“Art is the most intense mode of individualism that the world has known.”
— Oscar WildePhoto: Sorenson Arts Scholars Spring 2023 (clockwise from top left): Julian Ivarra, Nora Ryan, Caroline Clark, Colby Martel, Illiana Redding, Gabi Garozzo, BabsonARTS Director, Leslie Chiu. Photo by Nile Hawver. Cover: Crow with Scarf and Cane by Taylor Lunt.
by Richard Block
Wednesday, September 6, 5:00 P.M.
FREE and open to the public. Reservations encouraged at babsonarts.org
EXHIBIT ON VIEW
August 29–October 13, M-F 9:00 A.M.– 5:00 P.M.
Hollister Gallery
Antelope Canyon, located in Navajo Territory in Page, Arizona, has been shaped by millions of years of erosion from flash floods and was named for the herds of pronghorn antelope that once roamed the area. It was discovered relatively recently in the early 1900’s and has become one of the most photographed destinations in the Southwest, in part due to pictures appearing as Windows 7 desktop wallpaper. Richard Block describes himself as an amateur photographer who loves the artistic designs, patterns, and colors found in nature. This first exhibition of his work showcases Richard’s photographic series of the Upper and Lower Antelope Canyons from his visit to the area in May 2022, sharing a surreal walk through a natural wonder that many will never see in person.
Richard Block is an Assistant Professor of Practice in the Accounting and Law Division at Babson. He started teaching at Babson in 2006 in the graduate school and since 2017 has been teaching Managerial Accounting in the undergraduate school. He is also the faculty advisor to the Students Against Gravity improv troupe, Women’s Rugby Club, Women’s Volleyball team, and the Babson Car Club.
Monday, October 2, 7:00 P.M.
Run time 10 minutes, followed by a moderated talk.
Carling-Sorenson Theater
FREE and open to the public. Reservations encouraged at babsonarts.org
A young non-binary person struggles with intrusive thoughts about their first polyamorous relationship. When they meet their metamour (i.e., their partner’s other partner) for the first time, small triggers threaten a deeper psychological unraveling. Based loosely on the filmmaker’s own experience and produced in part with a Student Arts Grant, BabsonARTS is proud to present the film’s first public screening followed by a talk with the film’s writer and director, Casey Lynch and filmmaker Dan Schwartz. They will discuss the filmmaking process, the challenges of fundraising, and how this project was an act of self-expression but also a powerful tool for succeeding in the business world and beyond.
Casey Lynch (they/them) is an entrepreneur and filmmaker based in Boston. They graduated from Babson’s MBA program in 2023 and received a Student Arts Grant from BabsonARTS to write and direct their first short film. Previously Casey was a teacher, a mental health counselor, and owner of a local composting business called CERO Cooperative. They studied English and creative writing and won the UPenn Signma Kappa Fiction Prize for Best Undergraduate Short Story.
Daniel Blake Schwartz is a Boston-based filmmaker whose short films have screened at festivals throughout the United States and Europe. Many of his films center around themes of class, social isolation, and addiction. His short film, Cotton Fever, about the opiate crisis in Boston is currently touring at festivals around the US and Dan is in pre-production on a feature-length version, bringing to life many of his own stories and those from the recovery community.
Wednesday, October 11, 5:00 P.M.
Carling-Sorenson Theater
FREE and open to the public. Reservations encouraged at babsonarts.org
We are in a moment where the reach of religious institutions, the protection of first amendment rights, and the contents of school curriculums are contested subjects in political campaigns and public forums. While the debates around these crucial issues have taken on a new momentum in recent months, there are deep historic roots beneath the current discourse. This fall The Empty Space Theater will produce Sheri Wilner’s play Kingdom City, which uses a high school production of Arthur Miller’s play The Crucible to explore religion, community values, and censorship. Ahead of the production, Sheri Wilner and K. Healan Gaston will examine the tension between personal beliefs and civil liberties within the context of key moments in the political and cultural history of the United States and from the perspectives of their respective disciplines and current work.
