Arts play a central role in education at St. Thomas, helping to bring creativity to all academic fields. Art is the glue that connects people and varying disciplines by tapping into emotions, increasing understanding, providing new perspectives, and empowering students with a sense of purpose and connection.
Painting, drawing, sculpture,
architecture and more
Vocal, instrumental and ensemble
Composition, performance and production
Creative writing, filmmaking,
drama, podcasting and more
The art galleries and public art throughout the University of St. Thomas campus serve as points of creative inspiration and cultural awareness.
The AMAA has one of the largest collections of Asmat art in North America with nearly 3,000 objects dating from the 1950s to the present. In addition to a physical gallery space, you can find the AMAA collection archived online.
Encouraging new paths of inquiry and intercultural understanding through an exhibition program that fosters dialogue centered around issues of contemporary and historical art and architectural topics.
By providing access to contemporary art exhibitions, the gallery supports local and regional arts communities and bolsters a wider understanding of artistic engagement with societal issues.
The archive of New York-based architectural firm Voorsanger Architects PC houses physical and digital collections which highlight the design and creative process of the firm's various projects and includes items relating to Bartholomew Voorsanger, FAIA, Principal and founder of the firm.
Our diverse collection seeks to bring the visual arts to the university, providing an enriching and engaging experience for all students, scholars, and community members while fostering critical thinking about global cultures and the material world.
Run by St. Thomas Campus Ministry, this gallery presents exhibitions of sacred art that reflect the religious diversity of the university community, and offers opportunities for reflection alongside learning and engagement with the arts.
The technical, schematic style of Dannielle Tegeder constructs a utopian system of form, connection, and flow that explores the hidden relationships of both our physical lives and spiritual, from everyday emotions to ritual and the divine.
On view through Dec. 20, 2024 at the John P. Monahan Gallery
From the frigid Arctic to the tropical island of New Guinea, CHANGE, that considers the impact of climate crisis through an artistic lens.
On view through May 24, 2024 at the John P. Monahan Gallery
This exhibition considers how changes in Asmat society led to new art forms and the alteration of traditional practices. It looks at the current situation in Papua and questions how visual culture from Asmat may be affected in the future.
On view through May 18, 2024 at the American Museum of ASMAT Art
Everyone has a chance to create and experience music at St. Thomas. We offer individual and group lessons for all skill levels, a variety of ensemble opportunities, world-class rehearsal and performance spaces, a state-of-the-art recording studio, KUST Radio, and more. Join a student club — we have groups devoted to music forms from K-Pop to a capella.
Every St. Thomas student – regardless of major — can continue to grow as a musician. We offer Music Lessons for most classical and popular instruments, and performance opportunities ranging from concert band to digital music ensembles.
Our Department of Music, Film & Creative Enterprise brings together students and world-class faculty to elevate individual creativity, skills, and talent. We take a holistic approach to learning about the creation, production and distribution of music and other forms of art.
The Schoenecker Center — the university's central home for STEAM education — features choral and instrumental performance spaces that bring the joy of music to all. You can experience live music in these unique spaces and others across campus.
We celebrate diverse stories through film, video, live storytelling, improv, theater and more. At St. Thomas we make space for human connection, creating opportunities for students to expand their world-views and forge deep connections with peers, staff and faculty.
Students learn to create, produce and analyze film and videos that express creative ideas, share a story, capture history, educate or just make you laugh. Interested students can pursue:
Launching in fall 2024, the new Scene Setters initiative invites the St. Thomas community to engage in storytelling workshops, theater presentations, pop-up improvisation events and more. We believe that story is how we get to know one another and build community. Scene Setters embraces human imperfection and honors the courage to share bravely and listen deeply.
St. Thomas has 20+ large and small performing ensembles for instrument or voice; see which one is right for you.
Students have developed a number of clubs focused on art and/or performance; find one that interests you.
Our Department of Music puts on choral and instrumental performances, and also sponsors performances by outside artists.
This series provides free music performances from world-class musicians, performing in the chapels on campus.
The create[space] is an innovation and creativity hub on campus that hosts student activities and is open for impromptu maker sessions.
Find archives of photos, film/videos and architectural drawings, along with rare books, ephemera and historic maps.
This series of discussions, performances, and experiences was designed to help us explore ways that we can nurture the values of truth, beauty, and goodness.
KUST Radio's dedicated team of DJs, podcasters, writers, and producers work hard to provide unique media that delves into the topics of music, art, culture, and news in the St.Thomas and Twin Cities communities.
Browse the many art-related events held on campus, sponsored by student clubs and campus departments.
The Department of Art History invites you to explore the many dimensions of art through one of its academic courses.
For beginners, advanced and every skill level in between, you can enhance your abilities and style through music lessons at St. Thomas.
The 480 Collective is a community that produces, promotes and mentors other St. Thomas students launch a music career.
The University of St. Thomas offers an English degree with a creative writing emphasis, allowing you to cultivate your writing skills in a number of genres.
Professor of Music Dr. Vanessa Cornett-Murtada traveled to Steinway & Sons in New York in March to select an extraordinary artisanal 9-foot concert grand piano for the new Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota. She took a two-hour tour of the massive on-site factory and was able to watch piano components… The post Music to Our Ears: St. Thomas Acquires New Steinway Concert Grand Piano for Schoenecker Center appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
It didn’t take long for inspiration to hit. Just hours after opening the doors to the University of St. Thomas’ new Schoenecker Center, music business students were already collaborating on their first big idea: a Tommie record label. “It sounded a bit crazy and daunting at first,” Owen Hjerpe ’24 said. “But it was also… The post Mastering the St. Thomas Sound: Tommie Record Label Debuts appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Biology major Shaylee Beckfield ’25 believes bacteria can get a bad reputation. This spring she’s helping correct any misconceptions – one colorful petri dish at a time. As part of a series of Agar Art workshops inside the brand-new Schoenecker Center at the University of St. Thomas in Minnesota, Beckfield has passed out dozens and… The post Art History and Microbiology Collaborate in New Project appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
Anthony James is a rock star in the contemporary art world. A trained visual artist, his monumental sculptures – constructed from a mesmerizing combination of stainless steel, glass and LED lights – have appeared on all seven continents and even played a starring role in a Hollywood blockbuster. And now, one of his pieces calls… The post Meet the Artists Behind the Schoenecker Center’s World-Class Art Collection appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
When first-year student Ashley Wongbi entered the University of St. Thomas, she knew she wanted to be a part of the performing arts. “Theater was a big part of me growing up,” Wongbi reflected. “I started in sixth grade through musicals at school. I started choir and started taking dance classes as well. When I… The post First-Year Student Named Finalist in Broadway World’s Next on Stage appeared first on Newsroom | University of St. Thomas.
