Portia Munson
Sunflower Lily, 2009
Pigment ink on paper

Digital to Physical
Anderson Ranch Arts Center presents Digital to Physical—a juried exhibition of 2D, 3D, and single-channel time-based work created using digital technology in concept and process. Associate Curator of Boulder Museum of Contemporary Art Kirsten Gerdes Stoltz juried the submittals and selected 17 artists to comprise the show.

The exhibition is on view from December 8, 2009–January 29, 2010 in the Patton-Malott and Gideon Gartner Galleries. Anderson Ranch hosts the opening reception Tuesday, December 8, from 5-7 pm; free and open to the public.

A diverse range of work and techniques are represented—from the use of processing to assemble 100,000+ data points, video that is an artistic visualization and sonification (direct translation of data to sound) of near real-time Arctic data, an artist that critically looks at Google as a translator and transporter of information, and a piece that incorporates programming to actively track information being sought on the internet. The exhibition demonstrates that artists are wielding technology to question, challenge and surprise our understanding of what art can be.

Juror Kirsten Gerdes Stoltz states, “In this exhibition you will see a range of artistic practices. I was interested in representing a varying array of ideas exploring a contemporary definition of digital. Today, digital manipulation of the photographic image seems antiquated which speaks volumes to how advanced this medium has become. Artists now interpret digital data, invent computer code, manipulate sound and remix imagery to the point of virtual clarity. Experimentation is key to successful art making, this exhibition highlights artists who are deeply committed to furthering digital media.”

The exhibition includes works by the following artists: Jacques Abelman, Christo Allegra, Alyssa Rae Barber, Denise Bookwalter, Bobby Campbell, Robert David, Amber Frid-Jimenez, Jacob Galle, Antonio Martinez, Portia Munson, A. Jason Nein, Andrea Polli, Nigel Poor, Tim Schwartz, Michael Shaw, Rick Silva, Millee Tibbs and Anne E. Wilson.

The Anderson Ranch Patton-Malott and Gideon Gartner Galleries feature exhibitions that showcase the Ranch’s long history of creating and exhibiting dynamic and ground-breaking work.

The Digital to Physical opening reception coincides with Anderson Ranch’s Annual Holiday Open House on December 8 where the community is invited to tour the grounds and open studios to view the extraordinary work that has been created this fall at the Ranch. We have added exciting new activities this year!

Dec. 8: Open House Event highlights include:

Children’s Ornament Decorating, 4 – 5:30 pm
Children are invited to participate in an ornament decorating activity in the reception area.

Open Studios, 5 – 7 pm
To celebrate the holidays, the Ranch opens its doors to the community. Follow candle-lit paths leading to the studios of our staff and resident artists.

Holiday Ornament Sale, 5 – 7 pm
Handmade holiday decorations and ornaments made by local artists will be available for purchase in the reception area.

Dinner at the Ranch Café, 6:30 – 7:30 pm, $15/adults
Visitors are invited to join us for an informal dinner.

GARTNER GALLERY CALL FOR ENTRIES

Anderson Ranch is hosting a call for entry to artists to submit a proposal for a solo exhibition in our Gideon Gartner Gallery.

The Gideon Gartner Gallery showcases experimental and site-specific artwork. The exhibitions will feature a single artist and will showcase the Ranch's long history of creating dynamic and ground-breaking work. Two separate exhibitions are available - one in October 2009 and one in February 2010.

February Exhibition Schedule

February 9 – March 2, 2010
• Deadline for submitting a proposal is January 8, 2010
• Notification will be made January 15, 2010
• Artist installs exhibition February 4 – 5, 2010
• Opening reception February 9, 2010
• Artist de-installs exhibition March 3 – 4, 2010

Exhibition Guidelines
All artists, individuals or collaborations are welcome and invited to submit a proposal. We encourage proposals from across the diverse spectrum of the visual arts.

Gideon Gartner Gallery is located on the third floor of the Dows Barn administration building directly above the Patton-Malott Gallery. The space is 308 inches long x 210 inches wide (minus a 62” x 52” stairwell opening). The gallery has one wall 308 inches long x 94 inches high that is used to display artwork. Please see attached gallery floor plan for more detailed description of the space.

If selected, artists will be responsible for the installation and de-installation of their exhibition during the scheduled dates listed above and must return the exhibition space to the condition in which they found it.

Click here for complete exhibition and submission details.

For a complete schedule of upcoming 2010 exhibitions at Anderson Ranch visit our online calendar.