Graphic Design

A documentary on the work of Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., a visionary artist and educator who transforms the tradition of letterpress printing into a vehicle for social justice and collective learning. Kennedy’s prints—bold, layered, and unapologetically direct—blend typographic form with the urgency of protest, creating a body of work that speaks as much to the heart as to the eye. Each poster is a declaration, a reminder, a lesson—designed not only to be seen, but to be felt, remembered, and shared.

On Thursday, September 18 at 4:30 PM we will open the exhibition Amos Paul Kennedy Jr: Citizen Printer in the Bogigian Gallery at Wilson College. You are invited to experience the powerful work of Amos Paul Kennedy Jr., a visionary artist and educator who transforms the tradition of letterpress printing into a vehicle for social justice and collective learning. Kennedy’s prints—bold, layered, and unapologetically direct—blend typographic form with the urgency of protest, creating a body of work that speaks as much to the heart as to the eye.

An exhibition featuring artwork by visual arts and graphic design faculty from Wilson College and Hagerstown Community College will open Wednesday, February 26, in Cooley Gallery, Wilson College. The show runs from February 26 to April 30, 2025. There will be a reception to open the exhibition on Wednesday, February 26 from 4:30 to 6 p.m.

Admission to the exhibition is free.

Documentary Purvis of Overtown

Featuring the acclaimed artist Purvis Young who was born, lived and died in Overtown Miami. The self-taught artist is world renowned and his pieces can be seen all over the world, from the Smithsonian to the New Orleans Museum of art. The art he paints is the portrait of his community, Overtown Miami and the trials and tribulations that went on throughout history. He is known as the Picasso of our generation.

Purvis of Overtown will be shown and then a talk back will be held after. 

Adam DelMarcelle, Assistant Professor of Graphic Design and academic curator Matthew Clay-Robison will be discussing the work of artist Purvis Young and the importance of academic galleries and museums. 

This event is free and open to the public. 

The interactive exhibition, “Cut Through — Purvis Young: Stories of Overtown.” is on display on the ground and first floor of John Stewart Memorial Library. 

The Arts at Wilson presents Wilson College ArtsFest! A week-long event, spotlighting the remarkable art, artists, and artistic opportunities here at Wilson. Distinguished by our programs’ interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to craft and inquiry, ArtsFest seeks to engage our campus and greater regional community in art and artmaking opportunities that reach across disciplines, subject matter, and boundaries, with the intention of fostering relationships, connections, and ideas that effect positive change in our world.

The Arts at Wilson presents the first annual Wilson College ArtsFest! A three-day event, spotlighting the remarkable art, artists, and artistic opportunities here at Wilson. Distinguished by our programs’ interdisciplinary and collaborative approaches to craft and inquiry, ArtsFest seeks to engage our campus and greater regional community in art and artmaking opportunities that reach across disciplines, subject matter, and boundaries, with the intention of fostering relationships, connections, and ideas that effect positive change in our world.

Wilson will host a reception for Madison Smarsh’s senior capstone exhibition, Justice in Design, at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, April 27, at Bogigian Gallery in Lortz Hall. The exhibition will continue through May 15, 2022. 

The Bogigian Gallery is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday. Admission is free.

Wilson College is holding virtual panel discussions with faculty as well as current students and staff. We plan to cover everything from what it’s like to live on campus, specific majors, and all things financial aid.

Register to attend this Zoom session. 

Thursday, May 28 (4 p.m. EST)
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Fall Open House

Saturday, November 5, 2016

With more than 40 fields of study you're sure to find something of interest. Visit campus, talk with students and faculty. Learn how a comprehensive Liberal Arts education will prepare you for a successful future. Attend to learn more about Wilson's offerings.