Creative, performing arts showcased at festival (March 26, 2008)

It’s creative, quirky, with great visuals and lots of performance. The New Mind Space Pillow Fight, in other words, is a great fit for the 7th annual UTM Art Festival.

The pillow fight, to be held this evening along with other events, promises the possibility of physical activity, artistic expression and lots of fun – all part of U of T Mississauga’s celebration of the creative and performing arts. Every year, students in residence share their talents in the areas of vocal and instrumental music, dance, theatre and visual and digital arts. The three-day celebration culminates in an annual showcase where student performers and contributors have an opportunity to win more than $3,000 in awards recognizing their talents.

“This is an important event in the life of our campus community,” says Chris McGrath, assistant dean, student affairs. “Each year, we are amazed by the range of talent on campus – from hilarious stand-up comedians to incredible sculptors. We can be really proud of the ways in which our students express themselves through the creative and performing arts.”

All events are free except for the final showcase. Events include:

Wednesday, March 26:

*New Mind Space Pillow Fight
Oscar Peterson Hall
5 p.m.

*Blackwood Graduating Student Exhibition
Blackwood Gallery, Kaneff Centre
5:30 p.m.

*Film Screening: The Diving Bell and the Butterfly
AMC Theatre Mississauga
Bus departs Oscar Peterson Hall at 6:30 p.m.


Thursday, March 27:

*Individual student projects – plays written, produced, directed and acted by students
Erindale Studio Theatre
7-10 p.m.


Friday, March 28

*The Art Festival Showcase
CCT Atrium and Room 1080
Visual Art display starting at 6 p.m.
Performance Showcase, 7-9:30 p.m.
Admission: $10 (tickets available at door or in the lobby of Oscar Peterson Hall, daily from 12 noon)

The UTM Art Festival is organized by the student-led Artistic Resource Team, and is sponsored by a wide range of campus departments and other supporters.