ODU Art Education

Aquatic Archive is getting it done!!!

Sneak peek and detail shots of the Aquatic Archive mural that is currently being installed in the Perry Library.📸 Dr. Pilato is working diligently to put the finishing touches on this monumental mural that will soon be celebrated! 🐟🧜🏽‍♀️🪼

Date: August 29, 2024
Time: 5:00 pm- 7:00 pm
Location: Perry Library

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Special Shout out to Lisa Beckman of the Blue Crew- class auditor and lead summer volunteer!

Finally installing! 12 months of arts based research about to be published on the wall of the Perry library. Special thanks to the install crew- Caleb and Masinga!

Dr. Natalia Pilato begins install of her latest greatest mural, designed and painted with the help of ODU students.

Congratulations to the 2024 Art Education BFA Graduates!!

Congratulations to the 2024 Art Education BFA graduates!!!

Last Thursday was the opening of Norfolk Public Schools High School Spring exhibition hosted at Old Dominion University. We would like to thank the amazing art educators of NPS & students for attending. The works are currently still on display on the first floor of the Barry Building and the 2nd floor within the student Gallery in Hixon. Make sure to check out the incredible works of art before it’s too late!
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What to expect if you join us for our open studio?

1. After signing in, you will be provided paint and a brush by our talented team.
2. You will then be able to practice on our test sheets before you’re comfortable and ready for the real-deal.
3. You will paint any spot with the color code indicated on your paint cup (think paint by numbers!)
4. You will be able to contribute to the most dazzling (and only) research based mural on the ODU campus!

Of course, our team will be there to help with every step along the way. We are so excited to see you!

Art Education senior, Jessica Feick’s sculpture titled “Guided by the Heart” is included within ODU Research Symposium’s art gallery. Check it out for one week only inside the Perry Library!
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ODU Art Ed Professor, Dr. Pilato, is teaching a mural class. Check out her students arts based research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium!
Perry Library 3/29 8-1:00

Come see us tomorrow, Saturday, at the ODU Perry Library! We will be presenting our arts based research at the Undergraduate Research Symposium. We will also have a a painting station set up for participants!!!

Check out the latest article within Veer Magazine to see what writer Betsy DiJulio says about Art education seniors Mackay Staples and Bria Tyler, along with many other great artists at ODU!! Click the link below.

https://veermag.com/2024/03/odu-students-shine-in-2024-exhibition/
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Check out these EXQUISITE CORPS created during an elementary art ed workshop with visiting artist, researcher & educator Dr. Pamela Harris Lawton. Don’t miss out on Lawton’s talk tomorrow, March 14th from 12:10 to 1:10 in room 2011 in Hixon.
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ODU Art Education seniors Jessica Feick, Elijah Chumley, Mackay Staples and Bria Tyler all have artwork on display for 2024 Juried Student Exhibition. Check out their pieces from now until April 6th!
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Join us on March 14th for an artist talk with the incredibly talented and brilliant Pamela Harris Lawton!!!

Congratulations to Bria Tyler & Thank you Melinda Vooss Artfully Yours Memorial Fund for your support for our students and program!

We would like to congratulate ODU’s Art Education Program Director, Dr. Natalia Pilato ( ) on her recent success! Pilato’s Alma Thomas Marionette was recently acquired by the Smithsonian. This is such a huge accomplishment and we are so happy for her.
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As we bid farewell to the fall semester, it’s also a bittersweet goodbye to Dr. Brinn. • Wishing you all the best in your future endeavors, and you’ll surely be missed! ~

We would like to congratulate Aubrey McMillion and Amber Piece on graduating from our program!

Aubrey received a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education as well as a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education.

Amber received a Bachelor of Arts in Art Education and a Bachelor of Fine Arts in 3-D Material Studies.

We wish them nothing but the best in their future endeavors and are sure they will go on to be great educators in the field of Art Education.
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Last night was the opening for the first annual BFA Art Education Senior Show, THEN AND NOW. This exhibition aims to evoke a sense of wonder and explore the depths of your inner child.

Thanks to all who attended the Art Ed seniors' opening, and congrats to our seniors for curating an outstanding show! Special thanks to Dr. Natalia Pilato () for her assistance and support.

The show will be available for viewing from now until December 15th.
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Students and Faculty, please join ODU Art Education student and 2023 Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries Student Juried Best in Show Winner, Bria Tyler (.studio ) this Friday , December 8th at the Chrysler Museum’s glass studio as she will be doing a glass demo with ODU professor Kristi Totoritis ( ) & staff starting at noon! Then following the demo, watch Tyler’s Instagram live talk on the Chrysler Museum’s Instagram page ( ).

Tyler’s works are a combination of various English influences, interwoven with her own cultural influences. Her art celebrates the beauty of black hair, and she believes it is a crucial message that needs to be conveyed to the world.
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TONIGHT IS THE NIGHT! Opening reception for the first annual BFA senior show, titled THEN AND NOW is from 6:00 to 8:00 pm in Hixon Student Gallery We can’t wait to see you there!

This exhibition aims to evoke a sense of wonder and explore the depths of your inner child. The show will be available for viewing from December 5th to December 15th.

Participanting teaching artists:
Elijah Chumley ()
Grace Green ( )
Jessica Feick ( )
Mackay Staples (.art07 )
Bria Tyler (.studio )
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The Odu Art Education Senior class is excited to present their first annual BFA Show, titled THEN AND NOW. This exhibition aims to evoke a sense of wonder and explore the depths of your inner child. The show will be available for viewing from December 5th to December 15th. We cordially invite you to join the artists at the opening reception on December 5th, from 6:00 to 8:00 pm. We can’t wait to see you there!

Participanting Teaching Artists: Elijah Chumley ()
Grace Green ( )
Jessica Feick ( )
Mackay Staples (.art07 )
Bria Tyler (.studio )
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