Shaping the Public Realm: A Look At Austin’s State of Public Art
Jeanne Claire van Ryzin looks at the state of Austin's public art scene, including a look at Landmarks, UT Austin's public art program.
College of Fine Arts News
Students, faculty, alumni nominated for Austin Critics Table Awards
The College of Fine Arts is represented in the nominations and honorees for the Austin Critics Table Awards through the exceptional work of students, faculty and alumni.
Free Digital Edition of "The Collections" now available
The University of Texas at Austin has released a digital edition of “The Collections,” the first encyclopedic account of the university’s repository of cultural artifacts edited by Landmarks Director Andrée Bober. The full 720-page volume is available for free download to allow the broad distribution of the e-book and searchable PDF to enable worldwide access to the university’s distinguished collections.
Alumnus Will Davis discusses first season with Chicago’s American Theatre Company
In an interview with American Theatre magazine, Will Davis (M.F.A., Directing, 2013), artistic director of American Theatre Company in Chicago discusses his process and planning his first season in his new role that includes work that reckons with race, gender, culture and controversy.
George Flaherty named new director of Center for Latin American Visual Studies
George Flaherty, associate professor in the Department of Art and Art History, has been named as the new director of Center for Latin American Visual Studies (CLAVIS), a physical and intellectual hub at The University of Texas for the advanced understanding of modern and contemporary art from throughout the Americas.
UT Austin Launches Free Digital Edition of "The Collections"
The University of Texas at Austin has released a digital edition of The Collections, the first encyclopedic account of the university’s repository of cultural artifacts. With more than 170 million objects, the university outpaces the largest collections in America and rivals many in variety and importance. Available for free download, the broad distribution of the e-book and searchable PDF enables worldwide access to the university’s distinguished collections.
Student perspective: Finding Direction Through Design
Caroline Rock, a second-year Japanese/English student, discusses finding her place at UT in the Center for Integrated Design.
Charles O. Anderson Honored with College of Fine Arts Distinguished Teaching Award
Charles O. Anderson, associate professor and head of the Dance program in the Department of Theatre of Dance, received the college’s Distinguished Teaching Award for his contributions as an educator and artist. Formally recognized at the College of Fine Arts 2017 spring commencement ceremony, he will receive a monetary prize and is invited to present the keynote address for the 2017 winter College of Fine Arts commencement.
Marianne Gedigian to be inducted into Academy of Distinguished Teachers
Marianne Gedigian, professor of flute in the Butler School of Music, was announced as a 2017 inductee into the university’s Academy of Distinguished Teachers.
Three Fine Arts students receive Roy Crane Award
Three of the four 2017 Roy Crane Awards for Outstanding Achievements in the Arts went to students within the College of Fine Arts. Dance and economics senior Sofia Aranha, graduate theatre student Jacqueline Heimel, and music composition doctoral candidate Alex Heppelmann were all honored in this year’s category of performing arts. To be considered, students must be nominated by a faculty member.