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Celebrating Three Decades — The 30th Anniversary of the Linehan Artist Scholars Program
May 2 - May 3
Location: Performing Arts and Humanities Building
UMBC celebrates the first 30 years of the Linehan Artist Scholars Program! This milestone is significant in UMBC’s history both as a scholars program and as a reflection of the university’s commitment to the arts.
Friday will be an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with one another during a reception before theatre and music performances and a salsa dance event. Saturday is a chance for guests to celebrate the achievements of program participants, experience the Linehan Alumni Gallery, and share a meal together.
Friday, May 2, 5:30 – 7:30 p.m.
Linehan Alumni & Arts Faculty Reception
The focus is on reconnecting: we invite Linehan alumni and arts faculty to join us for a reception that includes an Alumni Gallery — a display of images submitted by alumni that highlights their Linehan Artist Scholar experience. It’s a great opportunity to connect with and across cohorts, as well as with faculty members. Following the reception, attendees can choose to attend a theatre production, a music concert, or partake in a salsa dance event.
Saturday, May 3, 10 – 11 a.m.
Arts Boulevard
Art knows no boundaries, and we are celebrating our program’s commitment to the arts through energetic performances and interactive engagements organized by the first-year scholars using the outdoor spaces in front of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building. the Arts Boulevard includes a commissioned work by the Visual Art Installation Course, SP2025.
Saturday, May 3, 10 a.m. – 3 p.m.
Alumni Gallery
Step into a time capsule of images and videos shared by our alumni community, which provide insight into the Linehan Artist Scholar experience.
Saturday, May 3, 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Celebration Concert
Linehan Concert Hall will provide the perfect backdrop for a vibrant interdisciplinary program celebrating the tremendous achievements of Linehan Artist Scholars Program students and alumni. (Doors will open at 11:10 a.m.)
Saturday, May 3, 1 – 2:30 p.m.
Lunch
Following the program, guests will enjoy lunch while experiencing the Linehan Alumni Gallery, organized exclusively for this event.
For complete information, including registration, please visit the Linehan Artist Scholars Program.