Visual Trips: The Psychedelic Poster Movement in San Francisco is feature in the University of Denver Magazine. Read about the background the show and enjoy an interview with exhibition curator, Dr. Scott Montgomery, before you join us at the opening reception tonight! Find the article here. Get opening reception information here. Click here for exhibition information.
The installation for Visual Trips has finally been launched. Gallery staff and DU students began the project of inventorying and cataloguing more than 800 pieces on loan to the university in December 2013. Dr. Scott Montgomery, the exhibition’s curator, has worked with Director of the Vicki Myhren Gallery, Dan Jacobs, to select over 200 posters and original production material (original drawings, photographs, mechanical drawings and acetate sheets) to create an exhibition supporting his recent research which illustrates how artists defined the visual component of the psychedelic scene as it unfolded. From there, Collections Manager, Sabena Kull began the process of coordinating framing, matting and...
Come take a visual trip with us! Visual Trips: The Psychedelic Poster Movement in San Francisco opens its doors next Thursday, October 2, with an opening reception from 5 to 8 P.M. Please join the staff of the Vicki Myhren Gallery to kick off the final exhibition celebrating the Sesquicentennial of the University of Denver in style. Psychedelic music will be provided by Bill Pohl and colorful drinks and light refreshments will be served. This event is free and open to everyone. Over 200 original drawings, photographs, mechanical drawings, acetate sheets and posters will be feature in a rich visual array chronicling the artistic technique behind...
It takes a lot of collaboration to put on an exhibition. Sometimes we do our own framing, but for the new Warhol prints, the gallery enlisted the help of Joan from Dry Creek Gold Leaf. These are large pieces, and we wanted to have permanent framing systems for them, so we turned to the experts. Two weeks ago, Joan and her colleagues spent the day out at Hampden Art Study Center (HASC) to mat and frame all of the new pieces in preparation for installation. HASC is accessible to students, faculty and researchers by appointment. Please contact us at galleryinfo@du.edu if...
BFA Senior, Mikaela Fortune, was recently featured on Printeresting for her work displayed in Composite: 2014 BFA Exhibition in the Myhren Gallery at the University of Denver. It is a testament to her sophistication as an artist to be recognized on a national platform. Associate Professor, Catherine Chauvin, has worked with Mikaela since her freshman year at DU. When asked about her experiences with Mikaela, she commented: “In her first Foundation Drawing class at DU, I remember trying to keep this bright student challenged but found myself walking by her easel with little to say except ‘Great work,’ ‘Keep going,’ because her drawing...
We are excited to be opening the annual BFA Exhibition TONIGHT, May 15 from 5 to 7 pm at the Myhren Gallery. Please stop by to support our graduating BFAs and enjoy some refreshments and conversation before the end of the school year. If that isn’t enough enticement, here is a preview of some of the pieces on display. Exhibiting artists include Stephanie Biller, Kimberly Carbonari, Brandon Finamore, Mikaela Fortune, Sarah Fukami, Jessica James Gilbert, Lindsey Hubbell, Ting-yu Lin, Tanner Cole Minock, and Caleb Wassell. Also, check out DU Magazine’s article on the three opening receptions happening in Shwayder tonight. Click...
