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It is my pleasure to welcome you to the 2023-2024 season of the Lively Arts. As you will see in this brochure, this will be a season of exciting events and one thatcelebrates and brings to Indiana cultures from around the world. We are excited for theopportunity to share this season with you, and we hope to welcome you to our variousperformance, gallery, and museum spaces across the campus. We are particularly pleasedalso to celebrate and welcome you to the many performances and exhibitions of ourfaculty and students, along with prominent guest artists.As we prepare for next year’s celebration of the 150th anniversary of the founding of IUP, we look forward in the near future to sharing news of the many celebrations to come. It promises to be a year of exciting events and activities for the entire community. Please join us for this exciting season of arts and culture. We look forward to seeing you soon!Curt Scheib, DeanCollege of Arts and Humanities A Message from our DeanCOLLEGE ofARTS&HUMANITIES
IUPIUPCellobrationCellobrationFestivalFestival20232023Create Breaks: Fall 2023 October 6, November 3,December 111:15 AM Waller Mainstage FreeSix in an Open FieldExhibitionThrough - October 20University MuseumFreeZhongbei Wu, Performance Award-winning GuzhengArtistThursday, October 12, 7:00 PMGorell Recital HallFree“East Meets West: Guzheng inAmerica”Presentation & Hands-onWorkshopFriday, October 13, 11:20 AMJane Leonard Hall, Room 113FreeJeff Jones, "Abstracts"ExhibitionOctober 23 - November 24Kipp GalleryFreeHK Miller & Mark Altrogge,“Then and Now: AlumniExhibition”October 23 - November 24Annex GalleryFreeWaller HauntsWaller HauntsUNIVERSITYMUSEUMExhibitUNIVERSITYMUSEUMExhibitWaller HauntsOctober 26-28, 7:30 PM Waller HallTickets: $15/$12/$10SEASONat aGLANCEOCTOBEROCTOBERNOVEMBERPieces from the CollectionExhibitionNovember 4 - December 9Opening Reception: November 4, 6-8 PMUniversity MuseumFreeKeystone Winds ConcertNovember 52:00 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $11/$9/$7IUP Cellobration 2023November 115:00 PMRoom 121, Cogswell HallFreeThe Pirates of PenzanceNovember 15-167:30 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $18/$15/$12
For nowGeoffrey Burleson,Guest Piano RecitalMonday, April 8, 20247:30 PMGorell Recital HallFreeNew Works FestivalApril 18-20, 7:30 PMApril 21, 2:00 PMWaller MainstageTickets: $15/$12/$10The Acorn Project Pop UpPerformancesDates & Times TBAWaller MainstageTickets: $8/$7/$5The University Museum GoesDowntown ExhibitionApril 26 - May 18Artists Hand GalleryFreeJANUARYFEBRUARYFaculty TriennialExhibitionJanuary 27 - March 8Opening Reception:January 27, 6 - 8 PMUniversity MuseumFreeLogan Dandridge “MediaConvergence in Film”ExhibitionJanuary 29 - February 23Kipp GalleryFreeUNIVERSITYMUSEUMExhibitUNIVERSITYMUSEUMExhibitLoring Taoka, "Repetitionsin Abstraction" ExhibitionMarch 11 - April 12Kipp GalleryFreeNew WorksFestivalMARCHAPRILCreate Breaks: Spring 2024February 2, March 1,April 5, May 311:15 AMWaller MainstageFree**CANCELED**February 277:30 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $20/$15/$10Top Secret - For Now!February 28 - March 2,7:30 PMMarch 3, 2:00 PMWaller MainstageTickets: $15/$12/$10Sing to Love,Featuring ConductorMaestro Michael BorowitzSaturday, February 17, 20248:00 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $11/$9/$7Choral Collage Concert withDr. Janet Galván:March 23Time, TBAGorell Recital HallTickets: $10/$8/$6MARCHJohn Ritter RetrospectiveMarch 30 - May 3Opening Reception:March 30, 6 -8 PMUniversity MuseumFreeNrityagram + ChitrasenaTuesday, March 267:30 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $20/$15/$10
OVATIONSSERIES**CANCELED**The Peking Acrobats®Tuesday, February 27, 7:30 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $20/$15/$10 **CANCELED**For the last thirty two years, The PekingAcrobats® have redefined audienceperceptions of Chinese acrobatics. Theyperform daring maneuvers atop aprecarious pagoda of chairs and displaytheir technical prowess at such arts astrick-cycling, precision tumbling,juggling, somersaulting, and gymnastics.They push the limits of human ability,defying gravity with amazing displays ofcontortion, flexibility, and control.Bring the whole family to enjoy this funevent!Nrityagram + ChitrasenaTuesday, March 26, 7:30 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $20/$15/$10The Nrityagram Dance Ensemble incollaboration with the Chitrasena DanceCompany presents Āhuti, a thrillingcombination of classical Odissi dancefrom India and traditional Kandyandance from Sri Lanka. Meaning“offering,” Āhuti bridges the gapbetween distinct dance traditions ofthese South Asian cultures, in thesecond cross-cultural collaborationbetween these two acclaimedcompanies.
