Calendar of Events
 2009 - 2010

Larry Towell: The World from My Front Porch
Organized by George Eastman House
International Museum of Photography and Film
September 18 – November 13, 2009
Opening Friday, September 18, 6-8pm
Towell’s most recent body of work explores the issues of land and landlessness in this mid-career retrospective. A series of intimate portraits taken not far from his own front porch examines his family and their close relationship to their Ontario homestead. In sharp contrast, the next section of the exhibition reviews Towell’s work over the past 20 years, witnessing the crisis of human development around the world.
http://www.eastmanhouse.org/exhibits/container_89/index.php
http://inmotion.magnumphotos.com/essay/frontporch

Performance
Collected Works
Larry Towell accompanied by harmonica virtuoso Mike Stevens
Chestnut Room, Kilcawley Center, YSU
Friday, October 9, 2009 7-9pm
sponsored in part by WYSU 88.5 FM and Specialite Corporation

In conjunction with Larry Towell: The World from My Front Porch the McDonough Museum will host a visit from Larry Towell, who is also an excellent story teller, poet, and musician. His Collected Works is a live performance celebrating the art of story telling. It incorporates slides and video combined with original music, poetry, and song. Larry is accompanied by legendary harmonica player Mike Stevens who has played on the stage of the Grande Ole Opry more than 300 times.
http://www.mikestevensmusic.com

Fall Graduating BFA Show
December 4 – 18, 2009
Opening Friday, December 4, 6-8pm
An exhibition of work by students graduating in the fall semester
from the Department of Art at YSU.

Student Art Association Fine Art & Craft Sale
December 5 and 6, 2009
Saturday the 5th from 10-5pm
Sunday the 6th from 12-5pm
Vendors at this sale include students, staff, and alumni from the Department of Art at Youngstown State University. The Student Art Association will also host a Chance Auction. Admission is free.

Annual Scholastic Art Awards
January 16 – February 5, 2010
An exhibition of artwork by students, grades 7-12 from Mahoning, Trumbull, Columbiana, and Ashtabula counties.

Mad About The Arts
Friday, February 19, 2010
Benefit Event 7:30-10:30pm
Proceeds to benefit the McDonough Museum and
SMARTS–Students Motivated by the Arts.

Faculty Show
February 19 – March 19, 2010
Selected works in various media by Studio Art Faculty in the
Department of Art at YSU.

74th Annual Student Juried Exhibition
April 2 – April 16, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, April 2, 6-8pm
The annual juried exhibition of work by students currently enrolled
in the Department of Art at YSU.

Spring Graduating BFA
Show April 30 – May 15, 2010
Opening Reception Friday, April 30, 6-8pm
An exhibition of work by students graduating in the spring semester
from the Department of Art at YSU.

28th Women Artists: A Celebration!
June 19 – July 24, 2010
Preview Party June 19, 7-9 pm
The YWCA of Youngstown’s annual art exhibition showcases works by local, regional, and national women artists age 18 and older. The juried show features all media, including paintings, drawings, photographs, sculpture, ceramics, jewelry, and metal work.

Proceeds will benefit the YWCA Barbara Wick Transitional House
Corporate Sponsor: Home Savings

College of Fine & Performing Arts Sponsors 2009-2010
Farmers National Bank, Frangos Group, LAFARGE North America,
International Institute Foundation, Inc., Mountaineer Racetrack & Gaming Resort, Nanette Lepore, State Representative, Bob Hagan, WKBN 27 First News FOX Youngstown

About the McDonough
Youngstown State University’s Center for Contemporary Art, the McDonough Museum offers exhibitions in all media, experimental installations, performance, and regional outreach programs to the public.

The Museum is the public outreach facility for the Department of Art and supports faculty and student work through exhibitions, collaborations, courses, and ongoing discussion.

The Ohio Arts Council helped fund in part our organization with state tax dollars to encourage economic growth, educational excellence and cultural enrichment for all Ohioans.

Museum Hours: Tuesday through Saturday 11am to 4pm