Arts on Campus
With a vibrant art gallery, sold-out theater productions, and a marching band that is among the fastest growing in the country, the University of New Haven is a lively center for the arts. The campus is also ideally located to enjoy the city of New Haven’s rich history as a cultural center.
A Cultural Hub
The arts are an important part of a University of New Haven education. Why? Because research shows that students exposed to the arts have higher GPAs. Explore the many opportunities to experience the arts on campus or in the surrounding community.
Seton Art Gallery
The Seton Gallery presents the work of students, faculty, and visiting artists. Through its exhibitions, the gallery celebrates diverse perspectives and encourages interdisciplinary dialogue and practice.Seton Gallery Website
Music Programs and Ensembles
The University of New Haven boasts one of the fastest growing collegiate marching bands in the country, and its student ensembles perform regular concerts. In addition, the University’s Music Industry Club sponsors shows that bring local talent to campus to perform for the campus community.Music Programs
Art Programs at the University of New Haven
The University offers several arts-related degree programs: Art & Creative Technology, Game Design & Interactive Media, Graphic & Digital Design, and Interior Design & Pre-Architecture.
We also have minors in Art, Creative Writing, Digital Art & Design, Game Design and Interactive Media, Graphic Design, Illustration, Interior Design, Museum Studies, and Theater Arts.
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Theater Productions on Campus
Our production seasons feature a blend of classic, contemporary, and new works. Students have the opportunity to work closely with faculty and visiting artists and to put their training into practice in Bucknall Theater, in the heart of our West Haven campus.Theater Productions Website
Chargers Marching Band
The Chargers Marching Band and the University’s student ensembles are a source of spirit and pride for the University of New Haven and the local community. Our Marching Band is one of the fastest-growing collegiate marching bands in the country.Marching Band Website
Local Art Scene
Nearly every street in downtown New Haven offers the opportunity to experience world and local art, the city’s deep-rooted history, and one-of-a-kind performances. The Yale University Art Gallery houses a diverse collection of more than 185,000 works, while the Yale Center for British Art features the largest and most comprehensive collection of British art outside of the United Kingdom. ArtSpace, a contemporary gallery, spotlights the work of both regional and local artists. The city’s theater scene is unmatched, thanks to the Shubert Theatre and the Tony-award-winning Long Wharf Theatre and Yale Repertory Theatre.Visit New Haven Art Website