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Sid Chafetz Exhibition Tour
Community Discussion
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Tuesday, October 14th
12 to 1pm
Join education specialist, Molly Uline-Olmstead, for a discussion-based tour of Sid Chafetz's work.
Sid Chafetz, professor emeritus, has commented on his world-from local and national political issues to timeless aspects of the human condition-throughout his artistic career. A survivor of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II, a two-time Fulbright Scholar, world traveler, and internationally exhibited artist, Chafetz is one of the living treasures of Columbus.
Sid Chafetz: Engaging the World is on display through October 25th, 2008.
This tour is part of our brown bag series offered around noon throughout the month. Locally hand-roasted coffee is provided by Café Brioso.
Image: Sid Chafetz, Dead of Alive (A), 2003-2008
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Sid Chafetz: Speaking Out
Community Conversation
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 Thursday, October 16th
5:30 to 7pm
Sid Chafetz has used his artwork as a platform to speak out about
provocative, even uncomfortable, issues. He is also one of the most
interesting people anyone is likely to meet, with deep insights and
passionate opinions about politics, literature, history, art, and
contemporary life. Join Ann Bremner, co-curator of this exhibition, and Bob Tauber, long-time Chafetz collaborator, for a wide-ranging
conversation about their perspectives on Chafetz and his art currently
on view. Chafetz will join them to answer
questions at the end of conversation.
Sid Chafetz: Engaging the World is on display through October 25th.
For More information about Anne Bremner and Bob Tauber visit out blog at osuurbanartsspace.blogspot.com.
This series is part of our after-work programing offered
Thursday evenings. Before the conversation stop by Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails and ask for the Urban Artists' Special: It's very special
indeed and its only $3.
Image: Sid Chafetz, Requiem, 2003-2008
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The Marotta Hour
Fluxmonkey w/J-Guy Laughlin and a Larry Marotta/Ryan Jewell Duo
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 Thursday, October 16th
6:30 to 8pm
Stay downtown after work every third Thursday of the
month and check out new sounds curated by local musician and international composer Larry Marotta.
This month we feature fluxmonkey with J-Guy Laughlin performing out-of-this-world analog electronics and drums. Also, discover a Larry Marotta and Ryan Jewell duo, you've never heard drums like these.
The Marotta Hour is an electro-acoustic music series featuring unexpected sounds from free jazz to electronic to free-form improvisation. Come and hear some of the most cutting-edge musicians and composers from Columbus and beyond. Suggested donation $5 to $10.
For biographies on the artists visit osuurbanartsspace.blogspot.com.
This series is part of our after-work programing offered
Thursday evenings. Before the show stop by Tip Top Kitchen & Cocktails and ask for the Urban Artists' Special: It's very special
indeed and its only $3.
Image of Ryan Jewell courtesy of Larry Marotta.
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Upcoming Programs
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Tuesday, October 21st
12:00 to 12:30pm
Political Documentary
Focus
Join OSU Theatre Professor, Alan Woods, as we view and discuss excerpts from individual
documentaries, examining the filmmaker's perspective, response to the
work by critics and audiences, and the effectiveness of the work.
Wednesday, October 29th / 1 to 4pm
Thursday, October 30th / 3 to 8pm
Poets Against War: A 2-Day Celebration
To celebrate the acquisition of the papers of Sam Hamill, founder of the Poets Against War, by Ohio State University's Rare Books and Manuscripts Library, we present two days of poetry readings.
Tuesday, November 4th
12:15 to 12:45pm
ReadAloud!
Bring your lunch, sit back, and listen to a lively reading presented in collaboration with the OSU Library's ReadAloud Program.
Thursday, November 6th
5 to 8pm
Artists' Reception
Department of Art Faculty Exhibition
Thanks to the location and size of the OSU Urban Arts Space, we are able to present the current work of the OSU Department of Art Faculty in one place and at one time for the first time since 1990.
Alan Crockett: Mark Making
From his earliest figurative narrations to his suggestive
pre-figurations of bountiful color, Alan Crockett has always been a painter's
painter: dedicated to the canvas, to the brush, to the gesture.
Saturday, November 8
11am to 2pm
Neighborhood Pride Talent Search
Join more than 20 students from 6 different Columbus middle schools for this open rehearsal and critique as they prepare for their holiday gathering.
Tuesday, November 11th
We will be closed for Veteran's Day.
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On View
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Sid Chafetz : Engaging the World
September 16 - October 25, 2008
Sid Chafetz, professor emeritus, has commented on his world-from local and national political issues to timeless aspects of the human condition-throughout his artistic career.
Sid Chafetz, La Vie en Rose, 1955
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