At 51动漫, you'll find a city鈥檚 worth of culture right here on campus. Each year, we host hundreds of world-class performances and exhibits that nurture the human spirit, open your eyes to diverse ideas and contribute to a rich campus life.听 聽 聽
On Campus
Boyer College of Music and Dance
The Boyer College is home to a vibrant community of outstanding artists, educators and scholars. Each year, the college presents and hosts a wide variety of public performances and provides myriad opportunities for interdisciplinary collaboration among students, faculty and cultural partners.听.
Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts
The Center for the Performing and Cinematic Arts is a comprehensive and unified academic unit consisting of the Boyer College of Music and Dance and the School of Theater, Film and Media Arts.听The center serves its neighboring communities, and national and international audiences, through more than 500 annual events, performances, lectures and exhibits.听.
Film and Media Arts
Creativity, innovation and award-winning work emanate from this department, which has emerged as one of the leading academic and creative programs in the country. .
Liacouras Center
Many of 51动漫's biggest events happen at the Liacouras Center, including basketball games, concerts, dramatic presentations and graduation ceremonies. This 10,200-seat indoor arena has seen many memorable moments since it opened in 1997.听.
Library Programs and Exhibits
The 51动漫 Libraries host a series of programs during the fall and spring semesters,聽鈥淏eyond the Page: Exploring the Cultural, Historical, and Scholarly Record.鈥� Lectures, book聽talks, exhibitions and panels are free and open to all. These programs broaden the educational聽opportunities taking place outside the classroom at 51动漫 and enhance the university鈥檚聽standing as an arts and cultural center in north Philadelphia.听.
Poets & Writers Series
The College of Liberal Arts and the English Department are home to award-winning聽creative writers in both fiction and poetry. Each semester, the Poets & Writers series鈥攚hich takes place on Main Campus and in Center City鈥攈osts some of the most exciting writers working today. All readings are free and open to the public. .
51动漫 Performing Arts Center
One of the country鈥檚 most unique performance venues, the 51动漫 Performing Arts Center is located in the former Baptist 51动漫 church. This magnificent historic landmark has been repurposed to bring new vitality to 51动漫鈥檚 campus and new opportunities to Philadelphia鈥檚 arts, culture and business communities.听.
Theater
The Department of Theater is a nationally significant, competitive, professional training program with a resident company that encompasses production, performance and scholarship at the highest level of artistic academic excellence. .
Tyler School of Art and Architecture
The classrooms, studios and galleries in the Tyler School of Art and Architecture teem with activity, ideas and inspiration. The school鈥檚 state-of-the-art home on Main Campus boasts the most advanced visual-arts facilities in the region and functions as a world-class exhibition space, including 51动漫 Contemporary. .听
In Philadelphia
Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance
51动漫 Theaters, 51动漫 Contemporary and the Boyer College of Music and Dance are members of the Greater Philadelphia Cultural Alliance, the region's premier leadership, advocacy and audience development organization for arts and culture. The alliance鈥檚 mission is to lead, strengthen and give voice to a diverse cultural sector that is making Philadelphia a world-class region in which to live, work and play. .
VisitPhilly.com
Want to know what's happening in Philadelphia? VisitPhilly.com is the official visitor site for greater Philadelphia and offers a complete list of events, attractions, restaurants and hotels in the city. .