This week in the arts, celebrate Dawg Daze with the Meany Center and Arts蘑菇视频, visit the Henry Art Gallery to see Muse, and more. LAST WEEK | Muse: Mickalene Thomas Photographs t锚te-脿-t锚te Last day is September 30 | Henry Art Gallery “As the exhibition title suggests, MUSE is a visual love letter to the people who inspire her鈥攂oth the women who appear as her subjects and the multigenerational roster of other artists who constitute her artistic community.” — Emily Pothast,…
Art and design can amaze, inform, entertain, challenge or even gently baffle the viewer 鈥� and the annual thesis exhibition for Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design at the Henry Art Gallery reliably offers a little of each.
This week in the arts, six MFA candidates in dance invite you to see the premiere of their work, attend a conversation with contemporary Iranian visual artist Shirin Neshat, listen to a 100-voice gospel choir, and more. MFA Dance Concert May 16 – 20 | Meany Studio Theater Six MFA candidates in dance invite you to participate in the premiere of six conceptually and aesthetically diverse works. Drawing from jazz, performance art, improvisational practices and contemporary dance, these new works…
This week in the arts, experience a rock-opera-style ballet that pays homage to David Bowie鈥檚 iconic and chameleonic spirit, attend a lecture with American artist Sharon Lockhart, see the premiere of six conceptually diverse dance pieces, and more. Harry Partch Festival 7:30 p.m., May 11 – 13 | Meany Theater Twentieth century American composer Harry Partch created an original musical world and hand-hewn instruments on which to perform his microtonal compositions, which continue to inspire and influence musicians and composers…
This week in the arts, attend a master class taught by Seattle Symphony artist, see Tony Kushner鈥檚 epic tale of AIDS in the 1980s, explore music throughout the past four centuries, hear 13-year-old violinist perform in 蘑菇视频 Keyboard Program鈥檚 quarterly series, and listen to a special blend of Flamenco music with a guest artist.
In the arts, see the School of Drama鈥檚 Mainstage performance of Angels in America, 鈥渁 story about locating hope in the midst of chaos,鈥� attend a guest artist recital titled 鈥淐olors and Characters,鈥� hear School of Music faculty perform in Ballard, see the Henry鈥檚 new exhibition that explores the entangled relationships between the land, Native cultures, and colonial, capitalist economic and political systems, and celebrate art at the Henry鈥檚 annual gala and dance party!
In the arts, see legendary opera star Kathleen Battle take the Meany stage, hear 蘑菇视频鈥檚 own faculty perform Beethoven and other iconic works, experience a breathtaking contemporary ballet where 鈥渦nparalleled versatility and virtuosity鈥� are on full display, and attend a 蘑菇视频 Symphony performance.
In the arts, hear renowned piano performances, attend a piano master class, listen to a three time Grammy winner sing, and help sculpt a city that works for everyone.
In the arts, listen to the Chamber Singers and University Chorale perform music from the Baltic state in their winter quarter concert, join poet Shin Yu Pai in a creative writing workshop, engage in a discussion on art, education, and the restoration of the Elwha Rivier, and watch the Cloud Gate Dance Theatre of Taiwan perform “Formosa” (“beautiful island”)
This week in the arts, revisit important memories through craft sculptures, see a re-imagined and contemporized Hamlet, hear a collection of Nordic folk music or student ensembles playing original progressive jazz compositions, and listen to a Seattle favorite return to Meany, bringing piano masterworks to life.
The 蘑菇视频’s Henry Art Gallery has received two large and prestigious donations 鈥� one a collection of centuries-old European prints from Seattle art collector Albert Feldmann, the other scores of images by well-known photographers from the recently-disbanded Washington Art Consortium. Sylvia Wolf, Henry Art Gallery director, expressed deep appreciation for both donations and the vision and generosity of the donors. 鈥淭his is a truly transformative gift,鈥� Wolf said of the 204 European prints from the 15th to 18th…
Absurdity and abstraction, artistic dualisms, long-held family memories 鈥� and even some gentle voodoo 鈥� mingle together in the annual exhibition by 蘑菇视频 art and design graduate students, on display through June 25 at the Henry Art Gallery.
The Seattle Art Museum will feature work by abstract artist and 蘑菇视频 art professor Denzil Hurley. The exhibit, titled “Disclosures,” will be on display from May 20 through November. It’s a fitting tribute, as Hurley will retire from the 蘑菇视频 at the end of the school year.
