Arts Division

Huskies John Timu, Hau'oli Kikaha and Danny Shelton take a weekly independent-study class at the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture.

A preview with director Valerie Curtis-Newton about what Arts Dawgs can expect at the upcoming School of Drama's performance "Fifth of July."

The School of Music has lured Bill Frisell, one of modern jazz's premier guitarists, to a position on the faculty.

University of Washington piano professor Sheppard presents the final recital in his 'Mostly Brahms' series, featuring early and late works by Brahms, plus Schumann's Fantasy in C, on Nov. 5, 2013.

An art exhibit called "Stir Fry: A Visual Arts Feast of Nature and Cultural Diversity" is currently on display at the University of Washington School of Social Work gallery.

TeenTix, an arts access and engagement program for teenagers, announces the addition of its fiftieth partner organization, University of Washington Undergraduate Theatre Society.

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.