UF College of the Arts AI and the Arts Initiative presents Chain of Thought, a series of talks on AI, art and society. April 6, 2026 from 6:15 p.m. - 7:45 p.m. EST.: "Generative AI, Co-Creation and Computer-Assisted Creativity: A Critical Survey" Speaker: Philippe Pasquier, Simon Fraser University School of Interactive Arts + Technology Metacreation […]
The UF School of Music presents: World Beat Ensemble Spring Concert
The School of Art + Art History presents the Visiting Artist Lecture Series. Join us for an artist talk and Q/A with Chie Fueki on Tuesday, April 7, 2026, at 6:15 p.m. in Fine Arts B. (Room: FAB103) Visually striking and intricate, Chie Fueki’s paintings picture contemporary life in spectacular motion. Created through a complex […]
The UF School of Music presents: Saxophone Ensembles Spring Concert
The UF School of Music presents: UF Brass Band Concert #4
Join us April 8 as we bring the talents of UF’s student musicians to the Gainesville community for our second Campus to Community: UF School of Music Students in Recital. This new, free concert series will feature emerging musicians from the brass, percussion and string areas. Show your support for the next generation of performers as they […]
UF School of Music presents: Kannon Goodman, Euphonium - Senior Recital
Join us for a HESCAH lecture by Peter Probst, Professor of the History of Art and Architecture at Tufts University. Peter Probst's teaching and research are thoroughly interdisciplinary, located at the intersection between art history, anthropology, and museum studies. His areas of specialty include the visual cultures of modern Africa and its diasporas, critical museum […]
UF’s Jacaré Brazil brings together students, faculty, community members and international guests in a lively performance ensemble dedicated to the musical traditions of Latin America’s largest country. Our spring showcase celebrates Brazilian music’s regional and cultural variety with special guest Dr. Larry Crook, percussionist and founder of Jacaré Brazil. FEATURING: Santa Morena • Flor e […]
Opening reception: April 10, 2026 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. Inspired by Balloonfest ’86—a spectacle of celebration that tipped into disaster—this exhibition gathers group-created monuments that consider our current moment and imagined futures. Built collaboratively, each project explores what groups choose to celebrate or catastrophize, developing conceptual ideas and constructing them to a monumental […]
In partial fulfilment for the Degree of Doctor of Musical Arts in Trumpet Performance, Dartagnan Stephen presents an evening of cornet solos! Featuring works by Vassily Brandt, Thorvald Hansen, Herbert L. Clarke, Eugene Bozza, and J.B. Arban.
Students Thinking BIG brings together student projects across the arts, humanities, science, engineering, technology, and business, creating a community-facing space that connects students, educators, families, and community members within Gainesville’s innovation ecosystem. Hosted in partnership with the UF Engineering Innovation Institute’s IGNITE (Innovation Gator Network), the UF Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship (CAME), and […]
Students Thinking BIG brings together student projects across the arts, humanities, science, engineering, technology, and business, creating a community-facing space that connects students, educators, families, and community members within Gainesville’s innovation ecosystem. Hosted in partnership with the UF Engineering Innovation Institute’s IGNITE (Innovation Gator Network), the UF Center for Arts, Migration, and Entrepreneurship (CAME), and […]
Assisted by Nansi Carroll, piano and Isabella Barry-Guerrero, flute
Works by Beethoven, Janáček, Chopin, Scriabin, and Bach.
Alexander Kaufman, Saxophone - Senior Recital in collaboration with Brian Hargrove, piano. Works by Dubois, Swerts, Tower, and Brahms.
The UF School of Music presents: Chinese Ensemble Concert
The UF School of Music presents: Carillon Studio Recital
The UF School of Music presents: Ashley Kline, Clarinet- Junior Recital
UF Persian music ensemble spring recital, featuring Folk music of Iran, Hindustani raga, and collective improvisation. Interim Director, Tar: Hesam AbediGraduate assistant, vocal, Esraj: Vishvanath EdirisinghePiano, Upright Bass: Jens WattsFree and open to the public
UF College of the Arts AI and the Arts Initiative presents Chain of Thought, a series of talks on AI, art and society. April 13, 2026 from 6:15 p.m. – 7:45 p.m. EST.: "Conjure a Ghost: AI and the Afterbody" Speaker: Sue Huang, Rutgers Laureate; Assistant Professor, Art and Design, Mason Gross School of the Arts, […]
The UF School of Music presents: Symphonic Band Spring 2026 Concert 3
Leon Dalgleish, bass trombone Junior RecitalApril 14, 2026 @9:20 pm in MUB 101Works by Spillman, Tomasi, Verhelst, Brubeck, and EwazenKwang Ho Lee, Alexandra Gerohristodoulos, Lucas Velis, Gabriel Zelaya
The UF School of Music presents: Concert Bands Spring 2026 Concert 2
To purchase tickets, call the University Box Office at (352) 392-1653 or visit Ticketmaster. Thursday April 16, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Friday April 17, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Saturday April 18, 2026 from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.Sunday April 19, 2026 from 2:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. Spring into DanceApr. 16 […]
The UF School of Music presents: Wind Symphony Spring 2026 Concert 3
April 17, 2026 from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.: Opening ReceptionApril 20, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Additional Gallery HoursApril 21, 2026 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.: Additional Gallery Hours Join us in seeing the work of the BA in Art seniors in the final exhibition of their undergraduate careers. Participating Artists: Sophie […]
Sophia Blanco, a junior at the School of Music, along with Alan Clarke as her accompanist will be showcasing works by Beethoven and Bach, most notably the Kreutzer Sonata.
Members of the UF organ studio perform organ works from Baroque to contemporary.
A senior flute recital by Noelle Potenzini, featuring Alan Clark and Elene Vepkhvadze. Performing works by Martin, Loggins-Hull, Stoner, Liebermann, and Bazzini.
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 […]
April 21, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Open for ViewingApril 22, 2026 from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.: Showcase Day You are warmly invited to "Keepsake," the Graphic Design Senior Showcase for the Class of 2026. This year’s theme reflects the collection of memories, objects, and moments that have defined our time here […]
A free staged reading of a new student written work, Between Memory and Momentum. The play is written by BA Theatre Senior Kirsten High, directed by graduating Senior BA Theatre student Sophie Torri, stage managed by graduating SoTD student Leonidas Markos, as well as starring several SoTD students. This is a show exploring the intersection […]
April 24, 2026 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.: Opening Reception Join us in seeing the BFA in Art Senior Group Show, the final exhibition of their undergraduate careers. Artists: Adrian Cadena, Sachi Christman, Charis Cochran, Lauren Ebaugh, Cing Huai, Tanner Jehlen, Lance Madridondo, Tea McGregor, Claire Moody, Amanda Moran, Brittney Parnicky, Brandon Poll, & […]
As part of the Stores for Sustainability series, the Sonic Memory Mapping and Archiving Workshop will focus on connecting personal sonic memories to public landmarks. During the ninety-minute workshop, participants will begin with associative activities and then dive into individual and partner work, with the goal of audio-recording a sonic memory. The workshop will be […]
Join us for an overview of the Master of Arts, Graduate Certificate, and Combination Program at the UF Center for Arts in Medicine. Learn about curriculum, student experience, and how these programs prepare graduates for impactful careers across healthcare, public health, and community settings. Hear directly from program leaders and faculty, including Anna Carapellotti, Lecturer; […]
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 […]