Ball State University College of Fine Arts
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Mar 20, 2024
Wednesday
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Campus Orchestra
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
About
The Campus Orchestra is a non-auditioned full orchestra featuring students and members of the Ball State community. This concert is free and open to the public.
Mar 21, 2024
Thursday
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Don't Unlock the Door
7:30pm @
Cave Theatre, Ball State University
The Cave is located on the basement level of the Arts and Communications Building.
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Don't Unlock the Door
Written by Craig Sodaro
Directed by Erin Takahashi
Cave Theatre
March 20-23 at 7:30 pm
March 23-24 at 2:30 pm
Upon receiving numerous death threats while in the running for governor, State Senator Tyson Avery and his wife escape to a mountain cabin owned by the family of the Senator's top aide, Clayton Carlson. Tension builds as the stalker reveals they know where the Senator is hiding and as more and more disturbing events take place, the terror really begins.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Mar 22, 2024
Friday
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Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door The Wind Ensemble is under the direction of Thomas Caneva, director of bands and Jeremy Harmon, director of athletic bands.
Learn more about the Ball State University Bands.
Tickets
Tickets available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office located at Sursa Hall starting August 1.
PURCHASE OPTIONS
- ONLINE
- Phone: 765-285-8749
- In person: Monday through Friday from Noon to 5 p.m., or starting 1 hour before the performance
- Don't Unlock the Door 7:30pm @ Cave Theatre, Ball State University The Cave is located on the basement level of the Arts and Communications Building.
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Don't Unlock the Door
Written by Craig Sodaro
Directed by Erin Takahashi
Cave Theatre
March 20-23 at 7:30 pm
March 23-24 at 2:30 pm
Upon receiving numerous death threats while in the running for governor, State Senator Tyson Avery and his wife escape to a mountain cabin owned by the family of the Senator's top aide, Clayton Carlson. Tension builds as the stalker reveals they know where the Senator is hiding and as more and more disturbing events take place, the terror really begins.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Mar 23, 2024
Saturday
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Writing in the Galleries: Icons, Angels, and Allegories
1:30pm @
David Owsley Museum of Art, Ball State University
2021 W. Riverside Ave., Ball State University
Contact Details
Maureen Nicholson
765-285-3372Join a generative writing workshop at the David Owsley Museum of Art inspired by the Beyond the Medici exhibition. Ball State creative writers will offer a series of prompts to spark ideas and explore the longstanding relationship between text and image. Participants will be invited to share their work during a poetry reading and musical concert on Thursday, April 11.
This workshop is free but space is limited and registration by March 20 is required.
- Don't Unlock the Door 2:30pm @ Cave Theatre, Ball State University The Cave is located on the basement level of the Arts and Communications Building.
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Don't Unlock the Door
Written by Craig Sodaro
Directed by Erin Takahashi
Cave Theatre
March 20-23 at 7:30 pm
March 23-24 at 2:30 pm
Upon receiving numerous death threats while in the running for governor, State Senator Tyson Avery and his wife escape to a mountain cabin owned by the family of the Senator's top aide, Clayton Carlson. Tension builds as the stalker reveals they know where the Senator is hiding and as more and more disturbing events take place, the terror really begins.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
- Don't Unlock the Door 7:30pm @ Cave Theatre, Ball State University The Cave is located on the basement level of the Arts and Communications Building.
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Don't Unlock the Door
Written by Craig Sodaro
Directed by Erin Takahashi
Cave Theatre
March 20-23 at 7:30 pm
March 23-24 at 2:30 pm
Upon receiving numerous death threats while in the running for governor, State Senator Tyson Avery and his wife escape to a mountain cabin owned by the family of the Senator's top aide, Clayton Carlson. Tension builds as the stalker reveals they know where the Senator is hiding and as more and more disturbing events take place, the terror really begins.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Mar 24, 2024
Sunday
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Don't Unlock the Door
2:30pm @
Cave Theatre, Ball State University
The Cave is located on the basement level of the Arts and Communications Building.
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Don't Unlock the Door
Written by Craig Sodaro
Directed by Erin Takahashi
Cave Theatre
March 20-23 at 7:30 pm
March 23-24 at 2:30 pm
Upon receiving numerous death threats while in the running for governor, State Senator Tyson Avery and his wife escape to a mountain cabin owned by the family of the Senator's top aide, Clayton Carlson. Tension builds as the stalker reveals they know where the Senator is hiding and as more and more disturbing events take place, the terror really begins.
Tickets
Tickets are available through the College of Fine Arts Box Office in person, online, and via phone at 765-285-8749.
