Arts Division

UW faculty member Valerie Curtis-Newton, Head of MFA Performance and Directing, directs the second-year Professional Actor Training Program (PATP) students as they tackle the complex characters of Lanford Wilson's Fifth of July, Nov. 13-24.

The first order of business for the University of Washington's new degree in musical theater is not greasepaint, sheet music or tap shoes, its organizers say - but public outreach and finding talented, committed students.

It's a big week for the arts on campus featuring dance, music, lectures, and a festival. From the annual Halloween Organ Concert to the ISIS: Women Arts Festival at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Cross-gender dance has a long tradition in East Java, Indonesia. Professor Christina Sunardi looks at the tradition, its evolution, and the questions it raises about gender in a Muslim-majority society.

A review of the Oct. 15, 2013, performance at the University of Washington by the renowned quartet, featuring new cellist Paul Watkins, and guest pianist Craig Sheppard.

The Seattle Times ArtsPage notes that Artist Trust has one of its Arts Innovator Awards to David Shields, professor of English.

The Seattle Times reviews the 2013 program of the Chamber Dance Company.

A look at the upcoming art events for the week. From the Chamber Dance Company to the opening of "The Real Inspector Hound," there's much to see and do on the Seattle Campus.

The Emerson String Quartet takes the stage at Meany Hall Tuesday, October 15, with guest performer and UW pianist, Craig Sheppard.

Classes are back in session and that means the UW School of Drama faculty and students are hard at work on the first show of their 2013-2014 season.

In what is a quiet week for many of the arts units on campus, the UW World Series presents Axis Dance Company in a contemporary and physically integrated performance.

The first weekend in October brings a variety of dance to town, including the Seattle debut of AXIS Dance Company in Meany Hall October 3-5.

A review of the Ray K. Metzker black and white photo exhibit, a must-see at the Henry Art Gallery through January 5, 2014.

Mandolinist Chris Thile (Nickel Creek, The Punch Brothers) brings a program of his own works and Bach to Meany Hall on Oct. 1, 2013.

School started this week and there are an array of arts events on campus and off, including a performance by mandolin virtuoso Chris Thile.