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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

Maryland Day

Maryland Day: Community Art Project

Sat, Apr 26 • 10AM-4PM
As part of the university's Arts for All initiative, participate in a community art project led by professional artist Hana Ward. Contribute your own artistic touches to help create a collaborative artwork that celebrates creativity, connection and culture.

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Colors of Change.

Colors of Change: Sustainability in the Arts

Tue, Apr 29 • 6-8PM
Explore the intersection between the arts and environmental health and justice at this special event hosted by the Office of Sustainability and Arts for All. Join us for a screening of "Toxic Art," an award-winning short film that explores how pollution can be transformed into paint pigments. Then, try your hand at painting with natural, plant-based pigments made right here at the University of Maryland!

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Hip Hop Anansi actors on stage.

‘Creative Captioning’ Takes the Stage at UMD

April 18, 2025

M.F.A. student leads effort to expand accessibility for audience in the School of Theatre, Dance, and Performance Studies' production, "Hip Hop Anansi."

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"Happyland" by Leah Orozco.

2025 Award Winners of the Sadat Arts for Justice and Peace Competition

April 17, 2025

Arts for All is pleased to announce the student winners of the 2025 Sadat Arts for Justice and Peace Competition. The winning pieces creatively highlight the intersection between social and environmental justice through visual art, poetry, music composition and chamber music performance.

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William Phillips.

UMD Leaders Promote Technology, Innovation at World Quantum Day Celebration

April 16, 2025

The University of Maryland hosted the “Quantum for All: Bridging Science and the Arts in the International Year of Quantum” event at the Iribe Center on Mon, April 14.

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Quantom element.

7 Reasons You Should Care About World Quantum Day

April 14, 2025

Get ‘entangled’ in UMD’s celebration of the growing capital of quantum.

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Opera students relax in costume during a rehearsal.

The Art of Making Merry

April 11, 2025

Go behind the scenes of the Maryland Opera Sudio’s production of “The Merry Wives of Windsor.”

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Wave installation.

A ‘Wave’ of New Understanding About Earth’s Oceans and Atmosphere

April 1, 2025

Faculty and students collaborate with NASA on interactive installation at the Kennedy Center.

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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.

Portrait of President Darryll J. Pines
Darryll J. Pines President, University of Maryland
UMD School of Music student viewing a virtual reality opera thru VR goggles

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.

Student performance on stage

Arts Create an Inclusive Environment

We are harnessing the power of the arts to spark civic dialogue, increase community engagement and activate social change.

Immersive Media Design classroom

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.


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