Arts Events
We welcome both campus and community to celebrate our signature and special arts events with us. Become a part of our audience and support our talented students and faculty in art, music, and theatre. UWG also brings in visiting artists throughout the year to give talks, perform, and exhibit their work.
An Evening with Artina McCain, Winner of the Blackwell Prize in Music
An Evening with Artina McCain, Winner of the Blackwell Prize in Music
Tuesday, April 22 / UWG Newnan
Sunday, April 27 / UWG Carrollton, Humanities Building Atrium
Event times: 6:00 reception, 6:30 performance
Free Admission
Please join us for an intimate piano performance by Artina McCain, winner of the inaugural Blackwell Prize in Music. The New York Times has called her a "virtuoso pianist," and she has performed at Wigmore Hall and Barbican Centre in London, Weill Hall at Carnegie, Merkin Hall in New York City, and many more. Read more
The Sound of Music
The Sound of Music
Carrollton Center for the Arts
- April 24-26, 7:30 p.m.
- April 26-27, 2:00 p.m.
Co-produced with the CCA and their youth ensemble, the hills of Carrollton will be alive with the sound of music! One of the most renowned musicals of the era, The Sound of Music follows the Von Trapp family as they sing their way through the perils of wartime, nazi oppression, and a burgeoning love story. Directed by Pauline Gagnon.
UWG Symphonic Band
UWG Symphonic Band
Tuesday, April 29, 7:30 p.m.
Townsend Center for the Performing Arts
Free Admission
UWG Brass Ensemble
UWG Brass Ensemble
Wednesday, April 30, 7:30 p.m.
Townsend Center for the Performing Arts
Free Admission
The Poet Sings
The Poet Sings
Thursday, May 1, 7:30 p.m.
Townsend Center for the Performing Arts
UWG Concert Choir and Chamber Singers highlight choral works inspired by a range of poignant poetry, celebrating both prominent and emerging poets. The event will also debut a new composition by the winner of UWG's inaugural student choral composition contest.
Free Admission
UWG Jazz Ensemble
UWG Jazz Ensemble
Monday, May 5, 7:30 p.m.
Townsend Center for the Performing Arts
Free Admission