Sheri Wilner is an award-winning playwright and Associate Chair and Director of MFA Playwriting for the Actors Studio Drama School at Pace University. Dr. K. Healan Gaston is Lecturer in American Religious History and Ethics at Harvard Divinity School.
Directed By Colm Bairéad
Tuesday, October 17, 7:00 P.M.
Carling-Sorenson Theater
FREE and open to the public. Reservations encouraged at babsonarts.org
Based on the novella “Foster” by Claire Keegan, The Quiet Girl is a 2022 Irish coming-of-age drama set in Rural Ireland in 1981. Nine-year-old Cait is sent away from her overcrowded, dysfunctional family to live with distant cousins for the summer. Quietly struggling at school and at home, she has learned to hide in plain sight from those around her. By the end of the summer, she discovers an important lesson about the transformative power of love and the meaning of family.
Post-film discussion will be held immediately following the screening.
Co-presented by the Global Film Series and the Arts and Humanities Division.
Tuesday, October 24, 5:00 P.M.
Hollister Gallery
FREE and open to the public. Reservations encouraged at babsonarts.org
Waterline features a fast-paced hour of literary works from Babson College faculty and staff fiction writers, poets, and essayists. The selection is always intriguing and often includes works in progress not yet in publication. Recently featured authors: Ellen Argyros, Steve Bauer, Jordan Escobar, Melissa Leonard, Wes Miller, Mary O’Donoghue, Mary Pinard, and Elizabeth Young.
Co-presented with the Arts and Humanities Division.
Photos by Emily Wang.
ARTIST TALK AND RECEPTION
Thursday, October 26, 5:00 P.M. FREE and open to the public. Reservations encouraged at babsonarts.org
EXHIBIT ON VIEW
October 26–January 5, M-F 9:00 A.M.–5:00 P.M.
Hollister Gallery
Artist and student Taylor Lunt ’24 received a Student Arts Grant from BabsonARTS to explore new painting techniques and styles while studying abroad in Toulouse, France in Spring 2023. In addition to his signature watercolor work, Taylor wanted to learn different techniques using oils, which capture a depth that holds his characters in exciting new ways. “I produced this collection as a visual travel log during my time in France and broader Europe. With it, I hope to remember and share the joy that cultural eccentricities have shown me. Each piece directly reflects its French surroundings; observing the style, landscapes, colors, and beauty that France has to offer. Vendors selling artichokes, the Garonne River reflecting sun, the little pie birds who fly outside my window; these daily models of life and light have shaped my work indefinitely.”
Taylor Lunt is a senior at Babson studying Strategic Management and Global Business. He enjoys blending a lifelong passion for art with his ongoing business education, and in doing so learns a great deal about both.
Directed by Beth Wynstra
Thursday, November 2 and Saturday, November 4, 7:00 P.M.
Friday, November 3, 2:00 P.M.
Carling-Sorenson Theater
Tickets $15; Babson faculty/staff $10; Students $5
Inspired by true events, Kingdom City investigates the significant consequences when art, religion, sex, and censorship intersect in a small Midwestern town. When displaced New York director Miriam finds herself in Kingdom City, Missouri, she reluctantly agrees to direct a high school production of Arthur Miller’s The Crucible. As the play unlocks and parallels the students’ repressed desires, a local youth minister threatens to cancel the play, creating a firestorm where first loves and First Amendment rights collide in compelling ways.
KINGDOM CITY is presented by special arrangement with Broadway Licensing, LLC, servicing the Dramatists Play Service collection. (www.dramatists.com)
Monday, December 4, 7:00 P.M.
Carling-Sorenson Theater
FREE and open to the public. Reservations encouraged at babsonarts.org
The Babson Music Collective is rooted in the jazz traditions of improvisation and creative expression. The group finds inspiration in a range of musical styles, from pop and afro-beat to classic jazz standards. Drawing on each member’s personal playing style and experiences, the Collective creates unique arrangements for all the music it plays. The Babson Music Collective performs at several concerts and events throughout the year, with the goal of fostering a community of Babson’s many student musicians and listeners.
