Department of Visual Arts - UNG

Join us on October 4th for the BFA Design Info Meeting! In-person or through Zoom using the link provided.
https://ung.zoom.us/j/83245853790?pwd=7gr0dYTSzmEbqIbcNJyxcZGPaZGpPt.1

✨Join us at Room 2205 for some fun snd wheel throwing ✨all levels welcome 👏👏👏

This week in the John Amoss: From Beyond The Glade- Colby Green. Come see this amazing show and join us for the reception @ 5:30 on Wednesday!

This week in the John Amoss: Thursdays @ 6. Check out what our students in the have been up to!

Many thanks to our alumni for speaking to our current students! And a great turn out at the reception of and

Be sure to follow us for more upcoming shows

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Join UNG DoVA alumni on September 5th at Roy C. Moore Art Gallery Lobby in sharing their experiences of launching a career in the arts after college. This discussion is aimed to make art students inspired and excited for their future art career. We hope to see you there!

Also, be sure to stay after the panel to celebrate the exhibition “How I See Her - Aida Alarcón, Juleah Everglade, and Isabella Martino” in the lobby from 5pm-6pm.

This week in the John Amoss gallery: the cross campus ceramics symposium, featuring works from each campus. Check out the amazing work being made in ceramics and Join us Friday @ noon for the reception! We look forward to seeing you there.

Welcome Back Students! Check out some of the work of our talented faculty and staff in the new gallery spaces around the building.

Open to all current Visual Arts BFA students in Dahlonega and Gainesville. We invite you to submit your work to the first juried BFA student exhibition. The show will be on view in the Roy C. Moore Art Gallery on the Gainesville campus from September 30 to October 25.

Submissions - any medium, limit to 3 works submitted through UNG connect.

Submit here - https://connect.ung.edu/ungartgallery/survey?survey_uid=ed2473b8-4853-11ef-844d-0e7583fd5dab

Deadline - Friday, September 6 at 11:59 PM EST.

Juror: Beth Sale, former curator of the Lyndon House Art Center in Athens, GA.

Questions - [email protected]

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UNG students, this is for YOU! Submit up to two artworks in any media to Roots - UNG 2024 Hispanic Heritage Month Art Exhibition. This is the fourth exhibition of its kind at our university. In 2024, the juried event invites all UNG students regardless of ethnicity to reflect upon our heritage as part of our family’s countries of origin. Artworks interpreting this broad theme are welcome. There are six unranked awards to be selected by an external juror. This year, our juror is Carlos Solís, Atlanta-based artist of Venezuelan origin.

Please review the Call for Entries - https://cglink.me/2du/s82488

Alongside the juried show, we will have a guest artists’ exhibition featuring established artists from the North Georgia/Metro Atlanta area.

Due date for electronic artworks submission - September 3rd.
Due date for delivery of physical artworks - September 19th.
Exhibition on view - October 1st - November 19th, Library and Technology Center, UNG Dahlonega
Reception and Awards Ceremony - October 8th, 4-6 pm, Library Lobby
Guest Artists’ Panel - November 19th, 4-6 pm, Room 382, Library

This exhibition is sponsored and funded by the Department of Visual Arts, the Office of Multicultural Student Affairs, and a LEAP into Action Grant.

Looking for an internship? The Visual Arts department is looking for an intern(s) for Fall 2024 to help manage the social media accounts and promote the visual arts department! Unpaid internship - credit offered!

Responsibilities include ✨
➡️ Assist the faculty & art clubs in promotions
➡️ Promote art gallery exhibitions & departmental updates
➡️ Manage our social media posts thru our social media marketing platforms

Skills ✨
👉 Working knowledge on design software, specifically Adobe InDesign (Adobe Illustrator, Photoshop, and/or both is a plus)
👉 Working knowledge of social media platforms and photography, but not required

Requirements✨
✅ Pursuing an art degree at UNG
✅Basic knowledge of Microsoft apps (Outlook, Teams, OneDrive, Forms, Word,
Excel, and/or PowerPoint)
✅ Desire to explore social media content creation within brands
✅ Good communication, writing, &
editing skills
✅ Willing to learn new software & enhance their organization skills
✅Willing to develop organizational skills
& work within a deadline
✅ Contact the supervisor once a week to discuss tasks (face-to-face or virtual)

