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
Mavis Staples
Fri, September 20 • 8PM
Tickets required
The legendary, multi-Grammy Award winning superstar Mavis Staples is a quintessential American voice and a not-to-be-missed powerhouse performer!
2024-25 Arts & Humanities Dean's Lecture Series Featuring Kermit the Frog
Fri, September 27 • 6PM
Free, tickets required
To honor the life and legacy of distinguished alum Jim Henson ’60, the College of Arts and Humanities (ARHU) presents a special evening with “the world’s most famous amphibian,” Kermit.
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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
‘Mobile-izing’ a New Generation to the Ballot Box
September 11, 2024
Campus pop-up helps register new voters and take the angst out of Election Day.
Music Video ‘Immerses’ Viewers in Virtual Performance
September 4, 2024
Faculty member evokes sensory crossovers with local indie band.
NextNOW Fest 2024: Handpicked Highlights From Curators
September 3, 2024
Arts extravaganza to feature nearly 70 activities, performances and exhibitions.
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.
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.