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 moreBehind 'Soliloquy': The Instagram Account Giving Voice to Artists
Soliloquy, the Instagram account originally conceived as part of an independent study, has quickly turned into Conor Pochna’s ‘19 passion project. The page’s goal is to not only feature a diverse set of artists, mediums, and stories, but to fill a gap that other Instagram art-galleries have: providing the artist with a voice.
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 moreAnother Year, Another ComFest: All You Need to Know
Hey there comedy fans! 2019 is the 30th anniversary of the National College Comedy Festival. Find out why you should score your tickets soon (AKA who is coming and when)!
Read moreInside Two of the Tang’s Spring Exhibitions
Now that the spring semester is up and running, the Tang Teaching Museum is preparing to unveil their new spring exhibitions. Two that are set to open on Feb. 9 are Like Sugar and The Second Buddha: Master of Time. These exhibitions will be on display until the end of May.
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 moreThe Concert Countdown Jan. 30 – Feb. 5, 2019
Every week in Saratoga and the surrounding region, there are countless concerts, from unknown bands to pop stars on the radio. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week.
Read moreImprovised and Alive: "Melon Shades" Releases Debut Album
There is nothing planned about the Maine-based duo Melon Shades. Henry Raker ‘22 and Shawn Russell, who are behind the group, just realized their debut album on Jan. 11, 2019. Never taking themselves too seriously, the album, which was mostly improvised, has a fun and funky sound that is hazy and perfectly imperfect.
Read moreArtists on Artists: In Conversation with Matthew Neporent
What does one get when two visual artists sit down together? One masterful and passionate look inside making art. Eamon Witherspoon ‘22 spoke to Matthew Neporent ‘20 about his process and inspiration, and the result is a must read.
Read moreSongs To Get You Through Every Stage of Studying for Finals
Stressed about finals? Need some songs to help you push through? Here are some of the best tunes for all the stages of studying and, well, grief.
Read moreMesmerizing and Strong: A Look Inside the Winter Dance Concert
Mesmerizing, beautiful and powerful. These are the words that describe the Skidmore Dance Department’s Winter Concert. Featuring choreography from professors in the department, along with adaptations from Paquita and Paul Taylor’s Runes, the annual show will not be easily forgotten.
Read moreInside "The Real World”: Four Artists on Their Upcoming Exhibit
As part of an Arts Administration course offered at Skidmore, four students will be opening an exhibit for one night only. The class, called Entrepreneurial Artist, is taught by Professor Elizabeth Dubben and teaches aspiring artists how to market themselves and create their business.
Read more"Widows": A Different Kind of Heist Movie
Steve McQueen’s Widows opens with a passionate kiss between Veronica Rawlings (Viola Davis) and her husband Harry (Liam Neeson), before cutting to a brutal, chaotic robbery carried out by Harry and his partners. More jarring cuts show the serene domestic lives of the other partners and their wives—Linda (Michelle Rodriguez), Alice (Elizabeth Debicki), and Amanda (Carrie Coon)—as the robbers attempt to evade the authorities. This is not a heist movie about hardened, macho criminals, but rather, it’s about the now widows learning to take on those roles themselves.
Read moreThe Concert Countdown Dec. 5 – Dec. 11, 2018
Every week in Saratoga and the surrounding region, there are countless concerts, from unknown bands to pop stars on the radio. Here are the top five concerts in and around Saratoga Springs this week.
Read moreBonnets and Booze: Inside the MainStage Production
Blending comedy and drama together, Bonnets attacks inherited trauma head-on, providing characters that react like real people. The play, which opens on Nov. 16 and deals with themes of addiction, inheritance and womanhood, was written and directed by Julia May Jonas, professor of playwriting at Skidmore.
Read moreBeatlemore Skidmania 2018: A Preview
Beatlemore 2018 is set to kick off with 14 acts, some student-formed bands, and others like Skidmore's own acapella groups. The show will be focusing on the White Album, which is sure to transport the Skidmore community and greater Saratoga area to 1968 this Friday, Nov. 16, with an 8 p.m. show, and two more the following day, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m.
Read moreThe Duality of Man: Jason Ross on His Music and Style
When talking to Jason Ross ‘20, it is easy to see that his love for, and delight in, music has only grown from his early years. A music major and arts administration minor, Ross will be releasing his debut EP, The Duality of Man, on Nov. 9, alongside another EP, Pictoria Vark, which he’s collaborated on.
Read moreGreat Movies of 2018 You Might Have Missed
This year has been an enormous success for filmmaking. However, there were a handful of movies that went largely under-appreciated and un-watched by general American audiences. Here is a list of six great films that might have slipped your radar (but that you should absolutely make sure to check out).
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.
Read moreQuadruple Threat: A Night of Witty Fundraising and Impressive Acts
On October 26th, Skidmore’s four comedy groups, Skidomedy, Sketchies, AdLibs, and Awkward Kids Talking, came together too perform at Quadruple Threat. Filled with good humor, witty improv and a wide spread of auction items to raise money for Com-Fest, the annual comedy celebration, the night did not disappoint.
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