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Art and Culture: Huner Emin
Huner Emin addresses the responsibilities of artists, the challenges inherent in representing marginalized histories, and his dedication to prioritizing human experience over abstraction.
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AU Songwriters' Hub: Where Student Musicians Become Recording Artists
Meet the student musicians—and stream their work on Spotify
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A Poet in the Eternal City: David Keplinger’s Reflections on Rome
Poet and American University Literature Professor David Keplinger reflects on his Rome Prize fellowship and time spent pursuing Caravaggio across Italy
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Studio Art MFA Thesis Exhibition Pushes Art's Boundaries
Opening at the AU Museum April 18
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Patricia Park on Writing, Stand-Up Comedy, and Her Latest Young Adult Novel
AU professor of literature and creative writing shares how performing stand-up comedy inspired her latest YA novel, Ambrosia Lee Drops the Mic
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April is Music Month at American University!
The Department of Performing Arts strikes a vibrant note this season with a dynamic lineup of vocal and instrumental concerts—offering something for every listener.
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Art and Culture: Tara Abdullah
Tara Abdullah talks about the personal cost of making challenging art, what keeps her going, and how the real stories of women influence her work.
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Clowning Around: Lessons from Actor Bill Irwin
Veteran performer spoke with aspiring AU theater artists on acting, movement, and the art of clowning
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She Grew Up Marveling at Art—Now, She’s Staging It at the Katzen
Balancing the precision of a scissor lift with a perspicacious eye for detail, exhibit and event technician Liz Ashe oversees the “giant, gorgeous playground” where art meets engineering
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American University Artists Snag Helen Hayes Award Nominations
AU alumni, faculty, and collaborators recognized across the DC theatre community
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