Arts at Davidson
Inspiring creative minds for lives of leadership and service
Sculpture. Readings. Plays. Exhibitions. Chorale. It's all happening here.
At Davidson, our focus is on collaborating across the arts and sciences, creating a transdisciplinary approach to learning for all students.
Defying Disciplines
The arts are integrated into daily life here at Davidson. You have the freedom to practice your talents at the highest level, even if you’re not majoring or minoring in fine arts. Or pursue research that connects art with other subjects in creative new ways.
At the Galleries
The William H. Van Every and Edward M. Smith Galleries support the academic mission of the college through the presentation, interpretation, and discussion of primarily contemporary artworks in all media. Gallery exhibitions and programs nurture individual thinking, develop visual literacy, and inspire a lifelong commitment to the arts.
Artist Series
The C. Shaw and Nancy K. Smith Artist Series offers an ever-growing selection of entertainment, culture and quality, bringing acts to campus such as Second City, Urban Bush Women and Les Ballet Trockadero de Monte Carlo.
The faculty and students who participate in the Union Board Artist Series Committee take great pride in selecting and presenting a series for students, faculty, staff and community members to enjoy.
Spotlight on Students
Student photographer Claire Tatum '24 captures the arts at Davidson in her My Davidson photo essay, Creativity on Campus. From a capella concerts to theatre shows and dance extravaganzas, creativity abounds on campus.
Tamara Williams teaches Davidson students the Brazilian dance techniques of Rosangela Silvestre.
One of Davidson’s talented a cappella groups, The Nuances, serenades the crowd at the Annual Music and Dance Extravaganza.
The Davidson College Symphony Orchestra puts on a Star Wars concert so impressive that even R2D2 made an appearance (right).
Davidson Bhangra never fails to get the crowd on its feet, especially with this thrilling performance to the popular song “Jalebi Baby.”
Members of Davidson College Chorale sing a moving Hebrew piece as the grand-finale to their annual spring concert.
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