Exhibition Schedule 2009–2010

August 24–September 18, 2009 Πετρα: Stone: Litho

The beauty of lithography (stone writing) lies in the texture of the stone, its adapability to accept different graphic processes and its ability to produce multiples. Discovered by Alyos Senefelder, born in Prague in 1771, he found the chemical method of treating limestone to enable the greasy crayon to accept printing ink. This exhibition will explore both mono and polychromatic print images from historical to modern and representational to abstract.

Curator’s talk and reception: Thurs. August 27. 5:30

Sept. 28–Oct. 30, 2009 Resonance-Music/Visual

This exhibition, as part of the University’s Book in Common, “The Soloist” uses the energy of music in a visual form. Dynamic artistic markmaking can be reflected in broad and sweeping musical tonal ranges. Balanchine, a noted 20th century choreographer, often told his dancers to “hear the dance; see the music.” Dr. Russell Burnham, CSU, Chico professor of music is the guest curator in this blend of aural and visual in looking for musical structure relating to the visual picture plane. He will also be looking at the transition of organic to abstract.

Curator’s talk and reception: Thurs. Oct 1, 5:30

November 2009 Conversation: Turner at Meriam, Lobby exhibition of Janet Turner works promoting Farm/City celebration, M-F 11 am-4PM

Subject: Turner at Meriam, Lobby exhibition of Janet Turner works promoting Farm/City celebration, M-F 11 am-4PM

The Turner Collection has moved to Meriam Library and its current lobby exhibition is "Back to the Farm: Prints, Drawings and Paintings by Janet Turner (1914-1988).

Her education included five years of studying art at the Kansas City Art Institute under the noted American Regionalist artist Thomas Hart Benton. She also worked with John DeMartelly learning illustration and lithography.

The works presented here cross over into her appointment as an Assistant Professor of Art at Stephen F. Austin State College in Nacogdoches, Texas. During this time began her serious study of printmaking as an art medium. She is recognized as one of the serious women printmakers in Texas as well as women who began teaching printmaking in the 1940¹s in academic settings.

Dr. Janet Turner came to what was then called Chico State College in 1959 as a Professor of Art Education. She went on to establish printmaking here and her efforts were expanded by other faculty such as the late Paul Feldhaus and Marion Epting. Eileen Macdonald currently teaches printmaking.

We are indebted to the late Vernon and Marie Fish, local farmers and entrepreneurs for our extensive collection of Janet Turner¹s personal artistic work. For more information call 898-4476.

Nov. 9–Dec. 11, 2009 Point of View: Reading Space

Artist point the viewer’s vision in the picture plane, whether it be flat or deep perspective. This artistic manipulation leads the viewer through the artistic vision of their routes, dimension, time and structure. This exhibition, curated by CSU, Chico professor of art Sheri Simons, pulls from the Turner Collection a variety of points of views, eclectic selection of artists, international perspective and is not confined to one century! Look for the potential of the inclusion of three dimensional art as well.

Curator’s talk and Reception: Thurs. Nov. 12, 5:30

Jan. 26–Feb. 19, 2010 8th National Janet Turner Print Competition Exhibition

This exhibition is a overview of the creativity of printmakers from all over the United States. Chosen by juror Ruth Weisberg, a noted painter and printmaker as well as Dean of FineArts at University of Southern California this exhibition is sure to bring to CSU, Chico new and exciting prints from both established and emerging artists. As an artist this juror has an international reputation, numerous group and solo exhibitions and a stellar academic and professional career. This exhibition will be in two locations; The Turner at Meriam and the University Art Gallery in Taylor Hall. Ruth Weisberg will give a public lecture as well as make awards announcements Dates and times: TBA

Mar. 10–April 16, 2010 Between the Covers: Artists Books, Portfolios

Not all prints hang on the wall. This exhibition will feature loose prints in portfolios, artists books from both the Turner Collection and Meriam Special Collections and wall works that include text as image as well as prints designed as book illustrations. Also included will be some books produced by CSU, Chico art and design students.

Curator’s talk and reception: Thurs. Mar. 11, 5:30 -tentative

April 26–May 14, 2010 15th Student Printmakers’ Exhibition and 7th Ink/Clay

This annual exhibition is an overview of the issues and artistic concerns of the current student artists. Any student printmaker in the previous academic year is eligible to enter work to be review by an art professional outside the CSU, Chico campus. Selected entries are displayed and the juror selects three outstanding prints to be included in the Turner Student print collection. The Turner Museum, with its collections and programming is nuturing this next generation of print artists. This is the community’s opportunity to see the results.

Reception and awards announcements with the 55th Juried Student exhibition at the University Art Gallery in Taylor Hall; Receptions in both locations: Friday May 14, 6–8 PM -tentative

Ayres Hall

The Turner Collection will also be on view in the first floor hall cases. Two art history students, Rebecca Triego and Casey Cawson will work with curator Catherine Sullivan and other Turner Museum interns with an ongoing program of exhibitions that will link to the CSU, Chico Humanities Center theme of Memories, Notaglia, Ruins.

These exhibitions will be announced separately and will be on display for approximately three weeks.

Dates & locations subject to change. Call The Turner office at 530-898-4476 for confirmation and viewing outside normal hours of Monday-Friday, 11:00am to 4:00PM.

Janet Turner Print Museum

California State University, Chico,
Chico CA 95929-0820
530-898-4476
csullivan@exchange.csuchico.edu