Prints at the Plowhaus

Saturday night was the opening reception for the Plowhaus Holiday Show in Nashville during the monthly Gallery Crawl. On display are several of my prints and giclee's. Show will be up until December 26th. Go check out some great art from Nashville artists. The Plowhaus is located on the second floor of the Tennessee Art League building at 808 Broadway in Nashville and is open from 10-4 Tuesday through Saturday.

New Exhibit

My art is on exhibit at Cynthia McGill Couture in Nashville, TN. Current pieces will be available for viewing until March at which time we have been invited to hang another series!

New Piece

One Hell of A Roar

20” x 30” gouache on illustration board depicting a morning launch . Created as a commission for the flight line jet section at Minot Air Force Base.

New Piece in Progress

Onward

"Palin" Press

Palin and Jason were featured in an article on the front cover of Mayfield Messenger on November 4th. An article was also published in the Murray Ledger and Times in October. Scans of the articles to be posted soon. Thanks everyone for the awesome calls and comments!

"Palin" at Ice House

On exhibit until December 13th.

"Palin" Artist Statement

Wondering about "the why" for this sculpture?

Day 10: Installation!

Day 9: Cutdown

Day 8

Day 7

Day 6

End of work for today, need more welding wire...



Slideshow...

Day 5

9pm and end of the day...


Sturdy at 8pm?...


Today's Sideshow...



2pm Video...


5pm Video...

Day 4

Day 3

Moose! Days 1 & 2

Day 2 of construction.

We're Having A Girl!!!

20 week ultrasound image. Eliana Lucinda Hargrove.

Reception for Community Arts Show at PAC

From left to right, sister-in-law Crystal, pregnant wife Star, Mom, Me and Incapacitate

Murray Art Guild

We stopped by MAG yesterday afternoon and met with Debi Henry Danielson, Executive Director. We had been looking forward to stopping by for awhile now.

They have a great community space for artists, with studio, photography room to capture images of art, weaving looms and knitting spaces, an outdoor area where cob building is going on, and a nice little gallery room. They are also tucking deeper into their space with a pottery studio, including kilns. Workshops and classes for all ages are taught. If you are in Murray, or passing through, or nearby, you need to stop by and enjoy the warm, friendly, and creative atmosphere.

Last Day!

We left Minot on August 17th. These are pictures of my last day at the Shop, and the last view of Base.

We are almost settled into our new home in Murray, KY. My studio is about the only thing completely unpacked as I am already at work on new pieces as well as completing the required projects for my 3 Dimensional Design and Life Drawing classes.....

Transition from military life to civilian University life is a bit harder than I expected but it is a very welcome and much anticipated change.

Commissions

SF49 is a commissioned piece, completed and delivered just before we left Minot, for a San Francisco 49'rs fan. Prints are available.

Matched Pair

Matched Pair is hanging at the Ice House in Mayfield, Kentucky as part of the Arts In the Community XVII through the month of August. After that it heads to its new home.

If you are in Kentucky, or nearby, you need to travel to Mayfield and check out this gem of a gallery and artist community. It is very friendly and open and they have a great space.

Updated CV/Art Resume 6/09/09

Updated Bio

Abstract EXPOsure

I was accepted into the July juried exhibit of Abstract EXPOsure! You can view the abstracts online from July 1 to September 30, 2008, after which they will still be available for viewing on the Archive page of the
Abstract EXPOsure website.

New Abstract, Incapacitate

Unmatted image.

Baby Hargrove On the Way!

We are expecting! Due 16 February 2009! Another artist on the way?

Taube Museum of Art Smallworks

Three 8" x 10" pieces; Sunrise, Off and Immobilize are part of the Taube Museum of Art Small Works Exhibit and Auction in Minot, ND. You can see them online until July 17, 2008. The online gallery features work from many artists, all artworks are available for sale and can be bid on or purchased by telephone.

Kentucky Derby 2008 Predictions

8 Bells to win. However, I would put enough down on Cornell John to recoup.

Rainin' Blood

Just completed a new piece!

"Western Machine" Heads to New Mexico

Western Machine has been chosen for inclusion in Farmington Museums Gateway To Imagination juried competition!

May 2009 Solo Gallery Exhibit!

I am excited to announce I have just been booked for a solo exhibit at The Ice House Gallery in Mayfield, Kentucky I will post exact dates as soon as I have them. I will also have an artists page there as soon as they are finished updating the brand new website.

En Route Exhibit at Minot AFB

The reception went well. I can't believe it is already almost May 4 and time to take them down...... Star and I really enjoyed meeting everyone who came out, and the Library staff are all very nice. It was very satisfying to see Air Force art on Base.

