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SUMMARY:Afghan Potter
DESCRIPTION:MATIN MALIKZADA\, AFGHAN POTTER – TALK AND DEMONSTRATION: Matin is a seventh-generation Afghan master of traditional pottery\, internationally recognized for his technical skill and elegant designs. A native of Istalif\, Afghanistan\, once a vibrant center of ceramic art and commerce\, Matin was forced to flee Afghanistan following the Taliban takeover. Along with his family\, he resettled in New Milford\, where he has established himself as an active artist in the region. The event will be held from 9:30 a.m. to noon in White Hall 017 and is sponsored by the Office of Diversity\, the WCSU Muslim Student Association\, and the Department of Art. Professor Jurg Lanzrein\, the beloved WCSU ceramics instructor will be on hand as well.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/matin-malikzada-afghan-potter/
LOCATION:White Hall 017\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT\, 06810\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Speaker
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SUMMARY:Survivor Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education is hosting their annual Survivor Art Gallery on Thursday April 20\, and Friday\, April 21\, from noon to 7 p.m. in the Campus Center Ballroom on the Westside Campus showcasing students’ and community members’ paintings\, drawings\, photography\, poems\, stories\, and more that exemplify their story of abuse\, assault\, trauma\, healing and survival. The event is free and open to the public. \nPlease contact Campus Advocate\, Rachel\, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org if you are in need of any accommodations\, have questions\, need more information\, and/or would like to submit a piece of artwork. \nPlease contact our Campus Advocate\, Hanna\, at hanna.b@thecenterct.org if you are interested in performing a live musical and/or spoken word performance.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/survivor-art-gallery-2/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Health And Wellness,Music,Painting,Public Events,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T180000
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SUMMARY:Breathing Space
DESCRIPTION:BREATHING SPACE: EXPLORING COLLABORATION ACROSS ART FORMS: WCSU students and faculty will share their experiences collaborating on Breathing Space\, a broadside project featuring poems and artwork created by WCSU students. Audience members will learn about the creative opportunities of collaborating with fellow artists across forms and styles as well as participate in a short writing exercise inspired by visual art produced by the Arts Escape community. Original broadsides will be on display. Refreshments and light snacks will be served. Digital versions of last year’s broadsides can be viewed here. From 6 to 8 p.m. at Arts Escape\, 493 Heritage Road\, Suite 4C in Southbury. \nThe Department of Creative and Professional Writing is proud to expand their community partnerships to include Arts Escape. Founded in 2012\, Arts Escape encourages engagement in the arts through an extensive range of programs and classes. Their community of adult learners explore the arts in a welcoming and nonjudgmental environment. Their values and goals support the research that participating in creative activities improves adults’ problem-solving skills\, self-esteem\, and well-being. \nPre-registration required. Please click here to be redirected to the registration form. 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/breathing-space/
LOCATION:Off-campus Trip
CATEGORIES:Art,Discussion,Exhibition,Food,Painting,Panel discussion,Reading
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230420T180000
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SUMMARY:Senior Portfolio Exhibition
DESCRIPTION:2023 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION\nApril 20 – May 7\, 2023 \nOPENING RECEPTION:\nThursday\, April 20\, 6 – 8 p.m. \nGallery Hours: Tues–Fri\, noon – 4 p.m.\, Sat–Sun\, 1 – 4 p.m. \nThe Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\n43 Lake Ave Extension\, Danbury\, CT 06811 \nThe WCSU Department of Art presents the Senior Portfolio Exhibition each spring as a capstone experience for students pursuing the B.A. in Art in one of four areas of concentration: graphic design\, illustration\, photography and studio arts (painting). This year’s exhibition will feature seven art majors with a concentration in graphic design\, five in illustration\, nine in photography\, and five in studio arts. The following are the 2023 B.A. in Art candidates who will show selected portfolio works: \nGraphic Design: Angel Almonte from Danbury; Matthew Anastasia from Bethel; Kyle Estanqueiro from Danbury; Paige Galanis