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The Art of Success: for Many College Alumni, Arts Degrees Have Paved the Path to Success in a Wide Range of Careers
Many of UVA’s College of Arts & Sciences alumni with degrees in studio arts, drama or music go on to successful careers in arts and entertainment, in the world’s great museums or educating the next generation of creative minds. However, the number of arts majors who become leaders in business, law, technology and other areas suggests that the skills they learned in the studio and on the stage are helping them thrive in a wide range of pursuits.
Will Smith's Brain-snap Oscars Slap Flipped the Script on His Image, Which Suits the Bias
Dr. A.D. Carson believes Will Smith's reputation should ultimately remain intact.
New Democracy Initiative Lab Explores Creative Advocacy
As a collective of students, researchers, lawyers, artists and community partners, participants in the Sound Justice Lab will work across the boundaries of their individual disciplines and institutions to examine the impact narrative storytelling and audio-visual media can play in advocating for underrepresented individuals and communities and in shaping claims for justice for those whose stories and voices are often excluded from legal or institutional proceedings.
Student Spotlight: Lauren Schmidt
When Lauren Schmidt, a double major in chemistry and music in the University of Virginia’s College of Arts & Sciences, is feeling a bit high strung, she tunes up and tunes in to her inner sense of calm. Since her first year at UVA, she has found release – and community – as a violinist with the Charlottesville Symphony, one of the few faculty-student-community member symphonies in the country.
Transforming the Arts in Charlottesville
UVA Arts Webinar: Transforming the Arts in Charlottesville | April 18, 2022 @ 1pm ET.
WTJU 91.1 FM Celebrates 65 Years of Community Radio on April 1
On Friday, April 1, WTJU will celebrate its 65th birthday with a special three-hour broadcast from 6 - 9 p.m. The first hour features an audio documentary about WTJU, followed by a two-hour live broadcast showcasing four live performances.
2022 Battle of the Bands: Submissions Closed
Submit to be part of the Arts on the Hill: Battle of the Bands and a chance at $500!! Submissions are due by April 4th at 11:59pm.
We Hope This Art Finds You Well
WTJU 91.1 FM, The Bridge Progressive Arts Initiative, and UVA Music announce a new exhibition and community arts time capsule, We Hope This Art Finds You Well. Check it out now!!
Arts on the Hill: An Evening of Listening & Learning with SPICMACAY
Arts on the Hill: An Evening of Listening & Learning with SPICMACAY | March 29, 2022
The Music Box on Main Street
The “Music Box on Main Street” is a grand installation of artwork now being fastened to the Dewberry building at 200 East Main on the Cville Downtown Mall, featuring the paintings of acclaimed guest artist Eric Waugh.
Democracy Initiative Announces New Rotating Lab, Working Groups
The Democracy Initiative has selected a new rotating lab to begin in the fall, led by co-directors Nomi Dave (Music) and Bonnie Gordon (Music), and Anne Coughlin (UVA School of Law). The Sound Justice Lab will explore what "justice" means to ordinary people around the world, how they pursuit it through and beyond formal legal mechanisms, and what role the arts can and do play in articulating and advancing claims.