tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8765036356821762412024-03-19T03:25:33.718-07:00XYZ Art GalleryXYZ Gallery is a student-run venue dedicated to showcasing art, architecture, and design in the Blacksburg and Virginia Tech community for over 20 years.Alihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06399205604042658821noreply@blogger.comBlogger53125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-55892197116107996512012-02-23T06:37:00.001-08:002012-02-23T06:39:39.903-08:00"The Art of State-Shifting" tonight at XYZ<span style="font-size:130%;">Tonight at 6 p.m. Kanta Bosniak is giving an artist talk and informal gallery walk through for her show "Icons, Mandalas, and Images of Love." Check it out on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/events/251420851606438/">Facebook</a>!</span>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-88652267471061540922012-02-19T12:59:00.001-08:002012-02-29T15:11:02.438-08:00What's Going on at XYZ<style>@font-face { font-family: "Arial"; }@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }p.MsoHeader, li.MsoHeader, div.MsoHeader { margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; font-size: 12pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }span.HeaderChar { }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:20pt;" ><u><span style="color:black;">Schedule of Events for Spring 2012</span></u></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:20pt;" > </span><span style=";font-family:Calibri;font-size:16pt;" ><br /></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><span style=""> </span>“Icons, Madalas, and Images of Love” by Kanta Bosniak</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >February 9 – 28</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Opening Reception: February 9, 6-8pm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Artist Talk: February 23, 6pm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Virginia Tech Faculty Show</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >March 15 – April 1</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Opening Reception: March 15, 6-8pm</span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><span style=""> </span>“Rock the Blocks” Blacksburg Arts Festival<span style=""> </span></span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >March 23 and 24</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Extended gallery hours for Faculty Show</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >“Pocket Vinyl” one-man piano band and on stage artist</span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >April 5, 8pm</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Admission: donation only</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Virginia Tech Senior Shows</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" > featuring Sarah Huffman, David Costa, Courtney Freed, and Andrea Rampone</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >April 16 – May 7</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Opening Receptions TBA</span></p><p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" ><br /></span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" > </span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpMiddle" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><b style=""><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >Poetry and Music Benefit</span></b><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" > for XYZ at Duck Pond Amphitheater</span></p> <p class="MsoNormalCxSpLast" style="text-align: center;" align="center"><span style=";font-family:Arial;font-size:14pt;" >April 28, 2-5pm</span></p>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-2792768175196237352012-02-01T12:59:00.000-08:002012-02-01T13:00:19.716-08:00Upcoming exhibition at XYZ:<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRBqL_3D5T9NPfo0o0wLGomCLVaLhWWVJcdIQTUFCKNPHKlUPs4AhOXKrwjHVLfMexCMNUK6ltF-Lpiwjvz2_xA7-7ISuEfA_fk3jozUwhh8jEAqZusU1998WJ9uFd3ugHm0urtTKpUat/s1600/KBosniakPoster.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiWRBqL_3D5T9NPfo0o0wLGomCLVaLhWWVJcdIQTUFCKNPHKlUPs4AhOXKrwjHVLfMexCMNUK6ltF-Lpiwjvz2_xA7-7ISuEfA_fk3jozUwhh8jEAqZusU1998WJ9uFd3ugHm0urtTKpUat/s320/KBosniakPoster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5704274896073927346" border="0" /></a>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-51126963572974823982012-01-23T21:14:00.000-08:002012-01-23T21:15:09.495-08:00Open mic night this Friday at XYZ<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMsCLk27rHi1yaCygM1C8EEDYH8uinEHPf7jMFYd1zf7ryl36NmwKX1CVU8Xor0pJmONVUqJ1SsX6bHZpZWIfYiaSVYLxebJC6BMXMpFc7gTjiT_B5CSVtpBI8RSlKrQZOKMQi-7x7onz/s1600/poly_performance.