Arts and Entertainment

Through public events and exhibitions, connect with the UW community every week! This week, attend gallery exhibitions, watch recorded events, and more.

The Henry Art Gallery's "Gary Simmons: The Engine Room" is featured on this list of powerful events to mark COVID reopening week in Washington.

Before heading off to college, UW student and English major Zoe Hana Mikuta signed a two-book deal with major publisher Macmillan, with the movie rights quickly optioned. The first of those books, a young adult science fiction novel called “Gearbreakers,” comes out June 29; in it, two teen girls fighting opposite sides in a futuristic society fall in love. Shawn Wong, professor of English at the UW, is quoted.

This week, watch a UW alum on NBC’s Making It, attend a discussion hosted by the Henry Art Gallery, and more.

Michelle Merriweather hopes to visit “Gary Simmons: The Engine Room” at the Henry Art Gallery this summer.

Architect Kirsten Murray mentions her plans to visit the Burke Museum this summer.

“The Things Around You,” which will stream through the UW's Meany Center from June 25 - July 2, is featured in this article.

This week, attend several museum exhibitions, the Indigenous walking tour, and more.

Jean Smart, who graduated from the University of Washington's "phenomenal theatre program" in 1974, is interviewed about her remarkable career.

Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.

Seattle Met compiled a list of books for kids and young adults, which includes several UW-affiliated authors: Charles Johnson, professor emeritus of English; UW alumna Barbara Berger; and UW student Zoe Hana Mikuta.

In addition to celebrating our graduates this week, attend several museum exhibitions, watch recorded events through ArtsUW On Demand, and more.

Dr. Georgia McDade, the first African-American to earn a Ph.D. in English from the University of Washington, discusses her history as a writer.

Check out opportunities to explore the College of Arts & Sciences from your home and on campus.

The Henry Art Gallery's "Gary Simmons: The Engine Room" "turns towards the future of Black artistry."