William Charles Harbort a.k.a. Billy Chuck

BISMARCK.... North Dakota

2011-10-01T07:57:00.000-07:00

Painting titled, " Obedience - Rebellion" exhibiting soon at a group show at the Bismarck Art Gallery Association

The Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park, NJ

2011-09-22T13:03:00.000-07:00

BIRDS AND BEES Just one of a number of paintings at an amazing group show curated by Jill Ricci and crew at the Parlor Gallery. Opens the 24th of September! Check out the line up www.parlor-gallery.com

SPICY PIE in Minot

2011-09-19T02:13:00.000-07:00

Look for this commissioned DOUBLE-SIDED painting at the new SPICY PIE in Minot, North Dakota. Both paintings bud-up to eachother... one side faces, over-21.... the other side, family!

HEAD OVER HEELS

2011-08-23T03:05:00.000-07:00

...anybody ever been in love?

BIRDS AND BEES

2011-07-25T04:30:00.000-07:00

A new painting inspired by a GREAT vintage kiss photo.

DUMB LOVE

2011-07-16T04:14:00.000-07:00

One of thirty-nine paintings hanging at the Third Street Gallery on Kittson in Grand Forks, ND. This tempting dandy measures 19"H x 13"W.... only... $149.95.

THIRD STREET GALLERY ON KITTSON opening!

2011-07-14T19:52:00.000-07:00

"FOREVER" Mixed media collage with cast-resin (32"H x 22"W) ONE of THIRTY-EIGHT paintings that OPEN TONIGHT! Pick this one up for only $189.95 SHOW LOOKS GREAT! See you at the opening!

MAN DUMB

2011-05-24T03:35:00.000-07:00

NDMOA Art Auction

2011-02-05T03:52:00.000-08:00

Billed as the most prominent social event and successful fundraiser for the North Dakota Museum of Art, the annual Benefit Dinner and Silent Auction celebrates its 20th year in 2011. "Starry, Starry Night: Twenty Shining Years" will be held at 5:30 p.m. on Saturday, February

SOUL MATES featured on the UND web site... up for auction tonight!

AN ART SUPERMARKET

2011-01-28T09:18:00.000-08:00

Here is the new exhibition list from the Northern State Show in Aberdeen, South Dakota!
23 new paintings... mmm, mmm, good!

THE GREAT GREAT PLAINS GOES POP!

2011-01-21T04:02:00.000-08:00

Northern State University hosts: THE GREAT GREAT PLAINS GOES POP!

NEW!

2010-12-05T12:18:00.000-08:00

A commission for FM SPICY PIE Pizza in Fargo.

Visit http://www.fmspicypie.com

OF LOVE AND LUST

2010-11-20T10:30:00.000-08:00

An outstanding Fall! Showing - selling... making art.

Fresh from the studio....

NDMOA Auction Painting

2010-10-30T04:03:00.000-07:00

TWO PEAS IN A POD sold on Saturday night at THE NORTH DAKOTA MUSEUM OF ARTS' FALL AUCTION. BRAVO! ...to a good home to.

DUMB LOVE

2010-09-15T18:34:00.000-07:00

fresh from the studio... enjoy!

PARLOR GALLERY

2010-08-31T18:49:00.000-07:00

New work just shipped to the Parlor Gallery in Asbury Park, NJ.

Show opens on September 25th.

painting titled, "Good Boy"

http://www.parlor-gallery.com/

MIDWESTERN

2010-04-29T04:44:00.000-07:00

A new painting for the Rourke Art Museum! Give Up The Ghost

PRIVATE ART in Minneapolis-St. Paul

2010-02-12T04:51:00.000-08:00

WHO DO VOODOO One on 19 Billy Chuck paintings at an exhibition at PRIVATE ART. Closing Reception of "Doug and Walter's Dog & Pony Show with Billy Chuck's Supermarket of Earthly Delights". Walter Piehl, Doug Pfliger, Billy Chuck....

Say hello to Walter at Private Art: Saturday, February 20th 5-9PM

MAN DUMB at PARLOR GALLERY

2010-02-12T04:47:00.001-08:00

Hey Girl! is a group show featuring works from Jason Kronenwald, Alison Brady, Pete Pedersen, Mona Superhero, Ray Sell, Shawn Bishop -Leo, Kevin Peterson, Porkchop, Charmaine Olivia, Lisa Alisa, Maiko Sembokuya, Charlie Owens, Jeff Schaller, Billy Chuck.

As goddesses, seductresses, saints, sinners, and muses, the female has been a recurring subject in art for millennia. All of the artists in our new show create women in different media, ranging from tape to collage to paint to even bubblegum.

