Two performance artists stand for a portrait in front of a grayish background. Both are shirtless from the upper torso.

The multidisciplinary performance duo slowdanger ­— which was selected for the inaugural New Work Development Artist Residency in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts — will debut a dance performance titled “Story Ballet” on Friday at 7 p.m. in Rudder Auditorium. Admission is free.

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.

An Olympic archer raises her hands in victory and smiles at the Olympic Games in Paris.

As Casey Kaufhold prepared her final set and steadied her bow arm, she knew one more good shot is what it would take to earn an Olympic medal in archery.

An art piece featuring a representation of an animal carcass, with colorful mushrooms growing from it and around it.

An exhibition showcasing the work of artist Shawn Smith continues through Oct. 24 at Wright Gallery in the Langford Architecture Center, Building A.

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.

A still image from a short film features a woman wearing gloves and looking up in an outdoor setting. Behind her is the image of trees and sky from a large virtual production screen.

Visualization students recently premiered short films about triumph, discovery and enchantment using virtual production techniques at the Black Box Theater in the Liberal Arts and Arts and Humanities Building.

Two artists smile for a photo. Both are holding smartphones.

Augmented reality, soundscapes and storytelling will come together in an event titled “Ocean of Memories,” Oct. 1 at 5 p.m. in the Swaim Amphitheater in Aggie Park.

A portrait of a college professor.

Mayet Andreassen, instructional assistant professor in the Visualization program, was recently selected to receive the 2024 Association of Former Students College Level Distinguished Achievement Award.

College students and faculty sit and stand on a large virtual production stage, listening to an industry professional speak. On the curved LED wall in front of them, a nighttime forest scene is displayed.

Visualization students took a deep dive into virtual production during the annual Summer Industry Course.

A student looks at an image of running elephants projected in front of him while he's seated in a room that has a 360-degree screen.

The Institute for Applied Creativity is seeking 360 video submissions for its inaugural Field of View: 360 Video Festival. Selections will be displayed in the Igloo Studio and within a virtual environment. Submissions are free and due by Sept. 15.