 233 Pittman Drive, Statesboro, GA 30460.

This exhibition provides the Faculty and Faculty Emeriti of the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art, who are nationally and internationally recognized artists, the opportunity to share their talent and creativity with the Georgia Southern population, the Statesboro community and the surrounding areas.

Join Us for Wednesday Faculty Artist Talks (5-7pm)

August 27: Ed Rushton & Jeff Beekman

September 3: Melissa Lovingood & Kathy Hubbard

September 10: Pat Walker & Jane Pleak

September 17: Marc Moulton & Jessica Marshall

Reception
Center for Art & Theatre
Friday, August 22, 2008
7 - 9 PM

STATESBORO, GA, August 13 – Through Our Eyes, an exhibition of photographs on view at the Center for Art & Theatre, August 21 – September 11 illustrates the recent journey made to China and Vietnam by members of the student photography group, Photo-Synthesis, at Georgia Southern.

The Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art’s mission to support transcultural opportunities for students and faculty through cultural exchanges made this summer study abroad program possible, during which two faculty and nine students completed creative research while exploring China and Vietnam. Through Our Eyes depicts the culmination of varying experiences, with imagery ranging in topic and purpose, depending upon each individual student’s perception of the exotic and unfamiliar world they observed over their 3 week trip.

The exhibition of photographs serve as a reminder to the artists of where they have been, what they experienced, and lessons they learned while worlds away from Georgia Southern. This exhibition is an offering of private insight to its public viewers. “We placed ourselves into a foreign culture and used the new world around us to look deep within ourselves to create art about the life-changing experience. New worlds and ways of thinking were discovered during our adventure,” said Jessica Loper, photography minor and member of Photo-Synthesis. Describing the exhibition, Loper said, “We all came from different backgrounds with different purposes, but we took this journey together, as one. This exhibit is the conclusion of one adventure, yet the experience has opened doors to countless others.”

The exhibit will opens on Monday, August 18 and will run through September 11 the Center for Art & Theatre.

Photo-Synthesis is a student organization that offers fellowship for students through the celebration of photography and artistic expression. “Our organization is a place where students can learn, explore the world of art, and meet others with the same interest in photography,” said Loper.

Travel to Sweetheart Circle then make a right onto Forest Drive.
You may turn into available parking lots before or after you arrive at Hendricks Hall.
You may enter the building from either the East Entrance or West Entrance.

For assistance please contact the Betty Foy Sanders Department of Art (912) 871-1712

CENTER FOR ART & THEATRE
233 Pittman Drive
Statesboro, GA 30460

ARTS BUILDING
224 Pittman Drive
Statesboro, GA 30460