Arts Together with the Dance Department
Virginia Harrison Parlor, Lathrop Hall 1050 University Avenue, Madison, WIFollowing Moonshine – A Black History Month tradition, join the Division of the Arts for Arts Together, a reception and panel discussion with Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola and others. Arts Together events bring faculty and staff together to meet each other, share in collaborative ideas, and explore opportunities for funding creative research as we celebrate the arts on campus.
Badger Talks LIVE Quick Picks: The Impact of Interdisciplinary Arts
Facebook LiveIn this talk, learn about the Arts Residency Programs and the impact of interdisciplinary arts at UW–Madison through a conversation with Black, queer performing artist Shasparay Irvin and Black writer, performer, playwright and current Interdisciplinary Artist-in-Residence Porsha Olayiwola.
Poetry & Cultural Organizing: An Evening with Porsha Olayiwola and Crystal Valentine
A Room of One's Own 2717 Atwood Avenue, Madison, WIPorsha Olayiwola and Crystal Valentine will be joined by Madison’s own Ali Muldrow, who will moderate a conversation and audience Q&A.
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!