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William Wallace '74 and Beth Fagan Wallace '75 in Italy, where they fell in love during their study-abroad year.

Reframing Michelangelo With William Wallace ’74

World-renowned scholar William Wallace ’74 has challenged myths, guided historic conservation and shaped our understanding of a master artist. It began with a pivotal study-abroad year.

Three actors onstage. Two look frightened.

Not Your Grandma’s Fairy Tale: Dickinson Dives Into the Woods

What happens after "happily ever after"? Maybe it's not what you think! This beloved musical takes a darkly funny look at fairy tales and the ethical questions they raise.

Eadweard Muybridge, Animal Locomotion, Plate 44.

Capturing Locomotion: A Close Look at Muybridge’s Groundbreaking Photography

Curated by students, "Dissecting Locomotion" explores Muybridge’s pioneering photography of humans and animals in motion and its impact on art and science.

Outdoor photo of Weiss Center for the Arts

Dressing the Glitterati: Gender, Power and Fashion in Renaissance Art

Once upon a time, elite men signified power and success by donning luxurious fabrics, gold, jewels, sequins and brocade. Learn more about gender, sex, fashion and art through the 2026 Weiner Lecture.

Dickinson College Arch

Uncovering Truth: Dickinson’s Clarke Forum Announces March 2026 Public Events

March lectures will examine what forensic science reveals about the Tulsa Race Massacre; what science tells us about online harm; and how one woman explores a Jewish-German family history.

The Dickinson arch. Photo by Dan Loh.

February Lectures Explore the Arts, Democracy, Social Justice, AI

Join us as we explore the role of the arts in democratic society, an alum's book on how public opinion on gay rights is shaped, the effects of AI and the psychology of identity formation.

Weiss Center

Spark Your Imagination With These Public Arts Events

Highlights include a show about Jewish-German family history, a musical classic, works by women artists, thoughts on arts and democracy, and a reading by a renowned poet, essayist and biographer.

students in Dickinson's Dance Theatre group exchange handshakes in a dance about how to connect in a digital world.

Movement, Multimedia and the Quest for Authenticity

In an era of artificial expression, how do we hold on to what is real? The Dance Theatre Group's fall concert presents reflections on the digital age.

Students display works in progress in Goodyear Studios. Photo by Dan Loh.

What's in Store for Dickinson's Fall Senior Studio Art Exhibition

Every autumn, Goodyear Studios buzzes with anticipation as senior-year studio art majors wind up for their midyear joint exhibition.

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.

Wendy Red Star to Bring Powerful Perspective to Dickinson

We're thrilled to welcome the acclaimed artist Wendy Red Star to Dickinson to accept the prestigious 2025 Arts Award. An Arts Award ceremony and exhibition reception will be held Nov. 7.

Student-actors performing in the original play "Hidden Stories," lift intriguing objects out of a trunk.

Mermaid Players Find Magic in Hidden Treasures

Forgotten objects in an attic spark memories and magic in the Mermaid Players’ fall play. 'Hidden Stories' runs Friday, Oct. 31, to Sunday, Nov. 2.

Image for Sarah Nance, Evaporated Seas

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.

woman at computer

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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