Arts & Culture

Experience top-notch arts and culture at Towson University.

Rise Up sculpture, by Sookkyung Park
Asian Arts & Culture Center presents:

Connected As One

Sookkyung Park’s immersive installation of large-scale sculptures and smaller works includes a merging and expansion of her two seminal pieces, “Blooming” and “Rise Up,” to simultaneously underscore the interconnectedness of life and bring people together. This airy and colorful dreamscape—saturated with symbols of hope, strength and harmony—inspires awe and optimism.

Asian Arts Gallery, CA 2037  |  September 13 – December 16 (closed Oct. 13 & Nov. 21 - 25), 11 a.m. – 4 p.m.

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Faculty Biennial
TU Department of Art + Design, Art History, Art Education presents:

Department of Art + Design Faculty Biennial

Towson University Departments of Art + Design, Art History, and Art Education present their Biennial Faculty Exhibition, featuring a vibrant collection of professional work by our renowned tenured and adjunct faculty. This exhibition celebrates the integral relationship between teaching and maintaining a studio practice, highlighting the recent creative and artistic output by faculty.

Center for the Arts Gallery, CA 3040  |  September 15 – December 9 (Closed Oct 13 and Nov 21 – 25), 11 a.m. – 8 p.m.

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A high school locker is graffitied with the words "John Proctor Is the Villain"
TU Department of Theatre Arts presents:

John Proctor Is the Villain

In rural Georgia at the height of the #MeToo Movement, a high school English class is studying the classic of the American “Red Scare”, The Crucible. Against a backdrop of Lorde, Lizzo, and witch hunts, the half-century-old play suddenly feels a little too close for comfort. Heroes come crashing down and young people find their voices in this new comedy about power, sex, scandal, and who gets to tell the story.

Contains language, including derogatory words about women, and other content recommended for mature audiences. The play addresses sexual content including harassment, assault, and misogyny.

Studio Theatre  |  December 1 – 9

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A bright theater light shines on choir singers
TU Department of Music presents:

TU Choirs Winter Concert

The Towson University Chorale, Treble Voices, and Men’s Choir under the direction of Profs. Diana V. Sáez and Stephen Holmes will delight you with a variety of choral music in this annual end-of-semester concert. Come hear for yourself the power and beauty of human voices joining in harmony in a wide variety of choral masterworks, new works for choir, and even some holiday favorites.

Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042  |  December 2 at 3 p.m.

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Professor Sáez stands with her back to the camera as she conducts the TU choir
TU Department of Music presents:

Peace On Earth: A Choral Concert

The TU Choral Society presents its annual Winter Concert of joyful and seasonal music, featuring John Rutter's Gloria for choir, brass and organ.

Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042  |  December 2 at 7 p.m.

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A cello head shines in the light before a musician starts playing
TU Department of Music presents:

TU Symphony Orchestra in Concert

The Towson University Symphony Orchestra presents an exciting afternoon of classic and contemporary repertoire.

Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042  |  December 3 at 7:30 p.m.

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A close up on an oud, a Middle-Eastern lute-like instrument
TU Department of Music presents:

World Music Ensembles

The students of the World Music Ensembles present works from a diverse array of cultures.

Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042  |  December 4 at 6 p.m.

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A group of brass musicians play in front of a colorfully lit background
TU Department of Music presents:

Jazz Showcase

Under the direction of Department of Music faculty coaches, student ensembles present a concert of music that culminates a semester of study. Ensembles can include jazz combos, the vocal jazz ensemble, the Latin ensemble and the jazz guitar ensemble.

Recital Hall, CA 3066  |  December 4 and 11 at 8 p.m.

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A student musician plays a trumpet on a dark stage
TU Department of Music presents:

TU Wind Ensemble In Concert

Join the Towson University Wind Ensemble, our premier concert band, for an evening of exciting music for winds and percussion.

Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042  |  December 5 at 8 p.m.

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A bassoon player looks at her sheet music while playing onstage
TU Department of Music presents:

TU Symphonic Band | JOY

The TU Symphonic band offers a concert of music to spark happiness and glee.

Repertoire includes Festive Overture (Satoshi Yagisawa), Melodious Thunk (David Beidenbender), The Seal Lullaby (Eric Whitacre), Classical Gas (Mason Williams, arr. Ralph Ford) featuring Joanna Kim, Guitar, Let Me Be Frank With You (John Mackey), and AYO (Katahj Copley).

Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042  |  December 6 at 8 p.m.

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A close-up on a trumpet, reflecting the cool, colorful lighting around it
TU Department of Music presents:

TU Jazz Orchestra Concert

Under the direction of Jim McFalls, the TU Jazz Orchestra will perform an evening of music highlighting soloists and composers/arrangers from within the ensemble.

Recital Hall, CA 3066  |  December 7 at 8 p.m.

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A performer cradles a guitar in a spotlight against a black backdrop
TU Department of Music presents:

TU Classical Guitar Soloists & Ensembles Concert

Towson University student guitarists present an evening of the beauty and intimacy of classical guitar music! Join them for guitar solos and ensembles from various eras and cultures. Featured on the program is music for large guitar ensemble under the direction of Troy King, TU Director of Guitar Programs, as well as standards of the solo classical guitar repertoire.

Recital Hall, CA 3066  |  December 8 at 8 p.m.

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The flyer for the Art & Pottery Sale, with two artistically sculpted mugs in front
TU Department of Art+Design presents:

50th Annual Holiday Pottery & Art Sale

Students and faculty will be selling a wide selection of ceramics, illustration, sculpture, glass, jewelry and more at our annual art sale.

Purchase proceeds benefit the TU Foundation and the artists. Admission is free.

Ceramics Studio, CA 3012  |  December 8 from 3 – 9 p.m. and December 9 from 9 a.m. – 5 p.m.

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Against a brilliant fuchsia background, a musician plays the clarinet on a Towson stage
TU Department of Music presents:

TU Wind Symphony In Concert

Join the Towson University Wind Symphony, an ensemble comprised of TU Alumni Students, for an afternoon of fantastic music in our 2nd season!

Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042  |  December 10 at 12 p.m.

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A Communication Studies student shows off his research with an interested audience member
TU Department of Communication Studies presents:

COMM Student Showcase

This event is an opportunity for our students involved in experiential learning activities to showcase their work. Students participating in internships, independent studies, study abroad, or other in-the-field learning will create and deliver a presentation to attendees.

PY 504 & PY 404  |  December 11 at 5 p.m.

 

A lineup of student musicians play brass instruments, with the focus on a french horn player
TU Department of Music presents:

Brass Showcase

This event is an opportunity for our students involved in experiential learning activities to showcase their work. Students participating in internships, independent studies, study abroad, or other in-the-field learning will create and deliver a presentation to attendees.

Harold J Kaplan Concert Hall, CA 3042  |  December 11 at 6 p.m.

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A filmmaking student shoots a scene with a small camera
TU Department of Electronic Media & Film presents:

End of Semester Screenings

Join us for the screening of original media projects created by students in the Electronic Media and Film program. Watch and listen to EMF's Narrative Filmmaking, Visual Effects, and Audio class projects. Free and open to the public.

Programs may contain material recommended for mature audiences only.

University Union Cinema, UU 324  |  December 15, Visual Effects & Animation at 1 p.m., Film II at 4 p.m., Film III at 7 p.m.

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Upcoming Events

Art + Design, Art History, Art Education

The Chicken and the Egg  |  February 2 – April 13

Community Dance

Paul Taylor Intensive 2024  |  January 12 – 14 at 8:00 a.m.

Music

Faculty Chamber Music Series: Synergy  |  February 28 at 7:00 p.m.

Die Fledermaus or The Revenge of the Bat  |  April 19 – 21 at 2:00 p.m.

Percussion Ensemble  |  April 22 at 8:00 p.m.

World Music and Steel Pan Ensembles  |  May 1 at 6:00 p.m.

Theatre

How to Catch Creation  |  March 7 – 14 at 7:30 p.m.

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Galleries and Art Spaces

Center for the Arts Gallery

Center for the Arts Gallery

Located on the third floor of the Center for the Arts, this gallery showcases some of the region’s finest artwork. Open to the public.

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Exhibit at the Holtzman Gallery

Holtzman MFA Gallery

Located on the second floor of the Center for the Arts, this gallery focuses on thesis exhibitions and new work by students and invited guests. Open to the public.

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illustration of sculpture walk

Sculpture Walk

TU’s public art collection features outdoor sculptures around campus. Begin the walk at the Center for the Arts.

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Center for the Arts, Room 3038

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