HOW TO APPLY✨
☝️include design+photography coursework on Digication
✌️E-mail [email protected]

We are Hiring Federal work study students for UNG department of visual arts! We have 3 available positions at the Gainesville campus student gallery assistant, Student Gallery Assistant( 2D, Painting & Drawing), and Student Gallery Assistant (Graphic Design). To learn more about these positions and what responsibilities they entail please visit the UNG Human Resources website https://ung.edu/human-resources/ employment-opportunities/index.php click on external applicants and search the job number! If you have any further questions about applying please contact the Visual Arts Department Head Jennifer Graff via email at [email protected].

Student gallery assistant✨

* The Student Gallery Assistant is responsible for helping students with installation and deinstallation of exhibitions and helping with minor patching and painting of the walls and pedestals.
* The assistant would also help the students to advertise their exhibitions by hanging posters and assist with any other student gallery related tasks.

Student Assistant ( 2D, Painting & Drawing) ✨

*The Studio Assistant will contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and functioning working space in the Painting, Drawing, and 2D Studios.

Student Gallery Assistant (Graphic Design) ✨

* The candidate will work in the design labs) and other art studios on the Gainesville Campus.
* Contribute to maintaining a clean, safe, and functioning computer lab.

For application consideration we ask applicants to meet these following requirements ✨

Must be enrolled at UNG in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker

We are Hiring Federal work study students for UNG department of visual arts! We have 2 available positions at the Dahlonega campus Ceramics Studio Student Assistant, and Visual Arts Student Assistant. To learn more about these positions and what responsibilities they entail please visit the UNG Human Resources website https://ung.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/index.php click on external applicants and search the job number! If you have any further questions about applying please contact the Visual Arts Department Head Jennifer Graff via email at [email protected].

Ceramics Studio Student Assistant ✨

-Student assists professor in multiple duties associated with maintaining the ceramics lab such as loading kilns, grinding and kiln washing shelves, pugging clay, mixing glazes, assisting in inventory, studio upkeep, Cleaning, ect.
-Monitor the studio outside classes and assist students as needed.
-Student enforces safety and security in the lab and assists students as needed.

Visual Arts Student Assistant✨

-Assist with clerical duties (pick up mail, answer office phone, put up and take down posters) as needed by Visual Arts faculty and staff.
-Assist with art exhibition activities as needed by Visual Arts faculty and staff.

For application consideration we ask applicants to meet these following requirements:

Must be enrolled at UNG in a minimum of six (6) credit hours to qualify as a student worker

We are Hiring Faculty positions for UNG Department Of Visual Arts! We have 3 available Faculty positions Graphic design lecturer, limited-Term Faculty, and Part-Time Faculty. To learn more about these positions and what responsibilities they entail please visit the UNG website https://ung.edu/human-resources/employment-opportunities/index.php and search the job number! If you have any further questions about applying please contact the Visual Arts Department Head Jennifer Graff via email at 📩[email protected].

Graphic design lecturer: ✨
A full-time position of Lecturer in Graphic Design in Dahlonega to begin fall 2024. Job responsibilities may include online courses

Limited-Term Faculty ✨
Job responsibilities include Art History & Art
Appreciation Courses and may be on multiple campuses and/or online as needed

Part-Time Faculty ✨
a part-time position of Instructor in the department of Visual Arts. Job responsibilities may involve courses on multiple campuses teaching foundation courses and other lower-level classes as needed.

For application consideration we ask applicants to meet these following requirements

•M.F.A in Art is Required
•Preferably candidates with demonstrated teaching college-level courses
• Preferably credentials in art and drawing
• Preferably those who have experience in teaching on-line courses

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Calling all local artists!!! FCS wants to display your art in our lobby! In the past, you may remember when we had a rotating display of paintings, photographs, sculptures, and more. Hundreds of clients enter our building each week, and we would love to showcase the talents of our amazing local artists. Please contact us for more information if you are interested! Pieces will be displayed for 1-2 months at at time.

Love all things textile design? Consider joining TAG The Textile Art Group. The Textile Artist Group (TAG) is one of many clubs hosted at the Dahlonega campus. Students will have the opportunity to express themselves through textile art and learn many different textile art techniques as well as visits to local galleries, studios, and other creative spaces. For more information and updates follow .tag on instagram!

