SPARK! 16th Annual Visions and Voices Kickoff and Arts Fest

USC Visions and Voices

Kick off the 2021–22 year IN PERSON and celebrate the powerful role the arts play in uplifting, inspiring, and connecting our community!

Hahn Plaza, Bovard Lawn & Trousdale Parkway

RSVP requested. Open to USC students only. All USC students, including incoming, continuing, and graduate students, are invited to attend.This dynamic festival of live performances, immersive installations, and interactive experiences is part of the <a href="https://campusactivities.usc.edu/welcome-experience/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">USC Welcome Experience</a>. The multimedia event will activate the campus through the arts and will include:<ul><li>A welcome by USC <a href="https://www.president.usc.edu/biography/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">President Carol L. Folt</a></li><li>Live music by <a href="https://www.madamegandhi.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Madame Gandhi</a>, electrofeminist singer, percussionist, and activist who has drummed for M.I.A. and Thievery Corporation and been featured in Never Have I Ever</li><li>Electrifying spoken word by <a href="https://www.unlv.edu/people/javon-johnson" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Javon Johnson</a>, three-time National Poetry Slam champion and creator of the viral poem “<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u9Wf8y_5Yn4&ab_channel=ButtonPoetry" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">cuz he's black</a>”</li><li>Incredible music and hoofing by <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ylldndqqn2c&ab_channel=MichelaLerman" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michela’s LOVE MOVEMENT</a>, a spectacular group from New York City created by acclaimed tap artist <a href="http://www.michelataps.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Michela Marino Lerma</a>n</li><li>Confluence, an interactive movement-based art installation by <a href="https://www.crystaljow.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Crystal Jow</a> (USC SCA John C. Hench Division of Animation &amp; Digital Arts, MFA 2019)</li><li>Projections onto Bovard Auditorium by <a href="https://www.kaleycho.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Kaley Cho</a> (USC SCA John C. Hench Division of Animation &amp; Digital Arts, BA 2020), <a href="https://www.linwanchen.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Zoey Lin</a> (USC SCA John C. Hench Division of Animation &amp; Digital Arts, MFA 2018), and other artists</li><li>Large-scale, collective painting with abstract expressionist <a href="https://www.claudiaconcha.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Claudia Concha</a> to encourage play, foster exploration, and create joy</li><li>A closing dance party featuring renowned multi-genre turntablist DJ duo <a href="https://www.facebook.com/urbanassaultmusic/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Urban Assault</a></li><li>Meet representatives from USC's art schools and museums: Kaufman School of Dance, Roski School of Art and Design, School of Dramatic Arts, Fisher Museum of Art, and Pacaifc Asia Museum</li><li>FREE Visions and Voices T-shirts, gear, live screen printing by <a href="https://thehitandrun.com/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">HIT + RUN</a> </li><li>FREE snacks and beverages </li></ul>And much more! Admission is free and open to USC students only. Line up, get a wristband, and check in on Trousdale Parkway. Doors open at 7:45 p.m.<a href="https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/eventdetails/?event_id=37334108897303&s_type=&s_genre=" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">Click to read more. </a>

COVID-19 Health and Safety: This event will require masks for all attendees, vaccinated or unvaccinated. Masks should be worn at all times when individuals are not actively consuming food or beverage. Anyone refusing to comply with mask requirements is subject to removal from the event. In addition to mask precautions, the University requires all persons accessing USC campuses to complete a symptom check on Trojan Check (<a href="https://trojancheck.usc.edu/login" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://trojancheck.usc.edu/login</a>) prior to their visit. EngageSC pass (<a href="https://usc.campuslabs.com/engage/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">https://usc.campuslabs.com/engage/</a>) and proof of Trojan Check must be submitted upon entry.

Presented by <a href="https://visionsandvoices.usc.edu/" target="_blank" data-msys-clicktrack="0" rel="nofollow noopener noreferrer">USC Visions and Voices: The Arts and Humanities Initiative</a>.

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