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Art + Technology + Social Justice

The Arts for All initiative partners the arts with the sciences, technology and other disciplines to develop new and reimagined curricular and experiential offerings that nurture different ways of thinking to spark dialogue, understanding, problem solving and action. It bolsters a campus-wide culture of creativity and innovation, making Maryland a national leader in leveraging the combined power of the arts, technology and social justice to collaboratively address grand challenges.

EVENTS

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Outdoor Screening: Works by Sandy Williams IV

March 3–21, 2025
The Department of Art presents an outdoor screening of two works by artist Sandy Williams IV each evening from March 3-21 in The Clarvit Courtyard.

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The UMD Wind Ensemble performs on stage.

Music For All: Concert Band Festival

Sat, March 29, 2025 • 8AM–5PM
The School of Music and Associate Director of Bands Andrea Brown, in partnership with Guilford Park High School Director of Bands Eric Posner and Music for All, are hosting the third-annual Mid-Atlantic Concert Band Festival. All performances for this event are free and open to the public!

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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS

Ernestine Wyatt.

UMD Community Members Honor Legacy of Harriet Tubman

March 11, 2025

University of Maryland community members commemorated the fifth annual Harriet Tubman Day at the David C. Driskell Center on Monday. 

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‘Cinephile heaven’: Il Cinema Ritrovato honors film legend Marlene Dietrich

March 10, 2025

This year’s festival stop at UMD hosted a day commemorating German-American actress Marlene Dietrich and her unforgettable contributions to cinema.

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Pupusa making.

Dialogue for Reproductive Justice through Art, Play and Pupusas!

March 4, 2025

New research by communication professor Carina Zelaya aims to improve sexual and reproductive health communication among Latinx families.

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Women, Art and Culture.

The Art of Feminist Thought

March 4, 2025

Exploring art and activism through the lens of feminist theory in a course from UMD’s Harriet Tubman Department of Women, Gender, and Sexuality Studies.

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Powwow.

Indigenous Performers Put ‘Wow’ in UMD Powwow

March 3, 2025

Dancing and drumming star at celebration of community.

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Inside the American Film Institute's movie theatre.

Rediscovering the Big Screen

March 3, 2025

Five-day festival brings restored cinematic gems to UMD.

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The Arts for All initiative seeks to ensure that the arts are woven into the very fabric of life at the University of Maryland...so the Terrapin identity is writ large and forged strong.

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Darryll J. Pines President, University of Maryland
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Arts Improve the Student Experience

We are prepared to address the growing student and industry demand to integrate the arts into student life, both within and beyond the curriculum, helping students access and amplify their creative talents and fostering collaborative and innovative thinking to solve problems.

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Arts Create an Inclusive Environment

We are harnessing the power of the arts to spark civic dialogue, increase community engagement and activate social change.

Immersive Media Design classroom

Arts Advance the University

We are accelerating innovation, discovery and insights through collaborations among the arts, the humanities and the sciences through research, creative activity and technological innovation.