Since we're all but done with the blog...

I thought I would close out with what I told the people in The Grand Finale.

As time goes by, I hope you all will remember me with a smile. :)

Merci Beaucoup to all of you!

PRESSURE!

OK, that felt good.

Where are we?

BA 1, about a week before we begin installation. How is the prep going? Have announcements been picked up? Please drop a few in my mail box for campus distribution. Are reception plans getting worked out?

BA2, how are things going with you guys?

Hope the creative work is going well and that installation plans are working out, especially for Wil and Randilyn, who have more complicated installation requirements. We do have some extra funds in our budget, so let me know if there are any special requirements (other than food) that I can help with.

Welcome back!

Hope everyone had a good holiday break. Just wanted to touch base to see how things were going, especially for those of you who are opening in less than a month. How close are we for getting announcements to the printer? Probably by the end of next week at the latest.

Also, be sure to come to Emily's opening on Wednesday. The exhibit is stunning!

Get back with me and let me know the status of each group and who is cooking on what.

Test email sent to BA2

Brian, do you want to be copied on things?

BA 1&2 Exhibitions

Here's the low-down and the "official" dates:

BA1

Jerrye Huber, Shawn McPheron, Randilyn Woertz, Fran Dietl, Miranda Becht

Install, February 3, 4, 5

Exhibition dates: February 6 - February 15, opening reception February 7, 5:00 - 7:00

Dismantle, February 16, 17

BA 2

Wil Goolsby, Katie Smith, Zhalda Penn, Connie Goodwin, Jonathon Stephens, Dilu Nicholas

Install, February 18, 19, 20

Exhibiton dates: February 21 - March 2, opening reception February 21, 5:00 - 7:00

Dismantle, March 3, 4

Announcements for each exhibit will be covered by the gallery budget. Each group designs their own. Please follow past gallery announcements as template as there are IU branding regulations that must be followed. I would suggest that BA 1 go to the printer by mid-January, BA2 during the first week of February. You are each responsible for you own personal mailing, the gallery will cover the cost of the gallery mailing list (approximately 350). I would suggest a Facebook event page and we can all send to our friends lists. If you want to do posters, please discuss with Marilyn and/or Michael for permission to print in the MAC lab. Each group should designate a designer or design group to begin the design/discussion process soon

Each exhibit will have approximately $75.00 for opening budget, but that will most likely be taken up by contracted refreshments from the food services (such as a $70.00 pitcher of tea). You all will supplement with food you make, buy, or have made for you.

Everyone in each group is expected to show up to prepare the gallery for your installations, and for the dismantling of each exhibit. Each group and I will meet a few weeks prior to the installation to work our floor/wall plans.

PLEASE, work out the details of preparing your work prior to installation. This is a professional exhibition and your work should reflect that professionalism.

I have invited Miranda to become part of this blog, and Dilu has been following for a while now, so you can check here for details until your set up your own method/arena for staying in touch with the members of your group. This is very much another collaborative effort, please be supportive of your team.

Final Detail

Who would believe that the image from yesterday is the same space as Gallery Eclectica. The exhibit had a very successful run of four days plus the opening night. Preston's Newsletter estimated that there were 500 in attendance that night. The Tribune ran an article about the exhibit and quoted Shawn and Wil, who represented the group very well in their comments. The guest book had many glowing comments such as, "Fabulous", "Wonderful", "Terrific Show", "So much talent, be proud", "Great show, everything looks amazing". And, yes, you should all be proud.

Be sure to mark your calendars for the BFA Seminar opening on Saturday night, December 3, at 501 Pearl Street. The reception is from 6:00 - 9:00. It's that one night only, so if you don't show that night you'll miss it.

PowerPoint presentations will finish up our semester, beginning on Thursday December 1 and continuing on the 6th and possibly the 8th. No longer than 10 minutes please. You can volunteer for the order of presentation tomorrow during class. I will also distribute the Peer Assessment forms for the collaborative Project: ECLECTICA.

What does the future hold? There will be two BA Graduating Senior Exhibitions. The first is February 6 - February 16, with an opening reception on Monday, February 6, 5:00 - 7:00. The Second will be February 21 - March 2, with an opening reception on Monday, February 21, 5:00 - 7:00. Since Daniel was recently accepted into the BFA program in Ceramics, he'll not be participating. However, don't forget that Dilu will be with the group. So think about how to divide the group into two exhibits of five. Dilu, can you give us an idea of what you will be exhibiting?

See you tomorrow.