Arts at Meredith
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.
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Home | Body Opening Reception
Home | Body Opening Reception
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery features the work of Nathan Grimes. Born in the Great Smokey Mountains and raised in Florida, he is an expanded field painter concerned with interrelating […]
Les Ballet Afrik
Les Ballet Afrik
Les Ballet Afrik is a multi-cultural dance company whose mission is to champion the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ experiences within the ballroom scene. Rooted in African, Afrobeat, House, Vogue, and […]
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Les Ballet Afrik
Les Ballet Afrik
Les Ballet Afrik is a multi-cultural dance company whose mission is to champion the Black, Latinx, and LGBTQ+ experiences within the ballroom scene. Rooted in African, Afrobeat, House, Vogue, and […]
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Guest Artist John O’Conor Piano Recital
Guest Artist John O’Conor Piano Recital
Meredith College Department of Music presents guest artist John O'Conor. This piano recital is sponsored by the Raleigh Piano Teachers Association. The performance counts as an academic and cultural event.
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Guest Artist John O’Conor Beethoven Masterclass
Guest Artist John O’Conor Beethoven Masterclass
Meredith College Department of Music's guest artist, John O'Conor, presents two masterclasses on Beethoven's piano works. These masterclasses count toward an academic and cultural event.
Guest Artist John O’Conor Beethoven Masterclass
Guest Artist John O’Conor Beethoven Masterclass
Meredith College Department of Music's guest artist, John O'Conor, presents two masterclasses on Beethoven's piano works. These masterclasses count toward an academic and cultural event.
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Guest Artist Sharon Katz on Social Justice Presentation
Guest Artist Sharon Katz on Social Justice Presentation
Meredith College Department of Music presents guest artist Sharon Katz, who will present on her work in South Africa and working with Nelson Mandela. South African singer and guitarist, activist, […]
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Sharon Katz “When Voices Meet” Documentary Screening
Sharon Katz “When Voices Meet” Documentary Screening
Meredith College Department of Music presents a screening of Sharon Katz's "When Voices Meet" Documentary. Singing their way into the hearts, minds and soul of a divided nation amidst a […]
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Kristin Behlman Performance Psychology Workshop
Kristin Behlman Performance Psychology Workshop
Kristin Behlman presents a workshop on performance psychology and overcoming stage fright through the power of the mind. Thursday, September 28th from 6:00-8:00 pm in Carswell Concert Hall MC Connect Link: https://meredith.presence.io/event/kristin-behlman-performance-psychology-workshop
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Kristin Behlman Psychology & Practice Skills Workshop
Kristin Behlman Psychology & Practice Skills Workshop
A workshop/presentation with Meredith College students about the incorporation of psychology skills into daily practice.
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Sharon Katz and the Peace Train
Sharon Katz and the Peace Train
Meredith College Department of Music presents guest artists Sharon Katz and The Peace Train. Co-founded by Sharon Katz and the Flagship of The Peace Train project, The Peace Train is […]
Explore Programs
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.
Arts Program News
The Meredith College Dance Program hosted its High School Day of Dance on October 28, 2022. This was the first time the event had been held since 2019.
The Capital City Girls Choir (CCGC), a program associated with Meredith College’s Community School of Music, has recently named Cameron Bolin as its new artistic director.
On April 21, 2022, Johnson Hall filled with students, friends, and family for the opening reception of the 39th Annual Juried Student Art Exhibition.
The American Dance Festival in association with Meredith College presents Les Ballets Afrik on Thursday, September 14, and Friday, September 15, 2023, at 7:30 p.m. The performances will be held in Jones Auditorium on the Meredith College campus. ADF’s presentation of Les Ballet Afrik is supported by the United Arts Council of Raleigh and Wake County.
Jessica Stair, Ph.D., will present the 2023 Mercer-Kesler Lecture on Friday, April 21, at 10 a.m. in Kresge Auditorium. Stair’s presentation is titled “The Scent of Perfection: Flowers and the Senses in Monjas Muertas.”
The Frankie G. Weems Gallery at Meredith College will be featuring the Spring 2023 Senior Art Exhibition. In the exhibition, titled TRANSFIGURATION, seven emerging artists will showcase their analysis of growth and development during their undergraduate program.
Our Venues
Carswell Concert Hall
Carswell Concert Hall has two Steinway grand pianos and provides a more intimate space for recitals, concertos, and presentations.
Carswell Concert Hall has two Steinway grand pianos and provides a more intimate space for recitals, concertos, and presentations.
Courtyard
This area of Meredith’s beautiful campus serves as a backdrop for outdoor performances, particularly on Celebrating Student Achievement Day.
This area of Meredith’s beautiful campus serves as a backdrop for outdoor performances, particularly on Celebrating Student Achievement Day.
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
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 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 Chapel
A 300-seat chapel with classic appeal, Jones Chapel hosts concerts, and lectures, and other types of performances.
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.
A 140-seat auditorium located in the Cate Student Center, Kresge Auditorium serves as a location for larger meetings, panels, 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.
Surrounded by beautiful plantings and greenery, McIver Amphitheatre has hosted numerous speakers as well as outdoor drama performances and film screenings.
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.
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.
Meredith’s Frankie G. Weems Art Gallery showcases a wide variety of artists, media, and subject matter. New exhibitions are featured throughout the year.
