Inside UVA Arts is a behind the scenes look at the arts at the University of Virginia.

Creating the Exceptional Student Experience

November 12, 2020 • 2:00pm in Eastern Time • Register Here >

• Lee Ellen Darden
  Arts & Sciences ‘09 (Major: Studio Art) & UVA Arts Council Member
• Kiana Pilson
  Arts & Sciences ‘21 (Major: Sociology & Minor: Dance), Miller Arts Scholar & 2020 Arts Council Distinguished Artist
• Richard Will
  Chair, Department of Drama & Associate Professor of Music
• Jody Kielbasa, Moderator
  Vice Provost for the Arts and Director of the Virginia Film Festival

Crucial to the UVA residential experience, the Arts at UVA inspire students to innovate, create, collaborate, and explore. For many students, the Arts at UVA complement their training in other disciplines, giving them the opportunity to build upon their foundation or discover talents and interests that will shape their careers and life passions. This panel will be moderated by UVA Vice Provost for the Arts Jody Kielbasa.

• Carmen Higginbotham
  Chair, McIntire Department of Art & Associate Professor of Art
• Jenny Wales
  Director, Heritage Theatre Festival & Associate Professor of Drama
• Matthew McLendon
  J. Sanford Miller Family Director, The Fralin Museum of Art
• Jody Kielbasa, Moderator
  Vice Provost for the Arts and Director of the Virginia Film Festival

Inside UVA Arts is a behind the scenes look at the arts at the University of Virginia. This month, hear how the Visual and Performing Arts & Architecture Departments & Programs have embraced social distancing with creative online engagement, inspirational students’ responses and virtual tours to overcome challenges + so much more. Meet members of the Arts faculty as they speak of the innovative adaptation of current programs to engage with the UVA Arts students and the community.  We are looking forward to sharing with and hearing from you. These panels will be moderated by UVA Vice Provost for the Arts Jody Kielbasa.