Art, Music Departments Propose Renovations Renovation has been a buzzword at Harding for the last five yea rs and the art and music departments drew its attention this year. The Claud Rogers Lee Music Center, built in 1952 and expanded in 1966 and 1969, and the Mildred Taylor Stevens Memorial Art Center, constructed in 1969 around the former president 's home , have long shown evidence of their age. As plans were finalized for a five-year plan and long-term suggestions were materializing for a 20-year plan, these fine arts areas submitted plans for much-needed improvements in space, decor, equipment and functiC?nality . Although no architect had been retained for the music building, a 10,000-square-foot gallery addition, estimated to cost 950,000, was projected by architects to fill the space now occupied by Stevens Art Gallery, according to Don Robinson, art department chairman . The plan provides for larger faculty offices and more gallery space for students. The music department proposal from Dr. Arthur Shearin, chairman, called for an auditorium/ classroom for music appreciation classes , rehearsals and recitals; more faculty studios and practice rooms; soundproofing of the entire center; and improvements in equipment throughout the facility. Shearin expressed hope that additional space would be added, sayi ng, "As the situation is now, music appreciation classes are taught in the Bible building in a room unsuited for teaching music.' ' \X!hen the most recent five-year plan has become reality, perhaps the 25-year-old facilities for art and music will have joined the ranks of renovated facilities which now grace the campus. - Alla Casey Jill Fehli11p, works 011 her /at es! art piece during polle1:1• class. This class, taught hy Dr. Paul Pitt. helped students /eam needed skills 1cbile prol'iding a11 0111/e/ for se!.fexpression . Photo by Jason Bw1. Hedi Jackson , Vickie Richardson. Au tumn S11therli11 and Clay Fowlerpractice during music camp. Camp Tabkodah prouided an excellent a tmosphereforstudents lo worka11dpw1ic1pa1e in Christia 11 fellowship. Photo hy Michael Bass. Art 142 ~-----:-- Academics Visiting art professor, Shelia Parsons, helps instruct students in doing a watercolor q/ the.fiwzl lawn . Pa1:-;011s ll'CIS part of a program lo bring new professors lo campus. Photo hy Michael Bass.
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