The subject of this week’s “Look what I found in the WFAA Newsfilm Collection” is very appropriate given this last week of the inauguration and presidential politics in the media. The clips from the film collection are a series of interviews with former President George H. W. Bush. [wpvideo NCCwAcpU] In 1970, after serving two terms in the…Continue Reading WFAA Newsfilm Collection: Political Highlights from 1970
Hawn Gallery presents Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder
The Hawn Gallery presents: Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder On view January 27th – March 12th, 2017 Opening Reception: Friday, January 27th from 6-8 p.m. at the Hawn Gallery, Hamon Arts Library After Order, After Disorder features animated shorts, digital prints, paintings, and works on paper by Toronto-based artist, Dylan Glynn. Glynn, whose practice…Continue Reading Hawn Gallery presents Dylan Glynn: After Order, After Disorder
Collection Spotlight: Edward Gustav Eisenlohr art work and papers
Edward Gustav Eisenlohr was born in Ohio to a family of German immigrants. When he was two years old the family relocated to Dallas, where his father established Eisenlohr Drug Store. As a young boy living in Dallas, E. G. Eisenlohr showed a strong aptitude in art, a trait which continued into his adult life….Continue Reading Collection Spotlight: Edward Gustav Eisenlohr art work and papers
Having Fun at Hamon the Origami Way
“I can’t!” “I have never done origami before.” These comments were some of the responses Hamon Arts Library student assistants and others gave when they were first approached with the idea of “Taking an Origami Break.” However, after encouraging a few people – “Just try one easy one” – many participants were hooked!…Continue Reading Having Fun at Hamon the Origami Way
WFAA Newsfilm Collection: Highlights from 1969
For my next trip into the WFAA Newsfilm Collection, I have chosen to focus on two musicians’ visits to Dallas in 1969. First up, Glen Campbell, who also brought his TV show to the Dallas Memorial Auditorium for a taping on June 20, 1969, shares his thoughts on the importance of keeping politics and entertainment…Continue Reading WFAA Newsfilm Collection: Highlights from 1969
Interview with Hawn Gallery Exhibition Artist, Basil Kincaid
In late October, artist Basil Kincaid spent a week in Dallas installing the Hawn Gallery exhibition, R3clamation: Routes & Roots. During this time, he took a few moments for an interview with curatorial fellow, Georgia Erger, to discuss his personal history and vision as it informs the work in his exhibition. Thank you to Basil Kincaid, Georgia Erger,…Continue Reading Interview with Hawn Gallery Exhibition Artist, Basil Kincaid
Hawn Gallery Exhibiting Artist, Basil Kincaid, Visits Meadows Art Class
Hawn Gallery exhibiting artist, Basil Kincaid was on campus for a week prior to the opening of his exhibition, R3clamation: Routes & Roots. While this was a busy week of installation and exhibition preparation, Basil took time to explore SMU and engage with Meadows School of the Arts students. On Wednesday, October 26th, Basil visited…Continue Reading Hawn Gallery Exhibiting Artist, Basil Kincaid, Visits Meadows Art Class
Collection Spotlight: Vivian L. Aunspaugh Art Club records
The Vivian L. Aunspaugh Art Club was organized in 1945 by former and current students of Miss Vivian Louise Aunspaugh and others interested in studying art in Dallas. Miss Aunspaugh, a native of Virginia, studied art in New York and France prior to moving to Dallas in 1891. She soon taught art classes in local…Continue Reading Collection Spotlight: Vivian L. Aunspaugh Art Club records
How the News Got Made: Highlights from Dallas VideoFest 2016
On Saturday, October 22nd, SMU’s Central University Libraries co-sponsored an event with Dallas VideoFest, October 18-23, to highlight the WFAA collection, which is a CUL collection in the process of digitization by the G. William Jones Film and Video archive. Here is the clip reel shown at that event. Highlights include rare clips of celebrities such as Jimi…Continue Reading How the News Got Made: Highlights from Dallas VideoFest 2016
On view: R3clamation: Routes & Roots, An Installation by Basil Kincaid
R3clamation: Routes & Roots, An Installation by Basil Kincaid [If the map to freedom was etched on the inside of your forehead, would you carve back the…Continue Reading On view: R3clamation: Routes & Roots, An Installation by Basil Kincaid