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Lilia Gonzales-Chavez to receive honorary doctorate at Arts and Humanities commencement
Lilia Gonzales-Chavez will receive an honorary doctor of fine arts and will be recognized during the commencement ceremony for the College of Arts and Humanities, scheduled from 1 to 2:30 p.m. Friday, May 17, at the Save Mart Center.
Read MoreArt student studies tiny figurine in Denmark and posits new view of Viking iconography
The tiny figurine from Late Iron Age Scandinavia is called the “Valkyrie from Hårby.” It was found in 2012 by an amateur archeologist. The piece was shaped in silver and gilded with a thin layer of gold.
Read MoreNew Faces: Young Maeng
The College of Arts and Humanities is excited to greet Dr. Young Maeng into the Department of Art, Design, and Art History. Welcome, Dr. Maeng!
Read MoreMcClatchy Foundation grant brings renowned Stonewall art exhibit to Fresno State
With the help of a $205,000 grant from The McClatchy Fresno Arts Endowment of The James B. McClatchy Foundation, the Center for Creativity and the Arts will present the “Nobody Promised You Tomorrow: Art 50 Years After Stonewall” exhibition, Aug. 19 through Oct. 31, 2021, at the Phebe Conley Art Gallery at Fresno State.
Read MoreAni Cathedral lecture to focus on sculpture and inscriptions
Dr. Christina Maranci, Tufts University Department of Art History and Architecture chair and Arthur H. Dadian and Ara Oztemel associate professor, will give a virtual presentation on “Ani Cathedral, its Sculpture, and its Inscriptions Revisited” at 7 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 3 on Zoom.
Read MoreYishai Jusidman’s ‘Prussian Blue’ comes to Fresno State with a free exhibition
As the toxic cocktail perpetrated the mechanized genocide, it also combined, through an accidental chemical reaction, with the iron oxide in bricks and mortar — leaving the gas chamber walls in camps such as Majdanek and Stutthof in Poland with eerie deep blue stains that turned out to be chemically identical to the pigment Prussian blue.
Read MoreCenter for Creativity and the Arts ‘artist invitational’ to feature Luba Lukova
The “Luba Lukova Designing Justice” exhibition will open with a reception at 5 p.m. on Thursday, Jan 31 at Fresno State’s Conley Art Gallery. The exhibition will be on display through Feb 28. Lukova will hold a public talk from 3:30 p.m. ahead of the reception as well as public workshops on Jan 29 and […]
Read More‘Business of Regret’ ArtHop exhibit examines past and present artists view on war and chaos
The work of two artists combines with ArtHop in Downtown Fresno for a look at intersecting points of views on violence from past and present perspectives in the exhibition “The Business of Regret: Perspectives on War, Chaos and the Rejection of Violence exhibition.” A selection of artwork by Fresno’s Varaz Samuelian will be exhibited […]
Read MoreCAH Investigates: Kelsey Heater and the ‘Couchmen’ uniform
The day started like any other. Responding to emails, referencing calendars, attempting to track down leads without spilling sips of too-cold coffee down our freshly starched and pressed shirts. Then, the familiar PING pulled us out of our furrow-browed focus as the story came in. We dropped everything– including our jaws –as we read the […]
Read MoreArt and Design alum Fidel Mendoza dazzles as Bronco Wine Co’s new Lead Graphic Designer
Department of Art and Design alum Fidel Mendoza’s success in the graphic design industry has culminated into a recent promotion to Lead Graphic Designer for Bronco Wine Co. which boasts a highly varied selection of wine that they produce from vineyard to table. Bronco Wine Co. is the largest vineyard owner in the U.S. and the […]
Read MoreNew Faces: Two new professors join Art and Design
The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State is the largest college on campus, encompassing nine departments, and the Armenian Studies Program. Each year, new faculty are brought on to elevate the academic offerings here at Fresno State. These new faculty members bring innovative research, diverse fields of study and technical expertise to our […]
Read MoreNEW! Earn your bachelor’s degree in Art History or Dance at Fresno State
The Fresno State College of Arts and Humanities is proud to announce two new Bachelor of Arts degrees. In the Theatre Arts department, has launched their B.A. in Dance and the Art and Design Department has started their B.A. in Art History.
