The College of Fine Arts News Center

Outstanding CoFA representation in the Austin Critics Table Award list of nominees

zammy — Fri, 25 May 2012 18:35:15 +0000

Outstanding CoFA representation in the Austin Critics Table Award list of nominees

The Austin Critics Table is marking its 20th year of commending outstanding work on the local arts scene. Students and faculty of the College of Fine Arts once again dominate the list of nominees! Congratulations to our outstanding students, faculty and alums!

-- The Austin Chronicle

2012 Austin Critics’ Table Awards Nominees Announced: UT Theatre and Dance Community Among Top Picks

af8729 — Thu, 24 May 2012 20:06:43 +0000

2012 Austin Critics’ Table Awards Nominees Announced: UT Theatre and Dance Community Among Top Picks

For the 20th year, an informal affiliation of local arts critics has recognized the year’s most exceptional achievements in dance, classical music, the visual arts, and theatre. Department of Theatre and Dance productions, students, faculty, alumni and friends are well represented on this year’s list of nominations. Winners will be announced of the Critics’ Table Awards will be announced on June 4.

Barbara Smith Conrad to speak, perform at COFA 2012 spring commencement ceremony May 18

zammy — Fri, 18 May 2012 13:13:42 +0000

Barbara Smith Conrad to speak, perform at COFA 2012 spring commencement ceremony May 18

Celebrated MET opera singer and honored UT alum Barbara Smith Conrad returns to her alma mater May 18 to give the 2012 College of Fine Arts spring commencement speech and a special performance.

-- The University of TExas

Art History Professor David Stuart featured in Science Journal, National Geographic for work on Maya Excavation

zammy — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:36:23 +0000

Art History Professor David Stuart featured in Science Journal, National Geographic for work on Maya Excavation

David Stuart, professor of Mesoamerican art and writing at The University of Texas at Austin, deciphered glyphs discovered in Guatemala. Stuart and his team are published in Science journal's May 11, 2012 issue and National Geographic's June 2012 issue.

-- The New York Times

Regents Honor Four Butler School of Music Students with Arts and Humanities Inaugural Award

zammy — Fri, 11 May 2012 20:26:00 +0000

Regents Honor Four Butler School of Music Students with Arts and Humanities Inaugural Award

Pianist Joseph Choi and Jonathon Pearson Altizer, Stephanie Chung and Angela Park of The Hill-Country Reed Trio were recognized by the Regents for their exceptional work in the musical arts. Congratulations to our talented students!

-- The UT System

Landmarks brings new video artwork to university's Cronkite Plaza

zammy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 20:41:42 +0000

Landmarks brings new video artwork to university's Cronkite Plaza

The university unveils its newest public art commission titled, '"And That's The Way It Is."

-- The Austin American Statesman

Chair in Latin American Art History and Criticism Established with Longhorn Network Earnings and Private Gift

zammy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:21:01 +0000

Chair in Latin American Art History and Criticism Established with Longhorn Network Earnings and Private Gift

The College of Fine Arts gets first in string of Longhorn Network's academic benefits

-- The Alcalde

Bianca Wugofski, Student Associate at Texas Performing Arts, Awarded 2011-12 UT Student Employee of the Year

zammy — Mon, 12 Mar 2012 16:59:20 +0000

Bianca Wugofski, Student Associate at Texas Performing Arts, Awarded 2011-12 UT Student Employee of the Year

Out of 84 outstanding student employee nominees across campus, Bianca Wugofski was recognized as 2011-12 Student Employee of the Year by The University of Texas!

-- The University of Texas at Austin

Work by Margo Sawyer featured on cover of United Airlines' magazine

zammy — Mon, 30 Apr 2012 18:38:48 +0000

Work by Margo Sawyer featured on cover of United Airlines' magazine

Margo Sawyer's work in Houston makes the cover and inside story of United Airlines April 2012 issue!

-- United Airlines Hemispheres Magazine

Dance Revolution

zammy — Tue, 20 Mar 2012 16:03:14 +0000

Dance Revolution

Senior Cooper Neely took unexpected steps to his major in dance. He's now one of the stars performing lead roles in the program's spring show, "Catalyst."

-- The University of Texas at Austin