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The Dickinson College Orchestra performs at First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Carlisle.

History in the Making: Dickinson Presents Beethoven's Majestic Ninth

While the College Choir had performed the choral final movement, Dickinson musicians have never before presented Beethoven's greatest symphony, "Ode to Joy," in its entirety. That changes April 30.

Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

A Fresh Take on Dance

"It’s been really amazing to watch my dancers make the piece their own." Students realize their ideas onstage in the 2023 Freshworks concert.

Janel Pineda '18

Janel Pineda '18 Awarded Prestigious New Americans Fellowship

A published poet and daughter of El Salvadoran war refugees, Janel Pineda '18 is pursuing a Ph.D. at UCLA and aspires to bring healing and community to migrant families through the arts.

Senior-year studio-art majors present their 2023 thesis exhibition, Mind the Gap. Photo by Dan Loh.

Minding the Gaps Between Space and Time

“These students know what it means to live in conditions of time and space that can only pretend to be objective." Discover the time- and space-bending works in this year's senior exhibition.

Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Dream Team: Students, Renowned Artists Collaborate on Experimental Multi-arts Work

Are we dreaming? Students worked with the HawtPlates to create a convention-busting spring production, onstage April 2.

Memory and Modernity: Japanese Woodblock Prints of the Natural World, continues at The Trout Gallery through April 15. Photo by Dan Loh.

On Memory and Modernity: Student Curators Present Exhibition, Research on Japanese Prints

The 2023 senior art-history exhibition at The Trout Gallery illuminates the history, enduring appeal of modern Japanese woodblock prints.

Elizabeth Ackerman '91

Elizabeth Ackerman '91

From her post as fashion editor at 'Woman's Day' to Launching her own contemporary women's clothing line, Elizabeth Ackerman '91 shares how she forged a successful career in fashion.

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From Dreamland to Dystopia, With Jolts of Joy

This spring, Dickinson arts departments explore dream worlds; immigrant, Indigenous and refugee experiences; a landmark work never before performed on campus; and much more.

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Flash performance brings 'Ode to Joy' to Britton Plaza

The Dickinson College Choir performs an excerpt from the final movement of Beethoven's Symphony No. 9.

Photo by Dan Loh.

Senior Art Exhibitions Bring Professional Skills Into the Frame

Studio art and art history students present joint exhibitions.

This image of a star forming was one of the first pictures released to the public that were taken by the James Webb Space Telescope.

Evoking the Wonder of James Webb Space Telescope Through Sound

Discover the stellar inspiration behind Dickinson's fall 2022 choir concert, which will be held Saturday, Nov. 12, and Sunday, Nov. 13.

Third Coast Percussion performs live music for a dance class at Dickinson. Photo by Dan Loh.

Recent Arts Residencies Explore Potent Themes Through Sight and Sound

In recent weeks, Dickinson has welcomed visiting artists to campus to serve impactful residencies. Here's why that's so important for our arts students and for the whole college community.

Art Walks at Dickinson College. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Summoning ‘Courage’: Dickinson Presents Immersive Take on Classic Play

Dickinson’s immersive theatrical and dance-infused production of ‘Mother Courage’ takes audiences across campus to experience a timeless story with resonance for the war in Ukraine.

Caitlyn Longest '23 in Italy, where she served an internship with a working artist.

Student Snapshot: Caitlyn Longest ’23

Studio art major Caitlyn Longest ’23 has interned in NYC and Italy, and she's created art in Jordan. "I've learned to adapt to different places quickly and make the most of my time," she says.

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An Autumn to Remember: Fall Arts Announced

Open your calendar app! You don’t want to miss the public arts events at Dickinson this fall.

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