EMBER with Kiana June
• – • Venue by 4M
About the speaker
Kiana June Weber is a once-in-a-generation musician and public figure who fuses her classical training with a profound love for American and Irish folk music. Graduating early with a BM in violin performance from the University of Michigan SMTD, she delivered the commencement address to her class. At 19, she was scouted by the renowned violin troupe Barrage and spent three years touring internationally, including a live televised performance at the Beijing Olympic Water Cube witnessed by 50 million viewers. In 2012, she made her mark as the fiddler for Celtic music favorite Gaelic Storm, recording four Billboard world No.1 albums. In 2017, Kiana ventured into her solo career, touring as a special guest with Grammy-winning Carlos Núñez, and in 2018 she originated the fiddle role on the first national tour of Broadway's hit Come From Away. As an educator and arts leader, her innovative teaching philosophy empowers students of all learning styles. Founder of a pioneering company that redefines contemporary violin education, her award winning curriculum design has reached thousands and inspired the creation of new music schools across America.
Local partners
Morgan Burgard Art is an Ann Arbor-based studio led by Morgan Burgard, where creative expression meets therapeutic practice. By bridging the gap between fine art and emotional wellness, Morgan provides custom commissions and process-oriented creative support for those seeking a path to connection and growth.
Treeswing Studio is an Ann Arbor, Michigan based design agency led by Dolan Personke. They create brand identities, logos, illustrations, motion graphics, websites, and provide other design support for businesses and nonprofits.
StudioStudio is an accessible studio space for photographers and other content creators, a modern and unique event venue, and a place for creative freelancers to work and connect in Ann Arbor, Michigan. They are rentable studios for photography + events, places to host your next popup, and spots to gather, inspire, and dream.
CameraMall, founded by a University of Michigan graduate, has served the Ann Arbor and surrounding photo and video community for 11 years.
In addition to new & used photography and video gear, CameraMall offers a full service rental house, photo lab, and hosts monthly classes and communtiy events. Whether you’re looking for a new camera, high quality archival-grade printing, or art digitization; CameraMall is Ann Arbor’s go-to for all things imaging.
Additional details
We are so excited to welcome the incredibly talented Kiana June Weber as our speaker this month! In alignment with our global theme, Ember, Kiana will be diving into what it takes to keep our creative momentum from fading. From the work of sustaining a long-term practice to the small sparks of connection that keep our community energized, we’ll explore the underlying heat that drives us forward.
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