Zhongbei Wu, Performance Award-winning Guzheng ArtistThursday, October 12, 7:00 PMGorell Recital HallFreeProfessor Zhongbei (Daisy) Wu is a renowned musician of playing Guzheng (a traditionalChinese instrument), and has performed in various countries and remarkable venuesincluding Carnegie Hall, Lincoln Center, United Nations Headquarters, China NationalTelevision, and many more.Currently, she is a clinical professor of music at Alfred University, where she has beenteaching Chinese music and the Guzheng courses since 2010, and is also director of itsChinese language and culture program. Prior to coming to the U.S., she was an associateprofessor of music and director of the Chinese orchestra in Hunan University ofTechnology and Business, China.ARTS & HUMANITIESSERIES“East Meets West: Guzheng in America”Presentation & Hands-on WorkshopFriday, October 13, 11:20 AMJane Leonard Hall, Room 113FreeFor more information, contact Dr. Shijuan Liu (sliu@iup.edu), Department of Foreign Languages.
SIMSFELLOWS SERIESChoral Collage Concert withDr. Janet Galván March 23, 2024Time, TBAGorell Recital HallTickets: $10/$8/$6This year's Choral Collage concert featuresmusic from the IUP Choirs and features Simsartist, Dr. Janet Galván conducting as well asIUP professor Dr. Craig Denison. Please joinus for an evening of beautiful choral music!IUPIUPCellobrationCellobrationFestivalFestival20232023IUP Cellobration 2023Saturday, November 11, 20235:00 PMRoom 121, Cogswell HallFreeThe IUP Cellobation Day is a daylong festivalcelebrating cello playing. The day will includecello ensemble rehearsals and sessions oncello playing. The festival will feature Simsartist cellist Carina Voly and IUP professor Dr.Linda Jennings.
Geoffrey Burleson,Guest Piano RecitalMonday, April 8, 20247:30 PMGorell Recital HallFreeProfessor of Piano at HunterCollege/CUNY Dr. Geoffrey Burleson willpresent a solo piano recital.SIMSFELLOWS SERIESSing to Love,Featuring ConductorMaestro Michael BorowitzSaturday, February 17, 20248:00 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $11/$9/$7Maestro Michael Borowitz, currently theMusic Director and Associate Professorof LSU Opera as well as the MusicDirector and Artistic Director for OperaLouisianne and former AssistantConductor at the Metropolitan Opera,conducts IUP faculty, guests, and alumniin a Valentine's weekend salute to love!
