Arts – Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Arts – Saint Joseph's College of Maine Empowering Learners in the Mercy Tradition since 1912 Wed, 25 May 2022 10:18:52 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.8.1 Four student artists launch large-format art exhibition /four-student-artists/highlights/ Sun, 02 Dec 2018 18:59:19 +0000 /?p=23826 Four people standing side by side, facing the camera, against a plain white background. They are casually dressed and smiling. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Four people standing side by side, facing the camera, against a plain white background. They are casually dressed and smiling. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

As the four students step up to their larger-than-life works of art, the terms that come to mind are poise, bravery, talent. Drawing deep breaths and digging for patience, the student artists pick up their brushes, pastels, or cutting tools for the final touches before exhibition.]]> Wabanaki Drum Group Members Perform, Reminisce with Sisters, and Visit Freight Farm /wabanaki-drum/highlights/ Thu, 08 Nov 2018 19:52:47 +0000 /?p=23573 Dean Francis and Ron Bear singing at the drum

Dean Francis and Ron Bear singing at the drum

The Center for Faith and Spirituality and the Center for Sustainable Communities were pleased to welcome The Burnurwurbskek Singers — the Keepers of the Penobscot Drum — to campus in October to share their traditional music and experiences of life on reservations today with students, faculty, and staff, as well as members of the public. Several Sisters of Mercy attended the event, which led to much fond reminiscing about shared family history and the Sisters' time spent serving in several Wabanaki communities across the state.]]> Shaping a Path: Using Internship Experience to Develop a Career in the Arts /internship-experience-career-arts/magazine/spring-2018/ Fri, 06 Jul 2018 15:12:07 +0000 /?p=23850 Person wearing glasses shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a studio, gaining valuable internship experience with various pottery tools and materials around. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Person wearing glasses shaping clay on a pottery wheel in a studio, gaining valuable internship experience with various pottery tools and materials around. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

The Fine Arts Department is a small but creative place on the Saint Joseph’s College campus; there, students bring their ideas to life through the medium of their choice. One of these students—Moira DesRosiers ’18—met with me and shared her plans to open a pottery studio after graduation.]]> Breaking Through the Silence /breaking-through-the-silence/magazine/winter-2017-18/ Fri, 01 Dec 2017 00:42:00 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20860 A woman with glasses and a white sweater sits on autumn leaves in a forest, looking off to the side as if finding inspiration for her book, "Breaking Through the Silence. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A woman with glasses and a white sweater sits on autumn leaves in a forest, looking off to the side as if finding inspiration for her book, "Breaking Through the Silence. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Thao Kieu ’18 Infuses Art with Activism By Matthew Gregoire ’18 (based upon an interview by Lauren Legere ’17) On any given day, you might find Thao Kieu ’18 of South Portland painting in the art studio or out working on her photography, that is, if she isn’t busy crafting soap and jewelry from honeybee [...]]]> Unbound /unbound/magazine/summer-2015/ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:38:35 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21139 An unbounded outdoor play area features a central tree surrounded by a circular sandpit, wooden structures resembling a boat, and a bench against a brick wall. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

An unbounded outdoor play area features a central tree surrounded by a circular sandpit, wooden structures resembling a boat, and a bench against a brick wall. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Fine arts professor Chris Sullivan brings Chris Van Dusen’s cherished children’s book to life. By Liza Darvin Photo by Chris Sullivan Two days a week, Chris Sullivan, assistant professor of fine arts, gets the chance to take the lessons he teaches to his students and give them real-world application through his work creating exhibits and [...]]]> The Inspired Explorer /inspired-explorer/magazine/summer-2015/ Sat, 01 Aug 2015 14:36:48 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21137 An Inspired Explorer scuba diver, featured on a travel blog, dons fins and a diving mask underwater while holding a large camera. The blue background is beautifully illuminated by light rays, capturing the essence of underwater adventure tips. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

