The Alex Kaufman Big Band is a 18-piece jazz band consisting entirely of University of Florida college students. This concert we will play music from the great Gordon Goodwin. You are invited to come listen, and if you feel so inclined, feel free to dance and sing along! We hope to see you soon.
Opening Reception: May 1, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us this Friday, May 1 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the solo exhibition, “Viridescent” by Chloe J. Harpst!Statement from the artist:Viridescent is an assemblage of encounters and correspondences. Some of the work is pieced together and altered, while others take form […]
Collision Events is a series that fosters informal, spontaneous intellectual exchanges between the College of the Arts (COTA) and the College of Engineering. The events are organized monthly and feature 2 short presentations (7min each) from COTA and Engineering followed by discussion and collision time! The events are free and open to the public. Cookies […]
Opening Reception: May 15, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us Friday, May 15 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the solo exhibition, “The Way Things Are” by Dylan A. Taylor! Artist Statement: My art employs narrative storytelling to investigate the construction of social reality — primarily through short-form filmmaking and tableau […]
As part of the Stories for Sustainability series, the Soundscapes as Oral History Workshop will focus on learning how to relay a personal story through a soundscape. Workshop participants will reflect on their personal relationships between sound and memory in order to create a brief “narrative” in the form of an audio soundscape, while also […]
Join the UF Center for Arts in Medicine for a moderated conversation exploring the successful passage of landmark arts in health legislation in Georgia and what it means for the future of the field. This webinar will examine the strategy, partnerships, and advocacy that helped make Georgia the first state in the nation to formally […]
Opening Reception: May 29, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Join us Friday, May 29, from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the duo art exhibition, “Loading Proxies...” by Lindsay Carlton and Komal Goswami! "Loading Proxies..." is a duo exhibition between artists exploring the proxy as both embodied and simulated. Statements from the artists: […]
May 30: 10:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Festival Competition (Steinbrenner Band Hall) 7:00 p.m. Festival Faculty Concert (University Auditorium) The International Piano Festival at the University of Florida assembles promising young pianists for lessons and masterclasses with distinguished piano teachers from North America and across the globe. Originating in 2007 as the Chinese-American International Piano […]
Join the Center for Arts in Medicine virtually to learn about what professionals are doing in careers around arts in health. Arts in health is an interdisciplinary field where the arts and creative engagement are used to support health, healing, and wellbeing in hospitals, communities, and public health settings. The University of Florida Center for […]
As part of the Stories for Sustainability Series, the Public Storytelling Practices Workshop will focus on developing skills for public storytelling. The workshop will be led by Dr. Jashodhara Sen (School of Theatre & Dance). Advance registration is requested, as space at the workshop venue will be limited (Max 25).
Join us to learn more about the natural areas on the UF campus, maps and map making, and different ways to create maps that reflect what areas of campus you find to be the most interesting and exciting! Find your happy place on the UF campus. Create your own individual wellness maps of the UF campus by participating in these events, available to Summer B students and any […]
Hybrid Intelligences explores creative foundational leadership in the era of AI and human-machine collaboration. Faculty, artists and researchers will facilitate a series of workshops and studio sessions reflecting diverse perspectives on embodiment and knowledge-making - from architecture and choreography to philosophy, ethics, and intersections of art and medicine. In the 'Futures Lab', participants will imagine […]
Join student leaders from the Tea Literary + Arts Magazine for a built environment themed collage workshop! We'll create together and share information about this student-run publication featuring poetry, prose, and visual artwork from UF undergraduates. Collage supplies are provided and no previous experience needed. A short introduction and how-to will guide participants. Refreshments will […]
In this three-hour workshop, attendees will explore themes of identity, belonging, and connection on campus through the art of book making. Attendees will be guided through the bookmaking process and given prompts for the content of the book to express themselves and think about their college experience. Potential prompts include "What part of the university […]
Join artists from Puerto Rico for a week of community art-making, performance, and celebration! Theatre collective Y No Había Luz will host community art workshops at various locations around Gainesville. The artist talk and workshops will lead up to a celebratory processional at Depot Park, showcasing theatre, music, dance, and visual art. Saturday, July 1810:00 […]
Help shape the Gainesville Labyrinth! Drop by the Honors Village Maker Studio for a hands-on community art event and decorate clay discs that will become part of the Gainesville Labyrinth. No experience needed, just come create.
Join student leaders from the Tea Literary + Arts Magazine for a collaborative art-making event! We'll create together and share information about this student-run publication featuring poetry, prose, and visual artwork from UF undergraduates. Art supplies are provided and no previous experience needed. A short introduction and how-to will guide participants. Refreshments will be served. […]
Join Dr. Porchia Moore and her Creative B Students for student performances/presentations, lively discussion, activities, a short talk and more as we explore the concept of embodied cultural creativity and memory. We will discuss the legacies of monuments, memory, and personal histories through the lens of Florida Studies, the Black Atlantic, and other creative and […]
Final reception and networking to celebrate the Hybrid Intelligences Creative Leadership summer program!All are welcome to attend a closing receiption for the 2026 Hybrid Intelligences Creative Leadership Program. We invite program participants, facilitators, faculty, artists and community members to enjoy networking and light refreshments.Location: Herbert Wertheim Laboratory for Engineering Excellence (UF campus, 527 Gale Lemerand […]
Join us for an immersive community labyrinth experience featuring food, music, art, and exploration. Guests will construct and journey through a micro labyrinth made of handcrafted clay discs while discovering the larger Gainesville labyrinth project through interactive maps and displays. Culminating in a shared celebration of art and discovery, this event invites participants to connect […]
How Batteries Move: Open Studio is a free, informal event including lecture-demonstration style performances, participatory audience activities, and a moderated talkback. Led by UF faculty from the School of Theatre + Dance, Xan Burley and Alex Springer, in collaboration with NSF-funded materials scientist Dr. Megan Butala, this interdisciplinary research project integrates choreography, dance improvisation, and […]
This event concludes the "The Future is Listening" workshops in the Stories for Sustainability series. It will feature a panel discussion by the workshop leaders, Drs. Laura Dallman (SOM), Jillian Rogers (SOM), and Jashodhara Sen (SOTD); showcase examples of participants' work from the workshops; and offer a listening session that serves to inform future iterations […]