The Parthenon

Resilience of the Dot Man, Michael Fife’s Art Journey

Bethany Jarrell, Staff Reporter • January 28, 2025

Michael Fife, the self-taught artist known as "The Dotman," showcased his artwork at an open gallery event Thursday, Jan. 9, at the West Edge Factory in...

Art and identity: School of Art and Design students explore mental health, war and online culture at VAC

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • November 15, 2024

Four very different capstone projects, with focuses on conceptual tea and alcohol companies, war and fandom culture, were featured at the VAC. The projects...

Former Marshall student highlighted in exhibit at Side Street Creative

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • November 1, 2024

An artist from West Virginia said she seeks to promote her state’s culture by highlighting Appalachia’s beauty, according to her artist statement. Morgan...

Philadelphia artist talks artistic trajectory at VAC

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • November 1, 2024

What started off as a tiny white dot on a black background has turned into colorful artwork that catches the eye. Michael DeLuca, an artist in Philadelphia...

Six artists, one stage: public art highlighted at VAC

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • October 22, 2024

Becky Borlan was just one of six artists spotlighted in a public art mini -conference on Friday, Oct. 18, at the Visual Arts Center. Borlan hosted an artist...

Houston artist blends mythology and environmental concerns in new exhibit

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • October 11, 2024

Creating art that promotes environmental conciousness is significant, a Houston-based artist said during an artist talk at the Visual Arts Center on Oct...

Art exhibit by Marshall faculty to examine environmental issues

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • October 4, 2024

The Visual Arts Center will be showing a new exhibit featuring Marshall fibers professor Miyuki Akai Cook and Houston-based artist Masumi Kataoka. The...

U.S. exchange alumni spotlighted in global photo exhibit

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • October 1, 2024

A collection of photographs from all around the world is highlighted in a new exhibit around Marshall University’s campus. Titled “Impact of Exchange:...

ByProduct Studios exhibit in Birke Art Gallery explores domesticity

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • September 27, 2024

“There’s a combination of beauty and also anxiety,” Molly Jo Burke said when discussing the “Possession is Not Distinguished: By Purchase or By...

VAC to present Michael DeLuca exhibit

Jordan Ooten • September 26, 2024

An exhibit exploring the emotionality of the human experience is being displayed at the Visual Arts Center until Oct. 24. Titled “Stratification,”...

The VAC turns 10

Jordan Ooten, Student Reporter • September 19, 2024

The Visual Arts Center had a celebratory reception in the historic building on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 5-8 p.m. The event had food, auctions and student-made...