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The newly reestablished College of Fine Arts is named in honor of alumnus Chadwick A. Boseman, whose remarkable career as an actor, director, writer, and producer inspired millions around the world.
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Nov 27 - 29 - Sonnets and Soul Auditions
Nov 16, 2023
Sonnets and Soul is a new musical at the electrifying intersection of African American music genres and the sonnets of William Shakespeare written and composed by Professor Michael McElroy. Students should prepare one 32-bar cut of a song from the African American musical diaspora: Gospel, R&B, Blues, Pop, or Funk. The song should be no longer 90 seconds. In addition, prepare a short poem from an African American writer no longer than 45 seconds. Please bring your headshot and resume. Please wear clothing you can move in: dance attire, sweatpants and t-shirts, tennis shoes are also acceptable. Be prepared to dance. Callbacks are Thursday November 30, 2023 and Friday December 1, 2023.
Sign Up TodayNov 16 - Dec 8 - Notes to Self, Student Art Exhibition
Nov 16, 2023
Notes to Self opens this Thursday, Nov. 16th, 6:00 - 9:00 pm at Stable Arts DC, 336 Randolph PL NE. The art exhibition is curated by Howard MFA students Miguel Davis Jr. and Kiara Mangum, as part of the Exhibition Practices course and features artworks from graduate and undergraduate Howard students. Notes to Self serves as a reflective sanctuary, a space where the complexities of individuality unfold through the pages of personal narratives and introspective artworks. The artists featured in this exhibition delve into the layers of identity with reflections on the past.
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Chadwick A. Boseman
Award-winning actor and producer, Class of 2000, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Jessye Norman
Opera Singer & Humanitarian, Class of 1967, Bachelor of Music
Alma Thomas
Artist, first graduate of the Department of Art, Class of 1924, Bachelor of Science
David Driskell
Artist, professor, curator, Class of 1955, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Taraji P. Henson
Actress, Producer, Mental Health Advocate, Class of 1995, Bachelor of Fine Arts
Roberta Flack
GRAMMY award-winning musician, Class of 1958, Bachelors in Music Education