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
Music For All: Concert Band Festival
Sat, March 29 • 8AM–5PM
The School of Music and Associate Director of Bands Andrea Brown, in partnership with Guilford Park High School Director of Bands Eric Posner and Music for All, are hosting the third-annual Mid-Atlantic Concert Band Festival. All performances for this event are free and open to the public!
Cultural Connections: Repertoire Reflecting the Diversity in the State of Maryland
Thu, April 10 • 5:30PM
As a part of his role as 2024–25 Arts for All Faculty Fellow, Assistant Clinical Professor Tim Powell designed a program that would be accessible for the average teenager and reflect the diversity of the DMV area.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Quantum Engine Sculpture Melds Past and Future of Physics
March 25, 2025
Steampunk-inspired artwork evokes devices that convert energy from one form to another.
UMD Community Members Honor Legacy of Harriet Tubman
March 11, 2025
University of Maryland community members commemorated the fifth annual Harriet Tubman Day at the David C. Driskell Center on Monday.
‘Cinephile heaven’: Il Cinema Ritrovato honors film legend Marlene Dietrich
March 10, 2025
This year’s festival stop at UMD hosted a day commemorating German-American actress Marlene Dietrich and her unforgettable contributions to cinema.
Dialogue for Reproductive Justice through Art, Play and Pupusas!
March 4, 2025
New research by communication professor Carina Zelaya aims to improve sexual and reproductive health communication among Latinx families.
The Art of Feminist Thought
March 4, 2025
Exploring art and activism through the lens of feminist theory in a course from UMD’s Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.
Indigenous Performers Put ‘Wow’ in UMD Powwow
March 3, 2025
Dancing and drumming star at celebration of community.
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Subscribe now!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.