Keystone Winds Reunion ConcertNovember 52:00 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $11/$9/$7The Keystone Winds return with Dr. JackStamp and Dr. Tim Paul as conductors.IUP alumni musicians reunite tocelebrate music making at the highestlevel and the musical friendships thatlast a lifetime. This is an event you don'twant to miss. SOUNDCHOICES SERIESThe Pirates of PenzanceNovember 15-167:30 PMFisher AuditoriumTickets: $18/$15/$12IUP Music Theater, Theater-by-the-Grove, IUP Dance Theatre, IUPSymphony Orchestra, and IUP Choralepresent the exuberant musical theatermasterpiece "The Pirates of Penzance"by Gilbert & Sullivan.PiratesPiratesthethePenzancePenzanceofofGilbert & Sullivan'sGilbert & Sullivan's
Create BreaksFall 2023: October 6, November 3, December 1 Spring 2024: February 2, March 1, April 5, May 3 11:15 AM Waller Mainstage FreeJoin us during the common hour on thefirst Friday of the month during theacademic year for workshops designedto give you a break from your studiesand engage your creativity. (There will beno Create Break in January).Waller HauntsWaller HauntsWaller HauntsOctober 26-28, 7:30 PM Waller HallTickets: $15/$12/$10Welcome to Waller Haunts—animmersive Halloween experience. Join usas we explore Waller Hall’s hauntedhistory, moving through the buildingwith the help of our ghoulish guides. Willyou be able to tell fact from fiction bythe end of your tour? This immersive experience requires theaudience to move room to room in smallgroups at specific intervals. Thesespooky tours depart every 30 minutesfrom 7:30 - 9:30 PM.THEATER-BY-THE- GROVE SERIES
For nowTop Secret - For Now!February 28 - March 2, 7:30 PMMarch 3, 2:00 PM Waller Mainstage Tickets: $15/$12/$10 While we can’t reveal the name of thisshow yet, expect it to be a thrillingescapade full of laughter, romance,mayhem—and tons of theatricalingenuity.The Acorn Project Pop UpPerformances Dates & Times TBAWaller Mainstage Tickets: $8/$7/$5 Throughout the year, The Acorn Projectproduces pop-up performances—forstudents, by students. Find Theater-By-The-Grove on Crimson Connect to stayup to date with opportunities to playwith us.New Works FestivalApril 18-20, 7:30 PMApril 21, 2:00 PM Waller Mainstage Tickets: $15/$12/$10 Theater-By-The-Grove’s New WorksFestival is back! Featuring new stories,new voices, and fresh ideas from ourstudents, faculty, staff, and alumni.THEATER-BY-THE- GROVE SERIESNew WorksFestival
Six in an Open FieldSeptember 9 - October 20Opening Reception September 9, 6-8 PMUniversity MuseumFreeSix in an Open Field showcases the workof several Pittsburgh-based artistsbrought together through ongoingdialogue, critiques, studio visits, andmore. Beginning in the summer of 2022,the group has met bi-monthly to discussthe trials and tribulations of sustaining astudio practice. Set against a rotatingbackdrop of basement studios, livingrooms, and public park pavilions, theartists in this show affectionately referto their collective activities as Art Club. UNIVERSITYMUSEUMPieces from the CollectionNovember 4 - December 9Opening Reception November 4, 6-8 PMUniversity MuseumFree This November explore the walls of ourMuseum to see the Work ProgressAdministration’s Federal Art Project(WPA/FAP) pulled from the Museum‘spermanent collection. The University MuseumSutton Hall, Room 1111011 South Dr.Indiana, PA 15705Phone: 724-357-2424museum-info@iup.edu
John Ritter RetrospectiveMarch 30 - May 3Opening Reception:May 30, 6 - 8 PMUniversity MuseumFreeJohn Ritter is an American Post Popartist whose vibrant depictions ofcelebrities and popular culture haveconsistently defined the pages of TheNew Yorker, Time, GQ, the New YorkTimes and Harper‘s.Ritter began his career in northernCalifornia in the early-1990’s, wherehis unique style and deployment ofcolor landed him a slot on the designteam that created and marketedAdobe Photoshop. Since then, Ritterhas seen his uncompromisinginterpretations of film, writers,musicians, and politicians work theirway into the collective Americanpsyche.Never relegating himself to a singleformat, his work is seen not only innumerous national and internationalpublications, but also in Broadwayadvertising campaigns, corporate artinstallations, product packaging, andgallery exhibitions (NYC, SanFrancisco, and Pittsburgh). His artgraces the collections of academyaward-nominated composer LaloSchifrin, financier Lenny Dykstra,producer David Lonner, Las Gegascasino mogul Darin Feinstein, as wellas collectors throughout the U.S. andEurope.Faculty TriennialJanuary 27 - March 8Opening Reception:January 27, 6 - 8 PMUniversity MuseumFreeThis every-three-years show features adiverse and exciting body of artworkby the talented IUP Art and Designprofessors.The University Museum GoesDowntownApril 26 - May 18Opening Reception, TBAArtists Hand GalleryFreeArtwork shown at the Artists HandGalleryUNIVERSITYMUSEUMThe University Museum HoursTuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 2-6:30 PMThursday: Noon-7:30 PMSaturday: Noon-4 PMClosed Sunday, Monday and Universityholidays
MILLERGALLERYPeople are PeopleOctober 4 - November 3 Miller GalleryFree The Miller Gallery will be hosting astudent exhibition of portraits executedin oil. 20 students are represented. Miller Gallery is located on the 3rd floor of Sprowls Hall.
