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 1-8
Runied
"Ruined" by Lynn Nottage

Amid the upheaval of civil war in Congo, Pulitzer Prize-winning "Ruined" follows the formidable Mama Nadi, whose bar becomes a haven for women marked by violence, loss and survival. She must skillfully navigate violent power struggles while protecting those who rely on her courage and cunning.

8
Oct
A.J. Fletcher Opera Scenes
A.J. Fletcher Opera Scenes: An Evening at the Opera

Spend the evening celebrating 25 years of the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute as Fletcher Fellows bring the drama, humor and intensity of opera to life through a series of captivating scenes from the repertoire. From an intimate theater setting, encounter emerging artists preparing for careers on the world's greatest opera stages. Fletcher Fellows are under the direction of Music Director James Allbritten and Artistic Director Steven LaCosse.

10
Oct
Christian Gray
Double Bassist Christian Gray in Recital

Philadelphia Orchestra double bassist Christian Gray became a sought-after double bass soloist following his 2nd Place and "Audience Favorite" awards in the Sphinx Competition in 2021.  Fresh from recitals in Texas and the Peabody Conservatory, he will present a wide-ranging program featuring Frank Proto's jazz-influenced Sonata 1963, Lawrence Brown's Spirituals, Vivaldi's Sonata No. 6 (originally for cello), and Bottesini's, Nel Cor Piu Non Mi Sento Variations. He is sure to delight the audience, because he is returning home to Winston-Salem and to UNCSA where he is a proud graduate (2010) of its high school program.  

Oct 17-24
UNCSA Chamber Music Festival
UNCSA Chamber Music Festival

Join UNCSA to celebrate the 10th Chamber Music Festival! Three days of extraordinary music bring together guest artists, faculty and students for performances of the highest caliber that explore the joy of making music.

25
Oct
Collaborative Piano & Opera Celebration
A 25th Anniversary Collaboration Celebration!

Witness the power of musical partnership in a festive program highlighting the silver anniversary of two esteemed programs. Collaborative piano faculty and alumni join partners from the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute for an evening showcasing the wide range of possibilities in shared performance. The recital highlights a yearlong celebration for both the A.J. Fletcher Opera Institute and the graduate program in collaborative piano -- honoring 25 years of artistic growth, mentorship and performance excellence.

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Media + Emerging Technology Lab

CREATIVE CATALYST FELLOWSHIP IN COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT
Location Media + Emerging Technology Lab
UNCSA
Winston-Salem, N.C.
Application Deadline June 18, 2021
Fellowship Duration Six-month fellowship beginning August 1, 2021
Time 20-25 hours/week

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The Media + Emerging Technology Lab (METL) at UNC School of the Arts seeks a Creative Catalyst Fellow in Community Engagement to develop an electronic communications and social media program as well as spearhead community events for the Lab during a six-month period from July 1, 2021 to Dec 31, 2021 (with an additional six months possible, pending funding).

The Community Engagement Associate (CEA) will get to know the operations and programs of METL to assess, create and execute a communications plan to promote the work of the Lab and facilitate relationships between the Lab and local and national communities.

In addition, the CEA will develop and manage METL events, including occasional tours of the Lab by local partners, the campus-wide presentation of the final project created by the 2021 METL Residency, and pre-planning for the 2022 Future of Reality Summit. To broaden METL’s local and national relationships, and working with the Lab’s director and staff, the Community Engagement Associate will research and recommend a list of potential contacts and partners.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities, include but are not limited to:

  • Liaise and engage with internal and external partners on communications, marketing, and help build awareness for METL
  • Create and manage METL’s ongoing communications plan
    Identify opportunities for and help execute community outreach initiatives
  • Create content via videotaping & photographing METL’s activities
  • Record & interview participants in the METL Immersive Storytelling Residency
  • Create social media campaigns on behalf of METL
  • Develop a METL newsletter with highlights about the immersive industry for a targeted audience
  • Enhance METL’s website content
  • Spearhead data management of METL’s email listserv
  • Plan and execute METL community events

Requirements & Skills

  • Strong interpersonal skills and self-motivation
  • Excellent organizational and communication skills
  • Digital Communications, including MailChimp  
  • Video Production
  • Social Media expertise in Facebook, Instagram & Twitter
  • Event Management
  • Data Management

How can we help you to further your goals through the Creative Catalyst Fellowship at METL?

About METL

The Media + Emerging Technology Lab was launched in 2017 at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts (UNCSA) by the School of Filmmaking, the #10 ranked film school in the country. One of the few technology labs in the country to be part of a nationally-ranked arts conservatory, METL is poised to train, engage and serve as a resource for the next generation of creative innovators - and to lead innovation across all industries including medicine, business, education, arts and culture, and gaming entertainment.

About Creative Catalyst Fellowships

Creative Catalyst Fellowships, in partnership with the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts at UNC School of the Arts, are highly competitive, paid fellowships that advance artist leadership through skill-building, mentoring, and community of practice; strengthen creative community networks to better address regional gaps; foster systemic approaches to increase access, inclusion and equity; and embrace participation and exchange across the creative sector. Creative Catalyst Fellows will also gain access to educational and community-building opportunities.

Application