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Syracuse Architecture represented at Venice Biennale
Every two years, the world’s top architectural designers and thousands of visitors converge on Venice for the world’s premiere architectural design exhibition. The 13th International Architecture Exhibition of the Venice Biennale, “Common Ground,” organized by internationally renowned architect Sir David…
SU’s Ray Smith symposia explore impact of dissent, displacement
The Ray Smith Symposium is providing double the food for thought this year, coordinating two series rather than one. “Moving Borders: The Culture and Politics of Displacement in and from Latin America and the Caribbean” is organized and presented by faculty members of the Program on Latin America and the Caribbean (PLACA) in the Moynihan Institute for Global Affairs in the Maxwell School.
Billboard project mixes student art, historical photos
The Onondaga Historical Association (OHA) and the Connective Corridor recently launched “Iconic Syracuse,” a collaborative billboard project at the gateway to Armory Square featuring historical scenes of Syracuse paired with oil paintings created by industrial and interaction design students…
Summer dance performance showcases talented dancers, renowned choreographers
The Syracuse University Summer Dance Intensive Program will hold a free dance performance at Syracuse Stage on Saturday, July 28, from 1-2 p.m. The performance showcases the talent of students who have completed three weeks of vigorous study with world-renowned…
Citizens Academy accepting applications for new participants
The Citizens Academy is now accepting applications for the free eight-week program to learn how local governments work, how individuals can get involved and effect change, and how individuals can help create the future of the community. The Citizens Academy…
New XL Projects exhibition features work drawn from collaborative writings of three artists
Work drawn from the collaborative writings of three artists is featured in the current exhibition “And the Whole Room Laughed,” on view through Aug. 19 at XL Projects, 307–313 S. Clinton St., Syracuse. “And the Whole Room Laughed” includes painting,…
Young CNY entrepreneurs to learn, test business mettle at entrepreneurial bootcamp
Local high school students will have the opportunity to embrace the entrepreneurial spirit at the Student Entrepreneurial Experience (SEE) hosted by the Martin J. Whitman School of Management at Syracuse University. The weeklong event, held at the South Side Innovation…
‘Smart Kids Visual Stories’ student-produced films about urban education to premiere at SU June 15
The “Smart Kids: Visual Stories” project will hold a red carpet premiere of student documentaries on Friday, June 15, at 7 p.m. in the Joyce N. Hergenhan Auditorium in Newhouse 3. The event, sponsored by the Syracuse University School of…
Deutsche Bank VP Marc Norman named director of UPSTATE: Center for Design at the School of Architecture
Marc Norman has been named the new director of UPSTATE: A Center for Design, Research, and Real Estate at the Syracuse University School of Architecture, effective July 1. UPSTATE initiates and implements projects that focus on the importance of design…
Former Near Westside restaurant to become arts hub, artist housing thanks to $400,000 ArtPlace grant
The former Sherman’s Restaurant, located at 115 Otisco St. on Syracuse’s Near Westside, will be transformed into a center for the arts, with artist studios, exhibition space and affordable housing, thanks to a $400,000 grant from ArtPlace. The grant is…