Arts Division

UW astronomy and School of Art professors collaborate to create two unique sundials at the Exploratorium, a hands-on science museum in San Francisco.

Short-term therapy from paraprofessionals improved the mental health of Congolese women who suffered sexual violence.

The Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is opening its new exhibit, "Empowering Women: Artisan Cooperatives that Transform Communities," and the School of Music presents its combined bands with the University Symphony.

Actor Kyle MacLachlan, in Seattle to be honored at the Seattle International Film Festival, credits the ongoing impact of his education in the UW School of Drama.

This week, the School of Music offers several evenings of entertainment with jazz, guitar, combined bands with the powerful, 100-voice UW Gospel Choir, as ever under the direction of Phyllis Byrdwell.

The Seattle Weekly reviews the Henry exhibit "Out [o] Fashion Photography: Embracing Beauty."

Dance and drama talents combine for the annual MFA Dance Concert, which leads a busy week of UW arts events. The week also features exhibits, visiting performers, the 50th annual Theodore Roethke Poetry Reading, and much more.

The Jazz Studies Program at the University of Washington takes giant steps forward with the appointments of internationally renowned guitarist Bill Frisell and drummer Ted Poor to the School of Music faculty.

Sanctum, an installation outside the Henry Art Gallery, brings viewer engagement to a whole new level as it combines social media, surveillance technology, and LCD monitors to create a provocative, ever-changing artwork.

First Hill's Frye Art Museum is the best-kept secret right under everyone's nose. Its newest exhibit includes private journals, prints and manifestos by UW art students.

ImpFest V features guitarist Bill Frisell, bassist Eric Revis, trumpeter Cuong Vu and drummer Ted Poor in various combinations with their jazz students at the University of Washington.

Join in Friday during HuskyFest and kick-off activities for Earth Day.

Robert Stacey, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, announced the appointments of Betsy Cooper and Michael Shapiro to Divisional Deans of the Arts and Humanities, respectively. Both Cooper and Shapiro have served those positions in the interim since January, 2012.

Ludovic Morlot has been named chair of Orchestral Conducting Studies at the School of Music. Morlot will take the lead role in shaping the training and recruitment of graduate conducting students starting in Fall 2013.

The UW Wind Ensemble spent spring break in China, performing for appreciative audiences around Beijing, finishing with a memorable sold-out concert at the National Center for the Performing Arts.