ArtsWinthrop Events Calendar

From Campus to Career: a chat with Annick Martin

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Design

August 24, 1 p.m.

Rutledge 119

Get ready for a laid-back yet insightful event with Winthrop graduate, Annick Martin who'll talk about her journey from being a Winthrop University student to rocking it as a successful graphic designer for a wide range of clients. She'll take you through her college adventures, how she cracked the design industry code, and the game-changing moments that shaped her path. You'll also dive into the nitty-gritty of today's creative scene, she's got a few tips to help you thrive and stand out. Expect a chill vibe, real talk, and a Q&A session where you can fire away with all those burning questions you've been holding onto. This is your chance to soak up inspiration, real-world advice, and the kind of stories you won't find in textbooks. See you there!

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: tselentisj@winthrop.edu 

Southern Fiction by Tema Stauffer

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

August 21 – October 6

Reception Date – Thursday, September 7 – 5:30 – 7 pm

Rutledge Gallery

Tema Stauffer’s Southern Fiction traces the literary landscape of the American South investigating sites that were formative to canonical fiction writers of the region such as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Harper Lee, Truman Capote, Alice Walker and Flannery O’Conner, among others. Large-format color photographs depict the domestic settings, vernacular architecture, and rural landscapes significant to the history of these iconic writers. Through this series, Stauffer explores the beauty, mystery and complexity of the South. She is currently an Associate Professor of Photography at East Tennessee State University. Her work has been exhibited at Sasha Wolf, Daniel Cooney Fine Art, and Jen Bekman galleries in New York, as well as galleries and institutions internationally.

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu 

Rites Preserved

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

August 21 – October 6

Reception Date – Thursday, September 7 – 5:30 – 7 pm

Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

This exhibition explores visual art, documentary photography, and performance art centered around ceremony and divination. It is a very human characteristic to perform as an act of healing, celebration, and expression. Each of the artists included in this exhibit are investigating ritual from their own personal perspective, transcending the norms of everyday life to reference the visual potency and power found in more spiritual realms of experience. 

Abe Partridge is singer/songwriter, visual artist, and podcaster from Alabama who draws inspiration from the music and culture of small churches throughout Appalachia. Andy the Doorbum is an interdisciplinary musician and artist who grew up splitting time between rural NC and his family’s farm in rural Pennsylvania.  He produces work that is ritualistic, rooted in allegory and the natural world. Mike Baker was raised all around the Deep South and found his second calling in photography. His documentary series, Blessed in an Unusual Way, explores the religious practices of With Signs Following Churches in the American South. All three of these individuals use visual art and performance to tap into the power of regional American spiritual practices in ways that testify to their historical significance, in addition to showcasing their ability to evoke meaningful spiritual encounters in the contemporary world.

Opening Reception for Rites Preserved & Southern Fiction

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

September 7, 5:30PM - 7PM

Please join us for the opening receptions for the Gallery exhibitions, Rites Preserved and Southern Fiction. Located in the Rutledge Gallery and Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery.

Abe Partridge Concert featuring Ryan Lockhart

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries, Slow Play Brewing, & Don't Sweat It Inc.

September 7, 8 PM - 10PM  |  Slow Play Brewing

Join us for a concert at Slow Play Brewing following the opening receptions for Rites Preserved and Southern Fiction.

Winthrop Department of Music Faculty Showcase

Coordinated by Winthrop Department of Music

September 21, 11 AM  |  Barnes Recital Hall

Come watch 15 faculty members showcase their talents! Performing: Tomoko Deguchi, L.H. Dickert, Justin Isenhour, Leonard Mark Lewis, Matthew Manwarren, Jeffrey McEvoy, Jeremy Mims, Ronald Parks, Kristen Wünderlich, Craig Allen, Noah Bruening, Cory High, Nicholas Fife, Jill O'Neill, and Hollis Ulaky

Conversation on Southern Fiction with Tema Stauffer & Leslie Bickford

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

September 21, 6 PM  |  Rutledge 119

Tema Stauffer & Leslie Bickford will discuss the Southern Fiction exhibit in context with canonical Southern authors such as, William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Alice Walker, Flannery O'Connor and more. Tema Stauffer’s Southern Fiction traces the literary landscape of the American South investigating sites that were formative to canonical fiction writers of the region such as William Faulkner, Eudora Welty, Harper Lee, Truman Capote, Alice Walker and Flannery O’Conner, among others. Large-format color photographs depict the domestic settings, vernacular architecture, and rural landscapes significant to the history of these iconic writers. Through this series, Stauffer explores the beauty, mystery and complexity of the South. This event is educational programming for "SOUTHERN FICTION" on display in the Rutledge Gallery August 21, 2023 - October 6, 2023. This event is free and open to the public.

