_EVENTS – The James and Anne Duderstadt Center

BFA Theatre & Drama Design & Production Portfolio Exhibition

Posted on 2025-01-09 (2025-01-09) by kreister

Poster for Theater Design and Production Portfolio exhibit featuring drawing tools & block M

January 28 – February 7, 2025 Opening Reception: January 24, 4:30 to 5:30 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery Take a peek behind the scenes of the plays, musicals, dance concerts, and operas at the University of Michigan. Explore the work of the Theatre & Drama department’s undergraduate stage managers, designers, and

U-M PAT Student Wins Hedy Lamarr Achievement Award

Posted on 2025-01-07 (2025-01-07) by kreister

The 2024 Hedy Lamarr Achievement Award for Emerging Leaders in Entertainment Technology, honors a female college student whose studies in the fields of entertainment and technology have shown exceptional promise. The 2024 award was presented to two students, including Emelia Piane, an undergraduate student at the University of Michigan who is majoring

“In This, My Singing” Available Now

Posted on 2025-01-07 (2025-01-07) by kreister

Cover art photo for Maggie Reed's album In This, My Singing

A new music release by Maggie Reed In This, My Singing: A Collection of Art Songs Composed by Women Maggie Reed, Soprano, music teacher and recent graduate from the U-M School of Music, Theater and Dance released a new collection of music in December. The album features 15 songs by

Igniting Growth

Posted on 2025-01-04 (2025-01-04) by kreister

January 8-20, 2025 Reception: Thursday, January 9, 4:30-6:00 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery Armani PlantSeeds / Artist & ProducerRichard Moizio / Painter This is an interactive exhibit, bring your earbuds and smartphone to enjoy the full experience. Growth can come from outside inspiration, life experiences, pain, illness, etc. This interactive exhibit

Thank you to all who supported the Duderstadt Center on Giving Tuesday!

Posted on 2024-12-05 (2024-12-05) by kreister

Blue background with floating hearts and Thank you text.

Thank you to all who supported the DC on Giving Tuesday! While Giving Tuesday has passed, you can still support programs in the DC that advance diversity and Inclusion in technology and media. Make a gift anytime to the standing Duderstadt Center Enrichment Fund to expand student access to media

Art of Anatomy

Posted on 2024-12-05 (2024-12-09) by kreister

Pop-Up Gallery Friday, December 6, 2:00-4:00 pm School of Kinesiology Commons (830 N. University) Explore the intersection of art and anatomy at a special pop-up gallery showcasing student work from the School of Kinesiology’s MOVESCI 313: “Art of Anatomy,” class. Students in the class explore different representations of the human

ZAP

Posted on 2024-11-22 (2025-01-04) by kreister

Photo of "Eel" art piece. White frame with tulle and thread arms.

RECENT EVENT: Duderstadt Center Gallery November 25-December 9 The SMART (Sound and Media Art) Lab is an artistic research lab where students explore the intersection of art, technology, and science to create sound and media art. We use a multidisciplinary approach that blends areas such as sound design, human-computer interaction,

The Body of the Sun

Posted on 2024-11-12 (2024-12-03) by kreister

Tan Poster for Mira Hughes Body of the Sun Exhibit.

Currently on display in the CCA Student Gallery. Sun Portraits Cyanotype on Paper Over the span of a week, I tracked the Sun using a Sunspotter telescope and documented the sunspots as they grew and traveled with the Sun, and then translated this data into simplified wire line drawings. Arranged

1000 LOVE LETTERS

Posted on 2024-11-12 (2024-12-09) by kreister

November 11-15 Duderstadt Center Gallery 1000 LOVE LETTERS is an ArtPrize piece from artist Brian Steinberg. It explores the act of writing simple gestures of love to a loved one, a secret admirer or to some aspect of the world that viewers admire. The 1000 LOVE LETTERS art piece is

Post-Election: Relax, Recover and Rebalance

Posted on 2024-11-01 (2024-11-01) by kreister

“Take Care” Activities November 11-15, noon-6 Duderstadt Center Gallery Join us, November 11-15 for a series of creative and calming activities to help promote well-being after the stressful election season. The gallery will be open daily from noon-6, with art supplies for creating, coloring and more. Additionally, we will host

CBS Detroit Visits the Duderstadt Center Voting Hub

Posted on 2024-10-31 (2024-12-09) by kreister

Photo of CBS reporter interviewing students.

