Newsmakers

Duane Linklater's Wood Land School creates site-specific exhibitions of works by indigenous artists—most recently an ambitious, yearlong project at Montreal’s SBC Gallery.

Bard Prison Initiative alumnus Darren Mack was recently honored with the 2017 Citizens' Social Action Award from Citizens Against Recidivism in recognition of the accomplishments and contributions he has made since his release from prison. Currently pursuing his master of social work at Hunter College, Darren has been involved with the CUNY Black Male Initiative at City College, became a member of the Education from the Inside Out Coalition, is an active member of Just Leadership USA and its Close Rikers campaign, and is a 2016–2017 New York Civil Liberties Union–Community Organizing Institute Fellow as well as a Beyond the Bars Fellow.

Alyssa Greenberg MA '12, who received her Ph.D. in art history from the University of Illinois at Chicago this year, has been named a Leadership Fellow at The Toledo Museum of Art. This recently established program cultivates membership of the next generation of museum leaders through an innovative, experiential program that also builds partnerships across the broader industry and community.

Judith Gura MA '99 is on the faculty at the New York School of Interior Design. Her most recent book is Postmodern Design Complete: Design, Furniture, Graphics, Architecture, Interiors, published by Thames & Hudson.

Melissa Riebe McCaffrey MA '10 has been named regional director of New York Fine Art Appraisers' newly opened New England office in Boston. Assisted by a team of appraisers and experts in a range of specialties—including jewelry, Americana, modern and contemporary art, and antique furniture—she provides onsite appraisal services to local and New England clientele.

Unspecified Promise, a sculpture and performance art piece by Guillermo Calzadilla MFA '02 and Jennifer Allora, speaks to the personal aftermath of Hurricane Maria.

The Hunter College MFA in Studio Art announces the appointment of painter and writer Carrie Moyer MFA '02 as the new director of Hunter’s nationally ranked graduate studio art program.

Adriana Farmiga, a Bard MFA alumna who has taught at the Cooper Union School of Art since 2011, has been appointed assistant dean at the school.

Gavin Rayna Russom '97 examines her trans-feminine identity through her new music.

Bard MFA alumna Colleen Brown '11 and nine other selected artists explore art and civic life in Vancouver through events, installations, and residencies.

Campus will be bustling this weekend as parents, family members, and alumni/ae come back to experience the Annandale autumn and reconnect with each other. Numerous special events will take place, including performances, campus tours, panel discussions, sample classes, meet-the-President forum, and a Blithewood Sunset Soiree.

Bard Conservatory alumnus Christopher Carroll is among the young movers and shakers of New York City, in his role as political director of the Associated Musicians of Greater New York.

Mariel Fiori, Bard alumna and managing editor and cofounder of Bard's La Voz, calls for citizens to press their local leaders and political candidates on immigration reform.