Community News Arts Ecosystem Research Project: Year Two In Winter quarter, MFA students completed the second Applied Research course, focused on the Arts Ecosystem Research Project (AERP). This course and program is led by Claudia Bach, Arts Leadership adjunct faculty and supported by an advising team and various arts organizations. AERP is dedicated to researching the dynamic arts and cultural sector of King County since 1962. Read more about AERP in this College of Arts & Sciences newsletter. Erin Phelps Awarded 2019-2020 Naef Scholarship Congratulations to BA '19 Erin Phelps who recently received the 2019-2020 Naef Scholarship - for the second year in a row! Eligible students must be a junior or senior who maintain a GPA or 3.4 or above. They must also demonstrate leadership potential and a commitment to serving the university and the wider community. Congrats Erin! Events MFA Summary Project Presentations Saturday, June 15, 2019 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | Pigott Building (PIGT) 102, 103, & 105 The schedule for the Class of 2019 MFA Summary Projects is now available! Full presentation descriptions and student bios will be posted in June. Join us for all or part of the day! Event updates will be posted on Facebook. Scratch: An Out of this World Experience - Spring 2019 On June 7, students from all programs will perform 2-5 minute short works in any performance-based artistic discipline. This rendition of Scratch is curated by BA Arts Leadership student Lily Noto! Program details are available on the Arts at Seattle U calendar. The event is free, but donations to Student Run Productions are welcome. Graduate Student & Alumni Networking EventCalling all MFA students and alumni! You are invited to a business casual networking opportunity at Optimism Brewing on May 31, 6-9pm, hosted by the SeattleU Graduate Student Council. Food will be provided. RSVP for this event on ConnectSU. This Weekend Welcomes the 48th Annual Northwest Folklife FestivalThis Friday through Sunday, participate in one of the nation's largest celebrations of musical and artistic traditions! This year's focus cultural focus is themed as "Youth Rising." Check out the schedule here. Office of Arts and Culture Presents: The Shape of TrustOn June 4, Seattle Office of Arts and Culture will host The Shape of Trust, a performance written and directed by award-winning artist Sara Porkalob. Based on stories collected from the City of Seattle workforce, The Shape of Trust examines the ways that racism and its intersections with sexism is embedded in the culture, norms, practices and policies affecting the workplace environment. Registration is free. Jobs & Opportunities MFA students, BA students, and alumni: Join our exclusive LinkedIn group to get access to the latest arts leadership job postings! Call for Volunteers: MFA Summary Project Presentations Saturday, June 15, 2019 | 9:00AM - 4:00PM | Pigott Building (PIGT) 102, 103, & 105 We need volunteers to help throughout the day at this big event! This is a great opportunity for first-year MFA students, BA students, and alumni to preview the amazing capstone work by the Class of 2019. Even if you can’t volunteer, consider coming for at least part of the day! Here is what we need help with:
Please fill out this Call for Volunteers form by Wednesday, May 29. Contact Rachel Betron, Program Coordinator, with any questions! |