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UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

UTD's student-run newspaper since 1980

The UTD Mercury

Photo by Valerie Perez | Mercury Staff.

New art gallery showcases alumni

October 21, 2017

Editor's Note: This article has been updated since its original publication. Following the destruction of the Art Barn, UTD relocated its art gallery to a 6,000 square foot studio on campus, and is displaying...

Visual and performing arts senior Victoria Brill featured her painting, “Untitled II,” at a recent LOTUS project exhibition. Photo by Madeline Ambrose | Mercury Staff.

Students launch initiative for art

October 16, 2017

Started this May, the LOTUS project is displaying student artwork throughout buildings on campus. Global business senior Sh’muel Avraham launched the organization to help spread artwork beyond the galleries. “We...

SPN Art Gallery

SPN Art Gallery

October 5, 2017

Photo by Saher Aqeel.

Art Barn classes relocated to new building

August 21, 2017

After the demolition of the Art Barn, students were concerned about the existence and location of the printmaking and sculpture classes. Art students need the university to continue to offer these two...

Art Barn Demolition

Art Barn Demolition

July 31, 2017

Photo by Srikar Baskara | Mercury Staff.

SG proposes transparency resolution between admin, students

May 4, 2017

Student government’s last meeting of the semester featured a proposed resolution to increase administrative transparency but it was ultimately tabled requiring additional information. There was no talk...

Greg Metz, a senior lecturer in ATEC, said the Art Barn has served an iconic role for Dallas-based artists since 1978 by offering a place to work, study and teach. Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

Art Barn’s closure announced at final gallery exhibition

May 2, 2017

Following recent uncertainty surrounding the Art Barn's future, the building is officially scheduled to close on May 13 with demolition following in June. Arts and Humanities Dean Dennis Kratz publicly...

Greg Metz, a senior lecturer in ATEC, said the Art Barn has served an iconic role for Dallas-based artists since 1978 by offering a place to work, study and teach. Photo by Roman Soriano | Mercury Staff.

The Art Barn’s uncertain future

April 11, 2017

Correction: In a previous version of this story, Greg Metz’s title was misattributed. The Mercury regrets this error. Art students may soon have to seek alternative spaces to create, as the Art Barn...

Evening of August 22: the Barona Bus arrived at the Art Barn

The Barona Bus comes to the Art Barn

August 25, 2014

The Barona Bus made a stop at the Art Barn on the evening on August 22. UTD alumna Leah Foster and the bus have traveled from NYC to Texas, stopping at a slew of diverse venues along the way. They invited...

Andrew Gallegos|Mercury Staff

July 2014 Event Recap

August 4, 2014

July 11 A Night at the Art Barn (last set in gallery) July 13 World Cup Final Watching Party July 20 Concert Under the Stars

Arms around the Barn, as seen against the sunset.

Preview of A Night at the Art Barn

July 10, 2014

"Arms around the Barn" will open on Friday, July 11 at 6:30pm during A Night at the Art Barn, an event hosted by Radio UTD in the Visual Arts Building. Dallas-based band Totally Butchered, Denton’s...

Connie Cheng | Photo Editor

Master of Fine Arts student Cynthia Saathoff positions donated sweaters around the Visual Arts Building in preparation for Arms around the Barn on July 11.

Community’s effort keeps Art Barn open

July 7, 2014

After two months of conjecture and debating, UTD has decided to keep its Visual Arts Building open for now. The decision was conveyed to Greg Metz, senior lecturer in arts and humanities, during a meeting...

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