Alumni/ae in the Arts
During Wintersession, Veep’s David Mandel ’92 returns to his alma mater (where he learned his craft despite skipping classes) to share the craft of comedy writing and paths to Hollywood.
Exploring the Promised Land
Playwright Antoinette Nwandu ’02 talks about her art as the act of editing – and keenly observing the narratives of the past and the headlines of today. She’s holding a Wintersession workshop about her play Pass Over.
Poet Joan Naviyuk Kane '00: Creating new songs
Artmaking as a conversation
Adriana Colón '12 says artists are scavengers, always asking "What can I make from this?" She will be on campus coaching the cast of West Side Story on performance technique, cultural sensitivity and representation.
The power of the story song
Three recent alumni talk about musical theater, composing and the ways Harvard facilitated their paths to Broadway. They’ll be on campus Oct. 18.
Harvard Art Journal turns 25
The revival edition of Harvard Art Journal gives a voice to writers and shines a light on artists and exhibitions, schools and the importance of art in our lives.
2019
Oct
18
How does the music of musical theater get made? What are the elements of a strong musical theater song? What does a music director do? Who better to ask than three recent alumni who are working professionals in the musical theater world of Broadway! Isaac Alter '16, Cynthia Meng '15 and Madeline Smith '14...
2019
Oct
18
Time for food and conversation! ArtsBites is the OFA round-table discussion series with undergraduate students and visiting artists. On October 18, we're partnering with the
2019
May
03
Harvard Jazz Bands, led by saxophonist Yosvany Terry and trumpet player Mark Olson, will present the annual jazz concert May 3 on the Science Center Plaza during Harvard's
2019
May
02
U.S. Poet Laureate and Pulitzer Prize-winning poet
2017
Dec
17
2017
Dec
15
2017
Dec
15
Full circle with "The Owl Answers"
The Owl Answers was written during foment in the 1960s. The assistant director on the new TDM production has found resonance for her understanding of history, theater and identity.
2017
Sep
23
Accomplished banker and leader at Morgan Stanley, author and gospel singer, Carla Harris will discuss her trials and triumphs in her corporate journey as well as how the arts, giving back and honoring female friendships played a primary role in her success and life. The discussion will be moderated by Anne Ackerley ‘84, HBS ’88, managing director at BlackRock.