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Visualizing Geology Data and Climate Change: Dickinson to Host Sarah Nance

The artist visits Dickinson Oct. 14 to give a public talk about her work, on view at the Goodyear Gallery through Nov. 12. The work explores geological data, especially relating to climate change.

Jennifer Blyth and Andy Bale in Rubendall Recital Hall, where the score for the documentary was recorded. Photo by Dan Loh.

Dickinson College to Screen Award-Winning Documentary With Live Soundtrack

Dickinson will present a special screening of the powerful documentary "A Return Home," featuring a live soundtrack performance by Professor of Music Jennifer Blyth. The film earned 12 awards so far.

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Lights, Camera, Action! Students Take on Competitive Arts, Media, Communications Internships

Impactful internships in the arts, media and communications opened up possibilities for students majoring in music, art history, international business & management and Chinese.

Image: Wendy Red Star (Apsáalooke [Crow]), The Last Thanks, 2006, archival pigment print, 24 x 36 in. Forge Project Collection, traditional lands of the Moh-He-Con-Nuck. Copyright Wendy Red Star.

Fall 2025 Calendar of Arts

Our fall arts lineup includes a whimsical trip to the attic, boundary-bending dance, acclaimed Indigenous art, music inspired by protests, a Pan-African flute, an augmented film screening and more.

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Smithsonian American Art Museum Internship With Abigail Allport '26

The art history and Chinese double major gets an inside look at curatorial work in one of the country’s most prestigious museums.

Headphones are provided to listen to Zuzu Black's original compositions. Photo provided by The Trout Gallery.

The Art of Listening Deeply

A new exhibition incorporates aural elements, including music composed by a student to accompany specific works of art.

Associate Professor of Art Todd Arsenault in his studio

The Impact of Multiple Forces and Ideas

Professor of Art Todd Arsenault ’99 drives his students to make disparate connections and bring what they discover to the studio.

Studio art majors in the class of 2025.

How Community Shapes Student Art at Dickinson

"It's a very rewarding feeling, seeing all of our work displayed and knowing that we are all proud of what we put together," says Catarina Acosta '25. The secret sauce? A strong sense of community.

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Near at Hand: A Second Look

Have you checked out the 2025 Senior Art History Methods exhibition yet? Here’s a closer look at this unique showcase of student research and faculty work.

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Burgess Institute Executive in Residence: Susan Miller '81, President and CEO of ATIS

The Alliance for Telecommunications Industry Solutions leader holds career sessions and office hours with students, providing vital insights into the evolving landscape of technology and business.

Eric Denker '75 in Italy, where he discovered his passion for art.

One Man, 8,000 Tours and a Legacy Built on Awe

A study-abroad year in Italy inspired Eric Denker '75’s remarkable career at the National Gallery. His passion for art has touched countless lives and paved paths for future art historians.

Students study anatomical drawings prior to visiting Dickinson's cadaver room. Photo by Dan Loh.

Anatomy of Learning: Students Merge Art and Science in Innovative Course

Humanities and science students recently visited Dickinson's "cadaver room" together. Their aim: To learn a memorable lesson about connections between science and art.

Student-curators Vivian Anderson, Molly Cicco, Phoebe French, McKenna Hillman, Katie Marthins, Sophy Nie, Ava Nienstadt, Cat Orzell, Lily Swain, Grace Toner and Liam Walters, all in the class of 2025, pose in The Trout Gallery. Photo by Dan Loh.

Inspired Pairings: Near at Hand Presents Fresh Views of Faculty Work

Art history majors chose a dizzying array of objects—from Neolithic tool fragments to Warhol prints—to show side by side with faculty artworks. Their pairings create fresh new takes on faculty art.

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Who We Are and What We Can Be

Professor of Art History Melinda Schlitt finds a "cosmos of culture" in art, and she strives to ensure that her students experience it too.

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Creativity in Bloom: Dickinson Announces Spring Arts Events

From students to luminaries, we're highlighting work by Dickinsonians and guests at various stages of creative careers. Learn more about the can't-miss public arts events in store.

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