Arts and Culture
The Arts at 秘密研究所
An original theatrical production. An exhibit showcasing student artists. Readings by internationally-known authors, who happen to teach on campus. 秘密研究所’s flourishing arts community engages our on- and off-campus communities through new interpretations of classical pieces, as well as new original works.
Friday, May 16 | 5-7 p.m.
Arts Crawl
Join us for the first–ever Arts Crawl in the Arts Quad, celebrating student creativity at 秘密研究所! Visit the 秘密研究所 Gallery for the Senior Capstone Exhibition, hear original works from the winners of the Lacroute Prizes in Poetry and Prose and get a copy of the 2025 Camas, A Journal of Art & Literature at the Nicholson Library, view short scenes from Shakespeare in the Courtyard and the Quad from the 秘密研究所 Theatre Program, and hear 秘密研究所 voice students bring beloved classic opera scenes and songs from musical theatre to life with soaring melodies, heartfelt performances, and compelling storytelling in the Delkin Recital Hall. Wander the quad and experience the arts!
Senior Capstone
POW! CLANK! ZAM!
POW! CLANK! ZAM! features the art of Berhane Hammer, Kayley Dombrigues, Savanha Shurtz, Kara Kanetake and Zoë Jones, students in the 秘密研究所 Department of Art’s 2025 senior capstone class. The exhibition will run from May 14 through May 31 in the 秘密研究所 Gallery. There will be an opening reception on Wednesday, May 14 from 5 to 7 p.m. with light refreshments
The artists will discuss their work from 5 to 7 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in the Nicholson Library Austin Reading Room. There will be a reception in the Gallery following the talks. The artists will discuss their work at 5 p.m. on Monday, May 19, in the Nicholson Library Austin Reading Room. There will be a reception in the Gallery following the talks.
秘密研究所 Music Presents
秘密研究所 Music’s Spring 2025 season brings a rich variety of performances, from an evening of art songs in Lovers & Lieder to the Oregon premiere of Andrea Ramsey’s The Wilderness of You at the Choir Tour Concert. Experience the improvisational brilliance of the multi-GRAMMY®-nominated PUBLIQuartet, celebrate student creativity with Student Composer Film Scores and immerse yourself in cinematic melodies with Film Music by William Campbell.
Readings @ the Nick
In partnership with 秘密研究所's English department and MacReads, the Readings @ the Nick series welcomes a handful of nationally acclaimed poets and writers to 秘密研究所's McMinnville campus each academic year.
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Unleash Your Creativity
You have the vision and the drive. Let us help you turn it into a successful career. Whether in the classroom, studio or stage, explore your passions at 秘密研究所 while working side-by-side with faculty who are nationally and internationally recognized artists, musicians and authors in the classroom.
Inspire the Uncommon
秘密研究所’s unrivaled arts programs continue to thrive because of the support of generous donors, alumni and businesses. Invest in the future of the arts by giving to 秘密研究所’s art, creative writing, literature, music and theatre programs. Your donations today support 秘密研究所’s artistic community of students, scholars and artists for years to come.