We were made CLEAN Friday night. James Christensen is a true outlier, and that was probably the best advice to all the artists who attended Friday night. 10,000 hrs. Do the time. Get good. Thank you James.
08
Mar
10
a thank you to James Christensen
26
Feb
10
BRIDGE to NY
17
Feb
10
James Christensen Speaks
The Bridge is honored to welcome James Christensen to the academy. James will speak with fans and aspiring artists about his work and extensive career experiences that span the last 30-plus years.
This event will be open to the public, and all are invited to participate.
March 5th, 2010. 6pm
Light refreshments.
01
Feb
10
Articles and Events
The Bridge Academy is featured in a small article in the Daily Universe today. We appreciate their friendship. To read the article click here.
We are also excited to for tonight’s first lecture with Brian Kershisnik.
cheers
We are sad to see Adam Ford go, and the BRIDGE thanks him for his time and efforts sharing his insights with our students. They have benefited immensely. We are also proud to announce J Kirk Richards will be joining our team for a spell teaching the Wednesday night figure drawing class. Email us for more info.
05
Jan
10
Kershisnik Forum
Brian Kershisnik will be teaching a 2 month bi-weekly seminar at the Bridge Academy During the months of February and March. These classes will involve discussions related to visual concepts coupled with corresponding assignments. The first discussion will take place monday February 1st at 5:30 pm. For more information concerning this rare opportunity to learn from one of Utah’s most accomplished prolific painters email us at info@bridgeacademyofart.com.
07
Dec
09
Spotlights
Hey everyone,
Check out who’s under the spotlight at The Bridge! Now you’ll be able to see what we’ve been up to in class, and we’re starting it off with a a special one.
Axel Stringhetta came all the way from France to check out Utah and The Bridge. His stay has been short (3 months on a tourist visa) but he plans to return in the summer to attend classes, study with Ben in the studio and see the rest of Utah. Couldn’t have asked for a better person as The Bridge’s first international student. Just click on the link “spotlight” in the top or side menu to learn more about him and other students as we grow.
07
Nov
09
J Kirk Richards Workshop
Come Paint with J Kirk Richards at a weekend workshop at The Bridge.
Friday Dec 11th from 6pm – 9pm, and Saturday Dec 12th 9am – 12pm, 1pm – 4pm.
Participants will be painting a still-life or from a live clothed model.
Cost: $200 for non-students, $90 for Bridge Academy, BYU, or UVU students.
Students can have materials provided for an additional $50, or bring their own.
To reserve a spot at the workshop contact Kirk at jkirk@jkirkrichards.com
20
Oct
09
Santa Fe and Springville
Well, the last month has been crazy at The Bridge. First we took a trip down to Sante Fe, NM. The cost was $100 for everything but food. We hit all the galleries on Canyon Rd and a bunch downtown. At the Gerald Peters Gallery we were treated to a back stage peak of their inventory of over 30,000 original pieces! Between galleries Sean would talk to us about what we liked or disliked about particular staff or space and the work being represented. After dinner, we’d go back to the rooms or out to one of Santa Fe’s many quiet spots to chat about whatever. We all learned a little more about each other, the business of art and art itself. All for $200 if you were careful with your money.
Thanks to all those who came and made it possible.
A particular church behind us. (left) Mark, Aaron, Emily, Doug, Wes, Tracy, Axel, Kinsi, Sean, Cyrena.
The Springville MOA show was cool. Imagine you’re going to art school right? Going and drawing with a bunch of other artists four days a week. You’ll see a lot of good stuff in a year. Well, now cram a bunch of that good stuff into one big room. Except, not just any big room, put it in one of Utah’s premier art venues. Yeah that about sums it up. A reflection of landmarks as we wrap up The Bridge’s first year. Special thanks to Springville Museum of Art.
