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(From left to right) Patty Huerta, Jazmin Gonzalez, Mai Thao and Madison assembling all moving parts of their Attack on Titan performance-like presentation of its storyboard. Photo credit: Alejandra Solorio

Once upon a scene: drawing in the 360

Alejandra Solorio // September 18, 2017

On the first day of class, J. Pouwels, Foundation Coordinator and faculty of the Department of Art and Art History, assigned arts 325/425 (Intermediate and Advanced Drawing) an introductory project designed...

An unlabeled piece of art displayed at MONCAs exhibit Affinity. Instead labelling, they display a set of questions to inspire conversation. Photo credit: Jordan Jarrell

140 art pieces find new home in the Museum of Northern California Art

Alejandra Solorio // September 10, 2017

The same building that once hosted yoga classes, weddings and even voting, is now home to a collective of over 140 permanent art pieces.The revival of the classical 1927 building on 900 Esplanade, now...

Theatrical release poster of Wonder Woman

Summer Hits and Misses

Julia Maldonado // August 23, 2017

The HouseIf there’s a movie that screams unethical actions, it is “The House.” Starring Will Ferrell and Amy Poehler as Scott and Katie Johansen, these two decide to run an underground...

The Facewall. This piece contains over 1000 faces from around the campus and community. Photo credit: Sean Martens

New building aesthetic generates mixed feelings

Thomas Staaden and Sean Martens // August 27, 2016
The new building is open, what do Wildcats think of it?
Final remodels on the PAC will begin May 23. Photo credit: Kayla Fitzgerald

Performing Arts Center enters final phase of remodel

Kayla Fitzgerald // May 15, 2016
Did you know the PAC is going under construction this summer?
Corrie Clark, James Gibbs and Noah Ben-Eishai lobbied for artists rights in D.C. at the beginning of April. They Rep. Hakeem Jeffries of New York. Photo credit: Anita Gisborne.

Q&A: Students lobby for artists’ rights in D.C.

Ashiah Scharaga // April 23, 2014
The Orion chatted with two music industry students about lobbying, the Grammys on the Hill Awards and grazing Zac Hanson's tush.
Jason Kim competed at the 2014Earl R. and Marilyn Ann Kruschke Prize in Piano Performance Competition April 5 at the Performing Arts Center. Photo credit: Shayla Ramos

Quick on his keys: Competition-winning pianist Q&A

April 6, 2014
The Orion sat down with the first-place winner of the Earl R. and Marilyn Ann Kruschke Prize in Piano Performance Competition to discuss piano, bananas and what the $2,000 prize means to him.
Spirit and Science confronting each other through song in Creation Stories. Photo credit: Shannon Miller

Theater professors, students weave thought-provoking creation stories into show

Ashiah Scharaga // March 5, 2014
Chico State's School of The Arts presents "Creation Stories" March 5-8 and 11-13, bringing laughs and inspiring thought about the different stories cultures tell about the beginning of life as we know it.
Julie Atlas shows off her 1920s fashion at the Rent Party costume contest Thursday night.Photo credit: Shannon Miller

Harlem Renaissance revived by rent party

Ashiah Scharaga // February 28, 2014
Chico State's ninth annual Harlem Renaissance Rent Party brings 1920s style and spirit to campus for a good cause.
Kyle Burns works to invoke emotions through his photographs.Photo credit: Frances Mansour

Local photography on display at downtown cafe

Sarah Scharf // February 16, 2014
The Naked Lounge is serving up fresh coffee and photography by local artist Kyle Burns.
Erin Wells (left) and Debra Simpson (right) banter as they enjoy the current art hung up on the gallery located on orange street.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Art advocates concerned by cuts

Madison Holmes // February 14, 2014
Chico might reduce funding for local arts programs.
Norm Dillinger, 76, creates striking paintings using the pointillistic style of perfectly placed acrylic dots. His house is open to guests who want to brighten up their day with his creations, ranging from painted sculptures to canvases and cars.Photo credit: Annie Paige

Local artist is the man behind the dots

Emma Wood-Wright // February 1, 2014
Chico resident Norm Dillinger shares his pointillistic style through many canvases all over town
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