Legends of the Arts
On April 8, 2022, the McGlothlin Center for the Arts honored the individuals who helped lay the foundations for the arts at Emory & Henry College. What started as courses or programs has grown into the three departments making up the current Division of Visual and Performing Arts at Emory & Henry – art, music, and theatre.
Legends of the Arts (April 8, 2022)
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Legends of the Arts attendees witnessed Emory & Henry College arts programs founders being honored. Attendees also enjoyed performances by faculty and students. -
Attendees viewing art exhibited at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts in the reception area. -
Legends of the Arts kicked off with a reception dinner in the arts center lobby. -
Attendees mingled at the reception before the main ceremonies and performances. -
A plaque was unveiled with the names of the individuals honored at Legends of the Arts. The plaque is to be permanently displayed at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts. -
Attendees were excited for all that was happening at Legends of the Arts. -
Students performed for the guests attending Legends of the Arts. -
Students performed for the guests attending Legends of the Arts. -
Students performed for the guests attending Legends of the Arts. -
Student performers were applauded for a job well done. -
Legends of the Arts featured musical performances by Emory & Henry College music students. -
Legends of the Arts featured musical performances by Emory & Henry College music students. -
Emory & Henry College President Dr. John W. Wells speaks to an audience of guests witnessing the arts programs founders being honored at Legends of the Arts. -
Legends of the Arts featured choreographed performances by Emory & Henry College dance students. -
Legends of the Arts featured theatrical performances by Emory & Henry College theatre students. -
Emory & Henry College arts programs founders were honored at Legends of the Arts in McGlothlin Center for the Arts on April 8, 2022. -
Guests witnessed musical performances at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts theatre. -
Guests witnessed musical performances at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts theatre. -
Guests witnessed musical performances at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts theatre. -
Guests witnessed musical performances at the McGlothlin Center for the Arts theatre.
Emory & Henry Salutes ‘Legends of the Arts’ with Memorable Performances
With stirring performances and other memorable moments Emory & Henry College and the McGlothlin Center for the Arts paid tribute to the six founders of the the visual and performing arts at Emory & Henry.
During a “Legends of the Arts” gala on April 8, the College honored Marius Blesi, theatre; George Chavatel, visual art; Charles “Chick” Davis, vocal music; Alan Pickrell, theatre; Alys Sikorski, instrumental music; and Ludwik Sikorski, instrumental music.
“The event was a magical evening that touched the hearts of all who experienced it,” said Dirk Moore, the executive director of the McGlothlin Center. “It was a heart-swelling moment that demonstrated the passion that our community has for these six amazing legends.”