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, Dekelboum Concert Hall
Free, no tickets required.
The University of Maryland Summer Chorus is a campus and community chorus available to anyone who wishes to sing. This year, UMD Summer Chorus will tackle Gabriel Fauré’s Requiem, a choral masterwork that has provided comfort and solace to many since its creation. The program will also feature Fanny Hensel’s contrasting cantatas: Hiob explores human suffering as a test of faith and Lobgesang is a joyful celebration of birth.
University of Maryland, various locations
Free
The Clarice’s annual NextNOW Fest is an inspiring arts experience that celebrates imagination, creativity and community. By amplifying the voices of intriguing, inventive artists from around campus and our community, NextNOW Fest creates a forward-looking microcosm where art transforms our future and connects us all. NextNOW Fest is where creativity and community converge.
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
Art-Science Projects to Explore Quantum Creativity
July 25, 2024
Newly funded artistic collaborations seek to explain quantum concepts.
The 2024–25 Season at The Clarice Smith Performing Arts Center is Now on Sale!
June 26, 2024
The more than 50 shows spanning music, theater, dance, comedy and more include both groundbreaking new works and reimagined classics.
Inaugural Arts for All Fellows To Work Across Art, Tech, Science and Social Justice
June 13, 2024
The 10 faculty and 5 students come from units across campus and will work on projects that engage the public.
Five Must-Read Summer Book Picks by Asian and Asian American Authors
May 30, 2024
AAPI Literature and Media Club Founder and President Julie Cha ’25 recommends top reads.
Using Art to Transform ‘Something So Ugly’ into ‘Something So Beautiful’
May 21, 2024
Maggie Letvin ’24, an ARHU triple major, said UMD showed them they can’t live life without making art.
Low-Cost Lessons Raise Musical Bar for Local Teens
April 15, 2024
Terrapin Community Music School matches grad students with youths to expand access.
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.