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Carl Clemons-Hopkins BFA ’09 (Musical Theater) received a 2021 Emmy nomination for outstanding supporting actor in a comedy series for their role on HBO Max’s new comedy series Hacks.

In June, Zeinab Diomande ’22 (Painting) was named one of 40 finalists for the prestigious AXA Art Prize. Of 600 artists who applied, she was advanced to the finalist stage by a panel of regional jurors, which included UArts Master Lecturer Charles Browning as a member, and a four-member exhibition jury comprising representatives of some of the country’s most prestigious museums.  

Following a rigorous selection process earlier this year, UArts Assistant Professor of Studio Practice Tommie-Waheed Evans was named a 2021 Guggenheim Fellow in choreography. Evans was one of 184 artists, writers, scholars and scientists selected from a pool of more than 3,000 applications.

When Waffles, a yeti/breakfast food hybrid, and Mochi, a sentient pink ice cream treat, escaped the land of frozen foods last March, they delighted Netflix’s audiences young and old. The duo’s adventures in Waffles + Mochi see the titular duo travel the globe to learn about fresh food in support of former First Lady Michelle Obama’s mission to teach families about healthy eating.

The first exhibit on view in the Philadelphia Museum of Art’s new Daniel W. Dietrich II Galleries is New Grit: Art & Philly Now, which features 25 artists whose work represents a wide range of perspectives, practices and various media including ceramics, painting, photography, sculpture, fiber and more.

Aug. 18–Oct. 8, 2021

Art Alliance

Aug. 18–Oct. 8, 2021

Art Alliance 
 

The Philadelphia Art Alliance of the University of the Arts is pleased to present the first Philadelphia exhibition of works by Nyeema Morgan. 

Sept 3–Oct 17, 2021

Window on Broad

August 18–October 2, 2021

Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery

The Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery of the University of the Arts is pleased to present the first Philadelphia exhibition of paintings by Mike Cloud. Cloud is widely known for his large-scale, layered and constructed paintings.

June 29–Dec 10, 2021

The Hamilton Public Art Project

The University of the Arts is pleased to present two billboards by Los Angeles-based artist Paul Mpagi Sepuya in The Hamilton Public Art Project, an initiative of Rosenwald-Wolf Gallery, on Broad Street from June 29 to December 10, 2021.

Maurice Baynard, currently associate professor of Critical Studies and co-chair of University of the Arts’ Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI)  Committee, will transition to the role of director for diversity, equity and inclusion in the Office of the President, effective Tuesday, June 1.

Throughout his career, Noel Mayo ’60 (Industrial Design) has paid it forward to University of the Arts through gifts and service. This year, UArts paid him back with the Excellence in the Arts Alumni Award.

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As a young, avid cartoon fan, Chris McDonnell didn’t think he could turn his fascination with funny and grotesque drawings into a career.