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Graphic Design Seniors ‘Step Right Up’ in December 6 Showcase

Seven Designers Present Portfolios of Multimedia Work in BFA Exhibition at Houston Station  …more
November 08, 2012

BFA Exhibitions Continue with Fine Art Shows by Sydni Gause and Bryant Smith

Mixed media work on view in Currey Gallery Nov. 29 through Dec. 9 Watkins' Fine Art Thesis Exhibitions 2012, a two-part series of work by five graduating students in the Fine Art Department, concludes with a double exhibition offering from Bachelor of Fine Art degree candidates Sydni Gause and Bryant Smith, opening Thursday, Nov. 29, with a reception from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Their work will be on display in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus through Dec. 9.…more
November 08, 2012

Visiting Artists Series Launches Dec. 5 with Liz Magic Laser

Video and performance artist Liz Magic Laser, whose work addresses the culture of contemporary politics and the politics of everyday life, will launch the 2012-13 Watkins Visiting Artists Series on Wednesday, December 5, at Watkins College of Art, Design & Film.…more
October 31, 2012

Fall Thesis Exhibitions Open Nov. 15 with Amy F. Edwards, Emily Davis and Mollie Row

  Senior shows on view in Currey Gallery through Nov. 25  …more
October 31, 2012

Graphic Design Winners Announced

Watkins’ annual juried graphic design student exhibition, Split & Twisted, presented honors to eight students during the opening night reception on October 25 in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery.…more
October 29, 2012

Joy McKenzie Named Vice President for Academic Affairs

  Joy McKenzie has been appointed Vice President for Academic Affairs of Watkins College of Art, Design & Film after an extensive nationwide search, it was announced by President Ellen L. Meyer.  A professor of photography at Watkins and a former department chair with broad administrative experience, Ms. McKenzie has served as Interim Dean since February. …more
October 25, 2012

Watkins Welcomes Cartooning Greats Nov. 2-3

Go MAD with Humor Experts at Free Seminars in Watkins Theater  …more
October 12, 2012

Watkins Hears 'Best of Nashville' Shouts

The Nashville Scene's 2012 "Best of Nashville" issue [Oct. 11-17] is full of praise for Watkins' students and programming -- check out these accolades in the Writers' Choice section of the Arts, Music & Culture category.…more
October 11, 2012

Watkins Graphic Design Gets ‘Split & Twisted’ Oct. 25–Nov. 9

Jurors Announced for Annual Competition in Ten Categories   Watkins College of Art, Design & Film presents Split & Twisted, the school’s annual juried graphic design student exhibition, from October 25–November 9 in the Brownlee O. Currey, Jr. Gallery on campus.   Split & Twisted’s opening night reception, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. on Thursday, October 25, is free and the public is invited.…more
October 08, 2012

H&B Panel Addresses the Future of the Book

Handmade & Bound Closes the Books on ‘Familiar Relics’ Exhibition With Panel Discussion and Reception Oct. 19 Book artists and booksellers take on “Off the Shelf: Book Culture in the Digital Age”  …more
October 05, 2012