Category: Arts
Brandeis a capella group Starving Artists appear on 'Sing that Thing!'May 20, 2019
Jon Landau ’68, H’19 encourages graduates to pursue art alwaysMay 19, 2019Jon Landau ’68, H’19 shared his perspective on art with members of the Class of 2019 at the Creative Arts diploma ceremony during Brandeis University's Commencement.
Sarah McCarty '16 awarded Mortimer Hays-Brandeis Traveling FellowshipMay 9, 2019
From Paris to Boston, the crucial role of fire chaplainsMay 1, 2019Rarely seen, fire chaplains often take enormous risks to provide support during disasters, such as the fire that claimed part of Notre Dame in Paris, write professors Wendy Cadge and Michael Skaggs.
Basement Records is bringing talent to the surfaceApril 26, 2019When Avi Hirshbein '19 set about creating his own record label at Brandeis, he found resources and a community that served as a canvas for him to create his own vision.
Catch Brandeis faculty at the National Center for Jewish Film's annual festivalApril 26, 2019The National Center for Jewish Film’s annual film festival is co-sponsored by ten university organizations and features 25 screening events in the Boston area, including talks with Brandeis faculty.
Alli Steinberg ’19 explored art and found community at BrandeisApril 17, 2019Growing up in Jacksonville, Florida, Alli Steinberg always felt a little out of place. Then she came to Brandeis.
A way forward for the Cathedral of Notre Dame April 16, 2019Fine arts professor Charles McClendon comments on the horrific fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris and the path toward renovating the iconic building.
A fresh take on ancient GreekApril 8, 2019When professors Dmitry Troyanovsky and Joel Christensen sought to collaborate on a production of “The Bacchae” they wanted to create something fresh and new. No small feat for a 2,400-year-old story.
Leonard Bernstein Festival of the Creative Arts brings music, dance, theater and more to campusMarch 28, 2019The 2019 Festival runs April 7-14. Take a look at some of the events on tap.
Anna Deavere Smith honored as 2019 Richman FellowMarch 22, 2019The celebrated actor and playwright visited Brandeis for a two-day residency.
Visual Artist Fred Wilson to receive Brandeis' 2019 Creative Arts AwardMarch 19, 2019Wilson challenges assumptions of history, culture, race, and conventions of display with his innovative and evocative work.
MusicUnitesUS presents: The Notion of MelodyMarch 15, 2019Māori composer Horomona Horo, Australian composer Ian Munro, and Chickasaw composer Jerod Impichchaachaaha' Tate will come to campus for a residency and performance.
Noted photographer Judy Glickman Lauder speaks about the "Danish exception"March 11, 2019Photographer Judy Glickman Lauder G'11 spent years photographing concentration camps. Her new book “Beyond the Shadows” tells the story of the Danish rescue of 90 percent of its Jews in words and pictures. She spoke about her photography at Brandeis on March 11.
- Brandeis faculty and alumni nominated for IRNE awardsFeb. 28, 2019
MFA acquires pieces from Brandeis exhibitionFeb. 27, 2019In a first for the Hadassah-Brandeis Institute and Israeli artist Tamar Paley, the Museum of Fine Arts acquired three pieces from a 2018 exhibition in the Kniznick Gallery.
‘Marvelous Mrs. Maisel’ star Tony Shalhoub visits BrandeisFeb. 11, 2019The actor reflected on his career and imparted advice to students.
Kwesi Jones '21: An artist of all mediaFeb. 1, 2019Sophomore Kwesi Jones is an artist in every sense of the word. His latest work showcases the history of black studies at Brandeis through film.
Photos: Howardena Pindell exhibition at the Rose Art Museum this springJan. 22, 2019Get a sneak preview of "What Remains to Be Seen," on display at the Rose from Feb. 1 to May 19.
Anna Deavere Smith named 2019 Richman FellowJan. 15, 2019The actor and playwright will visit campus for a two-day residency in March.
Creating a network for art makers in areas of conflictDec. 3, 2018IMPACT is a Brandeis-based project that aims to create a global network of cultural leaders, researchers, and artists who are facing down some of the most difficult challenges of the 21st century.
Working the angles: Set design with Cameron AndersonNov. 21, 2018Theater arts professor Cameron Anderson is an internationally acclaimed set designer. Her most recent work is for “The Niceties,” a play that is a debate about race and privilege between a college professor and student in the professor’s office during office hours.
MusicUnitesUS presents: A Taste of GhanaNov. 12, 2018Brandeis' world music residency series brings a weeklong showcase of the music, dance and culture of Ghana to campus.
Leonard Bernstein and the FBIOct. 22, 2018In an excerpt from his book on the political history of Brandeis, Stephen Whitfield reveals how Bernstein took to the Brandeis stage to defy Cold War interference with his beliefs and values.
Tony Goldwyn '82 takes the Brandeis QuestionnaireOct. 3, 2018The actor/director/humanitarian listens to his gut before his head. Read his answers to questions about life and his experience at Brandeis.
'The Power of Music' explores Leonard Bernstein's life, Jewish identity and social activismOct. 1, 2018The exhibition, organized by the National Museum of American Jewish History, will be on display at Brandeis from Oct. 4 to Nov. 20. It includes, artifacts, photographs and interactive multimedia.
Legendary science journalist Paula Apsell '69 honored with Lifetime Achievement EmmySept. 28, 2018As the senior executive producer of the PBS program, "Nova," Apsell has pioneered the science documentary format for TV and set an unparalleled standard for excellence.
Boston Latino International Film Festival comes to BrandeisSept. 20, 2018Brandeis will host screenings and talks as part of the festival for the first time this year. Events will be held Sept. 28 and 29.
Get to know this year's Diversity, Excellence and Inclusion ScholarsAug. 30, 2018The program at the Graduate School of Arts and Sciences provides selected master’s students a full scholarship, a $10,000 stipend and health insurance.
Picasso, Juan Gris, Tuesday Smillie and more at the Rose this fall Aug. 30, 2018Fall exhibitions at the Rose Art Museum open September 7. Get a sneak peek in this slideshow.
Rose Art Museum adds three new staff positionsAug. 21, 2018
Photos: BIMA visual arts students show off their workJuly 19, 2018In this slideshow, participants in Brandeis' summer arts institute for high school students show their work and describe what they've learned and made.
Photos: Catch the Rose Art Museum's spring exhibitions before July 8June 28, 2018The exhibitions, which have received rave reviews, include works by Jennifer Packer and a unique project by Professor Emeritus Maurice Stein and his teaching assistant, Larry Miller.
Here's what Brandeis creative arts faculty are up to this summerJune 21, 2018If members of the Brandeis University creative arts faculty aren't working with students, they are probably working on their craft. This summer, Brandeis arts faculty have a busy slate of exhibitions, performances, lectures and more.
- Two Brandeis professors win Mass Cultural Council FellowshipsJune 13, 2018
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