Treasure Revealed: Art From the Sacramento State Collection Appears in New Exhibit
Once again, art has proven to be a common denominator and a universal language. Six diverse departments at California State University, Sacramento (CSUS) have found a common bond in each of their own departments’ art collections. Over the years artworks have been donated and purchased throughout the university but not in a cohesive manner. There has been no central or unifying base or point-person to oversee the art. Fascinating works acquired over the past 60 years, but held separately and never shared until now, have finally seen the light of day in an illuminating new group show.
“Treasure Revealed,” the resulting exhibition, is on display in the CSUS University Union Gallery through September 24. While small in quantity, the show displays just the tip of the iceberg of a culturally diverse campus art collection, steeped in history and rich in resources. The underlying attempt here, according the show’s brochure is, “…that this exhibition will inspire interest in students, faculty, staff and community and gain support for a permanent collection gallery and study center.”
Participating departments and their art collection managers include: Sheila O’Neill, Emerita Librarian and former Head, Department of Special Collections and University Archives; George Paganelis, Curator of the Tsakopoulos Hellenic Collection; Rebecca Voorhees, Manager and Curator of the The University Union Gallery; Phil Hitchcock, Director of the University Library Gallery; Terri Castaneda, Curator of Ethnology, Anthropology Museum; and Elaine O’Brien and Nancy Wylie, Managers of the Art Department Collection.
A panel discussion, “What Treasures Do We Hold? What Are They Good For? How Do We Care For Them?” will take place on Thursday, September 17 from 5:00–7:00 pm in the Orchard Suite of The University Union.
The University Union Gallery is located on the second floor of the University Union and is open Monday – Friday, 10:30 am – 3:30 pm, and from 5:00 – 8:00 pm on Wednesdays and Thursdays. The show and panel discussion are free and open to the public.
For further information call 916-278-6997 or www.theuniversityunion.com/gallery
Great article Lesley!!!