Arts & Culture

  1. May 1, 2023

    Communicator adds charm to mailboxes, birdhouses

    Tamara Havermahl has designed and created dozens of mailboxes and birdhouses, a pursuit that has invigorated a longtime love of art and pulled her from the depths of depression.

  2. April 28, 2023

    Arts Initiative announces 2023 Creative Careers Residents

    The Arts Initiative has announced three master’s degree-level residents for its Creative Careers Residency, a transitional program providing support for full-time, self-directed creative practice.

  3. April 27, 2023

    WOCAP announces 11th Shirley Verrett Award winner

    The Women of Color in the Academy Project will present its 11th annual Shirley Verrett Award to Amy Ku’uleialoha Stillman for her exemplary leadership and advocacy on behalf of diverse students.

  4. April 24, 2023

    Musicology senior studies culture and impact of music

    Cedric Preston McCoy’s life is filled with music. The School of Music, Theatre & Dance senior said he loves playing, listening to and studying all forms of music.

  5. April 19, 2023

    American Academy of Arts and Sciences inducts seven from U-M

    Seven U-M faculty members have been named to the American Academy of Arts and Sciences for their significant contributions in scholarly and professional fields.

  6. April 11, 2023

    Arts Initiative, SMTD expanding student arts opportunities

    A collaboration between the Arts Initiative and the School of Music, Theatre & Dance is expanding opportunities for students who want to learn to play the guitar.

  7. April 7, 2023

    Two from U-M receive Guggenheim Fellowships

    LSA faculty members Monica Dus and Petra Kuppers are among recipients awarded 2023 fellowships by the John Simon Guggenheim Memorial Foundation.

  8. April 7, 2023

    UMS teams with Ypsilanti in arts partnership at Freighthouse

    The University Musical Society and city of Ypsilanti have announced a new, two-year partnership that will result in arts programming for Ypsilanti residents, families and schoolchildren.

  9. April 5, 2023

    Digital looms expand weaving options for Stamps students

    The Thread Controller 2 digital Jacquard looms recently integrated at the Penny W. Stamps School of Art & Design combine the aspects of traditional weaving with today’s innovation.

  10. April 3, 2023

    Arts Initiative seeks proposals for Creators on Campus

    The U-M Arts Initiative is accepting proposals from faculty and staff for Creators on Campus, a residency program to expand visiting artist programs, arts research and the overall student experience.