This week in the arts, hear Solaris Vocal Ensemble join forces with Seattle Modern Orchestra, take the family on an ArtVenture at the Henry, and spend Valentine’s Day listening to the internationally recognized superstar pianist Benjamin Grosvenor. Guitar Studio Recital 7:30 p.m., February 10聽|聽Brechemin Auditorium Students of Michael Partington perform works for classical guitar.聽More info. Solaris Vocal Ensemble with Seattle Modern Orchestra 7:30 p.m., February 10|聽Meany Studio Theater Solaris Vocal Ensemble (Giselle Wyers, director) joins forces with Seattle Modern Orchestra…
This week in the arts, traditional Japanese music, a modern twist on a Shakespearean classic, and a lecture featuring Cameron Rowland discusses contemporary art and its place in society. KODO 8 p.m., February 3 & 4聽| Meany Theater An international phenomenon since 1981, the percussion ensemble KODO explores the limitless rhythmic possibilities of the traditional Japanese taiko drum.聽More info. As You Like It 7:30 p.m., February 7 through February 19聽|聽Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theater Shakespeare鈥檚 glorious comedy of love and change…
This week,聽bring the whole family for an ArtVenture at Henry Art Gallery to discover how Paul McCarthy transformed small objects into giant sculptures, or catch performances from JACK Quartet and pianist Louis Lortie. ArtVenture: Toy Transformation! With Michelle Hagewood 1 p.m., January 8聽| Henry Art Gallery How do toys reflect who we are? Bring a toy or dig through a collection of oddities to build a new doll, vehicle, or inventive plaything. We will explore how artist Paul McCarthy transformed…
The quarter ends with performances of classical piano, jazz and Appalachian holiday music. The School of Drama concludes its final production of the quarter. Visit the Jacob Lawrence Gallery for the final days of Utopia Neighborhood Club and join Henry Art Gallery鈥檚 Luis Croquer for a curator talk at the Henry. Jazz Innovations Part II 7:30 p.m., December 8 | Brechemin Auditorium Student jazz ensembles from the School of Music pay homage to the icons of jazz and break new…
This week in the arts: the Henry Art Gallery invites families and children to create their own portraits, and Meany Center for the Performing Arts presents performances by Jessica Lang Dance and the Imani Winds. The School of Music celebrates the music of composer Max Reger with a two-day symposium and kicks off this year鈥檚 Barry Lieberman and Friends series with a recital by bassist Ted Botsford. Jessica Lang Dance 8 p.m., November 10-12 | Meany Theater Hailed as “a…
This week in the arts: the Henry Art Gallery opens an exhibition of works by Chuck Close and Meany Center for the Performing Arts presents programs by a classical pianist and a contemporary dance ensemble. Catch the 蘑菇视频 Symphony鈥檚 first concert of the year or stop by the Burke Museum for its annual Meet the Mammals day. Joyce Yang 7:30 p.m., November 3 | Meany Theater Joyce Yang captivates audiences across the globe with her stunning virtuosity, combined with heartfelt…
This week, the 蘑菇视频 launches its philanthropic campaign with a live multimedia experience. The School of Drama revisits a classical tale, and faculty performances are front and center at the School of Music. Swing by the Henry for an exhibition that explores the history of transgender communities in the Pacific Northwest. Iphigenia and Other Daughters October 18- 30 | Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theater The School of Drama opens its 2016-2017 season with modern retelling of the ancient Greek…
The Chamber Dance Company celebrates the birth of post-modern dance in Meany Hall, the School of Drama opens its season with a modern retelling of a Greek classic, and School of Music faculty members Stephen Stubbs and Tekla Cunningham give a performance of 17th century works. The Henry Art Gallery invites the public to practice mindfulness meditation and the Burke Museum celebrates the rugged beauty of the Wild Nearby. Chamber Dance Company October 13-16 | Meany Theater The 蘑菇视频…
It’s a busy week for the arts: The Silk Road Ensemble and Mark Morris Dance Group collaborate on a new work at Meany Center; School of Music artist-in-residence Greg Sinibaldi gives the first faculty recital of the school year, and the Burke Museum hosts its annual “Birds at the Burke” day. The Henry Art Gallery presents artwork by American artist Senga Nengudi and the Jacob Lawrence Gallery showcases work by second-year MFA students. Mark Morris Dance Group with the Silk…
Spring quarter is drawing to a close, but there are still plenty of arts events on campus. Swing by the Henry Art Gallery to see giant wood sculptures by Paul McCarthy and artwork by the 2016 graduating class of MFA and MDes students — or bring the whole family for an ArtVenture. Explore the beauty of the North Cascades at the Burke Museum or visit the Jacob Lawrence Gallery for an exhibition by graduating design students. Graduation Exhibition: Design June…
A look at the annual exhibit of thesis work by students graduating from the 蘑菇视频 School of Art + Art History + Design’s Master of Fine Arts and Master of Design programs, on display at the Henry Art Gallery.
