Villa Maria College Update: Information on COVID-19 (Coronavirus)
One of the biggest losses of the Spring 2020 semester is the cancellation of all in-person end-of-year shows. These shows are annual opportunities for students to showcase the work they’ve created over the course of the academic year. For graduating seniors, these shows are the culmination of their college careers – their final chance to display what they have learned during their time at Villa. Hosting these shows…
read moreWith so much to celebrate at the end of another academic year, it’s hard to keep track of all of the events that are taking place. Below is a list of some of those events, which take place both on and off-campus, showcasing the talented work of Villa’s students and faculty. April 4/11: Emerging Students…
read moreJesse Walp (third from left) pictured with Art Dept. Chair Bob Grizanti, College President Dr. Matthew Giordano, Professor Judy Piskun, VP for Development Mary Robinson and Chair of the Board of Trustees Catherine Cooley. Photo credit: Buffalo News January 2019. BN360 has unveiled its 2019 Spotlight Professionals and Villa Maria College is pleased to announce that…
read moreIn just a few months, the middle block in the three-block strip between Niagara Falls and the Niagara Fallsview Casino Resort will look a little different. Spectra Venue Management and Empire State Development, who are jointly managing the development of Old Falls Street, were looking for an artist to erect a public sculpture in that spot.…
read moreHonor Convocation is an annual event at which we celebrate our students’ academic achievements. This year’s Convocation was held on April 26, 2018. Eighteen students were recognized as outstanding in their major, for presenting at this year’s Symposium and received the faculty association achievement award, and 11 students were inducted into Phi Theta Kappa, the international…
read moreVilla Maria College Animation student Bridget McCleary ‘17 and Animation faculty members Lee Terwilliger ‘14 and Valery Amborski ‘14 each had their work selected and featured in a fan-drawn episode of Bob’s Burgers, which airs on FOX. Bob’s Burgers is a quirky, animated sitcom centered around the humorous mishaps of a family owned burger joint. Currently…
read moreJesse Walp, assistant professor of interior design, and his wife, Bethany Krull, a part-time art instructor, will be exhibiting their sculptures in a joint show at Indigo Art, located at 47 Allen St., Buffalo, NY 14207. The show opening takes place on Friday, April 21, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Walp and Krull are…
read moreThe work of Adam Weekley, assistant professor of fine arts at Villa, is currently on display at the Burchfield Penney Art Center. Weekley is pictured above with his exhibit, Time for Something Sweet. It consists of nine fabric beehives, a bear suit, a mirror, butterscotch candy, wooded strands, Astroturf, and other mixed media. The gallery purchased his piece as part…
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