fine arts

April 12: Artist lecture aims to connect activism, art, feminist politics

PULLMAN, Wash. – Marie Watt, an artist based in Portland, Ore., will deliver the 2018 Jo Hockenhull Distinguished Lecture in Women’s Studies, on April 12.

WSU fine arts professor named state’s young arts leader

By Adriana Aumen, College of Arts and Sciences RICHLAND, Wash. – Peter Christenson, assistant professor of fine arts at Washington State University Tri-Cities, has received the Governor’s Arts & Heritage Young Arts Leader Award from the Washington State Arts Commission.

WSU professor turns world travel into art, education, research

By Adriana Aumen, College of Arts and Sciences PULLMAN, Wash. – Malaysia to Morocco, New Mexico to the Netherlands — WSU fine arts professor Dennis DeHart is globetrotting with a purpose, weaving his world travels into art, education, research and community service.

Reception Feb. 2: Art conveys utopia/dystopia

PULLMAN, Wash. – Artists from the region and nation will explore the ideas of utopia and dystopia in an exhibit Feb. 2-March 3 in Gallery 2 of the Fine Arts Building at Washington State University. An opening reception will be at 5 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2.

Oct. 21: Faculty explore the impact of ‘place’ on research

PULLMAN, Wash. – The ways that location has determined, shaped or affected research projects will be considered in short presentations by nine Washington State University faculty members 6-9 p.m. Friday, Oct. 21, in the Fine Arts auditorium.

Oct. 18: Fine arts hosts queer punk animation, live band

PULLMAN, Wash. – “Torrey Pines,” a stop-motion animated feature film by Seattle artist Clyde Petersen, will be presented free to the public at 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 18, in the Fine Arts 5062 auditorium at Washington State University. It will be accompanied live by the band “Your Heart Breaks.”

Through Sept. 22: Students display shelters for the homeless

By Zahra Debbek, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture intern PULLMAN, Wash. – Creative, affordable shelters for the homeless that were researched, designed and built by Washington State University graduate students are on display through Sept. 22 in the Carpenter Hall gallery.

Feb. 17-26: Interactive sculpture lets viewers blow ROBOBBLEs

By Zahra Debbek, Voiland College of Engineering & Architecture PULLMAN, Wash. – A phrase not often heard at exhibits, “Please touch the artwork,” was on the lips of Saleh Kalantari at a recent opening of the interactive show, ROBOBBLE. The exhibit will be on display again Feb. 17-26 in the gallery of Carpenter Hall at […]

Artist, WSU professor honored with top Oregon fellowship

VANCOUVER, Wash. – Avantika Bawa, assistant professor of fine art at Washington State University Vancouver, is the 2014 recipient of the Oregon Arts Commission’s Joan Shipley Award. Bawa was selected for outstanding talent, demonstrated ability and commitment to the creation of new work.