2018 ‘Young Women in Art’ Competition is Open For Entries
Converse College’s Department of Art and Design is accepting entries for the Young Women in Art Juried Exhibition for 2018. The exhibition provides a venue …
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Documentary Features Studio Art Major Jessica Gilbert ’18
Imagine the sound of someone sitting next to you noisily typing on a keyboard, tapping their foot repetitively or chewing loudly. Annoying, right? But for …
Two Grads Exhibiting at Confluence: International Print Exchange
Studio Art printmaking alumnae, Mandy Ferguson ’14 and Caren Stansell ’15, will be exhibiting their work as part of the “Confluence: Contemporary Print Collective’s SC/Taiwan …
Senior Prepares for Creative Future with Art Lounge Internship
Aquarius Lawson ‘18 didn’t have to go far from the Converse campus for a compelling internship experience. She spent her summer interning with The Art …
Two Students Chosen to Exhibit at Clemson Drawing and Printmaking Exhibition
Kelsey Bledsoe ’19 and Kendra Foster ’18 were selected to exhibit in this year’s Clemson National Drawing and Printmaking Exhibition at Lee Gallery. The show will …
School of the Arts Season Preview: Bold. Brilliant. Beautiful.
Bold. Brilliant. Beautiful. The School of the Arts at Converse College is creating a powerful new season of works for 2016-2017 that will amaze. “Our …
Studio Art Student Opens Boutique Featuring Work of Local Artists
Studio Art major Maggie Macdonald ‘19, and her mother recently opened a boutique in downtown Spartanburg. ‘The Kindred Spirits’ sells handmade art, jewelry, pottery and …
Rainey Amphitheater Gives New Life to Former Clifton Mill
Breathing new life into historic materials from Spartanburg’s textile mill heritage, the new Rainey Amphitheater at Converse College was dedicated during a celebration held Friday, June 24th. Building materials for the project came from Clifton Manufacturing Company No. 2 Mill, which was built in 1888 by Converse founder Dexter Edgar Converse and dismantled in 2013.
2016 Commencement Awards Recognize Students, Faculty, Spartanburg Community Members
Each year, Converse recognizes students, faculty and Spartanburg community members for their outstanding accomplishments and impact in a variety of areas. The following awards were …