Lamar Dodd School of Art student Ally Smith sells work at the fall 2024 Dodd Market. The popular sale run by the Dodd Ambassadors hosted more than 90 student artists and attracted over 1,000 visitors this year. (Photo by Sidney Chansamone)

Spotlight on the arts

November

Dive into the World of Arts

Join us for a month long celebration of creativity and culture with the annual Spotlight on the Arts Festival!

Each November, UGA comes alive with a dynamic showcase of literary, visual, and performing arts. Enjoy a rich lineup of events and exhibitions, all highlighting the vibrant arts and humanities community on campus.

Stay just footsteps away from the Performing Arts Center (Opens in a new window) and all the venues where this cultural action unfolds. Plus, take advantage of our complimentary shuttle transportation to and from most venues, so you can focus on enjoying the experience without the hassle of parking.

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Detail of spring blooming flowers on a Yoshino cherry tree with the Chapel Bell tower and a clear blue sky in the background. In foreground are photos of Edward Hirsch and Robin Coste Lewis.

Edward Hirsch and Robin Coste Lewis

Nov. 4, 5:30 p.m., University of Georgia Chapel, This UGA Poetry Festival keynote event features readings and Q&A with celebrated poet Edward Hirsch and Robin Coste Lewis, a National Book Award winner and former poet laureate of Los Angeles.
Performing Arts Center building

Latin American Music Ensemble

Nov. 4, 7:30 p.m., Ramsey Concert Hall, UGA Performing Arts Center, The ensemble focuses on both traditional and contemporary Latin American music, including Afro-Brazilian percussive forms. They often feature a specific country or region in their performances, such as Argentina or Brazil.
Student Sumadyuti Venkatesh performs a classical Indian dance at Tate Plaza during the Spotlight on the Art Student Spotlight.

Student Spotlight

Nov. 5, 10 a.m. – 1 p.m., Tate Plaza and Stage, Each year, Student Spotlight features a wide variety of student groups performing on the outdoor stage at Tate Plaza.

Other events include

  • UGA Poetry Festival: Michael Collier, Vievee Francis, and Garrett Hongo
  • Faculty Artist Series: Damon Denton, Piano
  • Creative Aging Seated Yoga
  • Zine Jam at the Art Library
  • UGA Opera Theatre: Ring of Polykrates
  • Book Launch – “Folk Engineering: Planning Southern Regionalism” by Stephen J. Ramos
  • And many more.
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Student Sebastian Paragas performs an acoustic songwriting set at Tate Plaza during the Spotlight on the Art Student Spotlight.