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![UArts student playing a blue guitar in an ensemble](/sites/default/files/styles/background_tall_1500x800/public/Transfusion%20Rehearsal%20with%20Randy%20Kapralick%281%29.jpg?h=ec98a0f6&itok=TIMyzuIn)
![UArts students tour and smile in front of Philadelphia's Graffiti Pier](/sites/default/files/styles/background_tall_1500x800/public/Viewbook%20Lifestyle%284%29.jpg?h=ec98a0f6&itok=e0TIQwU-)
Life@UArts
Integrity & Diversity
We are a supportive community committed to individual and artistic integrity and inclusion. We promote and respect self-expression, a wide range of ideas, and diversity in all its forms.
With a focus on excellence, we inspire, challenge and support the unconventional thinkers, dreamers and doers who are passionate about using their creative works to impact society.
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#UArtist
Check out some of the work the UArts community is producing. #UArtist is a celebration of the boundless creativity of the UArts community.
![Students cheer during New Student Orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation%20%281%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=dx43h-BM)
![Students explore Philadelphia on a Dive into Philly tour of city murals](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Viewbook%20Lifestyle%20%282%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=Ge_W4XkN)
![Students ice skate in Dilworth Park](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Student%20Experience_%20Ice%20Skating%20%281%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=v99mRukW)
![Students, staff and faculty plant together during UArts day](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/UArts%20Day%202019.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=esftWF7o)
![Students explore Philadelphia on a tour of city murals](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Viewbook%20Lifestyle%20%281%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=N3gGaT_y)
![First Year Guides pose for a picture before Opening Act](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/FYGPhotos2020Spring-44.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=k8IYrHPI)
![Student volunteers are having fun during MLK Day of Service](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/MLK%20Day%20of%20Service%20%26%20Education%202020%20%283%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=qlRpDz5S)
![Students pose for a picture during Commencement Cocktail](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Commencement%20Cocktail%20%282%29_0.jpg?h=7664b049&itok=Ne2XScHs)
![First Year Guides pose for a picture before Opening Act](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Orientation%20Leaders.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=l5v2ileO)
![Students ice skate in Dilworth Park](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Student%20Experience_%20Ice%20Skating.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=Tphh_4CV)
![Students volunteer during MLK Day of Service](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/MLK%20Day%20of%20Service%20%26%20Education%202020%20%282%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=vrEJKSTs)
![First Year Guides welcome new students before Opening Act](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation%202019%20-%20Cheer%20Line.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=GqPWa-87)
![Students take a break during Summer Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Summer%20Institute%202019%20%281%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=QKyvYn-m)
![A student gets henna art during the annual Henna Night at UArts](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=iyPd0jvb)
![A First Year Guide poses on the steps during Orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation%202019%20-%20Mural%20Arts%20Tour%20%281%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=yf39Da__)
![Students pose for a picture during Commencement Cocktail](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Commencement%20Cocktail%20%285%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=dd9DL_7V)
![Students volunteer during MLK Day of Service](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/MLK%20Day%20of%20Service%20%26%20Education%202020%20%281%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=22GtZZk4)
![Students take a break during Summer Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Summer%20Institute%202015.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=lfTryZK_)
![Students explore Philadelphia on a tour of city murals](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation%202019%20-%20Mural%20Arts%20Tour.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=snv0egTH)
![Student volunteers are having fun during MLK Day of Service](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/MLK%20Day%20of%20Service%20%26%20Education%202020.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=Qo_mc8b1)
![Students pose for a picture while ice skating in Dilworth Park](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Student%20Experience_%20Ice%20Skating%20%282%29.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=5s23NCn4)
![Students pose for a picture during Commencement Cocktail](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Commencement%20Cocktail%20%283%29_0.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=z_sNanAN)
![Students take a break during Summer Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Summer%20Institute%202019.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=OE0iZiXn)
![Students cheer during Commencement](/sites/default/files/styles/crop_gallery_project_image/public/gallery/2020-02/Viewbook%20Images.jpg?h=3a0c34ca&itok=ayA0EjDG)
![Students cheer during New Student Orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation%20%281%29.jpg?h=63fb1476&itok=LPZO0-oF)
![Students explore Philadelphia on a Dive into Philly tour of city murals](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Viewbook%20Lifestyle%20%282%29.jpg?h=83c5996d&itok=-WryXDqc)
![Students ice skate in Dilworth Park](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Student%20Experience_%20Ice%20Skating%20%281%29.jpg?h=bd45570f&itok=8-l9w7Bn)
![Students, staff and faculty plant together during UArts day](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/UArts%20Day%202019.jpg?h=5c1b599b&itok=NxQ9sBIS)
![Students explore Philadelphia on a tour of city murals](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Viewbook%20Lifestyle%20%281%29.jpg?h=ed0ea6f1&itok=r66I2rwU)
![First Year Guides pose for a picture before Opening Act](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/FYGPhotos2020Spring-44.jpg?h=bd45570f&itok=l1QrTgTm)
![Student volunteers are having fun during MLK Day of Service](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/MLK%20Day%20of%20Service%20%26%20Education%202020%20%283%29.jpg?h=5c1b599b&itok=3XTnfCwl)
![Students pose for a picture during Commencement Cocktail](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Commencement%20Cocktail%20%282%29_0.jpg?h=8a6a207b&itok=Tp-Nl3az)
![First Year Guides pose for a picture before Opening Act](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Orientation%20Leaders.jpg?h=003367c8&itok=xn1ZRIJ0)
![Students ice skate in Dilworth Park](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Student%20Experience_%20Ice%20Skating.jpg?h=058a9d4d&itok=Z_qFiHRT)
![Students volunteer during MLK Day of Service](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/MLK%20Day%20of%20Service%20%26%20Education%202020%20%282%29.jpg?h=2ca52192&itok=iki-KrK0)
![First Year Guides welcome new students before Opening Act](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation%202019%20-%20Cheer%20Line.jpg?h=d499be0c&itok=-vHry7_a)
![Students take a break during Summer Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Summer%20Institute%202019%20%281%29.jpg?h=2ba5dbc7&itok=NoGGobT8)
![A student gets henna art during the annual Henna Night at UArts](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation.jpg?h=5c1b599b&itok=rSG2EUHL)
![A First Year Guide poses on the steps during Orientation](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation%202019%20-%20Mural%20Arts%20Tour%20%281%29.jpg?h=5c1b599b&itok=cS8z-_ZS)
![Students pose for a picture during Commencement Cocktail](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Commencement%20Cocktail%20%285%29.jpg?h=4beb235b&itok=t67EWSIK)
![Students volunteer during MLK Day of Service](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/MLK%20Day%20of%20Service%20%26%20Education%202020%20%281%29.jpg?h=ed0ea6f1&itok=_hZlIdz6)
![Students take a break during Summer Institute](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/Summer%20Institute%202015.jpg?h=f0a17acf&itok=TwGaVfOl)
![Students explore Philadelphia on a tour of city murals](/sites/default/files/styles/thumbnail_300x300/public/gallery/2020-02/New%20Student%20Orientation%202019%20-%20Mural%20Arts%20Tour.jpg?h=ed0ea6f1&itok=Bzg2jgSg)
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Welcome, Unicorns!
As one of the most beloved mythical beasts in the universe, “unicorn” is often used to describe people who truly stand out, who are deeply talented in numerous areas, who see the world differently and who encourage others to see it that way, too. Unicorns are unique individuals. This is why Arty the unicorn is UArts’ official mascot.
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Calendar of Events
See upcoming events in UArts galleries, performance spaces and around campus in Philadelphia.