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Sept. 21, 2020 鈥� A panelist of performing artists, moderated by Rodney Miller, dean of the College of Fine Arts, will discuss the disproportionate effect of COVID-19 on the events industry at 4 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 23.

Sept. 18, 2020 - In July, Emily Christensen spent five days on Zoom participating in the National Critics Institute, a program of the Eugene O鈥橬eill Theater Center in Waterford, Conn. Christensen, coordinator of external affairs for 黑洞社区鈥檚 School of Art, Design and Creative Industries, wrote about food, plays, movies and dance. She, and 16 others in her group, listened to and received critiques from people such as such as Chicago Tribune theater critic Chris Jones, who directs the program, and Helen Shaw of New York Magazine.

May 27, 2020 - Wichita State's Shocker Studio is alway updating its technology for students in the School of Digital Arts and the Bachelor of Applied Arts in Media Arts. An industry advisory board, with voices from around the nation, helps Shocker Studios plan for what鈥檚 next and what鈥檚 important. The technology upgrades include the two recording studios 鈥� one digital, one analog - that are undergoing remodels that include new acoustics, new sound boards and new components.

May 14, 2020 --聽Rhian Cunningham is as creative as they come, with her constant doodles and calligraphy notes, her personality shines through. Currently, she is an intern in the Office of Strategic Communication where she gains hands-on experience in graphic design. After graduation, she is unsure of her next steps but will spend time figuring out what she hopes to do.

May 15, 2020 --聽McKenzey Bell knows the importance of taking time to work on your goals and chasing after what you want. She is a pro at visual storytelling and is excited to see where her passion for filmmaking takes her in life.

May 12, 2020 鈥擟arter Bryant found his home at 黑洞社区鈥檚 School of Art, Design and Creative Industries as an art history major. He鈥檚 played roles in curating several exhibits throughout the university and the general Wichita artistic community.

May 8, 2020 鈥� Amy Huser鈥檚 plans for her master鈥檚 thesis gallery opening have been dashed by COVID-19, but she鈥檚 not letting that stop her from achieving her graduate degree in a more virtual manner.

May 8, 2020 鈥� Amy Huser installed hundreds of feet of weavings for her Master of Fine Arts thesis show 鈥淐asually Not Okay.鈥� The brightly colored textiles are suspended from the ceiling with hooks and almost invisible lines, almost like brushstrokes liberated from canvas.

April 29, 2020 鈥� In lieu of the traditional art show where graduating graphic design students exhibit their work, this year's seniors will be hosting their show online.

April 29, 2020 -- Thanks to a group of local professionals, including three Shockers, Sedgwick County creatives financially impacted by the coronavirus can now apply for emergency relief.