College of Visual & Performing Arts Feature Stories
At the UMass Dartmouth College of Visual & Performing Arts (CVPA), we celebrate the creativity and achievements of our students and faculty. Explore inspiring stories about innovative projects, artistic expression, and global experiences. Discover how CVPA nurtures talent and prepares students for successful careers in the arts.
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Bhen Alan '19: Fine arts major
Bhen, a CVPA student from the Philippines, discusses how his journey back home has influenced his artistic abilities and provided him with the opportunity to excel beyond his academic studies.
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Marc Arbitelle '18: Art History major
Marc talks about his versatile experiences as a student pursuing art history at the CVPA.
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Alum Lisa Bryson '17 awarded $15K grant
As a recipient of the prestigious Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant, Bryson will complete a body of work consisting of six to eight representational paintings.
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Christina Hoang '18: Storytelling through art
Art that explores the duality of the mind and the body.
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Quinn Harris '18: Commonwealth Scholar
Illustration major Quinn Harris '18 has a goal of publishing his first children's book.
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Alexander Kephart '18: Commonwealth Scholar
Questioning the link between real-life violence and virtual violence.
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Erick Maldonado '18: BFA in Painting
Created a solo exhibition highlighting African-American student life on campus.
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Lisa Bryson '17: Painting Graduate Student
Awarded highly competitive Elizabeth Greenshields Foundation grant
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CVPA graduate student selected as semi-finalist for prestigious 2018 BP Portrait Award
Allen TenBusschen, graduate student in Painting, selected as a semi-finalist for the BP Portrait Award 2018 exhibition at the National Portrait Gallery in London, UK
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Marisa McCabe '17: Dual degree arts major
Alum Marisa McCabe talks about the top-notch education she received at UMass Dartmouth's College of Visual & Performing Arts.
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Andrew Leo Stansbury chosen as one of the 2018 NCECA Emerging Artists
Andrew will speak at the national conference later this month.
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Art that engages
A blend of artistic research and social fields of study