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People in winter gear stand around a tall, glowing rectangular sculpture giving off red light.

Let There Be Light Shines Through the Winter

December 10, 2024December 10, 2024 Jack Megonigal, staff writer

As the year draws into winter, people find themselves spending more time inside as the days get shorter and darker. However, that doesn’t mean there is a lack of light, as the festive nature of this time of year beckons colorful and vibrant celebratory light fixtures around town. PVCC’s habit of flamboyant lighting in time […]

An oil painting of peach blossoms on canvas hangs on a wall.

Local Educators Display Works at PVCC

October 25, 2024October 29, 2024 Jeffrey Ellis, staff writer

On Friday Sept. 20, a diverse crowd ranging from high schoolers to older adults gathered inside the north and south galleries of the V. Earl Dickinson Building for the gallery exhibition opening reception of the Those Who Teach Can art gallery. The gallery features a diverse collection of artwork from art educators at PVCC and […]

The North Gallery of the Dickenson Building with guests and artists attending the reception.

A Glimpse Beyond the Office Door

October 25, 2023 Benjamin Marcus, editor

Just as inspiration for art can be found in the last places you might think to look, artists possessed of great creativity and skill can be found walking many paths not traditionally associated with artistic pursuit. PVCC is home to several such artists, members of faculty and staff outside of the art department, and this […]

Comic: “Not so Automatic”

April 28, 2023April 27, 2023 Lauren Cottrell, comic artist

Comic: What do You Want to Be When You Grow Up?

March 15, 2023March 14, 2023 Lauren Cottrell, Comic Artist

Art that Shapes Your Kitchen: PVCC’s Pottery Sale

December 13, 2022 Mercedes Lam, staff writer

On Saturday, Dec. 3, PVCC’s Pottery Club lined tables with their handcrafted pieces of pottery. Every piece was one of a kind, offering dishware for everyone in the Dickinson Building this past weekend at the PVCC’s Pottery Club Sale. This sale lasted 9-11 a.m. and allowed PVCC students and anyone in the local community to […]

A blue sculpture of a jellyfish with lights shining in it

Witness the Spectacle of Light in PVCC’s Annual Celebration

December 8, 2022December 8, 2022 Alec Sherwood, staff writer

PVCC will host its annual Let There Be Light exhibition on Friday, Dec. 9, showcasing light-centered installations and performances. With the trails of light illuminating the campus, visitors will explore artwork surrounding the V. Earl Dickinson Building while enjoying complimentary hot chocolate or cider. During the darkest and coldest period of the year, Let There […]

From Behind Bars to the Stage

December 1, 2022December 4, 2022 Gianni Strazzullo, staff writer

Two of the most important details when it comes to writing a story are the setting and the background. An author always needs inspiration for what they write, like a life-changing experience. This coming December, the PVCC Theater Program will feature a show originated by a fascinating source: Virginia inmates. They are the inspiration for […]

Members of the art club posing together in front of canvases.

Get Creative this Semester with PVCC’s Art Club

November 22, 2022December 8, 2022 Makenzie McCoy, staff writer

Students are encouraged to share their creativity with the college community by the art club. Their president, Morgan Bell, and vice president, Rebekah Carroll, facilitate the art club. The club’s adviser and PVCC’s associate professor of art, Fenella Belle, assists in running activities and collaborating with other clubs and organizations. All of them encourage students […]