Emma Mayfield’s journey as an artist began as early as sixth grade, when she participated in a small private school theater production. She has been involved in theater ever since and is now a junior at William Jewell College with over 15 productions and many theater classes under her belt.…
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Artist Feature: Isabel Warden
Isabel Warden began to notice the beauty of art in fourth grade at the Spencer Museum of Art. She was entranced by a display that played music and was the only piece in the exhibit that could be touched. “It looked weird and out of the ordinary compared to the…
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Artist Feature: Claire Henry
Claire Henry is a sophomore digital media communications major whose artwork varies from graphic design and digital-based work to photography and ceramics. In high school, Henry’s work in graphic design for her high school newspaper preempted her decision to declare a graphic design-based major in college. Henry has since worked…
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Artist Martha Aldridge showcases bronze sculptures in Stocksdale Gallery
Located in Brown Hall, the Stocksdale Gallery is currently featuring the work of sculptor Martha Aldridge. “Creating a sculpture begins with an inspiration, a vision, or an assignment or commission,” Aldridge said. A Missouri native, Aldridge’s bronze works often depict her favorite subjects – horses and children. “Pony Tails” was her…
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Artist feature: Terrace Wyatt
The Hilltop Monitor sat down with Terrace Wyatt Jr., junior theater major, as he spoke about his passion for theater, his dedication to the Jewell Theatre Company productions and his future. Wyatt has had a passion for theater since a young age. He mentioned that he has always enjoyed singing…
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Artist Feature: Ruth Williams
The Deer* By Ruth Williams They lived among us quietly, in the slim stand of trees. We thought them, then, almost magical, not realizing they were simple, doglike creatures. Often, there was a fluttering in our peripheral vision. While our eyes were looking elsewhere we’d feel their movement, hook…
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Artist Feature: Rachel Harris
Rachel Harris, sophomore music education major, has made herself known as a rising violinist in the Kansas City area over the past few years. Harris recently performed her violin solo, Violin Concerto No. 3, 1st movement, by Mozart for a master class at the University of Missouri-Kansas City instructed…
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Artist Feature: Elise Villarreal
What Color am I to you? By Elise Villarreal What color am I to you? Because when I think of you, It’s definitely blue. The stillness of your voice, Is the obvious choice, That you are my calm My deliverance from the gone. And when I think of him,…
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Artist feature: Keelon Vann
Keelon Vann is a junior majoring in Public Relations and minoring in Non-Profit Leadership. A wide receiver on the football team and a member of Jewell’s prestigious Concert Choir, Vann’s talent as musician is beginning to get noticed. Keelon has recently performed at venues in downtown Kansas City and even…
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