Department of Fine Arts
‘At long last,’ Fine Arts alum Sam Gilliam’s artwork finds its place in a NYC gallery
World-renowned artist and double alum Sam Gilliam is no doubt a point of pride for the University of Louisville. The painter, widely known for his use of saturated color and his highly improvisational, spontaneous technique, received his BA in creative art in 1955 and his MA in fine arts in 1961 – both from the College of Arts & Sciences.
Hite Art Institute hosts art show that examines mental health
While it might seem sleepier on campus through summer, that doesn’t mean there’s nothing to do or see. You might meander over to Schneider Hall Galleries, for example, to peruse Hite’s current exhibition: “Mental Misconceptions: The Art of Self-Care.” The show, which runs through Aug. 30, 2019, investigates mental health and the healing process known as post-trauma growth, the sense of well-being after a traumatic event.
A&S faculty join citywide ‘Afloat: An Ohio River Way of Life’ celebration
Just as one community connection flows into the next, UofL is partnering with local museums, historic sites and the downtown library to offer its scholarly expertise to the citywide “Afloat: An Ohio River Way of Life.”
Open Walls displays extraordinary talent from UofL faculty and staff
The Open Walls Exhibit, hosted annually by the Office of Communications and Marketing and taking place in Ekstrom Library, features works of various mediums by employees of all backgrounds. From humanities to STEM fields, from classroom to cubicle, one thing remains constant: the artists’ passion for their work, though it may not be their day job.
‘Mental Misconceptions: The Art Of Self-Care’
06-12-2019 - leoweekly.com - features an exhibit currently being shown at the Schneider Hall galleries
Louisville artist Jenna White stumbles upon art form that turns into first solo exhibition
06-11-2019 - insiderlouisville.com - features Jenna White, a fine arts alumnus
A&S’s ties to Kentucky Derby run deep
To get a sense of just how unique a perspective we have to this massive global event, look no further than Remington Smith, an assistant professor of Communication in the College of Arts & Sciences. Smith recently received the Reel South Short award for his documentary, “The Derby.” The Indie Grits Festival and PBS Reel South give the Short award to the best short documentary filmed in or about the south.
Art and design in tandem from Natalie O Design
04-21-2019 - insiderlouisville.com - features Meena Kahlili, professor of Fine Arts
Kentuckians with connections to Paris heartbroken by Notre Dame fire
04-15-2019 - WAVE3.com - Professor of Fine Arts Benjamin Hufbauer remembers his first visit to Notre Dame
Retired Maryville College professor Mark Hall talks love of printmaking
04-14-2019 - thedailytimes.com - features Mark Hall, a Masters of Arts graduate in printmaking
Glassblower Stephen Rolfe Powell, a remembrance
04-03-2019 - leoweekly.com - features Che Rhodes, head of UofL's glassblowing program
Portland space fosters creativity, connections
04-01-2019 - portlandlouisville.com - highlights the new fine arts studios in Portland
The work before the masterpiece
04-01-2019 - spectatornews.com - features Mary Carothers, professor of Fine Arts
Influential Kentucky glass artist Stephen Rolfe Powell has died
03-21-2019 - leoweekly.com - features Che Rhodes, professor of Fine Arts
Lynn Nottage's Crumbs From the Table of Joy Comes To FreeFall In St. Petersburg
03-14-2019 - broadwayworld.com - features Jacqueline L. Thompson, an alumnus with a Master in Fine Arts in Acting
Free Time Interview: Zed Saeed
03-10-2019 - WHAS11.com - features Zed Saeed, a master's student at the Hite Art Institute
A Q&A with artist James Grubola
03-08-2019 - leoweekly.com - features James Grubola, a professor of Fine Arts
UofL expands west with new Portland art studio
03-06-2019 - WAVE3.com - discusses the new Portland studio for Fine Arts students
‘Conspiratorial Aesthetics,’ compelling
03-06-2019 - leoweekly.com - highlights the work on display at the Cressman Center for Visual Arts
7 Questions With … Artist Monica Stewart
02-22-2019 - insiderlouisville.com - features Monica Stewart, a Master's student in Fine Arts
