Arts
Visiting Artists
Bringing New Voices to Campus
Kimball Union brings talented professional artists to campus to broaden student's perceptions of art and performance, making artistic experiences accessible for all.
By tapping into a network of artistic performers and alumni artists, KUA brings a rich variety of artists to campus throughout the year to engage with art classes, workshop with the Arts Scholar Program, and perform for the entire community.
By tapping into a network of artistic performers and alumni artists, KUA brings a rich variety of artists to campus throughout the year to engage with art classes, workshop with the Arts Scholar Program, and perform for the entire community.
Recent Visiting Artists
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Bboy J Wall and Bboy Delma
During renovations at the Hopkins Center at Dartmouth College, KUA hosted a performance by 23 Skidoo and the Secret Agency. Prior to the show, Bboy J Wall and Bboy Delma gave a masterclass with KUA's Dance Ensemble while students in the theater tech program worked side-by-side with the Hopkins Center technical staff. -
Chance Emerson
Chance Emerson kicked off a year-long series of "Flick Gigs" - Friday evening performances open to everyone in the KUA community. Emerson is a Taiwanese-American singer-songwriter from Hong Kong based in Providence, RI. His music is described as a unique blend of heartfelt folky stomp-and-holler with modern pop sensibilities. -
The Akwaaba Ensemble
Members of the Akwaaka Ensemble visited KUA to run master classes with Dance and Music Activities. Theo Nii Martey, the Artistic Director of the ensemble, taught the students of Dance Activity the Kpanlogo, a social and celebratory dance from the southern part of Accra in Ghana, West Africa.Read More -
Somi
Jazz vocalist, composer, and writer, Somi, visited KUA Arts Scholar students while in the area for a performance at Dartmouth College's Hopkins Center. Students gained insight from Somi, a unique storyteller whom the New York Times described as "a performer in full command of her instrument and powers." -
Millie Heckler
Vermont-based house and hip hop dancer, Millie Heckler, worked with students, exploring the history and fundamentals of hip-hop and house music. Described as an interdisciplinary artist who merges movement, voice and original music, Millie is the 2024 Artist-in-Residence at the Vermont Dance Alliance and just finished a tour of her dance theater work.
Upcoming Arts Events
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Seeing all of the different artists, especially musicians, come through campus has been quite helpful in figuring out what I want to do in the future, especially since I’m looking to major in music in college.
Arts Scholar Program
Explore the Arts Scholar Program, one of KUA’s signature programs for students passionate about visual and performing arts.
