VCUarts Uncharted

VCUarts Uncharted

Discover the visionary research and creative practices of VCUarts faculty in this engaging 20-minute podcast series. Hosted by Professor Aaron Anderson, Ph.D., each episode features conversations with a faculty member and a guest that illuminate the choices we make as artists, designers and educators, and the transformative impact of the arts on individuals and communities. With thoughtful dialogue that embraces both successes and challenges, the series invites listeners to gain new perspectives and celebrate the essential role of the arts in shaping culture and society.

Episodes

August 28, 2025 21 mins

Art historian and dean of VCU’s School of the Arts Carmenita Higginbotham, Ph.D., discusses her unexpected journey to becoming the go-to expert for everything from Edward Hopper to Mickey Mouse.

This episode also features guest Christiana Lafazani, associate dean for faculty affairs and research at VCUarts. 

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About Carmenita Higginbotham
Carmenita Higginbotham is an art historian whose research and scholarship examine 20th cent...

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Amir Berbić reflects on his refugee experience and the power of design to shape identity, foster resilience, and build community, and discusses his work as a designer, educator and dean of VCUarts Qatar.

This episode also features guest Christiana Lafazani, associate dean for faculty affairs and research at VCUarts.

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About Amir Berbić
Amir Berbić is a graphic designer who works on questions surrounding identities of place. He ...

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August 28, 2025 20 mins

Director, actor and educator Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D., examines the need for authenticity, the power of African poetic drama and how a single play changed her entire life.

This episode also features guest Desirée Dabney, head of musical theatre at VCUarts. 

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About Tawnya Pettiford-Wates
Tawnya Pettiford-Wates, Ph.D., is professor of graduate pedagogy in acting and directing at Virginia Commonwealth University and the artis...

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