MLWGS Visual Art department kicked off our post-COVID new season of Lunchtime Lectures with the dynamic Richmond portrait artist, Stanley Rayfield. Stanley shared his artistic journey from his start at the Henrico Center for the Arts, through VCU, and up to his current successful career as a professional portrait painter. He also showed in-process works of his recently finished commission of the official state portrait of former Governor of VA, Ralph Northam which now hangs in the VA State Capital building. His insights into his trajectory and his work process were inspiring for all our students!
This lecture series is sponsored by the Visual Arts Boosters and is an exciting and integral part of the curriculum. Hearing from working artists or those who work in art-related fields is helpful in understanding the many career options that are available to those with an interest in art.
It's important to remember that art is a subject that supports learning and achievement in ALL fields. Keeping an open mind and hearing how others have found their path with art as a foundation can be key to making important life decisions, regardless of your chosen career path. Lectures are held in the Black Box during lunch, from @11:45 am - 12:20 pm, unless otherwise noted:
CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS This lecture series is sponsored by the Visual Arts Boosters and is an exciting and integral part of the curriculum and the NAHS/Art Club activity roster. Hearing from working artists or those who work in art-related fields is helpful in understanding the many career options that are available to those with an interest in art.
It's important to remember that art is a subject that supports learning and achievement in ALL fields. Keeping an open mind and hearing how others have found their path with art as a foundation can be key to making important life decisions. The lectures are held in the Black Box during lunch, from @11:45 am - 12:20 pm. We’d love for you to join us! September 21 - Molly Cook, RTD November 16 - Colleen Hall February 15 - Hamilton Glass April 19 - Alex Norman (MLWGS class of 2016) CLICK HERE FOR MORE DETAILS This lecture series is sponsored by the Visual Arts Boosters and is an exciting and integral part of the curriculum and the NAHS/Art Club activity roster. Hearing from working artists or those who work in art-related fields is helpful in understanding the many career options that are available to those with an interest in art.
It's important to remember that art is a subject that supports learning and achievement in ALL fields. Keeping an open mind and hearing how others have found their path with art as a foundation can be key to making important life decisions. The lectures are held in the Black Box during lunch, from @11:45 am - 12:20 pm. We’d love for you to join us!
This lecture series is sponsored by the Visual Arts Boosters and is an exciting and integral part of the curriculum and the Art Club’s activity roster. Hearing from working artists or those who work in art-related fields is helpful in understanding the many career options that are available to those with an interest in art.
It's important to remember that art is a subject that supports learning and achievement in ALL fields. Keeping an open mind and hearing how others have found their path with art as a foundation can be key to making important life decisions. The lectures are held in the Black Box during lunch, from @11:45 am - 12:20 pm. We’d love for you to join us! November 10th - Dr. R. Peter Mooz, a MLWGS grandparent and past director of the VMFA, will speak about careers in the arts February 9th - Emily Smith, executive director of 1708 Gallery, will speak about the RVA art scene and the role of a gallery director And for the LAST Lunchtime Lecture of the year, we welcomed representatives (including one MW alum) from the RVA chapter of the American Institute of Architects. It happened to be Architecture Week and so we were in for a great lecture about 'design thinking' and the careers of architecture and interior design. So inspiring!
The Art Dept. is pleased to announce the third of four "Lunchtime Lectures” to be held throughout the year. George Ferrandi - VCU graduate and visiting professor in the sculpture department - will speak in the black box on Wednesday, Feb. 25th @11:45 am - 12:15 pm. From TEDxVCU: "George Ferrandi is an American artist whose work responds to the specifics of a site, audience or situation, engaging whatever medium is best suited for the task. Employing a unique humor and a deep sense of humanity, her work stimulates a rethinking of cultural assumptions. George teaches Sculpture and Performance Art periodically at the Rhode Island School of Design and at Virginia Commonwealth University. She also runs a small business specializing in the restoration of statues of saints for churches. George lives with a small dog and a rooftop garden in Brooklyn." This lecture series is sponsored by the Visual Arts Boosters and is an exciting and integral part of the curriculum and the Art Club’s activity roster. Hearing from working artists or those who work in art-related fields is helpful in understanding the many career options/paths that are available to those with a talent or interest in art.
The LAST lecture will be held on April 14th. We’d love for you to join us! The Art Dept. is pleased to announce the second of four "Lunchtime Lectures” to be held throughout the year.
Thomas Van Auken - local painter and teacher - will speak in the black box on Tuesday, Nov. 11th @11:45 am - 12:15 pm. This lecture series is sponsored by the Visual Arts Boosters and is an exciting and integral part of the curriculum and the Art Club’s activity roster. Hearing from working artists or those who work in art-related fields is helpful in understanding the many career options/paths that are available to those with a talent or interest in art. The remaining lectures will be held on Feb. 24th, and April 14th. We’d love for you to join us! Below: "Eyeball Inspection," a self-portrait by Van Auken Over the years, we have had a great line-up of artists and those who work in art-related fields:
2014/15: Ed Trask Thomas Van Auken George Ferrandi 2013/14: Michael-Birch Pierce Aime Oliver Ellie Pyle Dr. Lisa Freiman Previous years: Heidi Trepanier Noah Scalin Tom Illmensee Matt Lively Duane Keiser Alyssa Solomon The Art Dept. is pleased to announce the first of four "Lunchtime Lectures” to be held throughout the year.
On Tuesday @11:45 am - 12:15 pm (approx.), Ed Trask - local painter and muralist - will speak in the auditorium. This lecture series is sponsored by the Visual Arts Boosters and is an exciting and integral part of the curriculum and the Art Club’s activity roster. Hearing from working artists or those who work in art-related fields is helpful in understanding the many career options/paths that are available to those with a talent or interest in art. The remaining lectures will be held on Nov. 11th, Feb. 24th, and April 14th. We’d love for you to join us! Below: Ed’s mural @ Kuba Kuba restaurant |