Visual and Performing Arts

Small, interactive art classes. Practical, hands-on internships and apprenticeships.

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Art and Design

Arcadia University is accredited by NASAD, and our Art & Design Program combines the individual attention of a small school with the diversity of study abroad opportunities.

ART & DESIGN

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Music

Our Music minor welcomes students from all majors to various hands-on opportunities, including the University Choir, that enrich the liberal arts experience.

MUSIC

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Theater Arts

Our program goes beyond a traditional conservatory-style approach—immersing you in all aspects of theatrical creation.

THEATER ARTS & ACTING

Theater Meets Art & Design in “The Making of Midway”

“I have logged 231 hours for this apprenticeship. To receive credit, one must log only 200, but it’s not over until the fat lady sings—or whatever it is Petite does at the end of our play. I refuse to spoil it for you!

- Ari Kendra ’17, Prop Designer

Campus Venues

Arcadia Art Gallery

A nationally recognized venue for contemporary art in the greater Philadelphia area, the Arcadia University Art Gallery provides a stimulating roster of exhibitions shaped by its mission to encourage dialogue about current visual art and its socio-cultural relevance.

Art Gallery

Arcadia Theater

The Arcadia University Theater provides professional quality productions that showcase the talents and dedication of our student artists. Productions are directed, designed and choreographed by professionals from Philadelphia’s theatre community.

Arcadia Theater

Upcoming Events & Performances

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Feb

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

February 27, 2020

8:00pm

450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038

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28
Feb

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

February 28, 2020

8:00pm

450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038

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29
Feb

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

February 29, 2020

2:00pm

450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038

View Event

29
Feb

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

February 29, 2020

8:00pm

450 S. Easton Road
Glenside, PA 19038

View Event

27
Feb

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

28
Feb

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

29
Feb

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

29
Feb

Art and Performance Campus-Wide Student

The Resistible Rise Of Arturo Ui

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Visual & Performing Arts News

December 17, 2019

in the news | art

Moore Featured in New York Times for “Farm-to-Table” Approach to Ceramics

Gregg Moore , Visual and Performing Arts professor, was featured in a Dec. 5 The New York Times article for his collaboration with Chef Dan Barber of...

December 16, 2019

Contact Visual & Performing Arts

Art & Design

Benton Spruance Art Center
215-572-2133

Music

Murphy Hall, Room 116
215-572-2915

Theater Arts & Acting

Kistler Hall, Room 13
215-517-2592

Art Gallery

Arcadia University Art Gallery
Spruance Fine Arts Center
215-572-2131
gallery@arcadia.edu

Arcadia Theater

Arcadia University Theater
Spruance Fine Arts Center, MainStage Theater
215-572-2112
arcadiatheater@arcadia.edu