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Spotlight on Academics: Senior Art Exhibition: Rooms of Our Own
The Senior Art Exhibition is a cornerstone of the studio art major at 61´«Ã½. Each year, the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery features artworks by graduating seniors that constitute their thesis projects. In addition to making the works on view, the seniors conceptualize the exhibition, install their pieces, draft artist statements and wall texts, and publicize the event.
Read MoreIn the Media: Scripps’ Ceramic Annual Featured in Los Angeles Times Article
61´«Ã½’s Ceramic Annual, the longest continuously running ceramics exhibition nationwide, recently wrapped up its 74th show.
Read MoreBringing the Outside Inside: Professor Nancy Macko’s New Tapestry, Lola’s Garden, Comes to NEW Hall
NEW Hall, Scripps’ newest residence hall, is home to 110 students and, now, a one-of-a-kind jacquard tapestry designed by Professor of Art Nancy Macko. Installed on a large, previously empty wall in the living room, the 6-by-12-foot tapestry is not only a beautiful addition to the building, but it also carries on the tradition of displaying tapestries and artwork by 61´«Ã½professors on campus.
Read MoreRuth Chandler Williamson Gallery Interns Present Ancient Traditions, Modern Japan
A delicately patterned lady’s comb, an intricate woodblock print, a vibrant floral kimono: these objects and others on display in Ancient Traditions, Modern Japan: Japanese Art During the 20th Century are contemporary, but they have their roots in centuries-old Japanese traditions. The exhibition, organized by Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery interns Marielle Epstein ’18, Gillian Holzer ’19, and Milena Carothers ’19, invites viewers to explore ways in which traditional Japanese art forms have been employed and adapted by artists working in the 20th century.
Read MoreProfessor Mary MacNaughton Appointed to Endowed Directorship
Dear 61´«Ã½ Faculty and Staff, It is with pleasure that I announce the appointment of Professor of Art History Mary MacNaughton as the Gabrielle Jungels-Winkler Director of the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery, endowed […]
Read MoreWilliamson Gallery Receives $10,000 Grant from Pasadena Art Alliance
The Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery has received a $10,000 grant to 61´«Ã½ from the Pasadena Art Alliance to support the catalog for the 2019 Ceramic Annual—61´«Ã½’s 75th entry in the perennially popular exhibit that has been running since World War II.
Read More61´«Ã½ Ceramic Annual: 74th Installment Focuses on Identity, Roots, and Belonging
Different and uncomfortable, beautiful and compelling, the 74th 61´«Ã½ Ceramic Annual presents a wide variety of perspectives expressed in clay. The opening reception, with live music and light refreshments, will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Ruth Chandler Williamson Gallery on January 20.
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