ArtPower! at UC San Diego engages diverse audiences through vibrant, challenging, multi-disciplinary performances by emerging and renowned international artists. Through extensive partnerships, ArtPower! provides exciting opportunities for research, participation, and creation of new work, igniting powerful dialogue between artists, students, scholars and the
community.
Contact Information
Mailing Address:
ArtPower! at UC San Diego
9500 Gilman Drive, Dept. 0078
La Jolla, CA 92093-0078
General Information: 858-534-4090
Charge by Phone: 858-534-TIXS
Charge by Fax: 858-534-0165
Email: artpower@ucsd.edu
ArtPower! is a program of the University Events Office, a department of Student Affairs.
Martin Wollesen, Artistic Director
mwollesen@ucsd.edu
As the Director of the University Events Office, Martin Wollesen oversees a comprehensive and campus-wide student activities office that comprises ArtPower!, a multi-disciplinary performing arts program; Student Concerts and Program Advising; the UCSD Box Office; and beginning in 2008, FilmPower!, an international film series and festival; and The Loft, a fully programmed campus night club. Click here to read more.
Kristin DiNofia, Box Office Manager
kdinofia@ucsd.edu
As a UCSD Alumni, Kristin is happy to be back on campus serving the UCSD community. She has been involved in Ticketing and Event Management for a variety of live entertainment organizations throughout San Diego since 1992.
Mary Kelly, Box Office Assistant Manager
mekelly@ucsd.edu
Raised in San Diego, Mary has been a part of the local ticketing industry for more than 8 years. Prior to joining ArtPower! in 2006, Mary worked at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, providing ticketing and customer service at more than 100 events. Mary is also a full time student studying at Mesa College with hopes of transferring to UCSD in Fall of 2008.
Seth Klonsky, Production Manager
sklonsky@ucsd.edu
Seth is a native Northern Californian who ventured down to San Diego in 2000. An Economics alumnus of UCSD’s Muir College, he is actively involved in the UCSD Alumni Association and the Chancellor’s Associates. In addition to working locally for several large-scale public events, Seth spends his time sailing and cooking — two of his favorite hobbies! He scours the city looking for great new restaurants and is always looking for suggestions.
Brian Schaefer, Programs and Audience Development Manager
blschaefer@ucsd.edu
Brian received degrees in Communication and Dance from UCSD and has been an active member of the San Diego performing arts community as part of the San Diego Art Commission's Emerging Leaders program, as a dance writer for SanDiego.com, and as a performer. Brian comes to ArtPower! from the Lawrence Family Jewish Community Center where he worked as a community
organizer and non-profit administrator.
Amy Thomas, Program Promotions Manager
athomas@ucsd.edu
Amy is a third generation Californian who joined the ArtPower! team in 2003. She graduated from UC San Diego with degrees in Art History and Media and spent a year at UC Berkeley as part of the intercampus scholar exchange program. Prior to ArtPower!, Amy worked in sales and marketing at Curatorial Assistance, an arts organization that travels cultural exhibitions and provides arts-related services, and as a Media Associate for Butler, Shine and Stern in the Bay Area.
Beverly Ward, Business Manager
bwward@ucsd.edu
Beverly joined the University Events Office in 2005. Before joining UEO, Beverly worked in the General Accounting Division of Business and Financial Services at USCD. Beverly has a Bachelor Degree in Business Management and a Masters Degree in Business Administration. Her favorite pastime is reading.
Rebecca Webb, Film Curator
rlwebb@ucsd.edu
Rebecca Webb joins the ArtPower! team as the founding Curator for our new film program. Rebecca comes to ArtPower! with a strong arts background in the visual arts. In addition to being an exhibiting photographer, Rebecca has been a director, producer and editor of documentary film. She has produced work in new media and has managed several publications. Rebecca received a Bachelor in Fine Arts at Tufts University/The Museum School in Painting in Printmaking.
ArtPower! supports the academic and career development of UC San Diego students through a variety of internship positions in programming, marketing, production, and community outreach.
Currently whave one paid Student Internship positions open for the 2007-08 academic year. If you are a full-time UCSD student and would like to apply, please visit Port Triton.
Our program relies on the fantastic support of volunteer ushers. Their energy, dedication, and commitment to your safety and comfort are invaluable. Become a part of the ArtPower! usher team by contacting
Brian Schaefer (858.534.0499 / blschaefer@ucsd.edu).
Access folders containing the high-resolution images. Click here to access (Password protected).
ArtPower! 2007-08 Season.pdf
John Waters.pdf
Hugo Wolf Quartett.pdf
Ronald K. Brown/EVIDENCE.pdf
Music from the Crooked Road.pdf
Paris Piano Trio.pdf
Ecstasy of the Whirling Dervishes.pdf
Quartetto di Venezia.pdf
Ea Sola.pdf
Rubberbandance.pdf
Teeny-Tiny Film Series: Silent Films We Love Most.pdf
Tentacle Sessions Featuring DBR + DJ Scientific.pdf
Cuarteto Casals.pdf
Tentacle Sessions Featuring 2 Foot Yard.pdf
Teeny-Tiny Film Series: Classic Silent Films from France.pdf
Lura.pdf
UCSD Box Office
UCSD Calendar of Events
UCSD Department of Music
UCSD Department of Theatre and Dance
Amy Thomas, Program Promotions Manager
(858.822.3199 / athomas@ucsd.edu).