An Inspired Explorer scuba diver, featured on a travel blog, dons fins and a diving mask underwater while holding a large camera. The blue background is beautifully illuminated by light rays, capturing the essence of underwater adventure tips. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

What happens when you transcend your ordinary? It changes your world. Story by Alanna Conn Photo by Scott Fuller Last summer, seven Saint Joseph’s College students—ranging in majors from environmental science to fine arts—headed to Logan International Airport in Boston. Their suitcases, packed tight with wetsuits and waterproof cameras, wheeled along behind them. They were [...]]]> Digital Photography Goes Social /digital-photography-goes-social/magazine/spring-2014/ Thu, 01 May 2014 13:53:54 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=21108 Black and white photo of a bobcat behind a chain-link fence, looking through the gaps with a focused expression. Trees are visible in the background. The digital photography captures the essence of wildlife isolation, evoking a poignant social commentary on habitat encroachment. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Black and white photo of a bobcat behind a chain-link fence, looking through the gaps with a focused expression. Trees are visible in the background. The digital photography captures the essence of wildlife isolation, evoking a poignant social commentary on habitat encroachment. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

A spring semester course in digital photography added social media and camera phones into the mix. Is this the new norm? By Scott Quigley ’14 A 2013 Pew Research Center survey found that 58 percent of American adults own a smartphone, providing access to cameras and photo-sharing applications to nearly 240 million people. Another study [...]]]> 2014 SPArC Lecture Series Begins with Brenton Hamilton /2014-sparc-lecture-series-begins-with-brenton-hamilton/highlights/ Fri, 31 Jan 2014 17:18:32 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=19641 Golden "Saint Joseph's" letters are mounted on a stone wall in the foreground, with a brick building visible in the blurred background. This setting stands as a testament to the achievements of the ɫ��Ƶ Science Scholars Program, supported by National Science Foundation funding. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Golden "Saint Joseph's" letters are mounted on a stone wall in the foreground, with a brick building visible in the blurred background. This setting stands as a testament to the achievements of the ɫ��Ƶ Science Scholars Program, supported by National Science Foundation funding. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

The revised date of this presentation is February 20. Visual artist and historian, Brenton Hamilton, comes to Saint Joseph’s College on February 20 for the 2014 edition of the Speakers, Performers, Artists, and Culture (SPArC) lecture series. Using photography in unconventional ways, Hamilton mixes ancient and present ideas into a contemporary vision. Inspired by early photographic [...]]]> Students Herald the Holidays with Maine State Ballet /students-herald-the-holidays-with-maine-state-ballet/highlights/ Wed, 01 Jan 2014 17:08:36 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=19638 Two ballet dancers from the Maine State Ballet perform on stage. The female dancer, in a pink tutu, strikes an arabesque pose while the male dancer stands behind her in a red and white costume. This captivating performance adds a magical touch to the holidays for students and families alike. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Two ballet dancers from the Maine State Ballet perform on stage. The female dancer, in a pink tutu, strikes an arabesque pose while the male dancer stands behind her in a red and white costume. This captivating performance adds a magical touch to the holidays for students and families alike. Saint Joseph's College of Maine

For two Saint Joseph’s students, the last week of the fall 2013 semester was extra busy. In addition to preparing for final exams, sophomore Rhiannon Pelletier and senior Lizzy Dragoni took to the stage at Merrill Auditorium in Portland as principal soloists in Maine State Ballet’s production of The Nutcracker, from November 30 through December 8. [...]]]> Creative Suite /creative-suite/magazine/spring-2013/ Wed, 01 May 2013 21:08:32 +0000 https://sjcme.wpengine.com/?p=20782 Fine arts student sculpting

The ability to tap into the powers of the left and right brain is increasingly becoming a useful tool for employees in today’s market. In the Stone Chapel, tucked behind Mercy Hall, freshman Nate Winter and Scott Fuller, chair of the Art Department, look over Nate’s most recent series of pottery work. Winter points out [...]]]>