蘑菇视频 Drama wraps up the 2015-2016 season with 鈥淪kies Over Seattle,鈥� and 蘑菇视频 Symphony gives its last performance of the year. Hear the music of Indonesia at Meany Theater, or explore jazz and improvised music at IMPFest. Visit the Henry Art Gallery for a workshop about counterculture comics. Ade Suparman & Sundanese Music of Indonesia 7:30 p.m., June 2 | Meany Theater Ethnomusicology visiting artist Ade Suparman and his students perform music from West Java, Indonesia. The performance will include聽traditional…
Celebrate the work of graduating MFA and MDes students from the School of Art + Art History + Design at their annual Thesis Exhibition party. Catch performances by a host of music ensembles, including Studio Jazz Ensemble, Modern Band, University Singers, 蘑菇视频 Women鈥檚 Choir and Men鈥檚 Glee Club. See the final Mallethead Series performance of the year, or stop by the Penthouse Theater for a School of Drama production. Studio Jazz Ensemble and Modern Band 7:30 p.m., May 26 |…
This week in the arts, see the world-renowned Martha Graham Dance Company perform at Meany Hall and witness the talent of the next generation at the 2016 School of Music Scholarship Recital. Explore production design at a 蘑菇视频 Drama exhibition, take an ArtVenture at the Henry Art Gallery and shop for Native American art at the Burke Museum. Martha Graham Dance Company May 5-7 | Meany Theater 蘑菇视频 World Series鈥� 2015-2016 season concludes with three performances by the Martha Graham…
蘑菇视频 World Series presents its final two performances of the school year: Daedalus Quartet and the Martha Graham Dance Company. Graduating students from the School of Art + Art History + Design鈥檚 3D4M program showcase their works at the Jacob Lawrence Gallery, and the 蘑菇视频 Dance Program and the Henry Art Gallery collaborate in a performance piece. 蘑菇视频 Drama‘s production of 鈥淔orce Continuum鈥� continues through May 8. Daedalus Quartet 7:30 p.m., April 29 | Meany Theater This critically acclaimed string…
This week in the arts, 蘑菇视频 Drama opens their production of Force Continuum, and the School of Music presents two visiting artists: mezzo-soprano Michaela Martens and chamber ensemble Decoda. You can also hear the groundbreaking music of Harry Partch or attend the Henry Art Gallery鈥檚 annual Arty Party. Directions for a Cloud-Crowd 7 p.m., April 21 | Henry Art Gallery In this 90-minute performance, artists Anne Walsh, Jim Melchert and 3D4M Assistant Professor Michael Swaine explore the giving and taking…
Visit Meany Hall this week for the chance to hear two world-renowned classical musicians 鈥� violinist Gil Shaham and pianist Murray Perahia 鈥� each perform solo recitals. Join the 蘑菇视频 Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Band for an exploration of music by French composers, or catch lectures by artist Buster Simpson and art historian Susan P. Casteras. Artist Talk: Buster Simpson 7 p.m., April 14 | Henry Art Gallery Artist Buster Simpson will discuss the development of his current commission for…
蘑菇视频 World Series takes center stage this week with three events: dance-theater ensemble Jane Comfort & Company, world-renowned sitar player Anoushka Shankar, and GlobalFEST: Creole Carnival. Learn about the Burke Museum鈥檚 renovation plans at a community open house, see an exhibition by School of Art + Art History + Design graduating honors students, or take the whole family on an ArtVenture at the Henry Art Gallery. Jane Comfort & Company April 7-9 | Meany Studio Theater Jane Comfort & Company…
The School of Drama kicks off spring quarter with a public play reading and exhibition of MFA production design work. Experience digital music in 3D with DXARTS, explore the passage of time at the Henry Art Gallery or contemplate notions of female attractiveness with a 蘑菇视频 World Series dance-theater performance at Meany Hall. People Sitting in Darkness April 1-3 | Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theater In this comic adaptation of A Midsummer Night鈥檚 Dream set in the early 20th-century Philippines, a…
