Texas A&M Performance and Visual Studies

08/30/2026

Join us on Wednesday, Sept. 2, for a free screening and discussion of The Man with the Big Hat, a documentary about influential Texas singer-songwriter Steven Fromholz. The film's director, Austin Sayre, will be joined by Lyle Lovett to discuss Fromholz's life and music.

Sayre’s documentary features interviews with Fromholz’s family members and artists including Lovett, Ray Benson, Darden Smith, Larry Joe Taylor and Butch Hancock, along with archival footage of Willie Nelson, Joni Mitchell and Michael Martin Murphey. It premiered at the SXSW Film and TV Festival in March and won best documentary feature at the San Antonio Film Festival in July.

The screening starts at 6:30 p.m. at Geren Auditorium in the Langford Architecture Center, Building B, as part of Lovett’s Hagler Fellow residency with the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

Read more at tx.ag/BigHat.

08/28/2026

Thanks to KBTX Media for featuring the "Art & Film/Film as Art" exhibition and film series!

Daniel Humphrey, program director for Performance and Visual Studies, and Kris Belden-Adams, associate professor of art history, discussed the works featured in the art exhibition at The Kimbell Cultural Event Center in Bryan, and the films that will screen through September at the Kimbell, The Queen Theatre and The 101.

It all opens tonight with a reception at The Kimbell from 6 to 10 p.m. For the complete schedule, visit tx.ag/ArtandFilm26.

The interactive display features 14 national artists, famous painting comparisons, and weekly film screenings through September

08/22/2026

Howdy and welcome back, Ags!

Thank you for spending time with us at today’s Howdy Week Art Party! 🎨

Maroon Steel performed in the courtyard of the Liberal Arts and Arts & Humanities Building, as did saxophone students Aidan Bosse and Joshua Mark.

Workshops were held across the building, including drawing led by Dmitri Koustov, senior lecturer in the Texas A&M Visualization Program; button making led by Tina Budzise-Weaver, associate professor in the Visualization program; perler beading led by John Abi-Najm, assistant director of academic services; and bracelet making led by the college's Student Council.

08/17/2026

🎉 Kick off the semester with the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts this Friday! 🎉

Join us on the first and second floors of the Liberal Arts & Arts and Humanities (LAAH) building for the Howdy Week Art Party, with workshops and events hosted by faculty, staff and students.

See the second slide for the full schedule.

08/16/2026

Natalia Cortez, who graduated Aug. 8 with a Bachelor of Arts in the Texas A&M Performance and Visual Studies program, was recognized as a distinguished student in the College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts.

“I am deeply thankful for the unwavering support and motivation from the college’s staff, faculty and peers throughout this journey,” Cortez said. “Their teachings will continue to guide my path toward future goals and opportunities.”

Photo by Flash Photography.

08/01/2026

Applications are now LIVE for the Fightin’ Texas Aggie Class of 2031!

The College of Performance, Visualization and Fine Arts is ready to welcome the next generation of creative leaders to Aggieland.

Learn how to apply, plan a visit, explore our programs and more at pvfa.tamu.edu.

06/04/2026