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9/11 10th Anniversary Memorial Exhibition Ceremony and Exhibition
Freyberger Gallery Exhibitions
9/11 10th Anniversary Memorial Exhibition Ceremony and Exhibition
Honoring the 10th Anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001, and the heroes who have fallen, the families torn apart, and those volunteers and professional who helped us all
Event: A memorial event at Penn State Berks is being held on Sunday, Sept. 11, at 4 p.m. with guest speakers, music, and video.
Reception: A reception in the gallery follows immediately through 8 p.m and at the Jewish Cultural Center through 8:30 p.m.
In this historic multi-venue exhibition, art making is motivated by many factors that commenced with the terrorist attacks on Sept. 11, 2001. Due to the tremendous response from artists, the Freyberger Gallery has created two exhibitions:
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Part 1: Crisis and Reaction, September 11 through October 20
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Part 2: Response and Healing November 6 through December 15, 2011
This exhibit is a partnership between the Freyberger Gallery, Penn State Berks, the Jewish Cultural Center, Reading, PA, Penn State Lehigh Valley, and The Yocum Institute for Arts Education, Reading, PA.
A call-to-artists from Marilyn J. Fox, director, Freyberger Gallery brought over 80 submissions, with 40 artists selected, and over 80 works of art. Although the artists come from across the country, their shared experiences bring them together as a community. Some lost siblings, friends or spouses; some did not; some were working and living in or near the target zones; others, not. Some saw and smelled the burning structures and flesh; most watched events unfold on the television. Yet they shared the experience. They felt the pain, lost faith and trust, and were shattered. These artists focus on universally human themes
Anger, Shock, Fear, Loss, Pain, Disbelief, and Suspicion and themes of quieter, reflective explorations also emerge. These embrace reaffirmation of community and identity, healing, spirituality, resolve, and determination. The artists make these feelings, both positive and negative, tangible. They contextualized in paint, photography, brass, and video what needs to be studied, observed, and understood.
The Jewish Cultural Center: Tammy Mitgang, director, features work that explores the silence of post-9/11, the return to spirituality and prayer, and the pervasive suspicion in our post-9/11 world, with a conjunction reception September 11. Exhibit through Dec. 11.
Penn State Lehigh Valley: Gallery director Ann Lalik, will showcase art that combines themes of remembrance, newly established pride, strength and hope. Reception: Sept. 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. Sept. 6 through Oct. 21, 2011. Reception: Sept. 8, 5:30 – 8 p.m.
The Yocum Institute for Arts Education: Susan Rohn director, will present a series of work that explores the consciousness of individuals who are left to pick up the pieces, as seen through artists working with collage and photography, Sept.9 through Oct. 20th. Reception: Sept. 9, 5 – 7 p.m.
Opening Ceremony will include several guest speakers, eye witnesses and artists to discuss the crises of 9-11 and their reactions. A video by artist Scott Peehl, NYC called “Late for Work,” and music are planned for theopening ceremony. Other events, including a theatrical performance and art/healing workshops are scheduled.
Part 1: Crisis and Reaction, September 11 through October 20