UMARTS OVERVIEW

The University of Montana College of Visual and Performing Arts serves as the flagship for the arts in the State of Montana.  Imbedded in our mission is a deep commitment to challenge each student with a professionally based process that provides extreme readiness for success in a highly competitive marketplace. Committed to excellence in performance and education, the College offers a full complement of undergraduate and graduate degrees from the schools of Art, Theatre and Dance, Media Arts, and Music. The Creative Pulse, an innovative program within the College of Visual and Performing Arts, is an interdisciplinary summer graduate program for master teachers leading to a Master’s Degree in Integrated Arts and Education.  The College is also home to The Montana Repertory Theatre, a professional touring theatre company; The Colony, a summer playwrights’ workshop; The Buddy DeFranco Jazz Festival, and the Gallery of Visual Arts.