December 7

John Guerin, Faculty Emeritus, University of Texas at Austin Department of Art and Art History (August 29, 1920 - December 6, 2006)

December 7

M.F.A. in DTY students published in Theatre for Young Audiences Today journal
"Balancing Seasons" article written by eight DTY graduate students

November 28

UT Connections Youth Theatre Performance Dec. 3
Showcasing Voices of Student Artists

November 21

Artist, Activist Sundiata Hosts Public Conversation "On Aesthetics, Politics, and Hope," Nov. 29
Sekou Sundiata will host a public conversation with performance artist Helga Davis and University of Texas at Austin theatre scholar Jill Dolan on the topic of art and social change. This event is free and open to the public.

November 17

Poet, Performance Artist Sekou Sundiata Leads Community Poetry Circle
This event is free and open to the public.

November 2

Adrian Piper Lecture November 9th at The University of Texas at Austin
World-renowned, first-generation conceptual artist Adrian Piper will talk about her project, "The Color Wheel Series"

November 10

The Young Eight String Octet to Perform at George Washington Carver Museum
The octet will present a special concert November 19 at 6 p.m.

November 21

Professor Charlotte Canning wins Barnard Hewitt Award for Excellence in Theatre History
2006 best book in "theatre history and cognate disciplines"

November 8

Professor Lynn Miller's Book Talk and Signing
New Novel "Death of a Department Chair"

November 15

University Co-op presents Cohen New Works Festival 2007 Roster Announced!
27 projects made it into the 2007 festival

October 26

The Creative Research Laboratory (CRL) at The University of Texas at Austin presents "Intersections"
A group art exhibit focusing on mentoring, the junction between art students and faculty at The University of Texas at Austin

October 19

Blanton's Pérez-Barreiro to Be Chief Curator at Mercosul Biennial
Gabriel Pérez-Barreiro, Curator of Latin American Art at the Blanton Museum at the University of Texas at Austin, will be chief curator of the Sixth Mercosul Biennial in Porto Alegre, Brazil.

October 11

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Art and Art History Creative Research Lab Fall Exhibition Schedule.
Works by students and alumni on exhibition

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Art and Art History Creative Research Laboratory Announces New Director
Jade Walker named director of the Creative Research Laboratory.

October 10

Theatre and Dance Department offers free, fun workshops for families
Workshops held Saturday, Nov. 18 and Sunday, Nov. 19

October 26

Alumna Carson Kreitzer Begins New Dramatists Playwright Residency
Kreitzer accepted into New Dramatists Class of 2013

New Stages Opening in North Texas
UT Drama Alum Heads Theater Development Program

October 27

Oscar G. Brockett to accept special B. Iden Payne award
Annual Austin Circle of Theaters B. Iden Payne Awards

October 23

Sculpture as Witness - Stephen Daly
Professor featured in Sculpture Magazine, October 2006

October 20

Yacov Sharir nominated for Piper Professor Award
Recognized for outstanding teaching

October 18

Departmental Admissions Information Sessions for Prospective Students - Nov. 13 and 17
Meet academic advisors, get a tour of our facilities and learn all about the process of applying for admission

September 20

UT Dance Repertory Theatre Invited to Perform at 20th World Congress on Dance
Event will be held in Athens, Greece

September 26

Creative Research Laboratory (CRL) presents All Together Now
Recent Work by Alumni in the Department of Art and Art History

September 11

UT M.F.A. Actor receives National Hispanic Foundation for the Arts scholarship
Yesenia Garcia, M.F.A. in Acting

September 1

UT grad student Peter Malof wins film award
"Derek's Appeal" stirs jury

August 1

Blanton Museum of Art Commemorates 400th Anniversary of Rembrandt's Birth With Etching Exhibition
Nearly two dozen Rembrandt etchings from the Blanton's collection of prints and drawings on view

July 28

Blanton Museum of Art to Present First Major U.S. Exhibition of Genoese Master Luca Cambiaso
Over 60 paintings and 80 drawings from 40 museums in U.S. and Europe have been brought together by the Blanton in partnership with Genoa's Palazzo Ducale

Final Performances of American Ballet Theatre's Summer Intensive at the University of Texas
Final performances are scheduled for Friday, August 4 at 11 a.m. and 3 p.m. at the B. Iden Payne Theatre

July 10

Professor Robert Schmidt Appointed Interim Chair of Theatre and Dance
Interim Appointment scheduled for two years while search for Chair continues.

Professor Holly Williams Appointed Senior Associate Chair of Theatre and Dance
Appointment effective August 1st.

June 2

Attend "Alumni College: Classes Without Quizzes," June 21-23
School of Music faculty member, Bob Duke to lecture and Interim Dean Doug Dempster to speak at multi-day program.

June 1

Theatre and Dance Graduate Greg Romero's play to be performed as part of the 2006 Festival of New Work in Dallas, TX
"The Most Beautiful Lullaby You've Ever Heard" selected as one of seven plays to be performed.

