Back by popular demand, Artscapade in Winter has returned, but not merely for first-year students. Entering its third year, Artscapade introduces incoming students to the cultural richness of the University. But as a result of its overwhelming success, the Museum of Art teamed up with the University's arts coordinator to make the same experience available for the entire student body.
Artscapade attracted more than 2,000 students last year for a night of art-related games, music, comedy, faux-tours, a video festival and live drumming on the lawn. It is a perfect opportunity to take a study break, to spend time with friends and to discover the world of art.
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| Courtesy of Artscapade Students host a round of Arts Jeopardy at this past fall's Artscapade. |
A wide range of activities is scheduled for tomorrow night. Participants may challenge themselves in Arts Jeopardy and Arts Memory or make a mask for Mardi-Gras. If anyone is artistically inclined, he or she can make a mural. For those who have always wanted to be the center of attention, picture can be taken inside a work of art.
There will be performances by 58 Greene (a local a cappella group) Al Hill (a renowned Ann Arbor jazz keyboardist) and David Zinn (a dramatic reader). While listening to the voices and instruments of these artists, one may relax at the "Apse Cafe" and enjoy free refreshments.
In addition to the museum's regular exhibits, there will be exciting new galleries to view and to learn about during Artscapade. The haunting and powerful photography of Bill Jacobson's "Portraits, Songs, Thoughts, 1992-1997" will be on display throughout the festivities.
For a new perspective on life, one may view the photographs of Hana Hamplova in "The Recycled Word, 1979-1987." Her work features images of paper from a worker's view at a Prague recycling station. Relating to the exhibit, David Zinn will perform a dramatic reading from a Czech short story that inspired Hamplova's work.
The unique style and talent of "Magdalena Abakanowicz and the Headless Crowd" may provide an aesthetic experience worth remembering.
For those curious about what goes on behind the scenes in a museum, they may take a Tour from the Crypt: the Art Off-View, which provides students with a rare glimpse into the storage rooms of the museum. With more than 13,000 works unavailable to the public, this tour is a unique and incredible insight into the art world.
"The purpose of Artscapade in Winter is to elevate students' experience for the arts. Its goal is to answer the call for all students," said University Arts Coordinator Mary Craig.
What better way to spend a Thursday evening than at the Museum of Art for a multi-faceted night of fun, growth and learning. Students who complete activities receive tickets that can be turned in at the prize table for a chance to win concert tickets, art books, film passes, CDs and posters.
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| Courtesy of Artscapade Musuem of Art Director James Stewart (right) speaks to students. |
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