Students studying in the Department of Visual and Performing Arts develop skills as imaginative practitioners, understand art as a meaningful human endeavor, and explore creative works in dialogue with the past and our current moment.
Welcome to Visual and Performing Arts at Clark
We believe the pursuit of creativity is a human right.
The Visual and Performing Arts Department comprises six separate majors. In our classes, you will learn about the history of creative practice, from the ancient Greek architects and the plays of William Shakespeare to the music of Duke Ellington, the films of Maya Deren, and the contemporary photo-collages of Mickalene Thomas.
You will cultivate the theoretical tools to analyze works of art from the past and the present, and develop your own skills as a creative practitioner in our studios — painting, costume, recording, and more.
By studying the history, theory, and practice of the arts in a liberal arts context, you will make and explore creative works while connecting the past to the present.
Undergraduate Programs
Venues and Resources
Clark Arts Venues
Throughout the academic year, our on-campus arts venues host a range of shows, exhibitions, plays, and concerts.
Arts in Worcester and Beyond
The arts in Worcester are thriving, from niche galleries to the Worcester Art Museum’s world-class collections, small concert halls to the Hanover Theatre for the Performing Arts.
Clark University Theatre Summer Intensive (CUTSI)
This two-week theatre intensive in the Little Center is perfect for pre-college students who want to hone their foundational theatre skills. CUTSI includes workshops and guidance from university-level instructors, culminating in a performance for families and friends at the program’s conclusion.
Visual and Performing Arts
Featured Stories
Inside a cabin, will the fuse be lit?
Student filmmaker ponders the perils of anger and isolation
Students awarded $10K to document impact of climate change
Filmmakers aim to work ‘for a just, sustainable, climate-responsive future’
‘You can see the painter’s thoughts through brushstrokes'
Student’s survey of Venus unveils secrets of Renaissance nude portraiture
Featured Event
Clark University Theater Summer Intensive
July 7 – 18, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
This two-week theatre intensive taught by professional actors, designers, and University educators focuses on foundational theatre skills, audition techniques, and collaborative storytelling. Campers will participate in workshops that hone their skills in monologue, scene study, voice and speech, character development, and contemporary movement with university-level instructors. This intensive culminates on the last day in an afternoon of performance for families and friends.
Contact Information
Visual and Performing Arts
Office Location
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Traina Center for the Arts
92 Downing Street
Worcester, MA 01610 - 1-508-793-7113
- vpa[at]clarku[dot]edu
- 1-508-793-8844 (fax)
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