Category: Art & Art History

  • Rose Han Fine Arts Feature

    Rose Han Fine Arts Feature

    Han ‘25 is very involved in fine arts at Gustavus through studio art and as a tutor for the digital arts department. A Junior environmental Studies and Studio Art double major from Staples, MN. Rose  Han is currently doing an Independent Study with Art Professor Nicolas Darcourt this semester which involves a combination of sketching,…

  • Schaefer Gallery showcases grant winners Kaelyn Lobalbo and Willa Brown

    Schaefer Gallery showcases grant winners Kaelyn Lobalbo and Willa Brown

    Gustavus, being the liberal arts school that it is, places a focus on students trying classes and activities outside of their comfort zone as well as highlighting student creations. One place where this is clear is the visual arts department. There are tons of different classes offered, like darkroom photography and wheel thrown ceramics, to…

  • President’s Art Award Recipient: Mya Hanson ‘25

    President’s Art Award Recipient: Mya Hanson ‘25

    Gustavus Adolphus College offers a myriad of experiences for students, often in areas they would never expect. Studio Art and English double-major Mya Hanson ‘25 experienced this when  winning the President’s Art Award. On her time getting the award, Hanson ‘25 said, “One thing we do in the art department is we have  juries. Every…

  • Between Dreams, with Michon Weeks

    Between Dreams, with Michon Weeks

    The Nobel Conference has long been an esteemed tradition at Gustavus Adolphus College, bringing together some of the brightest minds each year to share their insights with the student body and the public. What makes this conference unique is its multidisciplinary approach, incorporating perspectives from the sciences, humanities, and arts. The 2024 Nobel Conference, Sleep,…

  • Megan Lipke: how a trip to Kenya inspired her artwork

    Megan Lipke: how a trip to Kenya inspired her artwork

    Megan Lipke  is a junior Studio Art and History double major with a Music Minor, from Hutchinson, Minnesota. Last spring, Lipke traveled to Nairobi, Kenya, and worked with children through a volunteer organization called the Alfajiri Center. That experience inspired Lipke to create an art piece called Coping. Tell us about your experience with the…

  • Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids

    Sincerely Yours, The Comeback Kids

    Gustavus Adolphus College collaborated with the Studio Arts seniors to create an exhibit where students are able to share the work done in classes one last time. A testament to all of the hard work they have put in during their four years here at Gustavus, this is not an experience to be missed. Seniors…

  • Junior Art Exhibition: Trample Yearn Crash and Burn

    Junior Art Exhibition: Trample Yearn Crash and Burn

    The Gustavus Art & Art History is presenting the Junior Exhibition at the Schaefer Gallery. Held every year, this is put on by junior year art majors at Gustavus to celebrate their talents, both within the Gustavus community and with the public. This exhibition opens Tuesday, April 23, and runs until Tuesday, May 14, with…

  • Exploring Paths: A Journey through Art, Psychology, and Identity with Jada Zevenbergen

    Exploring Paths: A Journey through Art, Psychology, and Identity with Jada Zevenbergen

    Jada Zevenbergen is a senior Studio Art, Psychology and Gender, Women, Sexuality Studies major from Shakopee, Minnesota. She has been very involved in the Studio Art and Theater department during her time here at Gustavus. Jada met with us to talk about her experiences.  Why did you come to Gustavus? I really liked the landscape,…

  • The Artistry and Mestizx Narratives of Vick Quezada at Gustavus Adolphus College

    The Artistry and Mestizx Narratives of Vick Quezada at Gustavus Adolphus College

    Acclaimed artist Vick Quezada is coming to Gustavus Adolphus College to share their artwork and their story with the public and student body alike. Their works are currently on display at Schaefer Art Gallery at Gustavus Adolphus College, and will remain until Sunday, April 7. There will be a public reception on Tuesday, March 19…

  • From Mexico to Saint Peter: Mariana’s Journey through Art and Theatre at Gustavus

    From Mexico to Saint Peter: Mariana’s Journey through Art and Theatre at Gustavus

    Mariana Rodriguez-Guzman (Mar) is a senior Theatre and Studio Art major with a minor in Costume Design from Mexico City, Mexico. She has been in numerous theater productions at Gustavus, and has created art that can be found both on campus and in Sain. Peter. Mar met with us to talk about her experience at…