Consider joining TimeFrame UNG Art History club! Timeframe is one of many clubs hosted at Dahlonega Campus. TimeFrame activities emphasize professional development and networking. They include presentations of special interest art history topics, debates on contemporary art world topics, opportunities for focused undergraduate research in art history, art criticism, art education, and curatorial studies. For more information and updates follow timeframe on instagram or visit their website https://timeframe-ung-arthistoryclub.myportfolio.com/home

Are you a BFA student who’s pursuing graphic design? Consider joining the exclusive Graphic design society club at UNG! The graphic design society club is one of many clubs hosted at the Gainesville campus. The Graphic Design club is a diverse community of design thinkers and creatives. Their goal is to educate and provide resources to current students and encourage them to take steps in starting their graphic design careers! BFA design students will get a chance to learn about design trends, gain information about internships and possible design career opportunities, and engage in design conversation! To get involved follow for more information and updates!

Get involved and consider joining the artclub! The Art club is one of many clubs based at the Gainesville campus. They give students an opportunity to share in their appreciation for the arts among others on campus and in the surrounding community! Members will be encouraged to learn more about visual arts through on campus projects, visits to local galleries and discussions! To get involved follow the art club on instagram for more information and updates

Get involved and join The Art Guild! The Art Guild is one of many art clubs hosted at the Dahlonega Campus. Their goal is to create an art focused community and plan art filled events! Each semester they host galleries for all students to submit works and seek volunteer opportunities to help others. To get involved follow the Art Guild on instagram or contact [email protected] via email for more information and updates!

The choices have been made for the As the World Turns 2024 juried alum show. The show is going to be amazing. If you submitted artwork, please check your email (and your spam filter) for notifications. Hope to see all of you at the reception September 11, 5:30 - 6:30 at the Bob Owens Art Gallery.

Make a difference and consider donating to UNG DOVA! Your support can really make an impact for students and education here. For more information visit our website or reach out to the department of visual arts! If you’re a student check out scholarship opportunities and how to apply at our website 🔗
https://ung.edu/visual-arts/resources/scholarships-and-awards.php

just wants to let you know that we miss you a lot! We can’t wait to hangout with new and returning students in our art studios this upcoming fall!! We wish you were here in some of our favorite studios around campus! For the meantime we hope everyone enjoys a great and safe summer! See you soon!!

Calling all UNG DoVA alums! Deadline to submit artwork to this year's Juried Alum exhibition is June 18th. Inspired by the drama and enduring narratives of the classic soap opera "As the World Turns," this exhibition seeks to showcase art that embraces kitsch, melodrama, and an intense theatricality reflective of the show’s style. Additionally, the theme explores the broader human condition and our relentless advance through daily life amidst global chaos—war, pandemics, politics, and beyond.. No entry fee required. For more information: https://cglink.me/2du/s82393

The Department of Visual Arts - UNG would like to congratulate and recognize our students on their contribution to our community. Ung visual art Students worked together to paint a 'Discover Dahlonega mural on panels that will be displayed in Downtown Dahlonega Georgia. Students also worked in Gainesville on mural Projects at a behavior health crisis center called Avita.The Avita project included a mural that is displayed in the meal room and also a mural right by the door where patients exit the facility after receiving services. Read article below!

🔗link - https://ung.edu/news/articles/2024/05/students-paint-murals-in-community.php

The Department of Visual Arts - UNG would like to congratulate and recognize one of our recent graduates Katelyn Fry for her scholarship award for her design of a challenge coin. Katelyn’s design will be featured on coins given out by the public safety academy in Dahlonega! Head over to the link in our bio to read the full featured article via Ung news! 🔗
https://ung.edu/news/articles/2024/05/challenge-coin-design-opens-door-for-student.php

Congratulations Class of 2024🎓 ! We are so proud of your accomplishments during your time at UNG and can’t wait to see what else you will accomplish.

Calling all UNG DoVA alums! The entry form for the 2024 Juried Alum show is open. Deadline to apply is June 18th. No entry fee required. For more information: https://cglink.me/2du/s82393

Good luck with finals this week!! You got this!! 📚📖🎨

A few more pictures from our Gainesville Art Sale