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Arts at Meredith
Our vibrant learning environment celebrates the arts. We welcome students from all majors who want to express their creativity, as well as those who will be the next generation of professional artists. From award-winning dance performances to thought-provoking exhibits to world-renowned visiting artists, Meredith College offers an array of cultural arts opportunities. We invite you to expand your horizons through your enjoyment of the arts.
The health, safety, and well-being of our community is always our top priority. Please check back here for information about upcoming performances and exhibits, and thank you for your interest.
Alyssa Hinton: Spiritual Awakening-Native Roots & Culture Exhibition
Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Using vibrant colors that awaken the soul, mixed media artist, Alyssa Hinton, illustrates a theme of cultural regeneration through her unique southeastern Native American imagery. Her work is a provocative portrayal of the folklore and history surrounding her roots, utilizing tradition and vision with a contemporary edge.
Please follow the link to register for the in-person, registration only Artist Reception on September 24 5:30-7:00pm:
Together-We are Having a Good Day
Wed, Oct 7, 2020
Join us on October 29th, for an in-person, registration only artist reception from 4:30-6:30pm in Johnson Hall Rotunda. More information on Gallery Zoom Talk to follow.
Alyssa Hinton: Spiritual Awakening-Native Roots & Culture Exhibition
Mon, Sep 28, 2020
Using vibrant colors that awaken the soul, mixed media artist, Alyssa Hinton, illustrates a theme of cultural regeneration through her unique southeastern Native American imagery. Her work is a provocative portrayal of the folklore and history surrounding her roots, utilizing tradition and vision with a contemporary edge.
Please follow the link to register for the in-person, registration only Artist Reception on September 24 5:30-7:00pm:
Together-We are Having a Good Day
Wed, Oct 7, 2020
Join us on October 29th, for an in-person, registration only artist reception from 4:30-6:30pm in Johnson Hall Rotunda. More information on Gallery Zoom Talk to follow.
Meredith's visual and performing arts students thrive in a stimulating, supportive environment that encourages their artistic and intellectual growth while preparing them for successful careers in their fields.
Emerging Artist-in-Residence Program
For alumnae who seek to grow and strengthen their artistic practice in a supportive community. Learn more.
Meredith College’s Department of Music is taking a number of steps to address a desire for change by music students and alumnae, who have expressed concerns about race and equity following the death of George Floyd and as a part of the consequent increase in racial justice advocacy efforts. The music department’s efforts are part of a larger anti-racism initiative being undertaken by Meredith College.
Meredith has redeveloped the arts management minor, now called arts administration, to better align the program with the current career trends in the arts industry.
Artist Alyssa Hinton, whose work is being exhibited in Meredith’s Weems Gallery, will present the 2020 Mercer-Kesler Lecture. Hinton will present “Visions, Prophecy & Native American Cultural Reawakening” on September 24 at 4:30 p.m. via Zoom.
Carswell Concert Hall has two Steinway grand pianos and provides a more intimate space for recitals, concertos, and presentations.
Carswell Concert Hall
Carswell Concert Hall has two Steinway grand pianos and provides a more intimate space for recitals, concertos, and presentations.
This area of Meredith’s beautiful campus serves as a backdrop for outdoor performances, particularly on Celebrating Student Achievement Day.
Courtyard
This area of Meredith’s beautiful campus serves as a backdrop for outdoor performances, particularly on Celebrating Student Achievement Day.
Johnson Hall Rotunda serves as one of two campus art galleries. The Rotunda includes display space on multiple floors and also offers an excellent reception venue for gallery openings.
Johnson Hall Rotunda
Johnson Hall Rotunda serves as one of two campus art galleries. The Rotunda includes display space on multiple floors and also offers an excellent reception venue for gallery openings.
Jones Auditorium has a proscenium theatre that seats 600 patrons. The auditorium hosts a broad range of events, including lectures as well as music, dance, and theater performances.
Jones Auditorium
Jones Auditorium has a proscenium theatre that seats 600 patrons. The auditorium hosts a broad range of events, including lectures as well as music, dance, and theater performances.
A 300-seat chapel with classic appeal, Jones Chapel hosts concerts, and lectures, and other types of performances.
Jones Chapel
A 300-seat chapel with classic appeal, Jones Chapel hosts concerts, and lectures, and other types of performances.
A 140-seat auditorium located in the Cate Student Center, Kresge Auditorium serves as a location for larger meetings, panels, and film screenings.
Kresge Auditorium
A 140-seat auditorium located in the Cate Student Center, Kresge Auditorium serves as a location for larger meetings, panels, and film screenings.
Surrounded by beautiful plantings and greenery, McIver Amphitheatre has hosted numerous speakers as well as outdoor drama performances and film screenings.
McIver Amphitheater
Surrounded by beautiful plantings and greenery, McIver Amphitheatre has hosted numerous speakers as well as outdoor drama performances and film screenings.
A black box theatre located below Jones Auditorium, Studio Theatre can adapt to the demands of the production. This theatre is also used as a classroom.
Studio Theatre
A black box theatre located below Jones Auditorium, Studio Theatre can adapt to the demands of the production. This theatre is also used as a classroom.
Meredith’s Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery showcases a wide variety of artists, media, and subject matter. New exhibitions are featured throughout the year.
Weems Art Gallery
Meredith’s Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery showcases a wide variety of artists, media, and subject matter. New exhibitions are featured throughout the year.
