Art in Motion: The Future of Animation

The art of animation involves motion and movement. The very definition of the word animation means liveliness, energy, and vigor. Animation at CVPA is all of that and on the verge of taking off in a very big way. But let's rewind the reel for a little history ...
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artwork by Emily Moser

GPS Opens in New Space

Greensboro Project Space (GPS), the School of Art's off-campus contemporary art center, has a new home. Previously located on Lewis Street at the far south end of Elm Street, GPS is now located in the heart of downtown Greensboro at E. 111 February One Place and is open ...
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Spartan Artists ‘Say Their Names’

Downtown Greensboro looks a lot different this month. Vibrantly painted storefronts, challenging quotes from authors and musicians, and art that refers to love, justice, peace, grief, support, and hope. Several Spartan students, alumni, and faculty are among the many on Elm Street proving the power of art. Read ...
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A Message from the Director, School of Art

The killings of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor and Ahmaud Arbery, and the often violent response to Black Lives Matter protestors over the last two weeks, challenge all of us who care for the members of our communities to work to replace the systems of inequality that have been ...
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Photo: A mural in downtown Greensboro by artist Raman Bhardwaj

A Message from the Dean

Dear CVPA Colleagues, Students and Families, and Alumni, I am outraged by the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and countless others by those who are sworn to protect. I am disheartened and angry at the violence shown against those who are peacefully protesting the ...
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Digital Screening of New Media and Design Student Projects

Student’s in Assistant Professor Rachel Riley’s New Media and Design class Image Sequencing were asked to create a series of time-based interpretations of a subject by documenting experience, vision, and thought. Students were encouraged to think about Framing by exploring how they present visual elements in an image; ...
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In Memoriam: Jon Smith

Dear UNCG family, I am very sad to share that Jon Smith, longtime director of UNCG’s Sculpture Foundry, died this past weekend. Jon taught a variety of sculpture courses at UNCG and oversaw all aspects of the Foundry operations. Jon’s ties to UNCG ran deep; he was a ...
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Ken White Named Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for CVPA

College of Visual and Performing Arts Dean bruce d. mcclung has announced the appointment of Ken White to the position of Associate Dean for Academic Affairs for the College. He has been serving as Interim Associate Dean since July 2019. White joined the theatre faculty of UNC Greensboro ...
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