2011 / 2012 Exhibition Schedule
Sept 16 – Oct 7 Visual Art Faculty Exhibition
Opening reception Sept 16, 6 pm
Oct 14 – Oct. 28 Parents Day Exhibition
Opening reception Oct 14, 6 pm
Nov 4 – Dec 2 Visiting Artist Show : Kim Abeles
Opening reception Nov 4, 6 pm (Speaking at 5pm) (More about Kim here)
Dec 9 – Jan 13 Junior Show
Opening reception Dec 9, 6 pm
Jan 20 – Feb 3 Theme Show
Opening Jan 20, Reception 6 pm
Feb 10 – March 2 Visual Art Alumni Show
Shepard Fairey talk 3:30
Opening reception Feb 10, 6 pm
March 9 - 16 smARTs Biannual Show
Opening reception Mar 9, 6 pm
April 6 – 13 Visual Art Senior Show I
Opening reception Apr 6, 6 pm
April 20 – 27 Visual Art Senior Show II
Opening reception Apr 20, 6 pm
May 4 – 11 Visual Art Senior Show III
Opening reception May 4, 6 pm
May 18 – 30 Visual Art Final Student Show
Opening reception May 18, 6 pm
The Parks Exhibition Center
is a focal point of the Idyllwild Arts campus. It is open throughout the year and serves to enrich the Academy and Summer Program by featuring the work of students, faculty and visiting artists. The 1400 square foot space was dedicated in 2002 and is a gift of Elizabeth B. Parks.
During the academic year, September through May, the Parks Center is an integral part of the Academy's Visual Art program. It offers students the opportunity to view art works firsthand in a professional gallery setting. Parks is an invaluable educational tool, providing a forum for critical dialogue between the students and artists. It has become a dynamic part of Idyllwild Arts, hosting readings, performances and local community events.
Academy Hours, September - May
Monday-Friday: 10:00 am to 5:00 pm; or by appointment.
call (951)659-2171 ext. 2251
November 4 – December 6
Kim Abeles Exhibition
(October 6, 2011) Idyllwild Arts, Parks Exhibition Center is pleased to announce an exhibit of work by Kim Abeles, opening Nov. 4th, to Dec. 5th, 2011. Ms. Abeles willgive a lecture on her work at 4 pm on Nov. 4th, with a reception following. At a time when Idyllwild Arts is examining its own environmental impact, as well as social responsibilities to the wider community, Kim Abeles¹ visit is fitting. As an artist whose work responds and collaborates with a variety of communities, social and ecological, Kim¹s work is always an experience, engaging a rich dialogue with the viewers. At the end of the run of the show, Ms. Abeles will do a workshop with the students relating the self to the community and their environment.
The history of Kim Abeles career spans a rich field of ideas and cultures. As an American Field Service student to Utsunomiya, Japan in 1969, Abeles met Buddhist priest, Kosai Kobari, who introduced her to traditional Japanese arts. Since 1985, Kim Abeles has created many artworks about the environment with an emphasis on air pollution, especially with the The Smog Collector series. Abeles has organized and co-curated traveling exhibitions related to the AIDS epidemic, the Gulf War, air pollution, and activist art.
Her HIV/AIDS Tarot cards, created in 1992 address the socioeconomic as well as medical aspects of the disease: an image is printed on one side of the cards, and an informative text is printed on the other side. She created theRun-off Dolphin Suitcase through a commission from the Santa Monica Bay Restoration Project (1994).
The urban environment, feminism, aging, HIV/AIDS, and labor are some of the
specific issues I have engaged through my work. In all cases, materials and form are inspired connections to my intellectual pursuits. I am a concept-seeker and an object-maker. The work emerges from my hands as both feminine and masculine, seeking objective and subjective realities, and spoken in a visual language of the poetic spirit. (Quoted from her artist statement.)
The show at Idyllwild Arts, Kim Abeles, includes some of her environmental work including the Paper Person, smog plates, Pearls from a recent Community Collaboration with domestic violence survivors, a video wall and more.
The show is open to the public. Gallery hours are Monday to Friday, 10 am to 5 pm, or by appointment. For more information, please contact Mallory Cremin at Parks Exhibition Center, Idyllwild Arts, (951) 659-2171-ext2251, or email parksmanager@idyllwildarts.org.
In the summer season, June to August, the Center features Native American art and work by visiting artist/faculty. Artists’ receptions, lectures and demonstrations are scheduled throughout the summer.
Summer Hours, June - August
Tuesday-Saturday: 10:00 am – 5:00 pm; Sunday: 12:00 noon – 5:00 pm;
closed Monday. Artists’ receptions each Monday at 8:00 pm.For information, contact Parks Exhibition Center Manager, e-mail
951-659-2171, ext. 2251.
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During the Summer Exhibition Season, Parks is proud to feature a diverse breadth of Native American artwork, jewelry and crafts, as well as the creative talent of the several visiting faculty artists.
Highlights of the season will include exhibits of faculty work from Idyllwild Arts’ two themed programs – Hot Clayand Metals Week, followed by the Native American Arts Festival in mid-July. Artists’ receptions, lectures and demonstrations are scheduled each week and are free and open to the public.
2011 Summer Exhibition & Events Schedule
June 27 – July 2 Hot Clay, Metals Week, Visual Art Faculty
Opening reception: June 27, 8pm
July 4 – 9 Hot Clay, Visual Art, Family Camp Faculty
Native Artist demonstration: July 4, 7pm
Opening reception: July 4, 8pm
July 10 – 16 Native Arts Week, Visual Art Faculty
Trunk Show, PEC Patio: July 10, 1 - 4pm
Native Arts lecture: July 11, 7pm
Opening reception: July 11, 8pm
July 18 – 23 Visual Art Faculty
Artist lectures: July 18, 7pm
Opening reception: July 18, 8pm
Youth Art Exhibit: July 23, 10am
July 25 – August 6 Visual Art Faculty & Staff
Opening reception: July 26, 7pm
Student Exhibit: August 6, 10am
Aug 8 – August 20 Youth Faculty, Children's Center, Jr Artists & Staff
Opening reception: August 9, 7pm
Youth/Jr. Artists Exhibit: August 20, 10am