The Texas Woman’s University (TWU) School of the Arts & Design is set to present the ‘Circle of Light,’ an arts-themed festival featuring a variety of performances and exhibitions. The event will be held on December 5, 2024, at Pioneer Circle, located between the Visual Arts and Music Buildings on the TWU campus in Denton, Texas. The festival is scheduled to begin at 5:45 p.m. and will serve as a platform for showcasing the talents of students and faculty from the school’s five divisions: dance, fashion, music, theatre, and visual arts.
The evening’s attractions will include a fashion show starting at 6 p.m., followed by a reading of ‘A Christmas Carol’ at 6:20 p.m., and a joint performance by the Mariachi ensemble and Ballet Folklorico at 6:40 p.m. Chancellor Carine Feyten will also deliver remarks at 7 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be hosted by Professor Steve Young on the steps of the Music Building.
In addition to these live performances, attendees can enjoy various art installations and exhibitions across the campus. Highlights include photo booths, a fashion design exhibition, a collaborative art education project, and laser-cut lantern displays. Visitors are also invited to explore the BFA exhibition in the galleries, a photography exhibition in the hallways, a ceramics exhibition in the basement, and other art projects located in the Fine Arts Building.
The festival will conclude with TWU’s annual ‘A Very Merry Concert’ at 7:30 p.m. in the Margo Jones Performance Hall within the Music Building. Doors for the concert will open at 7 p.m. Tickets are priced at $10 for general admission, $5 for students and seniors, and free for children under 12. All other events are free to attend.
Those requiring accommodations for the event are encouraged to contact Accessibility Services by November 26, 2024, via email at dss@twu.edu or by phone at 940-898-3835. This festival represents a significant opportunity for community engagement and celebration of the arts in Denton, aligning with TWU’s commitment to fostering creative expression and collaboration among its students and faculty.