Global Arts Festival
Ohio University
Global Arts Festival
April 1–6, 2024
College of Fine Arts
Ohio University
12th World Music & Dance Concert
Friday April 5, 2024
Templeton-Blackburn Alumni Memorial Auditorium
The Global Arts Festival Proudly Presents a Distinguished Keynote Speaker
Other Events
• Free Evening Concerts • International Fashion Show • Art Exhibition • Film Screenings • Various Workshops • General Health Screening
CONCERT DIRECTORS
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Prof. Paschal Yao YoungeProfessor of Music EducationProfessor of Music- Ohio University; Author, Multicultural Music Educator, Multi-talented Musician, African Musical Arts Specialist, Ghanaian Traditional Music, and Dance Historian & Executive/ Music Director - Azaguno, Inc.
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Prof. Zelma Badu- YoungeProfessor of Dance, and Director of the School of DanceZelma Badu-Younge, one of the most charismatic cultural fusion artists, captivates her audience as she steps on stage. This mesmerizing performer is considered one of the most electrifying choreographers, with her high-energy synthesis of West African traditions combined with other world dance forms.
Tentative Schedule of Main Events
April 1-6, 2024
MONDAY APRIL 1
5:00pm-7:30 pm
Evening Concert - Baker Front Room
TUESDAY APRIL 2
5:00pm-7:30 pm
Evening Concert - Baker Front Room
WEDNESDAY APRIL 3
7:00pm-9:00 pm
Fashion Show - Baker University Theater
THURSDAY, APRIL 4
11:00am-12:20pm
Keynote speaker: Prof. Emeritus Kofi Agawu
”Interdisciplinary and New Perspectives in Performing and Visualizing the Arts: Theory, Practice, and Research.” - Schoonover Center 145, Scripps College of Communication
5-7:30pm
"World Languages Showcase” - (CIS & Office of Global Affairs co-host)
Contact: paladroi@young-lex.com (Fon) – Pittaya Paladroi-Shane, World Languages Coordinator
5-7:30pm
Arts Exhibition – Seigfred Art Gallery - "MFA Thesis Exhibition”
On View Monday April 1-Saturday April 6 - 12:00 noon-4:00 pm
(Exhibition reception: Thursday April 4 at 5:30pm, David Osei)
7:00pm-8:30pm
Evening Concert - Baker Front Room
FRIDAY, APRIL 5
7:30 pm – 9:00pm
12th World Music and Dance Concert - Memorial Auditorium
Featured Artists: Malgorzata Nowacka-May, Kashtan Ukrainian Dance, Hryhory Kytasty, OU Steel Band, OU Percussion, OU African Dance, and more...