HK Miller & Mark Altrogge, “Thenand Now: Alumni Exhibition”October 23 - November 24Annex GalleryFree Harold K. Miller was born in 1950 andgrew up in southern New Jersey. Heattended Indiana University ofPennsylvania, earning a B.A in Art in1972 and a Masters in Printmaking andEducation in 1975. After surviving 32years in the Pennsylvania public schoolsystem, Harold retired in 2006 andbegan painting full time. Harold residesin Indiana with his wife Susan and hasbeen influenced by the work of EdwardHopper, Winslow Homer, the Wyeths(N.C and Andrew), and Sidney Laurence.Mark Altrogge graduated from IUP in1972 with a degree in Art Education, andin 1979 earned his Masters Degree inPainting from IUP as well. Influenced byVincent Van Gogh and otherexpressionists, Mark uses rich colorsand rhythmic brushwork in his oilpaintings. Mark and his wife live inIndiana. They have five children, andfour grandchildren.Jeff Jones, "Abstracts"October 23 - November 24Kipp GalleryFree Jeff Jones is a painter, curator, andprofessor who lives in SouthwesternOhio. His work is represented by GalleriUrbane, Dallas, TX; Gallery IMA, Seattle,WA; Sarah Gormley Gallery, Columbus,OH: Kathryn Markel Fine Arts, New York,NY; TW Fine Art, Brisbane, Australia; and&Gallery, Edinburgh, Scotland.He received a Masters of Fine Art fromthe University of Cincinnati’s renownedCollege of Design, Art, Architecture, andPlanning and a Bachelors of Fine Artfrom the University of Tennessee atChattanooga, both in Painting andDrawing. Jeffrey is a Professor of Art atthe University of Dayton where he headsthe Painting program. In addition to making work, Jeffrey alsoactively curates exhibitions at a numberof galleries and alternative spaces,including DIVISIBLE, a project space heco-founded at the Front Street BuildingCompany in Dayton, Ohio.KIPP &ANNEX GALLERY
Logan Dandridge “MediaConvergence in Film”January 29 - February 23Kipp Gallery Free Logan Ryland Dandridge is a time-basedartist from Richmond, Virginia.Dandridge received a B.A. in mediastudies from the University of Virginia. In2018 he completed an M.F.A. from theUniversity of Oxford. Recently, Logan’swork has been supported by GirtonCollege, Ox-Bow School of Art, VirginiaMuseum of Fine Arts, Red Bull ArtsDetroit, 1708 Gallery, Anderson RanchArts Center, and the Museo UniversitarioArte Contemporáneo in Mexico. As forthe here and now, Logan is thinkingabout what Curtis Mayfield did forD’Angelo’s harmonies, Allen Iverson’scornrow braids, and the rustedChevrolet pickup truck at his late-grandfather's home.Loring Taoka, "Repetitions inAbstraction"March 11 - April 12Kipp GalleryFree Loring Taoka graduated with an MFAfrom the University of North Texas. Loring Taoka’s work is an exploration onthe digital and the physical. Thesespaces have become inextricably linkedin theory and practice with ideas abouttruth and authenticity, the known andunknown, and perception serving as acommon thread. Through this process,Taoka looks to the ways in which he isread and identified, the ways in which heidentifies himself, and works to abstractthese notions.Loring Taoka is a visual artist utilizing avariety of approaches and techniques toexplore notions of vagueness andauthenticity. Taoka’s work questions theact of perception and what happenswhen we are presented with precise, yetambiguous information. His work hasbeen featured in numerous venues suchas Western Exhibitions (Chicago, IL), CESGallery (Los Angeles, CA), and NewAmerican Paintings.KIPP &ANNEX GALLERY
