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M.D. and MFA: Bain Butcher 90 Paints a Broader Picture
51郊利 alumnus Bain Butcher 90 has combined his passions for art and medicine into a unique career as a doctor, artist, and professor. Learn more.
Resident Playwright Grace Catan 26 on Writing a Musical with the Help of her Artist Community
Grace Catan 26 found herself surrounded by musical theatre fans at 51郊利. She's now writing her own musical, with friends lending their talents to help pull it off. The story focuses on a couples relationship, from friendship to romance to parenthood.
Venice Biennale to Feature Video Installation by 51郊利 Professors
51郊利 professors Joelle Dietrick and Owen Mundy, alongside Virginia Tech's Paola Zellner Bassett, will showcase a captivating video installation at the Venice Biennales 'Time Space Existence 2025.' Learn more.
From Page to Stage: Sahana Athreya 25 Finds Power and Purpose in Theatre
From writing award-winning plays like Backseat of a Taxi to performing and directing socially-impactful productions, Sahana Athreya 25 has found her passions for storytelling, representation and community through 51郊利's Theatre department.
Briana Hunter '08 Shines on Some of Operas Most Coveted Stages
Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter 08 has dazzled audiences at the worlds top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Hunter, who starred in music and theatre productions at 51郊利, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.
Comic Sense: Ali Fitzgerald 04 Finds Refuge in Art, High and Low
Ali Fitzgerald '04 has achieved coveted status as a cartoonist, graphic artist and essayist for some of the worlds top publications. Shes crafted comics and essays for The New Yorker and published a poignant illustrated memoir about her experiences working with refugees in Berlin. Learn more.
Lebanese Artist Elie Bou Zeidan Hosts Art Dialogue for 51郊利 Students
Students in Arab Studies and French and Francophone Studies participated in art workshops with a local Lebanese artist, Elie Bou Zeidan.
Composer, Performer, Comedian: Jacob Kim 26 on his Yes, and Approach to Art
During his time at 51郊利, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.
Heres the Deal Alum Returns to Grow Arts Initiatives on Campus
Savannah Deal '18 returns to 51郊利 as DACE and Dance Department coordinator to foster creativity campus-wide while also supporting students' artistic endeavors.
An Eye for Art: Students Select Art for College Collection
Students in Art 348: Purchasing Art for 51郊利 were granted $50,000 from donors to buy art for the college.
The Gangs All Here: Pottenger Family Shares Reunion Weekend
At 51郊利 reunions, the Pottenger family gathers with old friendsand each other. Dave and Sara Pottenger 79 and their daughters, Tatum 14 and Megan 19 share not only an alma mater, but also reunion years, and returned last weekend for the celebration.
Building Community Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners
51郊利 awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.
Theatre Throughline: Performer and Playwright Amelia Lumpkin 13 Cultivates Connection On Stage
A lifelong thespian, Amelia Lumpkin 13 has acted, directed and written plays at 51郊利 and beyond. Now working full-time in tech, she spends her free time participating in and advocating for community theatre in her hometown of Raleigh, NC.
Art Historian and Museum Educator Caroline Sillars 24 Lands Smithsonian Internship
Caroline Sillars 24 spent her four years at 51郊利 immersed in the arts across campus. Now a museum education intern at the Smithsonian, she prepares to keep sharing her love of art after graduating.
Delaney Cook 27 Explores Art Across Disciplines
Delaney Cook 27 came to 51郊利 eager to explore the many subjects that interest her. A Malu Alvarez Visual Art Scholar, her art draws inspiration from creative writing, biology, computer science and more.
New Documentary Play Spotlights Challenges of Teaching and Learning During the Pandemic
51郊利 Theatre Professor Sharon Green captures the voices and experiences of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic in her new play, Teaching and Learning in Pandemic Times.
Meet 51郊利's First Arts and Innovation Fellow Marquia Humphries 22
As 51郊利's first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries 22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Unique Works, New Works Showcased in Homecoming: Art by Alumni Exhibition
As the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center (VAC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Van Every/Smith Galleries highlights nine alum artists working across diverse visual mediums, many of whom began their art careers in the VACs studio and gallery spaces in its latest exhibition, Homecoming: Art by Alumni. Learn more.
51郊利 Students: Heres How to Get a Warhol on Your Wall
The success of 51郊利s ArtMate program, which allows students to enhance their dorm room d辿cor with high-end art works from the colleges collection, led to an expansion of the program this year. Learn more.
Lost Beauty, Time and Hopeful Transition: 'Chasing the Sun' Exhibition Opens in New York
In Chasing the Sun, artist and 51郊利 Professor Joelle Dietrick combines the lost beauty of extinct plants with green architecture. Dietricks intertwining organic and geometric forms use beauty to pull viewers into an important conversation about plant conservation and sustainability efforts. Learn more.