Tag Archives: Visual Arts

Kate Mazi: Giving emerging artists a home

Posted on March 4, 2019 by ainnes

Story by Social Media Ambassador and VISA student Erin Grayley. I had the opportunity to sit down with Brock alumna and artist, Kate Mazi, to discuss her recent collaborative exhibition “Permanent Vacation” at the Marilyn I Walker School of Fine and … Continue reading →

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Dr. Keri Cronin named new Associate Dean with the Faculty of Humanities

Posted on February 6, 2019 by ainnes

Keri Cronin has always been invested in sharing the research of Brock’s Faculty of Humanities in far-reaching ways. And in her new role as Associate Dean, Research and Graduate Studies, she intends to continue down that path. “There is so … Continue reading →

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Poet-scholar explores communication through visual art and writing

Posted on December 12, 2018 by ainnes

Poet and scholar Eric Schmaltz took full advantage of his time at Brock to explore the world of words and images. “In many ways, Brock is where I began to orient myself as a poet-scholar,” says Schmaltz (BA ’11, MA … Continue reading →

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Erin Grayley: Learning to look at visual culture

Posted on November 29, 2018 by ainnes

Erin Grayley is a second year student in the History of Art and Visual Culture (HAVC) and a volunteer with the Faculty of Humanities’ Social Media Ambassador program. In today’s post, she demystifies what History of Art and Visual Culture is … Continue reading →

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Student Spotlight: Victoria Reid explores the human form in her award-winning art

Posted on July 18, 2018 by ainnes

The eye-catching pieces were hard to miss. Made from everyday materials, the headless human forms could be seen cascaded down a wall within Rodman Hall Art Centre, drawing attention and sparking conversations among visitors. Created by Victoria Reid, the pieces … Continue reading →

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Visual arts professor among those honored for contributions to the arts

Posted on July 11, 2018 by ainnes

A Brock professor known for his contributions to arts education was honoured for his longstanding efforts at last week’s 2018 St. Catharines Arts Awards. Visual Arts Associate Professor Derek Knight was presented the Arts in Education Award at the June 4 … Continue reading →

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History prof appointed Interim Director of MIWSFPA

Posted on June 13, 2018 by ainnes

Associate Professor of History Elizabeth Vlossak will be become Interim Director of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts on July 1 when current Director David Vivian begins a year-long sabbatical. Continue reading →

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Student Spotlight: Working at Rodman Hall opens doors for recent grad Fraser Brown

Posted on August 16, 2017 by ainnes

We’ve returned from our summer hiatus with a new line up of blog posts! We’re excited to share the Brock Humanities experience with you as we get ready for a new academic year. To start things off, we would like … Continue reading →

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Brock Odyssey 2017: Learning history where it happened

Posted on June 14, 2017 by ainnes

The Department of Classics takes selected students on a study tour or archaeological excavation each summer. These trips allow students to experience the art and culture of the ancient Mediterranean world in an entirely  new way. This year, Professor Allison … Continue reading →

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Professor Linda Steer explores the appropriation and recirculation of photographs

Posted on February 23, 2017 by ainnes

Professor Linda Steer has been fascinated with photography since she was a little girl looking at her grandmother’s photo albums. Her interest in photography and surrealism has now led to the recent publication of her book, Appropriated Photographs in French Surrealist … Continue reading →

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