UH-Clear Lake plans nine art exhibits in 2009

Area art enthusiasts will have the opportunity to experience a wide array of works in the nine exhibits planned for University of Houston-Clear Lake in 2009. From the works of local art professors to international artists, the university’s exhibits offer work in a variety of media.

“My exhibitions are regional, national and international exhibitions to provide the academic university and the community views of the creative work from artists around the world,” explained Sandria Hu, UH-Clear Lake professor of art and exhibition director for the university. “My schedule of exhibitions for 2009 will include artists from Houston, Dallas, Austin and Prague, Czech Republic.”   
 
Displays for the UH-Clear Lake Art Exhibition area in 2009 include the following:
* Jan. 1—March 31: Vladimír Suchánek
* April 6—June 30: Bedrich Kocman
* July 6—Sept. 4: Margaret Smither Crump
* Sept. 10—Dec. 15: Juergen Strunck

“My intent is to use the Art Gallery for the purpose of showcasing artists who have a relationship to the university,” said Nick de Vries, professor of fine arts and UH-Clear Lake Gallery director. “The 2009 season is special in that it will showcase the work of art professors from the Houston Community College System. During the 2007 season, we featured art faculty of the Bay Area community colleges.

“In 2009, we also will feature the work of UH-Clear Lake graduating seniors.”

Displays scheduled for the UH-Clear Lake Art Gallery include:
* Jan. 26–March 26: Houston Community College Central Faculty Art Exhibition
* April 13–June 11: UH-Clear Lake Senior Art Exhibition
* June 29 – Aug. 20: UH-Clear Lake Graduate Student Art Exhibition
* Sept. 8 – Oct. 29: Houston Community College Southwest Faculty Art Exhibition
* Nov. 16 – Jan. 7, 2010: Houston Community College Northwest & Southeast Faculty Art Exhibition

The UH-Clear Lake Art Gallery is located in Atrium I, first floor of the Bayou Building and the Art Exhibition area is located just outside of the university library on the second floor of the Bayou Building. Admission is free for all exhibits.

For more information, call 281-283-3446.