Art

When Mud Becomes a Masterpiece

From Aug. 29 to Oct. 20., Taylor’s Metcalf Art Gallery was the venue for the "Out of Indiana Clay Invitational," where local artists showcased their skills and demonstrated the possibilities achievable with a simple medium like clay.

Art students paint a pathway for the next generation

Every year, the art education majors take Elementary Methods of Art. As a part of the course, they teach homeschoolers during the class period.

A creative surrounded by other student creators

On a campus brimming with artistic expression, Lynden Hight uses her passion for the arts to bring a new creative outlook to campus. The student-led marketing team at Taylor University, Birrama Creative, has elected Hight as its president for the 2023-2024 school year. 

Stickers communicate stories, open the door to new relationships

Take a look around campus and you will see a common student essential: water bottles and laptops. Students and professors alike have found ways to allow their personalities and interests to shine through by adding stickers to their personal items. 

Freshman Aspen Postma explores self-expression through art

The saying goes that a picture is worth a thousand words — but how many pictures does it take to communicate your true identity?  For Aspen Postma, a freshman artist transitioning from a major in art education to pre-art therapy, the answer was 12. One dozen art pieces. One dozen attempts at learning the meaning of self-expression.

Global Engagement presents new Earth Day art installation

Off the field: De'Ariss Hope and Darien Taylor produce music, film

De’Ariss Hope and Darien Taylor’s vision is not exclusive to the football field. Their abilities expand to the creative landscape. The two major in Film and Media Production creating award-winning films and carving out their path in the entertainment world.

Community art program returns and offers classes to local students

The Taylor University art department is offering classes to local students ranging from kindergarten to high school seniors.

In the Silence: Art professor creates beauty out of hardship, grief

Some forms of grief never truly disappear. They leave a mark, an invisible scar, even as time moves on and the rest of the world begins to forget.

Boren Art Gallery opens inside Helena Memorial Hall

Western Art Museum officially opens its doors to the public. Read about this story by writer Will Riddell at theechonews.com.

Naatz’s journey to Taylor through the highs and lows

Senior Liz Naatz’s story to Taylor includes growth and perseverance.

Western Art exhibit expected to open in spring

Steinbach’s art exhibit showcased at Metcalf

Art department previews showcases for this school year

Heartbreak, art intersect

New mural enhances the town of Matthews

 The history of Matthews is being displayed on the town’s newest mural — a mural designed by Taylor alumna, Abby Braswell.

Recknagel uncovers her passion to create

Senior art student, Sara Recknagel, describes her journey as an artist through looking at her time at Taylor. 

Learning the poetry of life

Student artist showcases abstract art at local coffee shop

Indiana Wesleyan students, Emily Phillippe, displays her art at The Bridge as their Artist of the Month. 

‘Parnassus’ aims to unify writers

The staff behind 'Parnassus' gears up for a new publication in the midst of change.