:: Alumni Events and Exhibitions

Nature and Balance 2008: A Public Art Exhibition
June 22 - October 19
Grand Opening: June 22
Arsenal Center for the Arts
Featuring the work of local artists—including Nicole Colella
(BFA '08), Rebecca Greene (BFA '06) and Yuya Shiratori.
The exhibit is installed on the grounds of the Arsenal on the
Charles campus. Drop in Sundays: July 27, August 24th
and October 19, walking tours, live music, art and theatre
activities for all ages.

GLOVEBOX presents: 8 x 8 Show
July 27 - August 3 | Reception: July 29, 7-9pm
@ Goody Glovers | GLOVEBOX
8" x 8" work demonstrating a wide range of technique and medium—painting, photography, and intaglio to name a few! Founded by AIB graduates Liz Comperchio and Jodie Baehre, GLOVEBOX showcases artists from the Boston area; the 8" x 8" Show features numerous participants, including AIB alumni: Amanda Atkins, BFA '08; Kate Castelli, BFA '08; Nicole Burnor, BFA '08; Steve Kim, BFA '08; Sarah Trainer; Viv Alverez, Lesley '08; Liz Comperchio, BFA '06.

Justin Goodstein-Aue: 2008 BFA
Recent graduate Justin Goodstein-Aue appeared on WGBH's Greater Boston to address the James Hook Company, Boston's historic landmark destroyed by fire late May. Justin had immersed himself in the life and culture of Hook Lobster, developing a relationship with its family while generating extraordinary documentary photographs for his senior project. Watch the complete television segment (which aired June 10th) and view Justin's portfolio online.

Recent Events and Exhibitions

GLOVEBOX presents: Portraits of a City
June 22-29 | Reception: June 24, 7-9pm
@ Goody Glovers | GLOVEBOX
Featuring Kevin Hebb, BFA '08; Steve Kim, BFA '08;
Marco DePaulis, BFA '08; Russ Gossett, BFA '06;
and Sean Flood, BFA '05.

Michael Harlan Turkell and Lissa Rivera
25 Under 25:
Up-and-Coming American Photographers, Volume 2
Selected by Sylvia Plachy; edited by Iris Tillman Hill
Featuring two recent graduates:
    Michael Harlan Turkell, BFA 2004 | website
    Lissa Rivera, BFA 2006 | website
Image Credits Top left: 25 Under 25: Up-and-Coming American Photographers, Volume 2, cover. Second from top left through second from bottom left: Michael Harlan Turkell, photography. Bottom left: Lissa Rivera, Front Stairs, Phi Delta Theta, MIT, from the Greek Life series, courtesy of Gallery Kayafas. 

Jack O'Hearn IV: 2005 BFA
    Surrealism
    Echoes of Past and Present
    Diamond-Newman Fine Arts
    www.diamond-newman.com

Shelby Marie Skumanich: 2007 BFA
    Deliciously Disposable Earth 
    Three Rivers Arts Festival Gallery
    www.artsfestival.net
    godshomemovies.org

Lissa Rivera: 2006 BFA
    Greek & Private High School
    Gallery Kayafas
    www.gallerykayafas.com
    www.lissarivera.com

Sean Micka: 2002 BFA
    After Images
    Judi Rotenberg Gallery
    www.judirotenberg.com
    Boston Globe review.

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