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 282px; height: 376px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUMsCLk27rHi1yaCygM1C8EEDYH8uinEHPf7jMFYd1zf7ryl36NmwKX1CVU8Xor0pJmONVUqJ1SsX6bHZpZWIfYiaSVYLxebJC6BMXMpFc7gTjiT_B5CSVtpBI8RSlKrQZOKMQi-7x7onz/s320/poly_performance.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5701062634890903058" border="0" /></a>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-65649346028718708812011-12-06T20:14:00.001-08:002011-12-06T20:16:11.439-08:00Senior Studio ExhibitionThanks to all who contributed to the success of Silent Night!<br /><br />Next up at XYZ- Senior Studio Exhibition "Characters" opening this Friday 6-9pm. Come see the amazing talent of Virginia Tech's graduating art students!XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-80520703543219998232011-11-27T15:23:00.001-08:002011-11-27T15:26:54.700-08:00Ticket Sales for Silent Night<span style="font-size:130%;">Buy your tickets for 'Silent Night' THIS WEEK!<br />Tickets in advance only $2<br /><br />Dates for ticket sales:<br /><br />Monday, November 28th: 9am - 6pm at the gallery (223 North Main Street)<br />Thursday, December 1st: 2pm-5pm Squires Student Center (at the booth by ABP)<br /><br />If you can't make it to ticket sales, buy your ticket at the door on the night of the event for only $3<br /><br />See you at the gallery for Silent Night this Friday from 6 to 10pm! </span>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-22441869882074320262011-11-08T06:54:00.001-08:002011-11-21T09:01:44.404-08:00'Silent Night' Call for Submissions<style>@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }@font-face { font-family: "Cambria"; }@font-face { font-family: "Lucida Grande"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }p.MsoAcetate, li.MsoAcetate, div.MsoAcetate { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 9pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }span.BalloonTextChar { font-family: "Lucida Grande"; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTuIpd02XvFKE6D-jyBYqQSI_xEWCDrx3G0mUk4WJ1RKvq99VThFAuqmtVzJB-wcKG-cvNRHhi963Aas7dTqh9pw_3OFxmXnv9RfbJUKwxC1-bI6kEIVVeQnCLXEX5bp4wF2QNU3oP37L/s1600/XYZ+Christmas+logo.png"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 188px; height: 184px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkTuIpd02XvFKE6D-jyBYqQSI_xEWCDrx3G0mUk4WJ1RKvq99VThFAuqmtVzJB-wcKG-cvNRHhi963Aas7dTqh9pw_3OFxmXnv9RfbJUKwxC1-bI6kEIVVeQnCLXEX5bp4wF2QNU3oP37L/s320/XYZ+Christmas+logo.png" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672638594541129570" border="0" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;color:red;" >What:</span></b></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" > The XYZ Art Gallery is hosting our second annual <span style="font-weight: bold;">Silent Night Auction!</span> It will be a silent auction event with music, food, friends, and </span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" >AWESOME ARTWORK. We are looking for submissions in all media- painting, drawing, graphic design, photography, ceramics, jewelry, and mixed media. Anything craft related is also encouraged.<br /><br /><b style=""><span style="color:red;">When:</span></b> Friday, December 2<sup>nd</sup>, from 6-10pm.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" ><br /><b style=""><span style="color:red;">Where:</span></b> XYZ Art Gallery, 223 N. Main Street, Located above Pita Vera and Joe’s Diner.<br /><br /><b style=""><span style="color:red;">Why:</span></b><span style=""> </span>The goal of this event is to fundraise for the XYZ Gallery through a spirited night of bidding on artwork. You will have a chance to showcase your work in a fun holiday setting while enjoying live music along with free food and drinks.<br /><br /><b style=""><span style="color:red;">How:</span></b> To attend the event, tickets will be $2 in advance (ticket sales will be announced on our blog and facebook) and $3 at the door.<span style=""> </span>If you would like to submit, please e-mail Sarah Ault at xyzartgallery@gmail.com and follow the directions below.<br /><br /><br /><b style=""><span style="color:red;">E-mail submission directions:<br /></span></b><br /><span style=""> </span>Please e-mail pictures of the work that you are submitting.