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Senior Thesis Exhibitions Begin April 1

Watkins College of Art, Design & Film is pleased to invite the public to the first of five Bachelor of Fine Arts Senior Thesis Exhibitions celebrating the work of students graduating this May. The first show will feature Cristina Viscu, Melanie Clay and Gary White. This exhibition will run from April 1 – 6. An opening reception will be held on campus on Friday, April 1 from 6-9pm. Both the reception and exhibition are free and open to the public.…more
March 15, 2011

New Dates: Watkins Spring Break Program

  The Community Education Program has announced NEW dates for its Young Artist Spring Break Program to accomodate changes in the MNPS schedule for snow make up days. The new dates are: Tuesday, March 15 through Saturday, March 19. Space is still available. Visit www.watkins.edu/community or call 615-383-4848 for more information. …more
February 28, 2011

Industry of the Ordinary at Watkins

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February 22, 2011

Epigenetic Design & YOUR Practice, Feb. 4

The Interior Design department is pleased to welcome noted designer and epigenetic design authority Deborah Burnett to campus for an informative workshop that will allow Interior Designers the chance to earn Continuing Education Units. Burnett, a state-registered interior designer, licensed building contractor, author and chair holder of the Color Marketing Group, will speak on “Epigenetic Design & YOUR Practice.” This session will take place in the Watkins theater from 2-5:30pm on Friday, February 4. Refreshments will be served.…more
January 28, 2011

Interior Design: The Profession, Feb. 3

  Join Watkins’ interior design faculty for a special evening to explore what role interior designers play in the design industry. Discover what interior design is and what it is not. Learn about sustainable design, residential design and technological applications. Refreshments will be served.  This event will be held in Room 804 on the Watkins campus on Thursday, February 3, from 5:30-7pm. Refreshments will be served, and this event is free and open to the public. Please RSVP to Linda at [email protected] by Feb. 1 to attend.…more
January 28, 2011

Juried Show Opening Reception Feb. 4

  Opening Reception, Brownlee O. Currey Juried Student Show Friday, February 4, 5:30-8pm @ in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Galley at Watkins. Free and open to the public. Juried by Jodi Hays. …more
January 28, 2011

Painter TL Solien to Speak at Watkins

The 125th Anniversary Artist Lecture Series will close with painter TL Solien, who will lecture on January 27 at Watkins. A reception will begin at 6:15pm followed by the lecture at 7pm in the campus theater. This event is free and open to the public.…more
January 11, 2011

Free Training for K-12 Art Teachers

  On Friday, January 28, Watkins will host a FREE Teacher In-Service Training for K- 12 art teachers from 8:30am -3pm. The following workshops will be offered:  …more
January 11, 2011

Closing Reception: Interior Design Student Exhibition

The public is invited to a closing reception for the annual Interior Design Student Exhibition. This reception will be held on Friday, January 21, from 5:30-7:30pm in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on the Watkins campus. This exhibition is currently on display and can also be viewed on M-F from 9am-8pm, Sat. from 10am-4pm and Sun, from 2-4pm. This event is free and open to the public. …more
January 11, 2011

Alumni Holiday Party Postponed

  The Watkins Alumni Holiday Party has been postponed due to road conditions and pending inclement weather. It will be rescheduled for after New Years.  All alumni will be contacted when a new date is selected. Questions? Call Christy Bell at 277-7403. Happy Holidays!!! …more
December 13, 2010