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Press Release

ACADEMY 2004 

August 6 - 28, 2004 

 

Conner Contemporary Art is pleased to announce Academy 2004, an exhibition of works by recent graduates of academic art programs in the Washington-Baltimore area. 

 

The show, curated by art history professor Jamie L. Smith, marks the fourth year of this annual invitational that celebrates the rich academic tradition of art in our region. 

 

The artists for Academy 2004 include: 

J. Jordan Bruns, Maryland Institute College of Art (painting) 

Mary Coble, George Washington University (photography) 

Katie Donegan, Corcoran College of Art + Design (photography) 

Michelle Fernandes, Catholic University (painting) 

Julee Holcombe, Maryland Institute College of Art (photography) 

Djakarta, Corcoran College of Art + Design (photography) 

Rhys Joseph, Howard University (sculpture) 

Matthew Klos, University of Maryland (painting) 

Stephen Pauley, Maryland Institute College of Art (installation) 

Joe Sallette, Georgetown University (photography) 

Annie Schap, Maryland Institute College of Art (performance/video) 

Lesley Shekitka, American University (painting) 

Terri Thomas, Corcoran College of Art + Design (painting) 

 

The exhibition opens Friday, August 6th with a reception for the artists from 6:00 – 8:00 pm.