Aug 28 - Nov 20
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.

12
Sep
Brett Deubner
Violist, Brett Deubner in Recital

Discover the dazzling power of the viola in a program that reveals the instrument's full range: restless, lyrical, bold and radiant. New faculty artist Brett Deubner leads an evening that moves from high-contrast modernism to intimate chamber dialogue, including a special commissioned work. The viola shifts constantly -- exposed and unaccompanied, in close conversation with its musical counterparts and expanded by unexpected color and texture. The result is a portrait of an instrument that embraces many identities. Joined by faculty members Ida Bieler, violin; Allison Gagnon, piano; and Ksenija Komljenović, chimes, Deubner highlights both the viola's tradition and its evolving voice on the contemporary stage.

18
Sep
Priscilla Navarro
Piano Fridays: Priscilla Navarro

The Piano Department at the UNCSA School of Music opens its fourth season of Piano Fridays with Peruvian-born artist Priscilla Navarro. Navarro's career has included performances at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and her playing has been featured on BBC Radio and Medici TV. Her UNCSA program features works by Bach, Schumann, Rachmaninoff, Albéniz and Gershwin.

19
Sep
Symphony
UNCSA Symphony Orchestra

Kick off the UNCSA Symphony Orchestra season with a program of powerful storytelling and musical depth.

20
Sep
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!
UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Symphonic Winds: Cuentista!

Step into a world where music sparks imagination and storytelling takes shape. The vibrant "Cuentista!" program invites audiences on a journey through colorful landscapes, inviting characters and unforgettable tales - brought to life by the UNCSA Wind Ensemble and Chamber Winds under the direction of Mark Norman.

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.

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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