NextNOW Fest: Exhibition Preview & Reception for Up Close: Hana Ward

NextNOW Fest: Exhibition Preview & Reception for Up Close: Hana Ward

Tuesday, September 10, 2024 • 5–7PM

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ABOUT THE EVENT

Join the UMD Art Gallery for an exhibition preview and reception for their exhibits Faculty Exhibition 2024 and Up Close: Hana Ward.

Up Close: Hana Ward offers an intimate look at the artist's practice across three varied mediums—painting, ceramics, and printmaking. Despite its modest scale, the exhibition delves deeply into themes of personal, spiritual, and environmental rejuvenation.

The works on display by Ward, characterized by their tranquil and introspective essence, also pay homage to and expand upon the ethereal landscape tradition pioneered by Henri Rousseau as well as the scientific writings of George Washington Carver. Her work evokes a sense of wonder, drawing viewers into a realm of contemplation and self-discovery.

This exhibition is organized by Director Taras W. Matla, with administrative support from Program Administrative Specialist Charisma Oparaugo, and design and installation led by Preparator Korey Richardson. Additional contributions by Curatorial Assistants Nan Zhong and Patricia Ortega-Miranda.

Major support is provided by the Dorothy and Nicholas Orem Exhibition Fund. Generous support is provided by the Maryland State Arts Council. This exhibition is in association with University of Maryland's Arts for All initiative.

About UMD Art Gallery's Up Close Series

The Up Close series offers visitors a chance to connect with permanent collection pieces in a more personal and engaged way. Covering everything from Contemporary Art to African and Asian art, this series promotes "slow looking," encouraging deeper exploration and fostering new discoveries through extended, thoughtful observation.

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ABOUT NEXTNOW FEST

Started in 2014, Clarice Presents’ annual NextNOW Fest is an inspiring arts experience that celebrates imagination, creativity and community. In addition to the core festival nights at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, we’re thrilled to continue partnerships with student-led groups, academic departments and university-based arts venues to hold festival events throughout campus.

NextNOW Fest is a signature event in University of Maryland's Arts for All initiative, which leverages the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice to address the grand challenges of our time.

FUNDING

NextNOW Fest is supported in part by the Maryland State Arts Council and The Morris and Gwendolyn Cafritz Foundation. Additional support is provided by Terps After Dark and the University of Maryland's Arts for All initiative. NextNOW Fest's Silent Disc-Glo event is supported by UMD's Student Entertainment Events; and the Vital Signs Mini-Grants Showcase is supported by the Venable Foundation and Pepsi.