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Resurrecting the Artist

A response to “The Death of the Artist.”

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Art exhibit was put up, vandalized, then repaired

Associate Professor of Art, Kelly Goff, unveiled a new piece of art on Wheaton’s campus right outside of Chapin Hall on Sep. 17. The sculpture is titled “Continuous Line II” and is described by Goff as “a three-dimensional drawing” It was made out of rusty steel pipes that used to be a part of Wheaton’s […]

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MJ on continuing to create art during a pandemic

MJ ’21 has always been a powerful musical and theatrical force on Wheaton’s campus. During the pandemic, she has shifted to other forms of creation, focusing specifically on filmmaking.  “As a theatre major, you have no choice, but to turn to film right now,” said MJ. “I’ve never really created a film before, but I’ve […]

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Beard and Weil Gallery Opening

On Oct. 23, the Beard and Weil Galleries, in the Watson Fine Arts Center, opened their exhibition to the Wheaton community. Until Dec. 12, everyone has the chance to witness the beautiful fusion of science and artistry expressed in the showcasing of “In the Weeds: Art in the Natural World.” Although there have been small […]

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Art Gallery Opening

The new art exhibit, recently installed in Watson Fine Arts, is worth seeing! From Sept. 3 to Oct. 11, by visiting the Art Center’s Beard and Weil Galleries, everyone in the Wheaton community has the opportunity to explore and witness the divine union of potent art, history, and politics. The exhibit “For the Record: Political/Personal/Historical” […]

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Arts in Ireland

This past summer, thirteen students traveled to Ireland to study at the Burren College of Art for a faculty-led study abroad program for twenty-one days. The trip culminated in an art project that expressed their time in the country. Located on the first floor of the Mars Arts and Humanities building, in the Davis art […]

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Let’s talk about art: Artist talk at Wheaton

Barbara “Babs” Owen is the Rhode Island-based artist who recently starred on a solo exhibition at the Beard and Weil Galleries on campus. On Thursday September 6th, previous to the inauguration, however, she delivered a talk focused on her career as well as the inspiration behind her current work. Owen is a contemporary artist who […]