Northern Sentry Interview

I realized I had not yet posted the article in the Northern Sentry about my participation in Youth Arts Month so I am doing so now. I enjoyed meeting everyone and answering questions, and hearing the "oohs" and "ahhhs" during the demos! I was impressed by the level of art understanding and questions they had. Margaret Lee is an amazing education coordinator and she made me feel very much at home. This program should be duplicated everywhere!

Art Under Construction

Western Machine is displayed with pottery by Jim Bailey. And below is the Art Under Construction press release. You can click on it to view a larger, readable image. In this show Western Machine (part of my 2008 body of work in progress of gouache on illustration board, cut and pasted) and Dying Trying II (from my Alaskan Series, a gouache and oil pastel) make their debut. Also hanging in the Lower Gallery is LifeSpin and Gettin' The Job Done, both were part of the EnRoute Exhibit but were carried over into this one so as to be part of my demos for Youth Arts Month.

En Route Exhibit Up at the Minot AFB Library!

What follows is the press release. I am very happy to have this exhibit hanging on base so that the people who live the life that inspired the art can view it. --Jason

Youth Arts Month Demo

Jason demo's his printmaking method to grades K-1 on Monday 03 March, 2008, at the Taube Museum of Art in Minot, ND. March is Youth Arts Month and the Taube is celebrating children with their "Art Under Construction Exhibit" which features art in all mediums that is both complete and incomplete. The artists then have the chance to demo their art to over 50 classes of Minot Public School children throughout the month, afterwards the kids enjoy an art project lead by the Education Coordinator, Margaret Lee ( who was the facilitator on this day who you see and hear on the video), or the Executive Director, Nancy Brown. The area artists include Jim Bailey, Karen Davidson, Andrea Donovan, Bill Harbort, Linda Olson, Doug Pfliger, Walter Piehl, Patrick Sheldon, Tom Willis, and Jason Hargrove

The wall is finished!

I titled it TF33. Completed February 15th. You can see more of it in the En Route video. I enjoyed being able to see my work on such a large scale and having the chance to inspire children to paint. I am looking forward to the next one!

Jason Talks About En Route

Taube Museum Painting Started

Got started today! Plan to finish this weekend.......

The First In a New Body of Work!

Unveiling for the first time! The Western Machine A sneak peek into the next collection in the medium of gouache painted on paper then cut and pasted on illustration board. So, why this piece? Even though we have come this far in horse training alot of the rough ways of doing things still exist, despite John Lyons, Pat Parelli, Monty Roberts and the like who present old, wise ways in an easy to understand package.There are gentle ways of horsemanship, yet many people are doing the same things. Like this scene. The rider is about to fall off, he's spurring the sides with a whip in his hand, the horse is out of balance and just ran through a fence... why?

Kiosk at BX

Yesterday was the first day to set up. I really enjoyed meeting all of you! I will be returning on Mondays and on Valentines Day, other days will be posted on the Kiosk. Business cards are also there, please take one! The Air Force cards are actually signed by Jason. They make a great piece of art you can carry with you everywhere.----Star

EnRoute Coming to Minot AFB!

We are displaying EnRoute at the base Library in March! This show will also include a few pieces not displayed at the Taube Museum. There will be a closing reception with refreshments and a meet and greet with Jason. We look forward to bringing this military inspired collection to a venue easily accessible to military members. Dates to follow. EnRoute will be at the Taube until February 23. The museum is located on the same street as 10 North Main, and the RR Museum. It is at the corner of N. Main and Central, 2 North Main. 838-4445. Tuesday through Friday 10:30 to 5:30, 11-4 on Saturday and closed Sunday and Monday. The Taube is your only chance to see Gettin' The Job Done, it will be torn down on the 23rd!

Matted Prints Now Available

I have started an online shop of photographic and Giclée prints of my original art. Each print comes matted and bagged with an artist statement and a label describing the piece and the inspiration behind it. They are ready to frame. I also offer framed prints, notecards, and Giclee but they are not online yet.

Installation Piece at Taube Museum of Art

A video Star took of me finishing it up. It isn't permanent, it is only to last until the end of the Exhibit..... Star tells me that Terry Aman, the features editor from the Minot Daily News noted upon viewing it, that the transient nature of the installation piece and the title of the Exhibit- En Route were very fitting. I took that as a great compliment Terry, thank you!

Curriculum Vitae

We updated my Vitae this weekend.

Minot ND ........

Spent all weekend completing a packet of interest for the Nashville International Airport's call for public art. I am drooling over a chance to create something for that gigantic space over the ticket lobby! I have spent so many years dreaming of returning home that my head and my sketchbook are filled with images and ideas for just such a project....

Just finished the packet when I got the call that the weather was to bad for me to go from town into base! Woohooo!

