Traditional folk art transforming lives through international art market

Introduction to Folk Artists from around the world Nearly two years ago when David Evans (BEDV 1984) decided to take on a project documenting the Sante Fe International Folk Art Market, he didn’t know he would meet extraordinary people like Janet Nkubana. Evans connected with Nkubana, an artist from Rwanda, who learned to weave traditional [...]

Spring Commencement 2012 – Evans explains the importance of saying YES

Award-winning Creative Director, Executive Producer and Photographer David Evans (BEDV 1984) gave the commencement speech for the spring graduating class of 2012 in Stewart Theatre on May 12, 2012. With a graduating class of nearly two hundred students, it is the largest graduating class in the history of the college. Below is a transcript of [...]

A Conversation with Distinguished Alumnus David Evans on January 27

This year’s distinguished alumni award recipient David Evans (BEDV 1984) will be honored at the Eighth Annual Evening of the Stars Gala on January 27, 2012 at the Prestonwood Country Club. During his visit, Evans will also meet with students and faculty who are invited to join him for a conversation about his recent work. [...]

Freelon to be honored at the 15th annual Design Guild Award Dinner April 21

Phil Freelon has been selected as the recipient of the 2012 Design Guild Award for his remarkable contributions to architecture, art, and design most notably his impact on public sector buildings – his work covers design for research and education, health and well-being, the advancement of understanding between disparate cultures, and the creative expression of [...]