Alumnus Miguel Alvarez grows the next generation of artists

April 14, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

He spent his summers in the fields, picking fruits and vegetables in the scorching Central Valley heat. His winter breaks, pruning grapevines. The whole family’s effort was required to have the bare essentials to survive. He knew the best way to help his family was to break the cycle.

The monumental journey of Anabella Monzon

February 11, 2020.Reading time 8 minutes.

Anabella Monzon has already had a storied career as an artist. A highly regarded muralist, her creations have graced public spaces in Kansas City, Missouri; Seattle, Washington; and San Diego, California for decades. But that life came to an end when her husband died.

Interior design exhibitions highlight experiments in intelligent interiors

January 17, 2020.Reading time 2 minutes.

Perspectrum - A human eye versus the word

Two installations showcasing intelligent interior design begin with an artist talk by Robert Hagen and Glenn Terpstra at 3:30 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 23 at the Alice Peters Auditorium, PB 191.

Continuing the work of Dr. Paulette Fleming through art and community

November 25, 2019.Reading time 10 minutes.

It was a warm fall morning at Lafayette Park in Central Fresno as representatives from Fresno State and Fresno City College, students and the community gathered to celebrate the completion of a mural started by the late Fresno State professor Dr. Paulette Fleming.

Graduate exhibition ‘Sleeping Under Water’ to showcase surrealistic paintings

November 13, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

The Department of Art and Design presents the opening reception of Nory Setha’s graduate exhibition titled ‘Sleeping Under Water’ at 5 p.m., Nov. 14, at Conley Art Gallery.

MCLL Teachers’ Academy provides valuable professional development for teachers of Spanish

October 23, 2019.Reading time 8 minutes.

From that moment, everything quickly moved into motion as Dr. Gordo Peláez agreed with the idea and offered art history as a start to teach new vocabulary and create new lessons in Spanish. He was joined by Hernández. Castillo wrote a proposal outlining the necessity of a program and sent it to then Dean Jiménez-Sandoval. The rest was history as the Teachers’ Academy was approved and housed under MCLL.

Graphic design student advances to the final tier of the National ADDY Competition

April 28, 2019.Reading time 6 minutes.

After nearly sweeping the local American Advertising Awards (ADDY) awards, the top award winners moved on to the regional level where the accolades continued. Graphic Design student Belinda Houngsombath earned two gold medals in the regional ADDYs and will now move to compete at the national level.

Blanca Y. Davila D., Student of Distinction

April 5, 2019.Reading time 7 minutes.

When Blanca Y. Davila D. was just three years old, her family moved from Mexico to the United States in pursuit of the American Dream. With field work being a part of her family’s daily life, her parents pushed her, and she pushed herself, to succeed in her educational pursuits. “Blanca sees herself as a […]

‘Parallels’ showcases the best of Graphic Design student’s work

March 29, 2019.Reading time 1 minute.

You’re invited to the opening reception at 5 p.m. on Friday, March 29th to see the best work from the portfolios of Graphic Design BFA students will be on display in the Phebe Conley Art Gallery.

Colloquium explores ‘Roads and Routes as Conduits of Culture’ in the pre-modern world

February 28, 2019.Reading time 2 minutes.

For centuries, roads/routes have acted as facilitators of cross-cultural encounters, enabling the voluntary and forced migration and interaction of peoples.