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New Intern: Kate Cross

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January 30th, 2023

Image of Kate Cross looking at an abstract piece of art in a museum
Meet Kate Cross, one of our amazing new interns on staff at the Van Every/Smith Galleries! Kate Cross is a Junior at Davidson College from Durham, North Carolina. Kate is currently studying Art History, and studied abroad in Rome, Italy this past semester.  Learn more about Kate: Why did you want to intern at the art gallery? "Interning at the gallery is such a great opportunity to discover in the inner workings of the art world before graduation. I also have loved going to every gallery show the last few years and wanted to be involved!" Who is your favorite...
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A Look Inside the Studio: Natalie Hall

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December 15th, 2022
This past week Claire Begalla, an intern at the Van Every/Smith Art Galleries had the chance to take a tour of Natalie Hall (’23) studio in the Visual Arts Center. Watch this video to learn more about Natalie, her art, and get to see into her artistic space! Natalie will have her own show in the Smith Gallery at the end of the Spring 2023 semester. Check out our Instagram or website for updates.
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Centering Geography: A Conversation about the Missing Academia

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December 13th, 2022
"Geography is always human, and humanness is always geographic." - Katherine McKittrick Davidson College's commemorative site project is now moving into its next phase. Laid out by the Commission on Race and Slavery, the initiative seeks to create a work of art to honor the contributions of enslaved people and others whose labor was exploited in the construction of the college. The five finalist artists are now interacting with students, faculty, staff, and alumni over presentations to develop their ideas further. Having worked extensively with the Justice, Equality and Community Archivist, Jessica Cottle, the Van Every Smith Gallery Director, Lia...
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A Look Inside the Studio: Art Major Meredith Lodice

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December 8th, 2022
This past week Claire Begalla, an intern at the Van Every/Smith Art Galleries had the chance to take a tour of Meredith Lodice's ('23) studio in the Visual Arts Center. Watch this video to learn more about Meredith, her art, and get to see into her artistic space! Meredith will have her own show in the Smith Gallery at the end of the spring semester. Check out our Instagram or website for updates.
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Embodied Cartography in Territorial Disputes and the Davidson College Chambers Singers

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December 6th, 2022
October 12 marked the opening of Susan Harbage Page: Embodied Cartography in Territorial Disputes, the newest installation in the Van Every Gallery at Davidson College. The exhibit reflects artist Susan Harbage Page’s pilgrimages tothe U.S.-Mexican border and grapples with the messiness, confusion, and tragedy that marks this tumultuous place. From photographs to quilts to golden passports, Harbage Page utilizes a range of materials and media to juxtapose the struggles of border-crossers and the privilege of U.S. citizens. The exhibition’s reception also included a performance by the Davidson College Chambers Singers. The choral ensemble is directed by Renata Berlin and features...
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