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.
Events
List of events in Photo View
Events
List of events in Photo View
Events
List of events in Photo View
Events
List of events in Photo View
Events
List of events in Photo View
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Class Elections Filing Week
January 26 – February 4
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.
Art
- Art Education major
- Graphic Design major
- Studio Art major
- Pre-Art Therapy major
- Art History minor
- Photography minor
Dance
- Dance major
- Dance Education concentration
- Private Studio concentration
- Professional Performance Certificate in Dance
Music
Theatre
Arts Administration Minor
Post-Baccalaureate Licensure
Arts Program News
The Meredith College Theatre Program has been awarded a Kurt Weill Foundation College/University Grant to produce Lady in the Dark.
Meredith’s Art 497 Senior Exhibition course guides students through the process of developing and installing their exhibits.
Meredith’s Dance program is known for inspiring and motivating dancers to achieve their dance aspirations. Through High School Day of Dance, held on Friday, November 14, the dance program did the same for 460 students from 26 high schools in Wake, Durham, Chatham, Person, Johnston, and Alamance counties. This year’s event was the 30th year Meredith offered High School Day of Dance.
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.