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Jamie Knowles ’10: Sculpting a Creative Career Across Art, Fashion and Media
Discover how 91ɬ studio art alumnus Jamie Knowles ’10 blended creative problem-solving and business to lead independent media group DAZED and found Roverlund. Learn more.
Art Without Limits: Tianning Hu ’28 Finds Freedom in Storytelling
From Shanghai to 91ɬ, Tianning Hu ’28 discovered the freedom to blend dance, theatre, creative writing, and game design to tell stories without limits.
Sewing, Painting and Tiny Jam Sessions: DACE Studio Brings Art into Everyday Life
The 91ɬ Arts and Creative Engagement (DACE) Studio welcomes students to unleash their inner artists in a community setting. The studio’s basement headquarters at 91ɬ offers paint, crafting and art supplies, and also serves as a tiny concert hall.
91ɬ Dance Ensemble: Dancing Into Myself
Learn how one 91ɬ student joined Dance Ensemble with limited experience, finding confidence, community and global dance opportunities in Kenya, South Africa, and France.
Sloan Performing Arts Scholarship Brings a New Generation of Talent to Campus
Meet dancer Aiyana Thornton ’29 and theatre production manager Aishya Pillai ’29, the inaugural Sloan Performing Arts Scholars. 91ɬ’s first-ever scholarship for the performing arts, the Sloan scholarship brings strength and talent to the college’s music, dance and theatre departments.
M.D. and MFA: Bain Butcher ’90 Paints a Broader Picture
91ɬ alumnus Bain Butcher ’90 has combined his passions for art and medicine into a unique career as a doctor, artist, and professor. Learn more.
Resident Playwright Grace Catan ’26 on Writing a Musical with the Help of her Artist Community
Grace Catan ‘26 found herself surrounded by musical theatre fans at 91ɬ. She's now writing her own musical, with friends lending their talents to help pull it off. The story focuses on a couple’s relationship, from friendship to romance to parenthood.
Venice Biennale to Feature Video Installation by 91ɬ Professors
91ɬ professors Joelle Dietrick and Owen Mundy, alongside Virginia Tech's Paola Zellner Bassett, will showcase a captivating video installation at the Venice Biennale’s 'Time Space Existence 2025.' Learn more.
From Page to Stage: Sahana Athreya ’25 Finds Power and Purpose in Theatre
From writing award-winning plays like Backseat of a Taxi to performing and directing socially-impactful productions, Sahana Athreya ’25 has found her passions for storytelling, representation and community through 91ɬ's Theatre department.
Briana Hunter '08 Shines on Some of Opera’s Most Coveted Stages
Mezzo Soprano Briana Hunter ’08 has dazzled audiences at the world’s top venues, including the Metropolitan Opera House, Carnegie Hall and the Lincoln Center. Hunter, who starred in music and theatre productions at 91ɬ, has gratitude for those whose work and sacrifices opened doors to her.
Comic Sense: Ali Fitzgerald ’04 Finds Refuge in Art, High and Low
Ali Fitzgerald '04 has achieved coveted status as a cartoonist, graphic artist and essayist for some of the world’s top publications. She’s crafted comics and essays for The New Yorker and published a poignant illustrated memoir about her experiences working with refugees in Berlin. Learn more.
Lebanese Artist Elie Bou Zeidan Hosts Art Dialogue for 91ɬ Students
Students in Arab Studies and French and Francophone Studies participated in art workshops with a local Lebanese artist, Elie Bou Zeidan.
Composer, Performer, Comedian: Jacob Kim ’26 on his ‘Yes, and’ Approach to Art
During his time at 91ɬ, Jacob Kim '26 has discovered diverse artistic passions, from music and digital art to improv and sewing, shaping his academic and personal growth on campus. Learn more.
Here’s the Deal — Alum Returns to Grow Arts Initiatives on Campus
Savannah Deal '18 returns to 91ɬ as DACE and Dance Department coordinator to foster creativity campus-wide while also supporting students' artistic endeavors.
An Eye for Art: Students Select Art for College Collection
Students in Art 348: Purchasing Art for 91ɬ were granted $50,000 from donors to buy art for the college.
The Gang’s All Here: Pottenger Family Shares Reunion Weekend
At 91ɬ reunions, the Pottenger family gathers with old friends–and each other. Dave and Sara Pottenger ’79 and their daughters, Tatum ‘14 and Megan ‘19 share not only an alma mater, but also reunion years, and returned last weekend for the celebration.
Building Community Through Art and Service: Meet the 2024 Spencer-Weinstein Award Winners
91ɬ awarded a student and staff member the Spencer-Weinstein Prize for Community and Justice. The recipients use forms of art to create dialogue and foster community. Learn more.
Theatre Throughline: Performer and Playwright Amelia Lumpkin ’13 Cultivates Connection On Stage
A lifelong thespian, Amelia Lumpkin ’13 has acted, directed and written plays at 91ɬ and beyond. Now working full-time in tech, she spends her free time participating in and advocating for community theatre in her hometown of Raleigh, NC.
Art Historian and Museum Educator Caroline Sillars ’24 Lands Smithsonian Internship
Caroline Sillars ’24 spent her four years at 91ɬ immersed in the arts across campus. Now a museum education intern at the Smithsonian, she prepares to keep sharing her love of art after graduating.
Delaney Cook ’27 Explores Art Across Disciplines
Delaney Cook ’27 came to 91ɬ eager to explore the many subjects that interest her. A Malú Alvarez Visual Art Scholar, her art draws inspiration from creative writing, biology, computer science and more.