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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.

Broadway's Christopher Jackson (right) speaks with a student in an introductory acting class.

Dickinson Acting Students Perform for Broadway’s Christopher Jackson

What happens when Broadway star Christopher Jackson ("Hamilton") visits your introductory acting class? First-year student Roma Cervino gives us the scoop.

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.

Students in the Dance Theatre Group (DTG) perform in the fall 2023 concert. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Welcome to the Dinner Party: Inspired by Iconic Work, Dance Concert Spotlights Women’s Rights

Inspired by feminist icon Judy Chicago's controversial work, The Dinner Party: A Dance Concert journeys through herstory and celebrates the women in our lives.

Students get ready for the senior studio-art majors midyear works-in-progress exhibition.

The Art of Community

"I'm so excited for everyone to see it." Nine studio art majors are ready to share works in progress with the greater campus community. Here's a preview.

Warith Taha's works explore Black and queer identity. Photo by Riley Heffron ’26.

Creating a Way Forward: Warith Taha’s Advice to Young Artists

Drawing from a social-science background and personal experience, Warith Taha explores race, gender, sexuality and class in his art. He shared his journey—and his career advice—with students.

'The Crucible' opens at Mathers Theatre on Oct. 27. Photo by A. Pierce Bounds '71.

Witches, Beware! ‘Crucible’ Haunts the Dickinson Stage

Dickinson's Halloween-season production of 'The Crucible' brings fresh perspectives to an American classic.

Christopher Jackson

Presidential Address: 'Hamilton' Star Christopher Jackson to Visit Dickinson

Celebrated performer/composer Christopher Jackson, best known as George Washington in the Broadway and Disney+ hit 'Hamilton,' comes to campus Nov. 2 to deliver annual Poitras-Gleim lecture.

Imani Winds

High-Impact Residency Amplifies Underheard Voices

The works of underrepresented artists and composers command center stage this fall through a high-impact residency with Imani Winds.

Ukraine

Uplifting Their Voices: Ukraine Takes Spotlight During Fall Arts Events

Ukrainian music, literature and art come to life this fall, with visits from the Prometheus Ukrainian Male Chorus and the translator and artist Veronika Yadukha.

fall 2023 coa promo

Stars of Fall 2023

Dickinson performers, artists and writers will present an array of compelling public events this fall. Get ready for these exciting events.

The Trout Gallery's new director, Shannon Eagan.

Dickinson's Trout Gallery Welcomes New Director

“I’d like people to know that the Trout is a welcoming and accessible place for everyone." Meet the Trout Gallery's new director, Shannon Egan.

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.

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