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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS: UPJ Diversity of Vision Art Show 2005

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PHOTO HIGHLIGHTS: UPJ Diversity of Vision Art Show 2005

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Charged with Identifying the Best Practices in Diversity Initiatives, a subgroup of the Diversity Working Group held student focus groups to elicit ideas for diversity activity ideas and suggestions.  The feedback included creating diversity programming which is both interactive and informal.  Upon this suggestion, the subgroup created “The Diversity of Vision Art Show”.  I am pleased to share these photo highlights of the event.
 		The Blackington Hall Lobby during the Art Show 

 Several members of the Planning Committee The following individuals were on the Planning Committee:
  • Students: Peggy Barta, Maria Bodenschatz, Lindsay Camino, Carissa Cyran, Faith Hoenstine, Angela Mazur, and Julia Pietsch
  • Staff: Josette Dau and Judy Freedman
  • Faculty: Dr. Valerie Grash, Dr. Mark Previte, and Dr. Dereece Smither

The primary purpose of the Art Show was to provide an avenue through which UPJ students, staff and faculty could display works of art on paper medium.  
 		A view of the Art Show from the 2nd floor balcony 

Art Show judges counting the ballots  Held on November 10, 2005, the Art Show included 55 art pieces from 29 artists.  A jury of seven volunteers judged works throughout the day and prizes were awarded for first, second, and third place, three Honorable Mention honors and one Peoples’ Choice Award.  Over 250 people participated in selecting the People’s Choice award and even more people attended the event.  The response to the art show has been overwhelmingly positive.

 
 List of Prize Winners
 

 People's Choice Award

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First Place

"Driven with Pride"

Katelyn Carroll

 

 Second Place

"Childhood Portrait"

Deborah Bering

 

 Third Place

"A Self Portrait of Semester at Sea"

Kristen Howland

 

 Honorable Mention

"Barnyard Strut"

Paul Whinnie

 

 Honorable Mention

"Vltava River"

Steven Scott

 

 Honorable Mention

"Untitled 2003"

Steven Kotecki

  



With donations from the following generous sponsors, this event was made possible:

  • JoAnn Fabrics
  • Johnstown Symphony Orchestra
  • Red Lobster
  • Sheetz
  • WalMart
  • Westwood Plaza Theatre
  • UPJ Student Senate
  • UPJ Programming Board

 Honorable Mention AwardPresident Etheridge with winning artistsVisitors at the Art Show
 Third Place Winner - Kristen HowlandHonorable Mention - Steven KoteckiSecond Place Winner - Deborah Bering


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Posted by Etheridge, Al on 11/15/2005 8:45:00 AM
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