Longwood Arts

Some of our own Art students At Arrowmont this Summer!

It's always such a joy to teach @arrowmont_school. All of my students did amazing on their Champlevé pieces. In the short span of a week everyone completed 2 saw and solder pieces and at least one etching. This was such a special group of students, everyone put so much effort into their work and came away with something to take home. As always, it was so great to be back in TN teaching and I really appreciate Arrowmont for creating such a welcoming, wonderful environment to work in. I met so many awesome artists, instructors and students. Until next time!

🙌 Congratulations to the 2026–27 class of VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship Awardees! 🎨 For over 80 years, the VMFA Visual Arts Fellowship Program has awarded funds to Virginia-based student and professional artists in support of their promising artistic studies and careers. 📱 To further honor this year’s awardees, we’re spotlighting each of our 2026–27 fellows on Instagram stories! Starting next week, keep an eye out on our stories or tap into our "Fellowship" highlight to learn more about these talented artists. ⬆️ Applications for the 2027–28 Fellowship open Jun 1. Learn more at the link in our bio. 🏆 2026–27 Awardees: Jordan Bruner, @jordanbruneryesplease | David Carlson, @davidcarlsonart | Jessie Coles, @jessiecolespainting | Riley Goodman, @rileycgoodman | Travis Head, @travis.head.art | Kathleen Kennedy, @kdangerk | Lauren Moses, @laurenmoses3 | Phượng-Duyên Hải Nguyễn | Manavi Singh, @bymanavi | Lauren Thorson | Sasha Waters | Benjamin Wright, @snuffywrong | Katy Layman, @lamekaty | Sirena Pearl, @sirena_pearl_art | Elizabeth Schweizer, @elizabeth.schweiz | Michelle Smith, @MichelleAnnSmith11 | Jeremy Starn, @jeremystarn | Liza Wimbish | Isaac James, @isaacjames_art | Eva McMullan, @evamcmullanart | Thomas Smith, @tommysmithphotography | Sky Standley, @skystandley | Laura Teele, laursteele | Michelle Vallieres, @mchlle.ink

Proof!
The Arts are good for your overall health!

Enjoying the arts ‘has same effect on ageing as a weekly workout’ A weekly dose of culture was linked to ageing 4 per cent more slowly, a UCL study found — and a diverse set of interests may be particular beneficial

The Longwood Theatre program was recognized by CHI at the Chi burning last night: “For entertaining the Campus community through the many productions, you’ve put on this year and years past. For providing meaningful opportunities to the students within your department and for your dedication to seeing your students succeed. CHI 2026 commends Longwood University Theatre.”

Also, shout out to Theatre student Christian Fields who was recognized for his work with Theatre productions.

The Longwood University Art Program is excited to congratulate '24 Painting/Drawing alumna Sarah Bell Wilson on the opening of her MFA Thesis Exhibition "If That Makes Sense" at The American University Museum. The exhibition is on view through May 17, 2026. Congrats Sarah!
For more information on the exhibition:
https://www.american.edu/cas/museum/2026/if-that-that-makes-sense-mfa.cfm

Some more photos from the Junior Show opening reception

As part of Research Day, the Bedford Gallery had the opening reception for this Year's Junior Show! During the opening, Scholarships were awarded to Art, Gand, and Theatre students!

Art major Erika Webne and her collaborator Megan Scarberry received 2nd place for their Multi-Brush design in the Pre-release category during the Seed Hub's Demo Day. They also tied for Audience Favorite.

GAND welcomes Guest Speaker, Brad Pattullo, to campus this Friday, April 17.

Brad specializes in stop motion animation and his short animations have won multiple film festival awards.

Watch the trailer to his latest animated short on LinkedIn;

https://www.linkedin.com/posts/bradford-pattullo-7689929_here-is-the-trailer-for-my-new-stop-motion-activity-7324454127004966912-kjyc?utm_source=share&utm_medium=member_desktop&rcm=ACoAAAAz7qABy9Nq9pV0Gz_ZTC1yBG_Fn0IMVB0

• 7pm - Bedford 111 - Short Animated films screening - open to public

Here is the trailer for my new stop motion animated short film, Viscous. Special thanks to Taney Basinger, Cameron H., Natasha Kravchenko, Adam Lukas, and Brian Fuller for helping! | Bradford Pattullo | 10 comments Here is the trailer for my new stop motion animated short film, Viscous. Special thanks to Taney Basinger, Cameron H., Natasha Kravchenko, Adam Lukas, and Brian Fuller for helping! | 10 comments on LinkedIn