Nazareth College to create New Media gallery space with grant from Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation

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Ron Netsky, chairperson, Nazareth College Department of Art, surveys New Media equipment in the Arts Center Gallery, purchased with a grant from the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation.

ROCHESTER, NY (03/29/2013)(readMedia)-- Nazareth College has been awarded a $33,605 grant from the Max and Marian Farash Charitable Foundation to create a New Media exhibit space within its Arts Center Gallery. The space will be the region's first academic New Media gallery.

New Media exhibit spaces furnished with special equipment are used throughout the art world as artists seek ways to share their work globally without the labor and fees associated with shipping it. This grant will allow the Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery to introduce digital and video formats into its exhibits, and give participating artists new levels of interactivity between themselves and their audiences.

"New Media is an exciting new frontier in the art world," explains Ron Netsky, chairperson, Nazareth College Department of Art. "In some cases it involves art that only exists electronically. The digital equipment we were able to purchase with the grant money will make it possible to bring cutting-edge work from around the world to Nazareth. It will also provide the means for our students to create and present works involving New Media."

The grant was obtained by former Nazareth College Gallery Director, Cathy Sweet, whose proposal states, "In addition to providing artists with new methods for creative expression, it is important to note that New Media is also helping to redefine our notion of aesthetics."

The College will begin using the New Media exhibit space with the Department of Art's Undergraduate Show, on display March 29-April 21.

About Nazareth College

Nazareth is a coeducational, independent college on a suburban campus just outside Rochester, N.Y. The College challenges students to rise to their potential with a liberal arts and sciences foundation, professional programs, experiential learning, and an innovative curriculum that addresses the current and emerging needs of the world - ranging from economics to physical therapy to environmental science. With more than 40 undergraduate, graduate, and continuing education programs, a vibrant arts center and a variety of athletics, clubs and organizations, Nazareth prepares students to be successful professionals and engaged citizens. For more information, visit www.naz.edu.

About the Nazareth College Department of Art

The Nazareth College Department of Art offers under-graduate programs in studio art, art education, and art history as well as graphics and illustration. The College offers graduate programs in art education and art therapy.

Nazareth has built two new state-of-the-art galleries to serve the College and the community that are a vibrant part of the Arts Center at large. For additional information, visit www.naz.edu/art.

About the Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery

The vision of the Nazareth College Arts Center Gallery is to be regionally and nationally recognized as an artistic institution that contributes to the cultural and educational life of students, faculty, and the larger community by providing a venue for high-quality, diverse artwork that advances intellectual exploration, aesthetic evaluation, and critical inquiry. Exhibitions are curated under the direction of the fine art faculty at Nazareth College by invitation. For gallery hours, call the automated information line (585) 389-5073 or visit www.naz.edu/art/arts-center-gallery.

About the Colacino Gallery

Established through the generous support of Margaret Colacino, artist and art educator, the Colacino Gallery serves as a cultural and educational resource for Nazareth students as well as the greater Rochester community. Its goal is to complement the liberal arts by fostering critical thinking, intellectual diversity, visual literacy, and aesthetic values. In addition to exhibitions generated in-house, artists are invited to submit proposals for solo or small group shows. The Colacino Gallery is located in the Art Department wing of the Arts Center complex on the second floor. For gallery hours, call the automated information line (585) 389-2532 or visit www.naz.edu/art/colacino-art-gallery.

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