Lecture: “Art Speaks”
Wednesday, September 23
7:30 p.m., Prosser
This lecture will be presented by Melanie Richards, M.Mus., author of A Call to Arts: How Artistic Living Can Redeem Us. Richards writes: “By placing ourselves within the realm of art we are raised out of our mundane existence and get a taste of something beyond us yet within us. We learn to think independently, not always following and being influenced but evaluating our own perceptions. Art shows us the need to let go of fear and become aware of beauty within and without”.
Movies on Monocacy
Thursday, September 24
7:00 p.m., Prosser
Working in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department, we will offer award-winning international films preceded by a small dinner and discussion. Film titles include Machuca, Das Untergang, Entre les murs and Nuovomondo.
Artist-in-Residence Program
Thursday, October 1
10:30 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., HUB Lounge
Bettina Castagno is a talented artisan with expertise in jewelry design and handcrafts made with natural found objects. She will demonstrate her craft in beadwork jewelry, using glass, bone, stone, and metals.
An Evening of African Drumming and Dance
Friday, October 2
8:00 p.m., Pavilion
Zul-Latiftu Zahiratu and Spectrum Afrikans will present a talk about the history of the drum and percussion instruments from West Africa and how they were used from the 12th-15th century BC, how the music has been passed down from generation to generation, and how it was kept alive during slavery. Spectrum Afrikans will demonstrate the music of various rituals such as birth, marriage, and death. The Moravian College community will have the opportunity to learn to drum and do some African dancing.
Movies on Monocacy
Thursday, October 22
7:00 p.m., Prosser
Working in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department, we will offer award-winning international films preceded by a small dinner and discussion. Film titles include Machuca, Das Untergang, Entre les murs and Nuovomondo.
Permanent Art Collection Tour
Friday/Saturday October 23-24
Various Locations
It is Family Day and Homecoming weekend! We plan on offering an exciting tour of the Moravian College permanent art collection on both campuses. Art students created the tour as a part of an art class with Diane Rydacki. We hope to start at the HUB and then head south to the Animal Room, Blue Parlor Main Hall and conclude the tour in the Payne Gallery. Students will have their studios open to visitors as well.
Careers in Art
Wednesday, November 4
7:00pm, Foy Hall
The Career Center will offer students a unique opportunity to meet key representatives from a variety of organizations who have hired art majors. Representatives will also be there to talk specifically about current and future career options including internships. Students are encouraged to bring portfolios/resumes to share with professionals during the connection reception.
Movies on Monocacy
Thursday, November 19
7:00 p.m., Prosser
Working in cooperation with the Foreign Language Department, we will offer award-winning international films preceded by a small dinner and discussion. Film titles include Machuca, Das Untergang, Entre les murs and Nuovomondo.
Art Department Auction
Tuesday, December 1
4:30 p.m., UBC Room
Members of the College community will be invited to bid on items made by the students and staff of the Art Department. It’s a great time to shop for the holidays and it supports the Art Department.
