CSU Summer Arts programs will enliven Fresno State in July

For the eighth consecutive year, Fresno State becomes the cultural center of the California State University system in July when CSU Summer Arts takes up lively residence for four weeks.

There are 17 two-week, three-unit courses in this year’s curriculum hosted by Fresno State’s College of Arts and Humanities. About 500 students are expected during the month and the community will benefit from 41 public performances of music, dance, puppets, satire and more.

Such an ambitious program couldn’t happen without the efforts of Fresno State faculty.

One course, “The Complete Jazz Musician,” features Grammy winner Terrence Blanchard, whose sextet kicks off the performance portion of the event on July 2. Fresno State music professor Michael Caldwell coordinates the course in which Blanchard also will serve as a master teacher.

Theatre arts professor Ruth Griffin secured Dell'Arte International for an exciting introduction to physical theatre and Joan Sharma, a professor in the Art and Design Department, is coordinator for “The Digital Eye: The Art of Black and White Photography,” featuring artists Joel Pickford and Bill Kennedy. 

"HT Chen: Spirit of Yesterday and Power of Tomorrow," coordinated by Fresno State theatre arts professor Kenneth Balint, features the New York-based troupe in the kickoff of the second two weeks of Summer Arts on July 16.

For more information on Summer Arts courses call 241.6090.

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• CSU Summer Arts Program