Art + Technology + Social Justice
The Arts for All initiative partners the arts with the sciences, technology and other disciplines to develop new and reimagined curricular and experiential offerings that nurture different ways of thinking to spark dialogue, understanding, problem solving and action. It bolsters a campus-wide culture of creativity and innovation, making Maryland a national leader in leveraging the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice to collaboratively address grand challenges.
EVENTS
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Kogod Theatre
Tickets required.
With an air of wit and a twinge of anxiety, Mikhail Durnenkov’s Are We At War Yet? is a distinctly Russian narrative exploring everyday issues like the threat of war and the psychological effects of propaganda. His dark comedy shows audience members that the fabric that holds society and family together is nothing more than gossamer, and it’s close to tearing.
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall
Free
The College of Arts and Humanities and the School of Public Health co-host a screening of "Birthing Justice," a feature-length documentary discussing the issues fueling the maternal health crisis within the African American community and advocating for best practices to enhance birthing equity for all women, especially Black women. The filmmakers explore this national epidemic in four regions—Washington, D.C., Augusta, GA, several areas in Missouri and California, interviewing those affected by current policies, i.e. birthing individuals and healthcare professionals, as well as those, such as birthing advocates, activists and policy makers, in the forefront of advancing policy change.
Film producer Denise Pines will be in attendance. There will be a brief reception after the screening.
University of Maryland
Free
Five learning neighborhoods. Hundreds of activities. One unforgettable day of fun and discovery. Bring family and friends to the University of Maryland's annual springtime open house, Maryland Day! Stop by Arts for All's tent on McKeldin Mall and help us paint a temporary "Love for All" mural created by award-winning visual artist and LGBTQ activist, Lisa Marie Thalhammer.
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Gildenhorn Recital Hall
Free, no tickets required.
The Piano Division of the School of Music is proud to present exceptional young UMD artists from an array of degree programs at Steinway Hall in New York City. In collaboration with The Clarice Smith Performing Center and using Steinway’s SpirioCast technology, this performance will be Simulcast from Steinway Hall into the Gildenhorn Recital Hall, allowing audience members in New York City and College Park to experience the same performance in real-time. Using a Steinway Spirio, a 21st-century incarnation of player piano technology provided by Steinway Piano Gallery, two pianos in two separate locations will be played simultaneously by the same pianist with remarkable fidelity. The piano data is synced with video, allowing the audience members in Gildenhorn to both hear the piano and see the pianist in New York as if they were there.
Join us for this special performance, a look into the future with broader access to music education, instruction and audience engagement!
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall
Tickets required.
The UMD Chamber Singers present a thought-provoking performance to bring healing amidst difficult times. Weather: Stand the Storm, a new composition by Rollo Dilworth, is a featured piece, along with works by Lotti, Gabrieli, Buxtehude, Robles and more. With this program, UMD Choral Activities invites you to sit back and reflect on how our actions impact those around us.
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dance Theatre
Tickets required.
In this varied, vibrant and celebratory dance presentation, the UMD School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies offers new works of art in motion by student choreographers!
The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center, Dekelboum Concert Hall
Tickets required.
Join us for the UMD Wind Orchestra’s season finale concert! This program will feature an exciting assortment of pieces that are sure to make this performance a memorable close to the 2023-24 academic year!
Virtual Event
Registration required.
Moving With Screens and Machines is a new symposium exploring the intersection of art and embodied technology. The 3 day event at the University of Maryland featured workshops, talks and performances delving into markerless motion capture, choreographing movement with robots, human-centered computer interaction and more.
Join the producers of Moving With Screens and Machines as they share the unique research and leading practitioners that the symposium brought together and the importance of embodied disciplines–like dance and theater–in the fields of robotics, AI and spatial technologies. They will also discuss the takeaways and impact of the symposium on the university and the attendees.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
New Outreach Program Strikes Chords of Connection
April 22, 2024
Partnership with city ferries local seniors to music performances at The Clarice.
With Terps’ Captioning System, a Silent Revolution Could Take Center Stage
April 18, 2024
Theatre designers seek to improve deaf community’s access to live performances.
New Ideas for Used Materials
April 16, 2024
Art class designs Maryland Day installation from found objects.
Low-Cost Lessons Raise Musical Bar for Local Teens
April 15, 2024
Terrapin Community Music School matches grad students with youths to expand access.
Dye-ing for More Natural Colors
April 11, 2024
Plant sciences class combines chemistry, art and history as students create plant-, insect-based dyes.
Sculpture Celebrating David Driskell Unveiled
April 5, 2024
Noted African American artist’s 20-foot-tall work stands outside center named for late professor, artist and scholar.
The Arts for All initiative seeks to ensure that the arts are woven into the very fabric of life at the University of Maryland...so the Terrapin identity is writ large and forged strong.
Arts Improve the Student Experience
We are prepared to address the growing student and industry demand to integrate the arts into student life, both within and beyond the curriculum, helping students access and amplify their creative talents and fostering collaborative and innovative thinking to solve problems.
Arts Create an Inclusive Environment
We are harnessing the power of the arts to spark civic dialogue, increase community engagement and activate social change.
Arts Advance the University
We are accelerating innovation, discovery and insights through collaborations among the arts, the humanities and the sciences through research, creative activity and technological innovation.
Want to learn more about the Arts for All initiative and how you can join the campus-wide effort? Send us an email and we will be in touch.