Windchill tomorrow projected at -56 F!! With a base temp of -13F

Here is a video I took....Minot North Dakota Blowing Snow

En Route has its own page!

Check it out here! Don't forget to read the artist statement......

MSU's Poetry, Art, Music, & Song Night at Taube Museum of Art

photo of Lisa McCool-Grime

We had a great time. What stands out the most is how cool it was that these talented performers were standing in front of Jason's work. We loved Duane Halvorson's accordion performance of Mediterranean music, lively and refreshing on a chilly evening. The poetry written by Lisa McCool-Grime was very entertaining, she is a great performer with colorful and spell binding imagery. We enjoyed all the performers and we met some very nice people who were interested in Jason's work. Wish we could have stayed longer but I forgot my insulin again! If you are ever in Minot for one of these events you must come out! I hear there might be one coming again soon! --Star Hargrove

En Route article in Minot Daily News by Ceecy Nucker

October 29 Paducah Sun Article by Leigh Landini-Wright

En Route frames the night.......

News Release
“Poetry, Art, Music, & Song Night”
MSU Performance & “Open Mike”!
Are you searching for a place to go? Thirsting
for fun and culture in a friendly environment? The
Taube Museum of Art in Minot is hosting a Night
of Poetry, Art, Music, & Song Friday, January 25th
from 6:30 until ???? A great time will be had by all
surrounded by artworks by Jason Hargrove, Mi-
not and Eric Johnson, Fargo. Refreshments will be
served. Admission is $3 for Taube Museum members
and $5 for nonmembers.
The social begins at 6:30 pm with MSU Facul-
ty Performances at 7:15 pm by Professors, Robert
Kibler, Rick Watson, Ron Fischer, Erik Anderson,
Lynne Rumney, Duane Halvorson, Eric Furuseth,
and ShaunAnne Tangney. Arlene Saugstad, a long-
time Minot resident will also participate by sharing
her poetry.
Do you have a poem or story that you have writ-
ten which you would like to share? Do you sing or
play an instrument? Participants who register will
have an opportunity to participate during the “Open
Mike” that follows. Still unsure? Then come to the
social at 6:30 pm to enquire or contact the Taube
Museum of Art. Our normal operating hours are
Tuesday - Friday 10:30 - 5:30 pm and Saturday 11:00
am – 4:00 pm.
Rumor has it this event may be back again soon…..
so be on the lookout for more information to follow.
To sign-up for “Open Mike” or for more information
please call Nancy F. Brown, Executive Director at the
Taube Museum of Art at 838-4445. Proceeds help
support the Taube Museum of Art.

"Prints On The Wall!" News Release

2 N. Main St. - Minot, ND 58703 - 701-838-4445 – taube@srt.com - www.taubemuseum.org

News Release
December 28, 2007

“PRINTS ON THE WALL!”

Printmakers Jason Hargrove and Eric A. Johnson Visit the Taube Museum

(Minot, ND) The Taube Museum of Art at 2 N. Main St. will be exhibiting “En Route” by new Minot resident with the USAF, Jason Hargrove and “Polka Dots and Crooked Trees” by Fargo area native, Eric A. Johnson. The prints in this exhibit include two different styles and both exhibit a very strong creative and artistic style.

Hargrove created a process of printmaking using vinyl sign equipment; which combines art and machine. He has a degree in desktop publishing and previously owned a vinyl sign business before the Air Force. He uses the vinyl sign equipment to experience new levels within his art, to perhaps add more detail or speed up the process to enhance his main flow of work. His work has different themes, Air Force, Alaska, social and cultural issues and styles, from realistic to abstract.

Johnson is a printmaker currently devoting his creative energy to the linocut process. He uses the reductive method, carving a layered tapestry of interwoven lines that manifest as expressive trees glowing and vibrating in their brilliantly hued fantasy landscapes. He graduated with an MFA from the University of North Dakota and has exhibited his work both nationally and internationally. He currently keeps a studio in Fargo and works as an intern at the Printmaking Education and Research Studio (P.E.A.R.S.) assisting Master Printmaker Kent Kapplinger.

This exhibit will be displayed, intermixed, in the full gallery from December 29 – February 23, 2008. There will be an Artist Reception held on Thursday, January 10th from 5:30 pm - 7:00 pm. with the artists in attendance.

For more information on either artist, please visit www.eajarts.com and www.jason-hargrove.com.

There is no charge for admission, but contributions will be accepted to help the Taube Museum fulfill their mission of enriching lives through the arts. Refreshments will be served.

Please call Nancy F. Brown, Executive Director at the Taube Museum of Art at 838-4445 for further information.

Images available upon request.
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