For over 30 years, CSU Summer Arts has assembled some of the world’s best creative artists to teach and inspire students across all art genres. Fresno State is in its fourth consecutive year (and 17th year overall) of hosting the festival and will welcome over 400 students who will immerse themselves into their crafts this summer. Registration is now open.
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“You will work harder than you probably ever have at your chosen craft with a focus not allowed in your everyday life. You will suffer something of yourself, overcome and transform into a stronger artist. What other experience offers this?”
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2020 course offerings have something for everyone, so if you’ve ever thought about doing something new and different, now is the time.
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Join famed authors Terese Marie Mailhot and Lidia Yuknavitch at 7 p.m., Saturday, July 20, at the John Wright Theatre for an evening of readings from their acclaimed memoirs.
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The Los Angeles-based dance company is internationally known for their ability to combine elements of contemporary dance with martial arts, acrobatics, gymnastics and hip-hop. They will present their highly anticipated dance, “DIAVOLO Past, Present, Future…Volo” to fans in Fresno.
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Johnson’s drawings and sculptures tell tales and layered narratives that speak of his travels and adventures throughout everyday life. Johnson will speak on the way he uses drawings and sculptures to bring inanimate to life.
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A breathtaking solo performance, “Crastchep” synthesizes dance, music, and theatre and uses a range of feminine imagery and performative language to examine the female body and voice.
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Participants will present their original solo performances, showcase dynamic dance routines and exhibit one-of-a-kind artwork. The final show will be action-packed with students interpreting some of Shakespeare’s most famous fight scenes as they act and demonstrate their stage-fighting acumen.
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A champion of the arts and a scholar of the humanities, Dr. Honora Chapman, associate dean of the Fresno State College of Arts and Humanities, is one of the top supporters of CSU Summer Arts. Click here to learn more about the Summer Arts performances, student showcases, and festival.
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Fresno State and CSU Summer Arts will present an evening of readings with acclaimed authors Ryka Aoki and Daniel Olivas at 4 p.m. Saturday, July 6, at the John Wright Theatre.
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