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On Saturday, June 10, 2023, the MFA Class of 2023 will offer Summary Project Presentations in person on campus or virtually over Zoom. Through applied research methods, each Summary Project was a culmination of a student's inquiry into an arts field of practice. Projects serve as a representation of students' pursuit of arts leadership through an intersectional lens towards equity, empathy, and value.
8:50 am - Welcome
9:00 am - Freya Helton || How Much Does a Grant Cost? Understanding Applicant Perspectives on the Arts Grant Application Process
9:25 am - Scott Devenny || The Age Gap - A Dilemma of Post-Pandemic Support in American Theatre
9:50 am - Betsy Heimburger || Everyone is White at the Ballet (Almost): Dismantling Racism in the Art Form
10:25 am - Shemya Dang || Vtubers: Exploring Opportunities for EDI in the Online Space
10:50 am - Marvin Henderson || Unveiling the Virtual Stage
11:25 am - Alysha Westlake || Gender Equity Now! Women in the Arts Advancing Change
11:40 am - Xinyu (Asa) Jia || Female Artists Need More Recognition
12:15 pm - Kimani Iba || Phoenix Murmurations: Gender & Sexuality Equity in Opera
1:35 pm - Eloise Wukmir || Fragmented Individuality to Collective Unity: Case Studies in Community-Based Dance Style Development
2:00 pm - Samy Hamiche || Transforming Cities through Creative Placemaking: Building Resilient and Inclusive Art Communities in Seattle
2:35 pm - Taeheon Lee || What is the Educational Benefit of Repatriating Stolen Artifacts in Countries That Were Formerly Colonized or Invaded
3:00 pm - Rebecca Haynes || Fueling the Stories of a Generation: Digital Storytelling in Youth Arts Curricula
3:35pm - Mick Holsbeke || Clown Leadership: How Can the Art of Clown Enhance Leadership Development in North America?
4:00pm - Audrey Herold || The Forlornness Project: How personal mission, vision & values influence the art we create
4:30 pm - Closing
4:30 - 6:00 pm - Hedreen Gallery Walk-Thru and Closing Reception