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Sara Stepp,interim director of Mulvane Art Museum observes the art work on the first friday reception. The re0.0ception was held to showcase the art work themed “CANVAS AND PAPER: from the studio of Ed Navone.”
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Connie Gibbons, director emeritus of the Mulvane Art Museum, makes remarks about the reception. Gibbons described the art pieces of late artist and Washburn Professor Edward Navone displayed in the museum.
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The attendees listen to the remarks made by Gibbons. The attendees from all generations participated in this reception.
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The exhibition celebrates the art work of Navone. The exhibition featured his works from the 1990s and 2000s.
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The attendees greet each other in the reception. There were community members, staff, faculty and students at the event.
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One of the community members examines the art work.There were various kinds of unique artwork.
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Jancy Pettit (left) and Jannet Zoble (right), attendees, observe the art piece. The exhibition featured self-portraits of Navone.
On May 2, the Mulvane Art Museum hosted a First Friday Reception in celebration of “Canvas and paper: from the studio of Ed Navone” from 5-7 p.m.
“I think it’s a good casual atmosphere where they get to appreciate art with other art lovers, and there’s always good food so that it always connects people,” said Sara Stepp, interim director of the Mulvane Art Museum.
The attendees gathered to celebrate the opening of the exhibition honoring the late Edward Navone, a longtime Washburn University professor and artist.
“He was my professor, and I think living in the midwest on the great plains has influenced it somewhat, but I think also my experiences traveling and reading books and seeing the work of other artists and museums has influenced my work,” said Barbara Waterman-Peters, honorary doctor of fine arts.
Emeritus of the Mulvane Art Museum and guest curator of the exhibition, delivered remarks at 6 p.m., providing insights to Navone’s artistic legacy and his impact on the university and local art community.
As the event wrapped up, visitors departed with a deeper appreciation for Navone’s work and enjoyed free refreshments.
Edited by Stuti Khadka and Jeremy Ford.
