Stories tagged with: Fine Arts Visiting Artists & Scholars

Students and visiting artists find experience and enjoyment “working 9 to 5”

February 27, 2024 Adapted from the 1980 film and set to the music of Dolly Parton, Tantrum Theater’s production of “9 to 5 the Musical” tells the story of three working women seeking revenge on their misogynistic boss.

Visiting artist, ShaLeigh Comerford encourages discovery and inclusion through movement

September 25, 2023 The School of Dance invited choreographer, educator, and activist ShaLeigh Comerford to spend the week with students, with a focus on first year dancers.

The Athens International Film + Video Festival returns April 10-16

March 3, 2023 AIFVF returns April 10-16, celebrating its 50th year with over 260 films representing over 60 countries in competition at the historic Athena Cinema in uptown Athens, OH.

"Carrie, The Musical" unleashes telekinetic powers, teen chaos on stage

March 3, 2023 "Carrie, The Musical," features direction and choreography by guest artist Victoria Rae Sook and music direction by Brent Frederick in the E. E. Baker Theater in Kantner Hall, March 9-10 and 22-25.

OHIO Opera Theater presents "Little Women" in Memorial Auditorium

February 21, 2023 OHIO's Opera Theater will present the opera "Little Women" in the Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium on Friday, March 3 and Saturday, March 4 at 8 p.m.

School of Dance premieres six new works by faculty and guest artists

February 7, 2023 The annual Winter Dance Concert returns to Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium, Feb 17-18 featuring new work by faculty and guest artists.

College of Fine Arts announces the 2023 Alternatives’ biennial in the Ohio University Art Gallery

February 2, 2023 The Alternatives’ 2023 international biennial juried photo show, “Image as Object,” features a range of image making practices under the umbrella of photography, in the Ohio University Art Gallery in Seigfred Hall.

Accomplished pianist visits OHIO, teaches students about becoming "artist citizens”

November 18, 2022 Dominic Cheli visited Ohio University Monday, November 14 to hold a masterclass with piano students and perform for the public that evening in Glidden Recital Hall.

New College of Fine Arts Designer in Residence program selects its first designer

November 10, 2022 Swiss designer Nadine Bitterli was chosen from among more than 25 international design applicants to fill the inaugural Designer in Residence role.

German playwright and director shares unique theater practices with students

November 7, 2022 Kevin Rittberger, a playwright, director, curator and journalist, is “trying to figure out what we can explore in theater when we think about a more-than-human world.”

Nationally-known educator encourages School of Dance students to find their 'quiet fire'

October 6, 2022 Community members are invited to join visiting dance artist Suttlar Martin for a “Creating Inclusivity through Global Traditions” event on Friday, October 7.

Accomplished musician with a 300-year-old cello to mentor, perform at Ohio University

October 6, 2022 Ohio University School of Music students, visitors, and the public can hear this visiting artist play his unique instrument at a performance on Saturday, Oct. 8

Visiting Scholar Dr. Joyce De Vries to discuss feminism and the arts with OHIO students

October 4, 2022 Dr. Joyce De Vries presents to Ohio University students and the public her research about female patronage in the arts and how women have historically constructed their gender and political identity.

How OHIO alum and hemp papermaker incorporates sustainability into his practice

April 20, 2022 Athens native and Ohio University alum Matthew Presutti has found a unique way to incorporate sustainability into his printmaking processes by using hemp.

AIFVF filmmaker combines choreography, journalism in experimental work

April 13, 2022 Sheep shearing was the inspiration for filmmaker J. Makary’s 2016 short film “This is Where Wool Comes From,” which screened at the 49th Annual Athens International Film + Video Festival.