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Arcadia University News
June 7, 2019
Ryan’s Solo Exhibition Hailed a “Must See”
The exhibition, “the light/the shade,” by Abigail Ryan ’03 , associate professor of Visual and Performing Art, was hailed in a review by the Olean Times Herald on May 1. “The show on St. Bonaventure University’s campus, “the light/the shade” must be seen by any appreciator of painting and poetry,”...
May 9, 2019
Ryan Featured in St. Bonaventure University Solo Exhibition
The second edition of Abbey Ryan ’03 ’s painting collection “the light/the shade” is showing as a solo exhibition at the Quick Center at St. Bonaventure University through June 2. The exhibition is the culmination of a 2017 research trip to Patmos, Greece, and is also a part of Ryan’s one-a-day...
April 19, 2019
Moore Opens “Soil, Stone, and Bone” Show at The Clay Studio
Gregg Moore , associate professor of Art and Design, opened “Soil, Stone, Bone”—a ceramics exhibition featuring bone china made from animal bones ashes and farmland earth—at The Clay Studio in Old City, Philadelphia. Moore’s collection of bone-ash ceramics is inspired by the cycle of life,...
March 11, 2019
'Philadelphia Inquirer' Reviews Whitman Exhibition
The Philadelphia Inquirer reviewed the exhibition " Writers Making Books " in its Feb. 24 Sunday edition. Art critic Edith Newhall writes: "Among the many events this year for Whitman at 200, the regional Walt Whitman bicentennial celebration, is a not-to-be-missed exhibition at Arcadia University’...
February 14, 2019
Loeffler Featured in InLiquid Exhibit “Hatch”
Carole Loeffler , associate professor and chair of Visual and Performing Arts, is featured in “Hatch,” an art show curated by Susanna W. Gold with InLiquid. Pieces in the collection are inspired by hatching and cross-hatching, traditional art techniques used to create shading effects by drawing...
February 7, 2019
Ireland GFS Students Host Art Exhibition Inspired by International Experience
Students in last year’s “Inspired by the View: The Beauty and Boldness of Ireland” Global Field Study (GFS) will showcase their art and music inspired by the course on Saturday, Feb. 9 at Elcy’s Cafe in Glenside from 2:30 to 4 p.m. The opening reception will include a live instrumental performance...
January 31, 2019
Black Box Theater Receives Grant
The Arcadia Foundation awarded a $91,000 grant to the University for the renovation of the Black Box Theater in support of Arcadia’s growing Theater Arts program. The grant will transform this performance space, dedicated by the Class of 1968 in celebration of its 45-year reunion, for emerging...
November 20, 2018
Arcadia Ranked Fourth Among Illustration Programs in Pennsylvania
Arcadia’s Illustration program was ranked fourth among Pennsylvania schools in Animation Career Review’s “2019 Illustration School Rankings.” Ranked 36th nationally, Arcadia landed in the top 25th percentile. The rankings were based on academic reputation, admission selectivity, depth of...
November 19, 2018
Ryan’s Live Demo Raises Funds for Rodriguez Memorial Scholarship
Artist Abbey Ryan ’03 , associate professor of Visual and Performing Arts, showcased her talents during a live painting demonstration on Nov. 2 on the staircase landing of Grey Towers Castle. Ryan has conducted live painting demonstrations at Arcadia since 2011, each year raising hundreds of...
September 25, 2018
Loeffler a Finalist in Artisan Series Art Competition
Carole Loeffler , associate professor and chair of Visual and Performing Arts, was selected as a finalist in the Bombay Sapphire Artisan Series, which displayed her “it's fine, I'm fine” artwork from Aug. 31 to Sept. 14 at Arch Enemy Arts in Philadelphia. Public voting for the final art pieces is...
September 14, 2018
Lincoln County News Praises Abbey Ryan Exhibition
Associate Professor of Visual and Performing Arts Abbey Ryan ’03 ’s solo still life exhibit, “Abbey Ryan: Poetic Realism,” was reviewed in the Lincoln County News Aug. 21 article, “Review: Abbey Ryan Still-Life Show at Gleason Stuns with Attention to Detail.” The review notes: “Ryan excels at...
