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Meet Davidson College's First Arts and Innovation Fellow Marquia Humphries ’22
As Davidson's first Arts and Innovation Fellow, Marquia Humphries ’22 brings her knowledge of entrepreneurship to art students and her passion for art to the Jay Hurt Hub for Innovation & Entrepreneurship.
Unique Works, New Works Showcased in ‘Homecoming: Art by Alumni’ Exhibition
As the Katherine and Tom Belk Visual Arts Center (VAC) celebrates its 30th anniversary, the Van Every/Smith Galleries highlights nine alum artists working across diverse visual mediums, many of whom began their art careers in the VAC’s studio and gallery spaces in its latest exhibition, Homecoming: Art by Alumni. Learn more.
Davidson College Students: Here’s How to Get a Warhol on Your Wall
The success of Davidson College’s ArtMate program, which allows students to enhance their dorm room décor with high-end art works from the college’s collection, led to an expansion of the program this year. Learn more.
Lost Beauty, Time and Hopeful Transition: 'Chasing the Sun' Exhibition Opens in New York
In Chasing the Sun, artist and Davidson College Professor Joelle Dietrick combines the lost beauty of extinct plants with green architecture. Dietrick’s intertwining organic and geometric forms use beauty to pull viewers into an important conversation about plant conservation and sustainability efforts. Learn more.
Powerful Portraits and Outsider Art Inspire ‘True Likeness’ Exhibition
Davidson College exhibit True Likeness celebrates the diversity of portraiture. Learn more about how the exhibit came to be and where it’s headed next.
Students Gear Up for Verna Case Symposium--a Day to Celebrate Discovery, Scholarship and Creative Inspiration
Davidson College’s 2023 Verna Miller Case Symposium on Wednesday, May 3, offers the college community a chance to gather, share a meal and learn from student projects on a wide variety of topics. Music performed by students, faculty and staff add a festive vibe.
Students Share Insights, Experiences on ‘My Davidson’ Blog
Check out the latest entries on the My Davidson blog, a place where students share insights and stories about their Davidson Experience, from advice on applying to memorable moments.
Davidson College Awards Rhiannon Giddens Honorary Degree
On Sunday, February 26, Davidson was honored to award Grammy and MacArthur award winner Rhiannon Giddens an honorary degree in fine arts before her performance on campus. Learn more.
Picture Perfect: A Look at Fall 2022 in Photos
Davidson College celebrated new beginnings and the fulfillment of long-held promises during the fall 2022 semester. Before the new year begins, take a moment to remember the friendships, accomplishments and occasions that made this semester special.
Community to Pay Tribute to ‘Common Ground’ Sculpture at Dec. 5 Farewell
When students go away for the winter break, so will the beloved Common Ground sculpture. Learn more.
Kyiv Ballet to Debut ‘Tribute to Peace’ at Davidson College
The Kyiv City Ballet makes a stop at Davidson College as part of its U.S. tour. The company, stranded in France when the invasion of Ukraine began, has not returned home since. Learn more.
Royal Shakespeare Company to Begin Four-Day Davidson Reign
The Royal Shakespeare Company makes its return to Davidson College for a jam-packed four-day residency. Learn more about opportunities to engage with the RSC.
College’s New Professional Theatre Company Sizzles With ‘Barbecue’
Davidson College partnered with North Carolina A&T University to create the Common Thread Theatre Collective, a new professional company that aims to feature diverse themes, voices and talent. Learn more.
Hello, Dalí: ArtMate Lets Students Add an Upscale Touch to Dorm Decor
Davidson College students find that home is where you hang your art. A new program allows students to select works for their residence hall walls from the college’s permanent collection. Learn more.
Emma Goldfarb ’24: Improv, Social Justice … and Drums
Emma's passion for theater started at a young age and only grown at Davidson with opportunities to direct, act and be part of technical stage production.
Molly Shaw ’02: Davidson Love, On and Off the Stage
Molly Shaw '02 shares the impact her involvement in the arts had on her and the lasting relationships she formed at Davidson.
Dan Van Note ’14: Cultivating Curiosity and Engagement with the World
While Dan Van Note '14 came to Davidson with next to no experience in the world of the arts, he developed a strong passion for it once here.
A Peak Inside Chloe Pitkoff's 'Laloland'
Inspired by the pandemic and her Davidson classmates, a studio art major makes sense of chaos on canvas.
