Message from Dean bruce d. mcclung
April 20, 2021 Dear CVPA Colleagues, Students and Families, and Alumni: I am heartened by the guilty verdict in the murder trial of Derek Chauvin. Justice has been served in this case, and the police officer who swore an oath to protect has been held accountable for the senseless death of George Floyd while in […]
An Evening With The Creative Class: Traveling While Black
An Evening with the Creative Class presents The Resistance Project: Traveling While Black Wednesday, March 24th, 2021 7-8:30pm EST with featured guests: Natacha Nikokeza, Germaul Barnes, and Jurne Smith Music by Jonboyondabeat! Moderated by Duane Cyrus This provocative installment of An Evening with the Creative Class will feature a behind the scenes look into The […]
Associate Professor Jennifer Meanley Helps with ‘Bridging the Gap’
A new mural called “Bridging the Gap” decorates the Morehead Park trailhead along the Downtown Greenway. Leading the effort is Darlene McClinton, a muralist and chief executive officer of The Artist Bloc. Introducing her team: Jennifer Meanley, UNCG associate professor; Marsh Neeley, artist; Neidy Perdomo, graphic designer; James Raleigh, artist at Victorious Visions; and Joe […]
CVPA PAIRS WITH INDUSTRIES OF THE BLIND TO INSTALL PUBLIC ART PIECE AT CORNER OF GATE CITY BOULEVARD AND TATE STREET
The College of Visual and Performing Arts (CVPA) and the Industries of the Blind (IOB) have partnered on an innovative and multidisciplinary project — the installation of a public art piece which tells the stories of the blind and low-visioned using sight, sound, and touch. The installation is located at the IOB building at the […]
NEW GREENSBORO PROJECT SPACE HOSTS FALL EXHIBITIONS
UNCG’s Greensboro Project Space is in a new location, at 111 E. February One Place in downtown Greensboro, and will host dynamic exhibitions through the fall. At the new space, safe policies are in place in accordance with UNCG event policies and North Carolina’s Phase 3. A maximum of 17 guests are allowed in the […]
‘Hear Our Voices’: an inclusive celebration of new musical theatre
On Nov. 12-14, UNCG School of Theatre will present “Hear Our Voices: An Inclusive Celebration of New Musical Theatre.” The production is a brand-new song cycle which consists of unpublished music written and composed by BIPOC (Black, Indigenous, and people of color), disabled, female and LGBTQIA+ (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Pansexual, Transgender, Genderqueer, Queer, Intersexed, Agender, […]
A “Red Alert” for the Arts
The College of Visual and Performing Arts last night joined more than 1,500 organizations across the country in lighting theatres and other event venues in red to raise awareness for the arts and entertainment industry which has been devastated by COVID-19. The event was called “Red Alert” and was organized by the advocacy group “We […]
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 to the public with COVID-19 safety policies […]
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 the full article here: https://news.uncg.edu/spartan-artists-say-their-names/
CVPA CARES: Community Engagement During a Time of Physical Disengagement
An important aspect for the College of Visual and Performing Arts is its community engagement, and the School of Music Private Lessons Program is one of the foundations of that effort. The lessons are available for all ages and allow community members to experience the joy and accomplishment of gaining artistic and technical skills in […]