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Now in its ninth year, UCF Celebrates the Arts is coming to Dr. Phillips Center

April 2-15, 2023

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In the News

Orlando Sentinel: Megan Hilty, PBS Stars and More at UCF Celebrates the Arts

March 14, 2023 Megan Hilty and PBS stars join the lineup of events for UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023 as part of WUCF’s 10 year anniversary.

Free Events in Orlando This April: UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023

March 06, 2023 The annual UCF Celebrates the Arts festival offers a variety of free music, visual arts, humanities and kid-friendly events at Dr. Phillips Center for the Performing Arts from April 2 through 15.

Alumna Uses Color, Texture to Create Surrealistic Wonderlands

February 28, 2023 School of Visual Arts and Design alumna Cheryl Tall ’74 will display her artwork at the Sparks Gallery March 12-April 30.

UCF Celebrates the Arts 2023 Has Something for Everyone

February 20, 2023 UCF’s annual festival of creativity returns April 2–15 with a wide range of affordable events. Tickets for select events are available now, with the remainder of events available Feb. 24 and March 3.

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JOB OPENINGS

Instructor or Lecturer, Character Animation

SVAD at UCF invites applicants for a nine-month, non-tenure earning instructor or lecturer position in Character Animation. The anticipated start date is August 8, 2023.