Experience UChicago Arts
From attending live theatre performances and art exhibitions to participating in workshops and open mic nights, students and the public have plentiful opportunities to immerse themselves in diverse creative expressions at UChicago. These institutions often feature work by both student and professional artists, offering inspiration and a platform for collaborative exploration. Explore the slides below to discover all the places you can experience art on the UChicago campus.
Arts Academic Programs
Academic offerings at the University of Chicago include multiple degree-granting programs and research initiatives, as well as dozens of courses for non-degree students to explore the arts.
About UChicago Arts
Rooted in the University of Chicago’s values and the rich artistic legacy of Chicago’s South Side, UChicago Arts fosters a dynamic and inclusive environment that centers creative practice, inquiry, and cultural engagement and stewardship in campus and community life.
Faculty & Academic Appointees Directory
Our distinguished faculty and visiting scholars provide the research and learning infrastructure of the Division. Explore their work and discover the ideas driving today’s humanistic inquiry.
Centers and Institutes
The University of Chicago has long been a haven for scholars and practitioners seeking to draw, redraw, or erase the boundaries between disciplines. This innovation has also been evident in the way faculty and students across humanistic fields come together to pursue their work.
Student Research
Faculty in Practice
Faculty in Arts & Humanities are deeply committed to introducing students to the extraordinary range of expertise and learning at UChicago, and to leading each generation of students towards deep and lifelong engagement with the study and creation of human culture.
Research Highlights
Creative practice and critical inquiry drive discovery across the Arts & Humanities Division. Explore recent publications, research stories, and faculty & student achievements that showcase the breadth of work at UChicago.
Collegiate Division
BA/MA Programs
Current University of Chicago undergraduate students have the opportunity to add a Master of Arts degree in the Division of the Arts & Humanities to their current course of study through one of the Division's joint BA/MA offerings. BA/MA students complete two degrees in four or five years, and up to 600 units of credit may count towards both degrees. Students are eligible to apply college aid towards MA tuition in their fourth year.