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Old but not lost: Art students see a future for antique printing press
News Story    Friday, November 10, 2023
Letterpresses went from heavy to light. Then, they were replaced altogether. Now, words are everywhere. On every laptop and cellphone. But a group of art students at Georgia College & State University see value in the past and a future for these old machines. “It's vital to recognize the strides we've made—not only with technology, but with the press and art in general,” said senior art studio major Emma Grace Avery of Suwanee, Georgia. “There was a time when letterpresses were the...
Art history professor publishes book about Christian art in Tanzania
Announcement    Friday, November 3, 2023
Georgia College & State University Professor of Art History Dr. Fadhili Safieli Mshana has a newly-published book, “African Artists Under Mission Patronage: Focus on Tanzania,” exploring the relationships between African artists and Western Christian missions—and how missionary patronage helped shape and define art in Africa during the 20th century. “The Department of Art would like to celebrate the scholarship of Dr. Mshana,” said Matt Forrest, interim chair and associate professor...
Senior Capstone Art Exhibition, "Ephemera," at Leland Gallery, Ennis Hall, 11/6-11/24
Announcement    Monday, October 30, 2023
Congratulations to our Fall 2023 Capstone Exhibitors, Emma Grace Avery, Laila Campbell, Kimberly Cunningham, Lorna Faye, Morgan Helmbold, Derlisa Prince, Mattie Thompson, Samantha Threlkeld, Kimberly Tran and Emmaline Wellborn! Please join us for "Ephemera" at Leland Gallery, Ennis Hall, Nov.6-Nov. 24 with reception on Nov. 9, 5 to 7 p.m. All Department of Art events are free and open to the public.
Senior Capstone Art Exhibition, "Ephemera," at Leland Gallery, Ennis Hall, 11/06-11/24
Event    Thursday, November 9, 2023
Congratulations to our Fall 2023 Capstone Exhibitors, Emma Grace Avery, Laila Campbell, Kimberly Cunningham, Lorna Faye, Morgan Helmbold, Derlisa Prince, Mattie Thompson, Samantha Threlkeld, Kimberly Tran and Emmaline Wellborn! Please join us for "Ephemera" at Leland Gallery, Ennis Hall, Nov. 6-24 with reception on Nov. 9, 5:00-7:00 p.m. All Department of Art events are free and open to the public.
spotlight on students - the art and craft of portraiture and presence in the Ina Dillard Library
Announcement    Monday, October 30, 2023
  Spotlight on Students Evan Leavitt, Facilities Manager, of the Ina Dillard Library generously prepared a unique location for the ceramics art students to present their self-portraits with the books they love. Identity through clay was on their mind as they created additional content for their installation. GCSU ceramics art students are exhibiting their project “Presence” October 31 through November 16, 2023,  in the Ina Dillard Library. After a tedious learning exercise in figurative...
Visiting Artist and Alumnus Sara Wood
Announcement    Monday, October 30, 2023
The Department of Art Visiting Artists and Scholars Program cordially invites you to a presentation by Guest Artist and 2012 GCSU alumnus Sara Wood on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at A&S Auditorium, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sara will discuss the life and business of a tattoo artist, and the role of the arts after the BA. https://www.sarawoodtattoos.com/
Change of Location: Visiting Artist and Alumnus Sara Wood
Event    Thursday, November 2, 2023
The Department of Art Visiting Artists and Scholars Program cordially invites you to a presentation by Guest Artist and 2012 GCSU alumnus Sara Wood on Thursday, Nov. 2, 2023 at A&S Auditorium, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Sara will discuss the life and business of a tattoo artist, and the role of the arts after the BA. https://www.sarawoodtattoos.com/
Guest Artist Gary Taxali
Announcement    Friday, October 20, 2023
The Georgia College & State University Department of Art Visiting Artists and Scholars Program presents Gary Taxali via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Taxali is recognized as one of the top 100 illustrators in the world in “100 Illustrators” by art book publisher Taschen (2017). He has been teaching at OCAD University since 2003 and is currently tenured faculty at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada holding the rank of full professor.   Taxali's body of work encompasses a broad...
Guest Artist Gary Taxali
Event    Monday, October 23, 2023
The Georgia College & State University Department of Art Visiting Artists and Scholars Program presents Gary Taxali via Zoom on Monday, Oct. 23, 5:30-6:30 p.m. Taxali is recognized as one of the top 100 illustrators in the world in “100 Illustrators” by art book publisher Taschen (2017). He has been teaching at OCAD University since 2003 and is currently tenured faculty at OCAD University in Toronto, Canada holding the rank of full professor.   Taxali's body of work encompasses a broad...
"FRAY" Hannah March Sanders reception and artist talk
Announcement    Tuesday, September 26, 2023
Leland Gallery at Ennis Hall presents “Fray.” An exhibition by Hannah March Sanders in collaboration with Blake Sanders Sept. 21 – Oct. 14, 2023. There will be a reception and virtual artist talk Oct. 5 from  5 p.m. until  7 p.m. The talk at 5:30 p.m. in Ennis 105, 320 W. Hancock St., Milledgeville, GA 31061 Hours: Monday-Thursday 10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
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