While Charlottesville residents, like many people across the world, are facing difficult and uncertain situations, organizations like IX Art Park are working to provide even just a sliver of comfort and a spark of creativity and imagination until they can invite the community to their space again.
For departments like studio art, drama and dance, the transition to online classes comes with a unique set of challenges.
The disruption of social scenes across the globe will impact the incomes of many who make a living by interacting with the public, including those in the entertainment industry.
The 26th Virginia Festival of the Book, originally scheduled for March 18-22, has been canceled following concerns and a University-issued warning about COVID-19, also known as coronavirus.
Should audiences have a chance to see Dia’s latest film, they will be well rewarded for immersing themselves in an authentically specific narrative that speaks to universal truths.
One particularly striking aspect of the exhibition is the makeup of its creative team, with an advisory board of 21 women — the majority of whom are Native American —comprised of artists, scholars and community members.
The New Works Festival, co-sponsored by the Drama Department and an Arts Enhancement Grant, featured four plays written, directed and performed by students.
To celebrate the 50th anniversary of the University becoming a co-ed school, three female-led bands and one female solo artist performed at the third Tiny Desk Concert, presented by UPC.
University students and faculty gathered in the Ruffin Gallery to view the captivating performance videos on display — titled “Blot,” “Gestalt” and “Bunny Boy,” each of which offered a unique experience.
Despite the event being a competition, there was a strong sense of camaraderie in the room as people from all different cities joined together to cheer on the performers all the way up until the end.
Cristina Rivera Garza’s writing embodies the experience of fully entering a landscape’s soul.
This weekend marked a special installment of the monthly music program — one which combined the work of Telemetry artists and the TechnoSonics XX show.
Just like their never-ending jams, Kendall Street Company is not slowing down anytime soon.
The Broadway Talks Back program was split into sections discussing memories from production, favorite moments and the power of “Waitress.”
The Lumineers concert’s defining feature was the band’s genuine and fun interaction with the crowd at JPJ.
Girmay speaks in music. There is no way to listen to or read her poems and not immediately be wrapped within a world of promise, heartache, longing and loss.
“I am a realist who longs for utopia,” Gay said — a statement that encompasses the struggle of wanting to compromise with those of different beliefs and not wanting to be complacent in oppression.
In order to be entered in the giveaway, students must follow UPC and JPJ on Instagram, like the UPC post about the giveaway, and tag three friends in the comments section of the post.
Museum director Matthew McLendon spoke with Arts & Entertainment to give an update on the progress of the representation effort .
Despite shortcomings with his stage presence, Still Woozy delivered a quality musical performance that provided the audience with the chill vibes they expected.
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