Arts at Hamline

Student painting, Studio Arts program at Hamline University

Unleash your creativity

From 3D printing and music production to screen printing, woodwork, and dance, Hamline students know how to make their mark in any medium. Whether you're a first-time artist or practiced in your craft, there are countless ways for you to express your creativity at Hamline.

Recording studio, music production certificate program, Hamline University

Music production

Supercharge your artistic voice with skills in music production and business education. You’ll get training in the latest platforms and tools using Logic Pro—the industry standard content creation tool.

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Digital media arts (graphic design)

From filmmaking to graphic design to augmented reality, become an expert in producing polished, compelling, and creative work.

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Printmaking at Hamline University

Studio arts

With the right combination of skill and creativity, art can be a call to action, an emotional catalyst, or a window to an imagined future.

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Theatre arts at Hamline University, MN

Theatre and dance

Whether it's Shakespeare or original student work, you'll be transported to another world by the talents of Hamline's performers.

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Students in the music program at Hamline University

Music and ensembles

From classical guitar to synth and choir, Pipers make music of all kinds, for all ears.

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Creative writing

Take advantage of the Twin Cities' only undergraduate creative writing degree in the context of Hamline’s on-campus liberal arts experience.

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Experience the arts at Hamline

Imagine what you might create as a Piper.

Printmaking in the Studio Arts program at Hamline University
a play at Hamline
Painting
Computer lab
Dance
Woodshop in the Studio Arts program at Hamline University
digital media lab
Choir
band at homecoming
music production
Orchestra ensemble at Hamline

Arts events

Performance, production, and community events

Mar 6
Thursday
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Aria Da Capo

Tickets go on sale January 31

Two harlequins, two shepherds, and death share the stage in Edna St. Vincent Millay’s fanciful one-act. This poetic farce explores the morals of war, friendship, love, and boredom all in the span of 30 minutes! Harlequins Pierrot and Columbine lament their shiny decadence. Cothurnus wears the Masque of Tragedy. Friends Thyrsis and Corydon lose their lives in a make-believe battle. How does a play that was shaped and informed by the 20 million casualties during World War I speak to a world on edge over a century later?

Directed by Eden Fahy (Class of 2025) as part of their senior project in the Department of Performance, Production, and Community.

Mar 7
Friday
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Aria Da Capo

Tickets go on sale January 31

Two harlequins, two shepherds, and death share the stage in Edna St. Vincent Millay’s fanciful one-act. This poetic farce explores the morals of war, friendship, love, and boredom all in the span of 30 minutes! Harlequins Pierrot and Columbine lament their shiny decadence. Cothurnus wears the Masque of Tragedy. Friends Thyrsis and Corydon lose their lives in a make-believe battle. How does a play that was shaped and informed by the 20 million casualties during World War I speak to a world on edge over a century later?

Directed by Eden Fahy (Class of 2025) as part of their senior project in the Department of Performance, Production, and Community.

Mar 8
Saturday
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

Aria Da Capo

Tickets go on sale January 31

Two harlequins, two shepherds, and death share the stage in Edna St. Vincent Millay’s fanciful one-act. This poetic farce explores the morals of war, friendship, love, and boredom all in the span of 30 minutes! Harlequins Pierrot and Columbine lament their shiny decadence. Cothurnus wears the Masque of Tragedy. Friends Thyrsis and Corydon lose their lives in a make-believe battle. How does a play that was shaped and informed by the 20 million casualties during World War I speak to a world on edge over a century later?

Directed by Eden Fahy (Class of 2025) as part of their senior project in the Department of Performance, Production, and Community.

Mar 9
Sunday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

Aria Da Capo

Tickets go on sale January 31

Two harlequins, two shepherds, and death share the stage in Edna St. Vincent Millay’s fanciful one-act. This poetic farce explores the morals of war, friendship, love, and boredom all in the span of 30 minutes! Harlequins Pierrot and Columbine lament their shiny decadence. Cothurnus wears the Masque of Tragedy. Friends Thyrsis and Corydon lose their lives in a make-believe battle. How does a play that was shaped and informed by the 20 million casualties during World War I speak to a world on edge over a century later?

Directed by Eden Fahy (Class of 2025) as part of their senior project in the Department of Performance, Production, and Community.

Apr 10
Thursday
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

FAB-U-LAND

Tickets go on sale March 7

Enjoy the Department of Performance, Production, and Community's devised production of FAB-U-LAND. Devised and directed by guest artist Jay Owen Eisenberg in collaboration with the student acting company.

