Winter 2013 - Academy of Notre Dame de Namur

VERSARYFeatured artist Michelle Byrne, left, with Art Show chair Molly Schneider.THE ACADEMY OF NOTRE DAME DE NAMUR HELD ITS40TH ANNUAL ART SHOW AND SALE IN THE MANSIONFROM JANUARY 26 THROUGH FEBRUARY 2. More than300 people attended the fabulous Preview Reception and had theopportunity to meet with the artists. It was an extraordinary eveningfor all.The exhibition featured nearly 90 artists’ works in a variety ofmediums including oils, watercolors, acrylics, sculptures, ceramics,and glass.This year’s Featured Artist was Michele Byrne. Byrne, who beganher career as a graphic designer, received a Bachelor of Fine ArtsDegree from Kutztown University, as well as having studied at thePennsylvania Academy of Fine Arts. As an artist who works primarilyin the oil medium, Byrne most often paints café scenes, street scenes,and any social situation where people gather to converse. Michele’swork can be found in numerous galleries and collections across theUnited States and Europe.New artists this year included Deena Bal, Trina Brand, PatrickCrofton, Monique Lazard, Mick McAndrews, Barbara Michel, andMaria Schneider.“The annual art show is one of Notre Dame’s finest events,” saidAcademy of Notre Dame president Veronica Collins Harrington.“This year’s chair, Molly Schneider, and the Art Show committeecreated a wonderful gallery experience that was enjoyed by manyparents, past parents, alumnae, faculty and students.”VISIONS MAGAZINE . WINTER 2013 . 13