Arts Division

This week in the arts, Three Sisters closes, Professor Shannon Dudley bridges campus and community, Burke Open Doors allows chatting with researchers, and more!

This week, the University of Washington offers a variety of arts experiences, including the Henry Art Gallery's new exhibition, "In Plain Sight," and CarolFest.

The Henry Art Gallery's new exhibition "In Plain Sight" "opens a museum-wide look at issues, histories and ideas that are not always evident in public places."

Part of the Henry Art Gallery's "In Plain Sight," Sanford Bigger's sculpture "And?" is a "connective, enduring thread" of African-American history.

The Henry Art Gallery has recently acquired work by southern African-American artists from the Souls Grown Deep Foundation and contemporary work gifted by collectors John and Shari Behnke.

Shannon Dudley, School of music ethnomusicology professor, discusses what makes a song.

Shannon Dudley, University of Washington ethnomusicology professor, discusses what makes a song.

The participating artists illuminate stories and narratives typically hidden from public view

The School of Art + Art History + Design's Jacob Lawrence Gallery is delighted to announce that Marisa Williamson will be its 2020 Jacob Lawrence Legacy Resident.

Curators at the Burke Museum are also academic faculty, which translates to unparalleled opportunities for UW students.

Kate Fernandez wants you to see all research happening at the Burke Museum. She’s made it easy to know where to look.

UW senior Racquel West has always loved museums. Now she spends nearly every day in one.  

Curious about spiders? This video features Rod Crawford, the curator of arachnids at the Burke Museum.

This week in the arts, view local artist’s work at the Center for Urban Horticulture, learn about Dakota Sioux artist Mary Sully, and more.

This week in the arts, attend a Washin Kai recital in classical Japanese, listen to the musical musings of Indigo Mist, converse over coffee, and more.