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SUMMARY:Visiting Artist: Jenny Lynn McNutt\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:VISITING ARTIST – JENNY LYNN MCNUTT\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:\nWed\, April 2\, 11 a.m.\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP required \nJenny Lynn McNutt is a multimedia artist living in Brooklyn and upstate New York. Her sculpture\, painting\, and performance work have been shown in Europe\, Asia\, Africa\, and the U.S.\, most recently at Pamela Salisbury Gallery in Hudson\, New York\, and the Painting Center in NYC. She is the recipient of many residencies abroad\, including Africa\, Netherlands\, Spain\, India\, and China\, where time spent in cultures of storytelling and dance informs her work. \nIn 1994 McNutt was awarded a Fulbright Fellowship to study and work in West and Central Africa. She also received an Eastman Foundation Grant for her documentary work in West Africa\, with sojourns in Ivory Coast and Cameroon. \nIn 2018\, 2019\, and this year\, she has been a guest artist at Taoxichuan International Artists Studio in China\, with her work in their permanent collection. \nOther awards include a New York Foundation for the Arts Fiscal Sponsorship\, a Rothman Grant\, a William Hillman Foundation Grant\, and the Mercedes Matter/ Ambassador Middendorf Award (NY Studio School). She was also awarded U.S. residencies at the Virginia Center for the Creative Arts\, the Harwood Museum in New Mexico\, Fine Arts Work Center in Provincetown\, Massachusetts\, and the Watershed Center for Ceramics in Maine. McNutt received her M.F.A. from Yale School of Art and teaches at New York Studio School. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/visiting-artist-lecture-jenny-lynn-mcnutt-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1154859609179.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/visiting-artist-jenny-lynn-mcnutt-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Speaker,Visual & Performing Arts
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SUMMARY:MFA Faculty Lecture: Amber Scoon\, Interdisciplinary Artist
DESCRIPTION:MFA FACULTY LECTURE – AMBER SCOON\, INTERDISCIPLINARY ARTIST:\nMon\, April 7\, 11 a.m.\nVisual & Performing Arts Center\, room 144\, WCSU\, Westside campus\nFree & Open to the Public\, Limited Seating Available\nRSVP Required \nAmber Scoon makes art\, books\, and events. She is Assistant Professor of Art and Borgia Gallery Director at Elms College in Chicopee\, Massachusetts\, and also teaches Graduate Studies in Art History at WCSU. She is the John Berger Fellow at the European Graduate School\, where she received her Ph.D. in Philosophy\, Art\, and Critical Thought. She received her M.F.A. from American University’s two-year program in Italy and her Bachelor of Science from New York University. \nDuring the pandemic\, Scoon studied Sustainable Cultural Heritage at American University in Rome\, Italy\, working on a project\, “Revive the Spirit of Mosul.” She was the Goetemann Distinguished Artist in 2022 at the Rocky Neck Artist Colony in Gloucester\, Massachusetts. She has lectured at the Cape Ann Museum and was a visiting artist lecturer at Mount Gretna School of Art. For several years\, Scoon and artist Glenn Goldberg have been collaborating under the name Snow Drift. They received a 2022-23 Faculty Fellowship through Social Practice CUNY\, and intend to co-author the second edition of “Question Mark\,” published by Atropos Press. \nMost recently\, Scoon received a grant from the Massachusetts Cultural Council to curate an exhibition celebrating diverse cultural heritage. She continues her own studio practice and exhibited a handmade book\, “Dear Margaret\,” at Northampton Arts Center last year. \nReserve a spot at www.eventbrite.com/e/mfa-faculty-artist-lecture-amber-scoon-interdisciplinary-artist-tickets-1154911534489.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/mfa-faculty-lecture-amber-scoon-interdisciplinary-artist/
LOCATION:VPAC Room 144\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Lectures,Speaker
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250411T210000
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SUMMARY:Sip and Paint
DESCRIPTION:SIP & PAINT: Special offer – two-for-one. Pay for one attendee and bring a friend at no additional cost!\nFriday\, April 11\, 7 – 9 p.m.\nRoom 241\, Visual & Performing Arts Center\nWCSU\, Westside campus \nJoin us for a fun and creative spring-inspired evening! Unleash your inner artist and enjoy painting while listening to music\, sipping wine\, and savoring light refreshments. This event\, led by experienced artist and WCSU alumna Jessica Bartlet\, welcomes participants of all skill levels\, from beginners to seasoned artists\, for a shared art experience in a fun and relaxed studio environment. \nThe event will take place at 7 p.m. in the Drawing Studio\, room 241 of the Visual & Performing Arts Center on the Westside campus.  Basic painting materials will be provided\, but feel free to bring your own water-based media. \nRegister at www.eventbrite.com/e/sip-paint-tickets-1207732964809. Please note that attendees must be 21 years or older. Special offer – two-for-one. Pay for one attendee and bring a friend at no additional cost! For more information\, contact the WCSU Department of Art at (203) 837-8403. This program is hosted by WCSU’s Department of Art and is sponsored by the Alumni Association.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/sip-and-paint-3/
