'Rock, Paper, Scissors' exhibit at Aurora University gallery showcases works by 11 artists

AURORA, Ill. - "Rock, Paper, Scissors: Process & Perception," an exhibit by 11 artists, will be on display at the Aurora University Schingoethe Art Gallery from Jan. 19 to Feb. 29.

The display in Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place, is free to the public. An opening reception will be held from 4:30 to 7 p.m. on Jan. 19. Artists featured in the exhibit are Marissa Bero, Robert Blunk, G.E. Colpitts, Brian Dettmer, Katie Kahn, Kari Kraus, Nancy Legner, Maria Park, Matthew Picton, Mark Rospenda and Sarah Steinwachs.

Meg Bero, Schingoethe Gallery director, curated the display. She said the exhibit explores the relationship between an artist's vision, medium and process.

Gallery hours are 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Thursday; 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Friday; and 1 to 4 p.m. Sunday. For more information, call (630) 844-7843 , email museum@aurora.edu or visit aurora.edu/museum/gallery.

March 17: AU art exhibit: Chris Pappan

AURORA, Ill.--Aurora University will host "History Re-Imagined: The Art of Chris Pappan: Ledger Drawings, Paintings and Installation” by the Chicago Native American artist from Thursday (March 17) to May 27.

The free public exhibit will be in the Schingoethe Center for Native American Cultures at Dunham Hall, 1400 Marseillaise Place.

Pappan will greet the public at an opening reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. Thursday at the museum.

A companion slide lecture, "In Two Worlds--Ledger Drawing of the Plains Indians," will be presented by Meg Bero of Batavia, Executive Director of the Schingoethe Center, at 6:30 p.m. March 23 at the museum.

Museum hours are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Wednesday through Friday and 1 to 4 p.m. on Sunday. Call (630) 844-7843, e-mail museum@aurora.edu or visit aurora.edu/museum for more information.