Arts Alliance

Thursday, September 3, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. The Director of the Boyden Gallery and Fine Art Collection, Dr. Erin Peters, presented an exclusive virtual introduction to the College’s collection for Arts Alliance members.

Thursday, October 1, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ancient art historian Kimberly Cassibry, Associate Professor at Wellesley College, spoke on ancient casts and the politics of replication in relation to the College’s cast collection.

Thursday, November 5, 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Cory Gundlach, Curator of Arts of Africa, Oceania, and the Americas at the University of Iowa Stanley Museum of Art, discussed authenticity and African art.

The Ping vocal ensemble produced an audio visual performance of a medley from the popular musical "Hamilton." Watch it here.

Due to Covid-19, the original plan for the 12th Annual Film Series "Cuba: Post-colonial, in Diaspora" is being revised. Stay tuned for updates.

Tuesday, October 13, 7:30 p.m The 15th Annual Twain Lecture on American Humor and Culture offered "Laughing to the Polls," traditionally put on before every major presidential election, and featured comedian Jordan Klepper.

The next Twain Lecture will be hosted on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Please check back for updates.

Thursday, January 28, 8:15 p.m. Stephen Schottenfeld will read from his novels "Bluff City Pawn" and "This Room Is Made of Noise" via Zoom.
Zoom ID: 91753924075 Password: 282567

Thursday, February 18, 8:15 p.m. Ecuadorian-born immigrant José Torres-Tama will discuss his art and activism, including "Taco Truck Theater" and "Aliens, Immigrants & Other Evildoers" via Zoom.
Zoom ID: 93065345591 Password: 887018

Monday, March 1, 7:00 p.m. As part of An Evening to Honor the Legacy of Lucille Clifton, Award-winners Li Young Lee and Leah Naomi Green will highlight their collections of poetry.

Thursday, April 1, 8:15 p.m. Fifty Years of Poetry at St. Mary’s College of Maryland - hosted by Professor Emeritus Michael Glaser. This event will celebrate stories about the culture of reading, studying, creating, exploring, and sharing that are newly published in the anthology A Community of VOICES. Featured will be Judith Hall, Grace Cavalieri, Kaia Sand, Michael Glaser and Karen Anderson, among others via Zoom.
Zoom ID: 94677601630 Password: 675204

Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in studio art work in the Annual Student Exhibition. In 2004, the award was named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1988-1993.

This year's recipient is KD Sexton is from Huntingtown, Maryland. KD aspires to be a freelance artist and illustrator.

Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in creative writing. In 1999, the award was named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1993-1998.

This year's recipient is Olivia Sothoron, of Frederick, Maryland. Olivia is a member of Phi Beta Kappa, Sigma Tau Delta and Phi Alpha Theta honor societies. She is news editor for The Point News and an intern with the Office of Integrated Marketing, where her writing has been published in several issues of Mulberry Tree magazine. She is president of the Softball Club. Olivia begins the MAT program in July and plans to teach middle-school English.

Established in 1991 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in music. In 2004, the award was named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 1998-2003.

This year's recipient is Isabelle Harsch, of Davidson, North Carolina. Isabelle is a double major in political science and music.

Established in 1992 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize excellence in theater. In 2009, the award was named in honor of the Arts Alliance chair, 2003-2008.

This year's recipient is Blake Johnson, of Takoma Park, Maryland; an Orientation leader and coordinator. Blake is involved in theater and plans to work in theater as a profession.

Established in 2008 by the Arts Alliance of St. Mary’s College of Maryland to recognize a junior or senior film and media studies major for artistic accomplishment and academic excellence in the classroom.

This year's recipient Spencer Rabinowitz is from Reisterstown, Maryland. Spencer plans on a career in making films and is grateful for his professors who have helped him study and better appreciate film as an art form.