Astronomical: Gazing Inward & Beyond

The artists in Astronomical: Gazing Inward and Beyond look to celestial bodies of constellations and galaxies that have sparked curiosity, amazement, narrative folklores, the metaphysical and scientific discoveries since Mesopotamian times as source material for their artworks. From paintings depicting deep space, appropriated imaginings of life on other planets, the Astronomy Picture of the Day stream to abstract renderings and graphic collages of cosmos’ powerful divine influence over astrology, the works in the exhibition demonstrate the broad range of artistic explorations, interpretations and experimentations found in the vast and awesome material realm of outer space and the Earth.

Participating artists include: Dana Beck, Charles W. Bennett, Shana Dansereau, Alicia Fredericks, Katelyn B. Knight, Ryan Makowski, Haley Malone, Christine McHugh, Christina Roett, Matthew Small, Erica Ryan Stallones, LeRoy Stevens and Andrea B. Wallace.

STARWATCH and Exhibition Tour
August 22nd 6 - 10 p.m.
The Hicks Art Center Gallery is thrilled to collaborate with Bucks-Mont Astronomy Association to present a free and open to the public Star Watch on August 22, 2023 from 6 – 10 p.m. In conjunction with the exhibition, Astronomical: Gazing Inward & Beyond, Exhibitions Associate Clifford Eberly will lead a walk through in the gallery at 6 p.m. with participating artists Katelyn B. Knight, Christine McHugh and Andrea Wallace and faculty Caren Friedman. Following the tour, attendees are invited to purchase delicious, authentic Thai food and beverages from the Thai Cha Chak Food Truck outside Hicks Art Center. At dusk, BMAA club members will have telescopes available to look through and will be on hand to answer questions.
Dress warmly and bring binoculars or your own telescopes if you have them. We ask that you leave your pets at home for the safety and comfort of other participants and to prevent potential damage to delicate equipment.
For comfortable seating, attendees are encouraged to bring blankets and lawn chairs in addition to their curiosity and taste buds!

Exhibition Dates: June 5 - September 8, 2023
Gallery Hours:
Monday - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

To read the press release, please follow this link.

Installation images