Tag: College of Visual and Performing Arts
SU alumna Victoria Montalbano discusses new Star Wars-themed solo show
The Daily Orange sat down with storyteller Victoria Montalbano to discuss her new solo show, “The Princess Strikes Back: One Woman’s Search for the Space Cowboy of Her Dreams.” Read More »
Adam McKay’s ‘Don’t Look Up’ is too forthright to be satirical
While Adam McKay’s “Don’t Look Up” sheds light on the American government and media’s inadequate response to environmental issues, Screentime columnist Sam Rivo says the film is too on the nose to be an effective satire. Read More »
First Year Players hold auditions for ‘Grease’
After a year of virtual performances, First Year Players will begin auditions for their rendition of Grease. Read More »
'Kusama: Infinity' film kicks off Everson’s ‘Behind the Artist Film Series’ talk
The Everson Museum of Art is kicking off its "Behind the Artist Film Series" with a film about Japanese artist Yayoi Kusama. Read More »
Prepare to faint at Steve-O’s triple X-rated comedy show Wednesday night
Ahead of Steve-O’s stand-up comedy show at the Westcott Theater next Wednesday, he spoke with The Daily Orange about his experiences with stand-up and the upcoming show. Read More »
How photography's presence at SU has shifted throughout time, social media
Photography’s presence on SU’s campus has shifted as cameras become more widely available through new technology, but professors and local businesses still look back on the art form itself and analog cameras’ role in the craft. Read More »
SU graduate’s award-winning film ‘Thine Own Self' explores gender binaries
As one of the winning filmmakers, SU graduate student Evan Bode’s short stopmotion film will be shown as part of JetBlue’s inflight entertainment. Read More »
AbStranded exhibition’s art and music combination enriches visitors’ experience
Composer David Fulmer’s curated pieces and sets provide musical accompaniment for the Everson’s “AbStranded” exhibit. Read More »
NYC-based artist stresses importance of preserving Tuscarora culture
In his Artist Talk Tuesday night, Grant Jonathan of the Tuscarora Nation discussed the bead work he collects and creates. Read More »
SU offers creative writing scholarship in honor of Tom Walsh
The Thomas J. Walsh Scholarship will be awarded to one creative writing major in the English department in the College of Arts and Sciences. Read More »
Object Lessons explores photography and its subject with varying success
Artist James Henkel’s photography exhibit at Light Work presents photos from across 30 years of Henkel’s work. Read More »
Animation artist Junjie Zhang outlines creative production process to VPA seniors
Animator and professor at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology Junjie “Jake” Zhang spoke to students at a virtual event Wednesday morning. Read More »
Students, alumni push back against VPA’s plan to cut art video program
Undergraduate and graduate students expressed their frustration at VPA's decision to close their art video program in a letter of solidarity. Read More »
3 SU film majors shine light on gender inequality with 'Wo-man'
Three film students are working on a documentary to address gender inequality on SU’s campus. Read More »
VPA juniors demand more resources, funding from SU
The letter had 10 demands, which included 24-hour swipe access to Shaffer Art Building, consistent meetings within the film department and a curriculum that makes the classroom more interactive for students. Read More »
About the Song: Remembrance Scholar finds courage to perform in honor of mother's best friend
Miriam Luby Wolfe was one of the 35 students who was killed from the terrorist bombing of Pan Am Flight 103. For Corey Henry, representing Miriam as a Remembrance Scholar was about her mother and their beautiful friendship. Read More »
Syracuse residents will use $25,000 grant to decorate space in front of City Hall
The art project will make the space into a colorful area that visually encourages public assembly and political engagement. Read More »
Is Bird Library the new location for intimate concerts?
After being inspired by NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts, Jackson Siporin started hosting intimate Tiny Desk Cuse shows on campus. Read More »
Cheryl Dunn’s 'Licking the Bowl' film frames skateboarding as real, undeniable art
Though skateboarding is now more highly recognized as a sport and art, Dunn’s 2002 film shows the dedication put into skating. Read More »
Why these students transferred out of SU
Students transferring out of Syracuse University went around the world, from DePaul University to the University of Manchester. Students said they weren’t satisfied with their experiences at SU. Read More »
Syracuse Stage to bring back live audiences for 2021-22 season with 'Eureka Day'
Syracuse Stage is returning to live theater with six plays planned for its 2021-2022 season. Read More »
La Casita's 'Béisbol' exhibit highlights Latin-Americans' role in baseball
The new exhibit was developed as part of a partnership with the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of American History. Read More »
Artist educates city residents about Arabic community with calligraphy workshop
Artist Nada Odeh’s workshops, hosted at Salt City Market, are designed to educate the community on Arabic culture and calligraphy. Read More »
Everson Museum's ‘AbStranded’ exhibit showcases fiber arts' newfound relevance
The exhibit at the Everson reframes fiber art in an abstract context that expands on the history and traditions of the medium. Read More »