The Department of Art at Bradley offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in studio art and art history. The department also coordinates cultural programs, exhibitions and lectures. Facilities are located in the Heuser Art Center and the Caterpillar Global Communications Center. Heuser Art Center is a 33,000 sq. ft. facility with fully-equipped studios for ceramics, painting, printmaking and photography and sculpture..

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The Caterpillar Global Communications Center houses multiple computer labs, video conference facilities, and the David Horowitz Auditorium, giving students access to the latest technology for creating and learning.

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Take a tour of the Art Department at Bradley University. See what makes Bradley one of the best education bargains in the nation and the Art Department at Bradley one of the best places to develop creatively. Call 309-677-2967 to schedule a tour of our facilities or to talk to someone in our department.

Gallery Schedule 2007-2008


2007-2008 Gallery Schedule

     
Sept.   Marlene Miller (Figurative Ceramic Sculpture) – 8/14 - 9/2
           Heuser and Hartmann Galleries         
           Reception: 9/13, 4:00 – 6:00   
 
Oct.    Exchange Exhibition – 10/12 - 11/9, Faculty and Graduate Students
          Washington University-Bradley University Faculty
          Heuser and Hartmann Galleries      
          Opening Reception at Bradley: Friday, 10/12, 5:00 – 7:00
          Closing Reception at Des Lee Gallery: Friday, 10/19
     
Nov.    Francisco Souto (Cradle Oak Press Visiting Artist) – 11/15 - 12/13
          Heuser Gallery     
          Reception:  11/15, 4:00 – 6:00

          Undergraduate Juried Show – 11/15 - 11/30
          Hartmann Gallery
          Reception:  11/29, 4:00 – 6:30   
          Juror: Sergio Soave, Chair, Dept. of Art, Ohio State University
                                                 
Dec.    BFA Show – 12/15–12/22, Heuser Gallery
          BFA Show – 12/4–12/22, Hartmann Gallery          
          (BFA Grads: Jessica Engbrecht, Candice Fong, Elizabeth Drilling)
             
Feb.    Janis Goodman (Painting) – 2/1 – 3/1
           Heuser Gallery                         
           Reception: 2/14, 4:00 - 6:00
     
           Susana Jacobson (Painting) – 2/1 – 3/1
           Hartmann Center Art Gallery
           Reception: 2/7, 4:00 – 6:00
                             
Mar.    Dan Burkholder – 3/6 - 3/29, Heuser Gallery           
          (Jacob and Lorrie Bunn Lectureship in Photography)     
          Reception: 3/6, 4:00 – 6:00

          Sarah Smelzer (Printmaking) – 3/6 - 3/29
          Hartmann Gallery   
          Reception: 3/13, 4:00 – 6:00
                
Apr.    Terry Karpowicz (Sculpture) – 4/3 - 5/1      
          Heuser Gallery                     
          Reception: 4/3, 4:00 – 6:00
   
          Andrew Johnson (Mixed Media) – 4/3 - 5/1
          Hartmann Gallery
          Reception: 4/11, 4:00 – 6:00
      
          BFA Group Exhibition, Prairie Center for the Arts – 4/4 – 4/18
          (BFA Grads: Emily Hoerdemann, Jason Hong)

          MFA Group Exhibition, Prairie Center for the Arts – 4/22 – 5/6
          (MFA Grads: Lauren Macko, Jacob Grant)
 
May     Graphic Design Portfolio Review – 5/5 – 5/7
           Heuser Gallery
  
           Ceramics Juried Exhibition - 5/9 – 8/16
           Heuser and Hartmann Galleries
           Reception:  Friday, 5/9, 4:00 – 6:30