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The arts intersect with nearly every facet of life at Denison. Students often bring a passion for the arts, and once here they find new ones. Whether on campus as part of academic study, student organizations, or individual interests, or off campus in the nearby cities of Columbus and Newark or as part of study abroad, the arts create countless threads that are woven into the fabric of the Denison campus.

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Alison Waldman ’10

The healing power of breaking barriers

Artists can cross lines that medical professionals sometimes don’t have the space to.

Bluegrass: History in Musical Form

Denison’s Bluegrass Ensemble embraces the old-time radio-hour genre for a virtual performance.

Absorbing knowledge via Black dance

An intense collaboration between dance and a museum exhibition yields profound insights on Black culture — and an astonishing video.
Belinda Andrews-Smith

‘Chicago’ director wins American Prize

Assistant Professor Belinda Andrews-Smith has won the American Prize for directing the student performance of ‘Chicago.’
Sarah Hume

Magazine internship builds hard and soft skills

In the Summer of 2020, Sarah Hume ‘22 found a great internship with Story magazine through a Denison Narrative Journalism program.
Pam Houston '83

“Deep Creek” by Pam Houston ‘83 wins Colorado Book Award

Author Pam Houston ‘83 gets kudos and the Colorado Book Award for creative nonfiction for her book “Deep Creek: Finding Hope in the High Country.”
via Parker Chronicle

The Wolves— it’s all about relationships

The Wolves shows the complexity of adolescent friendship, as well as the strength and fierceness of these blossoming adults.
Shawnee Ohio Tecumseh Theater. Photo by Mike Tewkesbury

‘Search for Shawnee’ Documentary by Prof. Doug Swift

Visiting prof. Doug Swift’s short documentary explores life in a former Ohio mining community.
via The Daily Yonder
Dan Ewen

Playing with Fire

Dan Ewen ’96 had to keep faith in his work for more than a decade for Playing with Fire, a 96-minute movie that took more than 12 years to make.
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Liz Anastasiadis ‘21
The good liar poster

True fact — Jeffrey Hatcher ‘80 authored “The Good Liar”

Screen playwright Jeffrey Hatcher ‘80 shares behind-the-scenes intel about “the Good Liar,” starring Helen Mirren and Ian McKellen
via Weirton Daily Times
Denison production of Spring Awakening

American Prize recognizes Denison faculty and production

The American Prize has recognized Denison music faculty for their talent and skill.
Cellist Matt Haimovitz

Cellist Matt Haimovitz at DU with the Vail Series

Enjoy an interview with renowned cellist Matt Haimovitz, a Vail Series artist performing “A Movable Feast” over this week at Denison.
via WOSU
Students interacting with the About Ourselves/Inside Ourselves exhibit

A Look Inside Ourselves

A Denison Museum art exhibit titled About Ourselves/Inside Ourselves explores queer history and identity.
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Liz Anastasiadis ‘21
Playing With Fire poster

Writer/Improv Comedian Dan Ewen’s ‘Playing With Fire’ Launches

‘Playing With Fire,’ the latest movie from writer and comedian Dan Ewen ‘96, just hit the screens.
via Walden media

An internship through the looking glass

An internship with Chicago’s Lookingglass Theatre fulfills a dream — and grows important skillsets for Destiny Mack ‘21
Jennifer Garner '94 speaking at commencement

A great “trick” from Jen Garner ‘94

During her commencement speech, Jennifer Garner ‘94 suggested dressing as a mailbox for Halloween — she made good!
via Women's Health
Alex Moffat '04

SNL’s Alex Moffat ‘04 launched his career in Chicago

Antics on the Chicago Bulls’ basketball court got SNL’s Alex Moffat ‘04 noticed.
via Chicago Tribune
Denison students on the stage of 'BoJack Horseman'

Bringing BoJack to life

A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to adapt award-winning animated series BoJack Horseman to the stage poses some creative challenges.
Tiny Beautiful Things by Columbus' Available Light Theatre.

Two alums featured in performance of ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’

Diego Rubey ‘19 and Jordan Fehr ‘07 get great reviews for their performances in ‘Tiny Beautiful Things’ by Columbus’ Available Light Theatre.
via Columbus Dispatch
Third Coast Percussion

Grammy-winning Third Coast Percussion new ensemble-in-residence

Denison announces a new collaboration with Third Coast Percussion, a Grammy-winning, artist-run quartet of classically-trained percussionists.
Dedication ceremony for the Michael D. Eisner Center for the performing arts

Celebrating the Michael D. Eisner Center for the Performing Arts

Denison dedicates the Eisner Center, highlighting the interdisciplinary energy of dance, music and theatre.
Vail performers

40th Anniversary Vail Series is announced

Denison’s beloved Vail Series celebrates 40 years with a stellar line-up.
via Newark Advocate
Kansas City State House

Jamie Olivier ‘94 Appointed to Creative Arts Industries Commission

Artist and professor Jamie Olivier ‘94 has been appointed to the Kansas Creative Arts Industries Commission
via Hays Post
David Baker

‘Mongrel Heart’ by Prof and Poet David Baker

“Work Like a Dog Day” is celebrated with poems about our canine friends. Enjoy ‘Mongrel Heart’ by David Baker & ‘Dharma’ by Billy Collins.
via Daily Kos
The lion king

