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College of the Arts and Media Signature Series

The College of the Arts and Media Signature Series is a curated collection of diverse events and experiences that showcase the creativity and talent within our community. Join us as we celebrate our students, who are the heart of CAM.

We are thrilled to welcome you and your friends to our theatres, galleries, concert halls, and lecture halls to engage with the inspiring work of our students.

Featured events include:

Fall 2026

  • Presented by the School of Journalism

    Experience a powerful fusion of photojournalism and live performance.

    Join us for Witness, an immersive multimedia presentation and live concert by award-winning photojournalist and musician Tamir Kalifa and Jazmin Cazares. Through a blend of original folk-inspired music and striking photographic projections, this event moves past the daily headlines to explore intimate human stories of grief, survival, and resilience. Drawing from Kalifa’s years of covering major national news—including the aftermath of the Uvalde and El Paso tragedies—Witness offers a deeply moving space for reflection and connection.

    • WHEN: Thursday, September 10, 6:30 p.m.
    • WHERE: UC Theater, University Center 3rd Floor
  • Presented by the Montana Museum of Art and Culture

    You’re cordially invited to join us for the Montana Museum of Art and Culture’s special fundraising event featuring a performance showcase and auction items. 

    Tickets $50 each or $40 for MMAC members.

  • Presented by the School of Journalism
    • WHEN: Friday, October 2, 2:30 p.m.
    • WHERE: Don Anderson Hall Room 101, University of Montana
  • Presented by the School of Art and Game Design and the College of the Arts and Media
    Opening Reception & CAM Homecoming Celebration
    • WHEN: Friday, October 2, 3–7 p.m.
    • WHERE: Gallery of Arts, Social Sciences Building
    Invitational Exhibition
    • WHEN: September 28–October 22
    • WHERE: Gallery of Arts, Social Sciences Building
  • Presented by the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance and the Montana Museum of Art and Culture

    Experience an evening where dance and visual art intersect. Join us for original choreography from the UM Dance Program inspired by the Montana Museum of Art and Culture collection, featuring works created in conversation with the art of Morton Levin.

  • Presented by Montana Repertory Theatre

    Pastor Paul delivers a sermon that shakes the foundation of his church, pitting neighbor against neighbor. As he tries to hold his congregation, his faith, and his marriage together, he discovers how insurmountable the divides between us can be. Performed in churches in and around Missoula, this immersive play asks what do you believe and why do you believe it? And what happens when those foundational beliefs are called into question? 

    • WHEN: Opens Wednesday, November 11, 7:30 p.m. | Plays November 11–15 and November 18–22 at churches in and around Missoula
    • WHERE: University Congregationalist Church (UCC)
    • MORE INFO: For more information, please visit the Montana Repertory Theatre website.
  • Presented by the School of Art and Game Design
    • WHEN: Opening reception Thursday, November 12 at 5 p.m. | Runs from November 12–December 4
    • WHERE: Gallery of Arts, Social Sciences Building
  • Presented by the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance          

    Join us for an evening of holiday spirit and music featuring UM Choirs and UM Symphony Orchestra. Admission for students and those under 18 is free!

    • WHEN: Friday, December 4, 7:30 p.m.
    • WHERE: Dennison Theatre
  • Presented by the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

    “Marley was dead, to begin with.”

    Charles Dickens's classic story comes to life in this fresh adaptation by Lavina Jadhwani. Follow Ebenezer Scrooge as he confronts the legacy of his former business partner Jacob Marley and discovers the true meaning of Christmas from three spirits plucked out of time.

    Tickets on sale soon.

    • WHEN: November 12-14 & 19-21, 7:30 p.m.; November 15 & 22, 2 p.m.
      • 'Meet the Creatives' audience talkback following the Nov. 13 performance.
    • WHERE: Montana Theatre, PARTV Building
  • Presented by the School of Music, Theatre, and Dance

    Join the University of Montana Jazz Program for the 2026 Holiday Swing on December 6 at The Wilma in downtown Missoula. The event features big-band seasonal favorites, food, drinks, and both live and silent auctions. Ticket sales and donations directly benefit UM Jazz by funding student scholarships, faculty projects, guest artist visits, and outreach tours. This year's featured performer is tenor saxophonist Brad Leali, a veteran of the Count Basie and Harry Connick Jr. orchestras who currently serves on the faculty at the University of North Texas.

    • WHEN: Sunday, December 6, 6 p.m.
    • WHERE: The Wilma Theatre
  • Presented by the School of Art and Game Design

    Join us for the School of Art and Game Design’s EXPO, a celebration of student work spanning film, animation, sound art, games, interactive installations, digital artworks, sculpture, screenplays and more. For one night, the school takes over the University Center’s movie theater, Esports room, and additional spaces for an evening of screenings, play, and hands-on encounters with the work.

    • WHEN: Wednesday, December 9, 6 p.m.
    • WHERE: UC Theater, University Center 3rd Floor

In addition to our Signature Series, the College of the Arts and Media presents a wide variety of events, which can be found on our events page.