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ANNOUNCEMENTS
Media Arts Senior Travis Walton Waugh Wins Talented Youth Award
School of Music Alumni Receives Richard Tucker Award
New Funding Opportunities for Students
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EVENTS
Crafts Department Exhibition: 'Out of Hand'
International Exhibit and Celebration
Senior Thesis Painting Exhibitions
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OPPORTUNITIES
Service Opportunity
IN THE GALLERIES
Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery
Sol Mednick Gallery and Gallery 1401
Multimedia Gallery
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Media Arts Senior Travis Walton Waugh Wins Talented Youth Award
Media Arts senior Travis Walton Waugh has earned the 2009 National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) New Talent Award (ages 18-22) for his eight-minute film Fairytales, that asks the questions "what happens to our imaginations when we are left alone? And what creatures are conjured to occupy the space our loneliness now controls?" The festival was held in Seattle April 24 – 26.
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School of Music Alumnus Receives Richard Tucker Award
Stephen Costello ’03 (Voice) is the winner of the 2009 Richard Tucker Award, a $30,000 prize that recognizes American singers considered to be on the threshold of a significant, international opera career. Costello made his Metropolitan Opera debut as Arturo in "Lucia di Lammermoor" in 2007.
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New Funding Opportunities for Students
The University's Student Financial Services Office has received new funding opportunities for students: The B. Davis Scholarship and the New England Printing and Publishing Council Graphic Arts Scholarship. These and other opportunities are posted to the University’s online Scholarship Bulletin Board. Additional information can also be found on the scholarship bulletin board outside of the Student Financial Services Office on the second floor of Hamilton Hall. Students applying for scholarships and/or grants who would like help compiling materials, organizing applications or editing essays should contact Amanda Black, Associate Director of Student Financial Services at 215-717-6137.
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Drum Sale
The School of Music is selling some drum sets to make way for new inventory – Rogers Rogers, Premier and Yamaha. If you're interested or would like more information, contact Nick Costa or come to the School of Music office on the 4th floor in the Merriam.
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Lab Closure
The Imaging Lab on the 6th floor of Anderson Hall will close for the summer due to construction. Friday, May 15, is the last day of operations. Printing services will be available in the Imaging Lab on the 13th floor of Terra Hall, Monday – Friday, from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. for the entire summer. Both labs will be open in time for the fall semester. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Amanda D’Amico at ext. 6460.
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EVENTS
Crafts Department Exhibition: 'Out of Hand'
Out of Hand is an exhibition of metalwork, fibers, jewelry, ceramics, glass and mixed media by 25 crafts students. While the work varies greatly in terms of media and content, from silver jewelry to video installation, soft sculpture to stoneware, these young artists are united in their consideration for and dexterity with their chosen materials. Come and experience the work of the next generation of craftsmen.
Thru 8
Hamilton Hall, Solmssen Court
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International Exhibit and Celebration
Students, staff and faculty exhibit artwork related to traveling, living or studying abroad. Opening celebration will feature international dance and music ensembles.
Thru May 8
Terra Hall, Caplan Center (16th floor)
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Senior Thesis Painting Exhibitions
Jonathan Cook
Thru May 8
Anderson Hall (8th Floor)
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Free-in–the-Plaza Festival at the Kimmel Center: Spring Fling
Happy hour just took on a whole new dimension as the Kimmel Center opens its doors for its Spring Fling in the Plaza Festival. Complimentary performances, discounted happy hour drinks and savory tapas selections.
Thru May 8, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m. (Monday – Saturday)
Kimmel Center (300 S. Broad St., Philadelphia)
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Student Choreography Concerts
May 5, 7, 12, 14, 18, 7 p.m.
UArts Dance Theater at the Drake
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Auditions for the Musical 'The Covenant Journey'
The musical "Covenant Journey" is the story of the ancient Biblical character of Joseph. An audition is required. Submit a resume and headshot by May 8. For more information, contact is613@yahoo.com (215-514-0610) or hayankim2002@yahoo.com (201-221-9800) or visit TheCovenantJourney.com.
