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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.

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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.

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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.

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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