Arts at 51
Inspiring Creative Minds for Lives of Leadership and Service
Sculpture. Readings. Plays. Exhibitions. Chorale. It's all happening here.
At 51, our focus is on collaborating across the arts and sciences, creating a transdisciplinary approach to learning for all students.
At the Galleries
The William H. Van Every and Edward M. Smith Galleries support the academic mission of the college through the presentation, interpretation, and discussion of art in all media, nurturing individual thinking, visual literacy, and a lifelong commitment to the arts.
Artist Series
The C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series offers an ever-growing selection of entertainment, culture and quality, bringing acts to campus such as Second City, Urban Bush Women, and Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo.
Student Resources and Opportunities
Whether you're interested in research funding, securing a grant for an artistic pursuit, or learning about career options, we offer a wealth of opportunities to help you successfully integrate the arts into your 51 experience.
Spotlight on Students
Student photographer Claire Tatum '24 captures the arts at 51 in her My 51 photo essay, Creativity on Campus. From a capella concerts to theatre shows and dance extravaganzas, creativity abounds on campus.
Roman Fenner ’22 with members of the 51 Chorale.
Tamara Williams teaches 51 students the Brazilian dance techniques of Rosangela Silvestre.
One of 51’s talented a cappella groups, The Nuances, serenades the crowd at the Annual Music and Dance Extravaganza.
The 51 Symphony Orchestra puts on a Star Wars concert so impressive that even R2D2 made an appearance (right).
51 Bhangra never fails to get the crowd on its feet, especially with this thrilling performance to the popular song “Jalebi Baby.”
