Arts and Culture
The Arts at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ
An original theatrical production. An exhibit showcasing student artists. Readings by internationally-known authors, who happen to teach on campus. ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s flourishing arts community engages our on- and off-campus communities through new interpretations of classical pieces, as well as new original works.
Senior Capstone
POW! CLANK! ZAM!
POW! CLANK! ZAM! features the art of Berhane Hammer, Kayley Dombrigues, Savanha Shurtz, Kara Kanetake and Zoë Jones, students in the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Department of Art’s 2025 senior capstone class. The exhibition will run from May 14 through May 31 in the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Gallery. There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. with light refreshments
The artists will discuss their work from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in the Nicholson Library Austin Reading Room. There will be a reception in the Gallery following the talks. The artists will discuss their work at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in the Nicholson Library Austin Reading Room. There will be a reception in the Gallery following the talks.
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Music Presents
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Music’s Spring 2025 season brings a rich variety of performances, from an evening of art songs in Lovers & Lieder to the Oregon premiere of Andrea Ramsey’s The Wilderness of You at the Choir Tour Concert. Experience the improvisational brilliance of the multi-GRAMMY®-nominated PUBLIQuartet, celebrate student creativity with Student Composer Film Scores and immerse yourself in cinematic melodies with Film Music by William Campbell.
Readings @ the Nick
In partnership with ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's English department and MacReads, the Readings @ the Nick series welcomes a handful of nationally acclaimed poets and writers to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ's McMinnville campus each academic year.
Upcoming events
Unleash Your Creativity
You have the vision and the drive. Let us help you turn it into a successful career. Whether in the classroom, studio or stage, explore your passions at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ while working side-by-side with faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized artists, musicians and authors in the classroom.
Inspire the Uncommon
ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s unrivaled arts programs continue to thrive because of the support of generous donors, alumni and businesses. Invest in the future of the arts by giving to ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s art, creative writing, literature, music and theatre programs. Your donations today support ÃÛѨÊÓƵ’s artistic community of students, scholars and artists for years to come.