<span style=""> </span>Title the email “Silent Night Submissions" and send it to </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="mailto:xyzartgallery@gmail.com"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;" >xyzartgallery@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" >.<br /><span style=""> </span><span style=""> </span><br />There will be a $5 submission fee to submit as much work as you’d like. This money will go directly to the gallery's operational costs to ensure the continuation of showcasing local and student artists in our space. Anyone submitting artwork will attend the event free of charge. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" >In the email, please include the title of the work, your full name, approximate size of the work, medium, and your phone number.<br /><br />Please include the amount of your profit that you would like to donate to XYZ (25%, 50%, 75%, 100%). Also include a minimum bid (one-third to one-half of the estimated value is encouraged).<span style=""> </span>Many people attending the show will be students, so please keep their budget in mind to ensure that your work will sell. <a name="_GoBack"></a></span></p> <p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left: 0.25in;"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" >After you submit, you will be informed of a drop off time for the work. This will be one or two weeks before the auction.<br /><br />And lastly, please be sure that your work is </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;" >ready to hang</span></b></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" >! This is mandatory because we will not have time to wire or frame anything that you drop off.<br /> </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" >Questions? Comments? Concerns? Please e-mail Sarah Ault at </span><span style="font-size:100%;"><a href="mailto:xyzartgallery@gmail.com"><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;" >xyzartgallery@gmail.com</span></a></span><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:100%;" > or call/text her at (717) 725-7214.<span style=""> </span> </span></p> <span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:Cambria;font-size:12pt;" ><span style="font-size:100%;"><b style="">Thank you for supporting the XYZ Art Gallery!</b><br />The XYZ Art Gallery Staff</span><b style=""><br /><br /></b></span><b style=""><span style="line-height: 115%;font-family:";font-size:12pt;" > </span></b>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-69584055061946058622011-11-05T08:04:00.000-07:002011-11-05T08:08:24.448-07:00Opening Reception tonight<span style="font-size:130%;">Studio Terram Art Show is opening TONIGHT at the gallery from 6-8pm! Come see the creative talent of Virginia Tech art students! Admission is free as always, donations encouraged.</span> <span style="font-size:130%;">The show will run through November 14th.<br /><br />Check out the <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=275782042452515">facebook event</a> for more info </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">See you tonight!</span>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-82681090395867219062011-10-31T10:05:00.000-07:002011-10-31T10:06:18.809-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieW9zYtaKKMsr2h8hR1q2Uh6wdTlg3jTC7OZZ8y09ZbZRW2EV950YIXY4ZdTx4omENt9XIQw5cGDzrOfHz1PSmgfTu2GOeoYo8dqpbGVdLtg_3x84FItBdDf_SmN8TAuDLG7n1h9x095IH/s1600/invite.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 328px; height: 419px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieW9zYtaKKMsr2h8hR1q2Uh6wdTlg3jTC7OZZ8y09ZbZRW2EV950YIXY4ZdTx4omENt9XIQw5cGDzrOfHz1PSmgfTu2GOeoYo8dqpbGVdLtg_3x84FItBdDf_SmN8TAuDLG7n1h9x095IH/s320/invite.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5669703722112398882" border="0" /></a>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-79905009192135312022011-10-16T20:32:00.000-07:002011-10-21T08:33:57.693-07:00Halloween Art Show<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-au6mvq52XQYOmx2IIygk_h8qQUM4_JScasHV7NGkmnTQNvsgYaIb_9msmZQ3jEPATZMB1t1fJ5j1MABZWkMd-TelEIEOSZOJwh4-2wOthNPXqh8fQnhH3PY6IKdIRxEUAC7bobRuZ11p/s1600/Updated_Halloweenfor16Blocks.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 291px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-au6mvq52XQYOmx2IIygk_h8qQUM4_JScasHV7NGkmnTQNvsgYaIb_9msmZQ3jEPATZMB1t1fJ5j1MABZWkMd-TelEIEOSZOJwh4-2wOthNPXqh8fQnhH3PY6IKdIRxEUAC7bobRuZ11p/s320/Updated_Halloweenfor16Blocks.