Alumni fall art shows on two campuses

This exhibition will be on view in the Roy C. Moore Art Gallery in the Performing Arts building at UNG's Gainesville Campus from Aug.14 to Sept.12 and viewing hours will be 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through Thursday and 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday. There will be a free reception from 5-6 p.m. Sept. 5, and it is open to students, faculty, staff and community members.

Dahlonega native Fanning now lives in California and was inspired by Hollywood for her latest show.

"Brittany chose a very interesting theme: 'As the World Turns.' Inspired by the drama and enduring narratives of the classic soap opera 'As the World Turns,' this exhibition showcases art that embraces kitsch, melodrama and an intense theatricality reflective of the show's style," Victoria Cooke, director of art galleries, said. "Additionally, the theme explores the broader human condition and our relentless advance through daily life amidst global chaos - war, pandemics, politics, and beyond."

The exhibition will be open from July 30 to Sept.13 in the Bob Owens Art Gallery in the Hoag Student Center at UNG's Dahlonega Campus. The gallery is open while Hoag is open: 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. weekdays, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturdays and 3-10 p.m. on Sundays.

There will be a reception for this exhibition from 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sept. 11 in the Hoag Student Center Great Room. It is free, open to the public and an opportunity for alumni to meet current students, Cooke said.

"These exhibitions are also important for professional development for our new alums and a great way to reconnect for all of us. The receptions are an opportunity for our current students to talk to others who have gone through the UNG art programs and made that transition to professional artists. My hope is to have the program grow each year," Cooke said.

The Best in Show winner is given a solo show in the Oconee Campus gallery, Cooke said.