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Department of Art to present Freshman Portfolio Review Showcase in Bliss Hall

Department of Art to present Freshman Portfolio Review Showcase in Bliss Hall

YSU’s Department of Art will present its Freshman Portfolio Review Showcase to the public Monday, November 18, 2024, from 12:00 – 2:00 PM on the fourth floor of YSU’s Bliss Hall. A requirement for all freshmen art students is to complete a Freshman Seminar and Portfolio Review course, which culminates with this public showcase that gives the students a chance to receive feedback from the public and their peers on their work.

Guest artist Erin Mallea to join Department of Art Lecture Series

Guest artist Erin Mallea to join Department of Art Lecture Series

The 2024-25 Department of Art Lecture Series will continue this semester as it welcomes guest artist Erin Mallea for a studio visit and lecture Monday, November 18, in the McDonough Museum of Art. Mallea is an interdisciplinary artist whose work explores the past and present of microcosms as entry points into larger human and environmental conditions.

Dana Opera Ensemble to premiere new performance titled “Opera Scenes”

Dana Opera Ensemble to premiere new performance titled “Opera Scenes” 

The Dana Opera Ensemble, housed within YSU’s Dana School of Music, will premiere its new performance titled “Opera Scenes” Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 3:00 PM at the McDonough Museum of Art. Directed by professor of music Misook Yun and assisted by pianist Dr. Da-Eun Choi, the ensemble will perform scenes from a variety of different operas.

Dana School of Music to present Fall Choral Concert featuring Dana Chorale

Dana School of Music to present Fall Choral Concert featuring Dana Chorale

YSU’s Dana School of Music will present its Fall Choral Concert, featuring the dynamic voices of the Dana Chorale, Monday, November 4, 2024, at 7:30 PM at St. Columba Cathedral in Youngstown. Titled “Voices of Hope and Joy: A Journey Through Silence and Song,” the concert will showcase a collection of pieces that convey feelings of humility, longing, joy, loneliness, and hope.

Red Press Collaborative to welcome Michael Weigman as guest artist

Red Press Collaborative to welcome Michael Weigman as guest artist

YSU’s Department of Art will present a new installment of its Red Press Collaborative program, featuring guest artist Michael Weigman, Monday, November 4, through Friday, November 8, in room 4025 of Bliss Hall. Weigman will work alongside Department of Art students for the week to create a limited-edition print that will be made available for ownership via a donation of $125.

YSU Wind Ensemble to perform in concert alongside local high school students

YSU Wind Ensemble to perform in concert alongside local high school students

YSU’s Dana School of Music will host a unique concert experience as it presents the Honors Side-by-Side Concert Sunday, November 10, 2024, at 7:00 PM at Stambaugh Auditorium. Local high school students have been given the opportunity to sign up and perform side-by-side with the YSU Wind Ensemble as they perform David Maslanka’s symphony, “Give Us This Day.”

Department of Art Paint Studio to exhibit class project in Solomon Gallery

Department of Art Paint Studio to exhibit class project in Solomon Gallery

The YSU Department of Art’s Paint Studio will exhibit its class project, titled “Multiples,” in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery beginning Wednesday, October 30, through Friday, November 29. The exhibit will be comprised of exciting, small-scale art created in multiples that expand both the formal and conceptual dimensions of the students’ work.

Cliffe College Performing Arts Series to open season with performance by Nobuntu

Cliffe College Performing Arts Series to open season with performance by Nobuntu

The Cliffe College Performing Arts Series will welcome Nobuntu, an all-female Zimbabwean a cappella ensemble, for the first performance of the series’ 2024-25 season. Celebrated for its vocal harmonies and vibrant performances, the ensemble’s music reflects the beauty and power of Zimbabwean culture. The concert will be held Sunday, October 27, at the Ford Family Recital Hall, located within the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown.

Dana student and alum earn top honors at fall 2024 NATS Auditions 

Dana student and alum earn top honors at fall 2024 NATS Auditions

Dana School of Music student Erika Walker, along with Dana alumna Rachel Gardner, were awarded first and second place honors, respectively, at the fall 2024 National Association of Teachers of Singing Ohio Chapter Student Auditions, held Saturday, October 19, at Kent State University. Students of professor of voice Misook Yun, both Walker and Gardner placed in the Adult Classical – Treble Voices category.

2024-25 Department of Art Lecture Series to begin with guest artist Katie Butler 

2024-25 Department of Art Lecture Series to begin with guest artist Katie Butler 

The Department of Art Lecture Series will welcome guest artist Katie Butler as the first lecturer of its 2024-25 season Thursday, October 24, in the McDonough Museum of Art. From Southwestern Ontario, Butler’s work is rooted in expressive, personal scenes that invite audiences to explore the range of emotions that can be found in her pieces.