The show, a joint effort between NOVA and George Mason University juried by local artist Mary Higgins, is open from March 29 through May 3 at Lorton’s Workhouse Arts Center (9518 Workhouse Way, Lorton, VA 22079). An open reception for “Investigating Identity” will be held on Saturday, April 12, from 6 to 8 p.m. in the McGuireWoods Gallery (second floor, Building W-16). Join students, staff and faculty from NOVA and George Mason for refreshments and an award presentation.
—Marsha Ungchusri, fine arts instructional assistant, Alexandria Campus
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Submitted by:
Leilani Nieves, AL-Instructional Asst., LNieves@nvcc.edu
Submitted by:
Jacob Garbus, AL-Music, JGarbus@nvcc.edu
The exhibit features a variety of photographic styles, including color and black-and-white work, photojournalism, staged photography, and images addressing environmental and conceptual themes. Students worked in teams to curate, install, and promote the show, combining their efforts into a cohesive display.
The exhibition runs from Wednesday, November 20 through Tuesday, December 17 in the Woodbridge Art Gallery in the Arts & Sciences Building. Come see their work and explore the many ways photography can tell a story.
Submitted by:
Liz Donadio, WO-Photography Media and Dept. Chair of Visual Arts, EDonadio@nvcc.edu
The exhibit features a variety of photographic styles, including color and black-and-white work, photojournalism, staged photography, and images addressing environmental and conceptual themes. Students worked in teams to curate, install, and promote the show, combining their efforts into a cohesive display.
The exhibition runs from Wednesday, November 20 through Tuesday, December 17 in the Woodbridge Art Gallery in the Arts & Sciences Building. An opening reception with the students will be held on November 20 from 5 p.m. until 7 p.m. Come see their work and explore the many ways photography can tell a story.
Submitted by:
Liz Donadio, WO-Photography Media and Dept. Chair of Visual Arts, EDonadio@nvcc.edu
Demovidova’s work is a vivid exploration of the dynamic inner world of women, capturing their subtle shifts in mood, emotion and thought as they navigate life’s complexities. Her subjects often appear in quiet contemplation — moments of solitude that evoke the depth of the human soul without veering into loneliness or despair. While inspired by Henri Matisse’s vision of art as a “calming influence,” Demovidova acknowledges the suffering in today’s world. The invasion of Ukraine brought the artist an irrecoverable sense of loss; her work, which balances beauty and sorrow, reveals Demovidova’s pain but points to strength and hope as it emphasizes the resilience often found in quiet, solitary moments.
Submitted by:
Helen Paik, LO-Studio Art Lab Manager, HPaik@nvcc.edu
From Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, Kazaryan has been hailed by The New York Sun for her “prodigious ability,” saying she “immediately established an atmosphere of strength and confidence.” She is “a marvel among marvels … fascinating, elegant” (Nice-Matin) and “incredible” (All Classical Portland).
This solo recital will feature works by Bach-Busoni, Brahms, Debussy, Gabriela Smith and a premiere of a commissioned work by NOVA Music Department Chair Dr. Jonathan Kolm!
Please join us, and reach out to Jacob Garbus with questions about the event.
Submitted by:
Jacob Garbus, AL-Music Lab Instructional Asst., JGarbus@nvcc.edu
From Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, Kazaryan has been hailed by The New York Sun for her “prodigious ability,” saying she “immediately established an atmosphere of strength and confidence.” She is “a marvel among marvels … fascinating, elegant” (Nice-Matin) and “incredible” (All Classical Portland).
This solo recital will feature works by Bach-Busoni, Brahms, Debussy, Gabriela Smith and a premiere of a commissioned work by NOVA Music Department Chair Dr. Jonathan Kolm!
Please join us, and reach out to Jacob Garbus with questions about the event.
Submitted by:
Jacob Garbus, AL-Music Lab Instructional Asst., JGarbus@nvcc.edu
From Tbilisi, Republic of Georgia, Kazaryan has been hailed by The New York Sun for her “prodigious ability,” saying she “immediately established an atmosphere of strength and confidence.” She is “a marvel among marvels … fascinating, elegant” (Nice-Matin) and “incredible” (All Classical Portland).
This solo recital will feature works by Bach-Busoni, Brahms, Debussy, Gabriela Smith and a premiere of a commissioned work by NOVA Music Department Chair Dr. Jonathan Kolm!
Please join us, and reach out to Jacob Garbus with questions about the event.
Submitted by:
Jacob Garbus, AL-Music Lab Instructional Asst., JGarbus@nvcc.edu
Jazz Night Concert
Friday, November 1 at 7:30 p.m.
Alexandria Campus AFA Recital Hall (AFA-118)
This concert will feature the NOVA Nighthawks and the NOVA Jazz Combos performing pieces with a game theme!
Submitted by:
Jacob Garbus, Trainer/Instructor, JGarbus@nvcc.edu