Join in for the opening event at Parlor Gallery in New Jersey to celebrate this new show as well as the gallery’s first birthday on the evening of February 6 from 7 to 11 PM.

Details at www.parlor-gallery.com

Why Not Minot?

2009-07-14T19:00:00.001-07:00

Beauty Queens and Catfish

2009-07-14T18:48:00.000-07:00

A tandem exhibit at the The Upfront Gallery in Fargo, North Dakota

Beauty Queens and Catfish
Art by Billy Chuck and Punchgut

a great opening... stop by and have a cold-one.
Opening reception; Thursday July 16th 6-11pm
Exhibition dates: July 16th - August 15

visit the multi-talented amazing punchgut at http://www.punchgutstudio.com/

and

visit http://www.myspace.com/upfrontgallery

above: FRANK LEMON by Billy Chuck (mixed media collage with cast-resin)

HOUSE OF TATE

2009-04-15T03:46:00.000-07:00

Check out some new CHUCK published by Darryl Tate.

www.thehouseoftate.com

The MAD Generation art show

2009-03-24T08:30:00.000-07:00

A great opportunity to tribute MAD.

My painting is titled, "It's a MAD MAD world"

The MAD Generation art show
A Tribute to the Art & Artists of MAD Magazine
April 11-25, 2009

http://www.lowbrowgalleryatlanta.com/thegallery/The_MAD_Generation.html

FRANK FASHION

2009-03-05T19:40:00.000-08:00

Although the "GATHER YE BLOSSOMS WHILE YE MAY" t-shirt did not win the competition... it's all in fun.

IN THE FARGO FORUM

2009-02-22T06:18:00.000-08:00

HOUSE DIVIDED - POP SAVED

In the Fargo Forum.... published February 11 2009. (Photo by David Samson)

Jonathan Harper and James O’Rourke setting up an Abraham Lincoln exhibit at the Rourke. House Divided - Pop Saved appears in the foreground...

A SPARK OF BEING

2009-02-22T05:53:00.000-08:00

Silent auction of art at THE PLAINS ART MUSEUM in Fargo, ND.
bid and win... Saturday, May 2nd

LOVE AND FEAR
32" x 18" x 1"
mixed media collage w/ cast resin

Mary Shelley’s Frankenstein and the famous “spark of being” was the genesis behind the art. The symbols suggests through allusion; ideas of life and death, mortality and immortality, love and fear… Antithesis and graphic treatment help build visual intrigue in this open-ended narrative.

A M P H I B I A N G R O W T H

2009-02-22T04:06:00.000-08:00

The Bismarck Mandan Advertising Federation has selected the AMPHIBIAN GROWTH PROJECT logo for an ADDY.

HOOOO HA!

5:00pm - 7:00pm
Social Event at the Apple Creek Country Club. Bismarck, ND
Presentation of Addy Awards.... appetizers and drinks.

Check these links out for more Amphibian Growth Project info...

AGP director Chris Beachy describes amphibians and research at Minot State University

INBRE Biomedical research at MSU featured

AGP receives grant from North Dakota Game and Fish to survey amphibian populations

AGP director Chris Beachy lectures on Biodiversity at 2008 Mouse River Loop Envirothon

Amphibians in the classroom

2009-02-22T03:43:00.000-08:00

The new GATHER YE BLOSSOMS WHILE YE MAY t-shirt has been selected as a t-finalist (this is one of twenty designs chosen). It will be worn and adorned by a fashion model....

The twenty winning designs will be showcased in a fashion show and exhibition at Crystal Couture on February 24th, 2009. Crystal Couture, a two week extravaganza of fun and fashion. The event will feature sample sales, runway and trunk shows from designers, local boutiques, and area salons. Each night will feature a theme with unique drinks, food tastes, and exciting fashions and music. The event is free and open to the public.

T competition hosted, juried and curated by the Art Whino Gallery.

THE DIRTY SHOW

2009-02-22T03:34:00.000-08:00

FROM THE DETROIT FREE PRESS: THE DIRTY SHOW: It hasn't replaced flowers and chocolates yet, but the Dirty Show is getting to be a downright traditional part of Valentine's Day in the Motor City. The annual display of erotica (this year's show is No. 10) includes paintings, photographs, video and performance art. 7 p.m.-2 a.m., Bert's Warehouse Theatre, 2739 Russell St., Detroit. $10-$15. Also 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Saturday, noon-6 p.m. Sunday, 7 p.m.-midnight Feb. 13 and 7 p.m.-2 a.m. Feb. 14. 21 and up; 18 and up Sunday and Feb. 13.

Painting titled, "CIRCUS UNTITLED" (SOLD)...check it out!

