“Bite: A National Printmaking Portfolio Exchange”
The Barbara A. Kieft Gallery has a new exhibition: “Bite: A National Printmaking Portfolio Exchange.” The exhibition will run from Oct. 16 to Nov. 13.
The exhibition features 24 original prints by contemporary professional artists all working in etching medium, a process that involves using corrosive mordants to etch imagery into metal plates.
The ribbon-cutting ceremony was held on Oct. 16 at 12:15 p.m. in Old Main 101. Among those in attendance were Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dean of the Faculty Courtney Miller; associate professor and Chair of the Department of Art Andrew Sobol; and assistant professor of printmaking and foundations Joshua Johnson.
The exhibition is open Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. until the closing reception on Nov. 13 at 5:30 p.m. The exhibition is also open on select Fridays for the public.
Chair of the Department of Art Andrew Sobol admires artwork in the new exhibition titled “Bite: A National Printmaking Portfolio Exchange,” located in Old Main 101, while holding promotional cards.
Chair of the Department of Art Andrew Sobol looks down at promotional cards for the new exhibition “Bite: A National Printmaking Portfolio Exchange” in the Barbara A. Kieft Gallery.
Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dean of the Faculty Courtney Miller and associate professor and Chair of the Department of Art Andrew Sobol stand talking before the ribbing-cutting ceremony at a new art exhibition.
Provost, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and Dean of the Faculty Courtney Miller and associate professor and Chair of the Department of Art Andrew Sobol cut a ribbon, officially opening “Bite: A National Printingmaking Portfolio Exchange.”
Assistant professor of printmaking and foundations Joshua Johnson stands admiring artwork in the new exhibition.
Joshua Johnson’s “Eternity Strike,” line etching with engraving 2026
Heather Muise’s “Bite,” line etch and aquatint 2026
Chad Nelson’s “Fix My Heart,” line etch, toner etch, aquatint 2026
