Arts and Culture
The Arts at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½
An original theatrical production. An exhibit showcasing student artists. Readings by internationally-known authors, who happen to teach on campus. Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s flourishing arts community engages our on- and off-campus communities through new interpretations of classical pieces, as well as new original works.
Nov. 13–Nov. 21, 2026
Ride the Cyclone
Up next from Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Theatre is the hauntingly funny musical Ride the Cyclone. Set in Uranium City, Saskatchewan, the play centers on six teenagers, members of the St. Cassian High School chamber choir, who all die in a tragic roller coaster accident. Their spirits, stuck in a liminal space, are offered the once–in–a–deathtime opportunity to come back to life through the powers bestowed by a mechanized fortune teller, the Amazing Karnak. You won’t want to miss this rollicking roller–coaster ride through tragedy and triumph.
The Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Gallery
Cross+Roads
Cross+Roads, an exhibit by Danielle O’Malley, will be featured in the Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ Gallery in the Miller Fine Arts Center from Oct. 14 through Nov. 14, 2026. The exhibit will open at 5 p.m. on Wednesday, Oct. 14, with an artist reception until 6:15 p.m. in the gallery. The artist will then present a slide lecture at 6:15 p.m. in Delkin Recital Hall in the Vivian Bull Music Center. This exhibition features ceramics, textiles, and mixed media sculpture using found and natural materials. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Saturdays from noon to 5 p.m.
Thursday, October 15
Fall Choral Concert
Celebrate Fall with a varied program featuring Wildcat Glee, Cascara Voce, and Concert Choir.
Readings @ the Nick
In partnership with Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s English department and MacReads, the Readings @ the Nick series welcomes a handful of nationally acclaimed poets and writers to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½'s McMinnville campus each academic year.
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Unleash Your Creativity
You have the vision and the drive. Let us help you turn it into a successful career. Whether in the classroom, studio or stage, explore your passions at Ä¢¹½´«Ã½ while working side-by-side with faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized artists, musicians and authors in the classroom.
Inspire the Uncommon
Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s unrivaled arts programs continue to thrive because of the support of generous donors, alumni and businesses. Invest in the future of the arts by giving to Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s art, creative writing, literature, music and theatre programs. Your donations today support Ä¢¹½´«Ã½’s artistic community of students, scholars and artists for years to come.