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Mar 25, 2024
Monday
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CFA Talks
5pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
About
A new initiative for the College of Fine Arts, CFA Talks invites students to explore and learn about specific topics as it relates to career development by engaging with professionals as they share about their experience inside, around, and beyond the arts. This semester, the center of the conversation will be on entrepreneurship. Four professionals will share in a moderated panel discussion their experiences and lessons learned. CFA invites students from all over Ball State’s campus to join in this event to learn more about entrepreneurship.
Panelists
Braydee Euliss, Owner/Director of COMPANION and Director of Curatorial Affairs for BUTTER Fine Art Fair by GANGGANG, School of Art Alum
Braydee Euliss is a conceptual artist and arts & culture practitioner with fifteen years of professional experience in curation, artist advocacy, arts administration, and nonprofit leadership. She works with objects, spaces, and frameworks to explore the often-inconspicuous ways they hold us up and hold us back. Her curatorial and consultation work examines the interdependence of artists and institutions across public, private, and nonprofit entities.
Braydee is the Owner/Director of COMPANION, an exhibition, project, and gathering space guided by artist-centered mutualism. She is the Director of Curatorial Affairs for BUTTER Fine Art Fair by GANGGANG and has led the curatorial team since its inaugural year in 2021. Since 2020, she has served as the Indiana Arts Commission Region 5 Arts Partner through the Community Foundation of Randolph County. Her jewelry line WORN embraces a slow approach to celebrating industrial, found, and salvaged materials. Braydee holds a Bachelor of Fine Arts in Sculpture from the School of Art at Ball State University. She lives in and works out of a previously long-passed-over home in Indianapolis, IN.
Eric Salazar, Clarinetist, Performer, Composer, and Leader, School of Music AlumEric Salazar (The Clarinet Guy) is a performer, composer, and career coach. He performs recitals and concertos of classical music that he feels connected to. Sometimes what he plays isn't all-classical, but a merging of different genres, like jazz and ambient. As a career coach, he focuses on teaching people who don't consider themselves to be "business people" how to be effective managers or leaders in the business world, while still staying true to themselves.
When performing, he embraces being vulnerable on stage as he shares stories in a way that makes the listener feel like they can be vulnerable too. Sharing this experience together produces a magical effect where all come away with a better understanding of themselves. Salazar always jokingly says “I owe you an explanation for what you’re about to hear” when he presents music that he writes, but at the heart of it all, Salazar simply writes music that will tell you a story, so you can feel seen and feel connected to those around you. His music isn’t necessarily in the classical style, though it is cinematic and merges inventive electronic sounds with familiar instruments.
Salazar's number one career advice is to be yourself. A lot of people think that you have to be an aggressive extrovert to be successful in leadership positions, but he takes a different approach. It is entirely possible to run a business purely based on authentic connections and gentle sales tactics - and he’d love to show you how.
Beverly Bautista, Dance Artist, University Educator, Choreographer, and Co-Owner of Dance Education Equity Association, Department of Theatre and Dance AlumBeverly Bautista is a dance artist, university educator, choreographer, and co-owner of Dance Education Equity Association. She received a bachelor's degree from Ball State University and a Master of Fine Arts from the University of California-Irvine. Drawing from her years of experience in the entertainment hub of Los Angeles, Beverly has also had the privilege to work on projects with Disney, Pepsi, the Billboard Music Awards, Lip Sync Battle, and iHeart Radio to name a few. With her extensive dance education and industry experience, she aims to foster the connection between dance academia students and the entertainment industry. Continuously driven by her unwavering dedication to the dance community, Beverly remains an ardent advocate for fellow choreographers as a Choreographers Guild Advisory Member, striving to cultivate a sense of unity within the collective dance industry. In the dynamic world of dance, Beverly stands as a beacon of creativity, professionalism, and transformative artistry, inspiring generations to push boundaries and reach new heights.
Brad Root (He/Him), Owner and Director of Roots' School of Theatre, Department of Theatre and Dance Alum
Brad Root is a small business owner and youth theatre instructor from Indianapolis. He received his BFA in Acting from Ball State University in 2013. After graduating he moved to New York City, but came back to Indiana every June to teach Mud Creek Theater’s summer program with his wife Mindy. Brad quickly found a real passion for teaching. He continued to run and expand that program over the next nine summers, as well as serve on their board of directors. In 2017 he and his wife decided to take a chance with their newfound passion, and started their own youth program in Fishers Indiana called Roots’ School of Theatre. The school has continued to grow and improve over the last six and a half years. Brad is very grateful for the opportunity to help young performers find their voice, and for the incredible partnership he has with his wife Mindy.
