Category: Art & Art History

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…

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…

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…

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…