Arts & Culture

Innovation through creativity

Let Your Genius Shine

No matter your passion for the arts, you can write your own story and create a unique path at Emory. Don't be surprised to see art students double-majoring in biology. Because at Emory, we understand what creative thinking can do for the world.

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Emory Arts

Theater Emory

Our resident professional production company, Theater Emory, typically creates four productions a year.

Schwartz Artists in Residence

The Schwartz Center artist-in-residence program features performing artists, composers, and art scholars from across the globe.

Creative Writing Reading Series

The Creative Writing Reading Series annually features internationally renowned and prize-winning authors reading from their works.

Emory Dance Company

Emory Dance Company is a professionally oriented student performance company that features diverse choreographic approaches of faculty, student, and guest artists.

Richard Ellmann Lectures

The Ellmann Lectures feature authors reading and discussing their work in an annual series of public lectures in modern literature.

Oxford Theater

Oxford College faculty direct two plays each academic year in the 125-seat black box theater in the Tarbutton Performing Arts Center.

Emory Chamber Music Society

Emory Chamber Music Society brings together some of the city’s finest resident musicians with internationally known guest artists.

Michael C. Carlos Museum

Discover the stories of civilization at the Michael C. Carlos Museum where special exhibitions complement a world-class permanent collection.

Academics

Music

Film and Media

Theater Studies

Creative Writing

Dance

Visual Arts

Art History

Oxford College Arts

Ethics and the Arts

Science Gallery Atlanta

Carlos Museum

Culture on campus

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Start the new semester by sampling these arts events across campus

There’s no better way to welcome the fall semester than by immersing yourself in the arts on campus. Between cinematic offerings, literature readings, live music and exciting performances, there are plenty of arts events to kickstart the academic year.

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See these public art pieces with a walk around campus

Emory’s campus is home to stunning pieces of public art, from a mural highlighting iconic Atlanta imagery to a variety of sculptures. See where each piece is located and explore campus through this artistic lens.

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Creative Resources

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Emory Libraries

Explore and learn like never before with exhibits, events, and opportunities to broaden your creative and curious mind.

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Center for Creativity & Arts

Enjoy our community’s imaginative spark, and explore the richness of the artistic and creative work on our campus.

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Public Art

Sculptures by nationally recognized artists in a variety of styles and media are situated throughout campus for the enjoyment of the community.

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Schwartz Center for Performing Arts

Experience everything from world-renowned guest artists to performances by your peers and Emory faculty members.