EROTIC ART AT THE UPFRONT GALLERY

2009-02-22T03:07:00.000-08:00

From the High Plains Reader, "It all begins with the Upfront Gallery’s Annual Erotic Art Exhibit, a show that gallery director James Wolberg says has typically been their most popular in terms of both artist submissions and audience response...". This painting titled, "GOOD BOY" and the other titled, "I STOLE YOUR LOVE" were both accepted into the show.... looks like a great time. Check out more going-ons at Upfront.

Upfront Gallery
512 Broadway
Downtown Fargo

Gallery Hours: Tues - Sat. 12 noon - 5:30pm
upfront512@yahoo.com
701-364-0934

ONE FREE RIDE

2009-02-22T02:42:00.000-08:00

The 62 Doors Gallery in Minot, ND hosts "theme" exhibits; THE POSTER SHOW prompted ONE FREE RIDE. Exhibit opens on February 22 at 7:00pm.

ABE LINCOLN EXHIBIT AT THE ROURKE

2009-02-05T05:05:00.000-08:00

A painting titled "BLUE GRAY" that I completed for the Happy Birthday Uncle Abe Exhibit at The Rourke Art Museum in Moorhead Minnesota. The exhibition opens on February 12. Art by William Charles Harbort aka Billy Chuck, Trygve K. Olson, John Scott Postovit, Jonathan Rutter, Philip J. Thompson, Sarah Jane Thompson, Jonathan Twingley, as well as 19th century art and artifacts. The preview is on February 12th from 6:30-8 pm and the public opening is on Sunday the 15th from 1:30-3:30 pm.

The Rourke Art Gallery Museum
521 Main Ave
Moorhead, MN 56560
Phone: (218) 236-8861

O S K A L O O S A • I O W A •

2008-11-22T04:07:00.000-08:00

AN ART SUPERMARKET • PAINTINGS BY BILLY CHUCK

Show is up! .... until T H U R S D A Y January 22 2 0 0 9

Foyer Gallery
William Penn University
Oskaloosa, IA 52577

I'm looking forward to speaking to students and seeing the exhibit!

A N D delivering a special exit presentation, “Pop-Surrealism, Low Brow Art and Other Little Debbie Snack Cakes”. (Devil Squares will be served...)

THIRD STREET EXHIBIT OPENS

2008-10-17T12:44:00.000-07:00

Great opening, guests and food.

Visit:
http://www.thethirdstreetgallery.com or stop by before November 18th. There might be some leftovers...

EXHIBITION LIST FOR THE THIRD STREET SHOW

2008-10-10T07:01:00.000-07:00

Here is the new THIRD STREET exhibition list. Little Debbie Snack Cakes will be served at the opening. enjoy.

NORTH DAKOTA IN LOVE

2008-10-05T19:09:00.000-07:00

North Dakota Artist’s Works Exhibited in Offices of the Governor and First Lady

NDCA, along with the offices of Governor John Hoeven and First Lady Mikey Hoeven, is exhibiting the works of Minot State University art instructors, at the Capitol Building in Bismarck during the months of October, November and December 2008. Works from Jim Bailey, Dr. Andrea Donovan, William Charles Harbort, Linda Olson, Walter Piehl, Jr., Doug Pfliger, Patrick Sheldon and Avis R. Veikley are on display in the Governor’s ground floor and first floor offices, the First Lady’s fourth floor office, and the Attorney General’s first floor office. This is part of an ongoing program between the NDCA and the offices of the Governor and First Lady. Artists looking to represent their region with art work placed in the offices of the governor and first lady can submit a brief resume along with photographs or slides of their work to the NDCA, 1600 East Century Avenue, Suite 6, Bismarck, ND 58503. Artists are selected for quarterly display.

New Painting.... "Man Dumb"

2008-10-05T15:22:00.000-07:00

South Bend Tribune Review and Juxtapoz Magazine Coverage

2008-10-05T10:57:00.000-07:00

Great Le Dans press....

Atypical horror

By JEREMY D. BONFIGLIO
(SOUTH BEND TRIBUNE STAFF WRITER)

..... When the gallery opens its doors Oct. 3 for the opening reception of “Le Dans Macabre,” viewers will discover 17 divergent works from seven national artists that, on the whole, offer a delightfully disturbing interpretation of the theme.

Two of those artists, however, Tennessee’s Charles Bennett and North Dakota’s William Harbort (a.k.a. Billy Chuck), undoubtedly steal this show.

Bennett’s three works — “Folk Zombie,” “The Simple Saint,” and “Poor Mr. Poe” — provide the needed whimsical and illustrative touch to shake up what could have been a rather dark exhibition.

His comic-book style and sense of humor are perhaps best displayed in “The Simple Saint,” a small acrylic portrait piece painted on a found wood plank.