May 14, 1 – 4 p.m.
Merriam Theater Lobby
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Work from freshman through senior animators illuminating the process of defining and refining their craft. Models, sets, character designs, storyboards, sculptures and other work will be exhibited, allowing the viewer to understand and appreciate the resulting visuals seen on monitors in the exhibition space.
May 8 – July 8
Opening Reception: May 8, 3 – 5 p.m
Hamilton Hall, President's Office
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Staff Council Meeting
This is your opportunity to raise questions about the things that impact your work here at UArts. All staff are invited to participate.
May 12, 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m.
Gershman Hall (3rd floor lobby)
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UArts Literary Society: Final Meeting of the Spring 2009 Semester
The group is reading "Justification of the Use of Terror" by Maximilien Robespierre; "Miss Lonelyhearts" by Nathanael West; "One Mic" by Nasir Jones; The Dead from "Dubliners" by James Joyce; "I carry your heart with me" by e.e. cummings; "Shakey Dog" by Dennis Coles; and A Panegyric upon Abraham from "Fear and Trembling" by Søren Kierkegaard. Special guest speaker: Lady Sovereign. Contact Davis Rivera for information.
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Alumna Elyce Abrams at Bridgette Mayer Gallery
Please join the Bridgette Mayer Gallery for the third solo show of painter Elyce Abrams ’04 (MFA, Ceramics / Painting / Sculpture), titled "Long Distance," which explores ideas of the effect of light on experience, and whose paintings depict deconstructed landscapes spanning vast physical and emotional distances. The works include acrylic-on-panel paintings ranging from 16" x 20" to 12" x 88". The exhibit runs through May 30, 2009
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Senior Photography Exhibition
Thru May 16
Hamilton Hall
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Senior Animation & Film Show
May 9, 7 p.m.
May 10, 4 p.m.
Gershman Hall, Levitt Auditorium
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Sophomore and Junior Animation & Film Show
May 12 - 7 p.m.
Gershman Hall, Levitt Auditorium
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MFA Book Arts/Printmaking Thesis Exhibition
Thru May 23
Reception: May 8, 5:30 – 9 p.m.
Skybox at 2424 Studios (2424 E. York St., Philadelphia)
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Graphic Design Portfolio Presentation
View Portfolios online at UArts.edu/GD
May 20, 5 - 7 p.m.
Reception 7 -10 p.m.
Artemide (232 N. 2nd Street)
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2009 Sophomore Photography Exhibition
May 7 – 22
Media Arts Department, Terra Building
Opening Reception: May 7, 4 – 6 p.m.
1401 and Mednick Galleries (14th and 15th floors)
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Ribbon Cutting for 1506 Digital Lab
May 7, 5 p.m.
Media Arts Department, Terra Building
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OPPORTUNITIES
Service Opportunity
The University of the Arts has partnered with the Philadelphia Higher Education Network for Neighborhood Development (PHENND) and AmeriCorps to host the AmeriCorps Scholars in Service to Pennsylvania program. There are two full-time (450 hours of service) and five minimum-time (300 hours of service) slots open. After one year of volunteering at the student’s organization of choice, they will receive up to $1,250. Any student interested should contact Laura Keegan at 215-717-6076. Deadline for application submission is May 15, 2009.
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IN THE GALLERIES
ROSENWALD-WOLF GALLERY (ANDERSON HALL)
Richard Amsel: A Retrospective (Art and Design @ 50)
Retrospective by noted illustrator and alumnus Richard Amsel ’69 (Illustration), who developed iconic images of many well-known celebrities, including major movie and concert posters. Original artwork representing "Raiders of the Lost Ark," "Mad Max: Beyond Thunderdome," "The Champ," "Norma Rae," "Flash Gordon," several TV Guide covers and pieces representing Bette Midler’s album covers.
Thru May 14
SOL MEDNICK GALLERY and GALLERY 1401 (TERRA HALL)
Sophomore Photography – Recent Work
May 8 – 22
MULTIMEDIA GALLERY (TERRA HALL)
Then Ether
Katherine Bennett
Thru May 8
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