UChicago Arts

The arts are central to the mission of the University of Chicago. With a strong tradition of cross-disciplinary practices, intricately mixed with intellectual curiosity and creative energy, the University fosters a bustling arts community on Chicago’s South Side.

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Student bassist discovers a new world of music

Orchestral tour of China brings third-year Kirsten Paige a global view of music theory and performance.


Rachel Cromidas

Mysteries of nature move artist

Insect dances inspire Julia Oldham, MFA’05, in video pieces that explore the basis of human communication.


University of Chicago Magazine

Madelaine Jerousek-Smith

Smart comedy built Second City success

As theater turns 50, co-founder Sahlins recalls how UChicago lessons, audiences built foundation.


Susie Allen

Building a 'beacon of light' for the arts

Architects’ vision for new Logan Arts Center merges arts theory, practice.


Lisa Pevtzow

Jeremy Manier

Art scholar sparks conversation between China and Chicago

Event to showcase innovative research that improves fuel-efficiency.


Lisa Pevtzow

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