College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois

? Next up in our National Arts & Humanities Month series, we celebrate Catalina Alzate and her remarkable work! ? Professor Alzate teaches graphic design in the School of Art and Design at Illinois: "I work on design and technology for well-being. My scholarship consists of writing, designing graphic material, participatory interventions and technology projects that take a critical stance towards the representation of bodies in media, and its connections to well-being. Part of this involves exploring parenthood as a cultural construct, and the interrelation of motherhood, labor, and technology. My recent work (in the image) explores individual and collective body mapping dynamics as a form of action-research in the context of postpartum care." #NAHM Read more about Catalina and her work ???? https://lnkd.in/eFq5jczT

? October is National Arts and Humanities Month, a celebration that recognizes the vital role the arts and humanities play in enriching our lives and communities. This month, we’re excited to highlight the exceptional work of our faculty, whose creativity, research, and dedication inspire students and elevate the cultural landscape. Through a series of features, we’ll showcase their diverse contributions and explore how their passions not only enhance our college but also nurture deeper understanding and appreciation of the world around us. ????? Today we celebrate Serouj Aprahamian, professor in the Department of Dance! "I hope my work will inspire people to pay greater attention to how community-based dance forms affect everything from musical innovations to the construction of identity in human affairs." ?? https://lnkd.in/e8z9Hmrs

We will be honoring our 2024 Legacy Award recipients on the evening of Thursday, October 17?with a ceremony?at the Alice Campbell Alumni Center?in Urbana, IL. These awards recognize college alumni and friends who have demonstrated courage, curiosity, and passion in their work. ? The College of Fine and Applied Arts looks forward to celebrating the following individuals and their significant contributions to the arts! Distinguished Legacy Awards: - Ernest F. Cirangle (BS '71 Architectural Studies) - Barbara Hill-Moore (MS ’69 Music Education) - Jenette Jurczyk?(MBA '13, BFA ’96 Studio Acting) - Warren I. Smith (BME '57 Music Education) Emerging Legacy Award: - Taekyeom Lee?(MFA '14 Graphic Design) Illinois Arts Legacy Award: - Kenneth Carls?(BFA '72 Graphic Design) - Omar Lamar Francis?(BFA '94 Photography) ? https://lnkd.in/eHdeiByP

We are proud of Art & Design faculty Laura Hetrick for her remarkable work leading this research group. We are looking forward to learning much more about the connections between genetics, brain, and life experiences for those with autism through a research group and project representing neurodivergent perspectives. ?????? Learn more ?? https://bit.ly/3VEiIjV

? The Summer ’24 Illinois Alumni magazine features a profile on FAA alum Keith P. Cunningham (BS Arch, '89). Now a Hollywood production designer, Cunningham shares about using details to tell the story on movies and television programs such as "Ocean’s Eleven," "Van Helsing" and "Mare of Easttown." It is a great exploration of how a degree in the arts can really take you anywhere! Illinois School of Architecture https://lnkd.in/e9hM-uFk Photo credit: Gregg Segal

Just?in time for graduation season, "Quick Study," National Endowment for the Arts' monthly research podcast, featured the latest Strategic National Arts Alumni Project (SNAAP) Special Report on alumni employment and?career perspectives, authored by Dr. Jennifer Novak Leonard with Planning at Illinois! Sunil Iyengar, the NEA's Director of Research and Analysis, shares insights from SNAAP's recent report on career outcomes and job satisfaction of postsecondary arts degree-holders using data from the 2022 SNAAP survey. Check out the episode: https://lnkd.in/ef2VZCMw

It's not everyday we launch a new degree program, especially one that offers top-tier training with optimal flexibility. We are THRILLED to announce our new Online Master of Science in Architectural Studies with a concentration in Structures from the Illinois School of Architecture! Earn your master's degree in Architecture from one of the most prestigious architecture schools in the US from anywhere in the world and at a customized pace that works for you. This all-online graduate program offers students the same rigorous training as our in-person program with added flexibility. #DesignYourFuture ?? Learn More: https://lnkd.in/e_XfQS_d #Architect #ArchitectureMasters #ArchitectureDegree

We are thrilled to be a partner in this exciting exploration of Illinois' truly remarkable creative workforce! ??

?????????????? ?????????? $??.???? ?????????????? ???????? ???? ?? ???? ?? ?? Gies College of Business alumnus Anthony Petullo and his wife Bev have announced a wide-ranging $5.75 million gift to the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign. The investment will be divided between the College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois ($3.25 million) and Gies College of Business ($2.5 million) to support students, faculty, and the arts at Illinois. “I have been a very lucky and happy man, and the University of Illinois had a lot to do with that. I had some amazing teachers and mentors during my time there,” said Petullo. “For me, philanthropy is about the relationships I’m able to build and the lives I’m fortunate to be able to touch. Business and the arts are very personal to me. They’ve been an important part of my life, and this is my way of giving back to society, to my community, and to Illinois.”

I'm excited to share my first issue brief for the Illinois Creative Workforce Partnership. The partnership is a collaboration between Discovery Partners Institute, Arts Alliance Illinois, College of Fine and Applied Arts at Illinois, and the College of Architecture, Design, and the Arts at the University of Illinois Chicago. This issue brief is the first of a series of reports that will explore the career trajectories of artist workers and arts graduates. A big thank you to my supervisor, Meg Bates, and to my research advisory members Claire Rice, Carolyn Randolph-Kato, Jennifer Novak-Leonard, Dean Kevin Hamilton, and Dean Rebecca Rugg. Visit this website to find out more about the partnership, read the issue brief, or sign up for an upcoming webinar where me and my advisory members will discuss the report findings: https://lnkd.in/gJnh63rY