When:  March 26th at 2:30 pm
Where:  Room A12

About the Guest Speaker
I cannot think of a more iconic artist of RVA than Matt Lively.  Matt is a Richmond native, and has become one of the most prominent creative voices in the Richmond Art scene.  He has given lectures about his work since DRHSART was established, and has inspired countless students in that time. 

Matt Lively Biography:
I am an artist living in Richmond, Virginia. I work in a 130 year old barn that is close to my family. A lot of things get made in the barn and some of it is shown nationally and internationally. When not in the studio, I teach at VCU and the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts. 

I make images that suggest a story without a beginning or end. Learning to stop before the painting reveals too much is the most delicate aspect of my process. 

It is a real privilege to make a living doing this job. I have high standards - sometimes I hit them and sometimes I don't. I do not consider being overly precious beneficial for my work. I am consistent, work hard and do everything that I know to do to improve but, I allow things to happen naturally while painting. I avoid pretentiousness by working quickly and knowing that my methods and materials are smarter than me.

Application Deadline: Feb 7, 2014
Students will be notified of decision by Feb 19, 2014

Participating students (grades 8 – 12) will gain a strong appreciation of the visual arts, in relation to history and culture, in this competitive 12-week, after-school and Saturday program. Throughout the program, they will interact with visiting artists and museum professionals, discover how to recognize the merits of others’ works, build healthy and lasting relationships with peers and instructors, and develop an understanding of the function of art and museums in society. This leadership program is taught through hands-on workshops, insightful lectures, and engaging discussions. 

Pam Anderson Sutherland will visit DRHSART on September 25th from 12:15 until 2:15.  She will give a 45 minute lecture about her work, and will be available for portfolio reviews during extended study.

Biography:
Pam Anderson Sutherland, an artist residing in Richmond, VA who works in drawing, painting, collage and installation. I have been teaching at The Collegiate School since 1998 and count my students among the most inspiring parts of my life as an artist. I received the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts Fellowship in 2004 for Drawing. Other honors include the Drawing Award at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center Biennial in 2000 (Marcos Ramirez, curator). I was included in the Arlington Arts Center Juried Exhibition in 2000 as well (Jane Farver, curator). Solo shows include Souvenirs of Daily Life at Second Street Gallery in Charlottesville in 2001; one heArt, an installation at the Orange Door Gallery in Richmond in 2003; New Drawings at ADA Gallery in 2004; Too Much Sugar at Main Art Gallery in September 2006;  and both Esoteric Blanket in January 2007 and Ghosts from a Middle Place in February 2010 at Kathryn Markel Gallery in NYC. My work was published in the Open Studio Press’ Studio Visit in 2008. Finally, I was the 2009 recipient of the Theresa Pollak Prize for Excellence in Fine Art given by Richmond Magazine; my art and home were also profiled inR/Home in June 2010. My work is in several public collections including the University of Virginia, the Federal Reserve Bank, Wachovia Securities and the Try Me Collection.