The Department of Art, Music, and Theatre fosters study in the practical application of various arts disciplines, as well as study in the historical, cultural, and philosophical underpinnings of each discipline.

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Visual Arts

Visual Arts majors study the arts in a context that emphasizes the acquisition of skills in various studio disciplines as well as the understanding of historical and philosophical concepts in art.
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Music

The UIS Music program welcomes students from all majors and colleges within the University to take classes in ethnomusicology, music history, music theory, music technology and music performance.
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Theatre

The UIS Theatre program offers UIS students the opportunity to further develop their talents as theatre artists by working with great dramatic literature in the classroom and on the stage.

Events

Sunlit house with blooming garden, and a glowing window.
UIS Theatre 2026-27 season: "Rabbit Hole"
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Celebrating 24 Years of Theatre that Matters For 2026-27 audition and crew information, visit the Auditions page. Fall 2026: Rabbit…
Sunlit house with blooming garden, and a glowing window.
UIS Theatre 2026-27 season: "Rabbit Hole"
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Celebrating 24 Years of Theatre that Matters For 2026-27 audition and crew information, visit the Auditions page. Fall 2026: Rabbit…
Sunlit house with blooming garden, and a glowing window.
UIS Theatre 2026-27 season: "Rabbit Hole"
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Celebrating 24 Years of Theatre that Matters For 2026-27 audition and crew information, visit the Auditions page. Fall 2026: Rabbit…
UIS Orchestra on stage in Sangamon Auditorium
UIS Orchestra Festival Concert
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Join us for the UIS Orchestra Festival Concert, featuring performances by the UIS Orchestra and the Illinois Symphony Youth Ensembles!…
a surrealist compliation of a withered tree and a magical staff in a storm by mountains near an ocean
UIS Theatre's '26-'27 Season: The Tempest
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UIS Theatre Announces the '26-'27 Season Celebrating 24 Years of Theatre that Matters For Our '26-'27 Audition and Crew Interview…
a surrealist compliation of a withered tree and a magical staff in a storm by mountains near an ocean
UIS Theatre's '26-'27 Season: The Tempest
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UIS Theatre Announces the '26-'27 Season Celebrating 24 Years of Theatre that Matters For Our '26-'27 Audition and Crew Interview…