Creating Art to Wear

There was no doubt among the crowd that the Collection: Art to Wear 2007 fashion show was going to be a showstopper. Music pumped, bulbs flashed, models in gravity-defying updos and heels checked the crowd from backstage.

All students of NC State's Colleges of Design and Textiles, 15 fashion designers produced and presented the annual, juried show. Liz Morrison, a senior earning a dual degree in art and design and textile technology, talked about preparing for the Raleigh runway and her summer internship with New York fashion designer Anna Sui.

Next year's Art to Wear event is scheduled for April 10 at 8 p.m. in the Court of North Carolina.

- Technician Online, www.ncsu.edu

A Few Good Men

Brandon Alley fulfilled the role of Commander Walter Stone in this University Theater presentation which took place October 3-7 in Stewart Theater. “This is Brandon’s third main stage show with University Theatre. Previous roles include “Sonny LaTierri” in GREASE, and various characters in SWEET CHARITY, and the last two seasons of MADRIGAL DINNER as “Duke Gloucester” and “Lord ‘Poor Boy’ Cecil.” Brandon spends his spare time creating music as half of the hip-hop production duo, Freak-En-Smoove Beats. He thanks his mom and Mike, dad, Cheslie, and his family for their continued support in everything he does.” – A Few Good Men- University Theatre

WithIt 2007 Mentoring Day

Jenna Eason, Meghan Holliday, Liz Morrison, Jessica Roush, Katelyn Sexton Students were paired with a female industry executive for a day of education and insight to the furniture industry. Each student had the opportunity to tour showrooms, network with industry executives and learn about the dynamics of the Market. This was an excellent opportunity to see classroom concepts put into application, such as product branding and licensing, use of price points and retail mark-up implementation. Mentors readily answered student questions and gave career advice.

WithIt 2007/2008 Scholarship Recipient

I am an artist. I am a scientist. Immediately you know that Jenna Eason is a young and upcoming woman to watch. As a Centennial Scholar, she has maintained a strong academic record (currently 3.82) during her years within the demanding Anni Albers Scholars Program. Known by the faculty as a self-starter and a talented and conscientious student, her work is always complete, creative and fully resolved. Jenna is a leader confirmed by the many offices she has held, awards she has received and initiatives that she has fostered. Jenna is an artist, a scientist and an outstanding woman.” – WithIt 2007

Scholastics Art and Writing Competition

Each year the Scholastics Art and Writing Competition accepts works from both areas of study from high school students located all over the United States. For the art portion, students send in however many pieces of work that they wish to their regional judging area (North Carolina has two regions, East and West.) There, jurors review each piece of work and decide whether to award the piece. Those that they select receive either a Silver Key or Gold Key Award (I had three Gold Keys and one Silver.) From those Gold Keys selected, a few pieces (5, I think) are chosen as the "Best in Show." Those five are sent to New York, along with all of the other pieces that were chosen as "Best in Shows" from all over the US. There, jurors review all of those pieces and select one winner from eachregion, called the "American Visions Award." These pieces are displayed in the Scholastics Gallery in New York on Broadway for up to two years. Some are sent on a "tour" around the country. It was a big honor for Leigh, one of our Albers Scholars, to be chosen for this.