Art
Free-spirited Fredonia architect is at it again: ‘Excelsior Cafe’ is coming to Rockefeller
MATTHEW BAUM Guest Scallywag Ahmelia Schitt is something of a rockstar in the college-campus design circles, and she’s back in town. In an exclusive interview on Thursday, she announced that she would be designing a new eatery on-campus, with a literal twist. For those who have gone all this time......
Martha Colburn’s opening exhibition at Marion Art Gallery
BRENTON NEWCOMB Special to The Leader The Marion Art Gallery is starting this season with an exhibition from Martha Colburn — an internationally renowned, award-winning artist. She is known for her experimental stop-motion animated films. The exhibition, “Imagined Histories,” features five stop-motion animated films and will be open to the......
Rockefeller Arts Center turns 50
JESSICA MEDITZ Special to The Leader This year marks the 50th anniversary of the heart of SUNY Fredonia — The Michael C. Rockefeller Arts Center. Rockefeller Arts Center can be described as a second home to many Fredonia students, as the building contains resources for a significant portion of......
Web Exclusive: Q&A with Michele Bernatz
As reported by The Leader last week, the Department of Visual Arts and New Media has welcomed a new chair this semester. Staff Writer James Lillin spoke to her about the future of the department, her Fredonia connections and more. James Lillin (JL): What differentiates the Visual Arts and New......
Visual Arts and New Media Department looks to the future: New semester brings new chair and more
JAMES LILLIN Staff Writer Fredonia’s Visual Arts and New Media Department is facing numerous changes this year as it adapts to a new location in the $37 million dollar expansion added on to the Rockefeller Arts Center, an expansion which includes new areas for sculpting, drawing, animating, and illustrating. Leading......
‘Harmony across the arts’: New WM Art Installation debuting soon
SHENECA SHARPE Staff Writer With a new semester taking place, it’s time to get back into the college routine, whether that be classes, clubs and maybe even work. Despite all of the things boggling every college student’s brain, an idea can spring up in the most stressful of situations.......
A summer well spent: Inside the ‘Arts of Italy’ summer study abroad program and its upcoming changes
MOLLY VANDENBERG Special to The Leader It’s typical for college students to spend their summer working to save some extra money or just relaxing with familiar hometown family and friends. However, many of us are craving a new and exciting experience that staying at home simply can’t offer. ‘Arts......
Seniors show off apps and art in final gallery
EMMA SCHAIBLE Special to The Leader Last Friday, the Marion Art Gallery was filled with people viewing the Senior Show II at the opening reception of the exhibition. Twelve undergraduate senior artists full of determination and innovation proudly displayed their artwork in the Marion Art Gallery. In Senior......
A true display of balance and creativity Senior Show II set to open this week
AMBER MATTICE Assistant Reverb Editor Art itself is a concept with no boundaries. What defines art is left to the individual experiencing it. This is exactly the idea that the Visual Arts and New Media (VANM) faculty had in mind when planning the two Senior Shows this year. The......