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SUMMARY:EXHIBITION: Fall Out\, New Work by Jean Alexander Frater
DESCRIPTION:In Fall Out\, Jean Alexander Frater’s paintings explore a dynamic relationship between form\, structure\, and gravity. This exhibition in the Milliken Art Gallery beginning January 8\, 2026 will feature new work by the Chicago based artist. Her work is made by painting on canvas\, then tearing the painted forms into strips and layering them onto a rectangular frame\, reducing the scale by a third. This process allows her to create appendages or bumps that extend the two-dimensional painted forms into sculptural bodies. Fall Out</em challenges notions of containment and perception\, as the painted forms extend into the surrounding space\, creating a vibrant interplay between structure and the organic movement of the forms. These pieces resonate with the tension of what is held and what is let go\, inviting contemplation of their dynamic presence. \nJean Alexander Frater experiments with the materials inherent to painting and then integrates other histories\, traditions and language into this form. Alexander Frater was a 2017-2018 Chicago Artists Bolt resident\, received an MFA from The School of Art The Institute of Chicago\, and a BA in philosophy\, from the University of Dayton\, Ohio. Her work has been exhibited internationally. \n“About 20 years ago\, I began painting directly on un-stretched raw canvas. I think this directness with the canvas\, though still acting as the support to the paint\, made me approach everything differently. The canvasses’ inherent materiality could not be ignored. I began experimenting in different ways of how one makes a painting. I wanted to highlight the support\, and prioritizing the cotton fabric became my focus. I started folding and manipulating the canvas in various ways. This experimentation resulted in an excess of painted canvas. Both out of frustration\, and out of limited resources\, I started tearing up my paintings. Weaving the colorful strips was the next move. I liked the idea that the paintings held gestures of both destruction and care.” \nFall Out will run from January 8-29\, 2026. Frater will present a Gallery Talk at the Closing Reception on January 29\, 2026\, at 6 PM in the gallery followed by a reception from 6:30-8:00 PM.\n \nMilliken Art Gallery Hours\nThe exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge.\nGallery hours are Sunday 2-5 PM; Monday – Friday 9-5 PM.\nThe Gallery is closed during school holidays.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/exhibition-fall-out-jean-alexander-frater/
LOCATION:Milliken Art Gallery\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
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SUMMARY:Converse Opera Double Feature: The Old Maid and the Thief & Children of the Sun
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a compelling evening of opera that blends sharp wit with heartfelt storytelling in two powerful one-act works. \nGian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief\nThis darkly comic opera explores the scandalous secrets lurking behind small-town respectability. When the prim Miss Todd and her clever maid Laetitia take in a charming drifter\, Bob\, their quiet lives spiral into chaos. As suspicion grows that Bob may be a wanted criminal\, the women begin committing crimes themselves—ironically becoming the real villains in their quest to keep him. Menotti’s lively score and biting humor make this opera a delightful satire of gossip\, desire\, and moral hypocrisy. \nHenry Mollicone’s Children of the Sun\nChildren of the Sun involves the story of Juan Diego and his miraculous encounters with the Virgin Mary\, which leads to the conversion of the indigenous people of Mexico. The Virgin appears to Juan Diego\, tells him to gather roses on Tepeyac Hill as proof of her power\, and the image of her appears on his tilma when he presents them to the skeptical Lord Bishop. The opera concludes with the indigenous people\, referred to as the “Children of the Sun\,” being restored to their faith and invited to a divine glory. \nDon’t miss this unique pairing of contrasting works—one satirical\, one deeply reflective—that together offer an unforgettable operatic experience.\n \nTicket Prices\nAdults: $18.00\nYouth (18 & under): $12.00\nSenior (65 & over): $12.00 \nConverse Faculty\, Staff\, & Students – One free admission with a Converse ID \nPurchase Tickets\n\nPurchase tickets for January 23\, 2026\, at 7:30 PM\nPurchase tickets for January 25\, 2026 at 3 PM
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/converse-opera-double-feature-the-old-maid-and-the-thief-children-of-the-sun/
LOCATION:Daniel Recital Hall\, 580 East Main Street\, Spartanburg\, SC\, 29302\, United States
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SUMMARY:CANCELED- Converse Opera Double Feature: The Old Maid and the Thief & Children of the Sun
DESCRIPTION:This event has been canceled due to weather.\nJoin us for a compelling evening of opera that blends sharp wit with heartfelt storytelling in two powerful one-act works. \nGian Carlo Menotti’s The Old Maid and the Thief\nThis darkly comic opera explores the scandalous secrets lurking behind small-town respectability. When the prim Miss Todd and her clever maid Laetitia take in a charming drifter\, Bob\, their quiet lives spiral into chaos. As suspicion grows that Bob may be a wanted criminal\, the women begin committing crimes themselves—ironically becoming the real villains in their quest to keep him. Menotti’s lively score and biting humor make this opera a delightful satire of gossip\, desire\, and moral hypocrisy. \nHenry Mollicone’s Children of the Sun\nChildren of the Sun involves the story of Juan Diego and his miraculous encounters with the Virgin Mary\, which leads to the conversion of the indigenous people of Mexico. The Virgin appears to Juan Diego\, tells him to gather roses on Tepeyac Hill as proof of her power\, and the image of her appears on his tilma when he presents them to the skeptical Lord Bishop. The opera concludes with the indigenous people\, referred to as the “Children of the Sun\,” being restored to their faith and invited to a divine glory.
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/converse-opera-double-feature-the-old-maid-and-the-thief-children-of-the-sun-2/
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SUMMARY:GALLERY TALK & CLOSING RECEPTION: Fall Out\, New Work by Jean Alexander Frater
DESCRIPTION:On January 29\, 2026\, at 6 PM\, Jean Alexander Frater will present a Gallery Talk discussing Fall Out and her art process. The talk will be followed by a reception from 6:30-8PM. \nFall Out will run in the Milliken Art Gallery from January 8-29\, 2026. \nThe exhibition is located in the Milliken Art Gallery and is free of charge. Gallery hours are Sunday 2-5PM\, Monday – Friday 9AM-5PM. The Gallery is closed during school holidays. \nArtist’s Website
URL:https://www.converse.edu/event/gallery-talk-closing-reception-fall-out-new-work-by-jean-alexander-frater/
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