Charles Olson, Painter: An Interactive Tour of his New Exhibit "Visual Histories"
Date: Tuesday, October 23, 2007 Time: 12:00 p.m. - 1:00 p.m. EDT
How to Connect: H.323 Videoconference via the Internet2 Commons Registration: Registration is limited and available on a first-come, first-serve basis.
Please register at: http://cermusa1.wufoo.com/forms/charles-olson-tour-of-sama-registration/ Saint Francis University’s Center of Excellence for Remote and MedicallyUnder-Served Areas (CERMUSA) is proud to present acclaimed visual artist Charles Olson live via Internet 2 from the Southern Alleghenies Museum of Art on October 23, 2007 from 12-1pm EDT. Through an extensive visual tour and discussion, Mr. Olson will showcase various aspects of his work and give students a rare glimpse into the creative process of one of the America's most prolific painters. Since 1976, Mr. Olson's celebrated paintings have been shown globally in museums, galleries, corporations and university collections. His teaching and his work has inspired countless students over the past 30 years at Saint Francis University. Olson's teaching and paintings have been honored and awarded on numerous occasions including the Harry Schwalb Award of Excellence in Visual Arts. Charles Olson is the current the chairman of the Fine Arts Department at Saint Francis University. A short list of his honors includes :- Who’s Who in American Art 1999-2000, 2004-2005-“Pittsburgh Magazine” and WQED-TV (PBS) Harry Schwalb Award of Excellence in Visual Arts 2001-2002-Indiana University of Pennsylvania Distinguished Alumni 2001-Distinguished Faculty Award Saint Francis Alumni Association 1996- Swatsworth Faculty Award Recipient Saint Francis University 2004- National Honor Society Distinguished Faculty Award Saint Francis University 2005 During the session, participants will also have the opportunity to interact and ask questions. Mr. Olson's presentation is a rare occasion for Saint Francis University, and we are pleased to share this session to remote audiences free of charge. Test calls will be scheduled prior to the session date. More information? Please contact James Gerraughty at (814) 472-3890 or jgerraughty@cermusa.francis.edu
