December
Through Feb. 1
Manifestation and Adaptation: Variations in Buddhist Sculpture Across Asia
The Trout Gallery, Weiss Center for the Arts
Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Manifestation and Adaptation considers a range of statuettes, made for use in Buddhist practice, from Burma, China, Japan, Java, Korea and Thailand. This exhibition is curated by Bizz Fretty ’20, working in conjunction with faculty members in the departments of East Asian studies and religion. This exhibition is organized in support of the annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Region Association for Asian Studies Conference, held at Dickinson Oct. 12-13.
Through Feb. 15
Abstract Traditions: Postwar Japanese Prints From the Depauw University Permanent Art Collection
The Trout Gallery, Weiss Center for the Arts
Gallery hours: Monday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
This touring exhibition examines developments in Japanese printmaking during the second half of the 20th century. It builds on ideas and themes introduced earlier this year in the museum’s exhibition Timely and Timeless: Japan’s Modern Transformation in Woodblock Prints.
Wednesday, Dec. 4, 7 p.m.
Dickinson College Concerto Competition
Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts
Students in Dickinson’s performance studies program compete for the opportunity to perform as a soloist in the Dickinson College Orchestra spring concert.
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December 4-13
Reception: Wednesday, Dec. 4, 5:30-7 p.m.
Studio Art Senior Seminar: Works in Progress
Goodyear Gallery and Studios, Goodyear Building
Gallery hours: Tuesday-Friday, 3-5 p.m., Saturday, 2-5 p.m.
The annual Studio Art Senior Seminar midyear exhibition highlights work made during the fall semester. The exhibition is a precursor to the spring semester thesis exhibition in The Trout Gallery.
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Friday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m.
The Dickinson College Jazz Ensemble
Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts
The Dickinson College Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Jeffrey Wohlbach, presents a concert of jazz standards.
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Friday, Dec. 6, TBD
Saturday, Dec. 7, TBD
Freshman Plays
The Cubiculo, 40 W. High Street, second floor
The Department of Theatre & Dance and the Mermaid Players present an evening of one-act plays directed by students in the theatre & dance program.
Saturday, Dec. 7, 7 p.m.
Sunday, Dec. 8, 4 p.m.
The Dickinson College Choir: Earth Without Song
Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts
The Dickinson College Choir presents a vision of climate change through songs written by composers whose diverse subjectivities—myriad faith traditions, gendered identities, ethnicities, and nationalities—reflect the widening impact of global inaction on human life. It features works by Su Lian Tan, Ola Gjeilo, Mohammed Fairouz, Tarik O’Regan and Frank Tichelli and performances by collaborative artists Jim Hontz (guitar) and Brian Rotz (piano/organ). This concert is generously funded by the Center for Sustainability Education.
Tuesday, Dec. 10, noon
Dickinson College Chamber Music Concert I
Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts
This concert features students who have been working in chamber ensembles coached by music-department faculty.
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Thursday, Dec. 12, noon
Dickinson College Chamber Music Concert II
Rubendall Recital Hall, Weiss Center for the Arts
This concert features students who have been working in chamber ensembles coached by music-department faculty.
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Many of Dickinson's public events are livestreamed; check our livestream page for the latest information. All of the above events are open to the public and are free, unless otherwise noted. Events listed in the Calendar of Arts are subject to change. Please contact the appropriate department prior to an event to confirm that it will take place as listed.