Guest artists and scholars join Bienen faculty, students and ensembles
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Arts
Northwestern artists present world-class exhibitions and performances
Helping us better see the world by illuminating a rich diversity of experiences and perspectives in dance, film, music, theater and fine arts.
Featured
Three opera stars headline Bienen School of Music spring series
March 14, 2023
Events feature pathbreaking bass-baritone Davóne Tines, along with Matthew Polenzani and Susan Graham
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Spotlight
What’s new in the performing arts?
As 2023 begins, Northwestern faculty assess their artistic fields and the impacts of COVID-19, social justice and technology
January 26, 2023
The Latest
Bienen School hosts fifth biennial new music conference April 21-23
March 21, 2023
For theatre students, painting a purple road from Evanston to Broadway
March 15, 2023
Three opera stars headline Bienen School of Music spring series
March 14, 2023
The art in bringing humanity to science
February 22, 2023
Nemmers Prize
February 21, 2023
Waa-Mu Show sets a romantic comedy in the City of Lights
February 14, 2023
New visiting artist program at Northwestern to highlight underrepresented theatre works
February 13, 2023
Contemporary dance showcase returns with world premiere
February 6, 2023
Illuminating the Black experience through dance and technology
February 3, 2023
Upcoming Events
Mar
30
2023
The Heart’s Knowledge: Science and Empathy in the Art of Dario Robleto
12:00 PM Evanston
What do we owe to the memories of one another's hearts?
For American artist Dario Robleto (b. 1972), artists and scientists share…
Mar
30
2023
The Living Image of Sound: Notes on Jazz and Protest at Northwestern
12:00 PM Evanston
The Living Image of Sound: Notes on Jazz and Protest at Northwestern is a concise exhibition exploring the intersections of visual…
Mar
30
2023
Davóne Tines Lecture Presentation/Q&A
7:30 PM Evanston
Davóne Tines’s Recital No. 1: Mass melds opera, art song, contemporary classical music, spirituals, gospel, and protest…
Venues
There's a lot to see and do in Evanston and Chicago.
Chicago:
There’s a lot happening on and around the Chicago campus. Wondering where to park, find an arts venue or even take a stroll between the lakefront and Michigan Avenue? Use the map to find landmarks or hidden gems when you’re here.
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Evanston:
There’s a lot to see and do when you visit the Evanston campus. Wondering where to park, take a stroll or find an arts venue? Use the map to find a building, landmark or hidden gem when you’re here.
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