Arts Division

Arts & Sciences alum Simon Tran says meeting with Barack Obama to discuss careers in public service was "easily the most surreal experience I've ever had."

Solis comes from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign and will join the UW on July 1.

The Institute of Museum and Library Services announced today that the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture is among 30 finalists for the 2022 National Medal for Museum and Library Service. 

Seattle musicians had a couple of nominations but not many wins at last weekend’s Grammys. One producer who did bring home a Grammy is Steve Rodby, artist in residence in the UW School of Music.

UW Drama professor Valerie Curtis-Newton (MFA, 1996), who will present the University Faculty Lecture on May 3, has been stirring up "good trouble" and courageously unmasking uncomfortable truths for decades. 

JeeSook Kutz, director of finance and administration at the UW's Henry Art Museum, explains how COVID restrictions will impact visitors at the Henry Art Gallery.

When exhibition spaces closed due to COVID, artist and alum Anna Mlasowsky found another way to share artists' work.

Bonnie Whiting, assistant professor of music, is featured for her work as a contemporary percussionist who finds music in everyday objects.

Hannah Wiley, professor of dance, is interviewed about the vision of the UW Chamber Dance Company as it celebrates its 30th anniversary.

Jasmine Mahmoud, assistant professor of theatre history and performance studies, curated the inaugural art exhibition at the new Mini Mart City Park.

Cuong Vu, professor of music and chair of the jazz studies department, discusses his experience working with David Bowie on the album "Toy."

In her work, artist and alum Barbara Earl Thomas "offers a lovingly tender elevation of Black people and their stories."

An Andrew W. Mellon Foundation grant helps UW students harness the power of creativity.

Industrial design alum Adam Kingman demonstrated skill and creativity on the TV show Making It.

Industrial design professor Jason O. Germany was part of a team that designed a low-cost ventilator on short notice during the pandemic.