Studio Sessions, a group exhibition featuring works from Vanderbilt Studio Arts and the Engine for Art, Democracy & Justice (EADJ) faculty and staff, concludes its run on September 30, 2025, in Space 204. A closing reception will be held on October 1, 2025, from 3pm to 5pm, offering a final chance to view the works, alongside a live performance by musician and composer Reza Filsoofi, a master of traditional Iranian music and instruments. The exhibition brought together 15 studio art faculty and several staff members, who typically work in their own studios and exhibit elsewhere.
This event matters because it highlights the collaborative creative community within Vanderbilt University's Department of Art, bridging visual art and live performance in a public, accessible setting. The exhibition underscores the role of university art programs in fostering interdisciplinary dialogue and supporting local artists, while the inclusion of EADJ reflects an institutional commitment to art as a vehicle for democracy and justice. The closing reception provides a rare opportunity for the public to engage directly with the artists and their work in an intimate gallery space.