Arts Division

Immediately after graduating from the UW School of Drama, 11 alumni founded Washington Ensemble Theatre, or WET. As they begin their third season, WET's members remain true to their original vision for the theatre. 

Photography professor Rebecca Cummins’ artwork at the Montlake branch of the Seattle Public Library is an aperture sundial that beams colorful circles of light into the building.

Graduate students in the Dance Program and DXARTS collaborated on works presented in a recent concert. 

Eight years after his death, the work of hip-hop artist Tupac Shakur lives on. A UW course that explored his literary influences has led to a Seattle Public Library discussion series. 

A new class in integrated dance brings together dancers of varying abilities, including several who use wheelchairs. 

Through a new course, School of Art students designed rugs for clients and had them woven in Nepal. 

Students in the UW's Wind Ensemble describe their ten-day tour of Japan as a life-changing experience. 

In a course offered by the Department of Classics and School of Drama, students study Euripides' Helen--and then perform it. 

With recent advances in technology, artists are able to create works that once lived only in their imagination. 

A new Skyspace created by artist James Turrell explores the effect of light on space and perception. Located in the Henry Art Gallery's sculpture court, it is one of only four public Skyspaces in the United States. 

When internationally acclaimed artists perform through the UW World Series, many also visit local schools or University classes through residencies. 

On Classical King’s “Northwest Focus Live” with host Sean MacLean, the UW Wind Ensemble led by Timothy Salzman performs the first two movements of Zhou Tian's Sinfonia.

Connie Eggers loves seeing families come through the Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture. Eggers is a visitor services specialist at the Burke, part of a rotating team that works at the museum’s front desk.