August Exhibitions A Roundup of Monthly Arts Events
“Shifting Ground: Prints by Indigenous Australian Artists from the Basil Hall Editions Workshop Proofs Collection,” curated by Jessyca Hutchens, featuring work by 22 Indigenous Australian artists.
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Katina Davidson Awarded the second Residential Fellowship for First Nations Australian Curator 2024-25 at Kluge-Ruhe
A new curator will join the Kluge-Ruhe Aboriginal Art Collection of the University of Virginia in August for a six-month curatorial residency that will take place over the 2024-25 academic year. Katina Davidson (Kullilli/Yuggera) is Curator of Indigenous Australian Art at Queensland Art Gallery | Gallery of Modern Art in Brisbane.
Painting a Brighter Future – a Critical Exploration of the UVA Arts Scene
From student-formed bands that elevate nightlife, to individual art exhibits on display at the University’s Ruffin Gallery, the arts community at the University is filled with a plethora of passionate creatives.
Sofia Romulo inspires self-expression through nail art
When money is tight and stress is at an all-time high for college students, self-care can be hard to find. But University students need not worry — second-year College student Sofia Romulo has their backs, providing fun and affordable nail art from the comfort of her cozy apartment.
Data Art Competition Draws More Than 130 Submissions
In celebration of this idea, the University of Virginia’s School of Data Science hosted an art competition commemorating the opening of its new building and inviting participants from across the world to tell unique stories, transforming raw data into art.
“The Spaces We Seek” Gives a Student-Curated Look into Displacement and Belonging
The students in the art history department’s University Museums Internships course work with museum professionals to curate an art exhibit, carefully selecting pieces that work to highlight an important theme to the Charlottesville community.
The Party Show – 5 May 2024
Francesca Fiorani (Art History) appeared on Melbourne, Australia's Triple R Independent Radio's "The Party Show" to discuss the Leonardo da Vinci exhibition at THE LUME Melbourne: The Party Show — 5 May 2024
Embark on a Magical Journey at the SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature
The University of Virginia's Arts Grounds will host the SW2 Festival of the Moving Creature on the evening of Friday, April 26th. This highly anticipated event promises an unforgettable experience, featuring two gigantic mythical creatures parading through the UVA Grounds, brought to life by the talented students, faculty, and staff of the Art of the Moving Creature drama department class.
The Fralin Museum of Art Awarded $125,000 from the Terra Foundation for American Art
The Fralin Museum of Art has been awarded $125,000 from the Terra Foundation for American Art to support “O’Powa O’Meng: The Art and Legacy of Jody Folwell.” The grant marks the first award for The Fralin and the University of Virginia (UVA) from the Terra Foundation for American Art and will fund the traveling exhibition and scholarly exhibition catalog. The Fralin partnered with the Minneapolis Institute of Art (Mia) to organize “O’Powa O’Meng.” The exhibition will be on view at Mia from September 2024 to January 2025, and at The Fralin Museum of Art from February to June 2025. Two additional venues are anticipated.
“Virginia is for Artists” Brings a Colorful Perspective to McIntire
The Connaughton Gallery, located on the third floor of Robertson Hall, features the work of U.Va. alumna Uzo Njoku from March 19 to June 14.
The Nature of Being Human: How Photojournalists Bring the World to You
Since the 1920s, photojournalists have documented the world, the good and the bad. But it doesn’t come without a cost to the men and women who capture those images.
Student Legal Services mural paints a picture of student resilience
On the fourth floor of Newcomb Hall, a monarch butterfly welcomes students into the newly renovated office for Student Legal Services.