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Welcome to spring and a new edition of Arts UW, a quarterly e-newsletter providing a glimpse into arts news and upcoming events at the University of Washington. From student performances to touring shows by the world's foremost artists, you can always find something unexpected to experience on campus. Join us for art, drama, dance, music, and exhibitions right in Seattle’s own backyard. Learn more at artsuw.org. |
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Gary Hill: glossodelic attractors Gary Hill is internationally renowned as a pioneer in video, sound art, performance, and installation. For over four decades he has produced highly experiential works, both rigorous and sensual, that defy convention and expand consciousness The works in this exhibition showing March 31 - September 16 at the Henry Art Gallery offer a focused survey of the career of one of contemporary art's most enduring and original innovators. Read more. |
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| Crowdfunding Research at the Burke Burke Museum curator of vertebrate paleontology Christian Sidor wants to bring a triceratops to Seattle. An archeology team is trying to figure out what's inside a mysterious vessel that washed up on the Washington coast. And they're turning to a crowd-sourcing startup to help make it happen. Read more. |
UW World Series Announces 2012-13 Season For more than thirty years, the UW World Series has presented Seattle audiences with some of the most exciting performing artists and companies from around the globe. The tradition continues into the 2012-13 season with a stellar line-up of living masters and emerging talents. Read more. |
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| Solaris Vocal Ensemble melds ancient and modern Ancient art forms meet twenty-first century innovation this spring with the debut of the Solaris Vocal Ensemble. School of Music assistant professor Giselle Wyers conducts world premieres of commissioned works by renowned American composers Meredith Monk, Ingram Marshall, Anne LeBaron, and Frances White in the group’s first public appearance. Read more. |
Drama alumnus appears in Magic/Bird Robert Manning, Jr's career in drama happened almost by accident. Now, having appeared in everything from television to Shakespeare, he prepares for a Broadway role in Magic/Bird, a play exploring the relationship and rivalry between 1980's basketball stars Larry Bird and Magic Johnson. Read more. |
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| Burke Museum offers Spring Food Events In the spirit of the Hungry Planet: What the World Eats exhibit, the Burke Museum is offering a suite of food programs this spring. Through June 10, explore the exhibit and take part in events for your family, taste buds, and mind. Read more. |
Re-launching Intiman Intiman, a local theater wiIth strong ties to the UW School of Drama prepares to re-launch in a new venue. The theatre has moved through planning and deliberation from a budget of $5 million to $1 million, yet artistic director Andrew Russell remains undaunted by the challenge. Read more. |
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| Addressing Residency Challenges Many artists would not be interested in a residency where the studio is in the corner of a hot, noisy, dusty factory floor. However, two School of Art faculty were eager for the opportunity, which benefited them and, ultimately, their students. Read more. |
The Art of Performance What's the difference between performance art and the art of performance? Discover the unique blend that MFA candidates from UW Dance and the Drama Design programs create for the annual MFA Dance Concert, “Collaborations.” Read more. |
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