The Fall 2019 semester has been full of CVPA alumni sightings: Asheville, Charlotte, Washington, DC, and New York, as our graduates from art, arts administration, dance, music, and theatre have gathered to meet the new dean, reconnect, and network.
Below are some photos from recent events. Scroll through and enjoy (click on photos to enlarge), and stay in touch so we can make sure you’re on our invitation list!
CHARLOTTE, NC September 15, 2019 Bechtler Museum of Modern Art
Charlotte alumni dinner at the Bechtler Museum of Modern Art before the Collage Concert at Knight TheatreSteve Kesselbaum and Mary Napier-Kesselbaum ’68 BA (English) with Dean bruce mcclung
GREENSBORO, NC September 17, 2019 Well·Spring Vanguard Alumni Reception
UCLS patrons Judy Hyman ’56 BA (History), ’73 MEd (Counseling), Sarah Shoffner ’62 BS, ’64 MS (Home Economics), ’77 PhD (Family Development/Family Relations), and Emmy Mills ’62 BA, ’65 MFA (Art)Dean bruce mcclung with Chancellor Emerita Linda Brady – a big fan of the CVPA!Miles Davis Jazz Studies students are always a great addition to any party!Dean bruce mcclung with Jo Safrit ’57 BS (Physical Education), who is a loyal donor to CVPA’s Theatre ShowcaseBarbara Garey ’59 BS (Sociology) sporting her Woman’s College jacket
ASHEVILLE, NC September 24, 2019 Buxton Hall BBQ
Tina and David Ostergaard ’02 BFA (Theatre), Anne Salter ’08 MM (Music), and Jonathan Salter ’09 DMA (Music)Henrietta Nance Neely ’65 BM (Music) and Sandra Whitener Jarrell ’65 BM (Music) were roommates at UNCG!Ellen Harris ’97 MFA (Theatre) and Keith Baker enjoying the hushpuppiesChristina Aurea ’93 BA (Theatre) with David Huskins, CVPA Development DirectorA full house at Pomodoros for the Asheville Vanguard Alumni Lunch
NEW YORK CITY October 25-26, 2019 Various Locations
Carla Gannis ’92 BFA (Art) hosted a fun visit at NYUDean bruce mcclung and CVPA Development Director David Huskins having fun with Carla Gannis ’92 BFA (Art) and some virtual reality during a visit to her NYU studioJoe Forbes ’75 BFA (Theatre) showing students the finer points of backdrop painting at his Scenic Arts StudioA visit with Joe Forbes ’75 BFA (Theatre) at his Scenic Arts StudioSidney Dixon Weberdörfer ’09 MM (Music) shows CVPA Development Director David Huskins and Dean bruce mcclung the tech truck where she helps call the shots for the Metropolitan Opera’s HD BroadcastsWhile we were visiting alumni, we caught up with CVPA faculty member Barbara Campbell Thomas at her one-woman show at The Painting Center
NEW YORK CITY October 27, 2019 Trattoria Dell Arte
Sarah Gooch ’18 BM (Music), Deon’te Goodman ’16 BM (Music), and Dean bruce mcclungJennifer Mann ’16 MFA (Theatre), Dean bruce mcclung, and Julie Robles ’16 MFA (Theatre)Hugh Hysell ’88 BFA (Theatre) and Ashleigh Chestnut ’15 BFA (Theatre)Dean bruce mcclung, Elizabeth Crittenden ’68 BM (Music), and Patty Thel ’74 BM (Music)Alyson Reim Friedman ’80 BFA (Theatre), Elizabeth Shoe Rivera ’01 MM (Music), and David Rivera ’01 (Interior Architecture)
WASHINGTON, DC November 3, 2019 The Churchill Hotel
Lynn Miller ’80 BA (Music) and Larry Thomas ’80 BM, ’82 MM (Music) catching up on their time at the “G”Andrea Brown ’00 MM (Music), ’10 DMA (Music) and Jennifer Taylor ’00 BA (Music)Lyndsey Swann ’17 MM (Music) and former CVPA staff member with Dean bruce mcclungBarbara Baker ’69 BM (Music) and Patty Thel ’74 BM (Music)Standing L-R: Andrea Brown ’00 MM, ’10 DMA (Music), Patty Thel ’74 BM (Music), Barbara Baker ’69 BM (Music), Thomas Breeden ’16 BA (Arts Administration), Lyndsey Swann ’17 MM (Music), and Dean bruce mcclung. Seated (L-R): Lynn Miller ’80 BA (Music), Claudia Curry ’66 BA (Art), Jennifer Lane ’80 MFA (Dance), and Jennifer Taylor ’00 BA (Music)