from Sandy Hook; Jillian Mirabal from Putnam Valley\, New York; Anthony Tassa from Mahopac\, New York; and Lauren Torre from New Milford \nIllustration: Sarah Moffett from East Haven; Kathryn Stimpfl from New Milford; Liam Torlish from Carmel\, New York; Ryein Troiano from Danbury; and Chengyu Zhou from Bethel \nPhotography: Alexis Achilles from Danbury; Abbi Debes from New Milford; Anthony DeZinno from East Hampton; Christopher Ehlers from Norwalk; Hope Johnsky from Bristol; Mariana Miller from Bridgeport; Samuel Recinos from Bristol; Thomas Solano-Szostek from Norwalk; and Riley Weaver from Chestnut Rdg\, New York \nStudio Art: Alexis Achilles from Danbury; Joseph Maglio from New Fairfield; Joseph Nolan from Waterbury; Andrew Olson from Danbury; and Anna Schipf from Babylon\, New York
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/senior-portfolio-exhibition-2/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Public Events
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SUMMARY:MFA Visiting Artist
DESCRIPTION:MFA VISITING ARTIST – CATHERINE HAGGARTY\, PAINTER: The campus and public are invited to this free talk by painter Catherine Haggarty at 11 a.m. in room 144 of the Visual and Performing Arts Center. Catherine Haggarty is an artist based in Brooklyn\, New York. She earned her MFA from Mason Gross\, Rutgers University\, in 2011. An adjunct professor at School of Visual Arts\, she has also taught painting and drawing at FIT\, Hofstra University\, and Rutgers University. Additionally\, she is the Executive Director and co-founder of the NYC Crit Club. \nHaggarty’s paintings and curatorial work have been reviewed and featured in The New York Times\, The Observer\, Bomb Magazine\, Hyperallergic\, Two Coats of Paint\, Brooklyn Magazine\, and Sound and Vision Podcast\, among others. Her recent solo & two person shows include: Untitled Miami (2022)\, Lorin Gallery (2022)\, Geary Contemporary\, NYC (2022)\, Massey Klein Gallery\, NYC (2020)\, Bloomsburg University\, PA (2018)\, and Look and Listen in Marseille\, France (2016). Her work has been in group exhibitions throughout the U.S.\, as well as in Berlin and Montreal. A recipient of several residencies in the US and France\, she was awarded grants from Vermont Studio Center and Mana Contemporary\, NJ. \nAs a visiting artist and lecturer\, Catherine has worked with many MFA programs including: UAlbany\, Rutgers\, MICA\, UCONN\, University of Oregon\, BU\, Hunter\, Purchase\, and Brooklyn College. In 2018\, she was the Anderson Endowed Lecturer at Penn State University.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mfa-visiting-artist/
LOCATION:Westside campus\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, United States
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Painting,Public Events,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20230427T090000
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SUMMARY:NYC Bus Trip to the MET Museum
DESCRIPTION:NEW YORK CITY MUSEUM BUS TRIP TO THE MET: Sponsored by the Department of Art. Round trip tickets are $14 per person and are available at the VPA Box Office or can be purchased through Eventbrite (link below). Open to WCSU Art Students as well as all SVPA students\, alumni\, faculty and staff (& guests). Seating is limited. Ticket sales end when the bus is full! No Refunds unless the bus trip is canceled. All ART classes on Thurs\, April 27th are canceled. (Arrangements may need to be made with instructors of other non-art classes.) For more information about the tickets or the bus\, you may contact the Visual Arts Assistant\, Lori Robeau at 203-837-8403 or the Box office at 203-837-8732. \nDepart from VPAC:\nNorth Arts Entrance at 9 a.m. sharp \nReturn to WCSU:\nFrom in front of the MET at 5 p.m. sharp \nIMPORTANT INFORMATION ABOUT VISITING THE MET:\nNY\, NJ\, and CT students “Pay what you Wish.” Just show your WCSU Student ID along with another form of ID upon entrance. \nFor more information click here.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/nyc-bus-trip-to-the-met-museum/
LOCATION:CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Trip
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SUMMARY:Heart of Art
DESCRIPTION:HEART OF ART: We’re so excited to be a part of WestFest this year with Heart of Art! The WCSU Psych Alliance will provide arts\, crafts\, live music\, food and giveaways from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. on the Science Building Lawn. Come have fun and destress before finals. Thank you to SGA for funding this event!
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/heart-of-art-2/
LOCATION:Rec Field – Science Building Lawn\, 181 White St.\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Craft Fair,Music
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