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Department of Visual and Performing Arts

Step into your spotlight at Graceland.

The Power of Expression

From our impressive facilities to our small class sizes, it’s easy to see why students love the fine arts at Graceland University. Within our Visual and Performing Arts program there are three departments, art, music and theatre, to choose from. In addition to our many courses, each of these departments have specialties in exciting creative endeavors any Graceland student can participate. Take a sculpture or 3D design class, join our band, orchestra or choir or even try out for one of our four major theatre productions that are put on each year.

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Undergraduate Visual and Performing Arts Programs

Our art departments have a variety of undergraduate degrees across a wide range of creative interests. We also offer performance scholarships in music and theatre.

Bachelor of Arts – Studio Art
Bachelor of Arts – Graphic Design

Art in Numbers

Employed in Field

79%

Art: Graphic Design graduates

Estimated Salary

$72,400

Music graduates

Employed in Field

40%

Theatre graduates

Estimated Salary

$66,300

Art: Graphic Design graduates

Employed in Field

35%

Music graduates

Estimated Salary

$72,700

Theatre graduates

Upcoming Events

Dr. Sara Blessing and prof. Tessla Michael Recital

March 26, 2023
Carol Hall – Shaw Center (Lamoni Campus)

Tickets for this performance and all other music performances can be reserved at www.graceland.edu/ticketoffice. You can also stream this event at www.graceland.edu/Live.

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Day of Percussion

March 27, 2023
Shaw Center (Lamoni Campus)

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Jack Ergo Piano Recital

March 27, 2023
Carol Hall – Shaw Center (Lamoni Campus)

Tickets for this performance and all other music performances can be reserved at www.graceland.edu/boxoffice. You can also stream this event at www.graceland.edu/Live.

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Meet Our Talented Faculty
What Graceland Students Love About the Arts
The theatre department is incredible; through it I have found my calling and career. I am so fortunate of the foundation Graceland provided me. Graceland is special because of the relationships and traditions they stem from. Once you make it to Graceland, you're one of us and we're all here for you; a worldwide network of supportive, passionate and kind people who all smile in the same language!
Dóri Bosnyák '15 Lead Administrator to the Presidential Lecture and Performance Series, Texas Tech University Film, Theatre & Performance Studies and International Studies
What Graceland Students Love About the Arts
I loved almost everything about Graceland, but I loved hanging out in the Shaw Center. I was always in the piano lab or the practice room. People around the community knew me as the bassoonist, bassoon player, or Puerto Rico. Also, the professors and the staff were great. I'm thankful for everyone I met at Graceland and those who left a positive imprint on me.
Widalys E. Cruz Gonzalez '19 Music Teacher, Diagonal Music
What Graceland Students Love About the Arts
I had the opportunity and ability to be involved in as many activities and organizations as possible. I was involved with house activities, music programs, campus ministries, Enactus, the honors program, and many other activities. My typical day was running between classes, meetings, activities, and self projects from 8am to 11pm. During this time I was able to develop strong time management skills and was able to juggle many different responsibilities and deadlines. In my career and personal life, the time management skills I've developed and my drive to get things done has shaped me into the person that I have become.
Robby Donarski '20 Auditor, Ernst & Young Accounting, Business Administration, Music

Graceland Arts in the News

Read the latest news from the Visual and Performing Arts department and check out our calendar for all upcoming events and performances.

Faculty

Christopher Brandt Invited as Guest Conductor of Simpson College Honor Band

January 23, 2023

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Faculty

Sara Blessing, DMA, Invited to Conduct at Carnegie Hall

November 10, 2022

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Faculty

Sara Blessing, DMA, Guest Conducts Bluegrass Conference Honor Choir

November 10, 2022

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Faculty

Brandt Appointed to Music Educators Journal Advisory Board

July 6, 2022

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Press Release

Graceland University Music Department Gives Back

April 22, 2022

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Faculty

Brandt Serves as Conductor of Bluegrass Conference High School Honor Band

March 25, 2022

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Contact Us

Learn more about our programs by getting in touch with the different Visual and Performing Arts departments today.