Read MoreNowruz exhibit celebrates Persian New Year
~ By Nancy Barragan, student writer for the College of Arts and Humanities The Henry Madden Library is hosting an art exhibition in honor of recognizing the Persian New Year called Nowruz. The Nowruz Exhibit features colorful artifacts, books and maps on the second floor of the library in the Diversity Lounge from March 1 – […]
Read MoreIllustrator Doug Hansen’s ‘Bookends’ exhibition opens at Conley Gallery
“Bookends,” an exhibition by Professor Doug Hansen, captures an art career that began 45 years ago when he was a student at Fresno State. In between then and now, Hansen also illustrated the pages of The Fresno Bee and several books. The Department of Art and Design at Fresno State will present Hansen’s works in an exhibition that […]
Read More‘New Faculty Works’ art exhibition opens Sept. 7
The Fresno State Art and Design Department will present “New Faculty Works,” an exhibition of professional artwork created by two new faculty members, Dr. Ahran Koo and Dr. Laura Huisinga, on Sept. 7 and Sept. 16, at the M Street Graduate Art Studios in downtown Fresno.
Read MoreNEW FACES: Art and Design welcomes two new professors
Dr. Luis J. Gordo Peláez and Dr. Ahran Koo join the Department of Art and Design as assistant professors.
Read MoreSara Deasy’s Grad Show opens exhibition season at Phebe Conley Art Gallery
Large-scale photographs by grad student Sara Deasy will be featured in her master’s Grad Show, the first exhibition of the fall semester in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery at Fresno State. The exhibition consists of 10 44-by-66-inch prints in the main gallery space, and 12 12-by-18-inch black-and-white images in the back portion of the gallery. Deasy’s […]
Read MoreA Canvas for the Arts
Renowned artists flock to the community to teach and to engage ~ Article by Lisa Maria Boyles, Illustrations by Joel Beery, excerpted from Fresno State Magazine Pick an art, any art. There’s a good chance it will be taught, performed or shared during two special programs offered this summer to provide community access to some […]
Read More16 students present at Honors Symposium
Sixteen students in the College of Arts and Humanities Honors Program presented the projects resulting from their research on Friday, May 12, before an audience of family members, friends and faculty mentors in the Music 160 lecture hall. Dr. Honora Chapman, associate dean of the College of Arts and Humanities and director of the […]
Read MoreArt and Design students bring home ADDY awards
~ Pictured in photo – Back row, from left: Miguel Avila, Nancy Mohamed, Marvin Romero and Tim McAtee; front row, from left: Jenna Milford, Katherine Nijmeddin and Kevin Dakin The American Advertising Awards recently announced the 2017 District 14 Award winners. Fresno State Graphic Design students were recognized for their outstanding creative work by receiving […]
Read MoreCenter for Creativity and the Arts presents colloquium on Native California art, archeology
Fresno State’s Center for Creativity and the Arts will present “Native California and Mesoamerica Art and Archaeology Colloquium” from 2 to 4:30 p.m. on Thursday, April 20, in the Conley Arts building (Room 101). This event is free and open to the public. The colloquium explores the indigenous heritage of the Central Valley, from first […]
Read MoreArt Notes: Remaining spring art exhibitions
The Department of Art and Design has three remaining exhibitions this semester at the Phebe Conley Gallery. Jamie Boley’s master of arts graduate exhibition, “Standing in the Gap of Here and In-Between,” large-scale oil-on-panels will be on display March 30 through April 7. A reception will be held from 5-8 p.m. on Thursday, March 30. Boley […]
Read MoreArt Notes: ArtHop March 2
This week’s ArtHop will feature showings by two women with connections to Fresno State’s Department of Art and Design. A mixed-media wall piece by art professor Joan K. Sharma will be on view as part of the “Women’s Work” exhibition at the Spectrum Gallery during the month of March. ArtHop and the opening reception are from 5 to […]
Read MoreArtist’s involvement at Standing Rock changed the direction of her Fresno State exhibition
Just a day after her exhibition at Fresno State opened, artist Merritt Johnson presented a workshop to several teenagers from the Fresno American Indian Health Project. She greeted them using Indian phrases. For the next hour, Johnson and the students explored the components of the exhibition. Standing next to one piece, she explained to the young […]
Read MoreArt Notes: Student ceramics on display in Dean’s Gallery
Don’t miss the ceramics exhibition featuring work by student artists. It’s on display through the end of January, so just a little more than a week left. The Dean’s Gallery is in the Music Building, Room 186, right by the Dean’s Office. Here is the statement from Professor Una Mjurka: The artwork on display […]
Read More‘Zapantera Negra’ exhibition gives voice to disenfranchised