September 14, 2018
Manzella Collaborates on Art Installment in East Market
Jennifer Manzella , adjunct professor of Art and Design, co-created an art installation on Ludlow Street in Philadelphia’s East Market area. Artist Katie VanVliet collaborated with Manzella, along with the assistance of Painting student Laura Bonacci ’20 , which blends depictions of Philadelphia’s...
July 23, 2018
Ryan’s Artwork Displayed in National Exhibitions
Abbey Ryan ’03 , associate professor of Visual and Performing Art, is showcasing her artwork in nationally recognized exhibitions and juried shows across the country this summer. Ryan’s painting “Hand-picked Apples Together Forever” is on display in the National Juried Exhibition of Traditional...
July 23, 2018
Lunavictoria ’18 Publishes Illustration to Help Migrant Families
Scientific Illustration alumna Julia Lunavictoria ‘18 contributed a sketch to Coloring Nature: Hatchlings! , a coloring book designed in collaboration with the Guild of Natural Science Illustrators. Lunavictoria, a gallery assistant at Bernarducci Gallery in New York City, illustrated the Wilson’s...
June 8, 2018
Fashion Designer Bonner ’07 Interviewed by Philly Mag
Graphic Design alumna Iris Bonner ’07 likes to party with Cardi. And Mary J. Blige, Pink, Missy Elliott— her clientele is star-studded, comprised of powerful women. As the designer behind These Pink Lips— a brand that fuses vibrancy, sexuality, and rebellious pop culture— Bonner uses paint...
May 30, 2018
Faculty, Staff Recognized at 2018 Years of Service Luncheon
By Nicole Gieselman '19 On May 23, Arcadia University celebrated its dedicated faculty and staff at the 2018 Years of Service Luncheon in the Kuch Gymnasium. The ceremony recognized outstanding research, teaching, and student support efforts by faculty and staff, including Dr. Pradyumna Chauhan ,...
18ss anthropology art and design computer science criminal justice education facilities faculty international peace and conflict resolution modern languages office of international programs research sociology
May 29, 2018
Guinn Discusses Incorporating Community into Street Art
On May 1, David Guinn , adjunct professor of Visual Art and world-renowned muralist, was featured in a Commercial Appeal article for his culturally sensitive approach to street art. Guinn stressed the importance of giving community members a voice when executing public art pieces— an approach he’s...
May 11, 2018
WalkingStick ’59M, ’11H Lectures on Native American Art
Kay WalkingStick ’59M, ’11H presented her retrospective “Kay WalkingStick: An American Artist” at Montclair Art Museum’s annual Gaelen Family Artist Lecture on April 28. Joined by Montclair curator Kathleen Ash-Milby, WalkingStick discussed the curatorial process and the significance of each piece...
February 28, 2018
Arcadia Hosts PSEA Juried Student Exhibition
The 31st annual Pennsylvania State Education Association (PSEA) juried exhibition, featuring submissions from 26 high schools in Bucks and Montgomery counties, will be on display in Arcadia’s Harrison and Rosedale galleries through Thursday, March 15. Sponsored by PSEA’s Mideastern Region and the...
January 26, 2018
Ryan ’03 Featured in ‘Artists and Illustrators’
In recognition of her work and studio practice, Abbey Ryan ’03 , associate professor of Visual and Performing Arts, was featured in the January issue of Artists and Illustrators , regarded as “Britain’s most popular art magazine.” The article highlights Ryan’s daily painting blog, as well as the...
January 25, 2018
WalkingStick ’59, ’11H Featured in ‘The New Yorker’
The New Yorker highlighted Kay WalkingStick ’59, ’11H for her contributions to “ Unholding ,” a collection of mixed media by 10 Native American artists. The exhibition was on display at Artists Space in New York City from Nov. 18 to Jan. 21. Language, verbal and visual, is central to the experience...