News: College of Fine Arts

two illustrated contemporary figures dancing
Arts and Culture |

The production features exciting choreography and lighting design by talented Bachelor of Fine Arts majors in performance and choreography, and dance production and management.

ArcoStrum, Strauss Shi (on left, holding a violin) and TY Zhang (on right, holding a guitar), looks towards the camera. They are outside on a couch in this promotional photo.
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Arcostrum is an enigmatic violin-guitar duo that captures the hearts of audiences through charisma, virtuosity, and dazzling onstage chemistry.

An art piece by Clarice Cuda.
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The exhibition by artist Clarice Cuda runs through Nov. 8, with an opening reception Nov. 1 during the 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Art Walk.

Wearing a dark blue suit and blue tie, 2024 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Outstanding Alumnus of the Year Randy Garcia poses with his hands in his pants pockets in front of logo for his company, the Investment Counsel Company
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After founding an investment firm, Randy Garcia has generously (and gratefully) invested in his alma mater. 

woman posing under "Thomas and Mack Moot Court" signage
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ History |

The matriarch of the Mack family supported the university's rise since its founding.

A woman speaks to an audience in the Marjorie Barrick Museum of Art
Arts and Culture |

New degree focuses on arts leadership, management, and entrepreneurship.

large conference room filled with people
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Students will gain valuable experience in the independent film and television industry.

multimedia art exhibit
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The event, featuring 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ's strongest emerging artists and faculty, highlights current visual arts trends.

A woman holding a candle.
Arts and Culture |

When Sam and Jess shoot the latest episode of their hit paranormal investigation show "A Skeptic and a Bruja," they are thrown for a loop when their crew member sees a ghost.

Taras Krysa, on a podium with his hands and baton raised, conducts the full 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Symphony Orchestra (performers and instruements are displayed in the image).
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Outstanding local violin virtuoso DeAnne Letourneau performs solo in two of the evening’s most thrilling pieces.

t-shirts with political statements hanging around a craft booth
Arts and Culture |

Artists 4 Democracy’s time on campus includes classroom visits to facilitate discussions about the role of art and design as a means to create civic awareness and engagement.

Painter and 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ professor Wendy Kveck sits on a bench in a 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ art gallery
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From her classroom to her community to her own easel, the 2024 College of Fine Arts Alumna of the Year enthusiastically extols the virtues of art — and those who create it.