September 12, at 4-5 p.m.

An upcoming exhibit titled "Natural Patterns", featuring the work of Dave Brenner, an award-winning artist with over 25 years of experience in his field. His photography and work with informational graphic design has been published in numerous books and magazines and featured in such publications as the Detroit Free Press, USA Today, and Italia Vogue. He is also a featured photographer for istockphoto.com. His work in fine art is part of the University of Alaska Museum of the North and other private collections. Dave earned his bachelor of Fine Arts in painting at the University of Alaska and is currently the Sr. Web Administrator and Graphic Designer at the University of Michigan School of Natural Resources and Environment. Read more...

ABOUT THE GALLERY:

The Art & Environment Gallery opened in February 2012 to draw more attention to the influence of art in shaping our understanding of science and nature.

It features local and national artists whose work speaks to how people interact and understand the environment. The exhibits rotate about every eight weeks and are presented in five showcases in the Dana Building’s first floor commons. “This gallery will draw attention to the intersecting values, both artistically and scientifically, of art and the environment,” said Sara Adlerstein, an associate research scientist at SNRE and gallery organizer and curator.

“Because of the way SNRE’s curriculum embraces interdisciplinary fields, it is a natural place to host this gallery. We are bringing art to our school to strengthen our sense of community and facilitate dialogue among students, faculty and staff in the spirit of green-building philosophy," Adlerstein added.

Each show features an opening talk by the artist followed by a reception.