In December 2010, the H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art featured "The Marvelous Toys and Fabulous Things" show."A Remembrance of Awakened Birds": Exhibit was featured in September in the H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art. In Fall 2009, Carthage presented the works of Diederich Kortlang.Carthage's popular Christmas exhibit featured nativity sets from around the world.The artwork of four Carthage students was featured in a Racine gallery, in a show organized by a studio art major.In Spring 2010, senior art students created a mural in downtown Kenosha.The H.F. Johnson Gallery ended the 2009-2010 season with a Faculty Art Exhibition.

In Fall 2009, Carthage presented the works of Diederich Kortlang.

Art & Art History

Past News

International Nativity Crèche exhibit at H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art

See more than 80 Nativity crèche sets and related paintings, fabric wall hangings, and sculptures from around the world. more...

 
Artist and Documentary Film Maker to visit Carthage

Artist and documentary filmmaker Wing Young Huie will visit Carthage at 4 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, to talk about his work and screen his film, Looking for Asian America: An Ethnocentric Tour.  more...

 
"One Fine Sunday in the Funny Pages" at H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art through Nov. 5

The H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art kicks off its 2011-12 exhibition season with a celebration of a quintessentially American Sunday pleasure. more...

 
Carthage presents Festival of Cartooning

Kenosha's Festival of Cartooning will be held Sept. 14-16 in conjunction with the opening of the H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art's first exhibit of the 2011-12 season. more...

 
'Retracing Our Steps: A Photo Journey Through 100 Years of Taiwan'

Hedberg Library welcomes traveling photography exhibit July 13-25. more...

 
Learn about Adobe Photoshop Lightroom 3 in Niemann Media Theatre on Tuesday

Certified Adobe instructor Nancy Strahinic will be on campus Tuesday, April 19. more...

 
Art gallery features work by Carthage students

Northern Lights Gallery in Racine holds its second annual Carthage Student Art Show. "Shades of Self Expression" features work by five Carthage students. An opening reception will be held at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 16.  more...

 
Adjunct art professor featured in Tampa Bay exhibit

Beth Shadur to have work featured in "New Talent" exhibit at Brad Cooper Gallery in Tampa, Fla.  more...

 
Professors announce 2012 J-Term trips

Where will you spend J-Term 2012? How about Ireland, Italy, Sweden, Honduras, China, New Zealand, Senegal, or Germany? more...

 
Carthage welcomes Frank Lloyd Wright expert to campus

Renowned architectural historian Anthony Alofsin is this year's Sam and Gene Johnson Distinguished Visitor. He will give public lectures on Monday and Wednesday, and speak at a luncheon of the Carthage Business and Professional Coalition. more...

 
"Ethereal Fauna": Art and the Animal Within

More than 40 Chicago-area artists explore the inner animal muse within each of us in a new exhibit at the H. F. Johnson Gallery of Art. The exhibit continues through May 19. more...

 
"The Art of Process": A behind-the-scenes look at graphic novels

New exhibit in Hedberg Library explores the step-by-step process of creating art for graphic novels. A special Artist's Talk with illustrator Sara Varon will be held April 18. more...

 
Art professor shows work in solo exhibit in Chicago gallery

Professor Beth Shadur's away with the faeries series will be featured in a solo exhibit at Avram Eisen Gallery in Chicago. The exhibit runs from March 25 to April 24. more...

 
Historian discusses women in Old West

History professor Susan Lee Johnson closes the "Models of Leadership" lecture series March 8 with a free lecture about two unusual amateur female historians of Wild West hero Kit Carson. more...

 
Art Department holds Careers In Visual Art Day

Join the Art Department for Careers In Visual Art Day to learn the different career options available for students who major in art.  more...

 
Carthage presents 'Models of Leadership' Speaker Series

Carthage faculty, staff, alumni and students speak on leadership, as part of the new "Creating in the Wild Zone" art exhibit celebrating Women's History Month. more...

 
"Creating in the Wild Zone"

New art exhibit Feb. 2-March 12 features work by Carthage women faculty and staff. An opening reception will be held at 4:30 p.m. Thursday. more...

 
"The Marvelous Toys and Fabulous Things Show"

Art exhibit explores the magical world of toys, as imagined by artists Kathy Weaver, Bill Reid, David Holmes and more. more...

 
Art Department seeks Assistant Professor of Art

The Department of Art at Carthage College invites applications for the position of Assistant Professor of Art, Studio Foundations. An M.F.A. in Studio Art is required for this three-year, full-time, renewable position.  more...

 
Carthage welcomes celebrated poet Anne Waldman

Activist and author of more than 40 books of poetry will speak on poetry and activism, and perform her work, on Thursday, Nov. 18. more...

 
Exhibit: "Ideas I Have"

The H.F. Johnson Gallery of Art features performance, photography, sculpture and video by six artists. more...

 
Connie Wolfe featured in Chicago's "Art Loop Open"

Her drawing "Daybreak" was selected for Chicago's first Art Loop Open. more...

 
Milwaukee gallery features work by Carthage graduate

Heidi Keyes shows work in Caggio Art Gallery Oct. 15-Nov. 10.  more...

 
Carthage art professor one of 14 artists in Chicago Artists Coalition Gallery

Connie Wolfe was selected through a juried competition to be a Coalition Gallery artist for the 2010-11 year.

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Learn about the Business of Children's Publishing

The Center for Children's Literature welcomes guest speakers including authors, illustrators, publishers, editors, and agents to annual event Oct. 1-2. more...

 

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