By Carl Schafer—
MUNCIE IN – Gordy Fine Art & Framing exhibition party for Legacies: Pat Nelson and the Ball State Metals + Jewelry Program, Thursday April 6, from 5 – 8 pm.
Gordy is proud to highlight the history and legacy of the Metals + Jewelry Program in the School of Art at Ball State in a new exhibit on Thursday April 6, 5 – 8 pm. For nearly four decades, Distinguished Professor Pat Nelson led the program and mentored numerous students who are now forging their own careers as artists and educators. The exhibition features work by Pat Nelson, and Associate Professor of Art, Jessica Calderwood, who now leads the program, along with more than a dozen alumni who have successful careers in the arts. Many of he exhibitors will be on hand during the evening to engage with viewers and answer questions. Light refreshments will be served, and the public is invited to attend.
At 6:15 Pat Nelson will speak about her work and the decades long influence of the program.
The Ball State Metals Program was founded in 1961 by Ned Griner. He brought Pat Nelson in 1979 to continue its growth. Since then, she has been a major contributor to the arts community of Muncie, Ball State, and the larger art field through her art practice, teaching and professional service. She has a long legacy of students who have successful careers as artists and educators. This exhibition celebrates her as an artist and educator who was instrumental in building the Ball State Metals + Jewelry program that launches careers and attracts nationally important faculty and continues to thrive. Exhibiting alumni include Aimee Clinger, Amanda Bergman, Dana Fear, Emily Pellini, Guadalupe Navarro, Jakob Rosenberger, Lydia Fast, Natalie Lowe, Rebecca Zink, Stacey Webber, Taylor Fentz, Tessa Rickard-Carpenter, Paula Rice, and Andrea Jackson.
The exhibit will be on view with works for sale in the gallery and at gordyframing.com through April 29, 2023.
Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company promotes talented artists, provides appraisals, restores antique frames, and offers expert design and craftsmanship for framing and displaying treasured family possessions and works of art. Business hours: Monday through Friday, 9 am – 5:30 pm, Saturday, 10 am – 3 pm. Gordy Fine Art and Framing Company is located at 224 East Main Street, next door to Muncie Civic Theatre. For more information, visit www.gordyframing.com or call 765-284-8422
