Arts
Arts and culture are everywhere at Allegheny — and for everyone. Whether you’re studying the arts as part of your major, expressing yourself through extracurriculars, or just interested in the latest production, there’s something for you.
Performing Arts Programs
Minor
Explore the relationship of movement to self, culture, and environment.
Minor
Study performance, history, and theory in a setting that engages the entire academic community.
Major | Minor
Set the stage for your success by producing original works and developing skills to connect with audiences.
Visual Arts Programs
Major | Minor
Become a cultural innovator and creative industry leader by producing works of visual art that transcend boundaries.
Minor
Work closely with faculty to use film as a medium to communicate compelling fictional and documentary narratives.
Major
Explore the intersection of art and practical problem-solving through technologies like robotics, 3-D printing, and artificial intelligence.
Major | Minor
Learn how to use the cultural power of art and embrace diverse perspectives to catalyze change.
Creativity and Performance on Campus
Allegheny’s Bowman, Megahan, and Penelec Art Galleries are major exhibition facilities for northwestern Pennsylvania, offering a lively and varied exhibition program with an emphasis on contemporary art.
The Playshop Theatre opened in 1929 and has produced over 500 plays and musicals as well as original works. Perform on the stage, get involved behind the scenes, or stop by to watch a performance!
Scholarship Opportunties
Whether you plan to major or minor in a creative or performing art, or if you intend to participate in related extracurricular performances or take courses in the department, you’re eligible to apply for one of the Creative and Performing Arts (CAPA) Scholarships.
