Arts & Design Stories & News

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.

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 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.

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

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 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 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.” 

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). 

UNI Department of Art students present BFA group exhibition

The University of Northern Iowa Gallery of Art will present the spring 2023 Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA) group exhibition from April 24 through May 5.

New Cedar Valley camp provides students exciting opportunity to peek behind the curtain of theater tech

The Gallagher Bluedorn and UNI Department of Theatre are offering a first-of-its-kind, week-long opportunity for middle and high school students in the Cedar Valley who have an interest in technical theater. The Science and Engineering in Technical Theater (SETT) Camp will introduce youth to technical theater through lighting, audio engineering, set construction, costuming and more - all while amplifying STEM concepts.