Art, Music and Theatre | University of Illinois Springfield

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.

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.

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.

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.

Department Events

Holiday Pops in the Heartland

Dec 16, 07:30 pm

Illinois Symphony Orchestra Side-by-Side Concert: UIS Orchestra and ISO Youth Ensembles

Open Crew Interviews

Jan 22, 06:00 pm

Nothing to prepare - headshots/resumés appreciated, but not required Performances are held in the Studio Theatre of the Performing…

"On the Verge" Open Auditions

Jan 22, 07:00 pm

Directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson Mary, Fanny, and Alexandra bushwhack their way through Terra Incognita--the globe's final…

Open Crew Interviews

Jan 23, 06:00 pm

Nothing to prepare - headshots/resumés appreciated, but not required Performances are held in the Studio Theatre of the Performing…

"On the Verge" Open Auditions

Jan 23, 07:00 pm

Directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson Mary, Fanny, and Alexandra bushwhack their way through Terra Incognita--the globe's final…

On the Verge (or The Geography of Yearning)

Mar 31, 07:30 pm

Directed by Missy Thibodeaux-Thompson Mary, Fanny, and Alexandra bushwhack their way through Terra Incognita--the globe's final…

Art, Music and Theatre News

Aug 31, 2022

UIS Music Program Presents Black Classical Composers

The University of Illinois Music Program presents "Black Classical Composers: A Lecture-Demonstration With Violinist Chenoa Murphy" as part of its First…

Jul 28, 2022

UIS Theatre's '22-'23 Season Announcement

UIS Theatre Announces the '22-'23 Season Celebrating 20 Years of Theatre that Matters Fall 2022 MEDEA by Euripides A new translation by…

Apr 12, 2022

UIS Visual Arts senior group exhibition “OVER/LOOK” considers the past and looks to the future

The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery presents “OVER/LOOK,” a mixed media exhibition of works by graduating seniors from the UIS Visual…

Mar 09, 2022

UIS Visual Arts Gallery presents “Midway,” a survey of works by Chicago-based artist Ann Toebbe

The University of Illinois Springfield Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “Midway,” a survey of works that span the last ten years by Chicago-based…

Feb 03, 2022

The UIS Visual Arts Gallery is pleased to present “The Most Known Unknown,” an exhibition by St. Louis-based collaborative WORK/PLAY

The UIS Visual Art Gallery's reception for the WORK/PLAY exhibition originally scheduled for Thursday, Feb. 17 has been rescheduled due to inclement weather.…