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5664298975228764226" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">XYZ's Halloween Art Show will be opening THIS Tuesday night </span><span style="font-size:130%;">(10/18)</span><span style="font-size:130%;"> from 6-8pm. The gallery is decorated for Halloween and we have some great art from students and local artists. Spooky snacks and refreshments will be provided, enter if you dare!! </span><br /><br />Open hours for this show:<br />Tuesday Oct 18 6-8pm<br />Thursday Oct 20 5-7pm<br />Sunday Oct 23 12-3pm<br />Tuesday Oct 25 5-7pm<br />Thursday Oct 27 5-7pm<br />Monday Oct 31st 4-6pmXYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-64053861279861208852011-10-04T12:49:00.001-07:002011-10-07T07:01:02.915-07:00Halloween Art Show<span style="font-size:100%;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><a style="color: rgb(255, 102, 0);" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLMeTWfsRmK6pJQS4t8jgrPOD795QPpKiM3nC3S1X0KEnB5r3swRHi0ytWKFdY5fDd2_IGT9ECRtbqqfeculH_3S_tOfeIhiJHuQHLmm6k_ssjQ5OdGRJWTYC31HFhTJ8SDtvRuenawa-z/s1600/xyz_hallo_call.jpg">CALL FOR SUBMISSIONS!!</a></span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);">XYZ is excited to have a <span style="font-weight: bold;">Halloween Art Show</span> this year! Submit your craziest and creepiest artwork to us<span style="font-weight: bold;"> no later than</span> October 13th at 5pm.<br /><br />Directions on how to submit:<br />Email saraha9@vt.edu with 'Halloween Show' as the subject line (this is VERY important!)<br />Submit your work in jpeg format and include your name, title of the work, medium, and approximate size.<br /><br />Artists will be notified if their work is selected via email with further instructions regarding drop off time and an artist agreement form to be completed by each artist.<br /><br />Selected works must be delivered READY TO HANG!!<br /><br />Questions? email us at xyzartgallery@gmail.com or email Sarah directly at saraha9@vt.edu<br /><br />The show will run from October 18th until October 30th. Our opening reception on the 18th is from 6-8pm and will include themed snacks, drinks and COSTUMES!</span></span>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-81700849443709826692011-09-28T08:16:00.000-07:002011-09-28T08:18:56.295-07:00Gallery Hours<span style="font-size:180%;">Just a reminder: During shows XYZ Gallery is open on Tuesday and Thursday nights from 5-7pm, and Sunday afternoons from 12-3 pm. "Art Abroad" is hanging in the gallery now so come check out this great show!</span>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-36880746059258369762011-09-26T13:39:00.000-07:002011-09-26T13:40:44.167-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIeWxB5d2t-MT0cMhyJMnlr9mlTUXnOKNM_kt5K4BmSYeNvxd39qU8dYZqjUM99-Yod_mUiUuhYVT4BQfsT3uL9ZrLyzQAhprN9pma8aMYe5J25AeJkgFZ6g0ma39xFKFOrlFPbiAqYLfH/s1600/Art+Abroad+Poster.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 320px; height: 247px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhIeWxB5d2t-MT0cMhyJMnlr9mlTUXnOKNM_kt5K4BmSYeNvxd39qU8dYZqjUM99-Yod_mUiUuhYVT4BQfsT3uL9ZrLyzQAhprN9pma8aMYe5J25AeJkgFZ6g0ma39xFKFOrlFPbiAqYLfH/s320/Art+Abroad+Poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5656770879731225586" border="0" /></a><br /><h6 class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":1}"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span class="messageBody" ft="{"type":3}">Art Abroad opens tomorrow (Tuesday) night from 5-8pm. International snacks and wine will be provided. Admission is free, donations encouraged. See you there!!</span></span></h6>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-49306359062294140472011-09-22T12:49:00.000-07:002011-09-22T12:51:12.140-07:00<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvMc-x8ytcdhBgbliC-LnTAgzSDnd5va9ZLU9uD9Ln2yFrPZO7Tzrys4quL2Y9Q_Bh_-63xyUh06nBGdD5uqaRuPLoWEo7BPdjqt8HZDJXBtJp31deWNuwgGFYxSBfWGeJ91IyV0CZXKp/s1600/Cookies+and+Art+Poster.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIvMc-x8ytcdhBgbliC-LnTAgzSDnd5va9ZLU9uD9Ln2yFrPZO7Tzrys4quL2Y9Q_Bh_-63xyUh06nBGdD5uqaRuPLoWEo7BPdjqt8HZDJXBtJp31deWNuwgGFYxSBfWGeJ91IyV0CZXKp/s320/Cookies+and+Art+Poster.