The Arts Playground is an intergenerational center designed to welcome people of all genders and ethnicities, creating an inclusive environment where everyone can feel supported...
This practice-based research project investigates the aesthetic and psychological implications of return, revision, and perceived failure within contemporary studio practice. Rather than positioning unresolved or...
Comfort in the Chaos is a practice-based research project that investigates whether softness can function as a form of resilience within conditions of social and...
The Arrow She Holds is a practice-based research project that examines the symbolic and embodied significance of the arrow as a metaphor for faith, resilience...
Life is an ever-changing narrative. As an artist and creative writing student, I've always enjoyed a good story. Stories that move; that make you think...
Can health-positive community activities emerge through the creative and emotional outlets offered by pop culture? Health-positive community activities can emerge through the creative and emotional...
Where do non-U.S. residents—particularly those not born in the United States—experience discrimination and mistreatment in its many forms? Challenges can occur anywhere, including workplaces, housing...
MOSAIC envisions a creative center as a living, breathing ecosystem of voices, experiences, and cultural expression. Conceived as a unified whole composed of many distinct...
There is a growing problem with how furniture is bought and sold today. Quality pieces are often too expensive or difficult to access, while countless...
To what extent should public figures be held responsible for how their advocacy is interpreted by their diverse fan communities? Public figures wield significant influence...
What are the elements of propaganda that we can spot and recognize to make ourselves aware of it in everyday life? Propaganda infiltrates thought and...
Rejuvi:
Rejuvenate (v.) “restore the appearance, powers, or feelings of youth to,” 1807, an irregular formation from re-”again” + Latin juvenis “young” + -ate (to...
The Arrow She Holds is a branding and identity initiative created to reimagine and reintroduce liturgical dance to contemporary audiences. Grounded in faith-based expression, liturgical...
The central ideas guiding my project are social justice, safe spaces for people with different cultural backgrounds, and inclusivity. I will never see in my...
All Minds is a project that reimagines a speech therapy and learning disability center for children of all ages. The project examines how inclusive and...
Strong Are Thy Walls is a project grounded in the vision of modernizing historic spaces while preserving the values and traditions that make Salem College’s...
Bella Bum is a senior fashion design project that explores confidence, body acceptance, and empowerment through clothing and immersive brand presentation. The project examines how...
Lack of accessibility remains one of the biggest barriers in higher education. This project proposes the design of a college dorm room and bathroom that...
"The past is not dead. It is not even past." – William Faulkner
Why? (The Importance)
As education evolves, there is a growing need for...
How can we foster creativity in a space dedicated to creativity and art?
Creativity thrives in environments that support well-being, engagement, and inspiration. However, many...