Mar 27, 2024
Wednesday
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School of Art Student Print Sale
10am to 6pm @
Art and Journalism Building, Ball State University
1001 N. McKinley Ave.
Calling all art enthusiasts! Dive into a world of creativity at the School of Art's Student Print Sale. Explore an array of captivating prints crafted by our talented students, showcasing diverse styles and techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging artists and add a unique touch to your art collection!
- Chili Bowl 2024 11am to 1:30pm @ Atrium Cafe, Ball State University Art and Journalism Building, Ball State University
Cost: $15 What happens when Art meets Lunch?
Find out on Wednesday, March 27th at The Atrium!
For $15, you can walk away with
- Your choice of 3 types of Chili with toppings - Cactus Chili, Black Bean (Vegetarian) Chili, or White Chicken Chili
- A beverage
- A one-of-a-kind Handmade Ceramic Chili Bowl made by members of the Ball State Clay Guild!
Don't miss out on this community favorite event, mark your calendars and be sure to stop by for great food and a one-of-a-kind piece of art made by Ball State students.
75% of proceeds donated to Muncie food related charities.
Mar 28, 2024
Thursday
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School of Art Student Print Sale
10am to 6pm @
Art and Journalism Building, Ball State University
1001 N. McKinley Ave.
Calling all art enthusiasts! Dive into a world of creativity at the School of Art's Student Print Sale. Explore an array of captivating prints crafted by our talented students, showcasing diverse styles and techniques. Don't miss this opportunity to support emerging artists and add a unique touch to your art collection!
Apr 1, 2024
Monday
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Inclusive Excellence Concert with Guest Artist Joshua Thompson
1pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Featuring collaborations between our BSU School of Music Students, Inclusive Excellence Committee, & Guest Speaker and Performer, Joshua Thompson.
Joshua Thompson is a pianist, social musicologist, teaching artist, and producer. Known onstage as Sock Joplin, he is increasingly recognized on a national scale for his expertise on classical composers of African descent and the inherent cultural connectivity in the broader aesthetic of Black Arts movements. As the 2020 Beckman Emerging Artist Fellow of the Arts Council of Indianapolis, he successfully completed his residence at the Africana Studies Center for Music and Society at the Berklee School of Music in Boston, followed by a performing/teaching residency at the University of Puget Sound in Tacoma, WA and currently serves as the first Musicologist in Residence for Classical Music Indy.
In 2004, Joshua obtained a Bachelor of Arts in sociology from DePauw University, Greencastle, Indiana. He deftly merged his music and advocacy paths through performances, appearances and working closely with an expanding range of national cultural arts organizations, social agencies, and universities to facilitate access to educational resources. The Arts Council of Indianapolis, the Indiana Arts Commission, Indianapolis Chamber Orchestra, Indianapolis Symphonic Choir, Marian University, Butler University, the University of Puget Sound, Dallas Symphony Orchestra, Dallas Winds, Classical Music Indy, Arts for Lawrence, Arts for Learning, Morning Brown, Inc., Indy Jazz Fest have all worked with Mr. Thompson in this capacity.
Joshua has worked with legendary bassist John Clayton, Smithsonian Research Fellow Dr. William C. Banfield, touring pianist Ric’key Pageot, Pulitzer Prize winner Anthony Davis, renowned clarinetist Anthony McGill, and international operatic soprano Angela Brown.
In October 2019, he was a featured presenter for the popular TED Talk series. His award-winning podcast series “Melanated Moments in Classical Music” with co-host Angela Brown, is currently in its fourth season of production and won 2020 Best Music Podcast from the Black Podcasting Awards and was recently featured in the British publication, Alternative Classical, and the Miami Times.Program
Works to Include Florence Price, Wu Na, Ulysses Kay, and More!
Free Admission
This event is free and open to the public.
Parking
Parking is available in the McKinley Parking Garage (entrance on Ashland Avenue) located immediately south of Sursa Hall. On weekdays, metered parking ($1/hr) is available on the first floor of the garage until 7 p.m. at which time parking is free. This garage is free on weekends.
Apr 3, 2024
Wednesday
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12th Annual Showcase Concert
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: $20 in advance / $25 at the door The 12th Annual Showcase Concert presents a sampling of the School of Music's outstanding large ensembles, chamber groups, and soloists. We invite you to witness the exceptional talent of our students and help support student scholarships!
Apr 9, 2024
Tuesday
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Arts Alive: Thalea String Quartet
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Thalea String Quartet will perform at 7:30 pm in Sursa Hall. The Thalea String Quartet brings their signature vibrancy and emotional commitment to dynamic performances that reflect the past, present, and the future of the string quartet repertoire while celebrating diverse musical traditions from around the world. Fueled by the belief that chamber music is a powerful force for building community and human connection, the Thalea String Quartet has performed across North America, Europe, and China, and has appeared at the Kennedy Center, Massey Hall, and Weill Hall at Carnegie Hall. As a part of their two day residency, the Thalea String Quartet will also give a masterclass on Wednesday, April 10 from 11:00 am to 12:50 pm in Hahn Hall. These events are free and open to the public.