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5655273674898130754" border="0" /></a><br />Cookies and Art is THIS SUNDAY at the gallery! We will be selling baked goods outside the gallery and art inside at yard sale prices. Come support XYZ by buying delicious baked goods and unique artwork!!XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-73937662108043192722011-09-19T12:11:00.001-07:002011-09-19T12:11:14.403-07:00<style>@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%; color: red;">CALLING ALL ARTISTS, PHOTOGRAPHERS, ARCHITECTS, AND CREATIVE MINDS:<br /></span></b><br /><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">Have you studied abroad or travelled across the globe during your time at Virginia Tech?<span style="color: red;"> XYZ Gallery’s</span> next show will be showcasing art that students or faculty created while studying or travelling abroad! All media are welcome!<br /><br />Why should I submit? It will give students and faculty a chance to visually share experiences abroad with the Blacksburg community in our downtown venue. </span></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;"><br />When will the show be running? The work will be showcased from September 27- October 6 on Tuesdays, Thursdays and Sundays. There will be an opening reception with free food and drinks!</span></p> <a name="_GoBack"></a><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><br />How do I submit? E-mail Sarah Ault at </span><span style="font-size: 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman";"><a href="mailto:saraha9@vt.edu"><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%;">saraha9@vt.edu</span></a></span><span style="font-size: 12pt; line-height: 115%; font-family: "Times New Roman";"> with a jpeg of your work, and please be sure to make the subject of the e-mail “Art Abroad.”<span style=""> </span>The e-mail must also include medium, approximate size, and title. If you are chosen, Sarah will e-mail you with a drop off date and further instruction. When the work is dropped off-IT MUST BE READY TO HANG. The submission deadline will be September 24<sup>th</sup> at 5pm.<br /><br /><br /><br />Thank you for your support of <span style="color: red;">XYZ Gallery</span>!<br /><br />-<span style="color: red;">XYZ Gallery </span>Staff</span>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-10713414357598532622011-09-19T12:10:00.001-07:002011-09-19T12:10:50.203-07:00<style>@font-face { font-family: "Calibri"; }p.MsoNormal, li.MsoNormal, div.MsoNormal { margin: 0in 0in 10pt; line-height: 115%; font-size: 10pt; font-family: "Times New Roman"; }a:link, span.MsoHyperlink { color: blue; text-decoration: underline; }a:visited, span.MsoHyperlinkFollowed { color: purple; text-decoration: underline; }div.Section1 { page: Section1; }</style> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 36pt; line-height: 115%; color: red;">ATTENTION!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!</span></b><b style=""><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%; color: red;"><br /></span></b><b style=""><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">If you have submitted art to <span style="color: red;">XYZ Gallery </span>in the past, and haven’t come to pick it up, please come get it on Wednesday, September 21<sup>st</sup> at 6 pm. If you do not come pick it up, it will become <span style="color: red;">XYZ’s</span> property. We will be selling it at our “Cookies and Art” sale on the following Sunday. If you know you have art here, but can’t come to pick it up, please email the staff at </span></b><a href="mailto:xyzartgallery@gmail.com"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">xyzartgallery@gmail.com</span></b></a><b style=""><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;"> so that we can make arrangements. This does not apply to the people who have art hanging in the “I Know What You Did Last Summer” show. </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><a name="_GoBack"></a><b style=""><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;"> </span></b></p> <p class="MsoNormal"><b style=""><span style="font-size: 20pt; line-height: 115%;">Thank you!<br /><br />-XYZ Gallery Staff<span style="color: red;"></span></span></b></p>XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-8179391384204262012011-09-10T16:17:00.001-07:002011-09-10T16:19:37.144-07:00Show Opening<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAfxf0osNldq8VuqJcG_Y-AhfDrSUr-8d9xkRJGk96ZjSJwJOTAGV0vXWlevgt4M81ux_mTHVRv52N_S_aF1TnFk-gs5yoq8eVFt0YqLGsc5N1x8hPCN4ugwFR_vuEDJ6vyLaDi2UXMoo/s1600/xyz_summer_grey_rec.jpg"><img style="float: left; margin: 0pt 10px 10px 0pt; cursor: pointer; width: 247px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinAfxf0osNldq8VuqJcG_Y-AhfDrSUr-8d9xkRJGk96ZjSJwJOTAGV0vXWlevgt4M81ux_mTHVRv52N_S_aF1TnFk-gs5yoq8eVFt0YqLGsc5N1x8hPCN4ugwFR_vuEDJ6vyLaDi2UXMoo/s320/xyz_summer_grey_rec.