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Public art in Seattle’s light rail stations has a deeper backstory than you’d think

Public Art is a tough genre, which might explain why most of it is so perfunctory, but a tour of Seattle's light rail stations unearths some striking…

The Seattle Times

‘Fishing Was His Life’: Centering Black livelihoods in the fishing industry

Nina Chanel Abney explores inequity and identity through vibrant prints at the Henry Art Gallery.

The Daily

A Dance Residency, Worth the Wait

During choreographer Ronald Brown's residency in the Department of Dance,  undergrads gained confidence while learning one of his high-energy…

UW College of Arts & Sciences News

The Juilliard String Quartet returns to UW with a tribute to Beethoven and previous violist, Roger Tapping

After being scheduled to perform in 2020 as part of their tour to celebrate Beethoven’s 250th birthday, the Juilliard String Quartet was finally able…

The Daily

ArtSci Roundup: Gender & Protests in Iran panel; Languages of Angels performance; Belonging, Queer Relationality, & Black Women?s Labor talk, and more

Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! Highlights of current exhibitions:  Until April 16 | Body…

UW News

Miha Sarani reflects on the past and welcomes the future in ‘Amends’

If you have the pleasure of running into School of Art + Art History + Design Adjunct Lecturer Miha Sarani at his exhibit, “Amends,” you’ll see right…

The Daily

Where to watch your fellow alumni on streaming services this winter

Winter brings shorter days and inclement weather, giving us more and more time inside. On the couch. Wondering what to watch. If you’re in between…

University of Washington Magazine

Honoring American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month

In honor of American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month, deepen your learning in American Indian studies, make connections on campus, and…

UW College of Arts & Sciences News

ArtSci Roundup: Book Talk with Cathy Davidson, Poetry with Ricardo Ruiz, Jazz Innovations with School of Music faculty and students, and more.

Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! Autumn Quarter: The Big Read: The New Education by Cathy Davidson…

UW News

ArtSci Roundup: Assessing the 2022 Midterm Election Results With Implications for the Next Two Years and for 2024, Empires Strick Back: Football and Colonialism, and more

Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! Highlights of current and upcoming exhibitions:  October 27 –…

UW News

Making Music in the Military

Veterans of the US Army and US Navy found their way to the UW School of Music after serving their country as musicians.

UW College of Arts & Sciences News

MICHAEL PARTINGTON: Johann Jakob Froberger: Suite XII in C Major I. Allemande

UW School of Music Guitar Studies Chair Michael Partington performs music from Baroque composer Jakob Johann Froberger for KING FM's…

NPR