June 20

Theatre and Dance Directing Graduate Accepted into Prestigious Drama League Program
Jaime Castaneda selected as one of four accepted into Fall Directing Program

June 1

Dance Repertory Theatre return to Tanzsommer Austria 2006!
Four new dances to be premiered at the festival.

May 23

College of Fine Arts Friends, Faculty, and Staff Noted in Austin American Statesman XLENT Fortunate 500
University of Texas Fine Arts Family Members Recognized in Local Entertainment Weekly

May 10

College of Fine Arts Appoints Douglas Dempster Interim Dean
Douglas Dempster, senior associate dean of the College of Fine Arts since 2001, has been appointed interim dean of the college, effective September 1.

May 9

University of Texas Chamber Singers to Tour Brazil
The University of Texas Chamber Singers will perform in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro May 21 - June 1

May 15

College of Fine Arts Honors Dr. Francis Hodge with E. William Doty Award
The College of Fine Arts will present Dr. Francis Hodge with its highest honor, the E. William Doty Award, at the College’s commencement May 19, 2006 at 3:00pm in Bass Concert Hall.

May 22

On Ancient Walls, a New Maya Epoch
New York Times article featuring Dr. Julia Guernsey, Assistant Professor of Pre-Columbian Mesoamerican Art, Department of Art and Art History, College of Fine Arts

May 5

Daniel Alexander Jones receives Alpert Award Fellowship
The Alpert Award provides five $50,000 fellowships each year to artists in dance, film/video, music, theater, and visual arts.

Jill Dolan appointed to the Academy of Distinguished Teachers of The University of Texas at Austin
Dolan is the third member of the Department of Theatre and Dance faculty to be so honored

April 25

Audition Announcement
The UT Department of Theatre and Dance announces auditions for the new play Katrina: The Girl Who Wanted Her Name Back By Jason Tremblay Directed by Jonathon Morgan.

Theatre and Dance undergraduates receive scholarships.
Mary Katherine Vigness and Patrick McKelvey awarded the 2006-07 Unrestricted Endowed Presidential Scholarship.

April 5

Workspace: Daniel Joglar April 30-July 9, 2006
The Workspace series will be inaugurated with a new installation by Daniel Joglar, one of the leading young artists working in Argentina today.

April 4

Theatre and Dance student Jaclyn Pryor wins Creative Programming Award for her project "Bread"
Theatre History and Criticism Ph.D. student Jaclyn Pryor is one of two recipients of a Creative Programming Award for her project "Bread" in First Night Austin 2006

April 11

Mandatory Academic Advising for Summer and Fall 2006 -- April 12 - 21

March 23

English Scholar Guy Brett will be lecturing Thursday March 23 in Art 1.120
Brett will be on campus through Friday March 24.

Dance Repertory Theatre student dance company selected to perform at the Kennedy Center in May
May 16-18, John F. Kennedy Center for the Performing Arts, Washington, DC.

March 6

Hang Out with the Arts
The Fine Arts Library isn't only for students. Come see what the buzz is all about, and meet some great people in the process.

2006 Alumni College hosted by Texas Exes, June 21 - 23, 2006
School of Music professor, Robert (Bob) A. Duke will present on Friday, June 23 at Alumni College, a showcase for UT's top professors.

March 2

Blanton Museum of Art Names Second Building In Museum Complex for Edgar A. Smith
The Blanton Museum of Art will name the second structure in its two-building complex for Edgar A. Smith, a Houston businessman and alumnus who donated $4.5 million.

February 10

Fine Arts Library main level renovated
New learning spaces, multimedia technologies added

February 1

Class of 1956 Reunion, April 27-28, 2006
The reunion of the Class of 1956 will take place in Austin, April 27-28. Please contact the Texas Exes at (512)471-3822, (800)594-3938 or campbell@alumni.utexas.edu if you need further information.

February 2

Theatre and Dance Professor to participate in XYX eXperience.
Dr. Deborah A. Paredez will participate as guest artist in program hosted by UT Gender and Sexuality Center

Theatre and Dance Professor Jill Dolan releases new book, "Utopia in Performance: Finding Hope at the Theatre".
Release party to be held at BookWoman on Thursday, Feb. 16th, 7-8 PM.

January 12

Blanton Museum Receives $1 Million Pledge From the MFI Foundation
Funds will go toward the eLounge Resource Center

January 10

UT Austin President Larry R. Faulkner touts Blanton as best accomplishment
Faulkner interviewed on KLRU's Texas Monthly Talks

January 15

Department of Art and Art History Announces Viewpoint 2006 Schedule
Viewpoint will enter its 15th year presenting programs of Distinguished Curators, Scholars, and Critics

January 9

Michael Arthur's artwork showcased to mark anniversary of Juilliard
Arthur, a UT Theatre and Dance alumnus, exhibited at Lord and Taylor's in New York City