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Dr. Sule James publishes his groundbreaking research on Nigerian artist Clara Etso Ugbodaga with MoMA
Fall 2023 Course Posters
Fall 2023 Courses: Art History | Studio Art |
Xinyu (Lavender) Wang Awarded Richter Scholarship
Art History Major, Xinyu (Lavender) Wang, has been awarded a 2023 Richter Scholarship for her proposed research on the Mogao Caves. She will travel to the site this summer to conduct her research and submit her final project findings in … Read more
Dr. Nikki Moore Participating in Book Launch and Conference
Dr. Nikki Moore is heading to The Temple Hoyne Buell Center for the Study of American Architecture at Columbia University this week, March 2nd through 4th, to attend conference activities and celebrate the launch of the … Read more
WFU Art Department Studio Faculty Exhibition
Artworks by the WFU Art Department studio faculty are currently on display through December 9th in the Hanes Gallery. The exhibition features the works of nine current and recent faculty members, including Jennifer Gentry, Read more

Department Events

Visit by Artist and Alumnus Rudy Shepherd

Monday October 2 – Friday October 6

Coffee with Artist and Alumnus Rudy Shepherd

October 2, 10-11:30am / Scales 103

stArt.rv Gallery Reception: The Wrinkled Hands of Time by Elaine Lu (’25)

October 3 / 5:30-7:30 / stArt Gallery Reynolda Village

Exhibitions

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Congratulations to Lavender Wang for her Richter Prize research on the Mogao Caves, presented at URECA DAY!

Wang combines art historical research and a marketing viewpoint in her study of the Mogao Caves in Danhuang, China. Her poster combines knowledge gained during a summer research trip to see these chthonic structures and the murals which cover the walls within. While the first cave was carved out of the cliffside in 366 CE, to date there are 492 caves demonstrating a variety of artistic expressions of spirituality and their intensities.

Wang's work brings history to the present in an investigation of the state-sanctioned cultural products, or tourist objects, crafted to celebrate the Mogao Caves.

#wfu #wakethearts #urecadaywfu #richter

Calling all Freshman!!!! Come on over to Scales to get to know the art department. This is a perfect opportunity find out more about getting involved in the arts and we hope to see you there. We will have ice cream and a sketch book decorating contest!!

Monday, September 25, 2023 6-8 PM @ lower scales lobby

#wfu27 #wfu26 #wakethearts #wakevilleaf #wfu #thearts

We're back! Some action shots from the first week of classes . . . drawing on David Field and getting acquainted with tools in sculpture. Come visit us in Scales soon!

Please join us Monday, April 24 at 6 pm in Scales 102 for film screenings by Art 210: Ecological Works students: Cassie Tan and Ziyan Zhang! The films were created this semester in class.

You don’t want to miss it!

Honors in Studio Art, show 1/3 !

Jointly opening with the @hanesgallery Student Show, come visit the opening of @emmagrace.finearts (‘23)’s Honors exhibition in the Hanes Gallery Mezzanine (upper level of the gallery) tomorrow 5-7PM.

Congratulations, Emma!

THIS THURSDAY

A highlight of the year! Join us for the opening Gala of the Hanes Gallery Student Show. Support your friends and fellow artists and see all of the incredible work that has been made this year!

A “beauty workshop” from the “Fashion and Beauty in Early Modern Europe” course with Dr. Brianna Guthrie!

Students recreated six different recipes for health and beauty treatments and cosmetics from a 16th century Italian book. These recipes promised results similar to the products we use today: clear skin, rosy cheeks, less wrinkles, etc. Although some of the recipes contain materials we now know to be toxic, many do not and are able to be safely recreated with easily accessible ingredients.

@startgallerywfu’s biggest event of the semester is this week! 5&Under invites Wake Forest alumni who have graduated within the last five years to engage with current students about their transition after graduation into art-connected careers or education.

This year stArt is pleased to welcome back Sophie Heldt (’20, Art History) and Lucas Williams (’19, Studio Art).

On Wednesday, March 15th, at 4pm in @hanesgallery, Lucas & Sophie will be hosting an Art Talk to discuss their art and creative careers post-grad, immediately followed by a reception in the @startgallerywfu at 5pm in the presence of Lucas’s exhibition, Along the Way.

Lucas & Sophie will also be present on Thursday, March 16 for a drop-in style “Office Hours” Meet & Greet @ 11:30am – 1:30pm in Scales 103.

You don’t want to miss the chance to talk to these amazing alumni!

Alum event next Tuesday! Come to the critique space in Scales to hear about post-grad art and the creative process from @jacobthomas_art (‘22) and @sjxwillis (‘22).

See you then!

Want to buy contemporary art for Wake Forest next Spring? Come to the informational meeting for the Reece Collection Acquisition Committee 2023-24 to meet Committee alums and hear about their experience. Learn how to become part of this one-of-a-kind opportunity! Thursday, February 16, 7-8p.m. in Benson 410

#WaketheArts @wfu_uac @wfuniversity @wakethearts

Check out the new Public Art installation by Kaitlyn Parks (’23)! The work will only be up for a short time. Be sure to swing by Lower Scales soon to see this powerful piece! Congratulations, Kaitlyn!

Dr. Kelema Moses will be giving a talk titled "Place, Place-making, and Well-Being in Oceania" on TUESDAY November 1st @ 5 pm in Scales 102

Place, Place-making, and Well-Being in Oceania— more details on the flyer!

@startgallerywfu reception tonight, 4-6pm! Celebrate the opening of Studio Art major @emmaegmartin (‘23) exhibition “Movimento Stoico”

Join us for the reception before heading to Jame Anderson’s talk!

#wakethearts

Join architect Jame Anderson ('93) for a discussion of her work with museums at SmithGroup, the nation's oldest architectural firm and a leader in the creation of educational and inspirational museum spaces. She'll speak on "Curating the Intersection of Art, Architecture, and Audience."

Wednesday, October 26 at 6pm - 7pm
Scales Fine Arts Center, 102

Group advising and dinner is tomorrow! Join us in the Scales Lobby 6-8PM. All students interested in an Art History or Studio Art major or minor are welcome!

Students in Prof. Merih Danali’s ART 250 course are performing re-enactments of medieval rituals! Catch the action at their next reenactment (a coronation of a Byzantine emperor in Hagia Sophia) in the Scales Lower Lobby on Monday, Oct 10 @ 12:45-1:15pm.

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#wakethearts

ATTN: @wfuniversity is now hiring an Advanced Assistant or Associate Professor for Painting to start July 2023! Link in bio for more information.

ART TALK TODAY!
Join us in the @hanesgallery today at 4pm to hear from @wfuniversity Studio Art Professor Bryan Ellis about his career and work in the arts! You don’t want to miss it.

See you there!

#wakethearts

“exponents” features the art of 9 WFU Studio Art professors, opening at @hanesgallery this Thursday! Join us for the reception at 5:30pm on September 1. See the works of your professors on view in the gallery!

First Day at the Biennale dì Venizia