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
Metamorphoses
Fri, Nov 15–Fri, Nov 22, 2024
Tickets required.
Set in and around a central onstage pool of water that provides the hub of each of Metamorphoses’ many vignettes, Zimmerman’s bold retelling juxtaposes antiquity and modernity in an exploration of the power of theater across centuries.
Mozart's Così fan tutte: Maryland Opera Studio
Tue, Nov. 19–Sun, Nov 24, 2024
Tickets required.
Equal parts tender and cynical, Mozart’s Così fan tutte is an exploration of the conflict between love and reason captured in an opera filled with comedy, drama and irony.
Teaching the Arts in the Age of A.I.: A Symposium
January 22–23, 2025 at the University of Maryland
Join us for a thought-provoking, two-day symposium focusing on the intersection of teaching the arts in the age of artificial intelligence. The symposium will feature keynote speakers, specialist lectures, panel discussions, AI demonstrations, small group discussions and captivating arts performances.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Greek Myths Make Waves in UMD’s ‘Metamorphoses’
November 18, 2024
TDPS production brings gods, legends and a pool to the Kogod Theatre.
UMD’s Voter Engagement Initiatives Impact Students
November 5, 2024
University of Maryland’s Vote (Fearlessly)! and TerpsVote campaigns urged students over the past couple of months to make their voices heard at the polls.
UMD Jazz Ensembles, Musician Keyon Harrold Perform a Powerful Array of Jazz
November 5, 2024
The University of Maryland School of Music presented their Big Band Concert at the Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center last month, which featured renowned jazz musician Keyon Harrold performing alongside three jazz ensembles.
Tulips and Shipping Containers Represent Racial Capitalism in Driskell Center Exhibit
October 30, 2024
The David C. Driskell Center at the University of Maryland exhibition, Dewey Crumpler: Life Studies examines themes of consumerism, globalization and racial capitalism.
New UMD Woodwind-Making Course Combines Music, Engineering Skills
October 24, 2024
Engineering and music students at the University of Maryland can now learn woodworking methods used to create wind instruments in a new cross-disciplinary course.
Exploring Stanley Plumly’s World: New Digital Archive Offers Insight into Beloved Poet’s Life and Work
October 21, 2024
Curated by English Professor Joshua Weiner, the archive commemorates the late professor and founder of the M.F.A. in creative writing program at UMD.
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.