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WOMEN OF THE WORLD
The celebration of women's contributions to culture is boundless. Meet W.O.W., our blog featuring incredible Women of the World!
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We’re always on the lookout for interesting and talented women artists!
Given the volume of submissions we cannot promise to reply to each submission; however, we definitely review and consider every recommendation.
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Meet our 2025 Call for Scores Winners: Jennifer Margaret Barker, Lingbo Ma and Stella G. Gitelman Willoughby
We're so excited to feature our three 2025 Call for Scores Winners for this Women's History Month blog post.
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Mar 10
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Empowering Women in Music: Addison Struckman and the Compose Like a Girl Initiative
Past Composers Hub participant Addison Struckman speaks on her connections to dual women's art organizations: Compose Like a Girl and LunART
Emma Bijelić
Feb 6
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Funding the Arts with Composer and Midnight Oil Collective CEO Frances Pollock
Starting the Midnight Oil Collective and reimagining systems of institutional support for artists to be entrepreneurs of their own ideas.
Keeley Brooks
Jan 22
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Embracing the Magic of Musical Collaboration: Vesna Duo
Two great musicians from different sides of the world come together to perform nearly impossible repertoire and inspire women everywhere.
Emma Bijelić
Dec 4, 2024
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Presenting the 2025 Composer in Residence: Dr. Chen Yi
Learn more about Dr. Chen's journey into composition and her passion for educating the next generation of composers.
Keeley Brooks
Nov 6, 2024
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Exploring bassoon and voice with guest artist Eleni Katz
A conversation with bassoonist Eleni Katz dives into her early upbringing and personal drive as she prepares for her November feature!
Emma Bijelić
Oct 19, 2024
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Soprano Emily Birsan to perform at this year's LunART Festival
Emily Birsan has always been surrounded by singing, being the daughter of a pastor. Throughout her education, she continued her passion...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
May 8, 2024
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A glimpse into this year's LunART Festival — Rebirth
This year, our festival's theme delves into the concept of renewal/rebirth and explores the interconnectedness of womanhood. Iva Ugrcic,...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Apr 17, 2024
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Intuitive painter Issis Macias sets the tone for LunART Festival 2024: REBIRTH
Local artist, Issis Macias, is turning her outlet into an artistic career. She started painting as a hobby in 2012 when she lived in Los...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Mar 8, 2024
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Wheels & Heels works to enhance accessibility and affordability for para dancers
Therapeutic, physical and an overall escape – these are just some of the words Martha Siravo, para dancer, uses to describe dance....
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Feb 7, 2024
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Composer Hub 2022 – Where are they now?
It may be snowing outside, but LunART is hunkering down in preparation for the upcoming summer festival, May 28 through June 2. In...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Jan 10, 2024
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Presenting the Composer-in-Residence for 2024: Melinda Wagner
Every year, LunART holds our Composer Hub where a group of up and coming composers have the opportunity to work with a world-class...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Dec 6, 2023
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LunART from the perspective of Dawn Wohn
Violinist Dawn Wohn developed her passion at a young age. Having an older sister who was playing piano at a local music school, she...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Nov 1, 2023
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Recapping LunART’s “Voices Unbound” Concert: A deep dive into our season opener
LunART is beyond thrilled coming off of their season opener, “Voices Unbound.” Performed at Arts & Literature Laboratory, the LunART...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Oct 11, 2023
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The Value of "Voices Unbound"
With the momentum from a wonderful 2023 LunART Festival, LunART is beyond excited to kick off their 23.24 season with a concert “Voices...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Sep 6, 2023
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Adriana Zabala reflects on the lasting impact of Nadia Boulanger
In the upcoming LunART Festival this summer, the production of Nadia: An Exploration of the Life of Nadia Boulanger, midwife to 20th...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Apr 5, 2023
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An agent of change: The value of music for June Millington
June Millington, co-founder and lead guitarist of Fanny, has long seen the value that music can have on someone's life. Fanny was the...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Mar 1, 2023
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Winters Show Recap
On a cold night in Madison, Wisconsin, Café CODA stayed aglow as members of the community gathered for a once in a lifetime performance....
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Feb 1, 2023
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Evelyn Glennie: Paving the way as the first full-time solo percussionist
Cover photo taken by Özge Balkan
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Jan 4, 2023
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Dorothy Chang: Forging her own path
We are thrilled to announce that the 2023 LunART Composer-in-Residence is the amazing Dorothy Chang. Every year, LunART holds Composers...
AVA WOJNOWSKI
Dec 7, 2022
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