Join us as we explore the dynamic world of the performing and visual arts! The outreach of the College of Visual and Performing Arts goes far beyond its academic classes; we are a forum for creative exploration. The College of Visual and Performing Arts provides numerous opportunities for students to be mentored by a select group of caring and professionally trained faculty. Whether it is the student recital series, senior art exhibition or student directing for the Playhouse at Anderson University, performance and challenging studio experience await you at AU. All this richness is housed in the state-of-the-art Rainey Fine Arts Center. Be sure to check out the Arts of Anderson University, the Faculty Web Pages and the other Arts Links .
I would be happy to talk to you about your involvement in the Arts of Anderson University. Let me invite you to visit us and attend one of our many arts events.
Simply email me at dlarson@andersonuniversity.edu,
or stop by the Callie Stringer Rainey Fine Arts Center.
Sincerely,
David Larson, Ph.D.
Dean of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
Professor of Theatre
(864) 231-2002
Mission of the College of Visual and Performing Arts
The purpose of the College of Visual and Performing Arts is to support the curricular offerings of the Fine Arts degree programs and to provide a means for all Anderson University students to develop as art practitioners and consumers.
The College of Visual and Performing Arts provides an environment in which students can develop their creative potential; benefit from pedagogical instruction and critique; and display, perform or produce their work for the public.
The College of Visual and Performing Arts reaches both the university community and the greater Anderson community with culturally enriching performances and art exhibits.
Curricula
Faculty
David Ward Larson
Dean - College of Visual and Performing Arts
Chair - Department of Theatre
Professor of Theatre
B.F.A., Illinois Wesleyan University; M.A., University of Minnesota; Ph.D., University of Illinois. (1985-90, 1991)
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Jo Carol Mitchell-Rogers
Professor of Art
Chair - Department of Art
B.F.A., University of Georgia; M.F.A., Clemson University; Ph.D.,
University of Georgia. (1988)
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Peter J. Kaniaris
Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., Cleveland Institute of Art; M.F.A.., University of
Houston. (1986) |
Elisa P. Korb
Visiting Professor of Art History
B.A., Adelphi University; J.D., University of Pittsburgh; Ph.D., University of Birmingham
(United Kingdom).
(2007) |
James W. Clark
Professor of Music
Chair - Department of Music
B.M., Mississippi College; M.M., Southern Methodist University;
D.M.A., University of South Carolina. (1970)
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Jeffrey T. Price
Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., University of Oklahoma; M.F.A., Virginia Commonwealth University.
(2007) |
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Dr. David Stern
Assistant Professor of Music
Director of Instrumental Activities
Music Education, Applied Brass, Theory, Instrumental Ensembles, Jazz History
B.M.E.,University of Colorado; Ph.D, Texas Tech University (2001)
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Nathan Cox
Associate Professor of Art
B.F.A., Milikin University; M.F.A., Bradley University
(2002)
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Tommy L. Watson
Assistant Professor of Music
B.A., Anderson University;
M.M., D.M.A., University of South Carolina. (2001)
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Dr. David Perry
Assistant Professor of Music
Director of Music Education
Music Education, Music History, Applied Woodwinds
B.M., M.M., D.M.A., Arizona State University
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Deborah W. McEniry
Professor of Theatre
Chair - Department of Theatre
B.M., Westminster Choir
College; M.A.,
Ph.D., New York University
(2007)
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The Callie Stringer Rainey Fine Arts Center is the home of the following community-based organizations:
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