Derived from the Latin word curatus, meaning "to take care of," curate was a word originally used in galleries to refer to caretakers for prized works of art. Today, nearly all exhibitions begin with the curatorial process, which is a broad term to describe each step involved in the planning, organizing, and arranging of artwork for an exhibition. Its origin of careful … [Read more...] about MFA Students Learning the Careful Art of Curation
The Carolla Arts Exhibition Center opens for the summer with a new exhibition, "Mapping Awareness: Social Objects and Detritus." Works by multi-disciplinary artists Catherine Reinhart and Giovanni Valderas implement playful use of color and texture to express underlying themes revolving around both the personal and bigger-picture ideas of "home." The exhibition is on view June … [Read more...] about Color, Connection, and Community Engagement at Carolla Arts Exhibition Center