As a program of the state humanities council and an affiliate of the Center for the Book in the Library of Congress, the Virginia Center for the Book is linked to both local and national efforts relating to literacy and literary life.
The composition process is intensive, starting early in the summer as the music writing committee prepares to craft music for their annual fall and spring concerts.
The process of making music can be an isolating one. Fourth-year College student Piergiorgio Wilson recognizes this shortcoming, and through personal and professional efforts is working to bridge the musical gap.
Yan strongly believes that it is math’s complexity and abstract nature that usually repels others. In response to such, appealing to artists is an ideal method to “explore the beauty of math to make it more accessible to the general audience.”
Chinchilla Café is not exactly a café, but they do have chinchillas — and so much more.
Hesler — who currently teaches at WriterHouse in Charlottesville — also writes longer novels, one of which will debut in November. She said that she considers both shorter and longer form writing important parts of her writing identity.
In the Processing Abstraction exhibit, expansive abstract paintings assert themselves from wall to wall.
Black Women Stitch, a local award-winning sewing group, stands as a testament to the resilience, creativity, and cultural richness of Black women in the realm of textiles.
Now in its fourth year of business, the market welcomes artisans to share their creations, providing a home for local businesses, as well as a place of gathering for students and community members.
Since beginning to work with Ix Art Park during the pandemic, Wingate has found significant momentum in her artistic career, particularly in creating public, community-oriented art.
Since leaving Charlottesville and evolving past their former student band status, the group has continued chasing the “thrill” of live performance, booking shows up and down the East Coast.
With so much lore, prestige and attention surrounding the art, it begs the question — why does this school care so much about a cappella?
Every Thursday evening in the belly of Brooks Hall sits the collection of poets, creatives and arts enthusiasts that make up Flux, the University’s student-led poetry and spoken word organization. The only one of its kind on Grounds, Flux plays a unique and important role in the community, giving its participants a place to express themselves and a platform to share their work.
U.Va. alumna and singer-songewriter talks about new music and recent accomplishments since moving to New York City
Blending entertainment with friendship and comedy, Amuse Bouche passionately brings a unique craft to the University’s artistic community — long form improv. After a recent performance, members sat down to discuss improv, friendship and comedy.
At the Special Collections Library, a curated collection of images, art and documents paints viewers a picture of the legacy of the Harlem Renaissance. Its newest exhibition, “Their World As Big As They Made It: Looking Back at the Harlem Renaissance” brings the life and ardor of the Harlem Renaissance to Grounds.
Following her time at the University, School of Architecture alumna Makaela Johansen has made strides in her blossoming graphic design career. Just over a year after her 2022 graduation, Johansen sat down to reflect upon her journey, passions and goals.
In her debut novel “Fireflies and Zeroes,” Liz Larson shares the shimmering firefly-like charm of Charlottesville alongside the city’s flaws, its zeroes.
Third-year College student Luke Richard Powers is a rising star in the Charlottesville music scene, coming off not only a recent performance at the Southern but the release of his new single “Red and Blue.”
WXTJ is the University's freeform student radio station, and it has been a beloved home to its student DJs for nearly ten years.
