Populated by sharks, snakes and kangaroos, but mostly by densely arrayed lines and shapes, the pictures in “Madayin: Eight Decades of Aboriginal Australian Bark Painting From Yirrkala” represent the universe.
Nearly 10 years ago, Kyle Chattleton applied to be a classical host on WTJU. As Kyle puts it, “I was not expecting it to last as long as it did, maybe one or two years. But the station quickly became an important part of my life in Virginia.”
ARTS ON THE HILL: Beethoven Up Close with Members of the Charlottesville Symphony at the University of Virginia and Music Director Benjamin Rous | Tuesday, February 14 • 5-6pm (doors open at 4:30pm) • Carr’s Hill • FREE
Grammy Award-nominated vocalist, songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Stokley is heading to Charlottesville’s Paramount Theater next month for an evening of celebrating the arts through spoken-word poetry, soul music and rhythm and blues.
At a school overflowing with student talent and imagination, one student-run organization offers a space for creators, writers and designers alike to connect and share their passion — V Magazine.
Staff at University of Virginia’s Department of Art are planning to honor the life and work of D’Sean Perry, who was a studio art major in the College of Arts & Sciences and was on track to graduate this May before he was shot and killed alongside two other students on Nov. 13.
Every last Friday of the month, The Fralin Student Engagement Council invites the University and the local Charlottesville area to The Fralin Museum of Art for Final Fridays, an event that allows participants to engage directly with art by making their own crafts, performing live music, or view exhibits under the guidance of a Fralin Student Docent.
The Education intern will work directly with the Manager of Education and Programs. Kluge-Ruhe has an ambitious Digital Engagement Strategy and this internship project will help bring it to life! You will help us with our in-person summer programs, and you will help contribute to ongoing digital projects in a variety of ways. Note that Kluge-Ruhe is located off Grounds, and the selected candidate will be responsible for finding transportation to work on-site.
The fellowship aims to support students who have an exciting idea or question related to sound justice and help them put together a creative, public-facing project to communicate their findings. Project formats can include multiple modes, such as an essay, research, audio-visual media, or artwork. Dates: June 5 - August 3| Award: $7,500 | Due April 15th.
The McGuffey Art Center is typically home to works from a number of professional Charlottesville artists, but the second floor of the gallery is home to a hidden gem — a hallway recently lined with student masterpieces. University studio artists, whether enrolled in the major or just a studio art class, contributed a selection of thought-provoking and personal pieces to the exhibit.
The University Drama Department’s production of “Direct to You!” featured six plays directed by students as part of an advanced directing course in the drama department.
Built on inclusivity and passion, the University’s first competitive hip-hop dance group is still evolving after eighteen years.
