The Student Center at CSU Stanislaus hosted an art showcase on Thursday, May 4th, featuring the works of talented students from various majors and backgrounds.
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Through the elements, the sculptures of CSU Stanislaus remain still, gently overlapping the architecture of the campus buildings. Many students are simply unaware of their background and what the future of this medium here at Stan State may look like.
Students from CSU Stanislaus have revealed that composing music is a journey with a number of routes, either disciplined and measured or spontaneous and improvisational.
CSU Stanislaus hosted "Conversations with Warrior Authors and Artists" in March, which took place both in person and on Zoom. Jesse Wolfe hosted Ryan Logan and Sebastian Sclofsky for an interview on both of their books.
CSU Stanislaus alumni have a unique opportunity to leave their mark on campus with personalized bricks that will be installed in the Alumni Plaza.
Students, community members, and music-goers alike filled the Snider Music Recital Hall on March 9-10 for the two-day international guitar festival “Guitarraganza.” The event hosted by the Department of Music, including CSU Stanislaus Guitar Studio and the Central Valley Guitar Community, in…
In the spirit of Black History Month, CSU Stanislaus held the Fifth Annual Black Power Matters Festival on February 22. This is the first time since 2020 that this festival has been held in-person.
On March 10th, Penumbra hosted a writing workshop. This event attracted students who share a passion for writing. Penumbra plans to host future events during the months of March and April. Students are encouraged to come together and share ideas, along with getting feedback on current material.
The CSU Stanislaus Writing Center puts together the Spanish Language Circle for students of all backgrounds to have space to connect in Spanish. On select Monday nights from 5-6 p.m., students can stop by to learn more about the Spanish language and Hispanic culture.
College is a time when students are exploring their identity and finding their voice. Whether it's a painting, a sculpture, or even just a doodle, art is a way for people to express personal meaning into a work of their own volition.
During this time of the year, many people celebrate Día De Los Muertos. The holiday is derived from the rituals of the pre-Hispanic peoples of Mexico. Día De Los Muertos takes place on November 1-2.
Halloween es genial, pero ¿has oído hablar de El Día de los Muertos?
Through the arts, students of CSU Stanislaus have developed skills such as grit, perspective, and growth, while attending open art sessions that the university has to offer. Essentially, students or community members come into the open art space to practice drawing not only what's in front o…
CSU Stanislaus's 6th Annual Indigenous People’s Day Celebration took place Oct. 13 in the student center. It was the first time the event has been held in-person since before the pandemic. Students, faculty, and community members gathered to connect with one another, share stories, appreciat…
On Friday, May 6, the Art department at Stanislaus State held another visiting artist guest lecture event via Zoom. The artist featured was June Edmonds, an American painter, public artist and teaching artist.
Nguyen Li’s passion for photography has inspired the establishment of Stanislaus State’s first photography club. Li seeks to connect photographers, filmmakers and creatives alike.
Stanislaus State is home to a number of different bridges. The Signal took a walk around the Turlock campus to snap some photos of each one.
When coming to the Stanislaus State campus, visitors may notice the several pieces of art located around campus. The pieces range from small displays, to murals, to even large sculptures.
The art of Linda Salmon was on display at one of the most recent shows at Modesto Junior College (MJC) Art Gallery. The March 3 exhibit, named "Linda’s Cats - A Procession of Mirthful Mousers" was put together as "a celebration of fun" according to the artist.
Jackson Nichols is a freelance photographer and documentarian exploring identity through culture. The majority of his work is made on black and white film, using traditional 35mm and medium format cameras, printing his own silver gelatin prints from his home darkroom in Fremont. On March 3, …
On February 17, the Carnegie Arts Center in Turlock hosted an artist talk with Deborah Barr.
Artist and educator John Paul McCaughey visited Stanislaus State on November 19 through Zoom to provide an insight into his journey as an artist, which involves printmaking, painting, and collage. McCaughey also took time to do a brief Q&A with Stan State students and other attendees.
Stanislaus State art majors were able to realize that their dreams of opening their own art galleries or showcasing their own art exhibits are attainable goals during the latest Stan State Zoom Artist Lecture. The lecture, which took place on September 30, was hosted by art curator and galle…
Fall festivities are in full swing in Stanislaus County as local craft fairs begin to take place and provide affordable ways to get into the spooky spirit of the season. September 18 marked Dutch Hollow Farms’ second annual Fall Craft Fair. This event allowed crafters, businesses and entrepr…
In celebrating the renovations for Turlock’s public library, Carnegie Arts has begun their Opening Doors exhibition. Throughout the building is a showcasing of works submitted by local artists and members of the community celebrating the new library.
Anem J. Garduño is a 26-year-old Latina tattoo apprentice and activist, who works at Merced Tattoo & Piercing Co. In late March, Anem posted an Instagram story announcing that she would be booking free tattoo appointments for Merced residents who are people of color. She has referred to …
This week marks the launch of Penumbra, 2021 edition. A literary and arts journal facilitated by Stanislaus undergraduate and graduate students. On Saturday, May 15th, featured artists and contributors will join attendees in the unveiling of the journal! Special guests for the event include …
Aaron S. Coleman is an assistant professor at the University of Arizona who took part in the most recent Artist Talk at Stan State.
On March 29, the Stan State Art department hosted an Artist Talk with artist Jose DeVera. Art majors, faculty, and staff members joined the Zoom meeting to observe DeVera's work and to hear from the artist himself.
On March 23, the Art and Graphic Arts Department set up another visiting artist talk with guest artist Alexis Nutini to share and discuss his art pieces and his experiences with printmaking.
On March 5, the Stan State Queer Art Club hosted an Artist Talk with Theodora Earthwurms (they/she). During the talk, Earthwurms described her process-focused approach to creating art and how the struggles one faces in life can inspire art.
On February 11, Stan State hosted an Artist Talk with artist and former professor, David Olivant. Olivant’s former students, colleagues, and admirers of his work gathered on Zoom to celebrate the opening of his current exhibition, “There Will Be Time,” which is available for viewing on Stan …
After nearly a year of being closed due to renovations, the Turlock Public Library will be coming back, with plans of reopening by this spring. These renovations will be introduced to the public through a grand reopening event, accompanied by an art competition organized by the Carnegie Arts…
On November 18, ASI hosted the Decorate it Yourself Workshop for Stan State students who needed inspiration and ideas to make decorations for the upcoming holidays. The event allowed students to sit down, relax, and create their own decorations for the holidays. Arts and craft ideas for Chri…
Stan State's Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) program hosted it's monthly art show and reception at the Art Space in downtown Turlock. Hundreds of Stan State students gathered in curiosity and awe as they listened eagerly to artists like James Deitz and Elizabeth Ruvalcaba talk about their creati…
After semesters of student-led activism, Stan State is finally going to have its first mural, which will be painted by Mazatl and Killjoy.
Stan State School of the Arts is celebrating the one-year anniversary of their very own art gallery in downtown Turlock with a "Year in Space" art show. As part of this month's “Year in Space” celebration, Bachelors of Fine Arts (BFA) students are showcasing a variety of art pieces that the…
Artists migrated towards the Central Valley to "spit rhymes" and express their Hip-Hop style at the Boom Bap & Slapback event this past weekend.