Curated by Kate Levin & Patricia Daughton
Honorary Curator: Mayor Scott W. Lang
"Snow in the Morning II"
David Loeffler Smith
Opening Reception March 12, 2010
5 ~ 7:30 p.m.
Music by: Andy McWain on Piano
Wine, Campagne and Beer Cash Bar by Cardoza's
Hors d'heurves by MC Cafe
The New Bedford Art Museum Invitational is a biennial exhibition that provides a view of the contemporary art community in New Bedford while offering a historical perspective of the influence of the Swain School of Design.
Artists invited to show are all currently residing, working or exhibiting in New Bedford. This inaugural exhibition includes a number of works by Swain School Painters, both faculty and alumni, including the work of David Loeffler Smith who was the head of the painting department at Swain beginning in 1962. The work of 37 artists will be in the exhibition.
This inaugural exhibition represents NBAM’s renewed commitment to honor the rich history of art in the city of New Bedford while actively engaging the contemporary arts community. The commitment to honoring New Bedford’s strong artistic community and the vital role it plays in the city’s economic success is echoed in the sponsorship of the exhibition by both the UMASS Dartmouth College of Visual and Performing Arts and the New Bedford Economic Development Council.
ABOUT THE CURATORS:
Patricia Daughton
Patricia is currently employed as the Creative Economy Development Officer for the New Bedford Economic Development Council. The Creative Economy Officer coordinates business development assistance and capital access for creative enterprises, and integrate creative enterprise planning and development into the city's overall economic development strategy. Previously Patricia worked for the AHA! (Art, History and Architecture) Project, New Bedford every 2nd Thursday arts and culture night as the Program Coordinator from 2005 to 2009. Patricia received her Bachelor of Fine Arts (studio major) from the University of Saskatchewan. She later received her Master’s Level in Art Therapy from the Vancouver Art Therapy Institute.
Kate Levin
Kate Levin is a Fine Art Photographer and Proprietor of Crowell’s Fine Art Gallery and Fine Framing Studio. Kate studied at the New England School of Photography and also apprenticed with several internationally recognized photographers. The “Gallery-Frame Shop” model is one that Kate grew up with. First learning the trade as a youngster, Kate was later involved with the opening of another family Gallery-Frame shop in Key West, FL. The purchase of Crowell’s Fine Art was both a stroke of luck and the result of a life’s work unfolding. Established in 1897, Crowell’s Fine Art is contemporary Fine Art Gallery specializing in the Swain School of painters, providing representation to select emerging and mid career artists from the South Coast. Crowell’s Fine Framing Studio provides archival custom framing services as well as museum quality restoration of paintings and works on paper.
