2014 Exhibitions
Dale Threlkeld & Michael Dunbar: Eye to Eye: Color and Form
Nov. 20, 2014 – Jan. 8, 2015
Non-objective paintings of thickly applied color are balanced with sculptures that combine mathematical relationships with mechanical precision.
Mark Pease: Artifice
Nov. 20 – Dec. 18, 2014
Paintings and prints focused on perception, vision, and how we process visual material as we travel through our environments.
Albert Yowshien Kuo: Modern Lines
Nov. 20 – Dec. 18, 2014
Paintings that combine concepts of design with the spirit of figurative and abstract painting.
Charles Swedlund: Diary/84
Oct. 16 – Nov. 6, 2014
Photographs taken every hour on the hour of the artist’s awakened day for an entire year.
Michelle Hamilton: Equanimity
Oct. 16 – Nov. 6, 2014
Glass sculptural vessels that explore depth and negative space reminiscent of the symmetry found in botanicals and sea forms.
To learn more about Michelle Hamilton and her work, visit zaximo.com.
Cory Sellers: Familiar Figures
Oct. 16 – Nov. 6, 2014
Thickly-applied oil paintings that investigate composition and the human figure to create intense pictorial drama.
To learn more about Cory and his work, visit corysellersart.com.
Dan Rule: Object Lesson
Aug. 28 – Oct. 3, 2014
Ambiguous drawings, prints, animations and digital media that allow for exploration and interpretation.
To learn more about Dan Rule and his artwork, visit cargocollective.com/danrule.
Tammie Rubin: Lingering & Longing
Aug. 28 – Oct. 3, 2014
Clay assemblages of fanciful objects, both familiar and alien.
Terri Shay: Organic Color and Form
Aug. 28 – Oct. 3, 2014
Paintings meant to amuse, intrigue, and foster curiosity and mystery through organic movement.
Belleville Bicentennial Exhibition: 200
July 3 – Aug. 14, 2014
An exhibition of items on loan from Belleville area residents and organizations that tell the story of Belleville’s 200 years.
Presented by the Belleville Bicentennial History and Archives Committee, including the William and Florence Schmidt Art Center, St. Clair County Historical Society, the Labor and Industry Museum, Belleville Historical Society, Gustave Koerner House Committee and St. Clair County Genealogical Society.
Andrea Hoelscher: Photographs
July 3 – Aug. 14, 2014
Photographs of arranged fruits and vegetables that suggest symbolism, beauty, and character.
Closing reception held on August 14, from 6 – 8 p.m.
SWIC Student Art Show
April 17 – May 15, 2014
Our annual exhibition of artwork by Southwestern Illinois College art students.
Award Winners
Art Book Awards
Kailey Kirkley Heavy Burdens
Monica Pollard Joo-bee Man
Chryslina Schlichter Red Vase
Sabrina Stinson Bike Trip
Krueger Pottery Award
Bree Piper Red Earth
The Noisivelvelt.com Award
Ashley Sobczak Groceries
Gateway East Artist Guild Award
Roberta Howard Sesquicentennial Crossings
Emalee Shubert Lions, and Tigers, and Pears! Oh My!
SWIC Adjunct Faculty Union Award
Chance Green 100
SWIC Art Club Award
Zachary Carril Withheld
James Cole Soft Box
Deborah Voudrie Enlightened Portal
Samantha Kalika Growth
Visual Arts Committee Awards
Nate Chilton Tunnel
Mary Rhein Crawling Shino Mugs
Tyler Robinson 1920s Skyline
Midwest Salute to the Arts Festival Committee
Betty Horschler Synapse
Don Fizer Carved Vase
Artisan Guild of Southern Illinois
Kevin Feuerhelm Blue
Nathan Lowe Organism
Maetta and Sam Gray Award
Lorraine Cange Stacks
Kiwanis Club Award
Rachel Lauko Transparency
Jacquelyn Crockett Wearable Art
Doug and Darlene Eskra Arete Purchase Award
Marilyn Perez M the Madd Hatter
Kellerman Memorial Award
Karley Mills Colors
The Dean’s Award
Cheyne Carroll Endless Possibilities
Presidential Purchase Award
Nathan Lowe Organism
Roberta Howard Sesquicentennial Crossings
Marsha Mousette Artisan
High School Student Art Show
March 20 – April 3, 2014
More than 170 works of art by area high school students and Congressman William Enyart’s Congressional Competition.
Opening reception is March 20, 6-8 p.m., with an award ceremony at 7 p.m.
Participating Schools:
Althoff Catholic
Belleville Township HS East
Belleville Township HS West
Carbondale
Carterville
Collinsville
Columbia
East St. Louis
Gibault Catholic
Highland
Lebanon
Marion
Marissa
Mascoutah
O’Fallon Township
Okawville
Steeleville
Triad
Valmeyer
Ken Konchel: Architecture: Out of Context
Jan. 16 – Feb. 27, 2014
Photographs that raise awareness of architecture as fine art.