The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art recently received quite a rare donation: a charcoal sketch. At first glance, the sketch may look unassuming, however, it is actually an early draft from famous French Impressionist painter Edgar Degas. When thinking of Degas, one might immediately recall his ballerinas. His fascination with people and movement led him […]
Ivi D’vynne ’23 is just wrapping up her sophomore year, but has already flexed her networking skills and built a resume of relevant experiences that will take her far in her career. In spring 2020, the communication studies major and film minor was invited to attend the C2 College Summit, which seeks to “elevate tomorrow’s thought […]
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art has announced their new exhibition for the spring semester: “Pax Tokugawa: The Japanese Collections of OUMA.” This exhibit, which showcases the rich collection of Japanese art in OUMA’s permanent collection, will honor the late Dr. Robert Steen, professor of Japanese. “Pax Tokugawa” will focus on the Japanese Edo period […]
Professor Christina Price Washington is among the artists featured in a new High Museum exhibition, “Underexposed: Women Photographers in the Collection,” on view April 17 – August 1, 2021. The exhibition marks the centennial of the 19th Amendment and showcases more than 100 women photographers in the High’s permanent collection. The selected works reflect women […]
Looking for a little more art and inspiration in your week? Starting in March, the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art is hosting “5-Minute Museum,” a live video series brought straight to your phone or computer every week via Facebook Live. For just five minutes, Museum Director Elizabeth Peterson and Curator of Collections John Daniel Tilford will […]
Oglethorpe alumnus Brad Firchow ’19 has always had a passion for art. At age 13, he began collecting it, mainly focusing on French and American impressionists. His love of art would eventually draw him to spend time in the Oglethorpe University Museum of Art where he worked closely with Curator of Collections John Daniel Tilford to further develop […]
Senior Tré Rice ’21 recently self-produced his first official song, “Smooth Jon“. The song was created in collaboration with Carlos Cortez Alexander Jr. (LEVELZ) and Kevin Oliver Jr. Co-writer Alexander audio engineered the track and sang the chorus, with Oliver on saxophone and featuring Rice on jazz piano. “Being able to meet and work with […]
The Oglethorpe University Museum of Art has partnered with several local nonprofits, schools and businesses to host “Holiday Healing,” a food distribution and student art event on Saturday, Dec. 12 — just in time for the holidays. This event is being held during a time of unprecedented food insecurity nationwide and seeks to support Brookhaven’s […]
Oglethorpe senior Mia D’Zerrea Taylor ’21 has been awarded the 2020 Georgia Power Rising Star Scholarship. The scholarship recognizes one college junior or senior student in good standing who is pursuing a degree in film-related studies. The $5,000 award was presented at the 2020 Business of Entertainment, a virtual event held on Dec. 3 sponsored […]
Chris (C. Will) Williams ’21 recently released his debut album “South Union” under FYE Productions. The deluxe version of the album is set to release before the end of the year. “All the way up until a week before the release of the album, I had songs that needed to be re-recorded,” Williams said about […]