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Chancellor's Arts Showcase

Friday, February 20, 2026

Student creativity on stage

A celebration of the arts

Be inspired by the creativity of Mizzou student art, performance, and design at the Chancellor’s Arts Showcase on Friday, Feb. 20, at the historic Missouri Theatre. 

Exhibit opens at 6:30 p.m., and performances begin at 7:30 p.m. This event is free and open to the community. 

The winner is

Dean Wibe

The University of Missouri School of Music and the Mizzou New Music Initiative have awarded the 2026 Sinquefield Composition Prize to student composer Dean Wibe. 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 this year's winner
Dean Wibe

Expect to be inspired

ABOUT THE SHOW

  • Art and design exhibition
  • Theatre & Performance Studies scene selections
  • School of Visual Studies short films presentation
  • Performance by School of Music Wind Ensemble
  • Premiere of the 2026 Sinquefield Prize composition
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