Aug 28 - Nov 13
School of Filmmaking Symposium
School of Filmmaking: Symposium

The School of Filmmaking's "Symposium" series opens a door into the world behind the screen, offering audiences a chance to engage with filmmakers, artists and creative thinkers from myriad disciplines who are shaping contemporary storytelling. Through screenings, conversations and engaging dialogue, each event becomes a unique space to come together and explore how art is made, why it matters and what it reveals about the world we live in.

Oct 29 - Nov 7
Angels in America
"Angels in America, Part 1: Millennium Approaches" by Tony Kushner

In a world of surreal encounters and shifting realities, lives collide in 1980s America as friends, lovers and strangers navigate beautiful and challenging transformations in Tony Kushner's "Angels in America," the Pulitzer Prize-winning play that was also adapted into an acclaimed HBO miniseries.

4
Nov
Tony Furtado with Matt Flinner and Luke Price
Tony Furtado with Matt Flinner and Luke Price

Join virtuoso singer, songwriter and multi-instrumentalist Tony Furtado for an unforgettable evening at the Muddy Creek Listening Room in Old Salem. Furtado is known for his work on banjo, cello-banjo, slide guitar and baritone ukulele.

7
Nov
Jennifer Rowley
Soprano Jennifer Rowley in Recital

Jennifer Rowley, lauded by the New York Times as "a singer of enormous gift and promise," illuminates Watson Hall with a voice of striking power and expressive nuance. From intimate reflection to soaring virtuosity, the program features music that demands both technical brilliance and deep emotional clarity, highlighting the full dramatic and lyrical range of the soprano repertoire. The recital moves between operatic arias and art song, showcasing the voice as both instrument and storyteller. Rowley is acclaimed for her powerful voice and commanding stage presence, with a repertoire spanning many of opera's great heroines. She has appeared on major international stages including the Metropolitan Opera, Staatsoper Berlin and Opernhaus Zürich and in roles such as Aida, Tosca and Turandot. She is also the founder of Aria Bootcamp and serves on the voice faculty at the Curtis Institute of Music. Jennifer Rowley performs at UNCSA as part of a year-long operatic celebration of the 25th anniversary of the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute.

8
Nov
Crosscurrents
Crosscurrents: UNCSA Woodwind Faculty in Recital

A vibrant showcase of woodwind artistry marks the arrival of new faculty members Steven Banks (H.S. Music '11) and Rachel Messing in a collaborative afternoon of chamber music. The program features the work of composers Reena Esmail and Madeleine Dring alongside new pieces by faculty composer Lawrence Dillon and alumna Phoebe Pylant (H.S. Music '25), showcasing a harmonious mix of voices across styles and generations. Banks, saxophone, and Messing, oboe, are joined by faculty artists -- Tadeu Coelho, flute; Oskar Espina Ruiz, clarinet; Stephanie Patterson, bassoon; Maria Serkin, horn, and special guests.

8
Nov
Trumpet Studio in Recital
UNCSA Trumpet Studio in Recital

Bold, brilliant and full of energy, trumpet students shine in an evening of music showcasing the range and technical power of the instrument. Under the guidance of professor David Dash, the studio presents a recital highlighting both individual growth and collective artistry, offering a glimpse of the next generation of brass performers.

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Watch Now: Creative, Vulnerable & Well Salon

The Art Restart podcast and salon series presented the "Creative, Vulnerable and Well" salon on Sept. 1, 2021. The salon features an honest discussion with artists and mental health professionals about personal psychological challenges they've faced and the strategies they have developed to maintain their mental wellness. Watch the full salon recording below.

Mental Health Resources
About the Guests

Mental Health Resources for Artists

If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or emergency, please contact the following:

In the United States:

In Canada:

For non-emergency mental health resources and counseling in the United States, please consider the following organizations:

In Canada, The Al & Malka Green Artists’ Health Centre, www.artistshealthcentre.ca.

Salon Guests & Moderator

Catalina Bellizzi-Itiola

Catalina (CATAPHANT) Bellizzi-Itiola is a San Diego-based visual artist, activist, educator, muralist and designer who creates highly textured, mixed-media abstract paintings based on her experiences with spirituality and mental illness.

Frank Horvat

Frank Horvat is an award-winning multi-genre composer and pianist who explores a wide array of themes in his music from love to the environment, mental health and social justice issues.

Cliff Notez

Boston native Cliff Notez is an award-winning, multi–digital media artist, musician, entrepreneur, and filmmaker whose art is a continuous exploration of the Black mind.

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Stephanie Cartwright is the Clinical Director for UNCSA's Counseling Services. She supports students during various developmental stages throughout their high school and college careers.

Tara Rynders

Moderator Tara Rynders is an interdisciplinary dance and video artist who has been a registered nurse for sixteen years. She is an Advanced Certified Grief Recovery Specialist and the founder and artistic director of The Clinic, an arts and play-based company that provides workshops, performances and research around burnout and secondary traumatic stress.