Clemson Visual Arts

Clemson artist showcases woodcut print in White House’s Art x Climate gallery

Associate Professor of Art Todd Anderson has garnered national recognition with the inclusion of his exceptional woodcut print of Andrews Glacier in the inaugural Art x Climate gallery released by the White House as part of the Fifth National Climate Assessment.  Anderson’s artwork, a testament to his commitment to environmental awareness, forms a pivotal component of a […]

Joey Manson selected for the inaugural class of Creative Inquiry (CI) Faculty Fellows

We’re excited to share the news that Art Faculty, Joey Manson has been selected for the inaugural class of Creative Inquiry (CI) Faculty Fellows. This prestigious recognition is a testament to Joey’s dedication to academic excellence and commitment to advancing the Creative Inquiry + Undergraduate Research program. As a sculptor with a profound interest in […]

Clemson University celebrates artistic excellence with fall showcases

CLEMSON – The Clemson Visual Arts at Clemson University is set to celebrate artistic excellence with a series of fall showcases featuring a diverse array of compelling student exhibitions. The public is invited to witness the exceptional work of rising art undergraduates showcased in various exhibits, including the highly anticipated Annual Ceramic Bowl Sale. Notable […]

Art exhibitions on display throughout campus

  November 17, 2021 The Clemson Visual Arts (CVA) at Clemson University has seen an outstanding season of events this semester. From artist’s talks to student exhibitions, the CVA calendar has unique and transformative experiences centering on academic learning. Clemson visual art students, faculty and some alumni artwork are on full display in several of […]

Clemson faculty art sets the mood in ‘Dear Evan Hansen’ movie

September 27, 2021 The artwork of Todd Anderson, Associate Professor of Art at Clemson University, will make an appearance on the sets of the new Universal Pictures film adaptation of the hit Broadway musical, “Dear Evan Hansen.” “His work was so beautiful, I loved every single thing about it,” said Lauren Adams Jones, who purchased set […]

A century of creativity: Greenville artist Jeanet Dreskin nears 100th birthday

Jay King Jeanet S. Dreskin working on painting. Photos provided When Greenville artist Jeanet Dreskin was born in New Orleans on September 29, 1921, Warren Harding was president, women’s suffrage was little more than a year old and aviation was a cutting-edge novelty.The world has changed dramatically in the century since, but the one constant in her […]

Art chair shares lessons learned from President’s Leadership Institute

June 14, 2021 The President’s Leadership Institute is a nine-month leadership development program at that invests, supports and develops personal leadership in a diverse community of faculty and staff. Each year, 25 Clemson University employees are selected to participate in the program. Valerie Zimany, Art Department Chair, represented the College of Architecture, Arts and Humanities in the […]

“The Self Outside” A MFA Thesis Exhibit

March 1 – 11, 2021 Lee Gallery, Clemson University Virtual Artist Presentations – Monday, March 8, 5:30 p.m. Contact visualarts@clemson.edu to reserve your spot for this virtual presentation. The Rudolph E. Lee Gallery at Clemson University, Clemson, SC presents The Self Outside, an MFA Thesis Exhibition showcasing drawings by Lori Brook Johnson and sculptures by Ashley […]

Internationally renowned artist Chakaia Booker and Master Printmaker Justin Sanz to present a virtual talk at Clemson University

January 27, 2021 Internationally recognized sculptor, Chakaia Booker and Master Printmaker, Justin Sanz of the EFA Robert Blackburn Printmaking Workshop will virtually present an artist talk at Clemson University on Tuesday, Feb. 2, at 5:30 p.m. The presentation is being held in conjunction with the exhibition “Chakaia Booker: Auspicious Behavior” in the Lee Gallery at Clemson University. “We are honored to have the […]