EDUCATIONALOUTREACHArtsPath is one of 14 organizations in thestate that partner with the PennsylvaniaCouncil on the Arts in providing arts-in-education services to schools, seniorcenters, and other groups where the artsare used in an educational setting. TheArtsPath service region includesArmstrong, Butler, Clarion, Indiana, andJefferson counties. Through primarilylong-term artist residencies, public andprivate school students, IUP students,and community members work directlywith a variety of professional performingand visual artists.As the arts-in-education program of theLively Arts, the ArtsPath mission centerson promoting high-quality artsexperiences, establishing the use of artin education across all curricula as apriority, offering regional services,generating community-wide and regionalsupport, and promoting the artsclassroom teacher as integral to astudent’s complete education.Through the Lively Arts Ovations series,regional students enjoy a performanceor hands-on activities such as aworkshop, master class, or lecture-demonstration, with a professionaltouring artist.For more information: 724-357-4565 artspath-info@iup.eduiup.edu/artspathNow in its 11th year, the IUP CommunityMusic School provides the region withprivate lessons, group music instruction,and ensemble opportunities on the IUPcampus at a variety of price points.The school supports and enhancespublic and private school musiceducation and performance both locallyand regionally and includes threeperformance ensembles. All activitiestake place in Cogswell Hall, withensembles meeting during the Fall andSpring semesters. The band also meets afew times during the summer for anoutdoor summer band concert. Lessonstake place year-round, includingbetween semesters, as instructors areavailable.For more information: 724-357-4565community-music@iup.edu iup.edu/communitymusic.
THANKSDONORStoour&SPONSORSThanks to our Premiere Club members, sponsors, and thousands of audience members like you,the Ovations! series has presented dozens of stellar events over the past several years. Bybecoming a Premiere Club member, you will help continue the tradition of presenting the finestthat the performing and visual arts can offer at a price everyone can afford. Thank you inadvance for your generosity and supporting the arts in our community!INTERESTED IN DONATING OR BECOMING A SPONSOR?INDIVIDUALDONORSBUSINESS/ORGANIZATIONSPONSORSDonate Online:iup.edu/GiveToLivelyArtsPrefer to have a form (e)mailed?Please contact: Dr. Kristen Koehler, Director Lively Arts kkristen@iup.edu 724-357-2787Please contact:Dr. Kristen Koehler, Director Lively Artskkristen@iup.edu724-357-2787The Lively Arts receives state arts funding supportthrough a grant from the Pennsylvania Council on theArts, a state agency funded by the Commonwealth ofPennsylvania.Office of International Education
PATRONINFORMATIONBox OfficePatrons are encouraged to order ticketsonline at www.iup.edu/livelyarts (Click on “Purchase Tickets” link.)202 Performing Arts Center403 S. 11th St.Indiana, PA 15701Phone: 724-357-2787Email: lively-arts@iup.eduWebsite: iup.edu/livelyartsHours: Monday - Friday: 10 AM - 4 PM and 1 hour prior to show time forticketed eventsKipp/Annex Gallery Hours:Monday - Thursday: 11 AM – 4:30 PMFriday: 11 AM 1 PMClosed Saturday, Sunday, and UniversityholidaysUniversity Museum Hours:Tuesday, Wednesday & Friday: 2-6:30 PMThursday: Noon-7:30 PMSaturday: Noon-4 PMClosed Sunday, Monday and UniversityholidaysTicket Fees:There is a $2.00 per ticket fee for anyticket purchased online or by phone. Ifyou wish to have tickets mailed, there isa $6 fee/order.Seating:Seating for all events is generaladmission. Balcony seating may not beavailable for all events.Group Discounts:For groups of 10 or more, please call theoffice to request a discounted rate. All10 tickets must be purchased at thesame time with one form of paymentunder one name.Free Parking:Free parking is available in the IUPparking garage and all IUP parking lotsafter 5:00 PM on weekdays and all dayon weekends.Accessibility: If you are in need of special seating,please call the ticket office.Will Call:Will Call tickets are available for pickupone hour prior to showtime at the boxoffice window at the venue. A validphoto ID will be requested at pick up.Performance Times:Check your printed tickets for the exactperformance dates and times. All timesare EasternTime.Late Arrival: Latecomers will be seated at the housemanager’s discretion. All patronsentering the theatre must have a ticket.Performance Changes:Dates and titles are subject to changeaccording to availabilty. Please checkLively Arts social media and website forthe most up-to-date information.