Gallery In Louisa - Visiting Artist Program

“The Visiting Artist Program allows students to draw on their own unique talents as they examine the works and lessons of accomplished artists, and we are fortunate to have these artists working hands-on in the classroom.  As we move through the year, the Gallery in Louisa will also showcase the inspired works of CSS students.”

- Hans Wolfe, Visiting Artist Coordinator & Middle School and Upper School Art Teacher
Schedule of Visiting Artist Openings
All Openings include complimentary reception and Gallery Talk by featured artist.

Visiting Artist Exhibition & Gallery Talk: Greg Custer 
Thursday, September 4, 2008, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Custer’s paintings will highlight movement in oils and pastels.

Dance on Paper is a partnership project that will combine the talents of local visiting artists, Ormao dancers, passionate art teachers and students of all ages from The Colorado Springs School, Ft. Carson’s Mountainside Elementary School and The Vanguard School.

Figure-Drawing Workshops: Dance on Paper 
Tuesday and Wednesday, September 23 and 24, 2008 – 12:00 – 2:15 p.m. 
More than 200 invited students will engage in a series of figure-drawing workshops and create a collaborative mural. The students will learn techniques for capturing movement and motion from their art teachers and the visiting artists. Ormao Dance Company will provide professional modern dancers to serve as the figure-drawing models. This partnership project is in celebration of Arts and Humanities month.

Visiting Artist and Student Exhibition & Gallery Panel Discussion: Dance on Paper
Thursday, October 2, 2008 – 3:30 p.m. – 5:30 p.m. - free; open to the public.
This exhibition will feature works inspired by collaborative figure-drawing workshops with modern dancers from Ormao. The Colorado Springs School, Ft. Carson’s Mountainside Elementary School and The Vanguard School students will all contribute works from the figure-drawing workshops for this exhibition. Additionally several local artists’ works will be shown, including Greg Custer, Patience Heyl, Ramona Lapsley, Hans Wolfe, and Ben Worrell. This partnership project is in celebration of Arts and Humanities month.  This partnership project is in celebration of Arts and Humanities month.

Ormao Modern Dance: Fall Concert...Dance on Paper
Saturday, October 18, at 8:00 p.m. and Sunday, October 19, 2008 at 2:00 p.m. 
Inspired by the works of masters, such as Picasso, Matisse and Chihuly, Ormao’s fall concert promises to be one of sculptural beauty and explosive energy. This show’s diverse lineup features favorite repertory, including Tiffany Tinsley-Weeks’ acclaimed Aria, as well as new work by Jan Johnson. Ormao will also be collaborating with the area art students to create a brand new work inspired by their best creations. Additionally, Ormao Dance Company will perform for a special student assembly.  This partnership project is in celebration of Arts and Humanities month. For ticket information visit www.ormaodance.org
 
Visiting Artist Exhibition & Gallery Talk: Patience Heyl
Thursday, November 6, 2008 – 3:30 – 5:30 p.m.
Gallery in Louisa at The Colorado Springs School campus on 21 Broadmoor Ave. 

Visiting Artist Exhibition & Gallery Talk: Ned Aldrich, '83
Thursday, April 2, 2009, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
Gallery in Louisa at The Colorado Springs School campus on 21 Broadmoor Ave. 

Black Forest League Art Show
This exhibit will feature student work from K - 12th grade students from Black Forest League schools.  The Art Show will open in conjunction with the Black Forest League Instrumental Music Clinic and Concert. The concert will be at 7:00 p.m.  
April 17 - May 3, 2009
Gallery in Louisa at The Colorado Springs School campus on 21 Broadmoor Ave. 

Alumni and Senior Art Show
This exhibit will feature works form the Senior Class of 2009 and pieces of Alumni work selected by a jury of judges.
May 19 - May 31, 2009 (will be on display for graduation celebrations and REUNION weekend)
Gallery in Louisa at The Colorado Springs School campus on 21 Broadmoor Ave. 

Gallery Hours

• Tuesday & Wednesday: 3:30 - 5:30 p.m.
• Also open during school events & public events
• Closed Holidays
• For more info on Gallery Hours or to set-up a Gallery Appointment, call 475.9747

Sale of ArtworkProceeds from the sale of artwork benefits the CSS Visual & Performing Arts Program.

Contact Visiting Artist CoordinatorHans Wolfe, Visiting Artist Coordinator & Middle School and Upper School Art Teacher
719.434.3527