Catch the Babson Music Collective at the Wellesley Free Library on Sunday, November 12. Details at www.wellesleyfreelibrary.org
Photo by Cassidy Riley.
FREE and open to the public. Reservations encouraged at babsonarts.org
BabsonARTS presents interesting and fun movies for all ages to enjoy on the big screen in the Carling-Sorenson Theater. Free movie snacks are provided.
Made possible in part by the Stearns Memorial Film Society Fund.
Directed by Joe Johnston
Sunday, October 15, 1:00 P.M.
Rated PG-13. Run time 100 minutes.
A magical board game unleashes a world of adventure on young, orphaned siblings, Peter and Judy Shepherd, who unwittingly release a man who’s been trapped inside the game’s mythical realm for nearly three decades. Now, the wild and incessant beat of the jungle’s tribal drums is calling for the now-adult Alan and the other hesitant players, as the one who rolls the dice must never leave undone what the roll has started. Has anyone ever escaped from the game and Jumanji’s formidable foes? Roll the dice and unleash the excitement!
Directed by Hayao Miyazaki
Sunday, September 10, 1:00 P.M.
Rated PG. Run time 125 minutes
Chihiro’s family is moving to a new house, but when they stop on the way to explore an abandoned theme park, her parents undergo a mysterious transformation and Chihiro is whisked into a world of fantastic spirits ruled over by the sorceress, Yubaba. Put to work in a magical bathhouse for spirits and demons, Chihiro must use all her wits to survive in this strange new place, find a way to free her parents and return to the normal world.
Directed by Michael Gracey
Sunday, November 19, 1:00 P.M.
Rated PG. Run time 105 minutes.
Hugh Jackman stars in this bold and original musical – inspired by the ambition and imagination of P.T. Barnum – celebrating the birth of show business and dreams coming to life. Growing up in the early 1800s, P.T. Barnum displays a natural talent for publicity and promotion. After trying his hands at various jobs, P.T. turns to show business to indulge his limitless imagination, rising from nothing to create the Barnum & Bailey Circus. Featuring catchy musical numbers, extraordinary acts and daring acrobatic feats, Barnum’s mesmerizing spectacle soon takes the world by storm to become the greatest show on Earth.
Come explore your creativity! Workshops are in-person and open to current Babson, Olin, and Wellesley students, faculty, and staff. Materials and instruction are provided; no prior experience needed. Registration is required and will open two weeks prior to each workshop at babsonarts.org. Workshops fill quickly. If sold out, email babsonarts@babson.edu to inquire about a wait list.
Tuesday, September 12, 5:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M.
2D/3D Studio (Trim 215)
FREE. Registration opens August 28.
Create monotype prints with Gelli Plates, vegan non-gelatin plates that allow you to make easy monotypes by hand without a printing press. This quick and fun method of printing allows for a lot of experimentation with colors, layers, textures, and stencils. Approach it like a painting with brushes, use pre-made or selfmade stencils, or simply use leaves, feathers, and string to mask out different shapes. We will have numerous stencils, leaves, feathers, and more, but please feel free to bring your own as well. Please dress accordingly and expect to get paint on your clothes.
Tuesday, November 7, 5:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M.
2D/3D Studio (Trim 215)
FREE. Registration opens October 23.
Learn basic techniques and how to manipulate watercolor. Experiment with different effects and additives like salt, isopropyl alcohol, plastic wrap, and masking and resists. Create abstract designs and watch as the water and paint flow, merge, and produce often unexpected and exciting results. Please dress accordingly and expect to get paint on your clothes.
Tuesday, October 3, 5:00 P.M.–7:00 P.M.
2D/3D Studio (Trim 215)
FREE. Registration opens September 18.
Roll, shape, and glue strips of paper to create simple dimensional patterns or intricate, complex designs. Paper quilling is an ancient technique that can be used in scrapbooking, cardmaking, paper flowers, jewelry, mobiles, and wall art. Come learn the basics, practice making different shapes, and assemble them to create exciting designs.
