For Students

“Dopamine, serotonin, and oxytocin released when making or experiencing art can help relieve anxiety and depression.”
— Susan Magsamen, Your Brain on Art: How the Arts Transform Us
 

Feel Good with Art

Whether you’re creating art or just enjoying it, it’s a win for your mental and overall well-being. The UMass Fine Arts Center is all about bringing you performances and visual experiences that not only entertain, but also have a positive impact on your personal wellness. Our student-focused programs are here to connect you with arts, culture, and social change while inspiring your own personal creativity.
 

Student Perks

Discounted Tickets

Get discounted tickets to most Fine Arts Center events if you're a full-time student in the Five Colleges (UMass, Amherst College, Hampshire College, Mount Holyoke College, and Smith College). Just show your student ID at the box office—one discounted ticket per event.

Free Entry to Art Venues

Access to visual art spaces is free for students and the public! Check out:

  • University Museum of Contemporary Art – Randolph C. Bromery Center for
    the Arts

  • Augusta Savage Gallery – New Africa House

  • Hampden Gallery – Southwest Residential Area
     

Get Involved: Experiential Learning

Work Opportunities

Gain hands-on experience in production, event management, business, customer service, museum curation, education, and more. Hires happen at the start of semesters. Interested? Contact:

Internships

Looking for an internship? You can choose between credit and non-credit internships that provide you with real-world experience. Got a project idea? Pitch it to us! Email Elizabeth Gittens at egittens@umass.edu to learn more about internships at the Fine Arts Center.
 

Must-See Events

At the University Museum of Contemporary Art

  • Craft Night: First Thursday of every month 5-8 p.m.

  • Yoga: Tuesdays Sept 24, Oct 29, Nov. 26 at 5:30 p.m. Sign up through Recreation and Wellness

Bright Moments | Poetry Slam

Happening monthly at the Randolph C. Bromery Center lobby, this event is all about sharing poetry, insights, and feelings. Join the vibe and be part of a diverse and energized campus community.

ArtWalk

Explore our visual arts venues during this festival-style open house in fall and spring. Get creative and make art in different spaces across campus.

Spring Arts Festival

A collaboration with the College of Humanities and Fine Arts, this festival showcases student performances, art sales, and a special concert series curated by your fellow students.

 

Win Cool Stuff

Take our 2-minute survey for a chance to win prizes such as a JBL Original Pro Sound, Anker Power Bank External Battery with Dual Input Port and Double-Speed Recharging, Cotopaxi Nido Accessory Bag plus lots more UMass spirit merchandise.