GREENVILLE, Pa.—The collaborative project of a poet, a painter and a bookbinder is on display at Thiel College’s Weyers-Sampson Gallery through Feb. 26.
“Like a Bird Entering a Window and Leaving Through Another Window” combines the work of painter James Stewart, poet Philip Terman and bookbinder Susan Frakes.
The book contains three poems and 19 drawings and was hand bound.
A reception, poetry reading and gallery talk is at 3 p.m. Feb. 22. The discussion will focus on how artists can work together and present an alternative to the “isolated artist.”
The artists have exhibited the book and held gallery talks at three other regional universities.
Spring semester gallery hours are Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays 9 a.m. to noon and 2-4 p.m.; Tuesdays and Thursdays from 9-11 a.m. and 1-3 p.m. The display is free and open to the public.
About Thiel College
Thiel College is an independent college founded in the Lutheran tradition. Located in Greenville, Pa., the College offers 60 majors and minors, 24 varsity sports, and an 11:1 student-faculty ratio. The College is also home to a new Master of Science in speech-language pathology and 2Master of Business Administration. Both master’s degree programs offer innovative and accelerated five-year paths which allow students to earn a bachelor’s and master’s degree in five years. The speech-language pathology program also has an accelerated 15-month graduate-level program. The M.B.A. program also has a 12-month post-graduate program.A dedicated faculty paired with dynamic research and internship opportunities produce numerous graduate school and job placements. Coeducational from its beginnings, the College remains committed to combining tradition with innovation as it celebrates 150 years.