Only a short time left for MacART!

"Shadow Play" K. Smith (First Place, student division)

If you haven't already seen this year's MacArt Exhibit, there is still time. The show runs until May 10th. But hurry, there is some great work you won't want to miss.

The show is in two locations, the MacArthur Campus Library and the SR Atrium.

Also, coming soon: Denise Moody-Tackley, winner of the Palm Beach Cultural Consortium Award.
May 15 - August 11, 2007. Stayed tuned for a sneak peak of some of her work.

Current Exhibition

MacArt 2007

March 15 - May 10, 2007

The second annual all campus Faculty, Staff, and Student MacArthur Campus Art Show is now on view from March 15 - May 10, 2007 in the John D. MacArthur Campus Library and the Atrium Gallery located in the SR building lobby.

The show this year features a wide variety of medium ranging from oak reed baskets, photography, watercolor, etc to digital illustrations. The show is in two locations to help create interaction on campus.

(Above featured work: "Round Basket" by Terry Gearing; "Lionfish" by Rex Baumberger, and "I'm Lovin' It (Detail) by Diane Arrieta)

Call for hours. Exhibition is open during regular library hours seven days a week. Contact information is 561-799-8530.

Sneak Peak

"Tollen's Mirror" by Veljko Dragojlovic

Now is your chance to get a sneak peak at the upcoming show MacArt. This show is the second annual all campus faculty, staff, and student art show at the MacArthur Campus in Jupiter.

The show runs from March 15 - May 10, 2007. It will have work hanging in two locations on campus: The MacArthur Campus Library and The Atrium Gallery located in the SR building lobby. This year's show will feature over 20 - 30 works. There will be prizes awarded for best in show and best in each division. Local art professionals will be judging. One of the judges is Nazare Feliciano, Art Professor at Palm Beach Community College, Eissey Campus.

This year's show has a wide variety of mediums from photography, drawing, and digital illustrations to handmade folk baskets. Mark your calendars. The exhibit is open and free to the public. There will be an opening reception on March 20, 2007 in the atrium gallery starting at 5:00 pm.

Call to Artists Extended

The Call to Artists for the MacArt student , faculty, and staff show has been extended until Feb. 9, 2007.

Everyone at the university should try to enter work. This is a great way to get to know other students and faculty and learn more about everyone outside of their daily acitivites here at the university.

Entrants do not have to be an "artist" to enter. Enter any photos, drawings, etc. you have done. If you need help filling out the forms stop by the library or the Burrow.

Thanks and we are looking forward to a great show. The second annual MacArt show will be on display March 15 - May 10, 2007.

A Closer look at the current exhibit

The Mola


The current exhibit at the John D. MacArthur Campus library features the mola collection of Anne Wenzel. These mola originate in the San Blas Islands, Panama.

The mola are made using a sewing technique called applique. They are all hand sewn by the women of the Kuna Indians. This process consists of stacking three to five layers of different colors of cloth. The outlines of the motif are cut to show the color beneath. These cutting are then finely hemmed. The very last layer is the only layer not cut. It supports the hems of the previous layers. The process for one mola can take two to five weeks, sometimes longer.

Today, as tourism to the island increases, the demand for "tourist" molas also increases. These consist of two layers and usually take only a few days. The traditional subject of the mola is geometric design or nature inspired designs. The subject matter of the mola is changing as a result of acculturation.

If you haven't stopped by the library gallery to view this exhibit, please make the time. Handcrafted items of this quality are rare. Any questions please call 561.799.8530.

Call for Submissions

Call to Artists:

MacArt Show

March 12 - May 4, 2007

The Art Review Committee invites FAU students, faculty, staff and LLS members from the MacArthur Campus to submit original artwork to the 2nd Annual MacArt Show.

There are no restrictions to theme or type of work. All work will be considered. There is also no limit to the number of works submitted, but the committee will choose works according to size and space limitations.

The selected works will be shown in the Library gallery and the SR Atrium space. There will be an opening with light refreshments.

Application forms are available in the MacArthur Campus Library or the Burrow in the SR building. Submissions are due by 5:00 pm on February 2, 2007.

For more information you may contact Diane Arrieta at 561.799.8530 or Heather Bishara at 561.799.8696.

(featured art: Red Faces by Echo Kief)

Current Exhibitions:

Ann Wenzel Tapestry Collection
January 02 - March 04, 2007









This collection of Mola (textile panels produced by the Kuna Indians)
comes from Panamanian resident Ann Wenzel. Ms. Wenzel has been collecting for over 30 years and has over 300 Mola.

The MacArthur Campus Library is showcasing a small part of this great collection.
Exhibition is open regular library hours.

Call for more information. 561.799.8530
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