Muhlenberg college

ALLENTOWN, Pa. – (January 6, 2012) – The Martin Art Gallery proudly presents Faculty at Work a showcase of the diverse technical skills, creativity and talent of eleven artists who comprise the department of studio art at Muhlenberg College. This comprehensive exhibition includes both full-time professors as well as part-time adjunct lecturers.  Intentional effort was made to juxtapose these artists’ exploration and use of traditional media and subject—graphite drawing, figurative and abstract painting, and black-and-white photography—against contemporary applications of print-making, digital photography, sound art, and object-oriented installation.  The resulting eclectic mix emphasizes and celebrates the energy and pluralism of contemporary art practice.

The participating artists are: Raymond Barnes, Professor of Art/painting, Greta Brubaker, Adjunct Lecturer of Art/photography, Joseph E.B. Elliott, Professor of Art/photography, Amze Emmons, Associate Professor of Art/printmaking, Leslie J. Fletcher, Adjunct Lecturer of Art/drawing, Leslie Friedman, Adjunct Lecturer of Art/printmaking, David Haas, Adjunct Lecturer of Art/photography, Carol Heft, Adjunct Lecturer of Art/drawing, Karen Seapker, Adjunct Lecturer of Art/drawing, Scott Sherk, Professor of Art/sculpture, and Kevin Tuttle, Lecturer of Art/drawing and sculpture.

A reception for the artists will be held Wednesday, January 25, 4:30 – 6 p.m. in The Gallery.  Martin Art Gallery events and programs are free and open to the public. Gallery hours are Tuesdays through Saturdays, noon – 8:00 p.m.; other hours by appointment.  Closed during semester breaks and holidays.

Contact:  Kathryn Burke,
Martin Art Gallery
Baker Center for the Arts
Muhlenberg College
484.664.3467
kburke@muhlenberg.edu