Arts & Culture
Arts Bash adds some sparkle to Stevens Point
The Pointer
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This year’s annual University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point Arts Bash 2009 will showcase dynamic dance and theater performances, demonstrations, a wearable sculpture fashion show and an art sale.
The program will take place on Jan. 31 in the Noel Fine Arts Center from 7 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. The night will also include a dance party in the courtyard following the performances.
“Proceeds of the sale go to the scholarships, so it’s another unique way to support students,” said CJ Robinson, director of development for the College of Fine Arts and Communication.
Arts Bash is put on by UW-SP’s departments of theater and dance and art and design. Over the past six years, the event has raised over $100,000 in scholarship funds for students, making it the leading scholarship program at UW-SP.
Volunteers play a huge role in the success of the event, as it was originally developed by community volunteers and alumni in 2003.
The UW-SP students of the Public Relations Student Society of America have been promoting the program and volunteering their efforts to make certain the night runs smoothly.
“I will be making sure all of the volunteers are in their place and doing their jobs,” said PRSSA president Emily Groves.
The event is also a great way to witness the value of bringing the finest students and faculty to UW-SP, Robinson said.
UW-SP alumnus and world-renowned jewelry designer Thomas Dailing created a custom-made jewel for the event, which will be featured as a raffle prize.
Dailing attended UW-SP for two- and-a-half years and took courses in the metals school, not presently part of the program, under the art department.
“My sole intention was to become a jewelry designer,” said Dailing.
His career launched while attending UW-SP, forcing him to leave school in order to place all of his focus on his dream.
His hope is that “whoever gets it, wears it and someone goes ‘ah, that’s a Thomas Dailing piece,’” he said.
Dailing will be present at the event to reveal his distinct jewel.
“Most importantly, in these economic times, it’s great to see the community rally to support students in this college and on this campus through Arts Bash,” said Robinson.
Attendees of the event are encouraged to wear expressive attire. The cost is $45 in advance and $50 at the door. Tickets can be ordered online at http://www.uwsp.edu/cofac/artsbash/index.html.
