Just Bust! Open Mic

Wisconsin Historical Society 816 State Street, Madison, WI

Madison’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.

Free

Just Bust! Workshop

The Bubbler at Madison Public Library 201 W. Mifflin Street, Madison, WI

An artistic workshop led by Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.

Free

Pre-Show Reception

Sunset Lounge, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI

Join 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!

Free

Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival Showcase

Shannon Hall, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI

The 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.

Free

Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival Showcase

Shannon Hall, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI

This 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.

Free

Post-Show Reception

Sunset Lounge, Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI

Join the Division of the Arts and the Office of Multicultural Arts Initiatives (OMAI) to close out the 2023 Line Breaks Hip Hop Theater Festival!

Free

2023 Arts Business Competition Finals Presentation

Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI

Three 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!

Free

Arts Together with the Bolz Center for Arts Administration

Discovery Building 330 North Orchard Street, Madison, WI

Please 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.

Free

Creative Arts Awards

Memorial Union 800 Langdon Street, Madison, WI

The 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.

Free