art news and events

Art, family and a strong Union legacy are among the major influences in Frank Rapant ’07’s life.

The three-person exhibition curated by Fernando Orellana, professor of visual arts, is now open in the Crowell and West galleries, Feigenbaum Center for Visual Arts.

An opening reception and artist’s talk is set for Friday, Sept. 22, 4:30-6:30 p.m.

Originally from San Salvador, El Salvador, Fernando Orellana and his family migrated to Miami, Fla., as political refugees.

The troupe will lead a master class for dance students Thursday, Oct. 19, 6-7:15 p.m., in the Henle Dance Studio. The class will be followed by a lecture-demonstration by company director Debbie Blunden-Diggs, open to all, 7:30-8:30 p.m.

Works by 10 senior studio fine arts majors and minors will be on view in the Crowell and West galleries. “Spaces Between Us” opens May 19, with a reception from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.