Nesbitt--Perry L. (Gallery of Art Director)

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# Title Date Summary
1 Three exhibitions to open at University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art February 25; public reception set for February 28
Public Relations News Release 1990:358, p.1
Abstract art exhibitions will be open to the public at UNI. Artists include: Yoshishige Furukawa, Sally Hutchison, Michelle Amato, Fontaine Dunn, Clarence Morgan, and James R. Perry.
2 "Magic Silver Show" national competitive exhibition to open January 21 in University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art
Public Relations News Release 1990:284, p.1
Department of Art hosts national competitive exhibition. Robert Fichter serves as juror for the show.
3 Art lecture Wednesday at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:231, p.1
JoAnn Schnabel to present lecture in conjunction with an exhibition of her art.
4 "Bad Paintings" artist Cham Hendon to visit University of Northern Iowa Tuesday
Public Relations News Release 1990:216, p.1
Artist Cham Hendon will lecture at UNI in conjunction with a display of his work.
5 Three new exhibitions to open at University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art November 12
Public Relations News Release 1990:178, p.1
Art exhibitions by Robert Fichter, Cham Hendon, and JoAnn Schnabel set to open at UNI. Public lectures by the artists are also scheduled.
6 Nationally-known art critic to give lectures Tuesday at University of Northern Iowa
Public Relations News Release 1990:154, p.1
Art critic and poet John Yau will lecture at UNI.
7 Iowa Art Council denies funding for hog oilers; Attempting to bring new audiences
Northern Iowan 87:13, p.5
Iowa Arts Council rejected grant to fund brochure promoting hog oiler display at Gallery of Art; photo.
8 Collectors of hog oiler exhibit to give public lecture Thursday (October 11) at University of Northern Iowa gallery of art
Public Relations News Release 1990:103, p.1
Bobby and Louise Coates will give a lecture on their art exhibit. The works of Bill Henderson, John Yau, and Richard Colburn are also on exhibit.
9 Three exhibitions to run at University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art October 8-November 4
Public Relations News Release 1990:71, p.1
Gallery of Art hosts exhibitions of hog oilers, photos, and paintings.
10 University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art exhibit September 4-29 to feature work by artists Peter Gourfain, Randy Strathman-Becker and April Greiman
Public Relations News Release 1990:12, p.1
Examples of ceramics, wood carvings, and wall banners featured in art exhibit.
11 Artistic freedom of expression promised
Northern Iowan 86:57, p.1
Perry Nesbitt gives his viewpoint on NEH funding for controversial work.
12 Award winners in Northern Iowa's annual juried student art exhibition announced.
Public Relations News Release 1989:574, p.1
Eleven student art works were selected for the honors by Juror Bill Leaf, professor of art at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. He selected the winners from among the 73 art works for the exhibition, representing the creative efforts of 56 students.
13 Director of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art defends funding for National Endowment for the Arts
Public Relations News Release 1989:554, p.1
Perry Nesbitt, director of the Gallery of Art, defends the National Endowment for the Arts from Congress members criticizing its support of controversial artwork.
14 Censoring art -- Who should decide what is offensive?
Public Relations News Release 1989:536, p.1
Perry Nesbitt, director of the Northern Iowa Art Gallery, expresses concern over labeling artists and their work as 'offensive', believing that such labels may prevent artists from taking risks.
15 UNI gallery director receives award
Northern Iowan 86:41, p.6
Perry Nesbitt wins award for catalogue on Tibetan art.
16 Gallery of art director at University of Northern Iowa receives award.
Public Relations News Release 1989:409, p.1
Perry Nesbitt received an award of excellence from the American Federation of the Arts for an exhibition catalogue. The catalogue, on "The Art of Tibet," was one of only 25 award winners in the "Books and Catalogues" category of the competition.
17 Faculty exhibit at University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will feature wide variety of media, styles, subjects
Public Relations News Release 1989:331, p.1
The works of Professors Felipe Echeverria, Tom Stancliffe, Richard Colburn, Anthony Yuen, Joan Webster-Vore, and Marc Moulton are displayed in the Gallery of Art's Faculty Exhibition.
18 Portfolio: the permanent collection
Northern Iowa Today 73:2, p.36
Pieces from Gallery of Art; photo.
19 Artworks present issues, tell stories with fibers
Northern Iowan 86:20, p.8
Perry Nesbitt talks about the exhibition of narrative fiber artworks now on display.
20 Correction: public lecture for opening of "fiber: fabrication/revelation" is Nov. 14 at the University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art.
Public Relations News Release 1989:231, p.1
The public lecture will feature artist Lilian Tyrrell. The news release dated Nov. 7 incorrectly listed the date of the lecture as Nov. 13, and artist Mary Bero as speaker.
21 Major fiber art exhibition featuring four nationally-known artists coming to University of Northern Iowa gallery of art Nov. 13 to Dec. 16.
Public Relations News Release 1989:228, p.1
Shari Urquhart creates large scale hooked rugs, to be hung as tapestries. Faith Ringgold translates her experiences into "story quilts." Lilian Tyrrell is a weaver. Mary Bero creates brightly-colored miniature portraits in intricate embroidered stitchery.
22 Gallery challenge faces Nesbitt
Northern Iowan 86:2, p.5
Perry Nesbitt named gallery director; background and goals.
23 New director for University of Northern Iowa gallery of art plans to expand permanent collection, bring in expert speakers.
Public Relations News Release 1989:21, p.1
Perry Nesbitt was named director of the UNI Gallery of Art. The challenge of supervising a permanent collection of art, and an energetic art faculty were two key factors that attracted Perry.