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  1. Elizabeth Faraci stands to the right of another person in front of The Mandala Project artwork.
    Alumni Achievements

    Artist and Curator Casts Light (and Shade) on Art

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    3p Bridgette Ramirez

    Pitzer alum Elizabeth Faraci ’93 breaks conventions as an artist and art consultant to tell stories, build community, and recreate physical spaces.

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  2. Artwork of charcoal, graphite, and burnt chicharrón on cotton paper.
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    Pitzer College Art Galleries Presents Ceramic Artist Valeria Tizol Vivas

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    As Pitzer’s ceramic artist-in-residence, Valeria Tizol Vivas developed “Aurora” to explore cultural histories through narratives of familial care and resilience. The exhibition is open February 1–April 5, 2025.

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    • Pitzer College Art Galleries
  3. Vincent Valdez crouches in front of a large painting. Valdez is bald and wears glasses, a gray T-shirt and dark pants.
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    Vincent Valdez’s Pepper Lecture Unpacks Thwarted American Dream

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    Ahead of the 2024 election, the multidisciplinary artist discusses the forgotten, ugly truths of America on October 24.

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    • Pitzer College Art Galleries
  4. Close-up headshot of Emily Butts, who has long wavy dark hair and stands in front of a green ivy wall.
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    Pitzer College Appoints Emily Butts ’15 as Director of Curatorial Affairs and Pitzer College Art Galleries

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    Pitzer alum Emily Butts '15 brings experience from the Los Angeles art scene and scholarship focusing on modern and contemporary art of the Americas.

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    • Pitzer College Art Galleries
  5. the white pitzer tree logo sits on a solid orange background
    Student Achievements

    Licheng She ’25 and Corrine Waters ’26 Receive Curatorial Apprenticeship Awards

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    3p Bridgette Ramirez

    She seeks to combine media studies and social change, while Waters hopes to bridge Black communities and art institutions.

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    • Pitzer College Art Galleries
  6. merenda Roberts stands in front of a basket exhibit
    College News

    Native Scholar in Residence Meranda Roberts Discusses Curation and Heritage

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    • Community Engagement Center (CEC)
  7. two cactus bloom bright pink flowers next to the stone pitzer sign in front of Broad Center
    College News

    Native Scholar in Residence Laurie Steelink Explores Art and Community

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    Laurie Steelink, a multidisciplinary artist and Akimel O’otham member of the Gila River Indian Community, is serving as Pitzer College’s Native Scholar in Residence.

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    • Community Engagement Center (CEC)
  8. barber of little rock cast poses with Strom C. Thacker in Benson Auditorium
    Events

    An Oscar-Nominated Film and Discussion Explore the Racial Wealth Gap

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    • Melvin L. Oliver Initiative
    • Presidential Initiative for Constructive Dialogue
  9. beihua guy poses in front of mono lake with his camera
    Alumni Achievements

    Beihua Guo ’21 Unearths L.A. Aqueduct’s Dark History Through Photography

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    Photographer and Pitzer alum Beihua Guo ’21 has received $5,000 as a finalist for The Aftermath Project’s 1492/1619 American Aftermaths grant.

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  10. In the Media

    Professor Susan Phillips talks to the Washington Post about the significance of the graffitied skyscraper in Los Angeles

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    3p Bridgette Ramirez

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