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Supporting Creative Endeavors

Discover the Arts

Lehigh University offers an exciting arts culture that contributes to the academic and social vitality of campus life. We offer programs and opportunities through academic departments and campus-wide organizations. Students work collaboratively with accomplished faculty, scholars, and creative artists, and graduate with the knowledge and experience that prepares them to enter prominent graduate arts programs and industry professions. Student clubs, literary publications, and events engage students across all disciplines in the arts throughout their academic career.

Key Facts

By the Numbers

During the past five years, demand for arts programming within the College of Arts and Sciences has risen to an all-time high

35
%

Enrollment Growth in ADD

Enrollment increased in Art, Architecture and Design over the past 5 years

655

Total Theatre Students

The majority of students involved in the 2023-2024 production season were non-majors

45

Annual music performances

The majority of performances involved students
Creativity

Discover the Arts

Arts culture that contributes to the academic and social vitality of campus life.

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Events


Apr

11

Event

Department of Theatre: The Bookstore

The future of a whimsical, almost magical bookstore is uncertain after the owner dies and leaves the shop to her niece Rachel. Rachel has a job in New York City that doesn't pay her enough and a fiancé that won't stop calling.

Apr

13

Event

Lehigh University Symphonic Band

The Lehigh University Symphonic Band presents an afternoon of music from the movies and television, as well as classics from the band's repertoire, including works by Nelson, Grainger, and oh, by the way, they will throw in a couple marches for good measure. Darin Lewis, director. 

Free; No tickets required

Apr

25

Event

Lehigh University Philharmonic: Concerto Marathon!

Come enjoy a heartwarming and exciting night at the symphony, as Lehigh Philharmonic student soloists perform concerto movements! The entire orchestra will play together for our stirring season finale, featuring Symphony No. 4 by Tchaikovsky. Kyle Wernke, director.

Inspiration

Student Work

Anna Dekker ’23, Graphic Design Major, Graphic Design III, Package and identity design.
Anna Dekker ’23, Graphic Design Major, Graphic Design III, Package and identity design.
Portrait of Sterling Ashby, Umoja House Founder, 2020.
Amelia Galgon ’17, Studio Art/Computer Science, Portrait of Sterling Ashby, Umoja House Founder, 2020.
bringing theatrical magic to life on her final project for Stagecraft I class called “Moonshelves.”
Rachel Smith ’25, bringing theatrical magic to life on her final project for Stagecraft I class called “Moonshelves.”
Web Design I class, website for a fictional event, Fall 2023.
Xinni Hong ’24, Design Major, Web Design I class, website for a fictional event, Fall 2023.
Afiwa Afandalo, African Studies, Gender and Sexuality double major, Studio Arts Minor. Advanced Studio Workshop class exploring mixed media drawing.
Afiwa Afandalo ’23, African Studies, Gender and Sexuality double major, Studio Arts Minor. Advanced Studio Workshop class exploring mixed media drawing.
Music LP record album design
Aviela Maynard ’25, Graphic Design Major, Graphic Design II, Music LP record album design.
Rebranding for the National Museum of Mathematics, Graphis Silver Award in the Graphis New Talent competition for 2023
Hai Nguyen ’24, Graphic Design Major. Rebranding for the National Museum of Mathematics, Graphis Silver Award in the Graphis New Talent competition for 2023.
Hip Hop Theatre students cheer each other on in rehearsal for their upcoming show.
Act Like You Know: Hip Hop Theatre students cheer each other on in rehearsal for their upcoming show.
Business Major, Studio Arts minor, Drawing II class, Color pencil and monoprint mixed media
Paige Zimmerman ’23, Business Major, Studio Arts minor, Drawing II class, Color pencil and monoprint mixed media
Painting 1 Glass of water painting investigating refractive light and reflective surfaces. Oil on canvas.
Anna Murphy ’22, Architecture Major, Painting 1 Glass of water painting investigating refractive light and reflective surfaces. Oil on canvas.
Travis Martinez shines winning a National Scenic Design Award for Smart People at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) 71st annual meeting.
Travis Martinez ’21 shines winning a National Scenic Design Award for Smart People at the Southeastern Theatre Conference (SETC) 71st annual meeting.
Natalee Castillo applies skills she learned in costume and fashion courses to design costumes for Act Like You Know 10 Year Anniversary Show.
Natalee Castillo ’19 applies skills she learned in costume and fashion courses to design costumes for Act Like You Know 10 Year Anniversary Show.
A skilled student lighting designer at work in a technical rehearsal for Open Up! — a devised student variety showcase.
Capturing the magic behind the scenes: A skilled student lighting designer at work in a technical rehearsal for Open Up! — a devised student variety showcase.
Daniel Brody conducting rehearsal for Silent Sky his first main stage show and his third major directorial project.
Daniel Brody ’22 ’23G conducting rehearsal for Silent Sky his first main stage show and his third major directorial project.
Brand Experience class, redesigning and rebranding ordinary object (first aid kit), Fall 2023.
Angelique Ronca ’24, Design Major, Graphic Design: Brand Experience class, redesigning and rebranding ordinary object (first aid kit), Fall 2023.