Department: Arts
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a look at the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Spring 2017
Home to the Struggle
Several UVA alumni were instrumental in the establishment of the new National Museum of African American History and Culture in Washington, D.C. Hear their stories.
Spring 2017
Museum Man
The Fralin has a new director and chief curator. Michael McLendon will look to expand the museum’s influence with his strong background in both classical and contemporary art.
Spring 2017
New & Noteworthy
Six new books from alumni and faculty, plus a look at the bestsellers at the UVA bookstore.
Winter 2016
Breakout Artist
Lolita Foster, whose passion for theater began at the University, turns a walk-on role into a two-year gig with Netflix's popular show, "Orange is the New Black."
Winter 2016
’Hoo You Gonna Call
Alumnus and nuclear physicist James Maxwell was doing research at MIT when Columbia Pictures approached him about props for a new movie.
Winter 2016
Fixer of Books
Fall 2016
The Many Roles of Teddy Sears
School of Commerce alum Teddy Sears turned from his family’s athletic dynasty to pursue a business career, but somehow found himself acting instead. Here’s why.
Fall 2016
New and Noteworthy
A sampling of recently published books by UVA alumni and faculty, available for purchase at the UVA bookstore.
Fall 2016
Fixer of Books
Eliza Gilligan’s job is to keep the University’s vast treasure trove of scholarly materials “usable, movable, durable [and] functional” for future students and researchers.
Fall 2016
Page 1
Excerpts from the first pages of eight new books by alumni of UVA’s Creative Writing program.
Summer 2016
Radio Music Society
Students in UVA’s Radio Music Society arrange pop songs for string quartets. From arrangement to final performance, see one group interpret Major Lazer’s “Be Together.”
Summer 2016
Radio Music Society
Summer 2016
The Crazy Human Heart
Literature critics Daniel Mendelsohn (Col ’82) and Mythili Rao (Col ’05) discuss the critic’s role in society.
Summer 2016
In the Beginning
Hard work and innate talent help make an artist. But the artistic mind must also allow itself to be inspired, and to recognize inspiration in everyday life. Six UVA artists share what influenced them.
Spring 2016
The Story is the Thing
Filmmaker Mark Pellington (Col ’84) has directed music videos for U2, Pearl Jam, Bon Jovi and Michael Jackson, among others. His latest project is NBC’s Blindspot.
Spring 2016
Discovery and Loss
Eleanor Gould delights in sharing glimpses of Monticello's biodiversity and inspires her Instagram followers to see the flowers and insects, fruits and vegetables, sun-dappled trees and sweeping vistas with fresh eyes.
Winter 2015
The Moviegoers
The OFFScreen film series, run by UVA students, draws viewers to Grounds to catch offbeat films in Newcomb Hall Theater.
Winter 2015
Imagination Without Limits
Alumna Fri Forjindam imagines the fantastic, then brings it to life at amusement parks.
Fall 2015
Nesting
Architecture alumnus Michael Perry draws inspiration from birds to design new homes—that attach to the sides of other buildings.
Fall 2015
Arts in Brief
An award-winning filmmaker gives a master class on Grounds; an alumnus finds his niche in comedy.
Summer 2015