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directed short plays in an intimate theatre setting.
“We’re always into outreach,” Jirges says. “We want to invite
people to be on campus, and ArtsQuest is a tool to do this.”
ArtsQuest invites awareness, participation and conversation.
Humanities scholar Clay Jenkinson will open a forum for
thought and conversation about “Energy, Environment and
Ethics” and show excerpts of his and David Swenson’s documentary,
“When the Landscape is Quiet Again: The Legacy of
Art Link” on May 5 from 3 p.m. to 5 p.m. in the NECE building.
Artists help tell the story of who we are. Jirges explains,
“Art is our visual history—there’s always a tie between art as
self-reflective and a reflection of the times. Art is vital to society.
It influences us, permeates our lives and is in more places
than we imagine.”
Ancient Greeks used to celebrate spring with a festival
honoring Dionysus, god of artists and rebirth. Most of the
great Greek plays were written to be performed at the feast of
Dionysus.
From plays to woodworking to raku firings to concerts,
ArtsQuest is a celebration of life for anyone who wants to
awaken to the world. For more information, visit BSC’s website
at www.bismarckstate.edu./artsquest.
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