Just Bust! Open Mic
Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street, Madison, WIMadison’s long-running, all-ages open mic, Just Bust! Open Mic, includes community performances, First Wave and alumni spotlight performance, and a performance by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.
Just Bust! Workshop
The Bubbler at Madison Public Library 201 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WIAn artistic workshop led by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.
WAITLIST ONLY – Page & Stage: An Evening with Eve L. Ewing and Paul Tran
A Room of One's Own 2717 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WIWelcome Eve L. Ewing to Madison in conversation with poet and UW–Madison Assistant Professor of English and Asian American Studies Paul Tran.
Pre-Show Reception
Sunset Lounge, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WIJoin the Division of the Arts and the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) in celebrating the opening of the 2023 Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival!
Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival Showcase
Shannon Hall, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WIThe Friday night Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival Showcase features performances by First Wave artist-scholars in the 15th Cohort; Diya Abbas (14th Cohort) and Azura Tyabji (13th Cohort); Jackson Neal (12th Cohort); and featured performances by guests of Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Eve L. Ewing including Jamila Woods and Nate Marshall. The Showcase will conclude with a talkback with the featured performers and Eve L. Ewing, moderated by Amanda Torres.
Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival Showcase
Shannon Hall, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WIThis Saturday night Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival Showcase features performances by First Wave artist-scholars in the 15th Cohort; First Wave alumna, Shasparay Irvin; the First Wave Touring Ensemble; and headlining performance by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Eve L. Ewing. The second Showcase will conclude with a talkback with select performers and OMAI Artistic Director Mark H.
Post-Show Reception
Sunset Lounge, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WIJoin the Division of the Arts and the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) to close out the 2023 Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival!
2023 Arts Business Competition Finals Presentation
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WIThree finalist groups will present their proposals to a virtual audience in this final round where a judging panel will deliberate and select a winner. The top three proposals receive funding of $2,000, $1,000, and $500 in support of their projects. Attend in person or virtually!
Arts Together with the Bolz Center for Arts Administration
Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WIPlease join us for an Arts Together reception, where we will have the opportunity to interact with 2023 Arts Business Competition finalists and learn more about the Bolz Center for Arts Administration, and the interdisciplinary practice of arts business. This is a fantastic opportunity to connect with your colleagues across campus and celebrate entrepreneurship and interdisciplinary collaboration.
Creative Arts Awards
Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WIThe Division of the Arts provides research support to faculty, staff and students in the arts. Each spring, the division recognizes achievements and professional service along with supporting future creative endeavors and research.