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Education and Engagement

Explore the arts as a way of thinking, learning, and knowing the world around us.

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Student leads activity with younger students on gallery floor in front of large painting on wall
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Student Involvement

Wesleyan students have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in curation, technical production, and arts administration, working alongside the professional staff.

Community Programs

The Center for the Arts offers opportunities for the Middletown community to engage with artists and programs through free events, workshops, talks, exhibitions, and collaborations with local partners.
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Campus Initiatives

The Center for the Arts centers art across the Wesleyan campus, connecting creative practice to teaching, research, and interdisciplinary exploration. Our campus initiatives build relationships between visiting artists and faculty, especially from non-arts disciplines, in order to create opportunities for students to explore the world through creative inquiry.

Explore Campus Initiatives

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Public Art Collection

The Center for the Arts stewards Wesleyan’s Public Art Collection, which is installed throughout the campus and invites daily reflection, surprise, and inspiration across academic and residential spaces.

Get Involved

Whether you’re a student looking for hands-on experience, a faculty member interested in collaboration, or a community member curious to learn more—we’d love to connect with you.
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