Oogie Art has for the first time published a book titled Art College Admissions I, which is a guideline for students entering the Art & Design field. It includes the top 10 undergraduate schools throughout the US, including Pratt Institute, SVA, Parsons, etc. Based on Director Wook Choi's experience with the portfolio and admissions process, it includes tips on how to better prepare your portfolio, how to gain scholarships, and useful information on updated school programs. Our very own Oogie Art students' work is also featured throughout the pages as examples. You can get your copy directly from the Oogie office or on Amazon.com or BarnesandNoble.com.
Change by Design: Group Show for Business and Design Course
Oogie students took a course on product design, and learned all about 3D printing. Some products they were asked to design were a lamp, bookends, iPhone case, lighting, lens cover, cups. Students had an exhibition of their products and designs at the end of the course.
Dates:
October 27 ~ November 11, 2012
London Olympic Art Leadership Program - Collaboration with IMAF Italian NGO
The International Migration Art Festival, an Italian Non-profit organization, had a show at the gallery in London and Oogie students assisted contemporary artists during the installation of artworks held at the London Olympics.
Dates:
July 22 ~ July 29, 2012
Artist Studio Visit: Kunié Sugiura
Kunié Sugiura is a Japanese based photographer working in New York City. Her medium of choice is the photogram, which is is a photographic image made without a camera by placing objects directly onto the surface of a light-sensitive material such as photographic paper and then exposing it to light. During their visit, students were able to create sample photograms giving them further inspiration and ideas for future projects.
Italian IMAF Art Festival Volunteering Event 2012 - Wook & Lattuada Gallery
IMAF is a nonprofit organization legally registered in Italy. IMAF aims at helping and promoting artistic talent in different cultural venues and art categories, such as, cinema, literature, music and visual art by giving national and internationals exposure. A the exhibition which was held at Wook & Lattuada Gallery, students were able to volunteer and help guests on the opening night.
Art in America - Summer Art Abroad Program 11 cities 12 museums 8 colleges NYC, DC FL, IL, MA
Oogie students traveled to 11 different cities, 12 museums and 8 colleges this summer. It was an extensive program to help students familiarize with all the famous classic and contemporary artwork one might see in an art history book. Students also visited several colleges and toured the campuses, giving them an idea for future plans to apply to an art school. It was a great experience to get out of the studio and view great works of art.
Dates:
August 2 ~ 14, 2011
Italian IMAF Art Festival Volunteering Event
International Migration Art Festival held at the Wook & Lattuada Gallery
In New York IMAFestival collaborated with Wook + Lattuada Gallery for the opening reception event on the April 25th and at La MaMa Theatre for the New York Big Closing Event on the May 3rd. The exhibition Sport Your Food opened with the exhibition “Eat Art – When Food Becomes Art,” drawing on the relationship between food and migration at Wook + Lattuada Gallery.
Art & Design in London: Summer Abroad Program
Oogie students took an extensive trip to visit the famous works of art located at the Tate and the National Gallery in London. Amongst the famous works were Monet's Water Lilies, Georges Seurat, William Turner, and an introduction to Britain's famous artist David Hockney.
Dates:
August 1 ~ 10, 2010
Malaysia Leadership Program
Art Leadership program in Lumawawasang orphanage in Ipoh, Malaysia.
Oogie students traveled to Malaysia to paint a colorful mural at an orphanage located in Ipoh. It was painted on the wall of their workshop center where students learn basic sewing or barbershop skills in order to prepare them for a job once they leave the orphanage. Oogie students made artwork together on the topic of mentors and role models, and many orphans told their stories of missing their own families. Oogie students learned the role of bringing art to connect as a universal language.
Dates:
March 16 ~ 23, 2010
Fashion for a Cause: Charity Fundraising Event
To donate art supplies, computer and clothes to Vision Home in Ipoh, Malaysia, Oogie art students designed t-shirts and has a fashion show to sell it. BoConcept, Cold Stone Ice Cream, The Korea Times, KBN Broadcasting, Balance water sponsored this event.
Architecture & Art in Spain and Venice
Oogie students took a trip to Spain and Venice this August to view the famous artwork and architecture in each country. Students started out in Barcelona and Madrid, visiting the Sagrada Familia and Architecture by Gaudi, along with the Prado museum and seeing famous works of art by Velazquez, Goya, Picasso, etc. heading to Venice to learn about the Renaissance and Mannerism.
Dates:
August 8 ~ 16, 2009
Artist Assistant Program: Angiola Churchill, Formal Head of Art dept at NYU - Incheon Artist biennale
The Formal Head of Art department at NYU, Angiola Churchill was invited from the Incheon Artist Biennual Show and Oogie students went to Korea, to help her install and learn more about her artwork. Angiola gave students a tour of her studio, and Oogie students were also able to attend many forums and seminars happening throughout the city.
Dates:
July 26 ~ August 3, 2009
Raymundo Sesma Solo Show at Wook & Lattuada Gallery
Through our Artist Assistantship, several Oogie Art students assisted artist Raymundo Sesma and installing his solo show at Wook & Lattuada Gallery show. Raymundo Sesma has previously shown at the Venice Biennale.
Dates:
May 26 ~ 30, 2009
Artist Studio Visit - Carole Seborovski, Professor at Hunter College
Carol Seborovski is a New York-based painter and sculptor. Her works are often treated as three dimensional objects as she uses clay and collage on canvas. Her work references African and Asian art, Minimalism and Organic Surrealism as well as Zen philosophy. Sharing her work, Oogie students were able to see different collage techniques and ways to incorporate various media into paintings.
Dates:
May 26 ~ 30, 2009
Summer Abroad Program: Impressionism & Artist in France
Oogie students had an amazing time in Paris, France viewing world famous artwork and architecture. Students started out at the Louvre and saw artwork by famous artists like Da Vinci, Courbet, Monet, Edgar Degas, Van Gogh, etc. as well as viewing Baroque and Classicism examples. They also visited the Palace of Versailles which is now a national landmark.
Date:
July 19 ~ 25, 2008
Thailand Leadership Program
Oogie Art students traveled to Fang, Thailand and volunteered their time in building a school and classrooms in Fang, Thailand. Oogie students also painted murals on the walls of the school to provide a more creative and educational environment.
Date & Time
June 17 ~ June 22, 2008
College Admissions Seminar: College Board Director - Leonard Lehrer, Former NYU chairman
Leonard Lehrer is a former professor and chairman of the Art Department at New York University. Visiting Oogie students, he gave a detailed lecture on how to prepare for art college admissions and tips on being a working artist. He brought samples of his own work as well, and shared tips on portfolio submission.
Date:
December 8, 2007
Boundaries Group Show after Summer abroad program: Impressionism & Artist
After their trip to Paris, Oogie students made artwork inspired by their researched artists in Paris. They visited the Louvre and Museum of Orsay, viewing hundreds of famous artwork. Their artwork was exhibited in a special group show after the program.
Dates:
August 23 ~ 30, 2007
Summer Abroad Program: Art from Italian Renaissance to Venice Biennale
Oogie Students took a trip to Italy to view famous artworks from the Italian Renaissance. Starting at famous galleries like the Uffizi gallery, students went from Renaissance to contemporary work. The title was "Think with the Senses - Feel with the Mind. Art in the Present Tense". Works by about 100 artists and groups were shown at the Arsenale and the Italian Pavilion in the Giardini, among them several site-specific installations.
Dates:
July 22 ~ 30, 2007