Art

‘Helena’s Time’ opens at Boren Art Gallery

An art exhibit commemorating Taylor’s second-oldest building is now open to the public.

Open to learn: Frizzell spends semester in Orvieto

Studying art in the birthplace of western art and society is truly a once in a lifetime experience. It’s one that junior illustration major Emma Frizzell is embracing every moment as she completes a semester abroad in Orvieto, Italy.

At the intersection of art and identity: ‘My Name is Asher Lev’

Art, religion, culture, identity and the angst of young adulthood are all encompassed in “My Name Is Asher Lev” by Chaim Potok.

Wind Ensemble to offer a finals week reprieve with Pops Concert

The Wind Ensemble invites students to take a break and destress on the first night of finals with their annual spring Pops Concert.

‘Star Wars’ sweeps top spots at Airband

A not so long time ago on a campus not so far away, Taylor’s 41st Airband took over Rediger Auditorium with lively performances from dorms all across campus.

Upcoming Symphony Concert seeks to create an evening of unforgettable music

The attention of all in the room falls upon a violinist standing up to lead her ensemble members into a unified chord. Before long, overtures of music are set in motion, testing new chords and rhythms and taking listeners to a place they’ve never been before.

Disney’s Snow White crashes with critics and fans

Disney’s 2025 Snow White live action remake of the 1937 Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs has accumulated record low reviews mere weeks after its release.

Taylor’s Wind Ensemble Prepares for Upcoming Performance

Taylor’s wind ensemble will perform for a multi-generational audience over Heritage Weekend on April 25 at 4 p.m. They hope to pack Rediger Chapel Auditorium with an audience of grandparents and students to listen to their lively pieces.

Taylor Idol: a night of competition, singing and laughter

“I hated almost every performance, and I think this is the last time Taylor Idol will ever be hosted,” Bryce Swift, senior management major, said while playing the role of a stereotypical harsh critic for Taylor Idol.

Sense and Sensibility brings romance and humor to stage

Expressive voices and illustrious characters with posh accents flooded Mitchell Theatre on Feb. 20-23.

A Journey of Growth for the Music Teacher

“Soon enough, I'll have a room full of students who are singing about the glory of God!” Bethany Myers, a music education senior said.

Soul Signatures

Could art, faith, and professional therapy collide in just one painting?

Students ART250C is open to all majors

“There's just something grounding about putting our hands in clay,” Jeremie Riggleman, assistant professor of art at Taylor, said.

Birrama inspires ‘come as you are’ attitude

Being part of a community as tightly-knit as Taylor University’s often brings together a network of people that have a lot in common with each other. Yet, even on a campus where people can have so many similarities, there is much diversity to be celebrated. Birrama Creative is a Taylor group with a vision to do just that.

Finding truth in art

We were created to create. 

The celebration of an artist’s journey

Each year, seniors in the art department collaborate to consider how they might showcase their portfolios to colleagues, friends and family. Historically, the seniors have been separated between groupings of their different art majors; the illustration, graphic design and photography students’ showcase usually takes place at a different time than that of the studio art, art therapy and art education students. This year, the art seniors chose to come together: one show, one night.

Smoke from Kiln triggers alarm in Metcalf

Smoke spread into Modelle Metcalf Visual Arts Center (Metcalf) on Thursday morning, triggering the fire alarms around 10:15 a.m. Students and faculty evacuated the building and waited for the fire department to check the vicinity.

Upland and TU partner on mural

“Welcome to Upland” — the words that travelers and members of the Upland community will regularly pass by as a part of the downtown’s new, developing mural. The design will be located on the south-facing wall of Witters Bullpen. The mural is set to be revealed on May 3, accompanied by a celebration from 5 p.m.-7:30 p.m. at NearSpace Park — all are welcome to join in the festivities.

The case of the Korean cosmetic surgery industry

Going where the wild things are: Illustration students see St. Louis

This semester, Illustration 2 students are putting theory into practice, exploring their field by creating a children’s book or graphic novel of their choice.