Arts Division

Hundreds of insect experts, collectors and fans gathered at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture for the annual Bug Blast on Sunday.

As the new school year kicks off next week, the arts come alive with an array of exhibits, lectures and performances to enjoy.

Films "Mother of George" and "Blue Caprice" were both produced by UW alum Ron Simons. Both are reviewed in the New York Times.

Rigorously considered, unapologetically masculine and over-the-top ambitious, UW alumnus Matthew Day Jackson's art breaks all boundaries: collaborator and employee, home and work, life and death.

The Henry Art Gallery and Jacob Lawrence Gallery have new exhibits and the Burke Museum is offering a unique look at New Zealand.

Dance performances around the Puget Sound area through September-November, including performances by the UW World Series and Dance Program

The story behind the Fremont Troll, one of Seattleﾒs most famous outdoor sculptures and co-created by UW architecture professor Steve Badanes.

A group of UW graduate students wanted to help save victims of human trafficking. Along the way they won two prestigious national design awards for their efforts and hope to raise money to help even more people.

It's rare that half a dozen faculty, representing all three divisions in the School of Art, are up for promotion in the same year. Making the most of this opportunity, the School has organized a lecture series featuring all six faculty.

The Lucy Horton Band,an acoustic indie pop group made up of four UW music undergrads performs their instrumentation, warm harmonies, and charismatic performances on New Day Northwest.

Washington State Parks holds its Shellfest event at locations around Western Washington. Now, thanks to a recent donation, the Burke Museum can hold Shellpalooza if it choses.

Expanding the boundaries of knowledge in dance, theater and other performing arts requires research of a different stripe

Actor Kyle MacLachlan reflects on Purple and Gold Roots.

A profile of Seattle multimedia artist and UW School of Art alumna Susan Robb. Next spring, Robb embarks on a nearly 3,000 mile hike and we're all invited to watch.

The Intiman opened Trouble in Mind on Wednesday-a play written in 1955 by Alice Childress, a celebrated black playwright, actor and author. The show is directed by UW Proffesor Valerie Curtis-Newton.