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.

Sep 29 - Oct 3
Fall Dance
Fall Dance

The past and present collide as the School of Dance opens its performance season with a dynamic exploration of movement across generations. Contemporary dancers take center stage to perform works shaped by shared training, mentorship and creative exchange.

29
Sep
Joshua Rupley
Pianist Joshua Rupley in Recital

Hear the piano in conversation across time as Joshua Rupley returns to UNCSA for a residency and solo recital, tracing an arc through the piano's evolution. The program envelops the lyrical depth and clarity of Franz Schubert, the sweeping emotional intensity and structural weight of Johannes Brahms and the contemporary voice of Andrew Hirschfeld. Together, these composers guide audiences from romantic depth to modern exploration, revealing how the piano transforms through eras. Rupley is an award-winning performer and educator. A prizewinner of the Jackie McGehee Young Artists Competition and the Olga Kern International Piano Competition, he appears regularly in recital and is a dedicated advocate for contemporary music and new works. He currently teaches at the Leopold Mozart College of Music at the University of Augsburg.

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.

3
Oct
Ksenija Komljenović
Percussionist Ksenija Komljenović in Recital

Engage your imagination and enjoy a bold exploration of sound and identity as faculty artist Ksenija Komljenović presents a solo recital of newly created works. New works by European composers Bartek Miler, Ana Krstajić and Miloš Branisavljević highlight rhythmic precision, tonal color and expressive range. Rooted in Komljenović's heritage, the music draws on a wide spectrum of influences -- folk traditions, blues, jazz, film scoring, and video games -- blending them into a contemporary musical language shaped by agility and invention.

4
Oct
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase
UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio Fall Showcase

A night of spontaneity, groove and creative risk unfolds as the UNCSA Improvised Music and Jazz Studio presents a smooth showcase of sound. Student performers explore a wide range of jazz and improvised traditions, from structured charts to fully open-ended creation - highlighting individual voice, ensemble listening and real-time musical decision-making.

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Kenan Institute for the Arts launches Arts Enterprise Lab 2.0

Seventeen dedicated local creative entrepreneurs were recently selected to participate in the Spring 2016 Arts Enterprise Lab 2.0, a six-week workshop developed in partnership between the Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts at the University of North Carolina School of the Arts and the Center for Creative Economy.

The Arts Enterprise Lab, which is part of the Institute’s Artist Leadership initiative to develop leaders, entrepreneurs and innovators in the arts, had its inaugural meeting on Tuesday, April 19, at the new Creative Community Lab in the historic Railroad Building in Winston-Salem. The diverse group, which includes local artists, UNCSA faculty and alumni, will gather weekly through the end of May to develop and improve entrepreneurial approaches for artists and creative industries.

Members of the Arts Enterprise Lab 2.0 are:

Devora Black, Rebecca Byer, Owens Daniels, Sonjy Daniels, Chad Downard, Angel Fant, Eddie Garcia, Michael Kelley, Ramona King, John Moore, Bob Moyer, Tommy Priest, Alan Shelton, Helen Simoneau, David Smith, Franklin Terry, and Shana Whitehead.

Participants in the Lab will have opportunities to share experiences, research trends, discuss strategies, and collaborate on specific projects. In addition, they will have opportunities to be mentored by leading arts entrepreneurs, to draw on assets of the group to support each other, and to learn how to improve entrepreneurial approaches in strengthening individuals and creative community. Participants will also have the opportunity to apply for up to $1,000 in seed money to advance their projects. 

“We are excited to partner with the Center for Creative Economy in the Arts Enterprise Lab 2.0,” Corey Madden, Executive Director of the Kenan Institute for the Arts, said. “Last year in the pilot phase for the Lab, the Institute identified a critical need and overwhelming gap in services and opportunities for creative industries. This year, we continue the goal of building creative community in serving and strengthening artist entrepreneurs.” 

ABOUT THE THOMAS S. KENAN INSTITUTE FOR THE ARTS
The Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts is a creative catalyst that encourages and supports the exploration and development of new knowledge to transform the way artists, organizations, and communities approach their creative challenges.

ABOUT THE CENTER FOR CREATIVE ECONOMY
The Center for Creative Economy serves as a catalyst for innovation by driving product and business development; stimulating connections between innovators and businesses, and promoting economic development and job growth through regional programs, infrastructure, and professional development.

April 29, 2016