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Latest MIWSFPA News
- Student, alumni art exhibition explores time through photography November 11, 2022Give us a Moment, a Brock student and alumni art exhibit, is on display until Saturday, Nov. 12 in the Visual Arts Gallery of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in […]
- Local arts awards give nods to Brock faculty November 11, 2022Established Artist Nominee and Department of Visual Arts Associate Professor Donna Szoke engages with a class in her Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games exhibition space. Originally published in The Brock News | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2022 […]
- Brock mainstage production puts human behaviour, climate crisis in spotlight November 11, 2022Brock University Dramatic Arts students will explore a variety of complex topics in AnthropoScene, this year’s fall mainstage production. Originally published in The Brock News | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 | by Charles Kim Brock University’s […]
- Guest conductor to lead Brock choirs in Decolonizing our Music-Making performance November 11, 2022Jace Kaholokula Saplan will be the guest conductor for a collective of choral groups Friday, Oct. 28 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Recital Hall. Originally published in The Brock News | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 […]
- Voice exploration workshop to be hosted at downtown arts school October 21, 2022Diane Roberts is the founder of the Arrivals Personal Legacy Process, which draws on 30 years of experience and 12 years of focused artistic research. Originally published in The Brock News | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 […]
- Small Walker Press publications examine colonial histories, love poems October 21, 2022The Small Walker Press held a book fair in the James A. Gibson Library for the students and public to explore and learn about their publications. Originally published in The Brock News | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, […]
- Distinguished Graduate a class act in Canadian theatre September 30, 2022Originally published in The Brock News | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 | by Charles Kim Though the spotlight may seem daunting to many people, it’s where Jordin Hall (BA ’10) feels most at home. The Brock […]
- Dramatic Arts grad earns double Dora nomination September 19, 2022Brock graduate Cass Van Wyck (right) performs in The Huns, for which she was nominated for a Dora Mavor Moore Award. (Photo courtesy of Matt Hertendy). Originally published in The Brock News | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 […]
- Music students’ talent shines on provincial stage September 2, 2022Brock University Music students Lee Bakker, Isaiah Burry and Caroline Young join Associate Professor Rachel Rensink-Hoff after their Ontario Youth Choir performance. Originally published in The Brock News | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | by Charles […]
- Brock art exhibition inspired by Canada Games mascot, local wildlife August 22, 2022Fourth-year Brock Visual Arts student and research assistant Emily MacDonald examines the camera-less photographs created for the Small Movements exhibit. Originally published in The Brock News | FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 | by Charles Kim […]
Dramatic Arts
- Brock mainstage production puts human behaviour, climate crisis in spotlight November 11, 2022Brock University Dramatic Arts students will explore a variety of complex topics in AnthropoScene, this year’s fall mainstage production. Originally published in The Brock News | FRIDAY, OCTOBER 28, 2022 | by Charles Kim Brock University’s […]
- Voice exploration workshop to be hosted at downtown arts school October 21, 2022Diane Roberts is the founder of the Arrivals Personal Legacy Process, which draws on 30 years of experience and 12 years of focused artistic research. Originally published in The Brock News | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, 2022 […]
- Distinguished Graduate a class act in Canadian theatre September 30, 2022Originally published in The Brock News | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 | by Charles Kim Though the spotlight may seem daunting to many people, it’s where Jordin Hall (BA ’10) feels most at home. The Brock […]
- Annual Dramatic Arts Orientation brings students, faculty, and staff together September 22, 2022Department of Dramatic Arts Chair Jennifer Roberts-Smith makes opening introductions to students, faculty, and staff. The annual Department of Dramatic Arts Orientation was held on Sept. 13, 2022. This event was an opportunity for all […]
- Brock alumni, faculty take spotlight at Hamilton Fringe August 9, 2022Rebekka Gondosh (right) worked with Spark Intensive participants during their rehearsals for their Hamilton Fringe Performance. (Photo Courtesy of Joginder Singh) Originally published in The Brock News | TUESDAY, AUG. 9, 2022 | by Charles Kim When […]
Music
- Local arts awards give nods to Brock faculty November 11, 2022Established Artist Nominee and Department of Visual Arts Associate Professor Donna Szoke engages with a class in her Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games exhibition space. Originally published in The Brock News | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2022 […]
