Two women stand on a stage in an outdoor setting. One is speaking into a microphone.

Artists Dorothy Chan and Lucy Yao — known as Chromic Duo — presented an evening of augmented reality, soundscapes and storytelling in a fall event titled “Ocean of Memories.” In the Swaim Amphitheater in Aggie Park, guests experienced an augmented reality soundwalk that explored the United Nation’s Sustainable Development Goal titled “Life Below Water.”

A woman smiles as she holds a framed certificate of recognition, with family members seated around her.

The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts recently recognized 14 faculty and staff members for their contributions in teaching, service, innovation, teamwork and leadership.

College students, faculty and staff members stand on a stairwell. Most are holding certificates of recognition.

The new Theatre program in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts received several awards and recognition for its inaugural production “SUPERHERO & SUPERHERO,” a comedic play devised by the ensemble about heroism in the contemporary world. 

A student moves in front of a 360-degree screen, with the images displayed on the screen tied to her movements.

The Institute for Applied Creativity is showcasing 360-degree films during its inaugural Field of View: 360 Video Festival on Dec. 2-7. The festival features 23 juried immersive films, created with 360-degree video technology, from 12 countries, along with nine invited films, sponsored by the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts and Igloo Vision.

A musician plays the marimba in front of a 360-degree screen showing blue and white patterns and designs.

Dr. Lynn Vartan, associate professor in the new Music Performance program that debuted this semester in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, will present her first campus performance titled “Memor-ii” on Thursday and Friday at 7 p.m.

A university professor addresses a crowd of students at a 48-hour game jam.

Aaron Thibault’s passion for video games goes back as far as he can remember. As a child growing up in Rhode Island, he learned how to program his own games on a TRS-80 — back before saving such games was even possible. 

College students are standing on a staircase, holding up puppets they created based on stories of folklore.

Five nights of spooky folklore, performances, games, cuisine and research will highlight the second-annual Lorefest, a multidisciplinary event featuring students and faculty across the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts. The free event is Tuesday through Saturday.

A percussionist plays marimba.

Dr. Lynn Vartan, associate professor in the new Music Performance program that debuted this semester in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts, recently released an album of duo marimba works titled "Stars Above."

A string quartet performs onstage. Behind them, projected on the screen are the names of Japanese-Americans who were incarcerated during World War II

Dr. Martin Regan will present his musical work “The Book of Names” on Saturday, Oct. 5, at 7 p.m. in Zilkha Hall at The Hobby Center for the Performing Arts in Houston. Regan is a professor in the new Music Performance program that just debuted this semester in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

A woman speaks at a podium in a conference room.

Faculty members in the Texas A&M College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts showcased their expertise and scholarly passions during the 2024 Research and Creative Works Day.