Department of Arts

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Celebrate Black History Month: African American Literature and Music

Throughout the month of February, The Theresa and Edward O’Toole Library is highlighting a collection of books donated by Rev. Peter O’Brien, S.J., who taught in the English department. The major focus is on African American literature and music. For additional information please contact Ilona MacNamara.

Portraits of India Opening Reception in the Fine Arts Gallery

The Doug Hilson Portraits of India opening reception will be on October 27 in the Fine Arts Gallery from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m. There will be an artist talk on Friday, December 2 in the Pope Hall Emeriti Room at 1:00 p.m. followed by a closing reception from 5:00 – 7:00 p.m.

Fine Arts Professor Features Work in Jersey City

Artwork by Beatrice Mady, M.F.A., department of fine arts professor, will be displayed in downtown Jersey City. The 26th Annual Jersey City Art & Studio Tour Kick-Off Celebration will be on Friday, October 7 from 6:00 – 9:00 p.m. at 150 Pacific Avenue in Jersey City. This event is free and open to the public. […]

Professor James Adler Receives Glowing Review

James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts, received a glowing review in [Q]onStage for his performance with QUO on April 16. The review, written by Bruce-Michael Gelbert, features the headline, “QUO Weaves Musical Magic in Spring Concert, with James Adler Piano Concerto a Highlight.”

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Composition of Fine Arts Professor Featured at Oregon Holiday Concert

Adjunct Professor of Fine Arts James Adler’s “Carols of Splendour” was performed by the 100-voice Eugene Concert Choir & Orchestra at a holiday concert in Eugene, Oregon. The concert, “A Dickens of a Christmas,” was led by artist director Diane Retallack and included choristers and performers in Elizabethan costumes as well as a variety of […]

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Fine Arts Professor Receives Glowing Review in [Q]onStage

James Adler, adjunct professor of fine arts, received a glowing review in [Q]onStage for his Introspections recital at the Yamaha Artist Services Piano Salon on Tuesday, November 3. Among the composers featured in this program was Kevin Cummines, adjunct professor of fine arts. Read the review.