Blanchard Named Finalist for 701 CCA Prize
The 701 Center for Contemporary Art (CCA) in Columbia has named Andrew Blanchard, associate professor of art, one of three finalists for its 701 CCA Prize 2014. An exhibition featuring …
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Petrie Summer Travel Stories: From Italy, to Germany, to Georgia
Every summer, Petrie School students have opportunities to travel in the US and abroad, thanks to the annual E.T. McLean Study-Travel Scholarship for outstanding music majors. These are a few …
2014-2015 Converse College Creative Collaboration Grant Awards
The 2014-15 Creative Collaboration Grant was awarded to “I Dwell in Possibility,” proposed by Valerie MacPhail, Mildred Roche, Boone Hopkins, McCree O’Kelley, Erin Templeton and Geri Hurlbut.
Four Artists Create A 'Living' Space in Milliken Gallery
The Milliken Art Gallery at Converse College will host a collaborative, site-specific installation beginning October 2nd. In “Kinetic Connections,” four women artists will come together to create a multi-media expression …
Opening Convocation Week Sights And Sounds
The week of the 125th Opening Convocation was certainly a busy one for Converse. Board members, donors, students, faculty and staff gathered to celebrate the dedications of three new or …
Moseley Chamber Music Series Opens Sept. 22 with Wael Farouk
Egyptian phenomenon Wael Farouk, who earned not only a Master in Music but also a robust following during his time at Converse College, returns to Spartanburg on Monday, Sept. 22 …
Year Opens with Record Enrollment and Giving, New Facilities
Converse College enthusiastically welcomes nearly 300 new undergraduate students to campus this week – a 15% increase over last year’s incoming class that sets a new 25-year enrollment record for …
Milliken Gallery Exhibition Examines Hyper Sexualized Obsessions
Opening on August 28th, Milliken Gallery will host a large selection of paintings and works on paper by Charleston artist Karen Ann Myers in her exhibition This is What Makes …
Violinist Performs with Itzhak Perlman, Becomes Youngest Principal with SPO
Violinist Mallory Hayes’ accomplishments read like those of a more experienced musician. She’s been a regional finalist of the Music Teacher’s National Association competition and winner of the Greater Anderson …