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Recent News

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BYU Young Ambassadors Use Song, Dance and the Spirit to Connect with Audiences in the UK

By Abby Cheney
September 18, 2026 01:15 PM
While on Tour With BYU Young Ambassadors, Students Learned How to Adapt to Change and Form Connections On and Off the Stage.
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Steep Canyon Rangers to Open 2026-27 BRAVO! Season

By Chloe Kearns
September 14, 2026 02:48 PM
The Grammy Award-Winning Bluegrass Band Brings Appalachian Sound to BYU on Sept. 17.
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BYU Music Student Jacob Ward Competes as Finalist in Guitar Center’s Drum-Off National Finals

By Abby Cheney
September 11, 2026 03:25 PM
BYU Commercial Music Student Jacob Ward Competes With Renowned Drummers and for Iconic Artists from The Beach Boys, Metallica, Van Halen, and No Doubt.
5 Min Read
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50 Years of Contemporary Dance Theatre: Attend This Weekend’s Documentary Premiere

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
September 11, 2026 12:15 PM
Professor of Dance Marin Roper Worked with Dance History Students to Create a Documentary Exploring the Mission of Contemporary Dance Theatre Over the Last 50 Years. The Documentary Will Screen Sept. 12.
2 Min Read
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Back to School and Back to Music with BYU

By Abby Cheney
September 02, 2026 01:50 PM
This September, Welcome the New Semester With New Musical Performances Sure to Make Your Fall Fantastic, and get a Student Music Pass to Save on Tickets to any School of Music Event.
3 Min Read
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CFAC Faculty and Staff Honored with Awards at 2026 University Conference

By Chloe Kearns
September 01, 2026 01:20 PM
Award Recipients from the College of Fine Arts and Communications Were Announced at the 2026 Annual University Conference and College Meeting.
8 Min Read
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BYU Alum, Professor Kevin Cantrell on Transforming Brands and Stories Through Faith and Design

By Abby Cheney
August 28, 2026 03:57 PM
Cantrell Shares His Experiences Founding a Boutique Design Studio, Illustrating His First Graphic Novel and Embracing New Opportunities
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Pop Culture and Communications: Connecting the Dots in Europe

Ellie Lallatin
By Ellie Lallatin
August 27, 2026 04:38 PM
BYU Student Allison Pope Spent Her Summer Studying in Five European Cities, Learning the Importance of Pop Culture as a Form of Communication
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BYU Students Study Faith Through a Camera Lens

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
August 24, 2026 04:09 PM
BYU Graphic Design Student Mary Nielsen Explores Sacred Sites and Religious Traditions Across Five European Countries on the Light and Truth Study Abroad.
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Dance Alum and Incoming Instructor Bronte Hopkin's Journey with Involvement, Faith and Community

By Abby Cheney
August 20, 2026 02:25 PM
Hopkins has Educated Young Dancers, Worked as a Life Coach and Built Immersive Worlds on Stage in Her Master of Fine Arts Program
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Brad Barber’s ‘States of America’ Brings 50 Stories to America 250

Annie Walker
By Annie Walker
August 19, 2026 01:59 PM
Film Professor’s 16-Year Public Television Documentary Project Features One Person From Every State in the U.S
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American History and Culture: The Artwork Behind the Frontier

By Abby Cheney
August 07, 2026 02:30 PM
Explore Three Exhibits at BYU’s Museum of Art that Capture America’s Diverse History and Culture
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Upcoming Events

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Print Study Room: Dürer

Wednesday, September 23 - Friday, September 25
Witness Albrecht Dürer's iconic works from 10 AM - 4 PM.
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Arts & Entertainment

States of America Film Series

5:00 PM
Wednesday, September 23
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Belknap-Beus Duo

7:30 PM
Thursday, September 24
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World of Dance

7:30 PM
Thursday, September 24
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Art After Dark - Lights! Camera! Jazz!

7:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Friday, September 25
Art After Dark returns September 25!
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World of Dance

7:30 PM
Friday, September 25
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Faculty Recital: Mechanics of the Clarinet

7:30 PM - 8:30 PM
Friday, September 25
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Happy Birthday, USA!: BYU Philharmonic

11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
Saturday, September 26
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Happy Birthday, USA!: BYU Philharmonic (Matinee)

1:30 PM - 2:30 PM
Saturday, September 26
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World of Dance (Matinee)

2:00 PM
Saturday, September 26
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Tunetopia

7:30 PM - 9:00 PM
Saturday, September 26
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An Evening of Theatre, Art and Music: All the Beautiful Things, Earthbound and Heavenward

7:15 PM - 8:15 PM
Monday, September 28
Join Verbatim Theatre for an interdisciplinary evening of art and faith.
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Academic Areas

artwork

Department of Art

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dancer

Department of Dance

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Department of Design

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Department of Theatre and Media Arts

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students

School of Communications

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violinist

School of Music

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