SMU Meadows School of the Arts

Kick off the holiday season with the SMU Student Foundation at the Celebration of Lights on Monday, December 2! ?? Starting at 7 PM on Dallas Hall Lawn, the tree lighting ceremony will include carols performed by SMU students and a reading of the Christmas Story by President R. Gerald Turner. The festivities will continue with reindeer straight from the North Pole, hot cocoa, festive treats and more! We can't wait to see you there. #smu #smumeadows #treelighting

Join us for SMU Dance Open House Day on Friday, Nov 22! Experience our vibrant dance community with open classes, a Fall Dance Concert, and a networking reception. For prospective students, this day offers valuable insights into the life of an SMU Dance major. For studio owners and educators, this event will spark ideas for future collaborations and give you a closer look at the high-caliber training we offer. Discover what makes SMU Meadows Division of Dance unique! Learn more about SMU Dance here: https://buff.ly/4eFAZn9 #SMUDance #SMU #DanceLife

Experience timeless masterpieces as the Meadows Wind Ensemble plays the Classics on Nov. 22 at 7:30 p.m. in Caruth Auditorium. This year’s program, chosen by ensemble members, features works by Strauss, Schoenberg, Gabrieli, and Resighi. Purchase tickets here: https://buff.ly/42DQ5Fi #smumeadows #smumusic #smu

Explore student-curated works at the Hawn Gallery! Join us for the exhibition opening of "Decoding: Hidden Traces in Contemporary Drawing," featuring rarely seen drawings and works from SMU’s University Art Collection. #smumeadows #smu #smuart

Check out the latest Meadows on the Mic podcast episode with Parisa Khobdeh! She is a Visiting Assistant Professor of Practice and Artist-in-Residence from the Division of Dance. Khobdeh is an SMU Meadows alum who was recruited while still in school to join the famous Paul Taylor Dance Company, where she had an incredible career performing all over the world. Listen here: https://buff.ly/40VWQn5 #smu #smumeadows #smudance

Join us on Wednesday, Nov. 20, for the Fall Dance Concert! The performance opens with a premiere by Carter Alexander, Artist-in-Residence in the Division of Dance. Tickets are $18 for adults, $13 for seniors, and $12 for students, faculty, and staff. We're excited to see you there! Buy your tickets here: https://buff.ly/42DQ5Fi #smu #smumeadows #smudance

This week's spotlight features SMU Theatre alum Bridget Melton (B.F.A. '05)! Melton shares how she built on her experience working in the Meadows Ticketing Office to forge her career in arts accessibility through audio description. Read her story: https://buff.ly/3AKL0BF #smu #smualumni #smumeadows

On Nov. 8, Caruth Auditorium came alive as the SMU community celebrated A Grand Night for Singing, honoring Barbara Hill Moore’s 50 years of music and mentorship! #smumeadows #barbarahillmoore #smu

Mark your calendars for TOMORROW for the Emerging Sounds Fall Concert at 7:30 p.m. in the Owens Arts Center. This free event will not disappoint! #smu #smumeadows #events

Dr. Quan Xie, an advertising professor at Southern Methodist University, recently co-authored a study exploring how marketers can effectively use virtual influencers to promote socially responsible behaviors. Click the link to learn more! https://buff.ly/4hIMDAn #smumeadows #smu