Photo: From left, Olaoluwa “Ollie” Adebajo, Arnelle Etienne, and Borndavid McCraw, at last year's show.
Hosted by the University Student Government Association, Faculty Senate, Staff Senate, and the Council for the Arts & Culture, this annual celebration of our community’s creativity is back and better than ever.
Join us as we cheer on UMB’s most talented faculty, staff, and students.
Date: April 16
Location: MSTF Leadership Hall (685 W. Baltimore St.)
Time: Show starts at 5 p.m. (wraps up about 8 p.m.)
The event will include:
- Voting for the winners: Attendees will vote for the winners in two categories (live performances and static art).
- Crafted Creations Gallery: UMB’s Got Talent will feature a UMB “pop-up” art gallery for nonperforming artists. Art will be on display that night only.
- Please bring your artwork with you — and take it home at the end of the evening.
- Bring a sturdy easel if needed.
- Display tables will be provided for 2‑D and 3‑D works.
- Artwork deemed pornographic, violent, or otherwise inappropriate may be disqualified by event organizers.
- While we’ll do our best to protect displayed pieces, UMB and event organizers cannot assume liability for damage.
Light refreshments will be served to all performers and attendees.
How to participate:
- Would you like to perform? If so, sign up today — only 15 spots are available — by completing this interest form.
- All performers must perform in person. Performers will report early for a walk-through (time TBD).
- Be a part of the audience! RSVP to attend in person here.
Live Performances (approximately three to five minutes is ideal):
- Dancers
- Singers
- Musicians
- Pantomimers
- Comedians
- Other
Static Art
- Painting
- Illustration
- Drawing
- Digital art
- Photography
- Sculpture
- Textiles
- Clay
- Metal
- Glass
- Wood
- Jewelry
- Other
New in 2026: The Dr. Allison Howard Memorial Award
- Recognizes outstanding achievement in static art reflecting a social justice theme
- Artists may opt in for this award in addition to the UMB's Got Talent Awards
- More details provided in the event interest form