Sara MacDonald celebrates The University of the Arts on January 13th at 6pm

Join Sara Jean MacDonald and Barnes & Noble Philadelphia on Tuesday, January 13th at 6pm at Barnes & Noble Philadelphia (1708 Chestnut Street) for a discussion of her Campus History Series book on The University of the Arts, as well as the lasting legacy of the nation's first university dedicated exclusively to education and training in the visual, design, performing, and media arts.

We encourage any former alumni to attend the event, connect with each other, and celebrate their time at UArts!

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To make this event safe and enjoyable for all attendees, please read the guidelines below before registering for a ticket so that you know what to expect on the day of the event.

General Admission Ticket ***LIMITED QUANTITY AVAILABLE:

• Registering for a General Admission Ticket guarantees entrance to the event for the discussion and signing.
• Seating: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis.
• Standing Room-Only: Limited quantity is available and will be provided on a first-come, first-served basis. In the event all seating is filled, ticket holders will be granted a standing view from behind the seated audience -- some views may be more limited/obstructed than others.

ADDITIONAL GUIDELINES:

--Please note that Eventbrite is the only authorized dealer for this event. Each person must have a ticket to enter.

--Due to health and safety and space limitations, those without a ticket will not be permitted into the event space.

--The exact time at which the event ends will be determined on the night of the event. To avoid disappointment, we strongly advise you to arrive on time for the event.

--All event guidelines are subject to change.

--If you have any additional questions, please can call the store directly at: (267) 234-9790.

--Barnes & Noble may cancel this event at any time with or without notice to the ticket holders.

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ABOUT Sara Jean MacDonald

Sara MacDonald was a University of the Arts (UArts) librarian from 1987-2020 where she was in charge of the archives and answered hundreds of UArts history questions. In 2006 she, along with her colleague Eugene A. Bolt, Jr., co-authored The University of the Arts (ISBN 0-7385-4521-X) part of the Arcadia Publishing Campus History Series. Sara has spoken on UArts history most recently at the Historical Society of Pennsylvania and at the Rose Valley Museum.

ABOUT The University of the Arts

The University of the Arts is the nation's first and only university dedicated exclusively to education and training in the visual, design, performing, and media arts. Its history reflects Philadelphia's rich heritage of artistic innovation and accomplishment as well as its important historical position in American industry and manufacturing. Since the 1870s, the university has been a dynamic force in Philadelphia's vibrant artistic communities. The University of the Arts presents for the first time historic images gathered from the university's archives and numerous cultural institutions. Featured scenes include the Pennsylvania Museum and School of Industrial Art, the Philadelphia Musical Academy, the Philadelphia Conservatory of Music, the Philadelphia Dance Academy, and the architecture of John Haviland, Frank Furness, and Horace Trumbauer.