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Arts Madness week is returning this spring with a consolidated vision and increased enthusiasm from all parties involved. The goal of the week as a whole is to increase accessibility and visibility of the arts to all University members, to build bridges between arts groups often isolated from one another, and to raise general enthusiasm for the arts! Most of all, the week is a general celebration of UVa’s artistic communities and talent. Follow us on Twitter and like us on Facebook!
Pilobulus Partnering Dance Workshop: This workshop is sponsored by the Drama Arts Board and will lead more experienced dancers/movers through an exploration of partnering, a weight-sharing technique that the Pilobolus has mastered. 3–6 pm, Helms Theater. Apply here >
ARTStravaganza Night I : A night of singing, dancing, and comedy by UVa's finest performing arts
CIOs. Come witness the incredibly diverse talent that exists at UVa! McLeod Auditorium, 8 pm. FREE admission!
10 am – 6 pm: Pilobolus Workshop Day I | Apply | Helms Theatre 8 pm: ARTStravaganza Night II | Chemistry Auditorium | FREE
Pilobolus Workshop Day I (in conjunction with the Festival of the Moving Creature): This workshop is sponsored by the Drama Arts Board and will lead a group of 25 students (with varied levels of movement experience) in devising a piece centered around the idea of Creature. The workshop takes place in Helms Theatre from 10am – 6pm on both March 23 and 24. *Students who participate in this workshop are not required to have a background in dance. Participants are required to partake in a performance in conjunction with the Festival of the Moving Creature taught by Pilobolus teaching associates. The performance will be Saturday, April 20 at Nameless Field. Apply here >
ARTStravaganza Night II : A second night of singing, dancing, and comedy by UVas finest performing arts CIOs. Come witness the incredibly diverse talent that exists at UVa! Chemistry Auditorium, 8 pm. FREE admission!
10 am – 6 pm: Pilobolus Workshop Day II | Apply | Helms Theatre 12–3 pm: UPC Short Course: Pinhole Photography | OpenGrounds 6–8 pm: Clemons Art Gallery Opening Reception and Showcase
Pilobolus Workshop Day II (in conjunction with the Festival of the Moving Creature): This workshop is sponsored by the Drama Arts Board and will lead a group of 25 students (with varied levels of movement experience) in devising a piece centered around the idea of Creature. The workshop takes place in Helms Theatre from 10am – 6pm on both March 23 and 24. *Students who participate in this workshop are not required to have a background in dance. Participants are required to partake in a performance in conjunction with the Festival of the Moving Creature taught by Pilobolus teaching associates. The performance will be Saturday, April 20 at Nameless Field. Apply here >
UPC Short Course: Pinhole Photography: Sign up with UPC to take part in this artistic short course led by a local artist! The short course will be from 12–4 pm and take place at the Newcomb Dark Room in the Student Activities center. Sign up here >
Clemons Art Gallery Opening Reception and Showcase: The official opening reception for the Clemons Gallery, as well as a showcase of student digital work in the Robertson Media Center on the 3rd floor. 6–8 pm
7 pm: Film Screening: The Sapphires | Harrison Auditorium
Kluge-Ruhe Sponsored Film Screening: The Sapphires: The Sapphires, which follows the lives of four aboriginal women as they form a music group in the 1960s, will be screened in the Harrison Auditorium of the Special Collections Library beginning at 7 pm! This is a special occasion, as the film has not yet been released in the United States. Event is FREE and food and drink will be provided.
Arts Career Panel: A panel of professionals in the arts will answer questions about artistic careers, with a networking session following. Pizza and drinks provided! At OpenGrounds on the Corner, 6–8 pm.
6–8 pm:Starting your own Art Collection, by Marc Lipson | Campbell 160
Starting your own Art Collection, a talk by Marc Lipson: Marc Lipson from the Darden School of Business will speak on how to begin an art collection with limited funds and on a student budget - you can (and should) do it! 6–8 pm in Campbell 160, School of Architecture (on Arts Grounds).
5:30–7:30 pm: Literary Competition: Presented by Second Year Council and Student Council | West Range Cafe
Literary Competition: Presented by Second Year Council and Student Council: Do you have a beautiful work of art just begging to be read in front of a live audience? Or do you want sit back and listen to people read works of literature that have truly inspired their passions? Well, here's your chance! West Range Cafe, 5:30–7:30 pm. More information here >
Fill out the form here if you would like to do a reading yourself.
1:30–3:30 pm: UPC Short Course: Screenprinting I | OpenGrounds | Sign up here > 4–6 pm: UPC Short Course: Screenprinting II | OpenGrounds | Sign up here > 5:30–7:30 pm: Final Fridays | Arts Grounds
UPC Short Course: Screenprinting I: Sign up with UPC to take part in this artistic short course about the art of screenprinting! There are two sessions, 1:30–3:30 pm and 4–6 pm, at OpenGrounds on the Corner. Sign up here >
UPC Short Course: Screenprinting II: Sign up with UPC to take part in this artistic short course about the art of screenprinting! There are two sessions, 1:30–3:30 pm and 4–6 pm, at OpenGrounds on the Corner. Sign up here >
Final Fridays at the Fralin Museum, Ruffin Hall, and Elmaleh Gallery: Come over to Arts Grounds between 5:30–7:30 pm for some snacks, drinks, and good art!
ISAPF Reception at Eunoia: The award recipients of the Independent Student Art Project Fund (ISAPF) will display their final projects at the Eunoia gallery for the general public - come and see the immensely creative works of art that have been completed! 5:30–7:30 pm. There will be food!
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