Arts & Design

Lynn nottage

UNI Department of Theatre hosts renowned playwright

The University of Northern Iowa's theater department will host the Pulitzer Prize-winning playwright Lynn Nottage as part of the College of Humanities’ Arts and Sciences Hearst Lecture Series. Ms. Nottage will deliver a free, public fireside chat at the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center at 7 p.m. on March 8, 2022. Nottage has won two Pulitzer Prizes for Drama for her plays “Ruined” and “Sweat.” Her plays have been produced widely in the United States and throughout the world.
Promo poster for Blood at the Root

TheatreUNI announces upcoming production of “Blood at the Root”

TheatreUNI will present Dominique Morisseau’s “Blood at the Root,” directed by the UNI Department of Theatre’s first Visiting Artist-in-Residence, Margaret Kemp, starting March 2. Choreography will be provided by Destiny (Tru) Cyrus and original composition will be provided by LYRIKALTMG. Certain performances will be followed by an audience response discussion. Those dates are March 3, March 5, and March 9.
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Best degrees for creative people

If you’re a high school student with college on the brain who is deeply passionate about creating, you may worry that the college majors you’re most excited about won’t set you up for an in-demand, high-paying career. But pursuing an artistic field doesn’t mean you’ll end up living like a starving artist. It all starts with getting the right degree! Here are some of the best degrees for creative people that will open up job opportunities that fuel your imagination and fill your checking account.
Promo poster for Dido & Aeneas

UNI School of Music to present Opera: Dido & Aeneas

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa – The University of Northern Iowa School of Music will present  winter opera performances of Henry Purcell’s “Dido and Aeneas” on Saturday, January 29 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, January 30 at 7:30 p.m. in the Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center.
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UNI Gallery of Art to present Department of Art Faculty Exhibition

CEDAR FALLS, Iowa -- The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art, in association with the UNI Department of Art, will present the 2022 Department of Art Faculty Exhibition from Thursday, Jan. 20 through Friday, Feb. 25. The opening reception begins at 5 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 26, in the Kamerick Art Building (KAB) south lobby. 
Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center

Spring 2022 Artist Series On Sale Now at the Gallagher Bluedorn

The future is fun at the Gallagher Bluedorn, and their spring season is on sale to the public now!  The season features iconic solo acts like comedian Jay Leno and vocal superstar Renee Fleming, tribute bands to The Beatles and Fleetwood Mac, and a capella superstar Voctave and the percussive rhythms of the Blue Man Group. With nostalgic favorites, fun for the family, larger-than-life personalities, and electrifying ensembles, there’s something fun for everyone to enjoy.
Gretta Berghammer works with a child to place hands together

Featuring our Faculty: Gretta Berghammer

For more than 35 years, Gretta Berghammer has been a key figure in the UNI Department of Theatre, and a champion for inclusive, accessible theatre. After a seven year stint as department head in the ‘90s, Gretta took an active role in leading the department's theatre and drama for youth initiative, where she continues her involvement to this day.
Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Blades of Khorne painted miniatures

Calling All Nerds

Our very own 4th-floor Facilities Management Custodian is putting his hobbies on display here at Rod Library! Nathan Moore is not only a hard-working employee but a talented artist. Inspiration for this first installment of his collection came from Warhammer Age of Sigmar and Blades of Khorne. This tabletop game has grown into a large fandom. Moore was inspired to create these miniatures after learning various painting techniques with metallic colors. He spent over 106 hours painting the centerpiece, and…