A Sense of Place, Italy: A Collaborative Creation

"A Sense of Place, Italy" is a collaborative project among AMST, under the guidance of staff member Deborah Fullerton, and 2 classes from TAMUCC. This presentation features dynamic and diverse images captured by students in Barbra Riley's photography class held this past summer and the development and implementation of an art exhibition by Elizabeth Reese's current Museum and Gallery Practices class.

Beginning in July, a group of students traveled to Tuscany to explore, photograph, and respond to Italian culture and surroundings. Asked to develop a focus or theme for their photographs, Riley's students captured bicycles, architecture, people, and markets or mercatos. Presently, each student is choosing 5 photographs and writing artist statements. Photographers will be asked to print and frame 3 images for the exhibition. This part of the project was held in collaboration with Santa Reparata International School of Art.

Beginning in August, another group of students began exploring and examining museum and gallery practices through readings, discussions, and other opportunities. In an effort to put ideas into practice, these 10 students will select 3 photographs from each photographer and then further develop the presentation into a visual narrative and engaging experience. An opening reception will be held on December 11th at 6pm, with a Family Day on Sunday, December 14th, 1-4pm. Free disposable cameras will be distributed to the first 50 youth visitors.

...and the collaboration continues with YOU our bloggers! Welcome to the team!