NextNOW Fest: WMUC Local Artist Showcase

Enjoy tunes by area artists courtesy of WMUC 90.5!

WMUC is the official radio station of College Park broadcasting at 90.5 FM in luscious stereo, with an increased broadcast power of 30 watts! So lock in 90.5 FM on your radio and on your portable listening device. "Turn on, tune in and let us groove.

NextNOW Fest: Closing Night–Paint & Sip

Bring your friends and enjoy a night of artistic expression at our Paint & Sip at The Hall CP! Join local artist collective, Paint Amore, as they take you step-by-step through creating your very own masterpiece. No art experience required!

Registration includes materials, instruction and one drink ticket for a beverage of your choice (soda, beer, wine, rail mixed drink). Painting begins promptly at the scheduled start time, so we recommend that you arrive 15-30 minutes early to get settled. This event is recommended for individuals 18 years or older.

NextNOW Fest: Blacklight Painting Workshop

Create art that beautifies dark spaces with this blacklight painting workshop! The workshop will last 2 hours. All supplies are included. Registration begins via TerpLink on Monday, August 28, 2023; limited space available. Only open to current UMD students.

NextNOW Fest: Opening Reception for What We Do After–New Acquisitions from the Contemporary Art Purchasing Program 2023

This fall, the Stamp Gallery at the University of Maryland presents "What We Do After: CAPP New Arrivals 2023," an exhibition of artwork acquired this year by the University’s Contemporary Art Purchasing Program (CAPP). On view August 28 through September 30, the exhibition features nine artworks by seven emerging and mid-career artists: Rachel Garber Cole, Homosocial, Megan Lewis, Beverly Price, Gabriella Vainsencher, Ingrid Weyland and Jenny Wu.

NextNOW Fest: CAPP Collection Tour

Join Stamp Gallery staff on a tour of the STAMP's own student-led art collection, the CAPP Collection! This collection of over 70 artworks has been selected by students participating in the Contemporary Art Purchasing Program since 2005. Join this tour to learn more about the STAMP's public art collection!

The tour will begin at Stamp Gallery.

NextNOW Fest

Explore arts venues and spaces at the Parren J. Mitchell Art-Sociology Building, including the UMD Art Gallery, the Michelle Smith Collaboratory for Visual Culture and much, much more!

Tuesday, September 12 Schedule:

NextNOW Fest: Crocheting Workshop

Members of Crocheting for a Cause lead you in knitting and crocheting! You'll socialize and contribute to the baby hats and baby blankets the club regularly donates to local hospitals. If you’re new to crocheting or knitting, don’t pass on this opportunity to learn the basics and join a cause!

This event will be held in Studio A at Adele H. Stamp Student Union.

NextNOW Fest: GradTerp Crafting Sessions–Paper Quilling Workshop

Paper quilling is the art of cutting paper into long thin strips, rolling and pinching the pieces into different shapes, and then gluing the shapes together to form decorative art.

Each workshop will last 90 minutes. All supplies are included. Registration begins via TerpLink on Monday, August 28, 2023; limited space available. Only open to current UMD graduate students. This event will take place at Stamp Student Union in the Charles Carroll A 2203K room.

NextNOW Fest: Silent Disc-Glo

An ongoing partnership with Student Entertainment Events (SEE), the Silent Disc-Glo is a dance party, but with a twist! Through a set of wireless headphones, listen to one of three live DJs (including one from Terrapin Record Label!), all playing totally different musical styles. This silent dance party is surreal, bizarre and outrageously fun.

No entry will be permitted after 12:30AM.

NextNOW Fest: Swing Dance Workshop

Swing by this swing workshop that will teach you some enviable moves!

About NextNOW Fest

Started in 2014, The Clarice’s annual NextNOW Fest is an inspiring arts experience that celebrates imagination, creativity and community. By amplifying the voices of intriguing, inventive artists from around campus and our community, NextNOW Fest creates a forward-looking microcosm where art transforms our future and connects us all.

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