Arts Programs

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Find Your Creative Voice and Shape the World Through the Arts

At Goshen College, the arts are essential to how we create, perform, communicate and understand the world. Rooted in a Mennonite faith tradition that values music, storytelling and communal expression, our programs in music, theater and visual arts invite you to develop your craft with purpose. Whether you’re performing on stage, composing music, curating visual works or designing for the classroom, you’ll receive hands-on experience and close faculty mentorship in an environment that values both creative excellence and meaningful reflection.

From nationally recognized music ensembles and mainstage theater productions to gallery exhibitions and interdisciplinary projects, Goshen College offers a collaborative and supportive setting where artists, performers and creators thrive.

Arts Programs at Goshen College

All Majors & Minors

  • Art

    The visual and fine arts attract creative individuals who strive to carve out their own niche. At Goshen College, the art major and minor offers a variety of concentrations tailored to different artistic passions and career paths.

  • Graphic Design

    As a graphic design major or minor at Goshen College, you’ll develop the artistic and technical skills to communicate ideas visually in a wide range of media.

  • Music

    Whether your goals are to perform, teach, compose, or work in music-related industries, our program offers you rigorous training, real-world experience, and opportunities to grow your talents in a supportive environment.

  • Music for Social Change

    As a music major with a concentration in Music for Social Change at Goshen College, you’ll learn how music can be a powerful force for transformation—in individuals, communities, and the world.

  • Musical Theater

    As a musical theater minor at Goshen College, you’ll merge your passion for acting, music, and movement into a dynamic and collaborative art form.

  • Piano Pedagogy

    If you love the piano and want to share that passion with others, the Piano Pedagogy minor at Goshen College is the perfect way to turn your talent into a meaningful teaching career.

  • Theater

    At Goshen College, your journey as a theater major or minor immerses you in a vibrant, collaborative community where your creativity and voice are celebrated.

  • Undecided

    Choosing to be undecided means being intentional about finding a path that’s right for you.

    All Majors & Minors

    Build a Career in the Arts

    Goshen College arts alumni go on to inspire, perform, teach, design, and lead in a wide range of professional settings. Our programs in music, theater and visual arts prepare students with both creative mastery and the versatility to adapt across industries.

    Graduates have built meaningful careers as:

    • Professional musicians, composers and conductors
    • Theater actors, directors, designers and technicians
    • Art educators in K–12 and higher education settings
    • Arts administrators, gallery curators and museum educators
    • Graphic designers, photographers and creative directors
    • Studio artists, printmakers, ceramicists and sculptors
    • Music educators, worship leaders and community arts organizers
    • Small business owners and freelance artists
    • Therapists, arts advocates and nonprofit leaders

    Whether performing on stage, working in schools or shaping creative industries, our graduates use their artistic training to make a lasting impact.

    Why Study Arts at Goshen College?

    • Small class sizes with faculty who are practicing artists in the community.
    • Experiential learning opportunities through professional studio visits, field trips, public art installations and unique courses like Arts in London 
    • Career readiness with internships in galleries, museums, studios and more

    When you graduate from Goshen College, you’ll leave with both creative and practical skills, ready to pursue an imaginative and rewarding career in the arts.

    Create and Perform in World-Class Facilities

    • Sauder Concert Hall

      Renowned for its acoustics and architectural design, ideal for performance and recording. financial aid page.

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      Umble Center

      A flexible theater venue equipped for mainstage productions, workshops and student performances.

    • Hershberger Art Gallery

      Located in the Music Center, this gallery features rotating exhibitions of student, faculty and guest artwork.

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      Experience the Performing Arts at Goshen College

      Whether you’re on stage, behind the scenes, or in the audience, Goshen College’s theater and music productions invite you into powerful stories, rich traditions, and transformative performances. From full-scale theatrical productions to diverse vocal and instrumental ensembles, our campus is alive with creative expression.

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      Scholarships and Financial Aid

      At Goshen College, most students receive financial aid, including merit-based scholarships for full-time junior and senior art or graphic design majors. You may be eligible for:

      • Arthur L. and Cordelia Sprunger Scholarship
      • Raymond A. Yoder Scholarship

      To explore more scholarship opportunities, visit our financial aid page.

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      Turn your artistic passion into a fulfilling career with an art degree from Goshen College.

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