IN THE FARGO FORUM

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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