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Chancellor's Arts Showcase

Friday, February 21, 2025

A celebration of the arts

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6:30 –9 p.m. Friday, Feb. 21, at the Missouri Theatre

  • Doors and lobby exhibit: 6:30–7:30 p.m.
  • Show and performances: 7:30–9 p.m.

Cost: Free and open to the community.

The winner is

Giovanni Porfirio

The University of Missouri School of Music and the Mizzou New Music Initiative have awarded the 2025 Sinquefield Composition Prize to student composer Giovanni Porfirio. The prize is the top award for a composition student at Mizzou. See the premiere of his composition at the Chancellor's Arts Showcase.

About the Sinquefield Prize
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Expect to be inspired

ABOUT THE SHOW

In one night, you'll experience the range of creativity and artistic innovation taking place every day at Mizzou.

  • Visual arts spanning installations in the Missouri Theatre lobby and Columbia Art League
  • Music, drama, and short films produced and performed by Mizzou students and faculty
  • Forward-thinking architectural and interior design concepts and solutions
  • Garments and textiles created using innovative tools and techniques
2024 highlights
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