WEIGHT

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

September 25 - October 20

Reception Date – Wednesday, October 4  |  5 pm – 6 pm

Lewandowski Student Gallery

This exhibition includes work by Intermediate and Advanced sculpture students. It explores weight, gravity, and the resonance of found objects. 

Body Politic

Coordinated by Department of Fine Arts, DEI Committee

September 26, 11 AM  |   Zoom link

This artist talk and exhibition review features artists Tonja Torgerson & Christa Carleton

"we raise our voices in support of inclusive change"

Andy The Doorbum: Live Performance

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

September 28, 6 PM  |  Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

Join us as we present a live performance from Andy the Doorbum, an artist featured in our current exhibition "Rites Preserved." In this performance Andy will present traditional Appalachian folk ballads in his unique ritualistic style.  

*This performance may contain mature subject matter not suitable for children.

*This event is educational programming for "Rites Preserved" on display in the Rutledge Gallery August 21, 2023 - October 6, 2023. This event is free and open to the public. 

Everybody

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance
by Branden Jacobs-Jenkins
October 4 - October 7, 7:30 p.m.
October 8, 2 p.m.
Tickets:  Wednesday and Thursday $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Friday through Sunday $8 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

This modern riff on the 15th Century morality play Everyman follows Everybody (chosen from amongst the cast by lottery at each performance) as they travel down a road toward life's greatest mystery. 

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 
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Eagle Family Lunch and Musical Showcase

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

October 7, 12 P.M.

Byrnes Lawn

Admission: Free and open to the public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

Persian Ensemble Concert
Guest Artist Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

October 8, 4 P.M.

Barnes Recital Hall

Welcome to an enchanting evening of Persian music that will transport you to the heart of Iran's rich musical heritage. Join us for a captivating journey through the melodic tapestry of Persian culture, where ancient traditions harmonize with modern interpretations. 

Remembering human rights in Iran is of paramount importance as it serves as a reminder of the fundamental principles that underpin a just and equitable society. 

Iran, like any other nation, must uphold human rights to ensure the dignity and well-being of its citizens. We will remember all who suffer the consequences of human rights abuses in Iran. 

This program is also in loving memory of Dr. Bruce A. Thompson, professor emeritus of music at Winthrop University. He loved international music, Persian music, poetry, and culture. He was a close friend of the Persian community in the greater Charlotte area.  

Admission: Free and open to the public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

Constructions of Race in the Gothic Arts of France and Germany: Cases of Complexity and Paradox

Coordinated by Winthrop University Departments of English, Fine Arts, and History.

Presenting a guest lecture featuring Jacqueline Jung from Yale University

October 13, 4:30 P.M.

Dina's Place

Admission: Free and open to the public

Flight, Collegiate Choir Concert
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

October 12, 7:30 P.M.

McBryde Hall

Admission: Free and open to the public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

ArtsWinthrop Open House

October 21, 12:30 PM

Johnson Hall Lobby

ArtsWinthrop invites prospective students to an open house! Includes snacks and department tours. 

Event contact: gradl@winthrop.edu

VIVID: Alumni Exhibition

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

October 23 – December 1 

Reception Date – Thursday, November 9 – 5:30 – 7 pm

Rutledge Gallery  

Winthrop University Galleries invites Fine Arts & Design Alumni to submit to this themed juried exhibition. The intent of this exhibition is to display work that produce profound visuals and strive to make a lasting impression upon the viewer. Below are the dates and guidelines.

Event contact: galleries@winthrop.edu

TRUTH or DARE: Photographic Mischief by Neesmith Onzeur

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

October 23 – December 1 

Reception Date – Thursday, November 9 – 5:30 – 7 pm

Elizabeth Dunlap Patrick Gallery

Zach Nesmith, aka Neesmith Onzeur, is a Winthrop Alumni and photographer based in Brooklyn, New York. This series of photographs captures antics of eccentric characters at late night parties and events in the post-pandemic New York scene

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu 

Distinguished Scholar Series: Erin Thompson presents: The Role of History in Monumental Debates: The Case of Stone Mountain 

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

October 24, 11 a.m.  |  Rutledge 119

The world’s largest Confederate monument is carved into the granite cliff face of Stone Mountain, outside Atlanta, Georgia. The park surrounding the monument remains the state’s most-visited tourist destination. Begun in 1915 and finished only in 1972, the monument has been used as a tool for embezzling donations, a rallying-point for resistance to integration, and an inspiration for the revival of the Ku Klux Klan – not once but twice. This talk argues that understanding the monument’s long history is crucial to current debates about whether it – and America’s many other controversial monuments – should be preserved, modified, or removed.

