Celebrating Three Decades

We are celebrating the first 30 years of the Linehan Artist Scholars Program. This milestone is significant in UMBC’s history both as a scholars program and as a reflection of the university’s commitment to the arts.

Friday will be an opportunity for alumni to reconnect with each other during a reception before theatre and music performances and a salsa dance event. Saturday is a chance for guests to celebrate the achievements of program participants, experience the Linehan Alumni Gallery, and share a meal together.

 

Friday |  MAY 2nd, 2025 | 5:30 – 7:30 PM / 9 PM

Linehan Alumni & Arts Faculty Reception

The focus is on RECONNECTING, and we invite Linehan alumni and Arts Faculty to join us for a reception that includes the Alumni Gallery – a display of images submitted by alums that highlights their Linehan Artist Scholar Experience. It’s a great opportunity to connect with and across cohorts, as well as with faculty members. Following the reception, attendees can choose to attend a theatre production, a music concert, or partake in a salsa dance event (note: availability is based on how early you register).

 

Saturday |  MAY 3rd, 2025  | 10:00 – 11:00 AM

Arts Boulevard 

Art knows no boundaries, and we are celebrating our program’s commitment to the ARTS through energetic performances and interactive engagements organized by the first-year scholars using the outdoor spaces in front of the Performing Arts and Humanities Building. Includes a commissioned work by the Visual Art Installation Course, SP2025.

 

Alumni Gallery Opens 10:00 am // PAHB 231

Step into a time capsule of images and videos shared by our alumni community, which provide insight into the Linehan Artist Scholar experience.

 

11:30 AM – 12:30 PM // Celebration Concert

The Linehan Concert Hall will provide the perfect backdrop for a vibrant interdisciplinary program celebrating the tremendous achievements of Linehan Artist Scholars Program students and alumni. (Doors open 11:10am)

 

1:00 – 2:30 PM | Lunch

Following the program, guests will enjoy lunch while experiencing the Linehan Alumni Gallery, organized exclusively for this event.

 

Current scholars and family, alumni artist scholars, and invited UMBC partners – please register for our celebration event.

 

Alumni Gallery Submissions
We are calling on our alumni community to share with us images/videos from your time at UMBC that give insight into your Linehan Artist Scholar experience. Images/videos showcasing your current career are likewise encouraged. Images/videos that speak to your artistic and personal growth – from projects you worked on, backstage, trips, classes, hallway lunch breaks, performances, shows, etc. The Alumni Gallery will be a central piece of our 30th Anniversary Celebration.

Download this flyer for more information.