Meet our Teaching Artists
Branson Visual & Performing Arts Faculty
Visiting Artists at Branson
At Branson, our arts faculty also bring the arts world to you. Throughout each year, we invite professional guest artists – alumni and community members –to come to campus or teach over Zoom and share their expertise with Branson students. Some visits last a few hours; others are deeper collaborations over several weeks. Each one offers students a chance to broaden your perspective, deepen your learning, and practice new skills.
“Being able to learn and work with an accomplished member of the dance community was such an honor, and her connections to Branson made the experience all the more special.
maya king '20
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Congratulations to Branson's EE Ford Fellow Antwan "Banks" Williams whose documentary, "The Bridge Between Two Worlds," was featured at the San Francisco Film Festival on Saturday, June 1.
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Branson's beloved annual tradition, Gospel Night, marked a significant milestone this year as it celebrated its 30th anniversary.
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We are very lucky and excited to have Anne Vetter as a visiting artist this semester! Learn more...
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Branson's Beloved Community event on Thursday, January 11, 2024 celebrated 50 Years of Hip-Hop.
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Branson celebrated Hispanic Heritage Month during the first week of October, 2023, with a series of events and speakers.
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Join us as we shine a light into the darkest part of our community, San Quentin. Art from the men living behind the wall will be displayed on campus in the New House Gallery, courtesy of Humans of San Quentin.
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Branson introduces the E. E. Ford Fellows program and its inaugural fellows, Antwan "Banks" Williams and Eric "Maserati-E" Abercrombie, who will work with Branson students in the arts throughout the 2022-23 school year.
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Gospel Night is back again, and this year, we're excited to finally gather again in person! Now in its 28th year, this joyful celebration of our Beloved Community (and, belatedly, of Black History Month) features performances by Branson students, current and former faculty/staff, and local gospel musicians.