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Graduates' work featured in McDonough exhibits

New McDonough exhibits to feature graduate student work

The McDonough Museum of Art will feature the work of students graduating at the end of the spring 2021 semester with M.F.A. and B.F.A. degrees in new exhibitions beginning Friday, April 23, through Saturday, May 8. The 18 students featured in the exhibits are graduating with bachelor’s or master’s degrees in the areas of digital media, photography, graphic and interactive design, or interdisciplinary studio art.

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) virtual presentation

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) to welcome Robyn O’Neil

The Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) is set to welcome Robyn O’Neil for a virtual lecture Monday, April 19, 2021, at 1:00 PM. O’Neil is known for her large-scale graphite on paper drawings and has works in more than 50 notable museums across the globe.

Pipino Artist: Tyshawn Sorey

Composer Tyshawn Sorey to join Pipino Performing Arts Series

Multi-instrumentalist and composer Tyshawn Sorey, a MacArthur Foundation Genius Fellow who has released a dozen critically acclaimed recordings, will present a virtual masterclass and presentation as part of the final event in the 2020-21 Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series Wednesday, April 14.

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) to welcome animator Chris Sickels

Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) to welcome animator Chris Sickels

Chris Sickels, an award-winning 3D illustrator and animator, will give a virtual presentation as part of the Department of Art Lecture Series (DALS) Monday, April 12, 2021 at 5:30 PM. Sickels’ illustrations and animations have been recognized by American Illustration, Communication Arts, and HOW Design Live.

Professor awarded for dedication to exceptional, innovative teaching

Professor awarded for dedication to exceptional, innovative teaching

Associate professor of theatre Katherine Garlick was awarded a 2020-21 Distinguished Professor Award for Excellence in Teaching by the YSU Academic Affairs Division April 7, 2021. Garlick teaches courses in costume construction, production design, stage makeup, and theatre history.

University Theatre to present “An Evening with Billy Shakes”

University Theatre to present “An Evening with Billy Shakes”

YSU’s University Theatre will present its next production, “An Evening with Billy Shakes,” April 9 – 11 and 16 – 18, 2021. The virtual production, directed by associate professor of theatre Matthew Mazuroski, will feature scenes from a dozen of William Shakespeare’s most popular plays.

Judith Rae Solomon Gallery to feature work of YSU alumna

Judith Rae Solomon Gallery to feature work of YSU alumna

The Judith Rae Solomon Gallery will feature a new exhibit by YSU alumna Emily Goerig (M.A., ‘20) titled “A Visual Exploration of Adolescence: Growth, Identity, and Resilience” April 5 – 9, 2021. Goerig created her exhibit as part of her graduate degree show.

Wean Foundation Park to host Summer Festival of the Arts

Wean Foundation Park to host Summer Festival of the Arts

The 2021 YSU Summer Festival of the Arts will be held at a new location this year when it moves a few blocks south from YSU’s campus to the new Raymond John Wean Foundation Park in downtown Youngstown. The festival, first held in 1999, attracts more than 80 artists and 15,000 visitors annually. It will be open to the public Friday and Saturday, July 17 and 18, 2021.

Jazz Alumni Spotlight On . . . Greg Parnell

Jazz Alumni “Spotlight On . . .” series to feature alumnus Greg Parnell

Volume three of the Jazz Alumni “Spotlight On . . .” series will welcome YSU alumnus Greg Parnell (B.M., ‘95) for a virtual interview Friday, March 19, 2021. Parnell is currently the president of Glenn Miller Productions, Inc. and is the founder and musical director of the Orlando Jazz Orchestra.

Faculty Ensemble

Dana School of Music announces new ensemble-in-residence

YSU’s Dana School of Music has announced the formation of a new faculty ensemble-in-residence, to be known as the Dana Ensemble. It will be comprised of a flexible, modular roster of Dana faculty that will perform live concerts multiple times each semester, often joined by regional guest artists. The ensemble will perform its debut concert, “Sounds of Spring,” Sunday, March 28, 2021 at 3:00 PM at the Powers Auditorium in the DeYor Performing Arts Center in downtown Youngstown.