UCF Celebrates the Arts is an annual showcase featuring an interactive exhibition of student artworks in Visual and Performing Arts.

Saturday, April 18, 2020

  • NEA Big Read: Central Florida featuring The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    The NEA Big Read: Central Florida, a program of the National Endowment for the Arts, broadens our understanding of our world, our communities and ourselves through the joy of sharing a good book. This year the NEA Big Read: Central Florida is partnering with UCF's Veterans Legacy Program to celebrate The Things They Carried by Tim O’Brien. Dr. Bruno Cabanes, …

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  • CANCELED: Character Animation and Animation/Visual Effects Premieres

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Pugh Theater

    See all of the new shorts from students in the undergraduate character animation and graduate animation programs. Undergraduate short films include Stick to Manual (2020), Delivery (2020), Tiffany (2019) and Serpendipity (2019); MFA titles to be announced. The screenings will be followed by a short talk. Tickets: $5, Free for 18 & under or with UCF ID if reserved by …

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  • CANCELED: Creative Clash

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts Downtown

    Teams of artists armed with markers race against the clock to create large-format artwork. The theme will be announced seconds before the start of the event.This event is generously sponsored by Baker Barrios Architects. Tickets: Free, no ticket required. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 2, 2020 at 12 PM. Get your tickets on arts.ucf.edu/celebrates. UCF Celebrates the Arts, …

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  • CANCELED: Creative Writing Readings

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Della Phillips Grand Lobby

    Students from the MFA Creative Writing program read selections of their work. Tickets: Free, no ticket required. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 2, 2020 at 12 PM. Get your tickets on arts.ucf.edu/celebrates. UCF Celebrates the Arts, an annual festival showcasing creativity, innovation and collaboration from Orlando’s hometown university, returns to Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts April …

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  • CANCELED: Graphic Design and Experimental Animation Showcase

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: DeVos Family Room

    One night of exhibitions showcasing the culmination of work from graduating seniors in the graphic design and experimental animation emerging media programs. The showcase will feature myriad student projects and the Graphic Design Student Association (GDSA) will host a speaker presentation during the event. Tickets: Free, no ticket required. Tickets will be available beginning Monday, March 2, 2020 at 12 …

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  • CANCELED: A Knight of Dance

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Walt Disney Theater

    This evening of dance showcases the incredible talents of student, alumni and faculty choreographers and dancers. Pulling from across genres and eras, the concert features 15 original dances, including a grand romantic ballet, a Fosse-inspired 1960s jazz piece, a tap number performed on percussive wooden boxes, a Spanish-inspired contemporary work and a swing piece set to the music of UCF …

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  • CANCELED: Marching Forward Film Screening

    Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts: Pugh Theater

    This film, born out of a UCF honors public history and documentary class, details the history of two local high school band directors—one black, one white—inspired by music to cross color lines in the deep south and work together for the sake of their students.This courageous cooperation between Chief Jim Wilson at Jones High School and Del Kieffner at Edgewater …

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