Discover the visionary research and creative practices of VCUarts faculty in this engaging 20-minute podcast series. Hosted by Professor Aaron Anderson, Ph.D., each episode features conversations with a faculty member and a guest that illuminate the choices we make as artists, designers and educators, and the transformative impact of the arts on individuals and communities. With thoughtful dialogue that embraces both successes and challenges, the series invites listeners to gain new perspectives and celebrate the essential role of the arts in shaping culture and society.
Amir Berbić reflects on his refugee experience and the power of design to shape identity, foster resilience, and build community, and discusses his work as a designer, educator and dean of VCUarts Qa…
Art historian and dean of VCU’s School of the Arts Carmenita Higginbotham, Ph.D., discusses her unexpected journey to becoming the go-to expert for everything from Edward Hopper to Mickey Mouse.
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Director, actor and educator Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D., examines the need for authenticity, the power of African poetic drama and how a single play changed her entire life.
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