Spring Open House

2021 William H. Ely Illustration Exhibition

The Illustration program at UArts is proud to share the thesis projects of this year’s senior class—the result of a rigorous process of self-reflection, experimentation and refinement, resulting in a highly developed body of work based on a theme and market application. The exhibition is more than a showcase of each student’s dedication, talent and hard work; it marks a celebration of their individual creative voice, professionalism and refined sense of self as they embark on a new career.

Explore the exhibition.

 

Ira Brind School of Theater Arts Spring 2021 Events

The Brind School is working with the spring season directors to create dynamic and groundbreaking theater experiences. Performances include musicals, screenplays, workshops and senior projects. All events are ticketed. 

See the spring 2021 season.

 

School of Design First Year Core

The School of Design First Year Core is a unique and critical experience for all undergraduate design majors. These collaborative courses will expose you to multiple modes of practice and technologies while providing a solid grounding in design thinking, drawing as thinking, communication, audience and meaning, design technology, and collaboration and team building.

Explore the core courses and see student work.

 

The Big Share

Explore projects and exhibitions by School of Dance faculty, guests and students. You’re invited to wander and experience the contents of each project in your own time. Project pages will be available indefinitely, so enter, exit and return as you please.

Experience The Big Share.

 

Fall '20 Animation Show

 Discover student works from the Animation program. The end-of-semester show features various assignments from students in each year of the BFA program.

Watch the show.

 

Poster by Abby McManus BFA '20, "Seasons of Teal"

Illustration Senior Portfolio 2020

UArts Illustrators are the imaginers of society. They develop their unique visual voices through hands-on training in technique, image making, concept development, marketing and business. This booklet showcases some of the incredible work created by the graduating Class of 2020.

View the Illustration Senior Portfolio 2020.

 

Resist Covid Take 6!

Conceived by Carrie Mae Weems and Pierre Loving, Resist Covid Take 6! aims to create an artist-driven public awareness campaign to educate and enlighten Black, Latinx and Native American communities about the impact of COVID-19 on their lives. UArts is the exclusive presenter of Weems’ project in Philadelphia, where billboards, creative messaging and public art has been installed around Center City to highlight the virus’ staggering death toll.

See the project and learn more.

 

UArts Radio

Supported by the Music Business, Entrepreneurship and Technology BFA program, UArts Radio is an online radio station and blog bringing you the latest in music, culture and events. Students and faculty advisors contribute as bloggers, curators and DJs.

Visit UArts Radio.

 

Five Films from Lightbox Film Center

Lightbox is a longstanding hub for cutting-edge cinema in Philadelphia. As a UArts student, you’ll have free access to Lightbox screenings on campus and special virtual events. In the meantime, Lightbox Film Center Director Jesse Pires has curated this set of five free short films that capture the unique and innovative approach to filmmaking that Lightbox brings to the foreground

Watch the films.

 

Class of 2020 Student Thesis Showcases

Explore the many virtual exhibits, galleries, projects, screenings and showcases that UArts programs put together to feature student theses and works from the Class of 2020. The diverse collections show the unique artistic perspectives of UArts students.

Explore the Class of 2020 Student Theses Showcases.

 

5 Questions with Visiting Artists

Visiting artists offer advice for aspiring professionals and answer questions about art education, collaboration, practice, portfolios and more. 

 

“With a Little Help From My Friends”

The Class of 2020 students from the School of Music perform a virtual rendition of “With a Little Help From My Friends,” a UArts tradition.

Explore UArts’ 2020 Commencement.

 

Underground Pool

Underground Pool, the student literary magazine of University of the Arts, is published each spring by the Creative Writing program. Each issue features short fiction, poetry and artwork by undergraduates from all majors at UArts. Students in Creative Writing and Graphic Design serve as each edition’s co-editors and designers, and submissions are read and reviewed by Creative Writing majors. Each magazine’s theme is chosen based on the particular concerns, questions and preoccupations raised in that year’s issue, which is described in the annual Letter from the Editors and reflected in the cover design.

View the spring 2020 issue.

 

School of Music Student Performances

Watch archived performances from the School of Music and other events held in our state-of-the-art, 140-seat Caplan Recital Hall. See where our ensembles—from ambient, hip hop and jazz, to funk/New Orleans and big band—perform. “The Caplan” hosts them all.

Watch student performances.

 

UArtist Playlist

A UArts high-energy playlist is available for studying, dreaming and creating. Showcasing the diverse talent and artistry of current students, faculty and alumni, #uartist is a celebration of the boundless creativity of the UArts community. No genre is off limits.

 

School of Music's YouTube Channel

Watch performances from UArts ensembles, students, faculty and guest artists.

Visit School of Music on YouTube.

 

UArts’ YouTube Channel

Find out more about UArts students, alumni, visiting arts and more on our YouTube channel!

Visit UArts on YouTube.