Published August 31, 2016
MONROE, La. — The College of Arts, Education, and Sciences at the University of Louisiana
Monroe is pleased to announce the residency of singer, songwriter, poet, actor, playwright,
author, and painter Bobby Bridger for September 5-8, 2016.
Bridger’s residency is a collaborative effort between ULM’s School of Humanities and
School of Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA).
Bridger is no stranger to ULM. He graduated from ULM (formerly Northeast Louisiana
State College) in 1968 with a bachelor’s degree in art education.
For three decades Bridger has traveled the globe performing a trilogy of one-man shows
for audiences in America, Canada, Europe, Australia and Russia. He has recorded numerous
albums for labels including Monument Records, RCA and Golden Egg Records.
On television he appeared twice (1976 and 1978) on the early years of PBS's “Austin
City Limits” and on ABC's "Good Morning America," A&E and C-SPAN, as well as on radio
with NPR. He is the composer of "Heal in The Wisdom" that has been the official anthem
of the Kerrville Folk Festival for over 25 years.
During his stay on campus, Bridger will present a series of masterclasses for ULM
Communication Program graduate students, as well as students in the History, English,
and Music programs.
There will also be an installation of Bridger’s art work in the Innovation Center
(Walker 1-137) that can be viewed Sept. 6 and 7 from 3-3:50 p.m., and during the ULM Art Crawl on
Thursday evening, Sept. 8, between 5-7 p.m. The ULM Art Crawl will involve Bry Gallery,
the Sculpture Garden, Walker Gallery and the Innovation Center. A map of art locations
will be available in every location.
The culmination of Bridger’s residency will be a concert in the Emy-Lou Biedenharn
Recital Hall on Thursday evening at 7:30 p.m.
General admission to this performance is $15. ULM faculty and students receive one
free ticket with a valid identification card.
Seating is limited so get your tickets early by visiting the VAPA Box Office in Biedenharn
Hall, room 105, or by calling 318-342-1414.
