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Goals of Working in the Creative Industries Come to Fruition in Path of HAS Student
Leah Dorman ’24 always had a love of animation and character design, so the Hartford Art School was a natural fit. As she prepares to graduate with a major in illustration, Dorman feels that community support and resources, plus her own determination, have led her on a path to success.
Hartford Art School Student Lands Coveted Internship in Branding Industry
Hartford Art School student Emily Milano ’25 always had a love for drawing, and she now combines her talents and passions for design as she sets sights on a career in the design industry.
A Master of Art at 70
At age 70, recent Hartford Art School graduate Arnethia Douglass ’20, M’22 has learned the art of patience, listening, and having confidence as an artist. Douglass’ enthusiasm to further her education as the most senior student in her classes did not come without some apprehension. It was the support from her classmates, Douglass says, that made all the difference.
Helping Others Go Places
Opportunity, development and empowerment, those are the three words that GoingPlaces Art Collective lives by. Founded in 2018, by two Hartford Art School alumni, Kimberly DiMilia and Alexander Ranniello, GoingPlaces is a collective that aims to build connections with and for all kinds of artists, arts communities and businesses throughout the CT, tri-state area.
Taking Space–Whether Big or TINY
Rondasia Lamaria is a Connecticut-based photographer and designer, that holds two degrees from the University of Hartford. She received a BFA from the Hartford Art School in 2013, and returned to the University of Hartford, to receive a masters in communications in 2017.
Creating Your Own Path–with Casey Hanrahan
Artist and educator Casey Hanrahan received a BFA from the Hartford Art School in 2012, she was a double major in Ceramics and Illustration. With her degree, Casey began teaching general art at a private boarding school, where she continued to work for five years. In 2016 she felt that it was time to look into graduate school. For artists it is often better to experience a few years in the workforce prior to attending an MFA program. While Casey still enjoyed teaching, she wanted to push herself as an artist. She craved continuing her own education and “seeing what new experiences would come from grad school.”
Chotsani Dean '98
Chotsani Dean is a ceramicist and professor, teaching at the University of Minnesota. As a research institution, the University provides a wonderful studio space and research budget to support Chotsani's research through studio practice, teaching, visiting artist workshops and applying to exhibitions and galleries.
Terrel Grant '13
How one class at community college shifted this digital technician's career path.
The HAS alumna has spread her wings and found her niche.
This digital product designer discusses how to find balance within your career and personal artistic pursuits.
Alumna Chelsea Norwich Finds Her Niche
Chelsea Norwich '14 recounts her journey from a prop fabricator to a lead painter and owner of her own Etsy shop.
Gaylen Ferstand Kozikis Finds Inspirational Opportunities in Media
Gaylen’s interest in media arts emerged from her love of collaboration and new technologies. She was introduced to contemporary video art at a lecture presented by Gene Gort, and in that moment, she knew she found her calling in new media.
Amanda Lovelee Crafts Conversation Through Public Art
Amanda Lovelee ’04 has always been interested in connectivity. As a photography major at the Hartford Art School, she used photography and videography to draw connections between different types of communities. Now, Lovelee serves as city artist for Public Art Saint Paul in Saint Paul, Minnesota.
MFA Alumnae Connect Youth with the Stars
In 2017, Robin Dahlberg MFA ’13 volunteered with a youth photography workshop on the Rosebud Sioux Reservation in South Dakota. This year, when she and her team decided to raise funds for a second workshop, they surpassed their goal to raise $4,000 several weeks ahead of schedule.
Helping Clients Create Compelling Brands
The real world waits for no one, so this visual communication design senior made the most of her time at the Hartford Art School by working with real clients long before Commencement.
Unboxing Social Issues Through Interdisciplinary Arts
Unboxing Social Issues Through Interdisciplinary Arts
Jackie Flock
Working as a public artist means saying yes to challenging opportunities.