Photos from last night's Curator's Talk!!!

Boy, was last night a blast. Heyd Fontenot, Jonathan Walz, and Anne Goodyear had an awesome discussion about works in "The Very Queer Portraits of Heyd Fonetenot" AND lead an informative Q & A with the audience. Everyone left with a new understanding of what's really queer in Heyd's art. Big thanks to Heyd, Jonathan, and Anne AND everyone that came out to support!!! Enjoy the pics!

CURATOR'S TALK TOMORROW @ 6:30!!!

The Art Gallery is super happy to invite you (and ALL your friends!) to "The Queerest of Discussions: A Curator's Talk with Heyd Fontenot and Anne Goodyear"

Stop by to learn what motivated Heyd's awesome works in a discussion with the artist himself, Guest Curator Dr. Jonathan F. Walz and National Portrait Gallery Curator Anne Goodyear.

The Talk starts @ 6:30pm, but stop by @ 6:00pm for light refreshments from your favorite organic market and TAG's, Roots Market in Olney, MD

The food, talk, and fun is free and open to the public, so spread the word!

Queer Art, Queer Poetry Photos

So w
hat happens when TAG and 3 of the best poets @ UMD get together? You get "Queer Art, Queer Poetry" of course. Jocelyn Heath, Dan Vera, and Julie R. Enszer graced The Art Gallery (and its many guests) last night. The reading also featured a special viewing of TAG's latest and greatest show "The Very Queer Portraits of Heyd Fontenot" Check out the pics!

Guess WHO'S in the NEWS

Greetings from The Art Gallery!

We here a TAG have been fortunate enough to have received a TON of great press about our latest show "The Very Queer Portraits of Heyd Fontenot" and thought it was high time to share them you, our favorite blog follower. Check out our review in The Washington Post by Editor Michael O'Sullivan:

http://www.washingtonpost.com/gog/exhibits/the-very-queer-portraits-of-heyd-fontenot,1170839/critic-review.html

AND David J. Hoffman's review in the Washington Blade:

http://www.washingtonblade.com/2010/09/16/busy-season-on-tap-for-local-galleries/

AND New American Paintings Blog Interview with Heyd:

http://newamericanpaintings.wordpress.com/2010/10/08/qa-heyd-fontenot/

Overwhelmed by all the awesome press! Happy Reading!!!!!

Opening Reception Pics

Alright, so you've waited long enough. T.A.G. had a lot of fun on Wednesday night. Take a peak at some of the pictures taken that evening AND be sure to visit T.A.G.'s Facebook album! Find us there @ "The Art Gallery At The University of Maryland"

Clarina Bezzola: STRUCTURE

FYI to all T.A.G. fans: Visit the Stamp Gallery (located in Stamp Student Union) for the opening reception for "Clarina Bezzola: Structure" from 5-6:30pm on September 2, 2010 AND then follow everyone to the Art-Sociology Building to receive a once-in-a-lifetime treat.... A live performance from Clarina Bezzola!

The one and only Clarina Bezzola will present the LIVE ARTIST PERFORMANCE "Lamentation" @ 6:30 in the Art-Sociology Building's Atrium on September 2, 2010.

Please visit www.thestamp.umd.edu/gallery for more information about "Clarina Bezzola: STRUCTURE" and Clarina's live performance! See you there!

"The Very Queer Portraits of Heyd Fontenot" Opening Reception and Exhibtion

What does "queer" mean to you??? That's the question Heyd Fontenot, Guest Curator Jonathan Walz, and The Art Gallery pose beginning Wednesday, September 1, 2010 at 5:00 pm. Stop by between 5pm-7pm for our "The Very Queer Portraits of Heyd Fontenot"Opening reception! View super cool art by Austin, TX artist Heyd Fontenot and sample some tasty treats from super cool Roots Market in Olney, MD. The reception and exhibition are free and open to the public, so bring a friend!


Public Opening Reception
Wednesday, September 1, 2010 from 5:00pm to 7:00 pm
Second Floor Atrium, Art-Sociology Building

University of Maryland, College Park
Refreshments courtesy of Roots Market, Olney MD.