The Heart of the Arts at UTRGV
Welcome to a new season in the College of Fine Arts at the University of Texas Rio Grande Valley! This year, we are excited about connecting better with the people of the Rio Grande Valley. One way we are doing this is through a rebranding of arts events as UTRGV Arts, an umbrella that covers the arts events that you see on this website.
Here you can sign up to receive up-to-date program information, purchase tickets online, and see a library of still and motion pictures of past events in one convenient place.
We are also reinvigorating our Patron of the Arts program that will allow you the opportunity to support our arts events through tiers of sponsorship with benefits to attend our many events. Stay tuned for an opportunity to invest in the arts and the amazing students of UTRGV!
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Visual and Performance Art Events for All
Visual and Performance Art Events for All
Theatre
The Department of Theatre produces both live theatre and television/film productions through its production organization, University Productions.
Dance
The Dance Department offers live dance concerts by Ballet Folklorico, the Dance Ensemble, the Ballet Company, and the Ballet Español.
Music
The UTRGV School of Music offers live performances by faculty and student musicians as well as professional guest performers.
Art and Design
The UTRGV School of Art & Design showcases original work by its faculty and students as well as interactive workshops and lectures by guest artists.
Creative Writing
UTRGV’s Department of Creative Writing hosts performances, readings, and presentations by visiting writers, students, and faculty throughout the academic year.
UTRGV Center for Latin American Arts
The Center for Latin American Arts (CLAA) advances scholarship, performances, and the exhibition of arts in the popular, folk, and academic traditions from the United States and Spanish and Portuguese speaking worlds. It brings together a diverse group of faculty that includes scholars from all over the continent who actively study, perform, and exhibit their work.
The Center also provides a place where faculty and students gather to produce, share, and disseminate their work more broadly and promote interdisciplinary collaborations.
Learn More About the CLAA Here
UTRGV Festival of International Books and Arts
The Festival of International Books and Arts (FESTIBA) was established in 2006 to promote the importance of literacy, culture, and the arts to students, parents, educators, and community members throughout the Rio Grande Valley. Each year, FESTIBA celebrates the transformative power of the arts to connect, inspire, and educate.
This year’s theme, Echoes of Identity: Voices Through Time and Culture, invites us explore how literature, music, and the arts capture personal and collective identity, echoing stories passed down through generations and across borders. It invites reflection on heritage, language, tradition, and the evolving narratives that shape who we are.
Learn More About FESTIBA Here
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