Arts and Entertainment

Sven Haakanson Jr., a curator at the Burke Museum and faculty member in Anthropology and American Indian Studies, is interviewed in the films "A Kayak To Carry Us: Lived Knowledge" and "Stories in Stone" about his efforts to preserve the past on Kodiak Island, a place where he grew up.

The Department of English has introduced its new "Literature, Language, Culture" Dialogue Series, a series of podcasts and YouTube videos, and Devin Naar, UW professor of history and Jewish studies and chair of the Jackson School’s Sephardic Studies Program was a guest on two podcasts.

The Department of English has introduced its new “Literature, Language, Culture” Dialogue Series, a series of podcasts and YouTube videos in which UW humanities faculty discuss their research and teaching — “including the ways our work contributes to how we experience and seek to understand this time of global crisis.”

The University of Washington is rated as one of the best art schools in the West.

In 2019, the Andrew W. Mellon foundation awarded the UW a three-year grant to build upon previous insights about process-based creative inquiry.

The Henry Art Gallery and Jacob Lawrence Gallery are adapting their re-openings amidst COVID-19.

Anu Taranath, principle lecturer in the departments of English and Comparative History of Ideas, has received or been nominated for several awards for her book "Beyond Guilt Trips."

Daudi Abe, author of an upcoming book on Northwest rap, tells us what makes the local scene so special.

Alice Lee, manager of the UW Visitors Center who graduated from the UW in 2011 with a BA in interdisciplinary art and a minor in music, explains her role and what brought her to the UW.

A UW Professor has worked to make fine art accessible in his Summer 2020 class "Printmaking Without a Press."

During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage, including events from the Henry Art Gallery, Office of Public Lectures, and more.

Stephen Groening, associate professor of cinema and media studies, explains the phenomenon of binge-watching light TV shows during COVID-19.

David Rahbee, director of orchestral activities in the School of Music won the American Prize for the college/university category.

During this time of uncertainty and isolation, find solace in digital opportunities to connect, share, and engage through events such as the Strange Coupling Exhibition launch.

Looking for a window into other worlds? Ten faculty in the humanities suggest favorite books from around the globe, translated into English.