Apr 11
Friday
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

FAB-U-LAND

Tickets go on sale March 7

Enjoy the Department of Performance, Production, and Community's devised production of FAB-U-LAND. Devised and directed by guest artist Jay Owen Eisenberg in collaboration with the student acting company.

Apr 12
Saturday
7:30 pm - 9:30 pm

FAB-U-LAND

Tickets go on sale March 7

Enjoy the Department of Performance, Production, and Community's devised production of FAB-U-LAND. Devised and directed by guest artist Jay Owen Eisenberg in collaboration with the student acting company.

Apr 13
Sunday
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm

FAB-U-LAND

Tickets go on sale March 7

Enjoy the Department of Performance, Production, and Community's devised production of FAB-U-LAND. Devised and directed by guest artist Jay Owen Eisenberg in collaboration with the student acting company.

May 9
Friday
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Dance Ensemble

Enjoy a spring performance by Hamline's Dance Ensemble. Tickets go on sale April 3.

May 10
Saturday
7:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Dance Ensemble

Enjoy a spring performance by Hamline's Dance Ensemble. Tickets go on sale April 3.

Hamline Concert Series

May 3
Saturday
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Hamline Wind Ensemble Concert

Sundin Music Hall

Please join us for a concert by the HU Wind Ensemble, at Sundin Music Hall. Janet Greene, director.

May 4
Sunday
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

A Cappella Choir Concert

Sundin Music Hall

Please join us for a concert by the Hamline A Capella Choir, at Sundin Music Hall. Shekela Wanyama, director.

May 6
Tuesday
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Hamline Student Recitals

Sundin Music Hall

Please join us for Hamline University Student Recitals, taking place in Sundin Music Hall.

May 6
Tuesday
7:00 pm - 8:30 pm

Hamline Jazz Ensemble

Simley Theatre

Please join us for a concert of the Hamline Jazz Ensemble, performing in Simley Theatre. Jeff Bailey, director.

May 8
Thursday
11:30 am - 12:30 pm

Hamline Student Recitals

Sundin Music Hall

Please join us for Hamline University Student Recitals, taking place in Sundin Music Hall.

May 10
Saturday
2:00 pm - 3:30 pm

Hamline Orchestra Concert

Sundin Music Hall

Please join us for a concert by the HU Orchestra, held at Sundin Music Hall. Yali You, director.

Sundin Concert Series

Feb 6
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Eric Christopher, American bluegrass fiddle and mandolin

World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Eric Christopher, American bluegrass fiddle and mandolin.

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Feb 20
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Fode Bangoura, Guinean drumming and dance

World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Fode Bangoura, Guinean (West African) drumming and dance.

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Mar 6
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Djenane Saint Juste and Afoutayi Haitian dance and drumming

World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Djenane Saint Juste and Afoutayi Haitian dance and drumming.

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Mar 23
Sunday
4:00 pm - 5:30 pm

Artaria String Quartet - March 23

Sundin Music Hall

Formed in Boston in 1986, Artaria was mentored by members of the Budapest, La Salle, Kolisch, Juilliard, and Cleveland Quartets, serving as artists-in-residence at Boston University's Tanglewood Institute, performing at Festival de L’Epau in France, and at the final rounds of the 1992 Banff International String Quartet Competition. They have made numerous appearances on television and live radio, and have performed at major venues throughout the U.S. including New York, Chicago, Philadelphia, Washington D.C., Cleveland and Boston. In 2001, Artaria became Minnesota's quartet-in-residence, winning the prestigious McKnight Fellowship for performing musicians, serving as MPR's artists-in-residence, and being featured as Minnesota originals on Twin Cities Public Television MN-Original series. The quartet’s performances are recorded on Centaur Records and Aequebis Recordings.

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Apr 3
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Pooja Goswami Pavan, North Indian Vocals and Tabla

World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Pooja Goswami Pavan, North Indian vocals and tabla.

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Apr 17
Thursday
1:00 pm - 2:15 pm

Gao Hong, Chinese Pipa

World Music Workshop Series at Sundin Music Hall

The Music Department is sponsoring five world music workshops as part of our course Music in World Cultures, taught by Miriam Gerberg, ethnomusicologist.  Observers are welcome to join us in Sundin Music Hall. This installation features Gao Hong, Chinese pipa.

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