Arts & Design Stories & News

Students playing a dance game on colored lines on the carpet

“Arts Ignite” for Waterloo students with Gallagher Bluedorn partnership

K-12 students in the Waterloo Community School District experienced the arts with the professionals for two weeks as part of Arts Ignite.
Jazz Band One standing in front of a statue of Nelson Mandela

UNI jazz band experiences life on the road in South Africa

Jazz Band One's recent adventure in South Africa included sightseeing, learning about the culture, and, of course, playing lots of jazz.
Eight individuals break ground on GBPAC renovation and expansion with shovels

Gallagher Bluedorn breaks ground on renovation and expansion project

Thursday afternoon, Friends of the Gallagher Bluedorn and donors to its renovation project gathered outside the facility to celebrate a groundbreaking.
Bethany Van Dusseldorp in front of her research

Taking a closer look

UNI biology student Bethany Van Dusseldorp tackled a unique research project that meets at the intersection of art and science.
UNI summer 2023 music workshops! Enhance your teaching skills and earn credit by participating in our workshops: audio engineering for educators, RockShop I Modern Band, RockShop II Reunion Tour

UNI to offer summer workshops for music teachers

The University of Northern Iowa is now accepting enrollments for three music education workshops scheduled over this summer.
Mandy Harvey with a ukulele

UNI Spectrum Project to host second annual Spectrum JamFest

The University of Northern Iowa School of Music’s Spectrum Project will hold its second annual Spectrum JamFest.
Fashion career takes alumna from small town to big city

Fashion career takes alumna from small town to big city

Growing up in the small town of Muscatine, Iowa, with a passion for fashion, Cassie Hendrix, ’21, has always had her sights set on big city living.
THE BOOK OF MORMON

THE BOOK OF MORMON announces rush ticket policy

THE BOOK OF MORMON is pleased to announce a rush ticket policy in Cedar Falls, IA playing at Gallagher Bluedorn Performing Arts Center April 21-23, 2023.
The Book of Mormon

The Gallagher Bluedorn announces accessible performance of “THE BOOK OF MORMON”

The Gallagher Bluedorn is excited to announce the addition of audio description service and American Sign Language interpretation for an upcoming performance of “THE BOOK OF MORMON.” 
Danny Galyen conducting

UNI School of Music faculty elected to American Bandmasters Association

University of Northern Iowa School of Music faculty artist Danny Galyen has been elected to the prestigious American Bandmasters Association (ABA).