The College of Arts and Humanities’ Center for Creativity and the Arts and the Department of Art and Design present the exhibition “Zapantera Negra: Flower of the Word — Zapatista and Black Panther Visual Encounters of Collective Empowerment.” This exhibition will be on display from Nov. 3-19 at the Graduate Art Gallery at M Street. […]
Read MoreBuilding Connections Through Art
Benefits gained by studying the arts and humanities – self-awareness, creative problem solving, appreciation of diversity and development of collaborative work habits – are applicable in a wide range of careers, said Dr. Una Mjurka, an associate professor of art and ceramics at Fresno State. Mjurka, winner of the 2015-16 Provost’s Award in Faculty Service, […]
Read MoreThe road to Academic Decathlon 2016 begins today
High school students who will compete in this year’s Academic Decathlon begin their journey today at Fresno State as they learn about nuclear and atomic physics on the world stage during World War II, which is this year’s topic. A series of workshops on the Fresno State campus gives high school students background on the […]
Read MoreCineCulture Oct. 7: ‘Nari – The Shankar Family Project’
This week’s CineCulture presentation is something quite unusual. Nari is a global, multi-generational, multimedia live performance conceived by Gingger Shankar (ginggershankar.com/). Shankar has made a name for herself in U.S. music scenes by scoring the Oscar-nominated “The Passion of the Christ” and performing with rock bands such as the Smashing Pumpkins. But her musical heritage ties […]
Read MoreART NOTES: Joan Sharma shows her work in the Spectrum Gallery’s annual exhibition
A photo taken by Fresno State art Professor Joan K. Sharma (pictured below) during her 2015 sabbatical trip to India and Bhutan will be part of Spectrum Gallery‘s annual exhibition and benefit. “Camel Decoration, Pushkar Fair” will be shown along with a fantastic variety of photographic art by more than 50 photographers. The opening reception is during ArtHop, from […]
Read MoreART NOTES: Una Mjurka shows her newest work ‘In Absentia’ at Corridor 2122
Una Mjurka, an associate professor of art and ceramics at Fresno State, will show her most recent work at the Corridor 2122 gallery (2122 Mono St.) in downtown Fresno. Her exhibition of sculptural ceramics titled “In Absentia” will open during the Oct. 6 ArtHop (reception from 5-8 p.m.) and remain on display through Oct. 23. Mjurka is the […]
Read MoreNew Dean’s Gallery exhibition focuses on student interior design projects
A new exhibition went up last week in the Dean’s Gallery, located in the Music Building right outside of the Dean’s Office. This exhibit will be on display through Friday, Nov. 4. ID 155 – Senior Project Instructor: Silvana Polgar The Senior Project epitomizes the sophisticated and independent thinking, creativity and intellectual exploration […]
Read MoreArticle chronicles how graphic design student scored a design commission from Lin-Manuel Miranda
Dominic Grijalva parlayed social media interactions with Lin-Manuel Miranda, an idol of his, into a job as a freelance designer for Tee-Rico, Miranda’s official artist merchandise site. An in-depth article in 99U details how this relationship developed over time between the Fresno State graphic design student Dominic Grijalva and the creator of “Hamilton.” 99U is a website that […]
Read MoreART NOTES: ‘Stephanie Bradshaw: New Work’
Stephanie Bradshaw, costume shop supervisor for University Theatre (fresnostate.edu/artshum/theatrearts/), will show her art work at the Voice Shop (thevoiceshop.com/). “Stephanie Bradshaw: New Work” can be seen at the Sept. 1 ArtHop and through the month of September. Bradshaw won the Dean’s Award for Outstanding Thesis. Here’s what Bradshaw has to say about her exhibit: The bulk of the artworks I’ll […]
Read MoreFaculty artwork on display at M Street Graduate Studios
The Fresno State Art and Design Department (fresnostate.edu/artshum/artanddesign/) presents “Faculty Works,” an exhibition of artwork from their faculty and staff. For the first time, this event will be held in the gallery at the M Street Graduate Studios (fresnostate.edu/artshum/artanddesign/m-street.html) in downtown Fresno. This exhibition showcases the diversity and talents of these established artists, many of whom have […]
Read MoreFresno Arts Council to honor Dr. Fleming posthumously Aug. 25
Dr. Paulette Fleming, a Fresno State educator who died unexpectedly last October, is still being honored for her bold work in the community. The Fresno Arts Council has named the late Dr. Paulette Fleming the 2016 recipient of the Ella Odorfer Educator Award for the 31st annual Horizon Awards “Paulette had a unique combination of […]
Read MoreDepartment of Art and Design has relocated on campus
The Department of Art and Design relocated to a portable building between Engineering East and McLane Hall on the grassy area just behind McLane Hall. Our former location (Conley Art 105) is closed until further notice.
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The College of Arts and Humanities at Fresno State 