IDOL is still accepting submissions. Also, an event on 02/23
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The unfortunate events of last winter and spring provided an opportunity for the campus to come together in the fight against prejudice, bigotry, and hate at Union College. The reactions of students, staff, and administrators to the series of hate crimes were genuine, thought provoking, and above all represented a movement of hope, promise, and understanding.
A year later, comforted by a false sense of security, the campus was shocked by a second round of hatred. The union population has given in to familiar social conventions, unconscious fears, and backslid towards seriously outdated behaviors. The trend toward student apathy can not be ignored. It is at this moment that the campus must mobilize, while the issues are still at the forefront of the mind. We must focus our efforts on permanent change and use any and every platform available to speak out against hate crimes.
THE PROJECT
The ARTS Theme House in partnership with Blue House, the Theme House Consortium, the Union Visual Arts department, IFC, and the Photo Club will be presenting Seeing Clearly: Perspectives on Unity, a photo contest and student exhibition. The contest will focus on the six top placing photographs, with prizes awarded to the first, second, and third place winners (provided, in part, by local photography businesses). Through the sponsorship of Blue House, these six photos will be printed, mounted, and framed for display in a student exhibition that will eventually become a permanent part of the Blue House collection and be displayed in the Strauss Unity Lounge (it is ARTS House hope that we can find enough money to create a second, framed and permanent display for the Unity lounge). The six photographs, as well other works of student art, will also be the focus of discussion(s) or cross-talk(s) sponsored by and held in Blue house, featuring speakers experienced in working with small groups to break down stereotypes and helping diverse peoples better understand one another.
The contest, announced this October, will run through the winter break in order to give students time to photograph, develop, and print their work. The final due date for submissions will be January 12, 2006. Each competitor would be limited to three submissions, which may include black and white, color, and/or digital. Submissions will be in the form of prints up to 9 x 11 or digital JPEG files. Each print or file must be labeled with the student?s name, class year, email address and phone number.
Though the jurors have not been decided upon, but we are interested in working with individuals and groups with strong backgrounds both in photography and in the initiative for diversity and understanding. Potential jurors are Stephen Tyson, the husband of Gretchel Tyson, Director of Affirmative Action at Union, and photographer/teacher Marie Triller, as well as the Schenectady Photographic society. It is ARTS House?s hope that this contest will not only bring together the minds and ideas of our campus, but also inspire a better understanding and relationship of the city that surrounds us.
THE OUTCOME
The judging will be completed by the last week in January. The opening reception will be held in Blue House, and we intend to have the student exhibit temporarily displayed in an area of high traffic. We would like the exhibition to become part of Union?s celebration of Black History month, through both Blue House?s cross talks and by working with other clubs and organizations to bring attention not simply to the work displayed, but to the student participants perspective on these all important issues.
Entry Form - .doc , .pdf
An open mic cafe style. Woot Woot!
..January 26, 2007..
ARTS House members Jackie and Michele were involved in the spectacular fall production of The Elephant Man. Sam Seide, also a house member, took photos to be used in the production display.
Catered by Bangkok Bistro of State Street Schenectady, we had a good turn out for Professor Benjamin's presentation. The Pot Stickers were key. Check back here, as we'll try to get some examples of his work for the next time you return.
This went off with a hitch with plenty of new visitors and a plethora of beautifully dyed Ts; some quite sexxy if I say so myself. Have photos? Send us some: harrisod at the union dot edu.
