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RSSNorthland College students exhibit artwork in Southern Graphics Council Conference
April 19, 2012
The Southern Graphics Council International Conference left a valuable imprint on printmaking art students at Northland College this spring. Northland students Mary Schaubschlager, Madeline Weibel and Emily Schlager recently traveled to New Orleans, Louisiana, to exhibit their artwork and enhance their professional development in printmaking.
The Southern Graphics Council International Conference promotes education about fine art printmaking. Artists from across the nation attend the conference, as well as printmakers from South America, Canada and Europe. Jason Terry, Associate Professor of Art at Northland College, accompanied students to the conference.
"Northland College places great emphasis on experiential learning. It's important for students to receive training and development opportunities among their peers so they can grow and thrive in their chosen career," says Terry.
Students participated in an "open portfolio" event where artists exhibit artwork alongside their peers.
"I displayed my work at this event and it helped me to develop confident communication about my work, as well as connect with artists who create similar art," says Emily Schlager, a senior art student at Northland College. "I participated in the Career Mentorship Program, which matches students and emerging artists with professionals and professors who have similar interests. It was a learning experience just to try to present my work and ideas to a complete stranger within a half hour, but having the advice and ideas of a fresh set of eyes was invaluable."
The Southern Graphics Council International Conference is a nonprofit organization that formed in 1973 to showcase printmaking programs and other studio art forms.
Northland students were able to attend the conference after receiving grant money through the Parsonage Fund at Northland College. Robert Parsonage, 10th president of Northland College (1987-2002), adopted the ideal of being a "servant leader." The Parsonage Fund was set up in part to honor his service to the college community and connect students' visions to community service. Robert Parsonage sought to encourage students' imagination and prepare them in becoming citizen-leaders of the future. The Parsonage Fund has supported more than 775 students since its inception in 2002-2003, awarding more than $265,000.
