RENAISSANCE ready OSU ARTS WEEK RETURNS AFTER 45-YEAR HIATUS For the first time since the 1970s, Stillwater saw the return of OSU Arts Week — a celebration of the visual, performing and applied arts at Oklahoma State University. The OSU Arts Committee led the initiative, with key support from the College of Arts and Sciences’ Department of Theatre, Greenwood School of Music, and Department of Art, Graphic Design and Art History. “Our primary goal was to showcase the breadth and depth of the arts at OSU and raise awareness of our art programs,” said Chris Ensor, associate director for OSU System Marketing. “The talent level across our campus — from faculty to students — is worldclass. We wanted to make the arts more personal and accessible to the campus and Stillwater community by inviting students, faculty and staff to engage in unique, hands-on experiences.” OSU Arts Week kicked off on April 18 with the Stillwater Arts Festival, hosted by the Prairie Arts Center. Over the following days, the campus enjoyed student performances, attended guest lectures and participated in interactive activities all aimed at elevating the visibility of the arts. “It was nice to see so many fellow students asking about the arts and showing genuine interest,” said Garett Lacy, a theatre student who demonstrated stage combat for onlookers outside the Student Union. “For our display specifically, we were sword fighting — what a spectacle, right? We had many students who were stoked to watch and take pictures. STORY KIERSTIN PIGG | PHOTOS GARY LAWSON, ELLIE PIPER AND JASON WALLACE Faculty member Matthew Smith performs with student Garett Lacy during OSU Arts Week. 2 CONNECT 2025
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