Arts & Culture

Image of two people walking down the steps of Tomlinson Theater.
Temple’s 140th anniversary: Behind the Temple building namesakes
As part of Temple’s 140th anniversary celebration, here is a closer look at the people behind the buildings.
December 11, 2024
Image of Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta in front of Temple Contemporary.
New Temple Contemporary director welcomes all to engage in art and design
Matthew Jordan-Miller Kenyatta sees Temple Contemporary as a place where art, architecture and urban imagination can inspire people.
December 11, 2024
Sonia Sanchez at Temple University
Philadelphia’s first poet laureate Sonia Sanchez returns to Temple for a reading and conversation
The Faculty of Color committee and Temple Libraries welcomed Sonia Sanchez back to campus as part of Philadelphia’s monthlong celebration of the poet.
October 1, 2024
Image of Diamond Marching Band members rehearsing.
The Diamond Marching Band: Where harmony and friendship meet
The band is a tight-knit community that brings pride and passion to Temple University events.
Image of Karyn Olivier.
Artist Karyn Olivier finds that patiently doing the work pays off
Faculty member Karyn Olivier was selected to participate in the highly acclaimed 2024 Whitney Biennial.
Natalia Ángeles Vieyra standing in front of a mural and building
Temple alum Natalia Ángeles Vieyra takes on key role curating Latinx art at National Gallery
Temple University graduate Natalia Ángeles Vieyra’s appointment at the National Gallery of Art marks a significant step forward in the representation of Latinx artists.
A student's silhouette shown performing at a Temple dance concert
Getting into the groove: Temple Dance Department celebrates 50 years
Temple’s Dance Department honors its storied 50-year history by highlighting its students, alumni and faculty in various performances and other events.
Musicians performing music in a studio
The melody of success: BCM&D Records spins musical careers at Temple University
Temple’s record label has produced five Grammy-nominated works since its inception, with the two latest releases eligible for consideration this year.
orchestra onstage at TPAC
Temple hosts Philadelphia Orchestra’s Our City, Your Orchestra
Temple University hosted a free community concert from the Philadelphia Orchestra.
Randolph onstage at TPAC with Williams-Witherspoon and Hogan
Oscar-winning alum Da’Vine Joy Randolph returns to Temple
2024 Oscar winner Da’Vine Joy Randolph held a master class and Q&A for students.
Host in an elaborate yellow and black costume
Tyler’s Wearable Art Show exhibits more than just fashion
Tyler’s Fiber Arts Department’s annual Wearable Art Show showcased diverse student artists and designers.
Image of Gemma Hollister creating a glass hamster tube on the set of Blown Away.
Glassblowing alum scorches the competition on Netflix’s ‘Blown Away’
Gemma Hollister impressed the judges on Netflix’s Blown Away using skills and techniques she learned at Tyler School of Art and Architecture.
Image of the concert choir rehearsing.
Concert choir’s April show will honor Matthew Shepard
The Temple University Concert Choir has been developing the show since last summer.