Arts and Culture
Emory offers degree programs in art history, creative writing, dance, film and media studies, music, theater studies, and visual arts. The Center for Creativity & Arts and 'Creativity: Art & Innovation' foster interdisciplinary creativity.
Arts at Emory hosts more than 300 events in the performing, visual and literary arts annually. The university broadens access through community outreach programs and artist residency programs.

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Film screening, conversation on life and work of Pellom McDaniels set for Feb. 7
Jan. 27, 2021
Emory students, faculty collaborate with Atlanta artists to inspire change
Jan. 23, 2021
New Carlos Museum exhibition presents Islamic art through time and place
Jan. 22, 2021
Online showcase to share work from inaugural Arts and Social Justice Fellows program
Dec. 8, 2020
Concerts and conversations highlight December arts programs
Nov. 25, 2020
'Reconstruction Activism' seminar examines racial equality and justice
Nov. 25, 2020
Science Gallery Atlanta launches video series on coping and resilience
Nov. 17, 2020
Challenges of 2020 prompt creative writing students to view life differently
Nov. 16, 2020
University Research Committee accepting proposals for 2021-22
Nov. 10, 2020
November features virtual concerts, artist lectures and live reading of 'Sovereignty'
Oct. 27, 2020
Science Gallery Atlanta to open with interactive exhibition on addiction and recovery
Oct. 22, 2020
Emory University Symphony Orchestra plays from around the world during Oct. 24 concert
Oct. 21, 2020
New hip-hop class reinforces the power of community through dance
Oct. 20, 2020
October brings the arts to all with virtual concerts, theater productions and more
Sep. 29, 2020
'Healing Through Art' invites Emory community to share experiences of grief, loss
Sep. 9, 2020
Virtual 2020 Decatur Book Festival spotlights Emory-related authors
Aug. 28, 2020
Emory faculty, students join forces with Atlanta artists to explore social justice
Aug. 25, 2020
Michael C. Carlos Museum reopens to Emory students, faculty and staff
Aug. 18, 2020
New program brings arts and social justice to classes across campus
July 2, 2020
Emory alum makes ‘Good Trouble’ with new John Lewis documentary
June 30, 2020
Emory commemorates Juneteenth
June 23, 2020
Winning COVID-19 children’s books address facts, emotions surrounding pandemic
May 18, 2020
Two seniors receive Sudler Prize in the Arts for exceptional creativity
April 29, 2020
Distanced dance: Making the move to remote learning
April 28, 2020
'Science of Grief' web event will explore pandemic themes of loss, hope
April 22, 2020
Emory celebrates Women's History Month
March 10, 2020
10 free things to do in March
March 4, 2020
Spring brings a busy calendar of March arts events
March 3, 2020
Conducting for life: Emory's new director of orchestral studies builds student talent
Feb. 28, 2020
Photos: Nikki Giovanni shares her poetry at Emory
Feb. 25, 2020
Emory remembers James V. Hatch, collector of African American arts and activism
Feb. 20, 2020
New art exhibit features etchings by surrealist Unica Zürn
Feb. 20, 2020
Campus memorial service set for Feb. 23 for art history professor emerita Sidney Littlefield Kasfir
Feb. 18, 2020
February brings brand-new theater and musical collaborations to campus
Feb. 5, 2020
Emory to mark Black History Month with lectures, films and more
Feb. 5, 2020
February: 10 free things to do at Emory
Feb. 4, 2020
Celebrated poet Nikki Giovanni to give free reading at Emory
Jan. 29, 2020
Theater Emory introduces original new plays with biennial Brave New Works Festival
Jan. 29, 2020
'Embodied' celebrates the interplay between health and the arts
Jan. 28, 2020
Spring Cinematheque series explores history of African Americans in American films
Jan. 21, 2020
Enjoy movies, music, museum yoga and more in January
Jan. 15, 2020
New Carlos Museum exhibit explores depictions of Indian gods and goddesses
Jan. 14, 2020
10 things to do at Emory in January for $10 or less
Jan. 14, 2020
Emory celebrates 250 years of Beethoven with year-long event series
Jan. 14, 2020
Kevin C. Karnes appointed vice provost for the arts
Jan. 14, 2020
Emory film experts share their top 10 movies of 2019
Dec. 23, 2019
Film and Media Studies faculty choose 10 best television shows of 2019
Dec. 23, 2019
Film produced by Emory alumni makes Academy Award shortlist
Dec. 23, 2019
10 things to do at Emory in December
Dec. 3, 2019
Ruth Allen joins Carlos Museum as curator of Greek and Roman art
Nov. 26, 2019
Arts calendar sparkles with holiday spirit this December
Nov. 26, 2019
Emory Dance Company presents diverse mix of faculty and guest artist work
Nov. 19, 2019
Four new fellows join Emory's Creative Writing Program
Nov. 14, 2019
November: 10 free things to do at Emory
Oct. 30, 2019
Theater Emory presents haunting sci-fi thriller 'The Nether'
Oct. 29, 2019
Packed November arts calendar features world-renowned vocalist, innovative dance performances
Oct. 29, 2019
Renowned Jazz pianist Brad Mehldau and tenor Ian Bostridge to explore nature of love
Oct. 17, 2019
Emory leads effort to honor M. Agnes Jones Elementary School namesake
Oct. 3, 2019
October performances include world dance premiere, multiple concerts and more
Oct. 2, 2019
Claudia Rankine to deliver Ellmann Lectures at Emory
Oct. 1, 2019
October: 10 things to do for $10 or less
Oct. 1, 2019
Emory professors, alumna honored for recent books
Sep. 25, 2019
Students create campus mural to celebrate Atlanta
Sep. 25, 2019
Emory Dance Program presents world premiere of 'fence' by staibdance
Sep. 24, 2019
Photography exhibit explores Minor White's work and his search for meaning
Sep. 24, 2019