HOW TO HOLD A GALAXY, a new exhibition in Columbus, Ohio by 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ MFA student ¡Katie B Funk!, comprises hand cut paper, found imagery, drawings, performance stills, relief sculptures, and wearables that each bring into question the idea of patterns, cycles, collage, and infinite possibilities. Edges of paper have been cut to subtle curves, ink has seeped through flattened paper planes, and…
Ana Gonzales, who graduated from the School of Architecture Interior Design Program and is now in the M.Arch program, is the grand prize winner of the 2024 Emerging Professionals Program Student Design Competition. Her innovative design submission, Hotel Sofia, not only showcased her impressive design skills but also embodied a deep understanding of community needs and contemporary design…
The Entertainment Engineering & Design program is pleased to announce a collaboration with world-famous Cirque du Soleil as they continue to invest in their employees - expanding their skill base by teaching emerging technology - strengthening the partnership between 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ and Cirque. Members of the Cirque du Soleil technical show crew will participate in courses such as 3D modeling and…
Film director Rod Blackhurst is partnering with 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Film for two projects this fall. First, on Sept. 26, Blackhurst and producer Noah Lang will take students through the process of test screening films by screening the as-of-yet unreleased horror film Dolly. Those present at the screening will be allowed to submit private feedback and hear about what happens in this process…
51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Art student Xena Keo has won a $3,000 national scholarship from AIGA. In its 29th year, the program awards $35,500 in scholarships to students across the country. This year 16 applications were recommended for awards—Eleven $3,000 scholarships and five $500 honorable mentions—for a grand total of $35,500. Congratulations!
Congratulations to the new cycle of pre-qualified sculptors for the City of Las Vegas which includes several of our 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ faculty, students, and alumni. The City of Las Vegas Public Art Program is establishing a list of pre-qualified sculptors and fabricators, from which it intends to select Artists for upcoming sculpture projects. Artists selected for this pre-qualified list are eligible…
The 51³Ô¹ÏºÚÁÏ Department of Art invites artists to apply for the Fall 2025 Master of Fine Arts (MFA) Program in Art. We are seeking applications that present unique perspectives, artistic rigor and exploration, and potential for dynamic growth. We welcome artists from diverse backgrounds who want to participate in the dialogues within contemporary art and culture and the creation of meaningful…
Joshua Vermillion (associate professor, School of Architecture) has teamed up with Microsoft as a Creative Expert. In this capacity, Vermillion writes about and demonstrates how generative-AI tools can be used to augment the design process. In other news, Vermillion is streaming on YouTube on September 7 at 10am EST to discuss generative-AI with Neil Leach, David Alf, Ila Colomo, Adeline…