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'Napoleon Dynamite' Actor Jon Heder on His CFAC Education Opening Hollywood Doors

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
March 17, 2026 02:48 PM
The Actor Behind ‘Napoleon Dynamite,’ ‘Surf’s Up’ And ‘Blades Of Glory’ Reflects On Film, Art And His Time At BYU
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BYU Alum Ben Hoppe’s Unscripted Path from Acting Dreams to Disney Voices

By Chloe Kearns
March 13, 2026 11:00 AM
From Theatre Student to Disney Creative Director, Hoppe Shares Lessons on Adaptability, Relationships and the Power of Storytelling.
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March School of Music Performances Sure to Bring You Good Luck

By Abby Cheney
March 06, 2026 04:16 PM
What's better than celebrating leprechauns in March? Celebrating music! Come enjoy musical talent sure to send you over the rainbow.
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Romantic Chaos Unfolds in BYU’s Production of ‘Twelfth Night’

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
March 03, 2026 03:14 PM
Get Tickets for Shakespeare’s ‘Twelfth Night,’ directed by Adam Houghton, Today!
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Broadway Revue Highlights Student Talent and Creative Leadership

By Chloe Kearns
February 27, 2026 03:00 PM
From Direction to Choreography, MDT Students Bring Full-Scale Production to Life.
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BYU Philharmonic Orchestra Performs Live Musical Score to 'How to Train Your Dragon'

By Abby Cheney
February 27, 2026 02:13 PM
This February, the Brigham Young University Philharmonic Orchestra performed the beloved 'How to Train Your Dragon' soundtrack live in concert. The movie played in the background, while the orchestra performed the Academy Award-nominated score.
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Connecting at the School of Communications Fair

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
February 27, 2026 12:17 PM
The School of Communications Held Its Annual Career Fair to Encourage Students to Network With Companies for Future Job and Internship Opportunities.
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BYU Student to Olympic Broadcaster: Todd Harris on Journalism

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
February 26, 2026 12:48 PM
From Producing News as a Student to Calling the Olympic Games, Brigham Young University Alum Todd Harris Explores His Journalism Career.
3 Min Read
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BYU Theatre and Media Arts Faculty Take Center Stage at Film Showcase

By Chloe Kearns
February 25, 2026 03:11 PM
Event Spotlights Faculty-Created Films Shaped Through Close Collaboration with Students and Alumni.
1 Min Read
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Paige Crosland Anderson Finds the Perfect Blend of Art and Motherhood

By Chloe Kearns
February 23, 2026 04:03 PM
How the BYU Alum Turned Her Passion for Patterns Into a Professional Art Career While Raising a Young Family.
3 Min Read
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Faith + Works: Jen Watson on How Faith and Art Shape New Perspectives

By Abby Cheney
February 20, 2026 02:01 PM
“I know that my work is a natural extension of my experiences and my spirituality. I am a spiritual being with the gift of noticing patterns and details.”
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'Aperture': BYU Students Collaborate with Renowned Choreographers for Contemporary Performance

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
February 19, 2026 03:24 PM
Brigham Young University’s Contemporary Dance Theatre Performs Shining New Choreography in ‘Aperture’
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Upcoming Events

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Print Study Room: Japanese Woodblock Prints

Wednesday, March 18 - Thursday, March 19
Iconic Japanese woodblock prints are on view from 10 AM - 4 PM.
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'The MOAcademy Awards': A Gallery Talk with the MOA Staff

12:10 PM - 12:40 PM
Wednesday, March 18
Which artworks would our staff give awards to? Find out at this one-of-a-kind Gallery Talk!
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Film Screening: The Innocents

3:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday, March 18
The film 'The Innocents' is an 80 minute documentary film about the creation of a performance art piece of the same name by percussionists Allen Ott and John Lane.
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Arts & Entertainment

Twelfth Night

7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 18
Mistaken identities, unspoken longings, and troublesome letters feature in this favorite of all Shakespeare’s comedies.
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Allen Otte and John Lane Percussion Duo

7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 18
Percussionists Allen Otte and John Lane tell the stories of prison exonerees in this powerful recital.
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School of Music

Flute Studio Recital

7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 18
Flute performance majors share their hard work in a beautiful evening of music.
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Arts & Entertainment

Jazz Lab Band

7:30 PM
Wednesday, March 18
The Jazz Lab Band at BYU emphasizes the foundational compositions and elements of jazz, including swing, blues, and improvisation.
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Group for Computer Music in Concert

7:00 PM
Thursday, March 19
Experience a fusion of digital innovation and artistic expression as the BYU Group for Computer Music student ensemble performs vibrant electronic music compositions.
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Twelfth Night

7:30 PM
Thursday, March 19
Mistaken identities, unspoken longings, and troublesome letters feature in this favorite of all Shakespeare’s comedies.
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Honors Quartet

7:30 PM
Thursday, March 19
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Twelfth Night

7:30 PM
Friday, March 20
Mistaken identities, unspoken longings, and troublesome letters feature in this favorite of all Shakespeare’s comedies.
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Open Studio – Perspective

11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Saturday, March 21
Open studio is our art-making event for all ages, with new activities each month!
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College Construction

Updates on the Arts and Music Buildings
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Academic Areas

Department of Art

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Department of Dance

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Department of Design

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Department of Theatre and Media Arts

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School of Communications

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School of Music

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