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American art—rooted in the deeply patriotic time period of 1776—evolved from battlefield scenes to landscapes, morphing into rebellious and purely American abstract art forms. An explosion of pop art, abstract sculpture, experiments with color and mixed media, as well as realism, can all be celebrated as true American art forms.
The Gettysburg Festival ~ Celebrating America explores some of the great icons of the American art world in 2008 including Larry Rivers--“the founding father of pop art;” Paul Davis, who revolutionized the art of the Broadway show poster; Elaine Grove—one of the few great American female sculptors; Bill King, known as America’s original “pop sculptor” and recipient of the 2007 Lifetime Achievement in Contemporary Sculpture Award by the International Sculpture Center; and illustrator Hilary Knight, best known for depicting the blithe spirit of childhood through the celebrated children’s book character Eloise in classic 1950’s style.
Painting, Sculpture, Photography, Color, Metal, Realism, Abstraction: Come explore the works of more than a dozen true American artists whose many media are linked by one common thread--the creative American spirit.
Nathan Slate Joseph Wall Art
 Kline Theater Atrium
Thursday, June 19, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008 ~ See description for times
Sculpture Walk at Gettysburg College
Featuring Hans Van De Bovenkamp, Elaine Grove, Nathan Slate Joseph and Mark Warwick
Gettysburg Festival Main Stage at Gettysburg College
Thursday, June 19, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008 ~ See description for times
“Rhythm, Passion and Color”
An Exhibit by Josh Lehrer, Mary Jo McConnell, John Pomianowski and Michael Rosch
The Sewing Factory
Thursday, June 19, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008 ~ 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Bill King Exhibit
Daily Exhibit
Historic Gettysburg Railroad Station Pavilion
Thursday, June 19, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008 ~ 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
Larry Rivers Exhibit
Historic Gettysburg Railroad Station
Thursday, June 19, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008 ~ 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
“Spotlight on Broadway”
Featuring Paul Davis and Hilary Knight
The Majestic Theater ~ Gallery
Thursday, June 19, 2008 to Sunday, June 29, 2008 ~ 11:00 AM to 7:00 PM
“Rhythm, Passion and Color” Reception
An Exhibit by Josh Lehrer, Mary Jo McConnell, John Pomianowski and Michael Rosch
The Sewing Factory
Thursday, June 19, 2008 ~ 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
The Chittlin Circuit Review: Narrative Paintings on the History of the Blues by Rik Freeman
Schmucker Art Gallery ~ Gettysburg College
Friday, June 20, 2008 to Friday, July 18, 2008 ~ 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
The Chittlin Circuit Review: Narrative Paintings on the History of the Blues by Rik Freeman
Gallery Talk/Opening Reception
Schmucker Art Gallery ~ Gettysburg College
Friday, June 20, 2008 ~ 5:00 PM to 7:00 PM
"Larry Rivers, Public and Private"
Q & A with Director Lana Jokel
A Documentary
Gettysburg Railroad Station
Saturday, June 21, 2008 ~ 1:30 PM
Larry Rivers, Bill King Exhibit Reception
Historic Gettysburg Railroad Station Pavilion
Saturday, June 21, 2008 ~ 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
“Rhythm, Passion and Color” Q&A
Q&A with Artists Michael Rosch, John Pomanowski and Mary Jo McConnell
The Sewing Factory
Sunday, June 22, 2008 ~ 2:00 PM to 4:00 PM
Reception for Five Festival Artists
Featuring Sculptors Hans Van De Bovenkamp, Elaine Grove, Nathan Slate Joseph, Michael Rosch and Mark Warwick
Kline Theater Atrium, Gettysburg College
Friday, June 27, 2008 ~ 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM
“Spotlight on Broadway”
Book Signing with Hilary Knight
The Majestic Theater ~ Gallery
Saturday, June 28, 2008 ~ 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM
“Spotlight on Broadway”
Meet Illustrator Hilary Knight
The Majestic Theater ~ Gallery
Saturday, June 28, 2008 ~ 5:30 PM to 7:00 PM
All artists, repertoire, performance dates, times, venues
are subject to change.
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