Category Archives: Visual Arts

Video: Academic Conference Celebrates Students’ Wide-Reaching Research, Creativity

Posted on April 30, 2019 by Jane Carlton

“How many black women therapists do you think there are in the state of Massachusetts?” Olivia Fenty ’21, a psychology major with a concentration in Africana studies, asked a room full of students and faculty members at Academic Conference. The … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Work of Senior Visual Arts Majors in the Exhibition ‘Ennead’

Posted on April 16, 2019 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will open an exhibition of artwork by graduating visual arts studio majors in the exhibition “Ennead” on Thursday, April 25. The show’s title, of Greek … Continue reading →

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Ten Faculty Members Receive Tenure in 2019

Posted on February 27, 2019 by Jane Carlton

From researching fruit flies to reimagining the first commercially successful color film, College of the Holy Cross faculty members are making massive contributions to their fields — and to their classrooms. Hear a bit more from the 10 newly tenured … Continue reading →

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Five Outstanding Alumni Receive Sanctae Crucis Awards

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

They graduated years apart, yet each embraces the Jesuit magis, a calling to “be more” that has fueled Holy Cross men and women throughout the decades and around the world. Determined to live lives of purpose and impact, these alumni … Continue reading →

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‘Summa’ Exhibition Showcases Work of Visual Arts Faculty

Posted on January 7, 2019 by Holy Cross Magazine

Scattered across a table built using the golden ratio were a series of small-scale hybrid sculptures created by Associate Professor Michael Beatty. His work, a mix of handmade and digitally printed forms, was among the artwork featured in “Summa,” an … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery to Exhibit Artwork by Visual Arts Faculty

Posted on August 16, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will exhibit artwork created by full and part time faculty members of the visual arts department from Aug. 29 – Oct. 12, 2018. An opening … Continue reading →

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Eight Holy Cross Faculty Members Promoted to Rank of Professor

Posted on July 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

After years of research and accomplishments in their respective fields, eight Holy Cross faculty members have been promoted to the rank of professor. Below, the professors share their thoughts on their careers, scholarship and more.

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Academic Conference 2018 Showcases Creativity, Independent Research of Over 470 Students

Posted on April 27, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

Over the course of four days, more than 470 students spanning all class years presented the results of their independent, creative and intellectual endeavors during the 2018 Academic Conference. The celebration of academic life at the College of the Holy … Continue reading →

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Preserving a Legacy: Robert Beauchamp Collection Turns Cantor Gallery Into Unique Classroom and Teaching Tool

Posted on April 19, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Roger Hankins makes his way to the studio on Bethuen Street in Manhattan’s West Village every six months or so. Behind the pale-yellow concrete exterior and brass and glass doors, dozens of painted canvases lie vertically on racks, some as … Continue reading →

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Holy Cross Cantor Art Gallery to Feature Work of Senior Visual Arts Majors in the Exhibition ‘Fine Art’, subtitled ‘Our Gift to You’

Posted on April 12, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will show the work of graduating senior visual arts studio majors in the exhibition “Fine Art,” which will be on view from Thursday, April 26 … Continue reading →

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Private Partnerships Helping to Preserve Rome’s History, Holy Cross Professor Says

Posted on March 1, 2018 by Holy Cross in the News

For centuries, prominent Roman monuments have been cleaned, repaired, and maintained through private funding. Even the iconic Colosseum underwent a $31 million restoration funded by Tod’s, a luxury Italian shoe brand. Some Italians have worried this could lead to garish … Continue reading →

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Student-Curated Exhibition Explores Mass Media, Propaganda and the Reformation

Posted on February 26, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

Last semester, three students assumed the role of museum curator, scanning book after book for images, visiting exhibits and contacting museums all across the world for content. The topic of their intense research was the Reformation and the result was … Continue reading →

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Ten Years of Montserrat: Holy Cross’ First-Year Program Invites Students to Challenge, Question from Day One

Posted on January 18, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

The sculptures of Shih Chieh Huang’s “Reusable Universe” — built from recycled Tupperware, plastic bags, fans and light bulbs — appeared to float just below the darkened ceiling of the Worcester Art Museum. They had been wired to detect motion, … Continue reading →

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How Do Holy Cross Students Get into Medical School?

Posted on January 15, 2018 by Holy Cross Magazine

Just about everyone who applies to medical school has top grades and test scores. So who gets in and who doesn’t? Often it comes down to “miles traveled” — experiences outside the classroom that show an applicant’s abilities beyond technical … Continue reading →

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Four Decades of Works on Paper by Robert Beauchamp on View at Cantor Art Gallery

Posted on January 11, 2018 by College of the Holy Cross

The Iris and B. Gerald Cantor Art Gallery at the College of the Holy Cross will present a representative selection of four decades of works on paper by the American artist and figurative expressionist Robert Beauchamp (1923 – 1995) from … Continue reading →

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Art History Professor Weighs In: ‘Can Art Shed Light on the Ethics of Capital Punishment?’

Posted on August 22, 2017 by Holy Cross in the News

Across centuries, art has been used to depict trying human experiences, displaying, for instance, scenes of capital punishment. But do these works foster empathy among viewers? Sojourners called upon Virginia Raguin, Distinguished Professor of Humanities and art history division head … Continue reading →

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107 Holy Cross Students Conduct Original Research Across Disciplines This Summer

Posted on August 17, 2017 by Evangelia Stefanakos

This summer, 107 Holy Cross students conducted original, cutting-edge research through the Weiss Summer Research Program: 71 students in the natural sciences; 30 in the humanities, social sciences, and fine arts; and six in economics. The far-ranging research projects gave … Continue reading →

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Remembering Vito Acconci ’62: Influential Performance Artist, Poet and Architect

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

Acconci: The Student Edward F. Callahan, professor emeritus of English who taught at Holy Cross for more than 30 years until his retirement in 1990, first encountered the young Acconci in his own classroom in 1959. It was the late … Continue reading →

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How the Arts Prepare Holy Cross Alumni for Success in Every Field

Posted on July 14, 2017 by Holy Cross Magazine

What happens when we bridge the gap between the real world and our imagination? “Balance,” says chief executive James “Jim” Keyes ’77, “and the ability to move forward in wonderfully creative ways.” When technical know-how is coupled with art, the … Continue reading →

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Blog: Goddard ’19 Excited to Experience Everything Peru Has to Offer

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

NAME Margaret Goddard ’19 HOMETOWN Locust, N.J. AREAS OF STUDY English and visual arts studio double major, Latin American and Latino Studies concentration WHERE SHE’S STUDYING Pontifical Catholic University of Peru in Lima, Peru (fall) and Universidad del Salvador in Buenos Aires, Argentina … Continue reading →

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