- Experts Guide
- Graphic Standards & Visual Identity
- News Releases
- NIU in the News
- Northern Today
- Resources for
Campus Communicators - Web Presence Project
- Contact Us
- Media Relations & Internal Communications Home
News Release
Anna Marie Coveny, DeKalb Area Women’s Center
(815) 758-1351
February 3, 2005
NIU alumna to exhibit artwork at DeKalb Area Women’s Center
DE KALB – The artwork of Northern Illinois University alumna Cathy Cliffe will be featured in an upcoming show titled “(Figures 1-33): Drawings by Cathy Cliffe” at the OnStage Gallery and the Great Hall Exhibition Space of the DeKalb Area Women’s Center located at 1021 State Street in DeKalb from Feb. 1-25.
The show’s title, references the evolutionary aspect of the drawings in this body of work. “Comparisons certainly demonstrate changes over time, in particular characteristics of the studies,” Cliffe said. “The goal here is to continue to sharpen observation and rendering skills. Editing detail is always the greatest challenge for me, but certainly not the only one! The learning never ceases.”
Cliffe received her Bachelor of Fine Arts degree from NIU in 1991 and, following her graduation, joined a weekly drawing group at the university. The participants – all accomplished artists in a variety of media – draw from nude models, a challenging exercise for artists of all levels. Cliffe says, “It is an incredible opportunity to hone my drawing skills and to learn from the other members.”
A reception will take place from 2-4 p.m. on Sunday, Feb. 20. The public is invited to share in the art and refreshments with the artist. Other viewing is possible on Fridays from 7-9 p.m., whenever there is an event taking place at the DeKalb Area Women’s Center; and by appointment.
Parking is available one-half block south of the building off of 11th Street. The handicapped accessible lift can be reached from the alley just north of the State Street building. For further information, or to arrange a group showing, please call the DAWC at (815) 758-1351.
###