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 awards Fall Faculty Leadership Grants

The Thomas S. Kenan Institute for the Arts is pleased to announce its Fall 2021 Faculty Leadership Grants, which provide UNCSA faculty the opportunity to develop and implement innovative ideas that advance creative learning on campus and beyond.

Each year, the Kenan Institute invites faculty to apply for the grants, which can range anywhere from $300 to $5,000, to support projects led by the faculty member. Past recipients have utilized the grants to fund student and faculty exchange programs, bring renowned guest artists and special projects to campus, support community outreach and attend and present at professional conferences.

The Institute seeks proposals that explore new approaches to creative learning challenges, impact student learning outcomes, engage diverse stakeholders on campus and beyond, and produce ideas, initiatives and/or curricular innovations, among other guidelines. A new round of grants will be available in the Spring. Applications will be available on January 17, 2022.

Recipients of the Fall 2021 Faculty Leadership Grants are instructors in the Division of Liberal Arts and Schools of Dance, Drama and Music.

Recipients and project titles include:

School of Music

John Beck, “Global Arts Symposium and Curriculum Research Trip”

School of Dance

Taryn Griggs, “Developing an Injury Recovery and Prevention School of Dance Students”

School of Drama

Andy Paris, “The Flint Project”

Division of Liberal Arts

Chris Yon, “UNCSA Campus Radio”

More information about the Fall 2021 recipients’ projects can be found on the Faculty Leadership Grants page.

November 5, 2021