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In Photos
July 18, 2023 | 11:18 am

Extending a welcome

At the Memorial Art Gallery, an extended Centennial Sculpture Park graces the museum’s west side.

topics: community engagement, Memorial Art Gallery,
Campus Life
May 8, 2023 | 11:48 am

An audiovisual journey into a performer’s mind

In a senior project, graduating dual degree student Mae Cooke integrates their studies of harp and studio arts.

topics: Class of 2023, Department of Art and Art History, Eastman School of Music, featured-post-side, Sage Art Center, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
January 3, 2023 | 09:19 am

Why is a 16th-century tradition attracting activists on the Christian right?

Scholar Anna Rosensweig explains how early modern resistance theory is inspiring far-right individuals to defy local, state, and federal laws.

topics: Anna Rosensweig, Department of Modern Languages and Cultures, featured-post-side, Graduate Program in Visual and Cultural Studies, humanities, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
Society & Culture
December 15, 2022 | 11:35 am

Rochester’s college-in-prison program becomes western New York’s prison education hub

The Mellon Foundation has renewed its support for the Rochester Education Justice Initiative with an additional three-year, $1 million grant.

topics: Alison Peterman, community, Department of Anthropology, Department of Philosophy, Department of Religion and Classics, education, humanities, Joshua Dubler, Kristin Doughty, prison, Rochester Education Justice Initiative, School of Arts and Sciences,
The Arts
November 15, 2022 | 02:57 pm

Is gospel music losing its Black roots?

Musicologist Cory Hunter identifies a notable contemporary shift in the century-old musical form.

topics: Arthur Satz Department of Music, Cory Hunter, Eastman School of Music, featured-post-side, research finding, School of Arts and Sciences,
The Arts
August 2, 2022 | 10:12 am

Can arts integration deepen students’ understanding?

A partnership between City of Rochester schools and the Memorial Art Gallery leads to innovation in arts education and furthers the museum’s mission to serve the Greater Rochester community.

topics: community engagement, Department of Art and Art History, diversity, featured-post-side, Memorial Art Gallery, School of Arts and Sciences, Warner School of Education,
In Photos
April 25, 2022 | 03:59 pm

Gateways Music Festival Orchestra makes Carnegie debut

The Gateways Orchestra, which appeared as part of the 2021–22 season, was the first all-Black classical symphony orchestra presented by Carnegie Hall in its history.

topics: diversity, Eastman School of Music, Gateways Music Festival, performing arts,