Gustavus Adolphus College offers a myriad of experiences for students, often in areas they would never expect. Studio Art and English double-major Mya Hanson ’25 experienced this when winning the President’s Art Award. On her time getting the award, Hanson ’25 said, “One thing we do in the art department is we have juries. Every […] The post President’s Art Award Recipient: Mya Hanson ’25 appeared first on Fine Arts.| Fine Arts
A Senior Business Management and Music double major with Conducting honors as well as an Arts Entrepreneurship minor, Korpela ’25 is also heavily involved outside of academics. She is a member of Gustavus Wind Orchestra (GWO), takes saxophone lessons, and was recently elected student senate co-president for the ’24-’25 academic year. “If you told freshman […]| Fine Arts
A standing ovation for those who gave to Gustavus performing arts in February. The “debut performance” of Applause for the Cause, a giving event, raised more than $216,000 from 432 donors in just 36 hours. Gifts from alumni through the decades and from around the globe—as well as gifts from parents, grandparents, and friends who […] The post Applause for the Cause appeared first on Fine Arts.| Fine Arts
The show runs April 10th though the 13th. Tickets here. Anything goes when you’re sailing in the middle of the ocean. Especially when an Evangelical turned nightclub worker and newly engaged debutant collide in the musical comedy by the same name. This year in Anderson Theatre, those two leads will be played by two first-years: […]| Fine Arts
The Gustavus Choir will wrap up its 2025 spring tour of the East Coast by returning to the Hill for a traditional Home Concert on Saturday, March 15, at 7 p.m. in Christ Chapel. This is one of several music events happening on campus this weekend. The Gustavus Wind Symphony and Jazz Lab Collective will […]| Fine Arts
“The Wintering” is one of the shows the Gustavus Dance Department puts together each year, and took place in late January. This is a notable show because it features a guest choreographer, faculty choreographers, and student choreographers. Eleanor Charlson ’26, one of the student choreographers, shared a little bit about the experience of dancing in […]| Fine Arts
Gustavus Adolphus College boasts an impressive collection of faculty. With every department full of professors that excel both in their fields and their mentoring, students receive support in all interests they pursue. Dr. Karrin Meffert-Nelson is an Associate Professor of Music teaching clarinet, courses in the music education program and a first term seminar course […] The post Karrin Meffert-Nelson: Musical Connections at Gustavus appeared first on Fine Arts.| Fine Arts
Have you ever wondered what it was like to live in Venice, Italy during the 18th century? Boats are all the rage, the social dynamics are changing, and corsets are the fashion of the time. Well that’s exactly what the upcoming Gustavus production of The New House showcases, which can be seen December 13 though […]| Fine Arts
Gustavus, being the liberal arts school that it is, places a focus on students trying classes and activities outside of their comfort zone as well as highlighting student creations. One place where this is clear is the visual arts department. There are tons of different classes offered, like darkroom photography and wheel thrown ceramics, to […]| Fine Arts
Gustavus Adolphus College has a flourishing theater department. Whether it be a sprawling drama or a lively musical, there is a performance for everyone to enjoy. Currently, students are hard at work putting…| Gustavus Adolphus College