- Guest conductor to lead Brock choirs in Decolonizing our Music-Making performance November 11, 2022Jace Kaholokula Saplan will be the guest conductor for a collective of choral groups Friday, Oct. 28 at the FirstOntario Performing Arts Centre Recital Hall. Originally published in The Brock News | TUESDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2022 […]
- Music students’ talent shines on provincial stage September 2, 2022Brock University Music students Lee Bakker, Isaiah Burry and Caroline Young join Associate Professor Rachel Rensink-Hoff after their Ontario Youth Choir performance. Originally published in The Brock News | THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 | by Charles […]
- Brock’s Niagara Choral Workshop open to community June 8, 2022The Niagara Choral Workshop will be led by Brock Associate Professor Rachel Rensink-Hoff this summer. Originally published in The Brock News | MONDAY, APRIL 18, 2022 | by Charles Kim A three-day workshop this summer is inviting the community to learn […]
- Student-run podcast provides guidance, inspiration for future artists April 12, 2022The Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in downtown St. Catharines is home to the student-run podcast, Dear Marilyn, named in honour of the late textile artist and philanthropist. Originally published in […]
Studies in Arts and Culture
- What I want you to see is this… November 24, 2022A group exhibition providing a glimpse into the lives of students. NOV 21, 2022 – JAN. 15, 2023 Opening Reception: Nov. 25 from 4 – 7 p.m. Hallway gallery, adjacent to the MIW Theatre If […]
- Small Walker Press’ newest publication: Cloud November 8, 2022The Small Walker Press announces our new publication, Cloud, by Donna Szőke with essays by Stuart Reid and Emily Rosamond. Cloud (10 Oct. 2015–17 Jan. 2016) and Satellite (19 Oct.–28 Nov. 2015) were two parallel […]
- Small Walker Press publications examine colonial histories, love poems October 21, 2022The Small Walker Press held a book fair in the James A. Gibson Library for the students and public to explore and learn about their publications. Originally published in The Brock News | WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 19, […]
- Museum in the Hallway / Boîte-en-valise September 25, 2022
- Public invited to explore Brock’s downtown arts school Saturday August 18, 2022Brock University’s Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts. Originally published in The Brock News | TUESDAY, AUG. 18, 2022 | by Charles Kim The Niagara community will have the chance to explore Brock University’s […]
Visual Arts
- Student, alumni art exhibition explores time through photography November 11, 2022Give us a Moment, a Brock student and alumni art exhibit, is on display until Saturday, Nov. 12 in the Visual Arts Gallery of the Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in […]
- Local arts awards give nods to Brock faculty November 11, 2022Established Artist Nominee and Department of Visual Arts Associate Professor Donna Szoke engages with a class in her Niagara 2022 Canada Summer Games exhibition space. Originally published in The Brock News | THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 03, 2022 […]
- Brock art exhibition inspired by Canada Games mascot, local wildlife August 22, 2022Fourth-year Brock Visual Arts student and research assistant Emily MacDonald examines the camera-less photographs created for the Small Movements exhibit. Originally published in The Brock News | FRIDAY, AUGUST 19, 2022 | by Charles Kim […]
- Visual Arts grad finds passion through experiential learning July 6, 2022Jessie Richard looks through archival material in Brock’s Archives and Special Collections. Originally published in The Brock News | FRIDAY, JUNE 17, 2022 | by Charles Kim When Jessie Richard enrolled as a Brock University Visual Arts student, she never dreamed […]
- Student-run podcast provides guidance, inspiration for future artists April 12, 2022The Marilyn I. Walker School of Fine and Performing Arts in downtown St. Catharines is home to the student-run podcast, Dear Marilyn, named in honour of the late textile artist and philanthropist. Originally published in […]
From the Brock News
- Ceremony to mark National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women December 2, 2022Brock will mark the National Day of Remembrance and Action on Violence Against Women Tuesday, Dec. 6 with a public ceremony in the atrium of the Rankin Family Pavilion.
- Funding available for student summer jobs at Brock December 2, 2022It may be chilly outside, but now’s the time to plan for summer student employment.
- Accessibility, inclusion champions to be honoured at event next week December 2, 2022The Brock University community is invited to celebrate diversity and inclusion at an event marking International Day for Persons with Disabilities.
- Faith and Life to host holiday events next week December 2, 2022Faith and Life at Brock is inviting all members of the University community to take part in two upcoming holiday events.
- Thesis defences Dec. 5 to Dec. 9 December 2, 2022The following is a list of thesis defences taking place from Monday, Dec. 5 to Friday, Dec. 9.