Behind the scenes of ‘The Lion King’

Mo Stemen ‘07 shares some stories and tips (hobbies can become a business) from her vantage point inside the production of “The Lion King”
Olivier Tarpaga

New England Foundation for the Arts Grant for Performing Arts

The New England Foundation for the Arts has awarded Denison a grant for a performing arts initiative.
Michael D. Eisner Center for Performing Arts

Open House introduces Eisner Center to community

The Licking County community is welcomed to Denison’s Eisner Center during an open house and self-guided tour.
via Newark Advocate
Ann Townsend

Poet and Prof. Ann Townsend’s Recent Volume “Dear Delinquent”

An NYTimes reviewer notes “the elegant language and turbulent feeling” of Prof. Ann Townsend’s recent volume of poetry, “Dear Delinquent.”
via New York Times
Ching-chu Hu and Leonard Bernstein

A Moment With Bernstein Himself

Professor of Music Ching-chu Hu recalls conductor Leonard Bernstein.
Sara Abou Rashed '21

An Exceptional Experience Yields an Outstanding Performance

Mentoring by faculty & professionals Columbus gave Sara Abou Rashed ’21 the confidence to create a one-woman show about her experience as an immigrant.
Rachel Azbell '19 with the Columbus Jazz Orchestra

Denison students, faculty perform in Columbus’ Harlem Renaissance

The Gospel Choir and Denison jazz artists celebrated the history and influences of the Harlem Renaissance.
Students in conversation

Reynolds Workshop for Young Writers Celebrates 25 Years

For 25 years the Jonathan Reynolds Workshop has shown young writers how to find their voice & develop the expertise to become exceptional writers.
Meg Odell '19 and Sam Fujikawa '22 in a Singers Theatre Workshop performance

Making Magic Through Musical Theatre

Sam Fujikawa ’22 and Meg Odell ’19 gain experience and technique as they perform for competitions and in productions.
Alex Lopez

Documenting Lives in Rwanda

Alex Lopez ‘19 has been filming in Rwanda over the past two summers, telling the story of a young man with HIV.
Dancers in front of exhibition

Art and Space Connect and Encourage Empathy

Resident artists Christian and Anne Manns pay tribute to local history through exhibition “Monumental!”
Museum studies class

Beyond the Museum: Exhibiting Culture Today

An Interdisciplinary Museum Studies Class
Elaine Sheldon

Emmy-winning Filmmaker Looks for Hope in the Addiction Crisis

The day after winning an Emmy, documentary filmmaker Elaine Sheldon visited Denison and Newark
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Savannah Delgross ‘19
Sara Abou Rashed '21 during rehersal

Arts Preview on Sara Abou Rashed ‘21

The Columbus community previewed “A Map of Myself,” a one-woman performance by Sara Abou Rashed ‘21, about her short-yet-complex personal history.
via Columbus Alive
Winslow Homer, The Boston Common

The American Dream

A student response to “Defining Childhood: Growing up in the US (1860-1940).”
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Sophia Raak ‘20
Pablo Ziegler

Vail Series Announces 2018-19 Season

The Vail Series opens with a U.S. premiere — Pablo Ziegler — and adds a night of jazz, a tribute to Leonard Bernstein, and a farewell to ETHEL.
via Newark Advocate
Hyekyung Lee

Music Faculty Awarded Prestigious Commission

HyeKyung Lee, associate professor of music, has been awarded a prestigious orchestral commission for the Eastern Music Festival.
Professor of Music Ching-chu Hu

American Prize in Composition Awarded to Professor

The American Prize in Composition for instrumental chamber music, professional division, has been awarded to Professor of Music Ching-chu Hu.
Sahil Vasudeva '08

Sahil Vasudeva ‘08 Reimagines Classical Music

Former economics major Sahil Vasudeva ‘08 stretches the boundaries of classical music with an “Un-Recital” at the Royal Opera House in India.
via The Hindu
installation view from Stack for Carrington's Hyena

Associate Professor Sheilah ReStack Receives $43,800 Grant

Associate Professor Sheilah ReStack receives a $43,800 grant from the Canada Council for the Arts, for ‘Future From Inside.’
John Davidson '63

John Davidson ‘63 Looks Back over His Career in New Role of ‘Hook’

Actor/Singer John Davidson ‘63 looks back over his long career in entertainment during his run as “Hook” in “Finding Neverland.”
via Tulsa World
Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Vail Series Hosts Recent-Grammy Winner Ladysmith Black Mambazo

Just two weeks after winning their 5th Grammy, the electrifying Ladysmith Black Mambazo takes to the Swasey stage.
via Newark Advocate
Susan Booth '85

Susan Booth ‘85 Awarded $250,000 Women’s Leadership Grant

Alliance Theatre and Artistic Director Susan Booth ‘85 were awarded $250K Women’s Leadership Grant, part of BOLD Theater Women’s Leadership Circle.
via Arts Atlanta
Burton Hall of Music

Students Accepted to Prestigious Music Ensemble

Denison students Rachel Azbell ’19 and Anthony Bruno ’20 accepted into the 2018 Jazz Education Connection of Ohio Intercollegiate Jazz Ensemble.