Category: Hamon Arts Library

Collection Spotlight: Film lobby cards, McCord/Renshaw Collection

  For the February collection spotlight from the McCord/Renshaw Collection, this collection contains motion picture lobby cards primarily from the early 1930s. The majority of the films in this collection are represented by a complete set (eight 11 x 14″ lobby cards) and include the original envelope in excellent condition. The earliest films in the collection…Continue Reading Collection Spotlight: Film lobby cards, McCord/Renshaw Collection

Hawn Gallery presents Piecing It Together

The Hawn Gallery presents:  Piecing It Together Danielle Kimzey, Mary Laube & Christopher Reno On view March 31 – May 28, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, April 7th from 6-8 p.m. at the Hawn Gallery, Hamon Arts Library Piecing It Together features works by Danielle Kimzey, Mary Laube, and Christopher Reno. These three painters share an interest…Continue Reading Hawn Gallery presents Piecing It Together

An Interview with Hawn Gallery Exhibiting Artist, Dylan Glynn

Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder, now on view at the Hawn Gallery through March 12th, features animated shorts, digital prints, paintings, and works on paper by Toronto-based artist, Dylan Glynn. In the following interview, Dylan discusses the melding of his animation and painting practices, his vision for this body of work and exhibition, and…Continue Reading An Interview with Hawn Gallery Exhibiting Artist, Dylan Glynn

On View: Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder

Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder On view until March 12th, 2017 in the Hawn Gallery After Order, After Disorder presents a selection of Dylan Glynn’s paintings, works on paper, digital prints, and animated shorts. Glynn, whose practice is rooted in formal life drawing, has developed an ethereal style that captures a fantastical naiveté. Expansive…Continue Reading On View: Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder

Interview with Dr. Rick Worland on G. William Jones & the Tyler Black Film Collection

In 1991, UNT Press published a book, Black Cinema Treasures: Lost and Found, by G. William Jones, Professor of Cinema and Video in the Meadows School of the Arts.  The book, which includes a forward by actor and director Ossie Davis, focuses on a rich trove of films created by pioneer African American filmmakers for Black…Continue Reading Interview with Dr. Rick Worland on G. William Jones & the Tyler Black Film Collection

Hawn Gallery Exhibition Artist, Dylan Glynn, Visits Meadows Art Class

The day before the opening of Dylan Glynn’s exhibition, After Order, After Disorder at the Hawn Gallery, the artist visited Arthur Peña’s Intermediate Painting class to speak with Meadows School of the Arts students. Dylan showed works from his wide-ranging practice – drawings, paintings, digital prints, and animated films – and discussed the trajectory of…Continue Reading Hawn Gallery Exhibition Artist, Dylan Glynn, Visits Meadows Art Class

WFAA Newsfilm Collection: Political Highlights from 1970

The subject of this week’s “Look what I found in the WFAA Newsfilm Collection”  is very appropriate given this last week of the inauguration and presidential politics in the media. The clips from the film collection are a series of interviews with former President George H. W. Bush.  [wpvideo NCCwAcpU] In 1970, after serving two terms in the…Continue Reading WFAA Newsfilm Collection: Political Highlights from 1970

Hawn Gallery presents Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder

The Hawn Gallery presents: Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder On view January 27th – March 12th, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, January 27th from 6-8 p.m. at the Hawn Gallery, Hamon Arts Library After Order, After Disorder features animated shorts, digital prints, paintings, and works on paper by Toronto-based artist, Dylan Glynn. Glynn, whose practice…Continue Reading Hawn Gallery presents Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder

Collection Spotlight: Edward Gustav Eisenlohr art work and papers

Edward Gustav Eisenlohr was born in Ohio to a family of German immigrants. When he was two years old the family relocated to Dallas, where his father established Eisenlohr Drug Store. As a young boy living in Dallas, E. G. Eisenlohr showed a strong aptitude in art, a trait which continued into his adult life….Continue Reading Collection Spotlight: Edward Gustav Eisenlohr art work and papers

Having Fun at Hamon the Origami Way

“I can’t!” “I have never done origami before.” These comments were some of the responses Hamon Arts Library student assistants and others gave when they were first approached with the idea of “Taking an Origami Break.” However, after encouraging a few people – “Just try one easy one” – many participants were hooked!…Continue Reading Having Fun at Hamon the Origami Way

 

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