DURHAM – The Museum of Art, UNH presents Draw On!. The programwill take place in the Museum of Art, Saturday, April 9, 2016 from 10am – 1pm. and will feature visiting artist Stacey Durand. Draw On! is designed for children of all ages and their families to explore the creative process of drawing. This community activity is a celebration of drawing which aims to offer creative and social engagement. Participants will be encouraged to express their creativity through site-specific, artist-led projects. The event is free, supplies will be provided, and all levels are encouraged to participate.
Visiting artist, Stacey Durand received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in printmaking and art education from Montserrat College of Art, Beverly, MA and a Masters of Art in Teaching Art from Salem State College, Salem, MA. Durand work has been exhibited in solo and group exhibitions such as the Paul M. Scott Library, Montserrat College of Art, Nahcotta Gallery, Portsmouth, NH, Flatrocks Gallery, Gloucester, MA, Rockport Arts Association, Rockport, MA, 13Forest Gallery, Arlington, MA, Lamont Gallery, Exeter, NH. In 2011, Durand was nominated for Spotlight Award for Outstanding Representational Artist. She currently works as gallery manager at the Lamont Gallery, Phillips Exeter Academy, in Exeter, NH.
Image credit: Stacey Durand, South Street and Cox, 2016, mixed media
Working from observation and photographs, Durand says “My work has been very much influenced by the places I have lived and the communities I have called home. Over the years I have explored many seacoast and mill towns in New England and find myself drawn to the regional character of these coastal communities. These overlapping homes and quirky neighborhoods have been the subjects of my work as I am drawn to the layers and connections that these environments create. I work from photographs of actual communities; I explore the streets looking for interesting compositions and try to find overly exaggerated examples of the types of buildings and neighborhoods that I find compelling.”
Image credit: Stacey Durand, Enfield, Milton and Portsmouth, 2016, mixed media
Durand will guide participants through cityscape and landscape drawing exercises and collage. A collaborative cityscape mural will be created. The goal is to foster collaboration, creative development, and the capacity to play.
Participants can drop into the museum and explore. Hands-on activities demonstrating cityscape and landscape drawing and collage techniques will be explored. Reference materials pointing to techniques will be available for inspiration. All materials will be provided. This program is supported by the Friends of the Museum of Art.
The Museum of Art
The Museum of Art at the University of New Hampshire collects, preserves, and interprets works of art, serving as a visual arts resource and an educational catalyst for the University and Seacoast communities. The Museum of Art inspires life-long learning by offering experiences to engage with art through exhibitions, hands-on study, educational programs, and the creative process.
The Museum of Art hours of operation during the academic year: Monday-Wednesday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; Thursday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m.; and Saturday and Sunday, 1-5 p.m.; closed Fridays, University holidays. The Museum of Art is free and open to the public. The Museum of Art programs are supported by Friends of the Museum of Art. Guided group tours for schools and other organizations are available with advance reservation. For more information, contact the Museum of Art at 603-862-3712, museum.of.art@unh.edu, or visit www.unh.edu/moa. Follow the MoA on Facebook and Instagram #MOAUNH.
