ArtsFest 2010 Celebration
A free arts celebration open to all –
April 19-23, 2010
ArtsFest, Marianopolis College’s free
week-long arts celebration, is an excellent opportunity for aspiring
artists, filmmakers, musicians and writers in all areas of study to
showcase their talents alongside those of Marianopolis faculty and
staff. The annual event is a joint initiative of the departments of
English and Liberal and Creative Arts.
Highlights
April 19 to April 23
- Alumni Association Art Contest: Student art
contest, sponsored by the Marianopolis College Alumni Association.
- Student theatre
production of Medea.
- Display of student chapbooks and visual art in the Library.
April 19
- Literary journal launch: The Marianopolis Literary Journal features students’ creative writing and art.
Professionally printed and bound, the journal was distributed
throughout the week. The 2009 Literary Journal may also be viewed.
- Dirty Laundry cabaret: Faculty, staff and
alumni showed off their creative prowess. An art exhibit, readings,
music and good conversation.
- Play: Medea.
April 20
- ATSA :
In conjunction with Earth Week and Greening Marianopolis.
- Organic and fair trade bake sale: Sponsored
by the Green Team.
- Student work: Videos, animations,
performances.
- Play: Medea.
April 21
- ArtsFest
Concert :
Some of the Professional Music Program's most talented students and
alumni offered up an evening of classical music.
April 22
- Poet’s café: Readings and
performances of students’ creative writing.
- Student Lounge, Digital Music.
- Homemade cleaners and beauty products.
- Art show vernissage, theatre
vignettes.