Fine Arts Program Events:
Introduction to Painting Class
Date and Time: March 26, 2010 12 P.M. - 3 P.M.
Location: Monongalia Art Center
Event Description: This event is open to the general public
Greg Siegwart was born in Wheeling, WV. Greg is a West Virginia native. His interest in oil painting was inspired by paintings by his great grandfather, Joshif Siegwart, a Swiss immigrant. By the age of 10, Siegwart picked up a brush and his love of oil painting began. Over forty years of painting have given him the life lessons to see learn and develop his craft. While the art world has always been a part of Siegwart’s life, it remained a hobby for much of the time as he maintained and managed a career in telecommunications.
Following a debilitating accident in 2000, Siegwart found oil painting to be his outlet. This therapeutic refuge has become his life. A self-taught artist, Siegwart has progressed into a fine art painter. He has completed numerous commissioned pieces, including portraits, still life, wild life, landscapes, fantasy and animal portraits. His work has been sold throughout the United States. Siegwart has taught oil painting and art appreciation privately and is currently an instructor of oil painting at the Oglebay Institute Stifel Fine Art Center in Wheeling, WV. Greg is a gallery exhibitor and member of ArtWorks Around Town in Wheeling.
If you would like more information about the class please contact Helen Panzironi at 304-293-4692 ext 1154. Space is limited to ten students.
Employment Possibilities Thriving, Not Just Surviving
Date and Time: April 22, 2010 10 A.M. - 4 P.M.
Location: Stonewall Resort 940 Resort Drive, Roanoke, WV 26447 Phone:(888)-278-8150 Driving Directions
Cost/Lodging: The training is free of charge to attend, and will include a continental breakfast, lunch, and an afternoon break. Materials for the training are also free. Lodging for April 21st will cost $144 plus tax and includes dinner, parking, Internet access, and the use of resort equipment. Use group code 888003. Stipends are available for people with disabilities and family members of people with disabilities.
Registration: Registration form coming soon!
Keynote speakers: Kathleen Martinez, Assistant Secretary Office of Disability Employment Policy Department of Labor and Gary Guller, Motivational Speaker, Film Producer, Adventurer & Mt. Everest Summiter
Exhibitors: WVU Center for Excellence in Disabilities (CED) Fine Arts Program (ROMPP)
Performances: Dancing Wheels Company, sample video
The 2010 ROMPP Show
Date and Time: May 20 – June 5, 2010
Location: College of Creative Arts
Event Description: You will want to start working on new work to submit for this exhibit. The show will be juried by Bob Bridges at the College of Creative Arts, where the show will be exhibited. More information coming soon!
Taking Part
Date and Time: Ongoing
Location: Online at http://takingpart.wvu.edu/
Event Description: A blog about artists with disabilities
Sponsors: West Virginia University Perley Issac Reed School of Journalism and the Center for Excellence in Disabilities
