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Dana School of Music student earns 1^st place
award at NATS audition

Dana School of Music student Erica Walker was awarded 1^st place in the Adult category at the National Association of Teachers of Singing (NATS) audition in Athens, Ohio October 21, 2023. The auditions, held every fall, offer students the opportunity to pursue individual performance goals and receive supportive critiques that encourage them to improve their vocal skills and artistry.

University Theatre to open 2023-24 season with “Zombie Prom”

YSU University Theatre will open its 60th anniversary season with the production of “Zombie Prom,” a cult classic musical that follows a teenage girl who falls in love with a rebel who becomes a zombie. Shows will be held October 6 – 8 and 13 – 15, 2023 in the YSU Ford Theater, located in Bliss Hall on YSU’s campus.

McDonough Museum of Art announces four exhibits to open fall season

The McDonough Museum of Art has announced four exhibits that will open their fall 2023 season beginning Tuesday, September 5 and running through Saturday, November 4. The exhibits will feature the works of Shona Macdonald, the #notwhite collective, Betsy Stirratt, and three artists from the Short Shorts Festival.

YSU Printmaking students studying in Scotland

YSU printmaking students spend summer abroad in Scotland

Students from the YSU Department of Art printmaking program studied abroad July 1 – 31, 2023 at the Glasgow Print Studio in Glasgow, Scotland. Accompanied by professor of art Joseph D’Uva and associate professor of art Johnathan Farris, the students were immersed in weekly excursions and courses throughout the Scotland landscape.

Department of Art students complete mural for Vallourec Star

The YSU Department of Art unveiled its mural for Vallourec Star at the Division Street tunnel in Youngstown, Ohio May 23, 2023. The piece was completed in collaboration with Vallourec, the City of Youngstown, and Youngstown CityScape. The mural, part of the Vallourec Youngstown Beautification Project, showcases Vallourec’s industrial history in the Mahoning Valley.

McDonough Museum of Art announces summer 2023 alumni exhibition

The McDonough Museum of Art has announced the arrival of their summer 2023 exhibition “Flow – 2023 Alumni Exhibition” that will open to the public Saturday, June 3 and run through Friday, July 14. The exhibition will feature 80 pieces of artwork from 69 YSU alumni across the country. Artist and educator William Mullane will jury the exhibition.

Judith Rae Solomon Gallery to welcome artist Nils P. Johnson

Cliffe College of Creative Arts will welcome artist Nils P. Johnson to the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery in Bliss Hall, located on YSU’s campus. Johnson’s exhibit, “Color Up! Paintings by Nils P. Johnson,” will open to the public April 3, 2023 and run through April 20. An artist reception will be held Wednesday, April 12 from 4:30 – 6:30 PM in the gallery.

University Theatre to present production of “Antigone”

YSU University Theatre will conclude its 59th season with “Antigone,” opening for two weekends starting Friday, March 31, 2023 at 7:30 PM in the YSU Ford Theater, located in Bliss Hall on YSU’s campus. “Antigone,” written by Jean Anouilh, is an adaptation of Sophocles’ play of the same title.

YSU Department of Art debuts exhibition by Pittsburgh artist

The YSU Department of Art debuted Pittsburgh artist Carolina Alamilla’s exhibition “Space Swim” February 27, 2023 in the Judith Rae Solomon Gallery, located in Bliss Hall on the campus of Youngstown State University. The exhibition, centered around Women’s History Month, follows the theme of finding freedom amidst chaos.

Pipino Performing Arts Series continues with jazz singer & pianist Kate Reid

YSU's Donald P. Pipino Performing Arts Series continues with international jazz singer and pianist Kate Reid on Friday, March 3, 2023, at 7:30 PM in the YSU Ford Theater in Bliss Hall, located in the Cliffe College of Creative Arts. A northeast Ohio native, Reid will perform songs from “The Great American Songbook” and other audience favorites.