Arts & Humanities

Thornton Wilder American Classic ‘Our Town’ Up Next at Syracuse Stage

Syracuse Stage Artistic Director Robert Hupp and Managing Director Jill Anderson announced the next production in their 2022/2023 season, and it’s one for the ages.
Joanna Penalva Feb. 25, 2023
Thornton Wilder American Classic ‘Our Town’ Up Next at Syracuse Stage

Music History Professor Receives Carnegie Grant to Study Women’s Music in West Africa

From improving mood to reducing anxiety, research has shown that music and dance can offer many health benefits. For cultures in West Africa, the power
Dan Bernardi Feb. 20, 2023
Music History Professor Receives Carnegie Grant to Study Women’s Music in West Africa

La Casita Co-Hosting Feb. 19 Syracuse Stage Play Reception and Community Events

Four community events are scheduled around the Syracuse Stage presentation of the play, “Espejos: Clean.” The play tells the story of two women of vastly
Diane Stirling Feb. 15, 2023
La Casita Co-Hosting Feb. 19 Syracuse Stage Play Reception and Community Events

‘Dreams Deferred’ Exhibition on View at Syracuse University Art Museum Through May 14

"Dreams Deferred: Reflections on Liberty, Equality and Sovereignty in U.S. Art" is now on view at the Syracuse University Art Museum. The exhibition examines the
‘Dreams Deferred’ Exhibition on View at Syracuse University Art Museum Through May 14

Professor Romita Ray Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support Artist Rina Banerjee’s Exhibition and Residency at Syracuse

While the world comes to terms with the profound impact of a global pandemic, it simultaneously continues to grapple with race, migration and climate change. Romita
Dan Bernardi Feb. 15, 2023
Professor Romita Ray Awarded National Endowment for the Arts Grant to Support Artist Rina Banerjee’s Exhibition and Residency at Syracuse

Through A&S-VPA Collaboration, Students Gain Unique Opportunity to Draw Modern and Ancient Lifeforms

 65,000 years ago, Neanderthals, a ‘sister’ species to modern humans, drew abstract paintings of animals and geometric designs on cave walls. This early art
Dan Bernardi Feb. 14, 2023
Through A&S-VPA Collaboration, Students Gain Unique Opportunity to Draw Modern and Ancient Lifeforms

Syracuse on Display at Society for New Music’s ‘Vision of Sound’ Feb. 17-19

Members of the Setnor School of Music are helping the Society for New Music (SNM) celebrate its annual “Vision of Sound” program, Feb. 17-19. For
News Staff Feb. 13, 2023
Syracuse on Display at Society for New Music’s ‘Vision of Sound’ Feb. 17-19

College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2023 VPA Scholars

Twelve seniors in Syracuse University’s College of Visual and Performing Arts (VPA) have been named VPA Scholars, the college’s highest undergraduate academic honor. The VPA
Erica Blust Feb. 1, 2023
College of Visual and Performing Arts Announces 2023 VPA Scholars

School of Design Alumni Exhibition Features Innovation and Excellence in Footwear

The School of Design’s Sue and Leon Genet Gallery at the Nancy Cantor Warehouse is proud to present “Footwear by School of Design Alumni,” on
Erica Blust Jan. 27, 2023
School of Design Alumni Exhibition Features Innovation and Excellence in Footwear

School of Architecture Faculty Member Honored With Best of Design Award

The Architect’s Newspaper (AN) recently announced the winners of its 10th annual Best of Design Awards, a unique project-based awards program that showcases great buildings,
Julie Sharkey Jan. 17, 2023
School of Architecture Faculty Member Honored With Best of Design Award

Community Input Forum Jan. 25 on Art Museum Executive Director Search

An open forum will be held on Wednesday, Jan. 25, regarding the University’s search for its next executive director and chief curator of the Syracuse
Diane Stirling Jan. 17, 2023
Community Input Forum Jan. 25 on Art Museum Executive Director Search

‘Take Me to the Palace of Love’ on Display at Syracuse University Art Museum Jan.19-May 14

A new exhibition of critical artworks by acclaimed international artist Rina Banerjee will open at the Syracuse University Art Museum on Jan. 19. "Take Me
News Staff Jan. 10, 2023
‘Take Me to the Palace of Love’ on Display at Syracuse University Art Museum Jan.19-May 14

Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Opening of ‘A Love Supreme: Black Cultural Expression and Political Activism of the 1960s and 1970s’

Syracuse University Libraries’ Special Collections Research Center’s (SCRC) new exhibition, titled “A Love Supreme: Black Cultural Expression and Political Activism of the 1960s and 1970s”
Cristina Hatem Jan. 6, 2023
Special Collections Research Center Exhibition Opening of ‘A Love Supreme: Black Cultural Expression and Political Activism of the 1960s and 1970s’

Syracuse Stage Holding Youth Auditions for Two Upcoming Productions

The Syracuse Stage artistic team is searching for talented local youth actors for performance opportunities in the upcoming productions of Thornton Wilder’s American classic "Our
Joanna Penalva Jan. 3, 2023
Syracuse Stage Holding Youth Auditions for Two Upcoming Productions

5 Faculty Awarded New York State Council on the Arts Grants

Five Syracuse University faculty members have won highly competitive awards from the New York State Council on the Arts—a record in the number of awards
Diane Stirling Dec. 21, 2022
5 Faculty Awarded New York State Council on the Arts Grants

‘Active Repair’ Exhibition Launches

Organized around the theme of “repair,” the School of Information Studies (iSchool) and Humanities Center are excited to announce, in conjunction with the Syracuse Symposium, “Active
Anya Woods Dec. 13, 2022
‘Active Repair’ Exhibition Launches

Community Folk Art Center Celebrates 50 Years of Community, Service and Collaboration with Award Ceremony and Ailey II Performance

The Community Folk Art Center (CFAC), a unit of the Department of African American Studies in the College of Arts and Sciences, continued its 50th
News Staff Dec. 13, 2022
Community Folk Art Center Celebrates 50 Years of Community, Service and Collaboration with Award Ceremony and Ailey II Performance

Light Work Presents Its 50th Anniversary Exhibition

Light Work has announced its "50th Anniversary Exhibition: Selections from the Light Work Collection." Through a partnership with the iconic Everson Museum of Art, this
News Staff Dec. 7, 2022
Light Work Presents Its 50th Anniversary Exhibition