American Corner Baia Mare

Events

RODEO IN THE AMERICAN WEST
Photographic Art Exhibit

During November 21-30, 2006, American Corner Baia Mare hosted the photographic art exhibit “RODEO in the American West”. The exhibit represents the photographic craft of Joe Bensen, a well-known American photographer. The pictures were displayed in the Art Room of the “Petre Dulfu” Public Library in Baia Mare.

The opening speech of the exhibit held in a pure Romanian, belonged to Kathy Kavalec, Cultural Affairs Officer of the US Embassy in Bucharest, and included remarks on the cultural and historical dimensions of the rodeo. Over 200 people attended the opening. The audience consisted of university professors, teaching assistants, university students from the North University of Baia Mare, high-school teachers and students from “Gh. Sincai” Fine Arts High-School, and connoisseurs. During the 10 days of exhibit, over 250 students, other professionals or retired people have visited the exhibit.

Local media coverage:
Interview with CAO Kathy Kavalec at a local TV station (Cinemar TV)
Articles in: Glasul Maramuresului, Graiul Maramuresului, e-Maramures (online newspaper)

Visitors' feedback:
"A wonderful exhibit, a remarkable initiative. The world 'multicultaralism' remains the chance of a viable contemporary society". (Mihaela Manarazan, Cultural Expert Consultant, Baia Mare Professional Cultural Training Centre)
"Great pictures!" (Benjamin - Chicago, USA)

RODEO IN VESTUL AMERICAN
Expozitie de arta fotografica

In perioada 21–30 noiembrie 2006, American Corner Baia Mare a gazduit o expozitie de arta fotografica sub titlul "Rodeo in Vestul American". Exponatele au reprezentat opera pe aceeasi tema a lui Joe Bensen, un binecunoscut fotograf american si au fost expuse in Salonul de Arta al Bibliotecii Judetene “Petre Dulfu” din Baia Mare.

Cuvantul de deschidere al expozitiei, tinut intr-o limba romana curata, a apartinut doamnei Kathy Kavalec, Atasat Cultural al Ambasadei SUA la Bucuresti, care s-a referit la dimensiunea culturala si istorica a rodeo-ului, aceasta tema apartinand exclusiv culturii si civilizatiei americane.
Auditoriul prezent la vernisaj s-a compus din peste 200 de profesori, lectori si asistenti universitari (Ana Olos, Ligia Tomoiaga, Adrian Otoiu, Horia Nascu), studenti ai Universitatii de Nord Baia Mare, din profesori si elevi de la licee din oras (prof. Laura Pop – Colegiul National “Gh. Sincai”, prof. Rodica Cotet – Liceul de Arta) si cunoscatori in domeniu.

Ecori in mass-media locala:
Interviu cu Kathy Kavalec, Atasatul Cultural, la Cinemar TV, post tv local
Articole in Glasul Maramuresului, Graiul Maramuresului, e-Maramures (ziar online)

Feedback din partea vizitatorilor:
“Minunata expozitia, remarcabila initiativa. Puterea 'multiculturalismului' mondial ramane sansa unei societati contemporane viabile”. (Mihaela Manarazan, Expert Consultant, Centrul de Pregatire Profesionala in Cultura)
“Minunate fotografii!” (Benjamin - Chicago, SUA)

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