SMTD Alumni Award Reception & Lecture with Briana Ashley Stuart ((BFA ’13, dance; BA ’13, sociology)

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Join Briana Ashley Stuart, a Detroit native, University of Michigan alum, and internationally recognized dancer based in Brussels, for an engaging symposium exploring the intersection of arts and entrepreneurship. Hosted at Stamps Auditorium on North Campus, this special event will feature a talk on navigating the global arts industry, a Q&A session, and a Zoom conversation with international artists and creative entrepreneurs. This program also celebrates Stuart’s recent Alumni Award from the SMTD Alumni Board.

Don’t miss this inspiring exchange of ideas on sustaining a career in the arts!

Reception 6:30-7:30pm (Stamps Lobby)
Presentation 7:30-9:00pm (Stamps Auditorium)

This event is part of a two-week residency with Briana Ashley Stuart supported by a Visiting Artist Grant from the U-M Arts Initiative.

ABOUT THE GUEST ARTIST

An international performing artist, choreographer, public speaker, teaching artist, and dance entrepreneur, BRIANA ASHLEY STUART is a thriving artist based in Brussels, Belgium and originally from Detroit, Michigan. Briana has a passion for inspiring and empowering other passionate artists, audiences, and dance students to maximize their creative dreams and potential. Through performances, workshops, and public speaking, she generously shares her insight and expertise, in movement and dance, choreography, and dance entrepreneurship. As an international artist, Briana values cultural exchange, collaboration, and mentorship. She understands the aspirations and challenges of being a dancer and seeks to inspire dancers to discover their truth and power in the arts.