Bristol Art Museum Announces A Call for Art Depicting the Eerie, the Lucky, and the Uncanny6/27/2024  The Bristol Art Museum and Rogers Free Library announce a call for art for a new juried community exhibit, ‘Knock on Wood.’ This unique exhibit invites artists to explore the themes of the eerie, the lucky, and the uncanny, drawing inspiration from the shadowy realms between light and dark, reality and illusion. Printmaker and painter Stephen Fisher will serve as the juror for this exhibit which will be on display from Sept. 23 to Nov. 1, 2024, at the Rogers Free Library.
The exhibit's title draws upon the haunting words of The Raven, written by one-time Providence resident Edgar Allan Poe: “But the fact is I was napping, and so gently you came rapping, And so faintly you came tapping, tapping at my chamber door, That I scarce was sure I heard you—here I opened wide the door; — Darkness there and nothing more.” “'Knock on Wood' seeks to delve into the mysterious and the whimsical, the fantastical and the superstitious,” said Vicky McGrath, Bristol Art Museum Board member. “Artists are encouraged to create works that capture the essence of the unknown, tapping into the spaces of fantasy and imagination." Fisher is a Professor of Art at Rhode Island College and renowned for his expertise in printmaking and drawing. His academic credentials include a B.F.A. from Virginia Commonwealth University and an M.F.A. from Yale University, Fisher's work has been showcased in numerous national and international venues. His artistic recognitions include a regional N.E.A. Fellowship, multiple Rhode Island State Council on the Arts Fellowships, and a Graphic Media Achievement Award from American Artist Magazine. Artists must submit and register their entries on the Museum website by Aug. 20. Selected artists will be notified by email no later than Aug. 30. Intake of accepted works at Rogers Free Library, lower level, Sept.18 from 4 to 6 p.m. and Sept. 19 from 1 to 3 p.m. Drawings, paintings, printing making, collage, fiber arts or photography only are accepted for this exhibit and must be 18 inches by 24 inches or smaller. All works must be original and artists are welcome to make them available for sale. No commissions will be taken by the Museum.
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 The Bristol Art Museum announces a collection of artwork created by the late Fall River native artist Peter Strickman, ‘Reflections of an Inner Life,’ that opens on Sat., June 8 at 1 p.m. Strickman, who passed away in 2017, was an artist whose work encompassed the poetry of both the natural and spiritual worlds. The exhibit, on display at The Bristol Art Museum, 10 Wardwell St., is on view Thurs. through Sun., 1 to 4 p.m. until Sat. July 20. An opening reception will be held on Sun., June 9 at 1 p.m. Strickman was a brilliant student, who, following his junior year of high school, was accepted at Marlboro College in Vermont. After several years of intense study and painting under the influence of instructor Frank Stout, Strickman graduated and embarked on a solo career. With a deft hand and a discerning eye, he embraced a multitude of subjects and styles. “Strickman's joyful landscapes are often a blur of verdant foliage and azure waterways,” reflected guest curator Nancy Whipple. “A darker mood emerges in the artist’s still life and figurative paintings. Inspired by the teachings of Zen Buddhism, he created a body of lyrical ink drawings” Strickman had numerous exhibitions and sold many works. However, at the age of thirty, he withdrew to an inner life, leaving “painting and color behind,” as he wrote. Strickman’s ‘beloved sister, Bonnie,’ has been the caretaker for her brother’s remaining work, which was the genesis for this exhibition. |
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