The following is a re-post of Meredith Bruckner’s piece for CBS Detroit. “Second voting hub opens on University of Michigan campus to boost young voter turnout“ By Meredith Bruckner October 21, 2024 / 6:47 PM EDT / CBS Detroit ANN ARBOR, Mich. (CBS DETROIT) — On Monday, a new voting hub opened at the

Day After Donuts

Posted on 2024-10-28 (2024-11-10) by kreister

Wednesday, November 6, from 9 am – 12 pm Duderstadt Center Central Collaboration Area Join us Wednesday, November 6, the day after the election, for donuts, muffins and other tasty treats in the Duderstadt Center Central Collaboration Area (behind the information desk). All are welcome!

Clay-cation with Curiouser Clay

Posted on 2024-10-28 (2024-12-09) by kreister

Friday, November 15, from 4:00-6:00 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery Need a CLAY-cation? Take a creative break and turn a Lewis Carroll-inspired writing exercise into a 6-8 inch ceramic sculpture! All tools and materials are provided for this two-hour workshop. The instructor will guide you through a creative writing exercise that will

Breathe, Rebalance, Onward

Posted on 2024-10-26 (2024-12-09) by kreister

Picture of Robert Newcomb playing sitar, guitar and doing yoga.

Yoga and Music with Robert Spalding Newcomb Tuesday, November 12, from 11:30 am-1:00 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery As part of our post-election, relax, recover and rebalance activities, Robert Spalding Newcomb, retired Associate Director of Media & Studio Arts at the Duderstadt Center, will be leading a 30 minute yoga class

Pouring Yourself: An Exploration of Amplifying Collaborative Creativity

Posted on 2024-10-26 (2024-12-09) by kreister

Art Making Workshop with Dallas McGhee-Henry Monday, November 11, from 4-7:00 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery Come take a break with writer, photographer, painter, and filmmaker Dallas McGhee-Henry to learn the art of pour painting, where participants will paint their feelings and leave stress at the door. During the workshop, participants

Ukrainian Motanka Doll Making

Posted on 2024-10-26 (2024-12-09) by kreister

Thursday, November 14, from 12 – 2:00 pm Duderstadt Center Gallery You are invited to learn the ancient art of making Ukrainian Motanka knotted dolls. Come with your hopes and intentions for the future. Motanka-making is an ancient practice. Motanka knotted dolls are thought to carry the power of ancestors

Screening & Lecture with Professor Emeritus of Dance Peter Sparling

Posted on 2024-09-30 (2024-10-23) by kreister

Peter Sparling dance professor emeritus photo

October 4, 7:00 – 8:45 pm Dance Building – Dance Performance Studio Theater Peter Sparling, Distinguished University Professor Emeritus of Dance, returns to SMTD to present an informal lecture and screening of his recent screendances. Sparling will provide a brief review of the history of screendance elsewhere and at the

MPowered Innovation Challenge

Posted on 2024-09-30 (2024-11-02) by kreister

RECENT EVENT: Friday, October 18 4:00pm-8:00pm Duderstadt Atrium The MPowered Innovation Challenge, sponsored by the Center for Entrepreneurship, brings together brilliant minds from across U-M’s diverse academic spectrum. This entrepreneurial game challenges participants to design, build, plan, and execute, utilizing teamwork and networking. Meet MPowered members and learn about the

Foundations of Photographing (Ethically)

Posted on 2024-09-30 (2024-10-23) by kreister

Art Making Workshop with sara faraj October 20, 11:30 am-1:30 pm Duderstadt Center, Room 1180 Workshop attendees will learn about the essential elements to consider when making photographs and developing narratives. Participants are welcome to bring personal cameras and cell phone cameras to explore the aspects of photography in action

Voting on North Campus

Posted on 2024-09-25 (2024-11-10) by kreister

Hey North Campus! The voting hub at the Duderstadt Center is open! Ann Arbor voters can now register, update their registration address, and pick-up or drop-off their absentee ballot, at the gallery in the Duderstadt Center starting Oct 21st. In-person, early voting starts Saturday, October 26th. More info at govote.umich.edu.