Fall 2025 Student Media Showcase
The Cabell Screen will display 40 selected works through December and January. Student media at VCU is big and broad–from legacy publications like the student newspaper that’s been around since the school was formed to cutting-edge digital publications. The Student Media Center houses various student-run media outlets available on multiple platforms — newspaper, radio, literary […]
“Our Land, Our Art” Virginia Native artists reclaim space
As a companion to an upcoming conversation between art curators, the Cabell Screen displays “Indigital”, which showcases work by Virginia Native artists. The Humanities Research Center, in collaboration with VCU Libraries, presents a lecture and conversation with Becky Hill (Pamunkey) and Siera Hyte (Cherokee), highlighting the landscape of contemporary Native art in Virginia. Focusing on […]
“UNCOVERING Fashion” creates art from textile waste and raises questions
In collaboration with the “Uncovering Fashion” exhibit at The Gallery at Main Street Station, closing Oct. 30, the Cabell Screen presents a digital exhibit of some of this work. What relationships do we have with the clothes we wear? What is the relationship between the clothes we wear and the planet on which we live? […]
Qatar Week 2025 welcomes students from VCUarts Qatar to Richmond
Qatar Week is an annual series of events held at the VCUarts Richmond campus every October. Organized by VCUarts Qatar and VCUarts Richmond, it offers an opportunity for both campus communities to connect, network and explore new areas of collaboration. In conjunction with Qatar Week 2025, which takes place Oct. 13 – 15, the Cabell […]
Richmond Folk Festival Posters and Ties to VCU
The biggest show in RVA in the fall is the annual Richmond Folk Festival, Oct. 10-12, 2025. The multi-day event brings some 200,000 people to the riverfront “to celebrate the roots, richness and variety of American culture through music, dance, traditional crafts, storytelling and food.” The festival offers more than 30 performers, a documentary film […]
Snapshots from Study Abroad Experiences
In partnership with the VCU Global Education Office, VCU Libraries presents “Study Abroad Snapshots,” an exhibit on the Cabell Screen. These photos were taken by VCU students during their experiences abroad over the last year. Images in the exhibit: Students interested in studying abroad should contact [email protected]. Featured image: Nicole Strauss, Florence, Italy: Fresh fruits […]
From Dreams to Impact: The Power of Unlocking Potential
Running starting September 18 At Virginia Commonwealth University and VCU Health, we believe in the potential within every student, patient, faculty member, researcher, clinician and member of our community. This potential fuels innovation, drives breakthroughs and creates meaningful impact. Unlocking Potential: VCU’s Campaign for the Future is a bold initiative to invest in that potential […]
Unique Spaces and Places at VCU Libraries
VCU Libraries offers more than a place to study. There are a plethora of spaces designed to fit your needs and interests, helping you complete projects with ease. Need to create a demo item for class? Visit the Makerspace in The Workshop at Cabell Library or at the Health Sciences Library. Looking for a moment […]
“Public Art and Protest” in Spain
Associate Professor of Spanish, Laura Middlebrooks, Ph.D., took educational leave from VCU during the 2024 fall semester to conduct research on art and protest in Spain, traveling around Barcelona, Madrid, Sevilla, Cadiz and Rota to document instances of public art. Now showing on the Cabell Screen is a sampling of the photos Middlebrooks captured on […]
Student Media Showcase
The Cabell Screen will display 33 selected works through the summer. Student media at VCU is big and broad–from legacy publications like the student newspaper that’s been around since the school was formed to cutting-edge digital publications. The Student Media Center houses various student-run media outlets available on multiple platforms — newspaper, radio, literary and […]