Art & Art History

How this UNC Charlotte art professor found inspiration from NC to Ghana
The Charlotte Observer explores the work of Professor of Ceramics Lydia Thompson in a feature story by Liz Bertrand.

Lily Sadoff
B.F.A in Art with a concentration in photography

Students’ Artworks Decorate New Bojangles Headquarters
The Charlotte-based chicken and biscuit company commissioned works from 14 UNC Charlotte illustration students.

As his international reputation grows, Kenny Nguyen ’15 is helping UNC Charlotte students build confidence and careers as artists
Alum’s studio is a training ground for young artists.

Dance Professor and Art Alumna Receive 2025 Arts & Science Council Fellowships
Associate Professor of Dance Tamara Williams and Carolina Quintana Ocampo ’21 are among the cohort of 10 artists.

Veronika Falkner
B.F.A. in Art with a Concentration in Painting

Professor’s Video Wins International Prize
Professor of Art Marek Ranis has received the prestigious KP Prize 2025, awarded by the Kunsthal Aarhus, a contemporary art museum in Denmark. Ranis received the award for his video, “Like Shishmaref,” which was presented in the museum’s KP25 exhibition. Established in 1947, the Kunsthal Aarhus annual KP exhibition showcases exemplary work by artists from across the […]

Kaitlyn Linscheid
Visual Arts teacher at Matthews Elementary, Charlotte Mecklenburg Schools

Art Faculty Create New Public Installation for Uptown’s Truist Center Plaza
“Interwoven,” by Thomas Schmidt and Erik Waterkotte, takes inspiration from the Truist building’s design, the Piedmont landscape, and Charlotte’s textile history.

Art Professor Receives Artist Exchange Grant for Research in Ghana
Professor of Art Lydia C. Thompson has received a Lighton International Artists Exchange Program award for travel to conduct research in the West African country of Ghana. Founded in 2000, the Lighton International Artists Exchange Program (LIAEP) provides support for mid-career visual artists and arts professionals “who create work of exceptional quality” to travel internationally, bringing foreign […]