Fisk University will host their 93rd annual Spring Arts Festival, beginning Sunday, April 3, and running through Sunday, April 10, 2022. Themed “The Harlem Renaissance Recaptured” the 93rd annual Fisk Spring Arts Festival will showcase the current artistic contributions of students, alumni, faculty, and staff. Among the highlights are performances of God’s Trombones by the Fisk Stage crafters, lectures and a research symposium, art, music, and three special days at the Frist Art Center.
“For nine decades, the Spring Arts Festival has provided an outlet for the many talented students and faculty members that make up our Arts community,” said Persephone Felder-Fentress, organizer of the annual Spring Arts Festival. “There will be no shortage of talent and it is our sincerest hope that our students, faculty, staff, and community members enjoy the many activities throughout the week.”
For more information about the 93rd annual Spring Arts Festival or contact Persephone Felder-Fentress at pffentress@fisk.edu or 615-329-8672.
The full schedule for the 903rd annual Spring Arts Festival is as follows:
Monday, April 4, 2022.
12:01 am. Digital Exhibit. Dr. Brandon Owens, Sr., The Reinhold Weiss Collection. Franklin Library
1:00 pm. Lecture Series: “The Harlem Renaissance, HBCUs, and FISK!” Dr. LaTanya Rogers, Associate Professor, W.E.B. DuBois Honors Program, Director. Appleton Room
4:30 pm “This Love Thing” preview, Appleton Room
7:30 pm. Tory Westbrook, Senior Recital. Appleton Room
Tuesday, April 5, 2022.
1:00 pm Lecture Series. Dr. Anthony Williams, Music in The Harlem Renaissance. Appleton Room
7:00 pm Jazz Ensemble w/Dr. Gary Nash- composer/arranger. Appleton Room
Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
10:00 am Research Symposium. Franklin Library
Thursday, April 7, 2022
10:00 am Student Art Show: “Elevation From Within”; works from the Johnson Collection. Lower Level of Carl Van Vechten Art Gallery Main Gallery
10:00 am – 5:30 pm Fisk at The Frist. Frist Art Museum
6:00 pm GOD’S TROMBONES, by James Weldon Johnson. Stagecrafters Production. Chapel $10.00 General Admission
8:00 pm Student Fashion Show. Cravath Grounds / Gym (Back-up)
Friday, April 8, 2022
10:00 am -5:30 pmFisk at The Frist. Frist Art Museum
6:00 pm GOD’S TROMBONES, by James Weldon Johnson. Stagecrafters Production. Chapel $10.00 General Admission
8:00 pm Jada Spight, Senior Recital. Appleton Room
Saturday, April 9, 2022
1:00 am – 5:00 pm Spring Fest (FAB)
10:00 am – 5:30 pm.Fisk at The Frist. Frist Art Museum
6:00 pm GOD’S TROMBONES, by James Weldon Johnson. Stagecrafters Production. Chapel $10.00 General Admission
Sunday, April 10, 2022
1:00 – 5:30 pm Fisk at The Frist. Frist Art Museum
2:00 pm GOD’S TROMBONES, by James Weldon Johnson. Stagecrafters Production. Chapel. $10.00 General Admission
