School of the Arts | The University of Vermont

College of Arts and Sciences

From our renowned faculty; our small classes; our inclusive, liberal arts centered curricula; and our extensive array of opportunities for students in Vermont and well beyond; we offer a rich, student-centered environment of technical advancement, exploration within and across media, professional development, and experiential learning to prepare you for a lifetime of engagement with the arts. We look forward to seeing you in class or in the many performances, screenings, readings, exhibitions and lectures we host in the School and its programs!

Academic Programs

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Program in Art and Art History

Discover and develop your own path to creative expression through our programs of study in studio art, art history, and art education.

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Program in Music

Whether you’re interested in performance or education, our award-winning faculty will help you prepare for a lifetime in music.

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Program in Theatre and Dance

Theory and practice come together to provide you with a rich community in which to learn, create, and perform.

Upcoming Events

Creative and Performing Arts Programs

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Fleming Museum

Discover how Vermont’s leading museum of art and world cultures engages students and faculty in conversation, research, artmaking, and critical thinking.

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Lane Series

Learn more about how one of the nation’s premier concert series enriches the cultural life of UVM and the surrounding community.

Affiliate Programs

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Creative Writing

Develop marketable communication, editing, and research skills while honing your writing technique in a variety of genres.

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Film and Television Studies

Become a critical media thinker and producer through courses ranging from film studies to theory, production, and screenwriting.

Arts in the News

The Beauty of Imperfection: UVM Professor’s Work Heads to the Smithsonian

Art as Inquiry: Bring Your Curiosity and Love of Color to the Fleming this Fall

Sound Success: Four UVM Students Honored in NPR College Podcast Challenge

“Hidden Figures” Revealed During Research Week at UVM School of the Arts

Heather Ferrell to Join UVM’s Fleming Museum of Art as Curator