蘑菇视频 World Series presents three events at Meany Hall this week: the Chamber Music Society of Lincoln Center, pianist Jeremy Denk and Brazilian dance company Grupo Corpo. Visit the Henry Art Gallery to see its newest exhibition, 鈥淧aul McCarthy: White Snow Wood Sculptures,鈥� or catch one of the last performances of the School of Drama鈥檚 鈥淏rooklyn Bridge.鈥� Jeremy Denk 7:30 p.m., March 18 | Meany Theater Pianist Jeremy Denk, winner of the prestigious 2014 Avery Fisher Career Prize, performs a…
This week, catch the final events of two series: 蘑菇视频 Drama鈥檚 Seattle Theatres Lost & Founded play readings and the School of Art + Art History + Design鈥檚 Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice lectures. Hear performances by the 蘑菇视频 Wind Ensemble, 蘑菇视频 Symphony, and Latin Grammy Award-winning flamenco guitarist Vicente Amigo. Bring the whole family to campus this weekend for a fairy tale-themed ArtVenture at the Henry Art Gallery. Critical Issues in Contemporary Art Practice: Park McArthur 7:00 p.m.,…
It鈥檚 a busy week for the arts: the School of Drama collaborates with Seattle Children鈥檚 Theatre, Pacific MusicWorks presents Vivaldi鈥檚 鈥淔our Seasons鈥� and the 蘑菇视频 Concert and Campus Bands perform their winter quarter concert. Experience contemporary dance at the 蘑菇视频 Dance Majors concert and head over to the School of Art + Art History + Design鈥檚 annual sale, Buy Art. 鈥淭he Walk Across America for Mother Earth鈥� February 24-28 | Glenn Hughes Penthouse Theater The School of Drama partners with…
Music is at the forefront this week: the 蘑菇视频 Symphony Orchestra gears up to play alongside guest violinist Glenn Dicterow, the Mallethead series returns with a percussion performance in Meany Studio Theater, and world-famous folk artists B茅la Fleck and Abagail Washburn give a concert at Meany Hall. The Henry Art Gallery hosts two public events on Valentine鈥檚 Day, and the School of Drama explores the meaning of 鈥渘ew drama鈥� in its annual lecture series. 蘑菇视频 Symphony with Glenn Dicterow 7:30…
From art exhibitions to musical theater, dance and percussion 鈥� there is an arts event to catch your attention this week. Join John Knight for a lecture about contemporary art or head over to the Henry Art Gallery for an exhibition highlighting conceptions of self, beauty and individual freedom. If you are looking for a laugh, check out 鈥淭he 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee,鈥� a musical comedy presented by the 蘑菇视频 Musical Theater program. Critical Issues in Contemporary Art…
From acrobats to jazz, and from dance to thirteenth-century Japanese literature, there鈥檚 an arts event for everybody this week. Catch the 蘑菇视频 Big Band鈥檚 January concert, visit the Penthouse Theater for a new play workshop from the School of Drama, or catch a lecture about legendary dance choreographer Trisha Brown at the Henry. Head over to Meany Hall for this year鈥檚 Dance Faculty Concert or a performance by the world-renowned Peking Acrobats. Bill Frisell & Michael Gibbs with the 蘑菇视频…
Arts蘑菇视频 rings in the new year with art, opera and jazz. School of Music鈥檚 Stephen Stubbs leads 蘑菇视频 students in scenes from early Baroque opera, world-renowned pianist Garrick Ohlsson takes the stage at Meany Hall, and the Henry Art Gallery invites families to take an ArtVenture. Plus, it鈥檚 a genre mash-up for the 蘑菇视频 Symphony when it is joined by Michael Gibbs, Bill Frisell and 蘑菇视频 Jazz Studies faculty for a January concert. Orpheus Ensemble 7:30 p.m., January 8 |…
Don鈥檛 miss DXARTS鈥� fall concert 鈥� a chance to immerse yourself in groundbreaking electroacoustic music. The School of Drama opens two new productions: dark farce 鈥淟oot鈥� and improv show 鈥淏eginnings: First Breath.鈥� At Meany Hall, enjoy performances by pianist Yulianna Avdeeva and the University Chorale & Chamber Singers, or head over to Brechemin Auditorium to catch the talented Daana Quartet. Music of Today: DXARTS 7:30 p.m., November 20 | Meany Theater The School of Music and DXARTS present groundbreaking new…