LOCATION:Drawing Studio\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Painting,Visual & Performing Arts,Workshops
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250417T090000
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SUMMARY:NYC Bus Trip to the MET
DESCRIPTION:NYC BUS TRIP TO THE MET: New York City Bus Trip To the MET Museum\nThursday\, April 17\, 2025\n$15 round trip \nDepart from VPAC:\nNorth Arts Entrance at 9 a.m. sharp\nReturn to WCSU:\nFrom the MET at 5 p.m. sharp \nOpen 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 trip is canceled. To reserve your spot on the bus\, go to www.eventbrite.com/e/new-york-city-bus-trip-to-the-met-tickets-1289867551569  \nAll ART classes on Thursday\, April 17\, are canceled. (Arrangements may need to be made with instructors of other non-art classes.) For more information about the tickets or the bus\, please contact Visual Arts Assistant\, Lori Robeau at (203) 837-8403 or the Box office at (203) 837-8732. \nADMISSION TO THE MET\nConnecticut students “PAY WHAT YOU WISH.” The Met suggests the following general admission ticket prices: $30 for adults\, $22 for seniors\, and $17 for students\, but you may pay what you wish. Just show your WCSU Student ID along with another form of ID upon entrance. You can also purchase tickets prior to the trip on their website. For more information about your visit go to: www.metmuseum.org/visit/plan-your-visit#tickets \n 
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/nyc-bus-trip-to-the-met-2/
LOCATION:Visual & Performing Arts Center\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT\, 06811
CATEGORIES:Art,Trip
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SUMMARY:Black and White 2025 Launch Party
DESCRIPTION:BLACK AND WHITE 2025 LAUNCH PARTY: Come by the Student Publications room to celebrate the Launch of the 15th edition of WestConn’s literary journal “Black and White.” There will be free food\, games\, music\, and readings from students. From 4 to 6 p.m. in Room 217 of the Midtown Student Center.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/black-and-white-2025-launch-party/
LOCATION:Midtown Student Center 217
CATEGORIES:Art,Food,Games,Social Event
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ORGANIZER;CN="Student Publications":MAILTO:pubs@wcsu.edu
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T170000
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SUMMARY:Survivor Art Gallery
DESCRIPTION:SURVIVOR ART GALLERY: The Center for Empowerment and Education will host the annual Survivor Art Gallery from 10:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. in the Westside Campus Campus Center North Ballroom to showcase 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. \nSUBMIT YOUR ART: If you are interested in submitting artwork\, please fill out the form using this link: https://bit.ly/CEESurvivorArtGallery2025 \nPlease contact Campus Advocate\, Rachel\, at rachel.k@thecenterct.org if you are in need of any accommodations\, have questions\, or need more information. \nPlease contact Rachel if you are interested in performing a live musical and/or spoken word performance. Performance pieces must be approved ahead of time.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/survivor-art-gallery-4/
LOCATION:Westside Campus Center North Ballroom\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Health And Wellness,Painting,Public Events,Wellness
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250426T140000
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SUMMARY:2025 Senior Portfolio Exhibition- Gallery Reception
DESCRIPTION:2025 SENIOR PORTFOLIO EXHIBITION OPENING RECEPTION: Saturday\, April 26\, 2-4 p.m. \nOn View April 24 – May 11\nGallery Hours: Tues–Fri\, noon–4 p.m.\, Sat–Sun\, 1–4 p.m.\nThe Gallery at the Visual & Performing Arts Center\, Visual and Performing Arts Center\, Westside campus \nThe WCSU Department of Art presents the Senior Portfolio Exhibition each spring as a capstone experience for students pursuing the B.A. or B.F.A. in Art in one of four areas of concentration: graphic design\, illustration\, photography and studio arts: painting. This year’s exhibition will feature four art majors with a concentration in graphic design\, four in illustration\, and seven in painting. \nThe following are the 2025 B.A. and B.F.A. in Art candidates who will show selected portfolio works: \nGraphic Design: Mia Grossman\, Kellie Jackson\, Kaitlynn Parra\, and Christopher Torres \nIllustration: Ian Clifford\, Olivia Escalera\, Phoebe Fleetwood\, and Angus Wong \nStudio Art: Iloisa Barros-Barbosa\, Shanice Brown\, Mia Crawford\, Carla LaFlamme (B.F.A.)\, Julia Paddock\, Laura Sosa\, and Kris Trenck (B.F.A.) \nContact the Department of Art at (203) 837-8403 for more information.
URL:https://www.wcsu.edu/events/calendar/2025-senior-portfolio-exhibition-gallery-reception/
LOCATION:Art Gallery\, VPAC\, 43 Lake Ave. Extension\, Danbury\, CT
CATEGORIES:Art,Exhibition,Visual & Performing Arts
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