College of Arts + Architecture
First Bigleaf Magnolia Art and Garden Festival scheduled
UNC Charlotte’s Botanical Gardens is holding a new three-day festival that combines nature and fine arts.
Department of Theatre receives full NAST accreditation
The National Association of Schools of Theatre has granted full membership to UNC Charlotte’s Department of Theatre.
Portuguese guest conductor to lead Wind Ensemble
Simão Francisco from Portugal will be a guest conductor for “An Iberian Celebration,” an evening of Spanish and Portuguese music. This concert will be at 7:30 p.m., Monday, April 15, in the Anne R. Belk Theater of Robinson Hall. Tickets are $8.
Art professors win summer residency in Tasmania
Maja Godlewska and Marek Ranis, faculty members in the Department of Art & Art History, are the 2019 University of Tasmania Cradle Coast Campus Artists in Residence. They will travel to Tasmania in May to begin their project, “Landscape: A Place Remembered and Imagined.”
Music Department, CPCC collaborating to present Stravinsky ballet
The UNC Charlotte Percussion Ensemble, joined by the CPCC Dance Theatre and special guests, will present Stravinsky’s ballet, “Les Noces” (“The Wedding”), Monday, April 8.
Jazz saxophonist to join University ensemble for spring concert
The Department of Music will present a special concert featuring the UNC Charlotte Jazz Ensemble with esteemed guest artist Dick Oatts at 7:30 p.m., Tuesday, April 9.
Oregon’s Brook Muller named dean of the College of Arts + Architecture
Brook Muller, director of the University of Oregon Portland Architecture Program, will become dean of the UNC Charlotte College of Arts + Architecture, effective this September.
Alumnus named Music Teacher of Excellence
Kevin Brawley ’13, an alumnus of the Department of Music, has been named a 2019 Music Teacher of Excellence by the Country Music Association Foundation. Brawley was one of 30 music teachers nationally to receive recognition “for their commitment to shaping the next generation through music.” He will be presented the award formally at a ceremony on April 30 in Nashville, Tennessee. The honor also comes with a $5,000 prize ($2,500 for classroom needs and $2,500 unrestricted).
‘Vessels Aplenty’ exhibition to support student programming, pantry
The Projective Eye Gallery at UNC Charlotte Center City will host “Vessels Aplenty: The Joan Tweedy Memorial Exhibition” from Monday, March 18, through Tuesday, April 16.
Professor named to AIA College of Fellows
David Thaddeus, professor of structures and architectural design, was named to the College of Fellows of the American Institute of Architects (AIA); the AIA’s highest membership honor, only three percent of AIA members achieve Fellowship status.