Archive for 2019

Gustavus Fine Arts: Reflections on 2019

As the decade comes to a close, we pause to reflect and celebrate some of the most momentous moments of 2019 in Gustavus fine arts.

A band that welcomes all

The newly formed Gustavus Campus Band held its inaugural performance November 24 and is looking for new members.

New exhibits set to open at the Hillstrom Museum of Art

Monday marks the opening of two new exhibits in the Hillstrom Museum of Art at Gustavus Adolphus College, Eloquent Objects: African Works from the Collection of Ruth and Raymond Reister and Watercolors in the Hillstrom Museum of Art.

Voices Coming Together as One: Realism Plays and Student Choreography

Students Jayden Luikens '19 and Lillian Kline '22 perform a scene in "Time to Get Real." This weekend the Department of Theatre and Dance will present two unique sets of performances. The first, Time to Get Real: Selections from the Classics of Modern Drama, combines different monologues, scenes, and short plays from the realism genre […]

“the patience is in the living,” works by Mara Duvra, opens at Schaefer Art Gallery

A new exhibit featuring the work of visual artist Mara Duvra, "the patience is in the living", is now on display at the Schaefer Art Gallery.

Björling Music Festival Kicks Off New Season

The Björling Music Festival offers opportunities for high school musicians to get a taste of life on campus as a Gustie.

Careful What You Wish: Gustavus Goes “Into the Woods”

Gustavus Adolphus College’s latest theatrical production, "Into the Woods", opens October 31.

Weekend Arts Preview: Family Weekend

The annual Family Weekend chapel service and afternoon concert feature nearly every large ensemble on campus.

Fine Arts Guide to the Nobel Conference

The arts are everywhere at this year’s Nobel Conference September 24-25, “Climate Changed: Facing Our Future.” From dances performed on a melting ice platform to a concert combining music and poetry, attendees can experience different artistic responses to the conference theme. Several events will be livestreamed as noted.  Here’s your guide to arts events at […]

Exhibit Featuring Works from Depression Era Opens at Hillstrom Museum of Art

"Industry, Work, Society, and Travails in the Depression Era: American Paintings and Photographs from the Shogren-Meyer Collection" opens at the Hillstrom Museum of Art September 9.