“NO LIMITS, NO REFUNDS” Documentary Wins Top Prize At The F.V.S. Showcase

FROM: DENNIS CONWAY, FOR THE F.V.S.                           DATE: MAY 3, 2022 On Saturday night, “No Limits, No Refunds,” Ben Strickland’s inspiring 29-minute documentary about a childhood friend with autism, won the First Place Award for Audience Favorite at the Spring 2022 Film and Video Society Showcase.   Strickland’s piece follows the life of his friend, Gus, who…

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Two CoA Art & Design Seniors Showcase Work At Plough Gallery

     By Davis Cobb davis.cobb@gaflnews.comApr 17, 2022 TIFTON — The latest exhibit from Plough Gallery questions methods of communication, perception and critiquing through the medium of figurative work – all from two university seniors completely new to the gallery. “Grounds & Roots” is the gallery’s newest exhibit, showcasing the works of artists Ramiro Santillan and…

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Cyle Clark Named Top College of the Arts Graduate at VSU

Jessica PopeCommunications and Media Relations Coordinator VALDOSTA — Cyle O’Neal Clark of Lithonia, Georgia, is the recipient of the Spring 2022 President’s Award for Academic Excellence for the College of the Arts at Valdosta State University. The President’s Award for Academic Excellence is presented to a high-performing graduating student in each of VSU’s six colleges…

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Congratulations to Dr. Glenda Swan!

The College of the Arts at Valdosta State University would like to congratulate Dr. Glenda Swan for being selected as the 2021 SECAC Award of Excellence in Teaching. The Valdosta Daily Times highlighted Dr. Swan’s achievement in the article below. Please enjoy! Congratulations Dr. Swan! https://www.valdostadailytimes.com/news/local_news/swan-noted-for-excellence-in-teaching/article_6555d7c1-d35a-5eb4-9671-df76f70eedfc.html?utm_source=valdostadailytimes.com&utm_campaign=%2Fnews%2Flocal-news%2Fswan-noted-for-excellence-in-teaching%2Farticle-6555d7c1-d35a-5eb4-9671-df76f70eedfc.html%3Fmode%3Demail%26-dc%3D1642525215&utm_medium=auto%20alert%20email&utm_content=read%20more

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Valdosta National Opens January 18th in the Dedo Maranville Fine Arts Gallery

Valdosta National Poster created by artist Susan Robinson. Valdosta National 2022; Opening Reception January 18th 6-7:30pm. Masks strongly encouraged. Valdosta National 2022  All-media Juried Competition   January 18-February 4  Reception and Awards Ceremony: Tuesday, January 18, 6-7:30pm  The gallery is not open earlier that 6:00PM on January 18.  Food and drink will not be offered…

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DRAWPROJECT 2022 is LIVE

DRAWPROJECT ’22 is Live!!! This annual event, hosted by the Department of Art & Design, is perfect for those of you who are art collectors, anyone that enjoys supporting their community and local artisans, and those who get a thrill out of an auction! Best part… all the monies earned go toward Art & Design…

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Film & Video Society Showcase Winners

FROM: DENNIS CONWAY, FOR THE F.V.S.             DATE: DECEMBER 8, 2021 After a two-year hiatus, the face-to-face version of the Mass Media Film and Video Society’s End-of-the-Semester Student Showcase resumed on Sunday night. “Why Did the Chicken Cross the Road?,” a surreal comedy film starring a human-sized chicken, won the First Place Audience Favorite Award….

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