Duke Students Present: Film in the House of the Word, 10.19.12

MFA candidate Joel Wanek and PhD Literature student Laura Jaramillo will present the second installment of their series, Film in the House of the Word this Friday. Film in the House of the Word with screenings by Sabine Gruffat and a reading by Fred Moten Friday, October 19th, 8pm @ 1515 Hull Avenue (Duke School… Continue reading Duke Students Present: Film in the House of the Word, 10.19.12

Introducing the MFAEDA Class of 2014

The MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts welcomed fifteen new students this Fall, bringing the program into full enrollment for the first time.  “The infusion of energy that comes with this new class combined with the remarkable experience of our first class will elevate everyone’s artistic work, as well as the arts scene at Duke,”… Continue reading Introducing the MFAEDA Class of 2014

MFAEDA Student and Faculty Work at the NYFF’s Views from the Avant Garde

Exciting news from New York!  Three MFA|EDA students are showing work this weekend in the venerable Views from the Avant Garde at the 50th Annual New York Film Festival: Marika Borgeson, Erin Espelie and Talena Sanders.  In addition, both AMI’s Lecturing Fellow & Artist in Residence David Gatten and Visiting Artist & Adjunct Instructor Shambhavi… Continue reading MFAEDA Student and Faculty Work at the NYFF’s Views from the Avant Garde

Visiting Artist Laura Poitras Named MacArthur Fellow

    MFAEDA Visiting Artist Laura Poitras has been awarded a MacArthur “Genius” Grant by the John D. & Catherine T. MacArthur Foundation.  Poitras is one of twenty-three fellows announced by the foundation today.  MacArthur Fellows receive $500,000 in no-strings-attached support over the next five years, without stipulations or reporting requirements, offering recipients unprecedented freedom… Continue reading Visiting Artist Laura Poitras Named MacArthur Fellow

Joel Wanek and Philip Brubaker @ Daylight June 29

    MFA ’13 students Joel Wanek and Philip Brubaker are screening some of their films as part of Daylight Magazine’s Fourth Friday, this Friday night at 6:30, as part of Hillsborough’s Last Friday Art Walk.  A great chance to lounge in the lovely backyard of the Daylight space in Hillsborough, and enjoy excellent films,… Continue reading Joel Wanek and Philip Brubaker @ Daylight June 29

Alex Harris and E.O. Wilson on the Spirit of Mobile

Congratulations are in order to photographer and MFAEDA faculty member Alex Harris, who is working on the proofs for the production of his book with E.O. Wilson, Why We Are Here: Mobile and the Spirit of a Southern City.  Publisher’s weekly reviewed the book in advance of publication, and on October 11th the Mobile Museum… Continue reading Alex Harris and E.O. Wilson on the Spirit of Mobile

Join Us for the End of Year MFA Wang Dang Doodle – May 7

Please join us for the MFA Wang Dang Doodle – an evening of film, video, photography and installation with Duke’s MFA in Experimental and Documentary Arts! What: MFA Wang Dang Doodle Featuring student work from the 2011-12 academic year When: Monday, May 7th, 2012 Reception and Gallery Viewing: 6.30pm Outdoor Screenings: 8.30pm Where: Duke School… Continue reading Join Us for the End of Year MFA Wang Dang Doodle – May 7