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Latest MIWSFPA News
- Dramatic Arts spring mainstage production delivers comedy, whimsy and innovation in Zoom theatre April 5, 2021Caption: A screenshot from the “Yellow Brick Road” scene in the DART 2021 spring Mainstage production of Fever/Dream, includes cast members (top row, from left) Jonah Pace, Emily Clegg, Jane Smith, (second row, from left) […]
- Brock community mourns the loss of theatre artist and MIWSFPA staff member, dawn e crysler March 25, 2021dawn e crysler, celebrated MIWSFPA staff member and Theatre Technician, will be remembered for her creativity and dedication to her work. originally posted in The Brock News on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 | by Gillian Minaker The Brock […]
- MIWSFPA community mourns the loss of Dramatic Arts graduate Dana Morin March 17, 2021Pictured above: (Left) Elena Milenkovski, Roberta Doylend (Head of Wardrobe, holding Miss Bit), Paige Morris, and Dana Morin in the Green Room of the MIWSFPA Theatre. Dana Morin standing in the hallway outside of the […]
- Online symposium celebrates new publication on theatre pedagogy and climate crisis March 15, 2021Image caption:The Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in downtown St. Catharines. An upcoming weekend of online events will explore the role that theatre education plays in relation to climate crisis. To […]
- Brock welcomes Indigenous artist, curator and scholar to MIWSFPA March 4, 2021Originally published in The Brock News on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 03, 2021 | by Gillian Minaker Caption: Suzanne Morrissette has joined the Department of Visual Arts at Brock’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, where she […]
- Virtual workshops for Brock Choral Ensembles open to the public February 26, 2021Caption: The Brock University Chamber Choir directed by Rachel Rensink-Hoff gathers virtually to rehearse and attend Shared Perspectives, a new virtual workshop series offered by Brock’s Department of Music. Originally published in The Brock News […]
- Brock students selected to participate in national Black theatre initiative February 23, 2021Caption: Sid Malcolm (left), fourth year Dramatic Arts student with a minor in Music, and Soji Cole, second year PhD student in Interdisciplinary Humanities, are two of 21 students selected for “Seeding the Future”, a […]
- BIPOC Speaker Series explores anti-racist stage management practices in theatre February 18, 2021Picture above: Narda E. Alcorn is the next speaker in the 2020-21 BIPOC Speaker Series presented by Brock University’s Department of Dramatic Arts and Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Originally published […]
- Art kits allow VISA students to hone skills at home February 5, 2021Caption: The VISA Art Stores at Brock University has been providing access to course materials to students for more than 37 years. Half the battle in creating a beautiful piece of art is finding a […]
- Call for Student Participants: 21 Black Futures, Seeding the Future February 2, 2021Call for Student Participants 21 Black Futures Seeding the Future A partnership between Obsidian Theatre Company, CBC Arts, York University, Brock University ** As part of Obsidian Theatre Company’s 21 Black Futures season, we are […]
Dramatic Arts
- Dramatic Arts spring mainstage production delivers comedy, whimsy and innovation in Zoom theatre April 6, 2021Caption: A screenshot from the “Yellow Brick Road” scene in the DART 2021 spring Mainstage production of Fever/Dream, includes cast members (top row, from left) Jonah Pace, Emily Clegg, Jane Smith, (second row, from left) […]
- Brock community mourns the loss of theatre artist and MIWSFPA staff member, dawn e crysler March 26, 2021dawn e crysler, celebrated MIWSFPA staff member and Theatre Technician, will be remembered for her creativity and dedication to her work. originally posted in The Brock News on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 24, 2021 | by Gillian Minaker The Brock […]
- Dramatic Arts students to interview Canadian theatre leaders during online event March 26, 2021An online panel discussion Monday, March 29 will see Brock University Dramatic Arts students interview Canadian theatre leaders (clockwise from top left) Jani Lauzon from Stratford Festival and National Theatre School; Kaitlyn Riordan from Shakespeare […]
- MIWSFPA community mourns the loss of Dramatic Arts graduate Dana Morin March 17, 2021Pictured above: (Left) Elena Milenkovski, Roberta Doylend (Head of Wardrobe, holding Miss Bit), Paige Morris, and Dana Morin in the Green Room of the MIWSFPA Theatre. Dana Morin standing in the hallway outside of the […]
- Online symposium celebrates new publication on theatre pedagogy and climate crisis March 15, 2021Image caption:The Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in downtown St. Catharines. An upcoming weekend of online events will explore the role that theatre education plays in relation to climate crisis. To […]
Music
- Virtual workshops for Brock Choral Ensembles open to the public February 26, 2021Caption: The Brock University Chamber Choir directed by Rachel Rensink-Hoff gathers virtually to rehearse and attend Shared Perspectives, a new virtual workshop series offered by Brock’s Department of Music. Originally published in The Brock News […]
- Department of Music Virtual Ensembles – The Show Zooms On January 14, 2021Brock Music ensembles have gone virtual for the 2020-21 performance season! The Department of Music Virtual Ensembles present a virtual concert series The Show Zooms On featuring: The University Wind Ensemble, Zoltan Kalman, Conductor The Choral Ensemble, […]
