MFA Thesis Exhibition 2017: A Night of Anxiety & Relief

  Teresa Dale Staff Writer The UNCG School of Art  held a day for the final exhibition and thesis presentations for MFA candidates on April 22.  While everyone else was busy spending their Saturday soaking in the sun and celebrating Earth Day, many of UNCG’s Master’s program students were preparing for this concentrated embodiment of their studies. The exhibition was housed in the Weatherspoon Art … Continue reading MFA Thesis Exhibition 2017: A Night of Anxiety & Relief

Seeing Panic! At the Disco -A Personal Experience

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer With his energetic swagger, sequined blazer and a vocal range consisting of four octaves, Brendon Urie’s stage presence was more notable than any of the lights or pyrotechnics at the Panic! At The Disco concert on April 11. On a Tuesday night at the Greensboro Coliseum, Brendon Urie and his band graced the stage for a 90-minute set that cycled … Continue reading Seeing Panic! At the Disco -A Personal Experience

Artist Weekly- Charles Williams

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer Using oil on canvas to grapple with difficult subject matter such as traumatic childhood experiences and police brutality, UNCG grad student, Charles Williams, calls painting his ministry. Focusing on social issues from both a historical perspective, and from a personal one, Williams uses his paintings to engage with his audience on an emotional level. While studying here at UNCG, Williams … Continue reading Artist Weekly- Charles Williams

Netflix Reviews – Documentaries

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer When I think about documentaries, I often recall that one three-and-a-half-hour long documentary about the history of pizza that I watched in my parent’s bedroom back in 2007. That must have been the first documentary that I watched purely for entertainment purposes. That fond memory of mine was the beginning of my interest in documentaries, a genre of entertainment that … Continue reading Netflix Reviews – Documentaries

Talking Photography, Inside Lucinda Devlin: Sightlines

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer Last Thursday Dr. George Dimock, Associate Professor of Art History at UNCG, held a talk in the Weatherspoon Art Museum where he discussed the exhibition of Lucinda Devlin, “Sightlines.” This talk was the last related program surrounding Devlin’s photography, which is currently on display in The Bob & Lissa Shelley McDowell Gallery until late April. Organized by the Weatherspoon Art … Continue reading Talking Photography, Inside Lucinda Devlin: Sightlines

Transitions from Student to Professional: Portfolio Reviews at GPS

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer This past Saturday, our school hosted its inaugural UNCG Portfolio Review. Both photography students and alumni gathered in the Greensboro Project Space to have their work reviewed by esteemed publishers, curators, gallerists, artists and educators in the photographic industry. For the participants, the review began around 10 in the morning, but the space opened up for communal viewing later that … Continue reading Transitions from Student to Professional: Portfolio Reviews at GPS

What’s got Gamers hype for 2017

Teresa Dale    Staff Writer 2017 is going to be an explosive year for the gaming world. This is the year that Nintendo rolls out their post-Wii U plans, the year we’ll start to see whether 4K-ultra HD gaming and virtual reality can maintain its buildup, and the with some big releases spanning out to every month. With the scheduled release of so many great … Continue reading What’s got Gamers hype for 2017

An Affair with Netflix – Thrilling & Dramatic

Teresa Dale   Staff Writer As a lover of all things dark and sinister, two of my favorite genres of entertainment are thrillers and mystery dramas. With the advent of Netflix, I often feel overwhelmed by my options in the field, so it can be  hard to discover new shows and movies that will actually be captivating, suspenseful and well written. Here are some of … Continue reading An Affair with Netflix – Thrilling & Dramatic

Coraddie Release Party

  Teresa Dale   Staff Writer This past Friday UNCG’s art and literature publication, the “Coraddi”, celebrated the release of volume 119.1. The publication was met with a gathering in the Gatewood Studio Arts Building where students and alumni gathered for a first look at the magazine. Free copies of the magazine were distributed alongside, crafts, pizza and music by DJ Alvin Shavers. The “Coraddi” … Continue reading Coraddie Release Party

Legendary Dance Company to Perform at UNCG

Teresa Dale   Staff Writer On Friday Feb 3, The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company will be performing at 8 p.m. in the UNCG Aycock Auditorium. The Bill T. Jones/Arnie Zane Dance Company has performed worldwide in over 200 cities, in 40 different countries, and on every major continent. They are recognized as one of the most influential and groundbreaking forces in the dance … Continue reading Legendary Dance Company to Perform at UNCG