Art majors hard at work

AMANDA POPOVITCH STAFF WRITER AVP722@CABRINI EDU

Many students may pass through the second floor of the Widener Center headed for the lecture hall or the Student Life Office, but many may not take the time to glance up at the glass cases lining the walls there. Within these cases is evidence of a fruitful fine arts program here at Cabrini. Student artwork fills the walls and is displayed for everyone to see. However, many students may be unfamiliar with the world of the fine arts department and fine arts majors.

Students in other disciplines may have visions of drafty loft apartments in New York and endlessly trying to sell artwork to tiny art galleries. However there is far more to the art world than j ust these inaccurate visions. There are a number of promising careers that involve art and are viable options for fine art majors. The advertising and communications worlds are full of opportunities for original artists to create logos and design marketing presentations using their own drawings and creations. Opportunities can also be found in the more pure art world as a museum curator, in art restoration or as a gallery manager. Graphic design and other design fields are also quickly becoming commonplace careers for those with an interest in art. Art education is also another imperative field for those with an interest in art to consider, as the continued education of younger generations in this amazing field is vital.

However, a fine art major is not for the faint of heart. Those who feel they will slide easily through the fine arts curriculum and quickly into a job are sorely mistaken. Hard work and dedication are as much a part of the art world as they are to any other major, if not more so. However,

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Friday, Oct. 7

Mae / Circa Survive / Mute Math / Working Title at 7:00 p.m. at The Trocadero Theatre

Decemberists / Cass McCombs at 8:30 p.m. at The Electric Factory

Metric / Most Serene Republic / Lovely Feathers at 8:00 p.m. at The First Unitarian Church

Saturday, Oct. 8 the benefits of experiencing art far outweigh the necessary dedication. Art give students the chance to be creative and opens up many mediums through which they can express themselves. This c reative outlet fosters critical thinking and other key skills that are the base of a liberal arts education. Art also spills over into many other majors and subjects.

Locally Philadelphia also offers many schools where those with an interest can continue their art education. The Art Institute of Philadelphia, The Philadelphia College of Art and Design, The Drexel University College of Media Arts and Design and The University of the Arts in Philadelphia are just a few of the schools locally where students could continue onto after their time here at Cabrini.

“ If you are really committed the career will come,” Lisa Learner-Wagner, associate professor of art of the mentality of students who pursue a career in art, said. She went on to say, “Really dedicated artists are big thinkers and they see the big picture, which is more than a paycheck every two weeks.” And it is clear from the students who are fine art majors that they are passionate about pursuing art and this supercedes many of their other concerns about life after college. “I have always wanted to do art and I feel there is a lot you can do with it,” Victoria Griffin, a junior graphic design major, said. o c a l t t a l e n t o n d i s p l a y

“They have an inner passion that has to be satisfied through involvement with the arts,” Dr. Adeline Bethany, chair of the fine arts department, said of students pursuing a fine art major. Bethany went on to say that she is very happy with the fine art department here at Cabrini and that it is the best she has seen it in many years. The future looks bright for this ever evolving major and hopefully it will continue to expand.

“ Every culture is remembered by their art,” Cassandre Maxwell, an adjunct in the fine art department, said.

So, if you have not already, the next time you stroll through the hallway on the second floor of the Widener Center admire the artwork displayed there and remember that it was created by some very innovative and hard working fellow students , and that these students are leaving a lasting mark on the world through their art.

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Amos Lee at 8:00 p.m. at The Trocadero Theatre

Beck at 8:00 p.m. at The Tweeter Center at the Waterfront

Daniel Lanois with Tortoise at 9:00 p.m. at The Theatre of the Living Arts

Rob Thomas at 8:00 p.m. at The Tower Theatre

Sunday, Oct. 9

David Gray / Jolie Holland at 8:00 p.m. at The Tower Theatre

Fall Out Boy / Starting Line / Motion City Soundtrack / Boys Night Out / Panic! At the Disco at 8:00 p.m. at The Electric Factory

Ike Reilly Assassination / Odiorne / Cocoon at 8:00 p.m. at The Khyber

Monday, Oct. 10

Fall Out Boy / Starting Line / Motion City Soundtrack / Boys Night Out / Panic! At the Disco at 8:00 p.m. at The Electric Factory

Rolling Stones at 7:30 p.m. at The Wachovia Center

Turbonegro / Early Man / Bad Wizard at 8:00 p.m. at The Theatre of the Living Arts

Blues Traveler at 7:00 p.m. at The Trocadero Theatre

Wednesday, Oct. 12

Jason Mraz / Raul Midon / Carbon Leaf at 8:00 p.m. at The Electric Factory

John Vanderslice / Capitol Years / Mobius Band at 8:00 p.m. at The First Unitarian Church

My Morning Jacket / Kathleen Edwards at 9:00 p.m. at The Theatre of the Living Arts

Rolling Stones at 7:30 p.m. at The Wachovia Center

Thursday, Oct. 13

Fiery Furnaces / Man Man at 8:00 p.m. at The First Unitarian Church

Foo Fighters / Weezer / Hot Hot Heat at 7:00 p.m. at The Wachovia Center

ASHLEY WEYLER NEWS EDITOR ARW723@CABRINI EDU

To all those heavy metal and hardcore music fans out there, check out Cabrini’s own On the 8th Day, who is headlining at the Trocadero’s balcony bar on Oct. 16, 2005. Tickets are $10.

On the 8th Day is comprised of lead singer Pat Hill, a junior criminal justice and sociology major, guitarist Eric Herbster of West Chester, bassist Brian Marchesani of Springfield, and drummer Gabe Falgie of Springfield.

This isn’t the first time On the 8th Day has played at the Trocadero; in fact they have played on the main stage three times. Other recent performances were held at the Grape Street Pub in Manayunk and at Fennario’s in West Chester. Their music has also been featured on WYSP’s Loud and Local with Tommy Conwell.

Opening for On the 8th Day is another Cabrini band, Altrucide. Members include Dave Spina, vocals, Jeff Foley on lead guitar, Dave Capece on rhythm guitar,

Marty Shea on bass, and ETN on drums. Also opening the show is Arcus to Ursa.

Hill said, “If you want to go, it’s going to be a lot of fun. There are going to be three extremely talented bands.”

Doors open at 6 p.m. and Arcus to Ursa goes on at 7 p.m.

You may also check out each band’s Myspace accounts: www.myspace.com/ontheeighthday; www.myspace.com/altrucide; and www.myspace.com/arcustoursa . There you will be able to listen to the featured band’s songs, read up more about them and even add them if you are a myspace.com member.

If you would like to purchase tickets, you can e-mail Pat Hill at pjh723@cabrini.edu. You can also search “On the 8th Day” on Ticketmaster and purchase them on-line.

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