This event is made possible by the Arts Alive program in partnership with the School of Music and the College of Fine Arts.
Apr 10, 2024
Wednesday
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Spring Choreography Projects
7:30pm @
Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University
The Korsgaard Dance Studio is located inside the Ball Gymnasium in Room 213.
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Spring Choreography Projects
Choreographed by BFA Dance Majors
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 10-12 at 7:30 pm
Tickets
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Apr 11, 2024
Thursday
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Spring Choreography Projects
7:30pm @
Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University
The Korsgaard Dance Studio is located inside the Ball Gymnasium in Room 213.
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Spring Choreography Projects
Choreographed by BFA Dance Majors
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 10-12 at 7:30 pm
Tickets
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Apr 12, 2024
Friday
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Spring Choreography Projects
7:30pm @
Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University
The Korsgaard Dance Studio is located inside the Ball Gymnasium in Room 213.
Cost: General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door Spring Choreography Projects
Choreographed by BFA Dance Majors
Korsgaard Dance Studio- April 10-12 at 7:30 pm
Tickets
General Public/Faculty/Staff/Students/Seniors: $6 in advance, $8 at the door
Apr 13, 2024
Saturday
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University Singers 60th Anniversary Spectacular
7pm @
Emens Auditorium, Ball State University
1800 W Riverside Ave
Cost: Ticket Prices Public: Adult: $20 Ball State University: Students/Faculty/Seniors: $15 The Ball State University Singers are extra ecstatic this year for their 2024 Spectacular because this will be our 60th anniversary performance! We are pulling out all the stops for this momentous event. It's a reunion year for all past cast members to enjoy and be recognized, and ALL guest choreographers are Singers alums! The cast features promising new and veteran members bringing their special skills and talents to the stage under the new leadership of Jodi Cotton-Street who is creating a special new event that is sure to be a dazzling display of showmanship and celebration. This must-see event will be a ONE NIGHT ONLY show at 7:00pm April 13th, so be sure to plan ahead with your friends, family, and fans to join the HUNDREDS of audience members cheering on the Singers during our professional-level performance of music throughout the decades! This will be a showing of faith, hope, laughter, and love that you will NOT want to miss!
The ensemble is under the direction of Jodi Cotton-Street.
This is the only full public performance.
Apr 14, 2024
Sunday
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Cardinal Chorus, Vox Anima, and University Choral Union
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
Cost: General Public: $8 in advance / $10 at the door Seniors: $5 in advance / $7 at the door BSU Faculty/Staff: $5 in advance / $7 at the door Students: free* in advance / $5 at the door Under the direction of Andrew Crow and Kerry Glann, the Ball State Choirs present a series of concerts each year featuring a wide range of music from around the world and across the centuries.
The University Choral Union is a large and lively mixed choir that performs a variety of literature, from multicultural pieces to show tunes. The Cardinal Chorus is a tenor-bass ensemble and Vox Anima is a treble-voice ensemble.
Program
These ensembles will conclude their season showcasing songs of love and triumph from widely varying traditions. We will also pay musical tribute to former director of choral activities Douglas Amman and honor our graduating seniors.
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Cardinal Chorus, Vox Anima, and University Choral Union
3pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
-
Spring Choreography Projects
7:30pm @
Korsgaard Dance Studio, Ball State University
The Korsgaard Dance Studio is located inside the Ball Gymnasium in Room 213.
-
Arts Alive: Thalea String Quartet
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
-
12th Annual Showcase Concert
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
-
Inclusive Excellence Concert with Guest Artist Joshua Thompson
1pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
- Chili Bowl 2024 11am to 1:30pm @ Atrium Cafe, Ball State University Art and Journalism Building, Ball State University
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School of Art Student Print Sale
10am to 6pm @
Art and Journalism Building, Ball State University
1001 N. McKinley Ave.
-
CFA Talks
5pm @
Pruis Hall, Ball State University
- Don't Unlock the Door 2:30pm @ Cave Theatre, Ball State University The Cave is located on the basement level of the Arts and Communications Building.
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Ball State Wind Ensemble and Wind Symphony
7:30pm @
Sursa Performance Hall, Ball State University
Corner of Riverside and McKinley
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Don't Unlock the Door
7:30pm @
Cave Theatre, Ball State University
The Cave is located on the basement level of the Arts and Communications Building.