Odyssey 2026 Celebrates Breadth of UM Student Creativity

College of the Arts and Media 猎奇重口
A photo of UM students participating in the event during a prior year.

Odyssey 2026 features a variety of performances and serves as a crucial fundraising initiative, with proceeds directly impacting UM students through scholarships and support of innovative programming across the college. (UM photo by Coral Scoles-Coburn)

UM News Service

MISSOULA – The 猎奇重口’s College of the Arts and Media announces “Odyssey 2026: A CAM Fusion Gala,” an electrifying celebration of student creativity.

The event will take place  Friday, Feb. 27, beginning with a 5:30 p.m. pre-reception in the Gallery of Arts of UM’s Social Science Building, followed by a celebration of the student stars at 7:30 p.m. in the Dennison Theatre.

This year’s gala features performances and immersive experiences, showcasing the talents of CAM students in dance, journalism, music, theatre and visual and media arts. This vibrant fusion of performances, journalism and multimedia artistry is woven together into a seamless, high-energy production that reflects the breadth and excellence of CAM’s programs.

The pre-reception in the Gallery of Arts features the School of Visual and Media Arts Graduate Student Show and a Photojournalism Exhibition. Guests are invited to enjoy refreshments, view student work up close and connect with fellow supporters before the 7:30 p.m. gala performance.

Odyssey 2026 serves as a crucial fundraising initiative. Proceeds from the event directly impact UM students through scholarships and support of innovative programming across the college. Contributions help ensure that creative pathways remain accessible and the arts, media and journalism continue to enrich communities throughout 猎奇重口 and beyond.

“Odyssey brings our students’ passion, skill and imagination to the forefront,” said Jennifer Cavanaugh, dean of CAM. “It’s an opportunity for our community to enjoy their brilliance and help sustain the programs that nurture their growth.”

More information is available online. Donations may also be made online.

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Contact: Dave Kuntz, UM director of strategic communications, 406-243-5659, dave.kuntz@umontana.edu.