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5650874042367735202" border="0" /></a><br />"I Know What You Did Last Summer" is opening this Tuesday! Opening reception from 5-8pm with music and food. No admission fee, donations encouraged. See you there!!XYZ Teamhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12295011472584655574noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-80470740817908983332011-08-26T07:00:00.000-07:002011-08-26T07:02:20.258-07:00<div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=";font-size:20pt;color:red;" >XYZ Gallery<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:20pt;">is pleased to announce their first show of the semester:</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt; text-align: center;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><b><span style=";font-size:20pt;color:red;" >“I Know What You Did Last Summer”</span></b></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=";font-size:20pt;color:red;" > </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">We are asking all students to consider submitting art work that they completed over the summer. This can be work that was completed in a class, on a rainy day, or on vacation! All media is welcome. Feel free to submit painting, drawings, photographs, sculpture, or textiles. All art types of art will be considered! The show will run from September 13<sup>th</sup><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>(Art opening reception) until September 22<sup>nd</sup>. It will give students a chance to show off artwork in a gallery located in downtown Blacksburg!</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style=";font-size:12pt;color:red;" >
<br />How do I submit?<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span></span><span style="font-size:12pt;">You must send an email to<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a target="_blank" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">saraha9@vt.edu</a><span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span> with a subject title “I know what you did last summer submissions.” In the e-mail, you must include your phone number, full name, details of the work (dimensions, medium, title), and a photograph of the work in jpeg format.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><b>THE WORK MUST BE READY TO HANG UPON DROPOFF</b>. That means wired with a mat or frame. If your work is selected, you will be informed off a drop off date. Also- at this point there is no limit for how many works you can submit, but if we have a lot of people submitting, we may ask you to choose your favorite work.</span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;"> </span></div><div style="margin: 0in 0in 0.0001pt;font-family:Calibri,sans-serif;font-size:11pt;"><span style="font-size:12pt;">If you are unsure about anything or have questions, please contact Sarah Ault at<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span><a target="_blank" style="color: blue; text-decoration: underline;">saraha9@vt.edu</a>.<span class="Apple-converted-space"> </span>
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Check out his music at <span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><u><a href="http://www.mixcloud.com/NeverNaught/">http://www.mixcloud.com/NeverNaught/</a></u></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><br /></span></span></span></div><div><span style="color:#0000FF;"><span style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;"><span style="font-size:12.0px"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0); font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 16px; ">DON'T FORGET! to get your tickets for ARTrivederci at our soft opening at Experiential Gallery in Kent Square this Friday from 6-8pm. </span></span></span></span></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family:Verdana, Helvetica, Arial;font-size:100%;color:#0000FF;"><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: 12px;"><br /></span></span></div>Glynis Condonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01225488686806197643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-8028442965532461572011-05-02T15:34:00.000-07:002011-05-02T15:45:35.183-07:00Shows at XYZOnly two shows left at XYZ this semester!! Take a study break to see some amazing art at XYZ gallery<br /><br />Going on now:<br /><span jsid="text">Senior Studio Show Exhibition <span style="font-weight: bold;">"Otherworlds"</span> featuring artists Ben Powell, Wei Hann, and Chris Oehring</span> - last two nights to see it: May 1st and 2nd, 6-7pm<br /><br />Opening May 6th:<span style="font-weight: bold;"> Textile Show</span><br />Opening reception May 6, 7-9pm --Buy your tickets for ARTrivederci!