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: calvertm@winthrop.edu 

Rent

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance
By Jonathan Larson
October 25 -  October 28, 7:30 p.m.
October 29, 2 p.m.
Special Outreach performance: October 27, 10 a.m.
Tickets:  $10 with Winthrop ID/$15 general public
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall

La Vie Boheme! Jonathan Larson's iconic Pulitzer Prize-winning musical that shaped a generation of audiences and taught us all to measure our life in love.  Based loosely on Puccini's La Boheme, Rent follows a year in the life of a group of impoverished young artists and musicians struggling to survive and create in New York's Lower East Side, under the shadow of HIV/Aids.
*This production contains mature content and may not be suitable for children. 

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 
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M.F.A. Open Studio Night

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

Please join us for studio talks and walk throughs of in-progress thesis artwork made by the Fine Arts MFA candidates. Their new studio spaces in Canterbury House are open for visitors to ask questions and enjoy live music and refreshments. 

October 26, 6 P.M.

Canterbury House

Admission: Free and open to public

Commercial Music Ensemble
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

October 26, 7:30 P.M.

The Edge

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

Carolinas Wind Orchestra
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

October 30, 7 P.M.

South Point High School Auditorium

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

Tuba and Euphonium Studio Recital

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 1, 7:30 P.M.

Barnes Recital Hall

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

Hand Drawing: Grabbing Time through Space; Artist Lecture with Dr. Raquel Pelayo

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

November 2, 11 A.M.

Rutledge 119

Professor Raquel Pelayo from the University of Porto - Portugal, will talk about her two decades of experience teaching drawing from observation as a prerequisite for learning architecture. Her approach considers that the body stimulates the brain, which grasps and rediscovers the space outside the body, taking advantage of "natural" human learning.

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: fineartsga@winthrop.edu

I Dream, Winthrop Chorale and Chamber Singers Concert
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 2, 7:30 P.M.

McBryde Hall

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

Jazz Guitar Ensemble
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 6, 7:30 P.M.

Barnes Recital Hall

Admission: Free and open to public  |  Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

Winthrop Symphony Orchestra
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 8, 7:30 P.M.

Richardson Ballroom

Admission: Free and open to public  |  Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

Neesmith Onzeur Artist Talk

Coordinated by Winthrop University Galleries

Artist, Zach Nesmith, aka Neesmith Onzeur, will do a presentation of about his photographic career and experiences in the field.

November 9, 11 A.M.

Rutledge 119

Admission: Free and open to public

NDEO Present's: Professionals in the Dance Field Panel Session

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance

The event sponsored by the National Dance Education Organization will feature a panel of current working professionals in the field of dance. The event serves as an opportunity for students to hear direct insight into the work life within the dance world while also inviting participants into the Q&A session for further discourse in trends and cultural climate.

November 9, 7 P.M.

Johnson Theatre

Admission: Free and open to public

Jazz Ensemble
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 9, 7:30 P.M.

The Edge

Admission: Free and open to public  |  Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu

Brass Studio Recital
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 12, 5 P.M.

Barnes Recital Hall

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

B.F.A. Artist Talks

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts
Artist talks by graduating seniors Rebecca Gaitan and Sophie Metcalf and their faculty mentors Jim Connell and Stacey Davidson

November 14, 11 A.M.

Rutledge 119

*Free and open to the public

Fall One-Act Festival

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance
November 17 & November 18, 7:30 p.m.
November 18 & November 19, 2 p.m.
Tickets:  $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Johnson Studio Theatre, Johnson Hall

A lively, entertaining and eclectic mix of one-act plays directed by advanced theatre students.
*This production contains mature content/language and may not be suitable for children. 

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 
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Company Musical Masterclass with CJ Greer

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 20, 11 A.M.

Barnes Recital Hall

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

Wind Symphony and Symphonic Band Concert
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 28, 7:30 P.M.

Richardson Ballroom

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

Percussion Ensemble
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

November 29, 7:30 P.M.

Barnes Recital Hall

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

Fall Dance Showcase

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Theatre & Dance
November 30 - December 2, 7:30 p.m.
Special Outreach performance: December 1, 10 a.m. 
Sunday, December 3,  2 p.m.
Tickets: $5 with Winthrop ID/$10 general public
Johnson Theatre, Johnson Hall 

A full evening of works choreographed by faculty, guests artists and advanced students, featuring a variety of dance genres.  

Event Contact: boxoffice@winthrop.edu 
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Gloria! featuring Winthrop University Choirs
Ensemble Series

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Music

December 2, 4 P.M., & 7 P.M.

McBryde Hall

Event Contact: music@winthrop.edu 

Time Capsule

An exhibition curated by Art Education Students that explores the cultivation of their K-12 students through the creation of printmaking, interdisciplinary, and photography artworks.

Coordinated by Winthrop University Department of Fine Arts

December 4 - December 22

Lewandowski Student Gallery

Admission: Free and open to public

Event Contact: galleries@winthrop.edu

Musical and dance performances featuring Winthrop students performing classic 70's hits from artists around the globe.

Admission:  Free and open to the public
Event Contact: oneillj@winthrop.edu  | 803/524-6052