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Rental Partner: University of Washington Office of Public Lectures presents
Peter Sellars
The Art of Refuge, Resistance and Regeneration
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EVENT NOTES
Doors for this event will open at 5:30 PM.
BAG POLICY
There is a clear bag policy for this event and bags will be searched at the doors; see policy details below.
Presented by the University of Washington Office of Public Lectures. For questions about this event, please contact lectures@uw.edu.
The arts offer a protected and empowered public space for civic imagination, collective courage, exhilaration, and moral renewal. Their insight, compassion, and creativity provide vital tools for addressing the complexities of divided times. In institutions as varied as hospitals, prisons, schools, courts, businesses, international diplomacy—and within the fabric of our own families—the arts bring shared ideals and imaginative problem-solving to the forefront.
Human and humane, the arts open space for rethinking through visceral, participatory, and immersive experiences grounded in sound, movement, light, and revelation. They foster mutual trust and deeper understanding through emotional and sensory engagement.
Peter Sellars will share real-world examples drawn from a lifetime of cross-cultural, cross-disciplinary artistic collaborations around the globe—demonstrating how art responds to crisis and catalyzes social transformation in an era of profound stakes.
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MacArthur Fellow Peter Sellars is a distinguished professor in UCLA’s Department of World Arts and Cultures/Dance, where he has taught since 1988. Known for his bold explorations of complex moral issues—including race, war, poverty, and the global refugee crisis—he has shaped transformative courses such as Art as Moral Action and Art as Social Action.
Sellars has earned international acclaim for his groundbreaking interpretations of artistic masterpieces and his visionary collaborations with a diverse range of creative artists over three decades. His work consistently pushes boundaries, using the arts as a vehicle for social and cultural dialogue.
UW Office of Public Lectures Event Bag Policy
In an effort to improve your safety, the University of Washington has implemented a bag policy for all public lectures held at Town Hall Seattle. This policy limits the size and types of bags that are permitted inside the venue. This policy will enhance safety at our lectures as a clear bag is easily and quickly searched.
Approved bags include clear plastic, vinyl, or PVC bags that do not exceed 12″ x 6″ x 12″, one-gallon clear, re-sealable plastic storage bags, and small clutch bags no larger than 4.5″ x 6.5″ (approximately the size of a hand) with or without a handle or strap. Prohibited bags include but are not limited to purses, backpacks, diaper bags, binocular cases, camera cases, fanny packs, luggage, seat cushions with a zipper, any bag larger than the permissible size, and any bag that is not clear.
For questions about this event, contact lectures@uw.edu.
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