William Simpson Fine Arts Series

A collaborative exhibition featuring: 
Bree Maxwell, One Bowl, One Soul, an interactive installation; 
and Scott Zimmer, Paintings and Porcelains

January 30-February 26
William Blizard Gallery
Second Floor, Blake Hall, Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Opening Reception: Thursday, January 30, 4-5:30 p.m. at the William Blizard Gallery
Closing Reception: Wednesday, February 26, 4-5:30 p.m. at the William Blizard Gallery

In this vibrant exhibition, ceramic artists Bree Maxwell and Scott Zimmer exhibit personal and collaborative work.

Part of the two-person exhibition, “What Remains,” answers the question many artists have: “What if we worked together?” Maxwell, primarily a potter, and Zimmer, primarily a sculptor, answer this exact question. Their friendship spans more than two decades, but have never worked side by side until now. Through the stacking, breaking, and multi-firing of personal and academic studio discards, new visual possibilities emerged. Metaphorically, works intend to capture a moment in time revealing the essence of transformation and regeneration. 
Learn more about Bree Maxwell and Scott Zimmer

Ceramic artwork by Bree Maxwell, Sculpture by Scott Zimmer

Thursday, April 3, 7-8:30 p.m.
Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room, Flynn Campus Union

Neema Avashia is the daughter of Indian immigrants, and was born and raised in southern West Virginia. She has been an educator and activist in the Boston Public Schools since 2003, and was named a City of Boston Educator of the Year in 2013. Her first book, Another Appalachia: Coming Up Queer and Indian in a Mountain Place, was published by West Virginia University Press in March 2022. It has been called “A timely collection that begins to fill the gap in literature focused mainly on the white male experience” by Ms. magazine, and “A graceful exploration of identity, community, and contradictions,” by Scalawag. The book was named Best LGBTQ Memoir of 2022 by BookRiot, was one of the New York Public Library’s Best Books of 2022, and was a finalist for the New England Book Award, the Weatherford Award, and a Lambda Literary Award. She lives in Boston with her partner, Laura, and her daughter, Kahani.

This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.

Tuesday, April 8, 5-7:30 p.m.
Cleveland E. and Phyllis B. Dodge Room, Flynn Campus Union

Come join us in watching Sugarcane and participating in a Q&A with panelists Rhonda Anderson (Iñupiaq – Athabascan), founder and former co-director of Ohketeau Cultural Center and Native Youth Empowerment Foundation; Anthony Melting Tallow (Siksika Blackfoot First Nation), visual artist and writer; and Chris Newell, founding director of the Native American Cultural Program at the University of Connecticut and co-founder/director of Education at Akomawt Educational Initiative.

Sugarcane, the debut feature documentary from Julian Brave NoiseCat and Emily Kassie, is a stunning tribute to the resilience of Native people and their way of life. Set amidst a groundbreaking investigation into abuse and death at an Indian residential school, the film is an epic cinematic portrait of a community during a moment of international reckoning.

Check out the trailer.

This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.

Featuring Works by Senior Art, Art Therapy, and Art and Design Majors

April 14-25
William Blizard Gallery
Second Floor, Blake Hall, Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Opening Reception: Monday, April 14, 4-5:30 p.m. at the William Blizard Gallery

This exhibit will showcase the work of Department of Visual and Performing Arts graduating seniors Jesika Garay, Imran Lamhader, Haley Livesay, Michael Ott, and Amanda Simpson. 

Works and presentations will include a wide range of creative materials ranging from drawing, painting, and sculpture to digital and experimental formats. 

Graphic Design by Haley Livesay, Class of 2025, Art and Design Major

April 25-27
Friday and Saturday, 7:30 p.m.; Sunday, 3 p.m.
Appleton Auditorium, Fuller Arts Center

The spring dance concert will feature new dance works by student choreographers in a wide variety of styles, as well as senior choreographic research projects by Hannah McGee and Haylee Ritter. Don’t miss this exciting event!

Tickets: General admission: $10, students: $5, senior citizens and children: $3

Reserve your tickets now!

Tuesday, April 29 at 7:30 p.m.
Marsh Memorial Chapel

The annual Spring Music Concert will feature the music of the Springfield College Community Chorus and the Springfield College Band, along with selections from students involved in music studios across campus. Welcome in the warmth of spring with some music that’s sure to get you moving in your seats!

This event is free and open to the Springfield College community and the public.

May 5-17
William Blizard Gallery
Second Floor, Blake Hall, Open Monday-Friday, 9:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Opening Reception: Monday, May 5, 4-5:30 p.m. at the William Blizard Gallery
Closing Reception: Saturday, May 17, Noon to 2 p.m. at the William Blizard Gallery

Graduating students of the graduate Art Therapy/Counseling program will present their artwork in this final exhibition with art mediums ranging from printmaking, painting, drawing, mixed media, and sculpture. Featuring works by Brianna Daley, Tianna Dwinell, Nungi, Harley Smith, Julia Testa, Paula Um, and Lillian Woods

Artwork: collage panels by Paula Um, Art Therapy/Counseling major, Graduate Class of 2025