Opening Reception: PORTFOLIO 2012

The University of Texas at Austin Department of Theatre and Dance presents PORTFOLIO 2012, an exciting exhibition celebrating the work of emerging artists in costume design, lighting design, scenery, media, and technology. The annual showcase offers behind-the-scenes access as attendees see imagination manifest itself in works for the stage and film.

Come meet the artists, view the work and enjoy the refreshments at the opening reception on Sunday, April 29.

PORTFOLIO 2012 exhibit dates and hours are as follows:
April 29, 4:00 – 6:00 p.m.
April 30 – May 3, 8:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
May 5, 10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

In conjunction with PORTFOLIO 2012, the department will host a public lecture by scenic designer Thomas A. Walsh on April 29 at 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. in the Oscar G. Brockett Theatre. Walsh has been recognized with an array of awards including an Emmy for his designs for CBS’s critically acclaimed series, “Buddy Faro”, and his origination of the hit ABC series, “Desperate Housewives”, a show for which he designed the pilot and its first 84 episodes.

Walsh’s April 29 lecture “Narrative Design Training for the Digital Sandbox” explores the expansion of digital media and the collaborative nature of creation for film, television and the stage.