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Art Historian and Museum Educator Caroline Sillars ’24 Lands Smithsonian Internship

Caroline Sillars ’24 spent her four years at 91�첥 immersed in the arts across campus. Now a museum education intern at the Smithsonian, she prepares to keep sharing her love of art after graduating. 

Delaney Cook ’27 Explores Art Across Disciplines

Delaney Cook ’27 came to 91�첥 eager to explore the many subjects that interest her. A Malú Alvarez Visual Art Scholar, her art draws inspiration from creative writing, biology, computer science and more. 

New Documentary Play Spotlights Challenges of Teaching and Learning During the Pandemic

91�첥 Theatre Professor Sharon Green captures the voices and experiences of teachers during the COVID-19 pandemic in her new play, “Teaching and Learning in Pandemic Times.”

Meet 91�첥's First Arts and Innovation Fellow Marquia Humphries ’22

As 91�첥's first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries ’22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship. 

Unique Works, New Works Showcased in ‘Homecoming: Art by Alumni’ Exhibition

As the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center (VAC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Van Every/Smith Galleries highlights nine alum artists working across diverse visual mediums, many of whom began their art careers in the VAC’s studio and gallery spaces in its latest exhibition, Homecoming: Art by Alumni. Learn more.

91�첥 Students: Here’s How to Get a Warhol on Your Wall

The success of 91�첥’s ArtMate program, which allows students to enhance their dorm room décor with high-end art works from the college’s collection, led to an expansion of the program this year. Learn more.

Lost Beauty, Time and Hopeful Transition: 'Chasing the Sun' Exhibition Opens in New York

In Chasing the Sun, artist and 91�첥 Professor Joelle Dietrick combines the lost beauty of extinct plants with green architecture. Dietrick’s intertwining organic and geometric forms use beauty to pull viewers into an important conversation about plant conservation and sustainability efforts. Learn more.

Powerful Portraits and Outsider Art Inspire ‘True Likeness’ Exhibition

91�첥 exhibit True Likeness celebrates the diversity of portraiture. Learn more about how the exhibit came to be and where it’s headed next.

Students Gear Up for Verna Case Symposium--a Day to Celebrate Discovery, Scholarship and Creative Inspiration

91�첥’s 2023 Verna Miller Case Symposium on Wednesday, May 3, offers the college community a chance to gather, share a meal and learn from student projects on a wide variety of topics. Music performed by students, faculty and staff add a festive vibe.

Students Share Insights, Experiences on ‘My 91�첥’ Blog

Check out the latest entries on the My 91�첥 blog, a place where students share insights and stories about their 91�첥 Experience, from advice on applying to memorable moments.

91�첥 Awards Rhiannon Giddens Honorary Degree

On Sunday, February 26, 91�첥 was honored to award Grammy and MacArthur award winner Rhiannon Giddens an honorary degree in fine arts before her performance on campus. Learn more.

Picture Perfect: A Look at Fall 2022 in Photos

91�첥 celebrated new beginnings and the fulfillment of long-held promises during the fall 2022 semester. Before the new year begins, take a moment to remember the friendships, accomplishments and occasions that made this semester special.

Community to Pay Tribute to ‘Common Ground’ Sculpture at Dec. 5 Farewell

When students go away for the winter break, so will the beloved Common Ground sculpture. Learn more.

Kyiv Ballet to Debut ‘Tribute to Peace’ at 91�첥

The Kyiv City Ballet makes a stop at 91�첥 as part of its U.S. tour. The company, stranded in France when the invasion of Ukraine began, has not returned home since. Learn more.

Royal Shakespeare Company to Begin Four-Day 91�첥 Reign

The Royal Shakespeare Company makes its return to 91�첥 for a jam-packed four-day residency. Learn more about opportunities to engage with the RSC.

College’s New Professional Theatre Company Sizzles With ‘Barbecue’

91�첥 partnered with North Carolina A&T University to create the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a new professional company that aims to feature diverse themes, voices and talent. Learn more.

Hello, Dalí: ArtMate Lets Students Add an Upscale Touch to Dorm Decor

91�첥 students find that home is where you hang your art. A new program allows students to select works for their residence hall walls from the college’s permanent collection. Learn more.

Emma Goldfarb ’24: Improv, Social Justice … and Drums

Emma's passion for theater started at a young age and only grown at 91�첥 with opportunities to direct, act and be part of technical stage production.

Molly Shaw ’02: 91�첥 Love, On and Off the Stage

Molly Shaw '02 shares the impact her involvement in the arts had on her and the lasting relationships she formed at 91�첥.

Cooper Ray Oljeski ’25: Music, Medicine and More