Arts Next: Fall 2021

Dean Ramon Rivera-Servera in front of the tower

Features

Dean Ramon Rivera-Servera in front of the tower

Gone (Back) to Texas

UT alumnus Ramón H. Rivera-Servera draws on deep experiences expanding disciplines and connecting communities as he leads the UT College of Fine Arts
by Alicia Dietrich

Dean Ramón Rivera-Servera, standing, meets wth collaborators in Puerto Rico for the Puerto Rican Arts Initiative. Photo courtesy of Rivera-Servera

UT College of Fine Arts added as new partner in Puerto Rican Arts Initiative

by Alicia Dietrich

Students performing Broomsticks by Mason Bynes for Austin Classical Guitar’s 30th season finale.

Changing the Canon
A collaboration with Black composers creates new classical guitar works for young musicians
by Cami Yates

Guests gather in new Kendra Scott Center, which will serve as the physical home of the Kendra Scott Women's Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute on the first floor of the Doty Fine Arts Building. Photo by Sarah Wong

Building Space for Community
New Kendra Scott Center in Doty Fine Arts Building supports student collaborations and Kendra Scott Women’s Entrepreneurial Leadership Institute programming
by Alicia Dietrich

News

Arts and Entertainment Technologies Chair Michael Baker

Michael Baker named chair of Department of Arts and Entertainment Technologies

Cliff Croomes in the stadium

UT alumnus Cliff Croomes named next director of Longhorn Band

Simone Leigh (b. 1967). Sentinel IV, 2020. Bronze. 128 x 25 x 15 inches. Photo by Paul Bardagjy

Landmarks unveils sculpture by Simone Leigh at Anna Hiss

Screenshot of Cher giving a video message to Class of 2021 graduates in the UT College of Fine Arts

Cher delivers surprise message for Class of 2021 in College of Fine Arts

Interior of the inside seating of Bass Concert Hall

While stages are dark, Bass Concert Hall tackles $3 million renovation

Composite photo of headshots of faculty members who received 2021 TONIC Award

8 faculty members receive awards for innovative teaching during pandemic

Dean Dempster and student touching elbows on stage

SNAPSHOT

An unusual commencement celebration for spring 2021

BACK COVER

Art History students train in original research and examine ‘mystery objects’ from Leo Steinberg print collection