- Music@Noon concert series goes virtual November 16, 2020Former Music students Gavino Oresta (left) and Eric Godfree perform their recitals during a previous Music@Noon Series event. This year, the concert series will be held online in accordance with public health guidelines. The RBC […]
- Upcoming: The Department of Music virtually attends Royal Conservatory of Music College & University Music Fair 2020 September 22, 2020The Department of Music at the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts at Brock University is excited to virtually host future musicians at their online booth! The Royal Conservatory College & University […]
- Welcome to Music: Orientation for 2020! September 8, 2020(a screen shot from the welcome by Dr. Karin di Bella. Watch the video below.) Brock University is launching the first-ever Virtual Welcome Week. During this year of the pandemic the Orientation activities are all […]
Studies in Arts and Culture
- Art residency “A River Rises” now on view January 15, 2021Caption: Brown Homestead (Photo by Shawn Serfas) STAC’s Research Centre in Interdisciplinary Arts and Creative Culture presents “A River Rises,” a collective investigation of a creative-writing piece, resulting in the creation of photography work, a […]
- STAC’s journal ti< listed on Mir@bel December 21, 2020STAC’s online, free-access journal ti< A JOURNAL OF TEXT-AND-IMAGE CRITICISM/CREATION – UN JOURNAL DE CRITIQUE/CREATION TEXTE-ET-IMAGE publishes creative work by students, their instructors, as well as by artists and writers whose work combines literature and […]
- Join Studies in Arts and Culture for virtual open office hours November 30, 2020Catherine Parayre, Director of the Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture (STAC) will be hosting virtual open office hours on: Wednesday, Dec. 2 2020, 1-2 p.m. Wanting to know more about arts and culture, […]
- Interiors, a new online exhibit from the Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture, now on view virtually September 21, 2020(Image: Trieste 2, Derek J.J. Knight.) As part of its 2020-2021 programming, the Research Centre in Interdisciplinary Arts and Creative Culture opens a virtual space on the theme of interiors, interiority, and confinement, the role they play […]
- Join Studies in Arts and Culture for virtual open office hours! September 10, 2020Catherine Parayre, Director of the Centre for Studies in Arts and Culture will be hosting virtual open office hours on: Tuesday 15 September, 2020 (3-4:00 pm, EST) She will be available for: advising and support; […]
Visual Arts
- Brock welcomes Indigenous artist, curator and scholar to MIWSFPA March 4, 2021Originally published in The Brock News on WEDNESDAY, MARCH 03, 2021 | by Gillian Minaker Caption: Suzanne Morrissette has joined the Department of Visual Arts at Brock’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts, where she […]
- Art kits allow VISA students to hone skills at home February 5, 2021Caption: The VISA Art Stores at Brock University has been providing access to course materials to students for more than 37 years. Half the battle in creating a beautiful piece of art is finding a […]
- Walker Cultural Leader Series: Visual Arts welcomes Jonathan Forrest January 29, 2021The Walker Cultural Leader Series continues featuring Jonathan Forrest, abstract painter Monday, Feb. 1 at 7 p.m. Watch the video premiere on the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts YouTube channel. Jonathan […]
- Jan. 18, 2021: Walker Cultural Leaders Series features artists Jamelie Hassan & Ron Benner January 14, 2021The Walker Cultural Leader Series continues in 2021, beginning with an engaging talk from artists Jamelie Hassan and Ron Benner on Monday, Jan. 18. The series continues in a virtual format for the 2021 season. […]
- Brock Mitacs award winner takes a closer look at online conspiracy theories December 12, 2020Originally published in The Brock News FRIDAY, DECEMBER 11, 2020 | by Gillian Minaker The images we encounter in everyday life have always had an important role to play in our lives. Now, as many daily activities have […]
From the Brock News
- Brock community reminded to stay vigilant as pandemic measures continue April 19, 2021The Government of Ontario announced significant additional measures to stop the spread of COVID-19 on Friday, April 16 and Brock University is reminding its community about its own pandemic response measures.
- Recipients of Brock funding for Canada Games-related research announced April 19, 2021Even though August 2022 is a long way off, the specter of COVID might hang over some fans who would otherwise attend the Canada Summer Games in person. Augmented Reality (AR), technology enabling people to be virtually in a scene far away from their physical location, is a great way to engage those reluctant to […]
- GALLERY: Brock’s campus in blossom bliss April 19, 2021The cherry blossom trees in front of Brock University's main entrance are now in full bloom, transforming the green space with a bounty of delicate pink flowers.
- Students, community partners honoured by Brock’s Student Life and Success April 19, 2021Engaged students, dedicated volunteers and valued community partners were celebrated during Brock University’s annual Student Life and Success Recognition Event.
- New workshop to focus on digital scholarship and teaching April 19, 2021A new three-day immersive workshop will help Brock instructors take their digital teaching to the next level.