Office of the Vice President for the Arts

The translucent forms made of blue faience, a turquoise glaze used for more than 6,000 years, and polyester resin, a byproduct of modern petroleum production, invite viewers to consider the relationship between industrial practices and handmade objects.

The Anderson family traditions of welcoming scholars and artists into their home and focusing on works of ingenuity and craftsmanship followed the collection to Stanford.

From formal tours to serendipitous sightings, there are plenty of ways to engage with the public artworks on Stanford’s grounds.

Ellen Oh makes spaces for synergy between artists and academics, with perspective-shifting results.

Artist Todd McGrain’s bird memorial documenting a changing world can now be seen on the Stanford campus. A companion documentary film screening and musical performance are scheduled for Family Weekend.

A broad search committee of on- and off-campus constituencies expects to make its recommendation to the president by fall.

The university’s Public Art Committee oversees commissions of site-specific works by Alicja Kwade, Sam Van Aken, Xu Zhen.

Tiews and the VPA staff will spend the next several months creating a long-term plan for the arts organizations under the VPA umbrella.

Dozens of spaces at Stanford help students and faculty – and, in some cases, staff and community members – explore their inner maker while also supporting those who are experienced creators.