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.
May 13 - May 30, 2026
E.E.K.!
E.E.K.! features the art of students in the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Department of Art’s 2026 senior capstone class. The exhibition will run through May 30 in the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Gallery. The exhibition plays with the notion of humans’ impact on ephemeral nature, the esoteric interconnections within nature and society, and the emotional turmoil of gender disparities, encouraging feminine rage.
May 21, 2026
Arts Crawl
Join us on Thursday, May 21 for the second annual Arts Crawl in the Arts Quad, celebrating student creativity at ÃÛѨÊÓƵ! The event begins at 4 p.m. with a concert by music students in the Instrumental Performance Ensemble in Delkin Recital Hall, followed by performances in the Ford Hall Courtyard from the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Theatre Program. Then hear original works from the winners of the Lacroute Prizes in Poetry and Prose at Nicholson Library and enjoy a performance by the Wildcat Band on the Quad. Visit the ÃÛѨÊÓƵ Gallery for the Senior Capstone Exhibition and buy original art and crafts at the Makers Market. Pick up a copy of the 2026 Camas, A Journal of Art & Literature and hear authors read their works. Wander the quad and experience the arts! Admission is free. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
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.
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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.