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David Chisholm holding his graphic novel Enter the Blue

Painting in Blues

Art lecturer’s latest book on the history and future of jazz named on Forbes’ list of best graphic novels.
Student working in the pottery studio

Created at Brockport

The inspiration behind senior thesis projects created by our BFA students.
Sophia Berwanger standing in front of a pair of colorful giant pants laying on the grass outside of Lennon Hall.

Sewing to Make a Statement

Art major created a giant pair of pants for a summer research project, using discarded textiles to help raise awareness about the massive amount of fabric waste that end up in landfills.

Art & Design Faculty Exhibition at MCC

In collaboration with the Monroe Community College Visual and Performing Arts Department, the faculty of the Department of Art at SUNY Brockport are exhibiting recent works of art and other examples of creative research in the MCC Mercer Gallery.
Compeer Rochester 2021 Annual Report cover.

Art Professor Participates in Nazareth University’s Design Exhibition

Mitch Christensen (Associate Professor of Art), had design work for Compeer Rochester accepted into Nazareth University’s “The Greater Good” juried exhibition.
History major Cyan Carter scoping through Fannie Barrier Williams' scrapbook.

Uncovering the Life of Fannie Barrier Williams

Students from five different academic departments collaborate to research Brockport’s first African American graduate.
Leah Newman standing next to the Blizzard statue

Preserving the Legacy of a Gaming Juggernaut

Leah Newman ’18  archives the creative works of Blizzard Entertainment — producers of World of Warcraft and other major video game franchises.

Art History Professor Publishes in New International Journal

Dr. Alisia Grace Chase’s analysis of the new sculpture atop the Appellate Court in Manhattan, “Sculpting Autonomy: The New Idol Demands Sacrifice,” was this week’s lead feature in the new, international Sex Realist Feminism journal, Fairer Disputations.

Art Professor Selected as Juror for National Sculpture Exhibition

Jennifer Hecker, professor of art, will serve as juror for the 37th Rosen National Sculpture Competition and Exhibition. The competition has showcased contemporary American sculpture in outdoor settings across the campus of Appalachian State University for the last 36 years.
Best of SUNY Exhibition Art Majors

Four Art Majors’ Work Selected for “Best of SUNY” Exhibition

Merve Duyar, senior (BFA); Brian Jimenez, junior (BS); Rosalie Santiago, senior (BFA); and Nicole Toland junior (BFA), each had works selected for inclusion in the “Best of SUNY” juried art exhibition. Seven works in all from these four students were included in the statewide show.

Art Professor’s Graphic Novel Lands on Forbes’ Best of 2022 List

Written and illustrated by Dave Chisholm, adjunct lecturer of Art, “Enter the Blue” has been named one of Forbes’ best graphic novels of 2022.
Rain Maker 30x10x10, 2021 flameworked glass, welded steel & found objects

Art Professor Awarded “Best in Show” in Nationally Adjudicated Exhibition

Professor Jennifer Hecker’s sculpture “Rain Maker” was awarded “Best in Show” in the eighth Annual Glass National at the Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton, VA. The exhibition runs through January 8, 2023.