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While Stanford's reputation as a premier STEM institution is prominent, its often overlooked art community is a vibrant facet of the university. Stanford's offerings in the arts provide rich opportunities not only for aspiring artists but also for STEM students seeking broader engagement with the humanities. We encourage prospective students to discover the dynamic hub of creativity and artistic expression that enriches the Stanford experience for all students.

Stanford's humanities departments, frequently overshadowed by the allure of prestigious STEM programs, hold immense value for prospective students. Admissions officers actively seek a diverse class with varied academic interests, welcoming the creative minds of artists, musicians, and writers alongside their STEM counterparts.

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In the upcoming winter term, Stanford will feature a lineup of guest artists coming to campus for a variety of performances, discussions, and exhibits. In addition to attending shows, students may have the opportunity to interact and meet some of these impressive artists. Artists scheduled to visit campus to share their art include Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, Pulitzer, and Tony Award winners, as well as artists playing instruments such as the gayageum, guitar, harpsichord, kamancheh, pipa, and tabla.

Notable artists to anticipate include Terri Lyne Carrington, Linda May Han Oh, and Lakecia Benjamin, who will delve into the evolving world of women in jazz through a series of concerts in January. Carrington, founder of Berklee College of Music’s Institute for Jazz and Gender Justice, will kick off the series with a highlight of women's contributions to jazz.

In January, actor and film director Sean Penn will screen "Superpower," a documentary about Ukraine before and during Russia’s invasion in February 2022. This will be followed by a discussion with Michael McFaul, director of the Freeman Spogli Institute for International Studies.

Stanford's winter arts programming demonstrates the university's unwavering commitment to nurturing creativity and fostering dialogue across diverse artistic disciplines. If you are a student applying to Stanford, be sure to take a look at the diverse arts programming the school provides.

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