For Faculty

The Fine Arts Center invites faculty to introduce students to art experiences that enrich the curriculum, engage students in interdisciplinary learning, and cultivate the critical thought process.

Through the Fine Arts Center, faculty can arrange for students to attend music, dance, and theater performances, participate in pre- and post-performance discussions with internationally renowned artists, and schedule on-campus museum and gallery tours led by curatorial staff.

Attend a Performance with Your Class

Did you know you can add a performance to your syllabus just as you would include textbooks, art supplies, or lab fees? Through the Connected Courses Program, the Fine Arts Center encourages faculty to identify performances whose themes connect to and enhance their curriculum while also broadening their students’ understanding of the global society we live in.

All Five College students are eligible for the student rate ranging from $10-$30 depending on the show and seating location. Faculty who include attending a performance as part of their syllabus receive two complimentary tickets to the required performance.

Learn more about the Connected Courses Program.

View Upcoming Events to find a performance that meets your needs.

Attend an Art Sustainability Activism Event with Your Class

Art Sustainability Activism is a collaboration between the UMass Fine Arts Center, the MFA for Poets and Writers, and the School of Earth & Sustainability that aims to create deliberate opportunities for artists, scientists, and changemakers to gather and learn from one another. Together, we reckon with climate change by elevating awareness, recognizing climate grief, and catalyzing meaningful change.

For more in-depth information about upcoming Art Sustainability Activism events, please visit Art Sustainability Activism 2024-2025.

To ensure space is available for your class, please email Hillary Rathbun in the Performing Arts Programming Office at hrathbun@umass.edu. In your email, please include the name of the event you will be attending and a general estimate of how many students you intend to bring.

Schedule a Gallery or Museum Tour

The University Museum of Contemporary Art is a multidisciplinary laboratory for the exploration and advancement of contemporary art. As the teaching museum of UMass Amherst, it is our goal to be a resource for faculty and to enhance your teaching through innovative exhibitions, public programing, educational opportunities for students, guided tours, and in-depth collaborative exchanges.

To learn more about how faculty can partner with the University Museum of Contemporary Art, please visit the For Faculty page on the museum’s website.

Inquire About Connecting Your Students with a Visiting Artist

To inquire about connecting directly with one of our performing arts visiting artists, please contact Hillary Rathbun in the Performing Arts Programming Office at hrathbun@umass.edu.

To schedule beyond the artist’s already contracted engagement may require additional compensation. Please check with the Fine Arts Center for availability and cost.

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