The subject, a blue man riddled with nails, dressed in a gray suit, with wings, is reminiscent of a far-less serious Pinhead, the character from Clive Barker’s “Hellraiser” universe. Bennett’s deft touch is noticeable in his brush strokes, but the brilliant choice of adding half-hammered nails along the edges of the piece displays a keen artistic sensibility. Not only does the protruding metal stand in as suitable framework, but it also provides a depth that may otherwise be lost with their absence.

Harbort’s mixed-media pieces, especially “Death Calls in Threes” and “Dakota Ghost,” also have a bit of a whimsical touch, thanks largely to the rubber spiders and skeletons trapped in the cast resin coating. But his largest piece in the exhibition, “King,” a 36-by-25-inch mixed-media collage with cast resin, is eerily profound. The depth of the piece begins in layers. Green, purple, yellow and black paint provide the foundation. An oversized label from a Del-Monte can of tomatoes provides structure. Harbort then overlays the dark, cavernous openings of a mouth, a nose and eye sockets to create a skull emerging from it all. The placement of a burning spade playing card in each eye socket gives the piece a vibrancy and uneasiness that is decidedly macabre.

Check out the entire review:

http://www.southbendtribune.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20081002/ENT/810020065

• AND

Thursday October 2nd - JUXTAPOZ CURRENT

http://www.juxtapoz.com

Grand Forks

2008-09-24T15:36:00.000-07:00

Promo-Postcard for the Third Street Exhibit...

Third Street - Grand Forks ND

2008-09-23T12:09:00.000-07:00

I am looking forward to my Third Street Exhibit on Kittson. The show opens on October 16th and I have agreed to design the promotional postcard. I could not help but reference my vintage postcard collection.... and.... bingo! More to come....

Dakota Ghost

2008-09-18T19:43:00.001-07:00

...just sent this painting (and two others) to the Spurious Fugitive Gallery in South Bend, Indiana. A wonderful exhibition opportunity that was advertised in JUXTAPOZ magazine.
The exhibition is called, "La Dans Macabre".

A copy paste from their site worth reading. Truly a gem gallery in the mid-west.

Exhibition reception opens on October 3.

The Spurious Fugitive, LLC: A Postmodern Gallery
114 West Colfax Avenue, South Bend, Indiana 46601
Scott Hatt, Owner & COO | Heath Yenna, Gallery Director

Celebrating its third anniversary in September, 2008 The Spurious Fugitive is a “white cube” gallery on the Colfax Art Corridor in Downtown South Bend. The gallery exhibits and sells the fine art of carefully selected emerging, mid-career and master artists in solo and group exhibitions that rotate monthly. The artists exhibited at The Spurious Fugitive all exemplify a connection to the postmodern, a high quality of workmanship, and an engagement with the creative process that must be satisfied (plus they are pretty nice people). The gallery’s flat-files offer print collectors the opportunity to view and obtain fine quality etchings and stone lithographs from select master print makers. The monthly “First Friday” openings have become a staple of the art scene in South Bend, drawing collectors from the region and around the country.

The Spurious Fugitive is pleased that we have introduced the work of Lorin Hesse, of Boston, Kate Jackson of Los Angeles, b Royalty (Beth Thom) of Tempe, Heather Griffin of Houston, and Botond Reszegh of Hungary to the gallery’s art viewers and collectors. Gallery Artists Adam Benjamin Fung, Lorin Hesse, Justin Henry Miller and Alan Larkin are represented in the Permanent Collection of the South Bend Museum of Art. We are also very pleased to have partnered with the SBMA with two major exhibitions: girl on girl and Surface. The annual juried exhibitions at the gallery have provided opportunities for artists from around the country to exhibit in South Bend.

The core group of Gallery Artists include: Kathryn Armstrong, Meg Auth, Jason Cytacki, Adam Benjamin Fung, Leonard Gridley, S. L. Hatt, Lorin Hesse, Alan Larkin, Eugene Larkin, David Lester Learn, Justin Henry Miller, Philip Petrie, Botond Reszegh, Audrey Riley, Timothy Vermeulen and Heath Yenna. Exhibited Artists include: Karen Ackoff, Mike Amato, Salvador Ceniceros, Laura Cutler, Thaddeus Cutler, Anthony Droege, Ryan Davis Flathau, Leah Goldman, Elizabeth Grainger, Heather Griffin, Kenneth Holewzycynski, Mike Imus, Merna Holloway, John Horwitz, Kate Jackson, Kathy Leib, Ronald Monsma, Joel Ottman, Maurice Papier, b royalty (Beth Thom), Mike Slaski, Ron Starr, Don Michael Swartzentruber, and Andrew Tomasik.

http://www.spuriousfugitive.com/