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A progressive dance concert will take audience members through the Goodyear Building. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Dancing Through History: Campus Building in the Spotlight

A progressive concert in the Goodyear Building evokes the storied history of the space, from ultra-modern shoe factory to a vibrant space for student and faculty artists.

Studio art majors in Dickinson's class of 2025 are hard at work creating new art for their upcoming exhibition. Photo by Rachel Eng.

The Art of Collaboration

Eleven creative visions and styles. Dozens of artworks. One unifying theme, and one show. That's the challenge facing the class of '25's studio art majors, who present a midyear exhibition Nov. 20.

Renowned artist Andre Leon Gray, whose newest work is informed by research on the Carlisle Indian School.

Artist-in-Residence Creates Work Inspired by Carlisle Indian School

2024 Sylvia J. Smith Artist-in-Residence André Leon Gray works across a variety of media to create art that challenges, expresses and informs. His newest work references the Carlisle Indian School.

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Spotlight on the Unexpected: Fall Arts Events Surprise, Inspire

A biogas musical. A birbyne. Stop-motion animation. And so much more. Discover the unexpected—and also traditional—public arts events in store at Dickinson.

Trout Gallery interns Ella Layton '26 (left) and Kiersten Kahn ‘26 are helping to plan and present special events to share the exhibition with the campus and local communities. Photo by Dan Loh.

Celebrating Black Brilliance

The Trout Gallery celebrates the legacy of trailblazing Black artists with a vibrant exhibition and fun interactive programs for the campus and local communities.

Alumni Weekend class of 1989 art exhibition

The Art of Connection

“It meant a lot to be seen and recognized for work I’ve been doing since graduation." The class of 1989's alumni art show/reunion brought classmates together in fresh and inspiring ways.

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Art & Art History Major Jobs and Scholarships 2024

Art & art history majors awarded Fulbright and Center for Arabic Study Abroad (CASA) fellowships.

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Bring It On!

"It's an intense collaboration where everybody has to bring something." Catch a sneak peek of the 2024 senior studio art exhibition, opening April 19.

Students examine a work by Louisa Chase inside The Trout Gallery. Photo by Riley Heffron '26.

Boundaries Imagined: Decoding the Legacy of Louisa Chase

Seven years after the artist's passing, student curators present works showcasing Louisa Chase's convention-defying career. Expert guidance from an art department alumnus helped light the way.

Photo graphic of select artists to visit Dickinson's campus in spring 2024 by MaryAlice Bitts-Jackson.

A Spring Awakening: College Announces New Public Arts Events

Awaken your senses this spring with invigorating performances, exhibits, readings and residencies.

Artist-in-residence Veronika Yadukha (center), with English majors in Dickinson's 2023-24 senior seminar. Photo by Stephen Munchel.

Reimagining the Arts With Veronika Yadukha

Who gets to access the arts? Can you translate one art form into another? Students investigate these questions and more alongside Veronika Yadukha, our first Beyond the New Normal artistic resident.

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