Arts and Culture
The Arts at ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø
An original theatrical production. An exhibit showcasing student artists. Readings by internationally-known authors, who happen to teach on campus. ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s flourishing arts community engages our on- and off-campus communities through new interpretations of classical pieces, as well as new original works.
The ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Gallery
Easy Does It
Easy Does It, a new exhibition by Portland printmaker Edie Overturf, will be on view in the ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Gallery from September 2 to October 1, 2026. Featuring relief prints, screen printing, sculpture and artist books, the show explores contemporary anxieties and “landscapes of endurance” through Overturf’s signature blend of bold imagery and satirical iconography. The exhibition opens September 2 with a 5 p.m. reception followed by a 6 p.m. artist lecture in Delkin Recital Hall.
Oct. 22–24 | Oct. 29–Nov. 1
Improvising Murder! A Homicidal Comedy
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø Theatre will premiere Rob Urbinati’s newest murder mystery, commissioned for ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø through the Ronni Lacroute Fund of the Oregon Community Foundation. Picking up where Death by Design left off, Improvising Murder! A Homicidal Comedy takes us back to the English countryside manor of playwright Edward Bennett and Sorel, his vainglorious actress wife, anxiously awaiting the London theatre critic’s review of Edward’s latest play.
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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø's English department and MacReads, the Readings @ the Nick series welcomes a handful of nationally acclaimed poets and writers to ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø'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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø while working side-by-side with faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized artists, musicians and authors in the classroom.
Inspire the Uncommon
ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’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 ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s art, creative writing, literature, music and theatre programs. Your donations today support ºÚÁϳԹÏÍø’s artistic community of students, scholars and artists for years to come.