<br />Hours for the show:<br />May 7th: 12-2pm -- and don't forget to attend our event <a href="http://www.facebook.com/BMWGuggenheimLab?utm_source=hootsuite&utm_medium=sm&utm_campaign=twitter#%21/event.php?eid=193447227365471">ARTrivederci</a> from 6-10pm!<br />May 9th: 6-7pm<br />May 10th: 6-7pmKelly Skeenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18340548783508214305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-20688335050694089752011-04-26T07:33:00.000-07:002011-04-26T07:37:13.426-07:00Attention Seniors!!<h6 style="font-family: arial; font-weight: normal;" class="uiStreamMessage" ft="{"type":"msg"}"><span class="messageBody" style="font-size:180%;">Submission deadline for ARTrivederci has been extended to Friday, April 29th! Please email cnye07@vt.edu with your name, number of pieces (up to 5), titles, medium, and approximate value. JPEG photos would also be helpful if available. See precious post for more details or check out our <a href="http://www.facebook.com/#%21/event.php?eid=193447227365471">facebook event</a></span></h6>Kelly Skeenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18340548783508214305noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-37219387401048472152011-04-18T08:18:00.000-07:002011-04-18T08:19:35.194-07:00ARTrivederciXYZ invites you to celebrate Virginia Tech's seniors with an evening of art, food, wine, and music. Please join us on May 7th at Experiential Gallery in Kent Square for the festivities.<br /><br />Tickets are $5 - this includes admission to the event, entertainment, and unlimited refreshments!<br /><br />Open to the public at 6pm. Open to artists at 5pm.<br /><span class="text_exposed_hide"><br /><br /></span><span class="text_exposed_show">SENIORS are encouraged to submit work to cnye07@vt.edu by April 25th. Email should include a JPEG photo, artist's name, title of work, and approximate value ($25, $50, $75, $100, or $100+).<br /><br />Seniors from various disciplines are urged to participate. Ideas include (but are not limited to)...<br />Studio students-paintings, ceramics, framed photographs and drawings, sculptures.<br />Architecture students-framed drawings and watercolors, models, screen prints, project boards, collages, sculptures.<br />Creative Technologies-framed rendered stills, 3D prints.<br />VCD students-framed printed posters.<br /><br />Maximum of 5 submissions per artist. $10 fee per artist. PROFESSIONAL quality work. Submitting seniors please arrive at 5pm for the art swap.<br /><br /><span>Contact cnye07@vt.edu with questions, or visit XYZ's blog at xyzartgallery.blogspot.com</span><wbr><span class="word_break"></span>.</span>Kelly Skeenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18340548783508214305noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-27914847559538711182011-03-30T08:29:00.001-07:002011-03-30T08:31:25.232-07:00Ben & Jerry's Benefit Night TONIGHT!!!Come out to Ben & Jerry's at the Blacksburg location from 5-10pm tonight and a percentage of all ice cream purchased goes directly to the operating costs of XYZ Gallery!!! This is a delicious way to show your support of the gallery. Bring friends along as well!Glynis Condonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01225488686806197643noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-876503635682176241.post-45278103377693603642011-03-30T00:07:00.000-07:002011-03-30T00:08:50.527-07:00Spatial Modularity opening photosCheck out the photos from our architecture show!<br /><br /><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://goo.gl/photos/kE7SjTtw0m" imageanchor="1" style="clear: right; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-left: 1em;"><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/_imX2R-bcYWc/TZLV2ADRf2E/AAAAAAAACno/kaIec_GlKxo/s160-c/SpatialModularityShowOpeningAtXYZ.jpg" border="0" /></a><br /></div><br />Also, be sure to come to the Ben and Jerry's at Kent Square tonight! A portion of the profits will benefit XYZ!cmunchakhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10975512390267118072noreply@blogger.com0