18th Annual Fine Arts Celebration

Published Monday, April 01, 2024

The SMSU Fine Arts and Communications Department with the Creative Writing Program present the 18^th Annual Fine Arts Celebration the entire month of April through May 2, 2024 showcasing creative works from SMSU students and faculty.

The 18th Annual Fine Arts Celebration schedule includes:

Art and Design

Gold College: Unsung Heroes - Dr. Pat Brace speaking on Rosa Bonheur
March 28 at 12:00 to 1:30pm in BA 102
Art Exhibit "Gender Expression"
April 2 to April 15 in the Whipple Gallery, sponsored by LGBTQ+ and the Art Club with contributions from SMSU students
Graduating Senior Art Exhibition
April 16 to April 30 in the Whipple Gallery
Senior Art Exhibit Reception
April 17 at 5:30 to 7:30pm in the Whipple Gallery

Communication Studies

Broadcast Digital Media Student Media Showcase
May 1 at 4:00 to 6:00pm in BA 102

Creative Writing

Perceptions Student Literary & Art Journal Reading
April 12 at 12:00 to 1:00pm in Whipple Gallery

"Stanger Than Fiction: A Fanfiction Celebration of Stanger"
April 17 at 12:00 to 1:00pm in Whipple Gallery

Telling Women's Stories: Readings from Competition Winners
April 24 at 12:00 to 1:00pm in Whipple Gallery

Music

SMSU Student Recital
April 3 at 1:00 to 2:00pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre

Southwest Minnesota Orchestra "Children's Concert"
April 10 at 10:00am and 1:00pm at SCCPA

SMSU Glee Club & Alta Voce "Murmurations"
April 13 at 2:00 to 3:00pm at First Lutheran Church

SMSU Jazz Ensemble Spring Concert
April 15 at 7:30 to 8:30pm in the Fine Arts Theatre

SMSU Student Recital
April 17 at 1:00 to 2:00pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre

SMSU Music Alumni Weekend
April 19-21

SMSU/Community Concert Band & Symphonic Chamber Winds "Oh, the Places You'll Go!"
April 20 at 3:00 to 4:5pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre, also featuring members of the Alumni Band

Music Alumni Reception
April 20 at 5:30 to 7:30pm in the Whipple Gallery

SMSU Chorale "Flyover Country"
April 21 at 2:00 to 3:00pm at First Lutheran Church, also featuring members of the Alumni Choir

SMSU Student Recital
April 24 at 1:00 to 2:00pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre

Southwest Minnesota Orchestra & St. Paul Conservatory of Music Orchestra Festival
April 27 at 10:00 to 5:00pm, String Festival in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre
April 27 at 5:00 to 7:00pm, Festival Orchestra Joint Concert in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre

Southwest Minnesota Orchestra "Mozart Mania" with guest violinist, Risa Schuchter and artist-faculty from the St. Paul Conservatory
April 28 at 4:00 to 6:00pm at Holy Redeemer Church
Tickets $12, $5 for students

Theatre

An Inspector Calls public performances in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre
April 10-13 at 7:30pm and April 14 at 2:00pm. Tickets $10 at the door. Free to SMSU students and faculty with valid ID.

14th Annual Fashion Runway
April 16 at 6:00 to 8:00pm in the SMSU Fine Arts Theatre Lobby

Stage Management Showcase
May 2 at 10:00am to 12:00pm in the Upper FA Hallway

Mustang Ovations

April 18 at 4:00 to 5:30pm in the Upper Level Conference Center

General Information
All events are free and open to the public unless noted. For more information, call the Fine Arts and Communication office at (507) 537-7482. Tune in to Marshall Radio for weather-related announcements.

ADA/Section 504: Individuals with a disability who need a reasonable accommodation to participate, please call SMSU Accessibility Services at 507-537-7318, or the Minnesota Relay Service at 1-800-627-3529. Please allow 5-7 days advance notice to schedule the accommodation.

Parking Directions
Generally, parking is available without a permit anywhere on campus after 4:30 p.m., except in specified parking areas. If you are visiting the campus during the day for a Fine Arts event, call the department office, or Security at (507) 537-7252, for parking updates. We will coordinate free parking for events upon request.

To find event locations, or an adjacent parking lot, visit the SMSU Interactive Campus Map. Scroll down on the campus map to check the areas you wish to locate on campus.

On-Campus Locations
BA - Bellows Academic
CC - Conference Center
CH - Charter Hall
FA - Fine Arts

Off-Campus Locations
First Lutheran Church, 100 Church St, Marshall
Marshall-Lyon County Library, 205 C S, Marshall
SCCPA: The Schwan Community Center for the Performing Arts at Marshall Senior High School, 400 Tiger Dr

Thank you for your interest and support of the Fine Arts!