SmithArts
The producing and performing arts play an important role in the intellectual and cultural aspirations of the college and the education of the whole person. At Smith, the arts have a long history of helping students generate a sense of belonging, encouraging them to think creatively, encouraging diverse perspectives, developing new habits of the mind, and offering new modes of discovering one’s voice. SmithArts aims to make visible all the opportunities to engage and strengthen the presence of art and artists on campus, allowing students to discover new avenues for advancing their creativity in ways that will enrich their future, no matter what field they pursue.
What’s Happening
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Amplifying Art
The Smith Office for the Arts partnered with the Wurtele Center for Leadership and Neilson Library to sponsor the 2023–24 Amplify Public Art Competition. Students created public art responses to the exhibit “Radical Visions: The Art of Protest Posters” that was featured in the fall, activating the public space of Neilson’s ground floor with dynamic installations representing a variety of social, political, and cultural issues. The winning Amplify Public Art submissions are now on display at Neilson Library through May 2024.
Ushering in a New Era
What better way to greet an incoming president than with performances, exhibitions, film screenings, and more? Smith Office for the Arts was proud and delighted to be a part of the inauguration of Sarah Willie-LeBreton in such a big way. Showcasing all that Smith and its students have to offer, the weekend was filled with amazing artistic works across campus.
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When you join our SmithArts mailing list, you will receive weekly emails with information on art, dance, music, theatre and film/media events at Smith during the academic year. Sign up for our new SOFANotes email to learn about current exhibits, visiting artists & poets, academic opportunities and more.