In Latin America, Día de los Muertos, “Day of the Dead” is a holiday celebrated by many as a day to remember loved ones. Skidmore celebrated this year in a special and memorable way.
Read moreWhat’s Art Without a Few Challenges?
Artists have a tough job. They have to discover their own voice and reflect that in creations made from scratch. This poses a frustrating challenge that many dread, especially Shaw Lenox ’20. Though he started doing art at a young age, he’s since gone back and forth with it, experiencing many barriers along the way.
Read moreA Walk Through the Juried Exhibit
If you’re an artist at Skidmore, one of the most rewarding accomplishments is to get your work featured in the Juried Student Exhibit. Out of hundreds of entries, about 70 are chosen to be in the gallery. The works feature each student’s talent and come together to create a cohesive and impressive exhibit.
Read moreOn The Shelf: Remembering Forgotten Pieces
Much of the Skidmore community is familiar with the high-quality works cyclically displayed at the Tang Teaching Museum. Fewer know just how extensive the assemblage is, surpassing 14,000 objects, and only select staff can take in all the art as a whole—art that seemingly has only the title “permanent collection” in common.
Read moreHow the Juried Student Exhibit Comes to Life
Each year, the Schick Gallery asks students to enter their work to be featured in the gallery for a month. Two-dimensional, three-dimensional, and even digital pieces are accepted for entry, making this opportunity one artists should not miss. Curatorial Assistant of the Schick Rebecca Shepard explained how they set up the beloved Juried Student Exhibit.
Read moreYou Are a Collector: Stories from Saratoga’s Most Interesting Collectors
On October 30th, nuzzled in-between Tim Davis’ intricate exhibit, the audience listened as nine collectors, both from Skidmore and the Saratoga region, told stories about their most prized collections, allowing part of their lives be characterized from just one hobby. Here are only some of the stories from all of the amazing collectors.
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