There is no shortage of talented and passionate student artists at Babson. These are just a few of the student-led groups that perform and create on campus. Students wishing to learn about these and other clubs and organizations on campus should visit belong.babson.edu
AMAN exists to increase awareness surrounding the countries comprising South Asia through unification of the diverse people, culture, and languages.
Performance: November 16, 8:00 P.M.
@amanbabson
@amanbabson
BAPSA is an Asian cultural student organization for undergraduates. All students are welcome to find a tightknit community, connect based on Asian heritage, or to simply learn more about various Asian cultures. East Meets West Performance: November 10, 8:00 P.M.
@BabsonAsianPacificStudentAssociation
@babsonbapsa
Babson College Radio provides community members media and live entertainment via talk shows, podcasts, music streams, open mics, and concerts. They provide a platform and support for students to create content and events. Find events throughout the semester on belong.babson
@babsonradio
@babsonradio
The Babson Creative Community seeks to connect students who are passionate about content creation, especially for social media platforms like YouTube, Instagram, and TikTok. Members create their own content, receive and offer feedback, analyze successful strategies, and grow together!
Find more information on belong.babson
BDE is the largest student-run organization on campus and produces show-stopping performances each semester that showcase the talented dancers and choreographers of Babson. Performances: December 1 and 2, 8:00 P.M.
@babsondance
@babsondanceensemble
The Babson Players produce, perform, promote, and create a space for unity in the living arts for members of the Babson community and surrounding public primarily through the production of professional, highquality theater including plays, musicals, and other theatrical projects. Performances: October 26 and 27, 7:00 P.M.
@BabsonPlayers
@babsonPlayers
The Babson Rocket Pitches a cappella group is a co-ed group of undergraduate students who share a passion for vocal music and performance. Performance: December 3, 6:00 P.M.
@babsonrocketpitches
@rocketpitches
CREATE aspires to enrich the Babson community by encouraging all Babson students to create. The group is a collective of students who enjoy making things together and regularly host events embracing all forms of artistic mediums and expressions.
@createinthestudio
@createinthestudio
SAG specializes in short form improv games and have weekly practices open to all levels of experience in addition to monthly shows, providing laughter and entertainment to all students whether they partipate or observe. Performance and event schedule available on belong.babson
@SAGBabson
@sagbabson
The BabsonARTS Student Arts Grants provide funding for specific artistic projects as well as mentorship and support from BabsonARTS resources, staff, and affiliates from the application process through the execution of the project. The goal of these grants is to support any interested Babson College student by creating the opportunity to pursue a creative project, whether identifying as an artist or not. Grants are only available to currently enrolled Babson students. Applications for individual or group projects are accepted each semester. For more information or an application form, email babsonarts@babson.edu.
Beach Rose 1 by Chloe Rourke-Nicholas ’23
Photo by Seághan McKay
ARTScapades is an opportunity for current Babson students, staff, and faculty to connect while attending amazing local performances and exhibits. Sponsored and subsidized by BabsonARTS, members of the Babson community can purchase discounted tickets to theatre, museums, music, dance and more in the Greater Boston area (transportation to events is not provided). Email abrand@babson.edu for more information on upcoming offerings and how to purchase tickets.
Photo: Boston Ballet’s The Nutcracker. Photo by Liza Voll/Boston Ballet
BabsonARTS events take place on the picturesque campus of Babson College located in Wellesley, Massachusetts. Babson is a recognized leader in entrepreneurial education whose purpose is to empower learners anywhere to create lasting economic and social value for themselves, their communities, and the world.
The Sorenson Center for the Arts is located at 19 Babson College Drive. Free parking is available in the Trim Parking Lot, a short walk from the theater.
Support for BabsonARTS programs is made possible through the ongoing generosity of Richard W. Sorenson M ’68, P ’97, ’00, and Sandra L. Sorenson P ’98, ’00, and other donations from alumni and patrons.
