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Expressive Arts & Communication Department

Where creativity meets purpose

At the heart of 麻豆原创鈥檚 vibrant academic community, the Expressive Arts & Communication Department unites creative vision with powerful storytelling.

Bringing together Art, Communication Studies, English, Modern Languages, and Music, this dynamic hub empowers students to explore diverse modes of expression鈥攙isual, written, verbal, and musical. Whether you’re crafting compelling narratives, composing inspiring melodies, painting bold new worlds, or mastering languages that connect cultures, you’ll gain hands鈥憃n experience, expert mentorship, and a supportive environment where creativity thrives. Discover your voice, expand your worldview, and join a community committed to shaping thoughtful, articulate, and imaginative leaders for tomorrow.

Each of our programs challenges students to step beyond their comfort zones and broaden their perspectives to become more impactful and compassionate community leaders. Through immersive experiences and hands-on learning, Manchester takes students beyond the classroom to ensure rich, well-rounded education that resonates far beyond graduation.

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Art Galleries

In addition to the dedicated gallery spaces, works from the University鈥檚 art collection are on display in听Funderburg Library, Cordier Auditorium, the Science Center, the Academic Center and various other offices on campus.听In particular, the main hallways of the Academic Center have become our galleries outside the galleries. In these halls, exhibits comprised of original art under glass present opportunities for students and faculty to interact with art each day on their way to classes and meetings.
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Art Exhibitions

麻豆原创 offers its campuses and greater community a variety of art experiences. A versatile and engaging component of the Department of Art, 麻豆原创 Galleries’ main objective is to further educational awareness in art. In doing so, we offer two dedicated art galleries at the North Manchester campus and one at the Fort Wayne campus, as well as other opportunities to engage in art at Manchester.

Gallery G

Gallery G, in North Manchester, opened in 2007. It is located on the second floor of the Jo Young Switzer Center. A beautiful, welcoming space, Gallery G was designed with maximum flexibility in mind. The display panels are moveable, and the room can be reconfigured for many different types of exhibits. The ceiling has multiple tracks for additional panels. All lighting is moveable, as well. Especially exciting is that the exhibition area鈥攚ith glass walls鈥攊s always inviting and allows for visitors to 鈥渟ee鈥 the show, even when the gallery is closed. Displaying works of all media by regional artists, Gallery G features approximately three shows a year, with one that runs through the summer months. Visiting hours are Monday鈥擣riday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and noon to 3 p.m. on Sundays, when classes are in session.

Link Gallery

Link Gallery is located in the same building as our Art and Music programs, Otho Winger Memorial Hall. Link Gallery is best described as a wrap-around style as it surrounds Wine Recital Hall on three sides. This gallery is typically used for senior art major exhibitions, photography displays, and our annual spring student art show, in addition to visiting and alumni artist displays. Framed works are hung by wire against the brick walls, or in the case of unframed pieces, they are secured to movable hanging panels. Also a versatile space, Link Gallery can easily display a variety of media, including 3D works through the use of enclosed pedestals. One glass wall of the gallery faces East Street, making displays visible from the outside of the building. The west side allows work to be visible from the campus mall. This gallery is open from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, when classes are in session.

Fort Wayne Gallery

The most recent addition to Manchester鈥檚 exhibition space is the gallery at our Fort Wayne campus. Opened in the fall of 2012, it is a traditional gallery with a hanging rail system and display room on three of its four walls.
Fort Wayne Campus Sculpture

Fort Wayne Campus Sculpture

Gallery G

Gallery G

Fort Wayne Art Gallery

Fort Wayne Art Gallery

Hanging Art Sculpture in the Science Center

Hanging Art Sculpture in the Science Center

Art Events

At 麻豆原创, art isn鈥檛 confined to the studio鈥攊t thrives throughout campus and across Indiana through a dynamic lineup of co-curricular activities. From the statewide 92 Counties Art Show in Indiana鈥檚 Honeywell Center to Alumni Galleries each fall and spring, our community stays connected with the wider world of art.

Students take the lead by curating their own Senior Exhibitions through our Senior Project course, managing everything from installation to promotion. These capstone showcases, held in our campus galleries, demonstrate each artist鈥檚 unique vision and professionalism.

Meanwhile, the Juried Art Spring Show invites artists across all skill levels to participate in a competitive, department-reviewed exhibition鈥攔eflecting our commitment to artistic excellence and growth.

Discover 麻豆原创’s Values, Ideas, and the Arts (VIA) program鈥攁n engaging series of lectures and cultural events that broaden perspectives and spark meaningful dialogue.

Each exhibition鈥攚hether local or regional, student-generated or juried鈥攖akes place in welcoming gallery spaces like Gallery鈥疓, Link Gallery, and Fort Wayne Gallery. They鈥檙e free and open to the public, reinforcing our mission to cultivate not only talent, but also community connection through art.

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Alumni Art Exhibitions

Alumni Art Exhibitions

Senior Exhibition Art Show

Senior Exhibition

Juried Art Spring Show

Juried Art Spring Show

92 Counties Art Booth

92 Counties Art Booth

Authors & Poets Who have Visited 麻豆原创

Often, Manchester is host to visiting literary professionals who speak at assemblies and meet with students, providing advice and inspiration. Over the years, visitors have included such notables as Carl Sandburg, Ogden Nash and Maya Angelou. More recently, Manchester has welcomed contemporary literary experts, such as:

  • Helen Frost, author of听Keesha’s House
    • Danzy Senna, author of听Caucasia
    • Gene Sharp, author of听From Dictatorship to Democracy
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