What a Week!

April 4-10

Check out this weekly digest of great online arts & humanities programming from students, faculty, and friends of IU Bloomington.

On Topic With IU

Media School

The Media School has launched a new podcast, On Topic with IU. This podcast will feature experts from across Indiana University to discuss a wide range of topics that impact us all.

Check Out Your Favorite New Podcast

Ascension

IU Contemporary Dance

"Ascension" was choreographed by director of contemporary dance, Elizabeth Shea and composed by Craig Michael Davis. This site-specific piece was choreographed for the Eskenazi Museum of Art.

Move to the Beat

Wagner’s Parsifal

Jacobs School of Music

An archival performance of the classic opera. Based on the Arthurian knight Parsifal and his quest for the Holy Grail, this Game of Thrones-esque masterpiece about redemption is full of magic and miracles, enchanted castles, fantastic forests, and more.

Enjoy this Musical Masterpiece

A Conversation with Jonathan Banks

Indiana University Cinema

The IU Cinema hosted a conversation and interactive Q&A with veteran character actor and IU alumnus Jonathan Banks. The video will be available soon on the Cinema's YouTube channel, and we'll provide a link when it's up.

Listen in on the Conversation

Student Perspectives

IU Arts & Humanities Council

Blog posts from Arts & Humanities Council interns with unique perspectives on Bloomington's cultural scene and the wide world of arts & humanities. This week the Council interns respond to the prompt, "Small Space, Busy Bodies" and share some of their favorite virtual arts activities.

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Remembering our Beginnings

Asian Culture Center

In observance of Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month, this video features reflections and stories from Asian American students at IU. Visit the Asian Culture Center website to learn more about this month's celebrations.

Celebrate Asian American Heritage

Oral History Project

IU Bicentennial

The Oral History Project records, preserves, and makes available to future generations the memories and experiences of IU alumni, faculty, and staff university-wide. Capturing an institutional history of IU not written solely from the perspective of administrators, with a focus on documenting underrepresented voices, provides a better understanding of the broader history of Indiana University.

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Eskenazi Museum: Asian Collection

Eskenazi Museum of Art

From pottery and prints to jewelry and paintings, the Eskenazi's online collection of Asian art includes more than 300 distinct objects spanning centuries and cultures. Browse the collection and read essays about some of the works from museum curators.

Explore the Collection

Student Art on Instagram

Grunwald Gallery

As a preview to the BFA and MFA virtual exhibits later this month, the Grunwald Gallery will be sharing student work from a variety of studio areas: ceramics, digital art, fibers, graphic design, metalsmithing and jewelry design, painting, photography, printmaking, and sculpture on their Instagram page.

Explore Student Art

Straight No Chaser Performs "Africa"

IU Auditorium

Although IU Auditorium is on hold for in-person events, the arts community continues to thrive virtually in this unprecedented time. Indiana University alumni and Auditorium mainstays Straight No Chaser gathered virtually last week to sing one of their staple songs.

Watch "Africa"